Willingly indeed. That was the idea. The original Total Information Awareness program got pushback, was quietly withdrawn and – voila! – Facebook and all the derivatives. And the People do all the work.
The Zero back in the big chair (or behind Mike sitting in it)…think it can’t happen? All it takes is their deciding to do it and about 2/3 of all voters of all colors and persuasions would fall at their feet…and all opponents too.
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Huh. First time I haven’t liked my sweet petite’s face…
Excellent segue from yesterday. The government and corporations don’t need to steal our data and privacy from us.
Far too many willingly give it away for a chance at 5% off on Groupon.
Willingly indeed. That was the idea. The original Total Information Awareness program got pushback, was quietly withdrawn and – voila! – Facebook and all the derivatives. And the People do all the work.
Like Instapundit says, “When the product is free, YOU are the product.”
I remember you. Thank you.
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Another. I tear up over Michael Yon’s (copyrighted) photo every time I see it.
https://youtu.be/Pu9hVMe4C9E
Whether busted … or not … a Blessed Memorial Day to all.
Lost, but not forgotten…
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died, rather we should thank God that such men lived”– General George S. Patton
Amen
I liked the comment from a soldier when thanked for his service….”Thanks for being worth serving”….
Let us pray to God that continues to be true.
Doing my best, soldier. It’s a high bar you set.
that one I will remember…and use.
Thank God that such people put themselves in harm’s way.
Bless them.
Perhaps an appropriate thought on a day like this:
“They sleep soundly in their beds, because rough men stand ready in the night to do violence on their behalf.”
We have said this since 2016, but man they don’t like when you say it…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fox-news-hosts-wild-michelle-obama-claim-gets-immediately-shut-down/ar-AA1bQ2yz?li=BBnb7Kz
Little too close to the truth there I think…
The Zero back in the big chair (or behind Mike sitting in it)…think it can’t happen? All it takes is their deciding to do it and about 2/3 of all voters of all colors and persuasions would fall at their feet…and all opponents too.
Sure do like this though…
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Nobody wants to get Joan Rivers-ed.
Finally, our military defending the border… oh wait, never mind.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/why-do-kosovo-serbia-tensions-persist/ar-AA1bQ7cM
A very fitting short film
https://youtu.be/YyZ9b4My6NU
Zar Belk!
Very fitting. Thank you.