Bill Nelson: The Russians have penetrated some Florida voter registration systems

Via: Freewill  •  News & Politics  •  73 Comments  •  6 years ago

TAMPA — Russian operatives have "penetrated" some of Florida's voter registration systems ahead of the 2018 midterms, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said Wednesday, adding new urgency to concerns about hacking. The state, however, said it has received "zero information" supporting his claim. "They...

Facebook finds ‘sophisticated’ efforts to disrupt elections

Via: Freewill  •  News & Politics  •  16 Comments  •  6 years ago

Interesting article.  Foreign operatives attempting to sway OUR elections by pitting us against each other on social media.  What a concept!  Totally foreign to say our own CIA or myriad of other alphabet agencies I'll bet, eh?  I can't think of a more typical example of common, albeit more...

Why Can't People Hear What Jordan Peterson Is Actually Saying?

Via: Freewill  •  Now Trending  •  54 Comments  •  6 years ago

This is probably one of the better summaries of the now viral interview of Jordan Peterson by British “journalist” Cathy Newman. Her disgusting tactics stuck out to me like a sore thumb and I was hoping that other real journalists would finally have the balls to speak up about it as well rather...

Thoughtful Discourse in the Age of the Social Justice Warrior

Via: Freewill  •  History & Sociology  •  9 Comments  •  7 years ago

Very interesting! I believe this podcast first aired back in August or September and there are others featuring the same experts. I think those with a desire for rational, reasonable and productive discourse will find this worth a listen, regardless how one feels about the host Joe Rogan.  If...