activistpost--2020-12-22--WEF Great Reset: Move Over IoT, Now It’s “Internet Of Bodies”

The slippery slope of Technocracy first introduced the “ Internet of Things ” , which was quickly upgraded to “ Internet of Everything ” .
Now we rather blatantly have the “ Internet of Bodies ” : connecting , collecting , controlling .
Did Klaus Schwab binge-watch too many episodes of Star Trek featuring the Borg ?
⁃ Technocracy News & Trends Editor Patrick Wood In the special wards of Shanghai ’ s Public Health Clinical Center , nurses use smart thermometers to check the temperatures of COVID-19 patients .
Each person ’ s temperature is recorded with a sensor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact , and the data is sent to an observation dashboard .
An abnormal result triggers an alert to medical staff , who can then intervene promptly .
The gathered data also allows medics to analyse trends over time .
The smart thermometers are designed by VivaLNK , a Silicon-Valley based startup , and are a powerful example of the many digital products and services that are revolutionizing healthcare .
After the Internet of Things , which transformed the way we live , travel and work by connecting everyday objects to the Internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Internet of Bodies .
This means collecting our physical data via devices that can be implanted , swallowed or simply worn , generating huge amounts of health-related information .
See Shaping The Future of the Internet of Bodies .
Some of these solutions , such as fitness trackers , are an extension of the Internet of Things .
But because the Internet of Bodies centres on the human body and health , it also raises its own specific set of opportunities and challenges , from privacy issues to legal and ethical questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bodies may seem , many people are already connected to it through wearable devices .
The smartwatch segment alone has grown into a $ 13 billion market by 2018 , and is projected to increase another 32 % to $ 18 billion by 2021 .
Smart toothbrushes and even hairbrushes can also let people track patterns in their personal care and behaviour .
For health professionals , the Internet of Bodies opens the gate to a new era of effective monitoring and treatment .
In 2017 , the U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States .
Digital pills contain tiny , ingestible sensors , as well as medicine .
Once swallowed , the sensor is activated in the patient ’ s stomach and transmits data to their smartphone or other devices .
In 2018 , Kaiser Permanente , a healthcare provider in California , started a virtual rehab program for patients recovering from heart attacks .
The patients shared their data with their care providers through a smartwatch , allowing for better monitoring and a closer , more continuous relationship between patient and doctor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of the rehab program rose from less than 50 % to 87 % , accompanied by a fall in the readmission rate and programme cost .
The deluge of data collected through such technologies is advancing our understanding of how human behaviour , lifestyle and environmental conditions affect our health .
It has also expanded the notion of healthcare beyond the hospital or surgery and into everyday life .
This could prove crucial in fighting the coronavirus pandemic .
Keeping track of symptoms could help us stop the spread of infection , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are investigating whether data gathered from smartwatches and similar devices can be used as viral infection alerts by tracking the user ’ s heart rate and breathing .
At the same time , this complex and evolving technology raises new regulatory challenges .
In most countries , strict regulations exist around personal health information such as medical records and blood or tissue samples .
However , these conventional regulations often fail to cover the new kind of health data generated through the Internet of Bodies , and the entities gathering and processing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPPA ) , which is the major law for health data regulation , applies only to medical providers , health insurers , and their business associations .
Its definition of “ personal health information ” covers only the data held by these entities .
This definition is turning out to be inadequate for the era of the Internet of Bodies .
Tech companies are now also offering health-related products and services , and gathering data .
Margaret Riley , a professor of health law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to me in an interview that HIPPA does not cover the masses of data from consumer wearables , for example .
Recent technological advancements have ushered in a new era of the “ internet of bodies ” ( IoB ) , with an unprecedented number of connected devices and sensors being affixed to or even implanted and ingested into the human body .
The IoB generates tremendous amounts of biometric and human behavioral data .
This is , in turn , fuelling the transformation of health research and industry , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as the adoption of IoB in work settings , or the provision of new options for entertainment – all with remarkable data-driven innovations and social benefits .
The World Economic Forum recently released a special report on this developing area .
The August 2020 report explores how IoB raises new challenges for data governance that concern not only individual privacy and autonomy but also new risks of discrimination and bias in employment , education , finance , access to health insurance and other important areas for the distribution of social resources .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only look at whether the data is sensitive in itself , not whether it can be used to generate sensitive information .
For example , the result of a blood test in a hospital will generally be classified as sensitive data , because it reveals private information about your personal health .
But today , all sorts of seemingly non-sensitive data can also be used to draw inferences about your health , through data analytics .
Glenn Cohen , a professor at Harvard Law school , told me in an interview that even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , such as grocery shopping lists , can be used for such inferences .
As a result , conventional regulations may fail to cover data that is sensitive and private , simply because it did not look sensitive before it was processed .
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The slippery slope of Technocracy first introduced the “Internet of Things”, which was quickly upgraded to “Internet of Everything”. Now we rather blatantly have the “Internet of Bodies”: connecting, collecting, controlling. Did Klaus Schwab binge-watch too many episodes of Star Trek featuring the Borg? ⁃ Technocracy News & Trends Editor Patrick Wood
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In the special wards of Shanghai’s Public Health Clinical Center, nurses use smart thermometers to check the temperatures of COVID-19 patients. Each person’s temperature is recorded with a sensor, reducing the risk of infection through contact, and the data is sent to an observation dashboard. An abnormal result triggers an alert to medical staff, who can then intervene promptly. The gathered data also allows medics to analyse trends over time.
The smart thermometers are designed by VivaLNK, a Silicon-Valley based startup, and are a powerful example of the many digital products and services that are revolutionizing healthcare. After the Internet of Things, which transformed the way we live, travel and work by connecting everyday objects to the Internet, it’s now time for the Internet of Bodies. This means collecting our physical data via devices that can be implanted, swallowed or simply worn, generating huge amounts of health-related information.
See Shaping The Future of the Internet of Bodies.
Some of these solutions, such as fitness trackers, are an extension of the Internet of Things. But because the Internet of Bodies centres on the human body and health, it also raises its own specific set of opportunities and challenges, from privacy issues to legal and ethical questions.
Connecting our bodies
As futuristic as the Internet of Bodies may seem, many people are already connected to it through wearable devices. The smartwatch segment alone has grown into a $13 billion market by 2018, and is projected to increase another 32% to $18 billion by 2021. Smart toothbrushes and even hairbrushes can also let people track patterns in their personal care and behaviour.
For health professionals, the Internet of Bodies opens the gate to a new era of effective monitoring and treatment.
In 2017, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved the first use of digital pills in the United States. Digital pills contain tiny, ingestible sensors, as well as medicine. Once swallowed, the sensor is activated in the patient’s stomach and transmits data to their smartphone or other devices.
In 2018, Kaiser Permanente, a healthcare provider in California, started a virtual rehab program for patients recovering from heart attacks. The patients shared their data with their care providers through a smartwatch, allowing for better monitoring and a closer, more continuous relationship between patient and doctor. Thanks to this innovation, the completion rate of the rehab program rose from less than 50% to 87%, accompanied by a fall in the readmission rate and programme cost.
The deluge of data collected through such technologies is advancing our understanding of how human behaviour, lifestyle and environmental conditions affect our health. It has also expanded the notion of healthcare beyond the hospital or surgery and into everyday life. This could prove crucial in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping track of symptoms could help us stop the spread of infection, and quickly detect new cases. Researchers are investigating whether data gathered from smartwatches and similar devices can be used as viral infection alerts by tracking the user’s heart rate and breathing.
At the same time, this complex and evolving technology raises new regulatory challenges.
What counts as health information?
In most countries, strict regulations exist around personal health information such as medical records and blood or tissue samples. However, these conventional regulations often fail to cover the new kind of health data generated through the Internet of Bodies, and the entities gathering and processing this data.
In the United States, the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), which is the major law for health data regulation, applies only to medical providers, health insurers, and their business associations. Its definition of “personal health information” covers only the data held by these entities. This definition is turning out to be inadequate for the era of the Internet of Bodies. Tech companies are now also offering health-related products and services, and gathering data. Margaret Riley, a professor of health law at the University of Virginia, pointed out to me in an interview that HIPPA does not cover the masses of data from consumer wearables, for example.
Recent technological advancements have ushered in a new era of the “internet of bodies” (IoB), with an unprecedented number of connected devices and sensors being affixed to or even implanted and ingested into the human body.
The IoB generates tremendous amounts of biometric and human behavioral data. This is, in turn, fuelling the transformation of health research and industry, as well as other aspects of social life, such as the adoption of IoB in work settings, or the provision of new options for entertainment – all with remarkable data-driven innovations and social benefits.
The World Economic Forum recently released a special report on this developing area. The August 2020 report explores how IoB raises new challenges for data governance that concern not only individual privacy and autonomy but also new risks of discrimination and bias in employment, education, finance, access to health insurance and other important areas for the distribution of social resources.
Another problem is that the current regulations only look at whether the data is sensitive in itself, not whether it can be used to generate sensitive information. For example, the result of a blood test in a hospital will generally be classified as sensitive data, because it reveals private information about your personal health. But today, all sorts of seemingly non-sensitive data can also be used to draw inferences about your health, through data analytics. Glenn Cohen, a professor at Harvard Law school, told me in an interview that even data that is not about health at all, such as grocery shopping lists, can be used for such inferences. As a result, conventional regulations may fail to cover data that is sensitive and private, simply because it did not look sensitive before it was processed.
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activistpost--2020-12-22--The Cyber Pandemic and The Greater Reset

Derrick Broze breaks down the SolarWinds “ hack ” , the connection to the NDAA 2021 , and how we @ @ @ @ @ From TCR Live # 121 : Vaccine Side Effects , Cyber Pandemic , The Nygard @ @ @ @ @ is the founder of TCRN .
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Derrick Broze breaks down the SolarWinds “hack”, the connection to the NDAA 2021, and how we can overcome this insanity.

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From TCR Live #121: Vaccine Side Effects, Cyber Pandemic, The Nygard Arrest, and Colonization
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activistpost--2020-12-22--“Is Your State Destroying Your Money?” Asks 2020 Sound Money Index

Wyoming , Texas , and Utah are the three most pro-sound money states in the United States , according to the 2020 Sound Money Index .
Released December 16th for 2020 , the Sound Money Index is the first index of its kind and uses 12 different criteria to determine which states maintain the most pro- and anti-sound money policies in the nation .
The Sound Money Index evaluates each state ’ s sales and income tax policies involving precious metals , whether a state recognizes the monetary role of gold and silver under the U.S. Constitution , whether a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonds in gold or silver , whether a state has imposed precious metal dealer/investor harassment laws , and other criteria .
Money Metals Exchange , a national precious metals dealer recently ranked “ Best in the USA , ” and the Sound Money Defense League , a national , non-partisan sound money advocacy group joined together to produce the authoritative ranking .
Because a handful of Washington State politicians failed again this year in their attempts impose sales taxes on purchase of the monetary metals , the Evergreen State joins South Dakota , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth to seventh place range on the Sound Money Index .
Ohio fell to the bottom of the rankings last year after slapping sales taxes on gold and silver , but the Buckeye State made a minor comeback in 2020 when its government pension trustees decided to allocate five percent of retirement funds to physical gold .
Ohio joins Texas as the only two states in the U.S. known to allocate a percentage of state-held pension funds to physical gold , even though other pension trustees ’ failure to own gold as financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as the “ prudent man rule.
” According to the 2020 Sound Money Index , the very worst environments for sound money can be found in Vermont , Arkansas , New Jersey , Maine , and Tennessee .
However , Arkansas , Maine , and Tennessee are expected to consider bills that would improve their rankings in their upcoming 2021 legislative sessions .
“ As politicians and central bankers continue to print trillions of unbacked pieces of paper in response to COVID , sound money has never been more important .
Citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy the benefit of being able to protect their wealth without onerous taxes and regulation , ” said Jp Cortez , Policy Director of the Sound Money Defense League .
“ Federal policy and the Federal Reserve System are the root causes of inflation , instability , and currency devaluation , ” said Stefan Gleason , President of Money Metals Exchange .
“ However , many states are taking steps to protect their citizens from the damaging effects of America ’ s fiat paper money system , ” Gleason noted .
The complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : https : //www.moneymetals.com/guides/sound-money-index About the Sound Money Defense League and Money Metals Exchange : The Sound Money Defense League is a non-partisan national public policy group working on the state and federal level to bring back gold and silver as America ’ s constitutional money .
Money Metals Exchange is a national precious metals company recently named “ Best in the USA ” by an independent global ratings group and serves over 200,000 investors in physical gold , silver , platinum , and palladium .
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Wyoming, Texas, and Utah are the three most pro-sound money states in the United States, according to the 2020 Sound Money Index.
Released December 16th for 2020, the Sound Money Index is the first index of its kind and uses 12 different criteria to determine which states maintain the most pro- and anti-sound money policies in the nation.
The Sound Money Index evaluates each state’s sales and income tax policies involving precious metals, whether a state recognizes the monetary role of gold and silver under the U.S. Constitution, whether a state holds pension, reserves, or bonds in gold or silver, whether a state has imposed precious metal dealer/investor harassment laws, and other criteria.
Money Metals Exchange, a national precious metals dealer recently ranked “Best in the USA,” and the Sound Money Defense League, a national, non-partisan sound money advocacy group joined together to produce the authoritative ranking.
Because a handful of Washington State politicians failed again this year in their attempts impose sales taxes on purchase of the monetary metals, the Evergreen State joins South Dakota, Alaska, and New Hampshire in the fourth to seventh place range on the Sound Money Index.
Ohio fell to the bottom of the rankings last year after slapping sales taxes on gold and silver, but the Buckeye State made a minor comeback in 2020 when its government pension trustees decided to allocate five percent of retirement funds to physical gold.
Ohio joins Texas as the only two states in the U.S. known to allocate a percentage of state-held pension funds to physical gold, even though other pension trustees’ failure to own gold as financial insurance arguably violates their fiduciary duties as well as the “prudent man rule.”
According to the 2020 Sound Money Index, the very worst environments for sound money can be found in Vermont, Arkansas, New Jersey, Maine, and Tennessee. However, Arkansas, Maine, and Tennessee are expected to consider bills that would improve their rankings in their upcoming 2021 legislative sessions.
“As politicians and central bankers continue to print trillions of unbacked pieces of paper in response to COVID, sound money has never been more important. Citizens in states that foster pro-sound money environments enjoy the benefit of being able to protect their wealth without onerous taxes and regulation,” said Jp Cortez, Policy Director of the Sound Money Defense League.
“Federal policy and the Federal Reserve System are the root causes of inflation, instability, and currency devaluation,” said Stefan Gleason, President of Money Metals Exchange.
“However, many states are taking steps to protect their citizens from the damaging effects of America’s fiat paper money system,” Gleason noted.
The complete 2020 Sound Money Index is available here: https://www.moneymetals.com/guides/sound-money-index
About the Sound Money Defense League and Money Metals Exchange:
The Sound Money Defense League is a non-partisan national public policy group working on the state and federal level to bring back gold and silver as America’s constitutional money.
Money Metals Exchange is a national precious metals company recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group and serves over 200,000 investors in physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For more information, please visit https://www.moneymetals.com/.
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activistpost--2020-12-22--Grandmother Wrongfully Arrested Naked in Home, Tased in Jail, Wins $2.4 Million Payout

A grandmother in Colorado who was subject to brutal treatment by the police while naked and in her own home has received a $ 2.4 million settlement .
Carolyn O ’ Neal , 49 , was drawing a bath for herself at her apartment in a sober living facility in 2014 and posed no danger to herself or others when police arrived at her apartment to do a welfare check after reports that she was distraught because her mother was dying .
After O ’ Neal sent the police away , the deputies from the Fremont County Sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of keys .
The woman immediately began yelling at the deputies , all of whom were men , to leave her home because she was naked and had no intent to harm herself .
At that point , the officers pinned the 123-pound woman down onto her bed before handcuffing her and placing her under arrest , according to Denver Post .
The officers covered her in a blanket before walking her out in broad daylight to the squad car .
When O ’ Neal was taken into custody , her ordeal only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the ground and bound her to a chair with restraints to secure her limbs , shoulders and waist .
Officers then placed a spit mask over her face before keeping her strapped to the chair for four hours , during which she was only covered by a smock that kept sliding down and exposing her naked body .
At some point , deputies released her legs from the restraints before she was strapped back in .
When O ’ Neal resisted , the deputies applied pressure point techniques and even used a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear burn marks on her leg .
It took about 12 hours before O ’ Neal was finally given jail clothing .
Prosecutors accused O ’ Neal with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct during her time in the jail , but a judge later dismissed the charges and found that there was no cause for her initial arrest to begin with .
In her lawsuit against the Fremont County Sheriff ’ s Office , the deputies were alleged to have arrested O ’ Neal for her past protests over being arrested .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office had utterly failed to train its deputies or jail staff on how to properly handle people suffering mental health issues while also having “ created , fostered , maintained and tolerated an environment and culture of law enforcement brutality and deliberate indifference to the constitutional rights of its citizens and residents.
” A jury eventually decided the case in O ’ Neal ’ s favor , awarding her $ 3.6 million last April , which was eventually reduced by a judge to $ 2.1 million .
The ruling was challenged by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Fremont , but they eventually settled for $ 2.4 million after the county dropped its appeal .
The embattled Fremont County Sheriff ’ s Office has faced a number of lawsuits in recent years .
Jim Beicker , the sheriff at the time of O ’ Neal ’ s arrest , resigned in the year of that incident after a large number of his staff were placed on leave for misconduct and an effort to recall him failed .
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By Elias Marat
A grandmother in Colorado who was subject to brutal treatment by the police while naked and in her own home has received a $2.4 million settlement.
Carolyn O’Neal, 49, was drawing a bath for herself at her apartment in a sober living facility in 2014 and posed no danger to herself or others when police arrived at her apartment to do a welfare check after reports that she was distraught because her mother was dying.
After O’Neal sent the police away, the deputies from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office entered her domicile using a set of keys. The woman immediately began yelling at the deputies, all of whom were men, to leave her home because she was naked and had no intent to harm herself. At that point, the officers pinned the 123-pound woman down onto her bed before handcuffing her and placing her under arrest, according to Denver Post. The officers covered her in a blanket before walking her out in broad daylight to the squad car.
When O’Neal was taken into custody, her ordeal only worsened as jail staff roughly tackled her to the ground and bound her to a chair with restraints to secure her limbs, shoulders and waist. Officers then placed a spit mask over her face before keeping her strapped to the chair for four hours, during which she was only covered by a smock that kept sliding down and exposing her naked body.
At some point, deputies released her legs from the restraints before she was strapped back in. When O’Neal resisted, the deputies applied pressure point techniques and even used a Taser on her, twice, leaving clear burn marks on her leg.
It took about 12 hours before O’Neal was finally given jail clothing.
Prosecutors accused O’Neal with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct during her time in the jail, but a judge later dismissed the charges and found that there was no cause for her initial arrest to begin with.
In her lawsuit against the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies were alleged to have arrested O’Neal for her past protests over being arrested. The lawsuit also alleged that the sheriff’s office had utterly failed to train its deputies or jail staff on how to properly handle people suffering mental health issues while also having “created, fostered, maintained and tolerated an environment and culture of law enforcement brutality and deliberate indifference to the constitutional rights of its citizens and residents.”
A jury eventually decided the case in O’Neal’s favor, awarding her $3.6 million last April, which was eventually reduced by a judge to $2.1 million.
The ruling was challenged by both O’Neal and the County of Fremont, but they eventually settled for $2.4 million after the county dropped its appeal.
The embattled Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has faced a number of lawsuits in recent years. Jim Beicker, the sheriff at the time of O’Neal’s arrest, resigned in the year of that incident after a large number of his staff were placed on leave for misconduct and an effort to recall him failed.
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activistpost--2020-12-22--Air Force Tests Drone-Killing Microwave Weapon In Africa

The Air Force is testing a high-energy microwave weapon system in Africa to combat armed drones operated by terrorists .
In April , we first reported the Air Force would test a new prototype drone-killing microwave weapon overseas for a 12-month assessment .
At the time , there was no mention by the service of where the testing would be conducted until now .
Richard Joseph , the Air Force ’ s chief scientist , was recently quoted by Breaking Defense as saying the Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Responder ( THOR ) is being tested in a “ real-world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have recently deployed a test system to Africa for base defense … based on a microwave system .
And the purpose is to be able to disrupt and destroy the performance of drones or swarms of drones , ” Joseph recently told the Mitchell Institute .
“ It ’ s been tested extensively , works remarkably well .
… I ’ ve watched it in action and it ’ s really quite impressive.
” Given the proliferation of drones and drone swarms on the modern battlefield in Africa and the Middle East , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to defend high-value assets .
Joseph said THOR was “ better than anything else ” the service has in its arsenal , and noted that “ the capabilities that can be incorporated in the system are increasing day by day.
” … and the reason why the Air Force is testing microwave technology to combat drones on the modern battlefield is that drone swarms could one day be classified as a weapon of mass destruction because of their precision to annihilate high-value targets .
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By Tyler Durden
The Air Force is testing a high-energy microwave weapon system in Africa to combat armed drones operated by terrorists.
In April, we first reported the Air Force would test a new prototype drone-killing microwave weapon overseas for a 12-month assessment. At the time, there was no mention by the service of where the testing would be conducted until now.
Richard Joseph, the Air Force’s chief scientist, was recently quoted by Breaking Defense as saying the Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR) is being tested in a “real-world setting” in Africa.
“We have recently deployed a test system to Africa for base defense … based on a microwave system. And the purpose is to be able to disrupt and destroy the performance of drones or swarms of drones,” Joseph recently told the Mitchell Institute. “It’s been tested extensively, works remarkably well. … I’ve watched it in action and it’s really quite impressive.”
Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR)
Given the proliferation of drones and drone swarms on the modern battlefield in Africa and the Middle East, he said THOR was the best system to defend high-value assets.
“Drones are becoming more and more pervasive and can be used as weapons intended to cause harm to our military bases at long standoff ranges,” the Air Force Research Laboratory directer energy chief Dr. Kelly Hammett said in April.
Joseph said THOR was “better than anything else” the service has in its arsenal, and noted that “the capabilities that can be incorporated in the system are increasing day by day.”
… and the reason why the Air Force is testing microwave technology to combat drones on the modern battlefield is that drone swarms could one day be classified as a weapon of mass destruction because of their precision to annihilate high-value targets.
Also Read from Activist Post: The Ever Expanding Business of Drones and Anti-Drones
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activistpost--2020-12-22--The CASE Act, Hidden in the Coronavirus Relief Bill, Is Just the Beginning of the Next Copyright Bat

The CASE Act, Hidden in the Coronavirus Relief Bill, Is Just the Beginning of the Next Copyright Battle

As we feared , the “ Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act ” —the CASE Act—that we ’ ve been fighting in various forms for two years has been included in Congress ’ $ 900 billion Coronavirus relief package .
This new legislation means Internet users could face up to $ 30,000 in penalties for sharing a meme or making a video , with liability determined not by neutral judges but by biased bureaucrats .
The CASE Act is supposed to be a solution to the complicated problem of online copyright infringement .
In reality , it creates a system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlike the big players , won ’ t have the time and capacity to negotiate this new bureaucracy .
In essence , it creates a new “ Copyright Claims Board ” in the Copyright Office that will be empowered to adjudicate copyright infringement claims , unless the accused received a notice , recognizes what it means , and opts out—in a very specific manner , within a limited time period .
The Board will be staffed by “ claims officers , ” not judges or juries .
You can appeal their rulings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so you may be stuck with whatever amount the “ claims board ” decides you owe .
Large , well-resourced players will not be affected , as they will have the resources to track notices and simply refuse to participate .
The rest of us ?
We ’ ll be on the hook .
The relief bill also included an altered version of a felony streaming bill that is , thankfully , not as destructive as it could have been .
While the legislation as written is troubling , an earlier version would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only large-scale , for-profit streaming services , but everyday users as well .
We ’ re continuing the fight against the CASE Act , but today brings even bigger problems .
Senator Thom Tillis , who authored the felony streaming legislation , launched a “ discussion draft ” of the so-called Digital Copyright Act .
Put simply , it is a hot mess of a bill that will rewrite decades of copyright law , give the Copyright Office ( hardly a neutral player ) the keys to the Internet , and drastically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of policing copyright infringement .
Read more analysis of this catastrophic bill here .
Internet users and innovators , as well as the basic legal norms that have supported online expression for decades , are under attack .
With your help , we will be continuing to fight back , as we have for thirty years , into 2021 and beyond .
Fair use has a posse , and we hope you ’ ll join it .
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By Jason Kelley
As we feared, the “Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act”—the CASE Act—that we’ve been fighting in various forms for two years has been included in Congress’ $900 billion Coronavirus relief package. This new legislation means Internet users could face up to $30,000 in penalties for sharing a meme or making a video, with liability determined not by neutral judges but by biased bureaucrats.
The CASE Act is supposed to be a solution to the complicated problem of online copyright infringement. In reality, it creates a system that will harm everyday users who, unlike the big players, won’t have the time and capacity to negotiate this new bureaucracy. In essence, it creates a new “Copyright Claims Board” in the Copyright Office that will be empowered to adjudicate copyright infringement claims, unless the accused received a notice, recognizes what it means, and opts out—in a very specific manner, within a limited time period. The Board will be staffed by “claims officers,” not judges or juries. You can appeal their rulings, but only on a limited basis, so you may be stuck with whatever amount the “claims board” decides you owe. Large, well-resourced players will not be affected, as they will have the resources to track notices and simply refuse to participate. The rest of us? We’ll be on the hook.
The relief bill also included an altered version of a felony streaming bill that is, thankfully, not as destructive as it could have been. While the legislation as written is troubling, an earlier version would have been even more dangerous, targeting not only large-scale, for-profit streaming services, but everyday users as well.
We’re continuing the fight against the CASE Act, but today brings even bigger problems. Senator Thom Tillis, who authored the felony streaming legislation, launched a “discussion draft” of the so-called Digital Copyright Act. Put simply, it is a hot mess of a bill that will rewrite decades of copyright law, give the Copyright Office (hardly a neutral player) the keys to the Internet, and drastically undermine speech and innovation in the name of policing copyright infringement. Read more analysis of this catastrophic bill here.
Internet users and innovators, as well as the basic legal norms that have supported online expression for decades, are under attack. With your help, we will be continuing to fight back, as we have for thirty years, into 2021 and beyond. Fair use has a posse, and we hope you’ll join it.
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activistpost--2020-12-22--Stimulus: Billions of Dollars Handed to Foreign Countries While Americans Stiffed With $600 Checks

Billions of dollars will be given away to foreign countries as part of the coronavirus-stimulus bill expected to be voted on Monday , begging the question : is it even a “ stimulus ” bill at all ?
After the full 5593 page bill was released for the public ’ s viewing , many curious citizens and journalists decided to take the dive and see what Congress jammed into this biblical in size piece of legislation .
What is being discovered is … it ’ s full of spending that has nothing to do with the well being of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ll start off by pointing out this tweet before moving on … So while Americans are stiffed with a lousy $ 600 check that can barely cover half a month ’ s rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in the burbs , $ 500,000,000 will be set aside for Israel .
$ 700 million of the “ stimulus ” package will be allocated to “ assistance for Sudan.
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$ 453,000,000 will be heading to Ukraine … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burma , $ 85.5 million to Cambodia , $ 1.4 billion for “ Asia Reassurance Initiative Act , ” and $ 130 million to Nepal .
That is a total of $ 3.4 billion dollars heading to foreign government initiatives and this is only the tip ( of the tip ) of the iceberg .
And to really drive the nail home on how stimulating this will be for the average American … All the while they just print the money : Here is a break down of everything in the stimulus bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Activist Post for truth , peace , and freedom news .
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By PFW News
Billions of dollars will be given away to foreign countries as part of the coronavirus-stimulus bill expected to be voted on Monday, begging the question: is it even a “stimulus” bill at all?
After the full 5593 page bill was released for the public’s viewing, many curious citizens and journalists decided to take the dive and see what Congress jammed into this biblical in size piece of legislation.
What is being discovered is … it’s full of spending that has nothing to do with the well being of the American people (as usual).
We’ll start off by pointing out this tweet before moving on …
I thought it was a joke, but the stimulus bill really legislates the reincarnation process of the dalai lama pic.twitter.com/Tp2gLXbi1R — Jeremy Cornbyn (@allahDahHiez) December 21, 2020
… Yes folks, really.
So while Americans are stiffed with a lousy $600 check that can barely cover half a month’s rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in the burbs, $500,000,000 will be set aside for Israel.
The new COVID relief bill contains $500,000,000 for Israel. pic.twitter.com/oWJlLm1MzC — Walker Bragman (@WalkerBragman) December 21, 2020
$700 million of the “stimulus” package will be allocated to “assistance for Sudan.”
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$700 million of the Stimulus package is going to Sudan, a great American constituency and some might call it the 51st state. pic.twitter.com/LpIhwJiK3r — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) December 21, 2020
$453,000,000 will be heading to Ukraine ….
$453,000,000 TO UKRAINE AND $600 TO US CITIZENS pic.twitter.com/h2SWunXiZq — based tomboy respecter (@inteldotwav) December 21, 2020
Also, $135 million to Burma, $85.5 million to Cambodia, $1.4 billion for “Asia Reassurance Initiative Act,” and $130 million to Nepal.
The Stimulus Bill: The gov't closes the economy. You lose your job. You face eviction. $600 for all your troubles. Meanwhile they send: $135 million to Burma
$85.5 million to Cambodia
$1.4 billion for "Asia Reassurance Initiative Act"
$130 million to Nepal They hate you. pic.twitter.com/95U2Qt4uNa — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) December 21, 2020
That is a total of $3.4 billion dollars heading to foreign government initiatives and this is only the tip (of the tip) of the iceberg.
And to really drive the nail home on how stimulating this will be for the average American …
If you own a racehorse, the coronavirus stimulus legislation has a tax break for you pic.twitter.com/WauMijyfzP — Lee Fang (@lhfang) December 21, 2020
All the while they just print the money:
The Government Has Printed 40 Cents For Every Dollar That Existed In March | Zero Hedge https://t.co/cMtfAfofGF pic.twitter.com/Z6WEJBuC51 — American Hartford Gold (@HGoldGroup) December 3, 2020
Here is a break down of everything in the stimulus bill courtesy of Zero Hedge:
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activistpost--2020-12-22--Let’s Be Honest — Nobody REALLY Knows Who Is Behind the US Cyber Attack

Amidst the reports of potential martial law , COVID hysteria , and arguments of stolen elections , there are accounts of an alleged “ massive ” hack attack against the U.S. government and major Fortune 500 companies While the details surrounding the hacking have yet to be released , it hasn ’ t stopped America ’ s judge , jury , and executioner – Mainstream Corporate Media – from declaring who the culprit is .
Along with D.C .
Swamp dwellers and Deep State stalwarts , MSM has reported the recent hacking as none other than Russia ’ s work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hold your surprise .
Predictably , the accusers have not offered a shred of evidence to prove or even back up their case against Russia .
For his part , President Trump has denied that Russia had anything to do with the hack , downplaying the incident ’ s seriousness .
Instead , he makes a counterclaim that it was likely China who was behind the hacking .
But Trump offered no evidence either .
A massive cyber breach allowed hackers to not only access but to spend months exploring several U.S. government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globe .
The hackers inserted malware into a software update from SolarWinds .
( The company used by thousands of companies and federal agencies to monitor their computer networks . )
SolarWinds claims that nearly 18,000 of its customers in the private and public sector received the adulterated software between March and June of 2020 .
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated the attack “ poses a grave risk ” to federal , state , and local governments and private companies and organizations .
CISA noted that removing the malware would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations.
” In other words , the full scale of the hacking is as of yet unknown .
At this time , the U.S. government agencies hacked include : • None Department of Energy ( where National Nuclear Security Administration software was also breached . )
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However , the DOE has reassured the public by stating the hack was isolated to business networks and not national security operations .
In other words , the hackers were not able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also , other government agencies , consulting , telecom , and technology companies from North America , Asia , Middle East , and Europe , according to FireEye , were hacked .
( FireEye is the security firm to sound the alarm over the incident . )
After studying the malware , FireEye said it believes the breaches were carefully targeted : “ These compromises are not self-propagating ; each of the attacks require meticulous planning and manual interaction.
” Microsoft , which is helping investigate the hack , says it identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tanks that have been infiltrated .
While more than 30 victims are in the U.S. , organizations were also hit in Canada , Mexico , Belgium , Spain , the United Kingdom , Israel and the United Arab Emirates .
“ The attack unfortunately represents a broad and successful espionage-based assault on both the confidential information of the U.S. government and the tech tools used by firms to protect them , ” Microsoft ’ s President Brad Smith wrote .
“ While governments have spied on each other for centuries , the recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk the technology supply chain for the broader economy , ” he added .
Let ’ s get one thing out of the way .
We don ’ t know yet .
As I stated at the beginning of this article , neither side presents information to bolster their case .
For the sake of analysis , however , all sides ( and some that remain unmentioned ) must be considered .
Predictably , Deep State operatives and D.C .
Swamp dwellers along with the mainstream media began crowing that Russia was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , it was just another incident in a long line of incidents that can be traced back to either Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin , two individuals whom the limousine left views as essentially one person .
But none of these outlets or individuals have offered a bit of proof to back up their claims .
It is hard to take any claims of “ Russian aggression ” seriously , considering the media , left , and Deep State spent two years using the “ Russiagate ” narrative to pressure and undercut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of provoking Russia in Ukraine and Syria ) .
However , after a decade of provocation on its borders , attempted color revolutions , sanctions , and growing threats , it is logical that Russia would want to gather as much information as possible about American intentions .
However , the likelihood that the Russians would have risked such exposure of their intentions is out of character with its leadership .
( Which has been keen to let the United States destroy itself at home and abroad , allowing Russia to swoop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Trump has suggested China might be responsible for the hacking but has failed to show any proof .
Of course , China has the motivation to hack American agencies and corporations as much as Russia and for many of the same reasons .
Indeed , China has been more open than most countries about its spying operations .
But what about a third option ?
At this point in the game , we have to assume one possible culprit would be actors within the United States government .
Those not necessarily loyal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from staging a hacking event to be blamed on the target country .
After all , skilled hackers ( as these were ) can mask their locations , appearing to be in entirely different countries .
It is possible that Russia or China ( possibly Iran ) may have been blamed for a hacking they never committed .
All three of these possibilities are plausible .
At this point , we do not know who was responsible for the hack , and , even according to mainstream reports , we do not know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do know , however , is that no crisis will be left to waste .
This one will be no different .
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By Robert Wheeler
Amidst the reports of potential martial law, COVID hysteria, and arguments of stolen elections, there are accounts of an alleged “massive” hack attack against the U.S. government and major Fortune 500 companies
While the details surrounding the hacking have yet to be released, it hasn’t stopped America’s judge, jury, and executioner – Mainstream Corporate Media – from declaring who the culprit is. Along with D.C. Swamp dwellers and Deep State stalwarts, MSM has reported the recent hacking as none other than Russia’s work.
I know. I know. Hold your surprise.
Predictably, the accusers have not offered a shred of evidence to prove or even back up their case against Russia. For his part, President Trump has denied that Russia had anything to do with the hack, downplaying the incident’s seriousness.
Instead, he makes a counterclaim that it was likely China who was behind the hacking. But Trump offered no evidence either.
What Happened?
A massive cyber breach allowed hackers to not only access but to spend months exploring several U.S. government and private companies’ systems around the globe. The hackers inserted malware into a software update from SolarWinds. (The company used by thousands of companies and federal agencies to monitor their computer networks.)
SolarWinds claims that nearly 18,000 of its customers in the private and public sector received the adulterated software between March and June of 2020.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated the attack “poses a grave risk” to federal, state, and local governments and private companies and organizations. CISA noted that removing the malware would be “highly complex and challenging for organizations.” In other words, the full scale of the hacking is as of yet unknown.
Who was hacked?
At this time, the U.S. government agencies hacked include:
Commerce Department
Department of Homeland Security
The Pentagon
The Treasury Department
USPS
National Institutes of Health
Department of Energy (where National Nuclear Security Administration software was also breached.)
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However, the DOE has reassured the public by stating the hack was isolated to business networks and not national security operations. In other words, the hackers were not able to access classified material, just unclassified items.
Also, other government agencies, consulting, telecom, and technology companies from North America, Asia, Middle East, and Europe, according to FireEye, were hacked. (FireEye is the security firm to sound the alarm over the incident.)
As NPR reports,
After studying the malware, FireEye said it believes the breaches were carefully targeted: “These compromises are not self-propagating; each of the attacks require meticulous planning and manual interaction.” Microsoft, which is helping investigate the hack, says it identified 40 government agencies, companies and think tanks that have been infiltrated. While more than 30 victims are in the U.S., organizations were also hit in Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United Arab Emirates. “The attack unfortunately represents a broad and successful espionage-based assault on both the confidential information of the U.S. government and the tech tools used by firms to protect them,” Microsoft’s President Brad Smith wrote. “While governments have spied on each other for centuries, the recent attackers used a technique that has put at risk the technology supply chain for the broader economy,” he added.
Who Was Responsible?
Let’s get one thing out of the way. We don’t know yet.
As I stated at the beginning of this article, neither side presents information to bolster their case. For the sake of analysis, however, all sides (and some that remain unmentioned) must be considered.
Russia
Predictably, Deep State operatives and D.C. Swamp dwellers along with the mainstream media began crowing that Russia was behind the alleged hacking. According to them, it was just another incident in a long line of incidents that can be traced back to either Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin, two individuals whom the limousine left views as essentially one person.
But none of these outlets or individuals have offered a bit of proof to back up their claims. It is hard to take any claims of “Russian aggression” seriously, considering the media, left, and Deep State spent two years using the “Russiagate” narrative to pressure and undercut the Trump administration (after nearly eight years of provoking Russia in Ukraine and Syria).
However, after a decade of provocation on its borders, attempted color revolutions, sanctions, and growing threats, it is logical that Russia would want to gather as much information as possible about American intentions.
However, the likelihood that the Russians would have risked such exposure of their intentions is out of character with its leadership. (Which has been keen to let the United States destroy itself at home and abroad, allowing Russia to swoop in and pick up the pieces.)
China
Trump has suggested China might be responsible for the hacking but has failed to show any proof. Of course, China has the motivation to hack American agencies and corporations as much as Russia and for many of the same reasons. Indeed, China has been more open than most countries about its spying operations.
Deep State
But what about a third option? At this point in the game, we have to assume one possible culprit would be actors within the United States government. Those not necessarily loyal to the national interests who would benefit from staging a hacking event to be blamed on the target country. After all, skilled hackers (as these were) can mask their locations, appearing to be in entirely different countries.
It is possible that Russia or China (possibly Iran) may have been blamed for a hacking they never committed.
All three of these possibilities are plausible. At this point, we do not know who was responsible for the hack, and, even according to mainstream reports, we do not know the extent of the damage.
What we do know, however, is that no crisis will be left to waste.
This one will be no different.
Source: The Organic Prepper
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activistpost--2020-12-22--EFF to Ninth Circuit: Don’t Grant Immunity to Notorious Spyware Company

EFF filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of WhatsApp ’ s lawsuit against notorious Israeli spyware company NSO Group .
WhatsApp discovered last year that NSO Group had breached its systems and enabled NSO Group ’ s government clients to hack into the mobile phones of approximately 1,400 users in April and May 2019 .
A federal judge allowed the case to move forward earlier this year and NSO Group appealed .
NSO Group sells its “ Pegasus ” spyware , which enables surreptitious digital surveillance of mobile devices , exclusively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company is arguing that it should therefore be granted “ foreign sovereign immunity , ” a longstanding legal doctrine that says that foreign governments should generally have immunity from suit in U.S. courts for reasons that focus on preserving stability in international relations , also called “ comity.
” EFF supports WhatsApp ’ s arguments that foreign sovereign immunity is inappropriate for private corporations , and submitted our brief to further argue that no corporation , whether foreign or American , should be granted immunity for contracting with foreign governments , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s powerful surveillance technology to violate human rights .
We explained that surreptitious surveillance tools not only invade privacy and chill freedom of speech and association , they can also facilitate physical harm—from unlawful arrest to summary execution .
EFF ’ s brief provided examples of how NSO Group , via the WhatsApp hack , helped its client governments target members of civil society , including Rwandan political dissidents and a journalist critical of Saudi Arabia .
We also highlighted other examples of NSO Group ’ s complicity in human rights abuses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against journalists and the wife of a murdered journalist .
Corporate complicity in human rights abuses is a widespread and ongoing problem , and the Ninth Circuit should not expand the ability of technology companies like NSO Group to avoid accountability for facilitating human rights abuses by foreign governments .
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By Sophia Cope and Andrew Crocker
EFF filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of WhatsApp’s lawsuit against notorious Israeli spyware company NSO Group. WhatsApp discovered last year that NSO Group had breached its systems and enabled NSO Group’s government clients to hack into the mobile phones of approximately 1,400 users in April and May 2019. A federal judge allowed the case to move forward earlier this year and NSO Group appealed.
NSO Group sells its “Pegasus” spyware, which enables surreptitious digital surveillance of mobile devices, exclusively to government agencies across the globe. The company is arguing that it should therefore be granted “foreign sovereign immunity,” a longstanding legal doctrine that says that foreign governments should generally have immunity from suit in U.S. courts for reasons that focus on preserving stability in international relations, also called “comity.”
EFF supports WhatsApp’s arguments that foreign sovereign immunity is inappropriate for private corporations, and submitted our brief to further argue that no corporation, whether foreign or American, should be granted immunity for contracting with foreign governments, especially when those governments use a company’s powerful surveillance technology to violate human rights.
We explained that surreptitious surveillance tools not only invade privacy and chill freedom of speech and association, they can also facilitate physical harm—from unlawful arrest to summary execution.
EFF’s brief provided examples of how NSO Group, via the WhatsApp hack, helped its client governments target members of civil society, including Rwandan political dissidents and a journalist critical of Saudi Arabia. We also highlighted other examples of NSO Group’s complicity in human rights abuses, including many perpetrated by the Mexican government against journalists and the wife of a murdered journalist.
Corporate complicity in human rights abuses is a widespread and ongoing problem, and the Ninth Circuit should not expand the ability of technology companies like NSO Group to avoid accountability for facilitating human rights abuses by foreign governments.
Source: EFF.org
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activistpost--2020-12-24--Five Outrageous Items Snuck in the “COVID Stimulus” Bill

As Americans wait for their $ 600 stimulus check , the rich get richer and the U.S. government ignores the needs of the people .
The U.S. Congress has approved the largest spending bill ever , disguised as a “ COVID-19 Stimulus Bill ” .
The “ Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 ” has been promoted by politicians and mainstream media as a government effort to provide the people with relief from the ravages of COVID-19 and government enforced lockdowns .
Unfortunately , the people have once again been shafted .
Even mainstream propaganda outlet The Washington Post noted the presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill does allocate billions for the “ fight against COVID-19 , ” the bulk of the funds ( $ 22.4 billion ) are going towards “ expenses for testing , tracing , surveillance ” , including “ molecular , antigen and serological tests , the manufacturing , procurement & distribution of tests.
” Of course , these funds for testing make no mention of the many problems associated with the PCR test that is commonly used .
However , the vast majority of the “ stimulus bill ” goes to items unrelated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 5G networks as part of the “ Beat China by Harnessing Important , National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 ’ ’ aka the ‘ ‘ Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 ’ ’ .
There is also a provision allocating “ not less than $ 15 million ” for “ democracy programs ” and no less than $ 10 million for “ gender programs ” in Pakistan .
It ’ s clear that the passing of the bill by the U.S. Congress is another spit in the face of Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortages and depending on food banks at rates not seen in generations .
Although Donald Trump has threatened to veto the bill – calling for up to $ 2,000 for every American – the reality is that many of his agendas stand to benefit from his signing of the bill .
Here are 5 more ways the “ stimulus bill ” is screwing over the American people and serving the will of the corporate state : While Americans scrape by , the U.S. government is preparing to give billions to foreign nations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel , Burma , Pakistan , and Cambodia .
The U.S. Congress also managed to sneak in $ 33 million for “ democracy programs for Venezuela ” , a clear continuation of regime change efforts in that nation .
Additionally , Ukraine will be given $ 275 million “ to provide assistance , including training ; equipment ; lethal assistance ; logistics support , supplies and services ; sustainment ; and intelligence.
” Another section of the bill gives $ 453 million for “ assistance for Ukraine.
” The funds for Ukraine are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia and give the U.S. a foothold in the region long into the future .
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Section 313 of the bill , Public Awareness Campaign on the Importance of Vaccinations , calls on the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants and contracts for “ public or private entities ” for a “ national , evidence-based campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
” The section also calls for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promoting “ scientific and evidence-based vaccine-related information.
” The campaigns to promote vaccines and combat “ misinformation ” would include “ the use of television , radio , the internet , and other media and telecommunications technologies.
” The stimulus bill also includes controversial copyright and trademark measures which could create confusion and potentially criminalize online streaming .
TechDirt reported that , “ small changes can not only have a massive impact , that impact can be on the public ’ s ability to express themselves .
The idea that two such bills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a total and complete travesty.
” Evan Greer , the Deputy Director for Fight for the Future , accused congressional leaders of ignoring the American people and serving Hollywood companies like Disney .
Greer and Fight for the Future warn that changes to copyright law could have “ profound implications ” for online freedom of expression .
“ The CASE Act is a terribly written law that will threaten ordinary Internet users with huge fines for everyday online activity , ” Greer stated .
“ It ’ s absurd that lawmakers included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Of course , a 5,000 page bill would not be complete without replenishing the stocked arsenal of the U.S. military .
DefenseNews noted the bill includes “ $ 627.3 billion in base funding and $ 68.7 billion in wartime overseas contingency operations funding.
” Here is a ( partial ) rundown of what various departments have been awarded as part of the “ stimulus ” bill : A “ COVID-19 Stimulus ” bill wouldn ’ t be complete without giving billions to the Global Vaccine Alliance , founded and funded by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TLAV has previously reported , the Trump Administration has already awarded GAVI billions of dollars earlier this year .
Under a section titled Global Health Programs , the stimulus bill allocates $ 4 billion dollars to “ prevent , prepare for , and respond to coronavirus , including for vaccine procurement and delivery.
” These funds will be administered the United States Agency for International Development and “ shall be made available as a contribution to The GAVI Alliance.
” On page 1278 , there is another provision for $ 3.2 billion made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a notice that “ none of the funds made available in this Act ” should be made available to any organization which “ supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
” It ’ s important to recognize that the politicians , lobbyists , and corporate partners – what we call the Predator Class – do not care if Americans suffer .
They are perfectly content with watching the economy crash and Americans suffer .
This is because their agenda is The Great Reset , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy , but the global economy .
The only hope is for the American people – and the people of the world – to get organized and push for a Greater Reset .
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By Derrick Broze
As Americans wait for their $600 stimulus check, the rich get richer and the U.S. government ignores the needs of the people.
The U.S. Congress has approved the largest spending bill ever, disguised as a “COVID-19 Stimulus Bill”. The “Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021” has been promoted by politicians and mainstream media as a government effort to provide the people with relief from the ravages of COVID-19 and government enforced lockdowns. Unfortunately, the people have once again been shafted.
Even mainstream propaganda outlet The Washington Post noted the presence of tax breaks for lobbyists:
These measures, added onto the broader spending bill, are known as “tax extenders” — tax breaks targeted at specific, sometimes niche industries. And routinely extending these “temporary” measures has become something of a year-end tradition, despite loud complaints from some lawmakers who allege the votes largely benefit special-interest groups who stand to gain financially from the outcome.
While the bill does allocate billions for the “fight against COVID-19,” the bulk of the funds ($22.4 billion) are going towards “expenses for testing, tracing, surveillance”, including “molecular, antigen and serological tests, the manufacturing, procurement & distribution of tests.” Of course, these funds for testing make no mention of the many problems associated with the PCR test that is commonly used.
However, the vast majority of the “stimulus bill” goes to items unrelated to fighting COVID-19. This includes expanding of 5G networks as part of the “Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020’’ aka the ‘‘Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020’’. There is also a provision allocating “not less than $15 million” for “democracy programs” and no less than $10 million for “gender programs” in Pakistan.
It’s clear that the passing of the bill by the U.S. Congress is another spit in the face of Americans who are increasingly unemployed, facing food shortages and depending on food banks at rates not seen in generations. Although Donald Trump has threatened to veto the bill – calling for up to $2,000 for every American – the reality is that many of his agendas stand to benefit from his signing of the bill.
Here are 5 more ways the “stimulus bill” is screwing over the American people and serving the will of the corporate state:
1. Billions to Foreign Nations
While Americans scrape by, the U.S. government is preparing to give billions to foreign nations, including Egypt, Sudan, Ukraine, Israel, Burma, Pakistan, and Cambodia.
The U.S. Congress also managed to sneak in $33 million for “democracy programs for Venezuela”, a clear continuation of regime change efforts in that nation. Additionally, Ukraine will be given $275 million “to provide assistance, including training; equipment; lethal assistance; logistics support, supplies and services; sustainment; and intelligence.” Another section of the bill gives $453 million for “assistance for Ukraine.” The funds for Ukraine are likely part of the effort to destabilize Russia and give the U.S. a foothold in the region long into the future.
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2. Combating Vaccine “Misinformation”
Section 313 of the bill, Public Awareness Campaign on the Importance of Vaccinations, calls on the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants and contracts for “public or private entities” for a “national, evidence-based campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.” The section also calls for fighting “misinformation about vaccines” and promoting “scientific and evidence-based vaccine-related information.”
The campaigns to promote vaccines and combat “misinformation” would include “the use of television, radio, the internet, and other media and telecommunications technologies.”
3. Making Online Streaming a Felony
The stimulus bill also includes controversial copyright and trademark measures which could create confusion and potentially criminalize online streaming. TechDirt reported that, “small changes can not only have a massive impact, that impact can be on the public’s ability to express themselves. The idea that two such bills should be jammed through in this manner is a total and complete travesty.”
Evan Greer, the Deputy Director for Fight for the Future, accused congressional leaders of ignoring the American people and serving Hollywood companies like Disney. Greer and Fight for the Future warn that changes to copyright law could have “profound implications” for online freedom of expression.
“The CASE Act is a terribly written law that will threaten ordinary Internet users with huge fines for everyday online activity,” Greer stated. “It’s absurd that lawmakers included these provisions in a must-pass spending bill.”
4. Billions to the War Machine
Of course, a 5,000 page bill would not be complete without replenishing the stocked arsenal of the U.S. military. DefenseNews noted the bill includes “$627.3 billion in base funding and $68.7 billion in wartime overseas contingency operations funding.” Here is a (partial) rundown of what various departments have been awarded as part of the “stimulus” bill:
Department of the Army – $288,750,000
Department of the Air Force – $509,250,000
Department of the Navy – $421,250,000
Department of the Army – $264,285,000
Department of Defense – $19,952,000
Columbia Class Submarine – $2,869,024,000
Columbia Class Submarine (AP) – $1,253,175,000
Virginia Class Submarine – $4,603,213,000;
5. Billions to Gates-Founded GAVI
A “COVID-19 Stimulus” bill wouldn’t be complete without giving billions to the Global Vaccine Alliance, founded and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As TLAV has previously reported, the Trump Administration has already awarded GAVI billions of dollars earlier this year.
Under a section titled Global Health Programs, the stimulus bill allocates $4 billion dollars to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including for vaccine procurement and delivery.” These funds will be administered the United States Agency for International Development and “shall be made available as a contribution to The GAVI Alliance.” On page 1278, there is another provision for $3.2 billion made available to GAVI.
Interestingly, there is a notice that “none of the funds made available in this Act” should be made available to any organization which “supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.”
What’s left for the people?
It’s important to recognize that the politicians, lobbyists, and corporate partners – what we call the Predator Class – do not care if Americans suffer. They are perfectly content with watching the economy crash and Americans suffer. This is because their agenda is The Great Reset, the reimagining of not only the American economy, but the global economy.
The only hope is for the American people – and the people of the world – to get organized and push for a Greater Reset.
Question Everything, Come To Your Own Conclusions.
Source: The Last American Vagabond
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Derrick Broze, a staff writer for The Last American Vagabond, is a journalist, author, public speaker, and activist. He is the co-host of Free Thinker Radio on 90.1 Houston, as well as the founder of The Conscious Resistance Network & The Houston Free Thinkers.
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