Saber rattling doesn't poll well anymore. After a civilian
airline was shot down over Ukraine last week, America's hawks
stepped up their calls for a more muscular intervention in the
country, with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) calling the White House
"cowardly"
because it hasn't armed the government in Kiev. But a new
YouGov survey shows ... MORE
Showing posts with label drones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drones. Show all posts
The Free State Project: A Libertarian Testing Ground
by Kashmir Hill. Long before billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel dreamed up the idea of a floating libertarian island nation, a 24-year-old Yale grad student named Jason Sorens proposed
a far more down-to-earth experiment for those who wanted to live the
limited government lifestyle: that a critical mass of “freedom-loving
people… ... MORE
Have the Police Become a Law Unto Themselves?
by John W. Whitehead. Judge, jury and executioner. Living in a free society means not having to look over your shoulder to
see whether the government is watching or fearing that a government
agent might perpetuate violence upon you. Unfortunately, as I detail in my book A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State, ... MORE
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drones,
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police state,
strip-search,
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Andrew Napolitano: A Legal Way To Kill?
The president's extra-judicial killings. When President Obama decided sometime during his first term that he wanted to be able to use unmanned aerial drones in foreign lands to kill people — including Americans — he instructed Attorney General Eric Holder to find a way to make it legal — despite the absolute prohibition on ... MORE
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Constitution,
drones,
due process,
Eric Holder,
executions,
government,
justice,
kill,
Obama
Katie Kieffer: Going On A Drone Hunt
The town of Deer Trail leads the way. Phil Steel is a law-abiding American citizen who is fed up with
drones. In a bold move to call attention to the Obama administration’s
unethical drone policy, he recently championed drone hunting. Steel resides in the bucolic Colorado town of Deer Trail. Earlier this
month, Steel brought a proposal ... MORE
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drones,
government,
hunting,
liberty,
Obama,
privacy,
protection,
snooping,
spying,
surveillance
Andrea Drusch: Now Feinstein Wants Drones Regulated
A newfound appreciation for liberty and privacy. For Sen. Dianne Feinstein, regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles has gotten personal. In an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” that aired on Sunday night, the California Democrat said a drone spied into the window of her home during a protest outside her house, and that privacy ... MORE
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drones,
government,
politicians,
privacy,
regulation,
self-interest,
snooping,
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surveillance
Jim Daniels: Do You Live In A No Drone Zone?
Some states are resisting the surveillance state. This week Washington and Wisconsin were added to the list of states
that ban the use of drones for government surveillance. It’s shocking to
think that in just two short years, the U.S. is opening the friendly
skies to commercial drones so they can get your Amazon prime delivery, burritos ... MORE
What's In Store For Our Freedoms In 2014?
John W. Whitehead on the emerging police state. In Harold Ramis’ classic 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, TV
weatherman Phil Connors (played by Bill Murray) is forced to live the
same day over and over again until he not only gains some insight into
his life but changes his priorities. Similarly, as I illustrate in my
book A Government of Wolves: ... MORE
Drone-Spotting Survival Guide Informs Citizens Of Threat
published in Russia Today. A Drone Survival Guide with hints and tips on how to thwart the
“robotic birds” has been published on the internet. With over 30,000
drones expected to be flying over the US by 2030, the Guide urges
readers to familiarize themselves with the craft. In light of the growing number of drones, the Guide advises a ... MORE
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government,
Internet,
monitor,
privacy,
robots,
snooping,
spying,
surveillance,
tactics
FAA Announces Impending Launch Of Surveillance Drones
Serious data-collection on Americans begins. Surveillance monitors and bracelets; key cards; Smart Cards; Radio Frequency Identification tags, labels, and toll collectors; followed by the newest wave of subdermal implants (ostensibly to keep the kids and Grandma safe). Hidden GPS satellite tracking; concealed webcams; ... MORE
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data mining,
drones,
government,
police state,
spying,
surveillance,
tracking,
warrantless search
Drone Malfunctions, Hits Navy Ship, Injurs Two
Previews of coming attractions within the 50 states. An aerial target drone malfunctioned and crashed into a United States Navy ship off the coast of southern California on Saturday, leaving two sailors with minor burns, a Navy spokeswoman said. Two Navy ships were involved in tracking the unmanned drone as part of a training exercise ... MORE
FAA Announces Impending Lauch Of Surveillance Drones
by Beverly Eakman. Surveillance monitors and bracelets; key cards; Smart Cards; Radio Frequency Identification tags, labels, and toll collectors; followed by the newest wave of subdermal implants (ostensibly to keep the kids and Grandma safe). Hidden GPS satellite tracking; concealed webcams; and long-distance audio-visual ... MORE
Joseph Farah: Drones, Drones Everywhere
Government eyes will be your constant companion. I don’t know what’s more threatening to liberty and privacy – the National Security Agency’s monstrous eavesdropping efforts and satellite surveillance on American citizens or the plans for massive expansion by local, state and federal governments of spying on us from ... MORE
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