Lawmakers raise privacy concerns as DHS crafts social media monitoring program

by doofiegirl POTL~PWCM~JLA Posted 2012/01/15 14:55:57

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Mama Janet is working hard to curtail our right to free speech! Even our lawmakers are questioning her tactics. A bit late, don't you think? They Should have stopped her before it got this far! Members of Congress are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to provide more information about a controversial social-media monitoring program, citing “privacy and civil liberties concerns.”

The lawmakers, the Republican and Democratic heads of a House counterterrorism panel, expressed support for the goal of the program, calling social media a “crucial source” of intelligence around the world. They said in a letter last month that it is “advantageous” for DHS to draw out information to “identify current or emerging threats to our homeland security.
But they also urged the department to “be mindful of the rights” of citizens to “express themselves online.” http://cowboybyte.com/3317/lawmakers-raise-privacy-concerns-a... Department spokesman Chris Ortman defended the program in a statement Saturday.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/14/lawmakers-raise-pr...

Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/01/15 19:59:18

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All of these kinds of moves by this administration give me a very uneasy feeling - they seem very set on heavy handed control of Americans - Obamacare was the beginning.
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tootien 2012/01/17 06:12:28

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Can this government leave us the hell alone!

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Bozette to tootien 2012/01/17 06:30:53

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That would be great, not going to happen until we make them.

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CUDDLY BUT STILL CRABBY 2012/01/16 02:15:51

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Hard tyranny is just around the corner ............ my guess is October 2012.

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Bozette to CUDDLY ... 2012/01/16 02:16:59

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Conveniently right before the election...

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CUDDLY ... to Bozette 2012/01/16 02:18:26

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You betcha.

If they want a fight, a fight to the finish, fart around with that election libs. You WILL have bit off way more than you can chew. Guaranteed.

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Bozette to CUDDLY ... 2012/01/16 02:22:25

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With you.

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Dinkiedow 2012/01/16 00:58:37

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This Skunk head Commie Bitch Needs To Be Reckoned With!
Sheriff Joe Needs To Pink Pantie Whip This Lesbian Hag And Water Board Her With Illegal Mexican Piss Straight From The Jack Ass!
To Go Where No Man Dare Go Before!

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Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/01/15 19:59:18

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All of these kinds of moves by this administration give me a very uneasy feeling - they seem very set on heavy handed control of Americans - Obamacare was the beginning.

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Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2012/01/15 19:51:41

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Who does she think she is? Sounds to me as though she's monitoring political opponents, not actual saboteurs.

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Bozette to Temlako... 2012/01/16 01:11:56

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If you check out their extremist lexicon, you will find you are correct.

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Striker 2012/01/15 19:41:56

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That woman is an embarrassment to our State of Arizona.

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Bozette to Striker 2012/01/15 19:47:28 (edited)

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Yep. I'm stuck with Michael Moore. Think I'd rather have the blowhard then...sorry, can't use that word here.

(edited for typo...I did not actually call her that! Here, that is.)

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jubil8 BN-0 PON 2012/01/15 16:36:40

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We've been "monitored" for years. Junk mail -- your name is on a list, the list is sold, you get catalogues, flyers, etc. from any company that buys that list. If you fill out a survey about your personal preferences, that can be monitored too.

I think we need to know how un-private our private lives are (to those who take the time to compile and study data). For instance, the Social Security Administration has a LOT of info. The issue is what is/can be done with it.

It's a new world -- but I'm not sure it's brave. And I definitely don't think we can rely on Congress (or any other part of the federal gov.) to take the lead on our behalf.

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Bozette to jubil8 ... 2012/01/15 17:25:08

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Registering a new product you bought, customer convenience cards, most things we do result in a record somewhere. I think the main concern is the compiling of all these records into one place, along with medical, insurance, etc. It is being done.

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jubil8 ... to Bozette 2012/01/15 17:53:37

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Exactly, Bozette. Btw, thanks for your list -- it's very useful.

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Bozette to jubil8 ... 2012/01/15 18:00:11

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Yw Just found that, removed myself even though what I could see wasn't all right, it was what people pay for that I wondered about. Check that site out and see if you are listed. They give out a lot of info to whoever pays, including financial.

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Bozette 2012/01/15 15:16:32

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There are huge corporations that do nothing but collect information on us and sell it...much of their revenue is derived from the various alphabet agencies.

There are also companies that do nothing but monitor us online and give a limited amount away, but sell an amazing amount. Here is one I've come across and the sites it monitors. Note, not all their info is accurate, and you can request they remove you from there by clicking the tiny privacy button at the bottom.

http://www.spokeo.com/

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There are huge corporations that do nothing but collect information on us and sell it...much of their revenue is derived from the various alphabet agencies.

There are also companies that do nothing but monitor us online and give a limited amount away, but sell an amazing amount. Here is one I've come across and the sites it monitors. Note, not all their info is accurate, and you can request they remove you from there by clicking the tiny privacy button at the bottom.

http://www.spokeo.com/

Major Social Networks:

Bebo
Facebook
Google+
Hi5
MySpace
MyYearbook
Tagged
Multiply
Buzznet
IMVU
Netlog
Reddit
Meebo
Cafemom
Answers
IGN
BlackPlanet
Kongregate
Blogging Sites
LiveJournal
AOL Lifestream
Blogger
Disqus
Posterous
Twitter
WordPress
Xanga
Tumblr
Wretch

Photo Sharing:

Flickr
PhotoBucket
Picasa
Slide
Gravatar
PictureTrail
deviantART
Fotolog
ImageShack
WebShots
Behance
SmugMug

Music Sites:

Jango
Lyrics
Last.fm
SoundCloud
Mog
MTV

Video Sites:

Vimeo
dailymotion
Flixster
Hulu
Justin TV
Metacafe
Ustream TV
Veoh
YouTube
CNN iReport
Break

Online Shopping:

Amazon
eBay
Etsy
Zazzle
Epinions
Kaboodle
ThisNext

Location/Review Sites:

Foursquare
Formspring
Upcoming
Urbanspoon
CitySearch
Delicious
Digg
Eventful
Stumbleupon
TripAdvisor
Zillow
Pinterest
Menuism
Topix

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