A long time ago at my blog I said that if the CIA/FBI whatever had definitive proof that Russia was behind the alleged hacks, then why not post it on the web for all to see? Surely there are some non-aligned techies who could ascertain the data... see if the fingerprints, linkages, traces, etc. were conclusive.

I am not an American nor am I aligned with Dems or Repubs. But it is an important issue, given America's power.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/04/politics/donald-trump-cia-intelligence-russia-assange/index.html

What do you think? Is it fair game to talk web politics at this forum?

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Is it fair game to talk web politics at this forum?.

I would prefer that we not. This is the only place on the internet that has little or no politics. Ergo this is the only site I regularly visit.

I am from the USA, but I did not pick a canidate in the recent election, because "None of the above" was not on my ballot.

I have no idea if the leaks done by any specific group. All the politions whether in or out of power have their own axe to grind, so how objective will they be?

I'm russian, and neither I can elect US Presidents nor I have such an intention.

And while I'm slightly politicised man, I don't want to discuss this here too.

We all are men of future here as we help each other notwithstanding all that "states and borders" stuff and I wish it will last for ever. At least here ;-)

Well, speaking about details and tech possibilities I'm going to wait for details published by CIA or whoever else there...

Okay guys. I'm fascinated by politics especially as it pertains to tech subjects. AI, the web, etc. But if this is a neutral-free zone, then maybe it's better to leave the disputes debates etc to the pundits on TV.

Mind you, I find the level of discussion there about grade 5. So I thought maybe you smart peeps would enjoy going a bit deeper. But again, if not, I would be the last to ruin a good thing--i.e. collaborative forum that doesn't care about borders.

LOL, sounds like it were only "THIS forum or TV or nowhere"! Seriously, there are a million other places on the web for discussions of anything under the sun. And you seem to overestimate slightly the number of visitors in this tiny forum here

James, just curious, do you only have 2 checkboxes on the ballot? Or are things like over here, the smaller players may be voteable but have zero chance anyway, so just as good as not existing at all?

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LOL, sounds like it were only "THIS forum or TV or nowhere"! Seriously, there are a million other places on the web for discussions of anything under the sun. And you seem to overestimate slightly the number of visitors in this tiny forum here

James, just curious, do you only have 2 checkboxes on the ballot? Or are things like over here, the smaller players may be voteable but have zero chance anyway, so just as good as not existing at all?

That's funny. I have participated at the Reaper forum because I am a bedroom musician. It has a section called "Lounge" where you can talk about practically anything.

But I found the wit a bit sharper here... or maybe just different. I only participate in forums where/when I feel good at the place. Often the vibe gets heavy and I just leave. Or at some news sites, the moderation is crazy. And the general public not too interesting to me. They often use forums as an opportunity to rant, proliferate their inflexible viewpoint, and possibly expunge negative emotions.

Not my scene!

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James, just curious, do you only have 2 checkboxes on the ballot? Or are things like over here, the smaller players may be voteable but have zero chance anyway, so just as good as not existing at all?

There are other candidates listed. Usually too small in terms of support to have any real chance. There is even a block where one can 'write in' a candidate not listed.

I suppose I could write in my own name. However, if I did that, there would be a chance, a really infinitesimally small chance, that some unforeseen set of events could make me the winner. I don't think that I want the stress that would bring with it. The President must work with congress. While I believe that compromise is a useful concept, I do not see that the members of Congress do so.

Just my 2 cents on the matter: don't believe Western mainstream media because they are paid or own by elites who want you to be like sheeps: dumm and guided by shepherds (them).

Unless you are interested in sport results. Then reading them is no problem.



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Just my 2 cents on the matter: don't believe Western mainstream media because they are paid or own by elites who want you to be like sheeps: dumm and guided by shepherds (them).

Unless you are interested in sport results. Then reading them is no problem.

Unless some of the sports are rigged! They used to do it in horse racing... :cool: