Big Brother to Seize Control of the Internet!

Then hopefully, this internet grab is 0bama's "Bridge too far" that causes his whole scheme to fail.

I don't know, Red. I mean, I know they are all eager for their handout form Dear Leader, but I think even THEY would be pissed if they knew that they'll lose the power to say what they want on the internet, and lose access to the entire internet all together! This will not just hurt Americans, but the entire WORLD, since their internet would get shut down too. So the stupid rest of the world who wanted this tyrant to run America will also feel the sting of supporting a dictator.

Dare we to hope?

Uhh can you spell communism? Can you spell totalitarian control? Can you say supreme Arrogance? Shalom

He'll probably get a copy of it courtesy of his new BFF Hugo Chavez!

Damned right!

I had not thought about the phones! You know, I almost did that, but I did not like the idea of leaving my computer on all the time. By I am glad that I am a conservative Bit@h or I would be having to switch that too! Shalom

Many people now have their telephone through the internet, if this goes through we may have to return to freaking strings and coffee cans!

Considering the fact that 0bama now has OUR tax dollars going to FUND FORCED ABORTIONS in China already, it would not surprise me to see what you say happen here soon too.

Thanks for your response, I'm glad to see I am not alone in my outrage. Give 'em hell!

Not only will this affect Americans but people all over the world. Suddenly, if 0bama decides that it's a good idea, he can take the internet away from EVERYONE in the entire world. People complain all the time about America meddling in foreign affairs, how will they feel when the guy THEY wanted to lead our country starts taking away THEIR right to use the internet?

Hi Ladyluna, I finished it and it was quite eye opening.. I went around for a few days seeing the world through it.. Then heard of a bill in my own state that says if someone is injured and you are even 1% involved (like it occurs in your place of business) you can be sued for hundreds of thousands.. Business owners (especially small ones) have written saying they would not be able to buy insurance which would put them out of business.. it so eerily rings a bell, especially as it's the governor's bill as payback (favor) for the lawyers campaign support.. If we keep it up we will have a total system of favors.. and most of us don't have favors (or lobbyists)! - You know, I think I'll have to read it again too, down the road a ways..

Hello Flowerchilde, I was hoping to run into you. How is "Atlas" coming along? After your post about starting it, I decided to re-read it again -- it'd been a while. I'm just a little passed the charter run of the John Galt line. It's hard to imagine that I'm as enthralled as I was the first time, nearly 30 years ago!

I wish that this was all some paranoid delusion, it seems too messed up to be true, too bad it IS true!

This is what has me so upset, and the entire world should be outraged over this since it will effect THEM too! If this legislation passes, and 0bama decides that he wants to shut down the internet, it will be for the entire world, not just Americans.

Hello Kitty, OK, I've done a tad more reading on this, and alas it is much worse than I had originally thought. The Cybersecurity Act of 2009: In addition to the 'executive branch in control' horror story plot, the section authorizing the Commerce Department as the clearinghouse for all "vital" information is wayyyyy toooooooo Orwellian for my tastes. The Commerce Department??? The very department empowered to nullify State Sovereignty??? Why the heck do we have a DOD, DHS, FBI, NSA, and whatever other anacronym departments are funded with the task of securing the nation??? "The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 (PDF) gives the president the ability to “declare a cybersecurity emergency” and shut down or limit Internet traffic in any “critical” information network “in the interest of national security.” The bill does not define a critical information network or a cybersecurity emergency. That definition would be left to the president." SEC. 14. PUBLIC–PRIVATE CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Commerce shall serve as the clearinghouse of cybersecurity threat and vulnerability information to Federal government and private sector owned critical infrastructure information systems and networks. (b) FUNCTIONS.—[u][b]The Secretary of Commerce— (1) shall have access to all relevant data concerning such networks without regard to any provision of law, regulation, rule, or policy restricting such access; …[/b][/u] Section 14 may be a bigger problem. It essentially revokes all privacy safeguards on Internet use for all networks. The Fourth Amendment would go straight out the window with the explicit inclusion of “private sector owned critical infrastructure information systems and networks.” While Section 18 limits jurisdiction to federal networks, Section 14 allows the government to go after private networks without search warrants. The section also doesn’t limit the jurisdiction to acute attacks, either. That jurisdiction exists at all times." http://www.resistnet.com/profiles/blogs/cybersecurity-act-of-2009 This is a VERY BIG problem, folks! I believe this subversive power grab by the Obama administration is but another line being drawn in the sand. IF PEOPLE GRIPED ABOUT COMPUTERS MONITORING AMERICAN/INTN'L COMMUNICATION FOR KEY WORDS (Patriot Act), then those same people OUGHT TO BE CAMPING OUT ON THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES DOORS OVER THIS FASCIST USURPATION! That the sponsors of this bill included provisions to override the 4th amendment("... without regard to any provision of law, regulation, rule, or policy restricting such access;") ought to be enough to land them in a jail cell, though certainly enough to get them booted out of office. Folks, if you know anyone in Maine, (Olympia Snow), West Virginia (Jay Rockafeller), or Florida (Bill Nelson) please urge them to begin spreading the word that swine who flagrantly violate our laws should be swept from office without impunity!!! I would urge all to read the link below. It is an intriguing expose of the implications of this legislations. To tempt the disinterested ... here is the openning line: "When Mother Jones and Jules Crittenden agree, isn’t that a sign of the apocalypse? Both take a hard look at the Cybersecurity Act of 2009 ... " http://www.resistnet.com/profiles/blogs/cybersecurity-act-of-2009

Hi Lady, Thank you for stopping by, I look forward to your return! I agree with you that we already (or SHOULD already) have government agents in existence to handle cyber threats to our national security so handing 0bama full control over the internet is not only insane, but unnecessary.

Normally I argue against foreigners who tell me about how America oversteps her bounds and meddles unwarranted into the affairs of other countries, but on THIS issue I will totally agree with them and back them up. You're right, this will affect EVERYONE, not just Americans and it should be vociferously opposed by ALL who value the freedom of speech that the internet allows or even just people who like having internet period.

better get the economy size roll! :) shoot! I will just come kidnap ya!

I'm a package deal, with 2 kids, hubby, 7 cats, 3 dogs and 3 aquariums - it may be more efficient if I just kidnap you!

How much string you think I'll need to run a tin-can phone line between your house and mine?

Thank you for the support! Please tell everyone you know about this dire threat to not only the freedom of Americans but to EVERYONE world wide! If 0bama gets the power to shut down the entire internet, it will effect the capability of everyone in the entire world to use the web for ANYTHING!

That is why we all need to inform ourselves and speak out WHILE WE STILL CAN! This is BEYOND socialism, it is flat out fascist communism! I notice there is not a single 0bama fan daring to post here and support this insanity or the people behind it. They also are not speaking out against it, because they probably don't want to admit that they backed the wrong guy. I wonder how they'll feel when THEY have no internet access and lose their right to free speech as well? Will they even care, as long as they still get their government handout?

Yup, I remember it Zoey. Pretty flippin' scary!

Sorry, Zoey, I have not seen that movie, care to elaborate?

Perhaps I should check that movie out!

I will fight it to my last breath.

Thanks for your response, Jimbo, it's nice to see you again. I hope you are right that they won't be able to logistically implement this insanity, but I really don't even want to see them try.

I wonder what kind of kickbacks that idiot Snowe is getting for not only this insanity but her betrayal of the American people when she supported the insane spending bill of 2009? I sure wish it were only an April Fools joke! Will this horror show ever end?