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Senator Grassley reg. Today's ICANN Hearing [internet giveaway]
grassley.senate.gov [official government website] ^ | Sep 14, 2016 | Senator Chuck Grassley

Posted on 09/14/2016 3:51:39 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March

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To: Karl Spooner

It would be better just to copy and paste the SS guy in the foreground over and over to form a "wall" between the viewer and Hillary.

Like the Iran missile test pictures.


61 posted on 09/14/2016 6:32:13 PM PDT by GraceG (Only a fool works hard in an environment where hard work is not appreciated...)
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

bfl


62 posted on 09/14/2016 7:12:06 PM PDT by Getsmart64
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To: Dalberg-Acton

We probably can get a DNS list. Wouldn’t it be easy to modify a browser (especially open source) to read my own DNS list.

As things change, that list can be passed around by hand, or over the net if appropriately disguised, I would think.


63 posted on 09/14/2016 7:42:23 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (As always, /s is implicitly assumed. Unless explicitly labled /not s. Saves keystrokes.)
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

Really, US oversight of the Internet may be the greatest tool not only to keep Americans free but it also keeps tyranny at bay around the world. The elites are chomping at the bit to be able to control it. I can’t emphasize this enough. Ceding control of the Internet would usher in a political dark age making those who control it the kings and the rest serfs.


64 posted on 09/14/2016 8:25:45 PM PDT by Crucial
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To: CyberAnt

Where will you be? I, myself, am looking for an alt-Internet. Let me know if you locate one.


65 posted on 09/14/2016 8:54:15 PM PDT by The Westerner (When Speech is no longer Free, neither will we be.)
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To: The Westerner

I’m going to be writing a book .. so I won’t be spending much time on the internet anyway .. and my publishers likes to have manuscripts in printed form - not emailed - so I would be printing it out and mailing it to him.

Well .. I expect Trump to change anything Obama tries to do to destroy the internet or America.


66 posted on 09/14/2016 9:07:30 PM PDT by CyberAnt ("Peace Through Strength")
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To: Theo

>> Can we support what he’s doing here, or are we obligated to hate the guy regardless the good he does?

Wasn’t necessary to add the “why not” drama. Everyone recognizes that Cruz is an outstanding Conservative Senator.


67 posted on 09/14/2016 10:53:20 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Dalberg-Acton

You made me reach. Well done and interesting [and I wonder if surfing is easier with IP Addresses than with domain names?]

But as for using IP Addresses as a ‘back door’ to bypass ICANN ...

ASO is a sub-group of ICANN unless I’m reading this wrong.

wikipedia:

The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) deals with policy making on IP addresses.[47]

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Here is the full structure ...

Structure[edit]
At present ICANN is organized formally as a non-profit corporation “for charitable and public purposes” under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law. It is managed by a 16-member Board of Directors composed of eight members selected by a nominating committee on which all the constituencies of ICANN are represented; six representatives of its Supporting Organizations, sub-groups that deal with specific sections of the policies under ICANN’s purview; an At-Large seat filled by an At-Large Organization; and the President / CEO, appointed by the Board.[45]

There are currently three Supporting Organizations. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) deals with policy making on generic top-level domains (gTLDs).[46] The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) deals with policy making on country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs). The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) deals with policy making on IP addresses.[47]


68 posted on 09/15/2016 2:46:32 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

But as for using IP Addresses as a ‘back door’ to bypass ICANN ...

ASO is a sub-group of ICANN unless I’m reading this wrong.

wikipedia:

The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) deals with policy making on IP addresses.[47]

[more full explanation above]


69 posted on 09/15/2016 2:48:13 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: CyberAnt; The Westerner

‘Well .. I expect Trump to change anything Obama tries to do to destroy the internet or America.’

I hope you’re right and challenged naysayers with a thread ...

Fairyland Fixes for O’s Internet Giveaway
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3466481/posts

Not one practical solution there. The most practical counter is John Thune’s ‘defund transition’ plan. But that only delays the inevitable. It would be best to renew the contract and give Trump time to work this out.


70 posted on 09/15/2016 2:51:35 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: Gene Eric

Just found this on Drudge

CRUZ FIGHTS TO KEEP INTERNET IN USA...
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article101851207.html

[although I only load caches — often six hours or more behind latest]


71 posted on 09/15/2016 2:57:12 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: Gene Eric

“Everyone recognizes that Cruz is an outstanding Conservative Senator.”

No around here. Most seem to consider him a RINO.


72 posted on 09/15/2016 6:41:16 AM PDT by Theo (FReeping since 1998 ... I am voting for Trump. #NeverHillary)
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

>> although I only load caches — often six hours or more behind latest

I hear ya’. For busy sites, I’m guessing you could shorten the wait period.


73 posted on 09/15/2016 9:43:29 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Theo

His POTUS ambitions got under my skin too, but I still respect his Senatorial efforts.


74 posted on 09/15/2016 9:47:21 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

Well, thanks for keeping this front and center. I sort of half think that the Hellary circus is keeping the alt-right busy for a reason.


75 posted on 09/15/2016 10:21:06 PM PDT by The Westerner (When Speech is no longer Free, neither will we be.)
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To: bushwon

ICANN Transition Even Endangers ‘.gov’ and ‘.mil’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3469586/posts

http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/download/09-14-16-rosenzweig-testimony.

ICANN transition insider Paul Rosenweig warns:

1. Foreign powers will “indisputably have increased influence”.
2. Transition a “leap in the dark”.
3. ICANN planning to move overseas.
4. ‘.gov’ and ‘.mil’ “not assured by any enforeable mechanism”.

So no domain name is safe.

Who is Paul Rosenweig?

He was invited to testify at yesterday’s “internet giveaway” hearing because of his involvement and extensive background:

1. Department of Homeland — deputy assistant secretary for policy.

2. Currently he runs a consulting organization for Homeland.

3. Rosenweig authored and edited numerous books on cyber-security and freedom of speech. [He also produced DVDs on those subjects.]

4. As for his politics, He’s been writing Heritage Foundation columns all the way back to 1977.


76 posted on 09/15/2016 11:52:14 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: bushwon; DoughtyOne; rodguy911; Lucy
Congress is hinting that this will be part of a government shutdown threat. But if we don't fund key functions of the internet by September 30, I suspect that violates the contract too. I don't know all the specifics.

It feels like being in the eye of a hurricane — quiet and ominous. Even talk radio treats this outrage as though they fear catching leprosy.

And my internet connection is horrible. Visited a hotspot in town this morning. The contrast in connection speed is stark. I am not the right 'point man' for something this important. Maybe I should stand back so someone else will do a better job.

77 posted on 09/15/2016 11:58:31 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: bushwon; DoughtyOne; rodguy911

Sorry to ‘sound’ so maudlin in other post.

Was tempted to ‘step back’ but others can step ahead any time they like.

A soldier doesn’t normally step back just because some other solider might be a better shot unless there’s no room.

Plenty of room.

And as for my laggy connection — a blessing in disguise. Forces me to think with fewer distractions.

God bless you guys and FRegards ....


78 posted on 09/16/2016 12:53:34 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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If Congress Defunds Internet Giveaway, Will it Backfire?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3469953/posts


79 posted on 09/16/2016 1:08:10 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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To: The Westerner; Jim Robinson

Thank you, Mister Robinson, for allowing the Grassley statement to remain in ‘breaking news’ for so long.

Please forgive me if I try to sneak in a few ‘op eds’, etc in the lower sidebars for the next few days.


80 posted on 09/16/2016 5:57:20 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Obama's High Crime: giving away Internet on Sept 30. Please check profile.)
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