Obama – Techcitement*

NSA Demands Verizon Turn Over Caller Database

Tom Wyrick — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:26:08 +0000

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Do […]

AP Twitter Hacked, Posts Fake Tweets About White House Bombing

Justin Davis — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:14:28 +0000

Earlier today, unspecified hackers took over the AP Twitter feed and sent out fake tweets claiming that two explosions had rocked the White House and President Obama had been injured. White House spokesman Jay Carney immediately told reporters that Obama was indeed fine and no such bombings had taken place. The AP Twitter account was […]

Boston Marathon Bombing: The Aftermath, Both Bad And Good

Justin Davis — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:57:35 +0000

From the tragic events of yesterday, there are many things to be taken from the bombing of the Boston Marathon. Recovery efforts continue to be made as officials sift through the wreckage for someone to blame and loved ones visit those caught in the blasts as they fight for their lives in nearby hospitals, which […]

11 Things To Know About The Chinese Hacking Scandal

Tim Twelves — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:00:40 +0000

Some of us wonder about the future. We wonder what the future would be like if written by our favorite authors: William Gibson, Iain Banks, Jules Verne. The more cautious and knowledgeable warn against living in the worlds of Clive Barker, Jeff Noon, and Stephen King. Others argue about the dangers of Aldous Huxley and […]

Droning On About Drone Warfare

Rick Diehl — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:00:14 +0000

During the foreign policy debate leading up to the presidential election, grumblings were heard over President Obama and Governor Romney both giving their full support to the expanded use of drone technology in military operations. Politics are like that. In their quest to show that they are different from that other guy, campaigns prefer for […]

Voting: Do It Wrong And Your Family Dies

Benjamin Wilbur — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:19:14 +0000

Joss Whedon’s viral endorsement makes some interesting points, especially the one where my brains are eaten because I voted incorrectly. The short video exemplifies the utility and ease of spreading information, especially political news, but also encapsulates the charm and personality of the internet. [yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TiXUF9xbTo’] The internet, in its essence, is creative freedom in […]

My Impossible Conversation With Rush Limbaugh

Justin Davis — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:42:14 +0000

I listen to Rush Limbaugh. Not often, but occasionally. I don’t believe in virtually anything the ultra right-wing pundit has to say, and I think much of what Limbaugh says is built out of hate, ignorance, a ploy for ratings/cash, or all of the above. So, why do I listen to this man, and others […]

FIRST! CNN Blunders With Obamacare Ruling Coverage

Matt Algren — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:20:55 +0000

Dan Gillmor, author of the book Mediactive, wrote an increasingly relevant post in 2009 after botched reporting of the shooting in Fort Hood, Texas, in a call for what Harvard University’s Ethan Zuckerman calls a “Slow-News Movement.” Like many other people who’ve been burned by believing too quickly, I’ve learned to put almost all of […]

President Obama Is On Pinterest, With Cupcakes

Dina Ehrenburg — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:00:24 +0000

This week, President Obama’s campaign staff opened a Pinterest account. So far, the eight boards up feature typical Pinterest fare,with a political twist: Obama-themed cupcakes, clothing, someone’s decorated fingernails. The “Pet Lovers for Obama” board, featuring adorable animals (another Pinterest must), may or may not be a dig at Mitt Romney, who strapped the family […]

President Obama Calls For Consumer Privacy Bill Of Rights

Tom Wyrick — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:53:28 +0000

With the proliferation of mobile gadgets connected to the internet, President Barack Obama declares it’s time the United States has a privacy Bill of Rights. Administration officials urged consumer groups and technology companies to craft and submit suggested privacy protections to add to guidelines they began crafting on Thursday. Initially, these rules will be voluntary […]