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As Trump warms to Putin, U.S. halts offensive cyber operations against Moscow
(www.detroitnews.com)
Moscow meanwhile will not reciprocate
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Lol if trump is "warming" to putin it's only because the lube has worn off.
This and cutting funding to EI-ISAC is basically an invitation for Russia to hack the next election.
That might be the point
that's how "blue states will disappear".
any blue state with elections coming up should vet observers/security now and move to paper ballots only.
And the funny thing is, when Putin will come to the White House, which will eventually happen, he will not speak a word of English, thank Trump for his commitment to a free northern hemisphere and make some veiled insults in Russian which Trump will not understand, nor will anybody have the guts to translate them to him. He will just stand there and smile while Putin takes the White House as one of his outposts.
Cyber deterrence isn’t optional—halting operations signals weakness to adversaries. Well sourced and detailed analysis, though it doesn't fully address potential counterarguments or alternative perspectives on the strategy.
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Warms to Putin? These headlines.. Orange clown has had the HOTS for Putin for years!
Yeah, I don't think they could name a single thing Trump has done what was against Putin.
Hasn’t trump also blocked all investigations into russian cybercrime in the US?
So it's only barely March and Trump is already basically bent over on the front steps of the Kremlin with his butt cheeks spread, shouting, "Take me daddy!"
I expected him to bend over for Putin, but even cynical as I am, I didn't expect him to do it so completely so quickly.
What's the downside? They're in power. And despite all the collateral damage, Republicans are still protecting him from oversight. He basically has most of the functional powers of a dictator, with only some resistance (currently) from the judiciary. Also, he openly talked about illegally staying in power for a third term, and has refused demands from the courts. I hope I'm wrong, but we're witnessing him and his sycophants consolidate power to never be held accountable again...
I need to look up the word "treason" again. This seems to match up.
It doesn't matter unless someone actually acts against him.
It matters, but you're right. The system is broken to allow him to do what he wishes with no consequences legally. The ones in power who could do anything, if there's anything left, are complacent for whatever their reasons. The public can't do anything legally, and many voted for this anyway. So what's left? Rhetorical, we know what's left, it's happened in history before. Is there enough to drive people to some form of action?
"All experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
It's still true, and I don't think we're at a point where people feel like they're in a corner yet. At least not most people, and not the ones who can still act - which are probably limited since so many are in a place where doing anything much will destroy their lives. But again to the quote, we're been there before, and people finally make that choice.
we’re witnessing him and his sycophants consolidate power to never be held accountable again…
"Never" is a long time.
Is your ammo stocked up because I wouldn't doubt a future where Drump declares martial law and asks Russia military for help deal with us “unruly Americans.” Shits getting dark.
My bet is he bans gun and ammo sales. Probably in 2027 when he announces his third term. But, it’s probably a safe bet to start sooner than later.
I’d like to see more “lefty gun owner” resources. Like a YouTube channel where some hipster or drag queen reviews guns without wearing camo or talking about the second amendment.
How do you feel about the Ruger LCP 380 Auto (ACP)? I need a super compact CC for Nazi defense. I know it doesn’t pack the 9mm punch, but for $220, that’s a bargain, wouldn’t you say?
Pocket guns are harder to shoot accurately because of the short distance between the rear and front sights, and recoil is worse. But yeah, should be fine. I really like the compactness of my P938 (discontinued now). P365 is probably also good (higher cap).
Recently watched a Socialist Rifle Club video. With trans and other individuals learning how to defend themselves.
When Corb Lund sang it, I'll bet it just sounded cool.
When the oil stops, everything stops, nothing left in the fountain
Nobody wants paper money, son, so you just well stop countin'
Can you break the horse? Can you light the fire
What's that, I beg your pardon?
I think I see a rip in the social fabric; brother can you passthe ammo
Glad to see the dude with Alcohol withdrawal and rapes women. Wants to stop defending this nation from one of its biggest enemies. He should do a /4hr stream to show the troops he’s not a drug addict that relies on his drug to not go through withdrawals. Show us Pete. You fucking pos rapist. I lived in Monterey when that shit went down. Wish I knew. I would have dragged his ass to the beach to teach him not to rape women.
So why US had offensive cyber and information operation in the first. Are you telling me Russia cyber attack is the same as US cyber attack?
U.S. halts offensive cyber operations against Moscow
Yes sure thing, the CIA just stopped working and everyone got home...
Its like that smokey the bear meme, but for propaganda