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Daily Archives: 13. Februar 2020
Because Facial Recognition Makes Students and Faculty Less Safe, 40+ Rights Groups Call on Universities to Ban Technology
Urging universities across the U.S. to reject sales pitches from technology companies that insist facial recognition technology makes campuses safer, digital rights group Fight for the Future on Thursday released a sign-on letter calling for a ban on the use of surveillance which the group says violates students‘ and faculty‘s civil liberties.
US-LĂŒgen und Tote in Afghanistan
Sie sind sicherlich nicht fĂŒr den Schutz unserer Freiheit gestorben, denn unsere Freiheit wird weder von jemandem in Afghanistan noch von jemand anderem bedroht. Man muss nur die Ost- und die WestkĂŒste besuchen und sehen, dass keine feindliche Nation in die Vereinigten Staaten eindringt. Dasselbe gilt fĂŒr die Nord- und SĂŒdgrenze der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika.
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump From Launching ‚Illegal‘ Attack on Iran
„The nation should not be at war without a vote of Congress,“ said Sen. Tim Kaine, the measure‘s lead sponsor.
This is a strong bipartisan message from the Senate that we will uphold our constitutional duty to deliberate and vote before sending our troops into harmâs way.
Senate passes Iran War Powers resolution despite Trump‘s opposition
The vote was 55-45. Eight Republicans voted in favor of it: Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Todd Young of Indiana, Mike Lee of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Jerry Moran of Kansas.
(deep breath) am I going to have to clear my entire late February schedule? (my birthday is a few days after Nevada so they better not Iowa this)
Nevada Democrats debut to volunteers new iPad-based âtoolâ to calculate math on Caucus Day in the wake of Iowa fiasco
(08.02.2020)
Nevada Democrats are planning to use a new caucus tool that will be preloaded onto iPads and distributed to precinct chairs to help facilitate the Caucus Day process, according to multiple volunteers and a video recording of a volunteer training session on Saturday.
The Nevada Caucuses Are Up Next. Will They Unfold Smoothly?
After the chaos in Iowa, campaigns are worried that their months of effort in Nevada could go to waste. While state party officials have offered assurances, they have released few details.
Europol prĂŒft Möglichkeiten gegen Ende-zu-Ende-VerschlĂŒsselung
Anfang MĂ€rz steht das Thema auch auf der Agenda des hochrangigen EU-US-Treffens im Bereich Justiz und Inneres.
The Populist‘s Guide to 2020: A New Right and New Left are Rising
People are often confused by our politics and how much we end up in agreement. Ultimately, we have largely different policy prescriptions and beliefs. However, we do share a central diagnosis of the rot in this country, of how we got to this place, and a deep skepticism of power. It‘s amazing how far you can get when you start in the same place with a shared understanding of reality. It‘s a hell of a lot further than the shallow, fake civility politics that the forces of the status-quo say you must embrace-‚Keep quiet and hold still while they rip you to shreds.‘ We take the opposite view. Speak up. Make people uncomfortable. Don‘t let the „experts“ convince you that better isn‘t possible.
Gesichtserkennung am SĂŒdkreuz: Unfreiwillig in der Tagesschau
Die wahren Probleme sieht aber auch Albrecht in der hohen Falscherkennungsrate und dem massiven Eingriff in Freiheitsrechte, die die Technologie mit sich bringt. In einer Pressemitteilung warnt der Deutsche Anwaltverein aus diesen GrĂŒnden vehement vor den Folgen von VideoĂŒberwachung mit Gesichtserkennung.
AusspÀhen unter Freunden (II)
BND und CIA nutzten die Schweizer Crypto AG zum Abhören fremder Regierungen. VerbĂŒndete wurden auch spĂ€ter noch ausgeforscht
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucuses chaos
After a breakdown in tallying the results on Feb. 3, it took until Feb. 6 for the state party, which operates the series of roughly 1,700 local meetings statewide, to issue what it said are complete results. In those figures, released by the party, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by two state delegate equivalents out of 2,152 counted. That is a margin of 0.09 percentage points.
Troy Price resigns as head of Iowa Democratic Party after bungled caucuses
Troy Price has resigned as the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party, CBS News has confirmed, after a bungled Iowa caucuses saga that has yet to yield any certified final results. Price made the announcement in a letter to the Iowa Democratic Party‘s State Central Committee.
Bernie Sanders Has Already Won
Despite his victory Tuesday night in the New Hampshire primary, Bernie Sanders still faces an uphill climb to win the Democratic nomination and if successful could well lose to President Trump this fall. Yet even in defeat, the first self-declared socialist in American history to have a realistic chance at both prizes is likely to achieve a different kind of victory, one few actual presidents ever have: transforming the ideology and program of a major party.
American Federation of Musicians Local 47 Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is proud to endorse Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in the 2020 Primary Election.
Members of the Los Angeles musicians unionâs political action committee voted unanimously to recommend that the AFM Local 47 executive board â the elected leadership body of the 7,000-member union â endorse Sen. Sanders as the candidate who best represents the interests of musicians. On Tuesday, the board in turn voted unanimously to endorse Sanders in an unprecedented move for a union historically removed from taking official stances in presidential elections.
U.S. Senate expected to vote on Iran War Powers resolution | LIVE
The U.S. Senate are expected to hold a final vote on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 on a War Powers resolution that is aimed at restricting President Donald Trump‘s authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Dresden: The World War Two bombing 75 years on
But the bombing has become one of the most controversial Allied acts of World War Two. Some have questioned the military value of Dresden. Even British Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed doubts immediately after the attack.
„It seems to me that the moment has come when the question of bombing of German cities simply for the sake of increasing the terror, though under other pretexts, should be reviewed,“ he wrote in a memo.
U.S. Military Taught Officers: Use ‚Hiroshima‘ Tactics for ‚Total War‘ on Islam
(18.05.2012)
International laws protecting civilians in wartime are „no longer relevant,“ Dooley continues. And that opens the possibility of applying „the historical precedents of Dresden, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki“ to Islam‘s holiest cities, and bringing about „Mecca and Medina[‚s] destruction.“
Dooley‘s ideological allies have repeatedly stated that „mainstream“ Muslims are dangerous, because they‘re „violent“ by nature.
DER TERRORKRIEG: Lehre vom âTotalen Kriegâ
(18.04.205)
Inhalte des Lehrmaterials:
Ein 5-Phasen-Plan (Papier „So what can we do? Counter-Jihad Op Design Model“, Juli 2011, hier gespiegelt). Zitat:
„Dieses Modell behauptet, dass der Islam dem Westen, und den Vereinigten Staaten im Besonderen, bereits den Krieg erklĂ€rt hat, wie es demonstrierbar ist ĂŒber 30 Jahre gewalttĂ€tiger Geschichte. Es ist daher unlogisch weiter nach unseren gegenwĂ€rtigen strategischen Modellen zu verfahren, die annehmen, es gĂ€be mögliche Optionen fĂŒr Gemeinsamkeiten („common ground“) und eine Sperre gegenĂŒber der muslimischen Ummah ohne annĂ€hernd ÂŽtotalen KriegÂŽ zu fĂŒhren“.
Der 5-Phasen-Plan nimmt an, dass Phase 1 (eine Abschreckung des Islam) bereits vorbei und gescheitert sei. Zitat:
„Manche hier als Vorschlag offerierte Aktionen werden in den Augen vieler, sowohl innerhalb als auch auĂerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten nicht als ÂŽpolitisch korrektÂŽ angesehen werden (Beispiele: in Phase 3 vorgeschlagene Entscheidungspunkte..: Saudi Arabien mit Hungertod bedroht, Mekka und Medina zerstört. Islam reduziert zu Kultstatus).
Dieses Modell nimmt an, dass die Standards fĂŒr bewaffnete Konflikte der Genfer Konvention IV von 1949 und ihre entsprechenden U.N.-ZusĂ€tze, wegen der gegenwĂ€rtigen allgemeinen Praktiken von islamischen Terroristen, nun global nicht lĂ€nger relevant oder respektiert sind. Das wĂŒrde die Option offenlassen, noch einmal wo immer notwendig den Krieg gegen eine Zivilbevölkerung zu fĂŒhren (die historischen PrĂ€zedenzfĂ€lle von Dresden, Tokio, Hiroshima, Nagasaki sind anwendbar zur Zerstörung von Mekka und Medina DP in Phase III)“
Steinmeier in Dresden: Der Opfer gedenken, die Demokratie verteidigen
„Wer heute noch die Toten von Dresden gegen die Toten von Auschwitz aufrechnet; wer versucht, deutsches Unrecht kleinzureden; wer wider besseres Wissen historische Fakten verfĂ€lscht, dem mĂŒssen wir als Demokratinnen und Demokraten die Stirn bieten.“
Steinmeier mahnte aber auch: Wer das Leiden der Menschen, der Bombenopfer in dieser Stadt ignoriere oder bagatellisiere, wer die Bombardierung als gerechte Strafe hinstelle oder Gesten der Trauer ins LÀcherliche ziehe, der werde der Geschichte nicht gerecht, und verhöhne die Opfer.
Americans Were Already Primed To Distrust Elections. Then Came Iowa.
When the Iowa caucuses went to hell in a handbasket last week, they probably took some of Americansâ last morsels of trust in the political system down too. But when I asked political scientists and psychologists about the impact of the bungled caucuses on overall political cynicism, they, by and large, werenât particularly concerned. The vast majority of voters probably wonât care all that much, they said;
Moderate Democrats Stress Over Crowded Center Lane
There is no single centrist rival to front-runner Bernie Sanders, and party leaders are bracing for a protracted nomination fight
Senate Democrats queasy over Sanders as nominee
Democratic senators have been careful not to criticize Sanders publicly, fearing that it could undermine party unity heading into the November general election, which they view as a must-win contest.
But they have serious questions about the electability of their self-described democratic socialist colleague and the problems he may create down-ballot for vulnerable Senate candidates.
The death of the centre in European politics
What happens when times change, but parties donât?
I‘m told Dominic Cummings opposed the appointment of Andrew Bailey as Governor of the Bank of England. Outmaneuvered by Javid – adding to the reasons he wanted the Chancellor reined in
Some chatter from inside the Treasury: one of the reasons Dominic Cummings was angry with Sajid Javid was the Bank of England governor. Cummings wanted Andy Haldane as the candidate most attuned to „levelling up“ but Javid managed to secure it for Andrew Bailey. #reshuffle
Market Movers Blog: Chancellor resignation boosts sterling as investors expect ‚aggressive‘ fiscal spending
Commenting on the market reaction, Adam Seagrave, head of global sales trading at Saxo Markets, said: âThe initial reaction has been weaker GBP but we are now seeing a rally to a new high. This is presumably the market interpreting the announcement as Boris wanting advisors who are more willing to back aggressive fiscal stimulus.â
BBC‘s Laura Kuenssberg reveals next person set to get top Brexit role in Boris‘ reshuffle
Speaking to BBC Radio 4‘s Today Programme, Laura Kuenssberg claimed Michael Gove could be given the role to look after the last leg of the Brexit trade negotiations in Boris Johnson‘s cabinet reshuffle today.
Sajid Javid quits as No. 10 takes control
Sunak has long been seen as a rising star and is the person in the Treasury who No. 10 preferred to deal with. Sunak will be helped by the new No. 10/No. 11 special adviser unit. Sunak is a Brexiteer who has good relations both with the Prime Minister and his team. One insider suggests that their relationship will be a friendly one similar to that of David Cameron and George Osborne. Whatâs clear is that todayâs changes mean No. 10 has taken control.
Sajid RESIGNS after refusing to let Dominic Cummings sack his staff: Javid quits saying he won‘t be ‚Chancellor in name only‘ during extraordinary showdown with Boris Johnson
Although Mr Cummings was not in the room during fraught discussions with Mr Johnson, sources said it was ‚obvious‘ who was behind the move.
Following more than an hour of frantic wrangling, Mr Javid finally resigned in protest.
‚The prime minister said he had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team,‘ a source close to Mr Javid said.
Sajid Javid resigns as Chancellor amid Boris Johnsonâs cabinet reshuffle
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has resigned from his role in Boris Johnsonâs cabinet.
It is believed Mr Javid was asked to stay on in his role, but resigned in protest at being asked to fire all his advisors.
Rishi Sunak has been appointed as the new Chancellor.
The Hill‘s Morning Report – Sanders surge triggers Dem angst
Biden, once the Democratic frontrunner, has posted fourth- and fifth-place finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, respectively, and has supporters trying to keep the faith and remain optimistic about his chances. However, one key bloc of supporters has grown nervous since voting has kicked off: Senate Democrats.
Centrist Democrats Want to Stop Sanders. Theyâre Not Sure Who Can.
Unless a moderate favorite soon emerges, party leaders may increasingly look to Michael R. Bloomberg as a potential savior.