Posted on 09/08/2016 10:46:45 AM PDT by PROCON
As the October 1 deadline approaches for the us to turn over control of ICANN, the domain name non profit, to the international community, several congressional Republicans are vowing to fight the move because they say it's dangerous and premature.
Politico:
GOP lawmakers have long warned that the administration's plan to relinquish its authority over ICANN, the global nonprofit that manages the internet's domain name system, could give authoritarian countries like China and Russia an opening to make an online power grab. Now, as the actual date of the transition approaches — Oct. 1 — Republicans are looking at throwing up new obstacles.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is pledging to make the issue his primary focus this month, beginning with a floor speech on Thursday, in which he's expected to rail against the Obama administration's strategy. Cruz has already launched a website claiming the president is “giving away the internet," complete with a spinning countdown clock against a black background. And he's scheduled a hearing of the Senate Judiciary oversight subcommittee he chairs next week to “investigate the possible dangers” of the plan.
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If the Internet truly does effectively ‘freeze us out’ as a conservative voice, I expect a rebirth of print media and a resurgence of gathering groups. Word of mouth associations, on the order of “Speak-Easys” during the alcohol prohibition of the 1920’s. While this is happening, some of the more computer literate among us may figure out an online web that does not need to use the Internet at all. WebTV was sort of that way.
You’re not incorrect.
Starts on the top.
Vote For Trump/Pence 2016!
Or it could see 3 types of internet, approved, those in the sladows, or very secret.
Or things could be left alone for a time or the USA becomes a partner nation.
Actually, such types exist right now, but are inaccessible to most people untrained in the dark arts of instant messaging.
More can be taught, when the need arises.
My big concern would be the “virus” issue and in a special way hacking from other countries.
The question is not “CAN” they. (They can).
It’s “Do They Have The Balls To Do So”.
And so far, we’ve seen their brazen displays of courage and testicular fortitude over the last few years... their tough, manly stance against White House abuse of power, over and over..
Oh, Wait... Never mind.
Nah. The GOP are gutless p*ssies.
Can they?
Yes.
Will they?
No.
Sorry - you voted wrong.
The Republicans are idiots. Hearings, hearings,hearings. They want this as much as Obama does. Suspend the rules after a bill is introduced, skip the b.s. hearings, vote.
The Republicans are idiots. Hearings, hearings,hearings. They want this as much as Obama does. Suspend the rules after a bill is introduced, skip the b.s. hearings, vote.
Thank you for standing up for our sovereignty.
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