“It has to happen without anyone thinking it’s propaganda, because the moment you think ‘that’s propaganda’ the next question is: ‘Who’s put that out?’” — Mark Turnbull, managing director of Cambridge Analytica’s political division.
“It doesn’t have to be true, it just has to be believed.” — Alexander Nix, CEO Cambridge Analytics.
Cambridge Analytica boasts of dirty tricks to swing elections. Bosses tell undercover reporters how honey traps, spies and fake news can be used to help clients. In addition to bribery, used Ukrainian sex workers to entrapped politicians.
This is why Facebook's data scandal matters -- and what it means for your personal information.
Cambridge Analytica has agreed to a digital forensic audit of its servers and systems in an attempt to show that it deleted certain Facebook data it held on some American users, Facebook says. But from my understanding the original data was never encrypted. So who knows where it has spread to now.
UK official to seek warrant to search servers of Cambridge Analytica in investigation into whether Facebook data was "illegally acquired and used."
Brad Parscale, Jared Kushner, and Paul Manafort were the primary players involved in hiring Cambridge Analytica for the Trump campaign.
Facebook's security chief to leave company over internal disagreements of how Facebook should deal with its role in spreading disinformation.
Facebook profile fraud in 5 steps. This is the Cliff’s Notes version.
This Time, Facebook Really Might Be Fucked.
The Federal Elections Commission is looking at pro-Trump donations made to the National Rifle Association.
The FBI, ATF, and Austin Police Department seek the public's assistance with identifying the individual(s) responsible for the package bombs which injured and killed several Austin, Texas, residents. Reward offered.
All of a Sudden, Voting Rights Are Expanding Across the Country. Washington state is leading the pushback against national moves to curtail ballot access. Yay, Washington state!
Supreme Court rejects Pennsylvania Republicans' fight over maps for U.S. House.
Trump announced that his administration will push a "large-scale" ad campaign aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. Since he stole his MAGA slogan for his campaign, maybe he’ll just use the phrase “Just Say No.” Because that worked.
Trump pushes death penalty for some drug dealers. Following one of his idols--Duterte.
The "Deep State" is real and controls U.S. government, most Americans believe. We’re so fucked.
Trump's National Labor Relations Board is ignoring its own guidelines and rushing to settle a major workplace action involving McDonald’s. If the workers win at trial, it could have a profound effect on how major corporations are held liable.
Mississippi gov signs nation's toughest abortion restrictions. The law immediately bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Martina Navratilova "angry" after learning BBC pays John McEnroe at least 10 times more for Wimbledon work.
Self-driving Uber car involved in fatal accident in Arizona. It's believed to be the first fatality attributed to a self-driving vehicle.
A self-driving Uber killed a pedestrian. Human drivers will kill 16 people today. Among high-income countries, the US is one of the deadliest places for drivers and pedestrians.
Warming climate to displace millions in coming decades: World Bank phy.
D.C. lawmaker says recent snowfall caused by “Rothschilds controlling the climate”. Jesus. Christ.
Republicans Have A Plan To Lower Health Care Costs, But It Would Also Limit Abortion Coverage. Some abortions are necessary.
Teen suicide is soaring. Do spotty mental health and addiction treatment share blame?
The FDA says its plan to cut nicotine in cigarettes could extend American lives by 134 million years.
“If I were to remain silent, I’d be guilty of complicity.” -- Albert Einstein
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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