I have not…

I have not…. I have not been satisfied with Democratic efforts to link our adventure in Iraq to the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and to setbacks in our overall counterterrorism strategy. Perhaps this somber assessment will help focus Democrats: Henry Crumpton, the outgoing State Department terror coordinator . . . [and] ex-CIA operative . .… Continue reading I have not…

Military Is Expanding Its Intelligence Role in U.S.

Military Is Expanding Its Intelligence Role in U.S.. The Pentagon has used a little-known power to obtain banking and credit records of Americans and others suspected of terrorism or espionage inside the U.S. By ERIC LICHTBLAU and MARK MAZZETTI. [NYT > Home Page]

Tomlinesque

Tomlinesque. Lilly Tomlin used to do skit about the phone company, back before the breakup. “We don’t care. We don’t have to. We’re the phone company.” Our DSL goes out, periodically. Restarting the modem usually fixes the problem. Sometimes, you need to do that twice. Sometimes, you have to wait ten minutes and recite Matthew… Continue reading Tomlinesque

Windows Home Server

Windows Home Server. As usual when it comes to new Microsoft technology, Paul Thurott has the definitive review of Windows Home Server. Yeah, it just makes me want it more. I especially dig the idea of having my photos be accessible remotely, easy backups, and having a center to my network without having to pay… Continue reading Windows Home Server

Wholesale Surveillance

Wholesale Surveillance. I had an op-ed published in the Arizona Star today: Technology is fundamentally changing the nature of surveillance. Years ago, surveillance meant trench-coated detectives following people down streets. It was laborious and expensive and was used only when there was reasonable suspicion of a crime. Modern surveillance is the policeman with a license-plate… Continue reading Wholesale Surveillance