The conventional assumption is that Julian Assange is working for the Trump campaign. Likewise, those who subscribe to the idea of Russian hack sources are thinking the same direction, although if true, Russian motives are sure to be more complex. Julian Assange has already declared a reason that he is releasing emails damaging to Hillary; […]
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Today I Recommend 10/11/16
When Facebook decides who’s a terrorist Web Publication: Fusion, by Kristin V. Brown Tech children playing god The miracle of the World Wide Web was that suddenly, anyone with a connection could reach out and have an equal voice alongside all the powerful players that traditionally dictated public communication, such as the state and corporations. The […]
Today I Recommend 9/29/16
The Largest Prison Strike In US History Enters Its Second Week [9/16/16] Web Publication: The Intercept, by Alice Speri The expansion of slavery If you are a ‘law and order’ type, you’ll be inclined to pass this story off as “they get what they deserve.” However, it has important implications beyond the immediate right and wrong […]
Today I Recommend 9/21/16
Senator Warren to Wells CEO: Resign Web Publication: PYMTS.com, unattributed Pitchforks in hand The article I’m featuring today highlights Elizabeth Warren’s grilling of Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf over the bank’s practice of opening accounts in customers’ names and then charging them fees. This went on for quite some time, and Stumpf was finally called in front […]
Today I Recommend 9/19/16
The liberal establishment’s Clinton obsession is blowing up in its face Web Publication: New York Post, by John Podhoretz The watch begins Fortunately this excruciatingly bad election cycle is almost over. One of the two parties – neither of which can fathom defeat – is going to have to face defeat in all of its glorious horror. That’s […]
Today I Recommend 9/13/16
AI will eliminate 6 percent of jobs in five years, says report Web Publication: CNBC, Technology, by Harriet Taylor Meet your robot replacement Keep your eye on the tiger. We can be distracted by a lot of things that have secondary importance, but this article is a signal of significant economic pain already in play. The […]