tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44001631785875466292011-10-19T08:43:48.381-04:00Anonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-49542631886449555722011-02-12T12:23:00.013-05:002011-02-14T22:26:42.749-05:00

We've seen a successful revolution in Egypt. We also see a series of revolutions in various other countries in the region. However, the conditions in each country appear to be different in some ways:The likelihood of violent plainclothes or police repressionThe likelihood of military suppressionThe availability of mainstream mediaThe availability of state propagandaAdmittedly, these are "old

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-32010021391038729192011-02-12T01:28:00.008-05:002011-02-12T01:58:19.150-05:00

It will take a long time for the final shape of government to be defined but by all accounts we have victory!Here are a couple quick twitter stream points that I think are very important for any other revolutionaries:RevoEgypt FreeEgypt Each time the propaganda was replaced by truth the strength of the revolution increased massively... #egypt13 minutes agoRevoEgypt FreeEgypt Something for other

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-63298748126944746762011-02-09T20:09:00.008-05:002011-02-09T21:01:11.640-05:00

I am very happy with the quantity of people participating in the protests. Things are going well on that front. However, this is a revolution with many fronts. Here are my concerns captured in a twitter stream (read bottom to top):RevoEgypt FreeEgypt When you have finally got the whole nation to listen, start talking! Do that communication thing you wanted. #egypt9 minutes agoRevoEgypt

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-54145520702758979032011-02-08T20:46:00.005-05:002011-02-08T21:06:07.853-05:00

One of the amazing things about the Egyptian revolution is the fact that it is happening via a peaceful movement. However, as we have all seen, this does not mean that protesters are unwilling to defend themselves or risk their lives.This movement has been as peaceful as possible. In fact, this peaceful nature and Wael Ghonim's restatement of this principle on Dream TV is one of the key reasons

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-60589357030162570082011-02-07T20:44:00.002-05:002011-02-07T20:45:46.004-05:00

One nice way to send messages to your blog is via email.  It's very easy to post something without having to open up a browser or otherwise showing any indication that you are publishing something.  Of course, if you are using your office computer it is very possible that your email will be watched... businesses tend to do that type of thing. Update: Posts done by email don't have tags by default

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-45673653743848953002011-02-07T11:50:00.011-05:002011-02-12T02:02:12.567-05:00

Did you know that you can blog via email? If you have a gmail account, which connects via HTTPS, then you can email your blog to make posts. The information you send will be difficult for security goons to decipher even if they are tracking your Internet usage.Have at least two accounts. One where you discuss items that you are willing to have people see -- such as inane chit-chat with family.

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-70424682057422677102011-02-07T09:56:00.008-05:002011-02-07T18:52:40.450-05:00

A rumor has circulated that confiscated phones have been bugged before the detained individuals are released. Assuming this is true:Do not use a phone once it has been confiscated unless to spread misinformation. Any call will identify someone that intelligence may want to detain.All communication should be done via external proxy. For example, twitter allows communication without direct

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-73902258222814076812011-02-06T14:16:00.005-05:002011-02-07T10:46:48.640-05:00

I simply do not know how the regime in Egypt will fall without some type of stronger push. The regime is able to restrict the operation of the media by detaining journalists and controlling access to protest areas. The regime is able to spread propaganda through their control of traditional media sources.I can't help but think of a more active form of civil non-violent disobedience. Steps

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-18640758504935519522011-02-06T12:33:00.002-05:002011-02-06T12:35:55.629-05:00

The 7 Demands of the Tahrir protesters:Resignation of the presidentEnd of the emergency stateDissolution of The People's Assembly and Shora CouncilFormation of a national transitional governmentAn elected Parliament that will amend the Constitution to allow for presidential electionsImmediate prosecution for those responsible for deaths of the revolution's martyrsImmediate prosecution of the

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-12508161595684683052011-02-06T10:42:00.004-05:002011-02-06T11:56:33.882-05:00

It has become clear, especially after reading this account of reporter treatment, that the secret police are in charge. This leads to some issues that are going to have to be resolved.As long as the secret police are in charge and suppressing media the regime may never fall.As long as the secret police believe they are doing the right thing they will continue to do so.It is fundamentally

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-33158628556905923172011-02-06T09:08:00.008-05:002011-02-06T09:21:37.950-05:00

Are the promises reported in this story only words or will they come to pass:Egypt's regime makes new concessions to oppositionVice President Omar Suleiman endorsed a plan with the opposition to set up a committee of judiciary and political figures to study proposed constitutional amendments that would allow more candidates to run for president and impose term limits on the presidency, the state

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-16640894113552549912011-02-06T08:35:00.004-05:002011-02-06T08:49:05.423-05:00

This story is certainly going to raise conspiracy concerns:Senior US Marine Says "Multiple Platoons" Are Headed To EgyptOn Friday, the Pentagon announced it would move "U.S. warships and other military assets to make sure it is prepared in case evacuation of U.S. citizens from Egypt becomes necessary," according the the LA Times.I know the US does not have a good track record in the region but it

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-74600081505139872132011-02-06T07:43:00.006-05:002011-02-06T08:24:12.923-05:00

Belatedly I only see energy and protest. While this is a wonderful thing on its own I would also like to see better organization:What are the needed constitutional amendments to ease interim transition pains?How can the general public safely counter government propaganda?Where is the information about how to avoid detection by authorities when using technology?What is the plan to reach

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-59192409682027182982011-02-05T20:53:00.004-05:002011-02-05T20:59:45.103-05:00

Here's a good video with experts pondering the future of Muslim society in the political future about to unfold in the Middle East:Aljazeera English: Tariq Ramadan & Slavoj ZizekPersonally, I think it suggests that the very act of supporting oppressive regimes, which tend to crush personal rights and liberal thinking, encourages fundamentalism and radicalism.There is no point finger pointing and

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-21424610094603112552011-02-05T18:40:00.008-05:002011-02-05T20:30:58.786-05:00

I think we need to be careful not to look for conspiracies where there are none. For example, the following tweet could be taken to imply US involvement.waelabbas Wael Abbas AJE confirms, Egypt uses - US technology - Deep Packet Inspection - to spy on activists on the InternetFirewall technologies have become very advanced and have legitimate uses in the commercial arena. I'd put the blame on

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-56010028695886971662011-02-05T17:02:00.003-05:002011-02-05T17:04:07.644-05:00

Here's an interesting tweet. I know that various ridiculous messages could start being distributed by the regime's security apparatus too though:defendfreespeak Defend Free Speech #Egypt, write your demands on money! Pen + cash = a msg that is indestructible, widely distributed. State TV can't censor that. #jan252 minutes agoYou may also want to make sure that when you try to spend your money

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-77465271070412010632011-02-05T16:28:00.007-05:002011-02-05T16:58:50.637-05:00

Do you live near Egypt? Do you have friends and family in Egypt? Depending on the security implications (don't take unnecessary risks) you may be able to help the people of Egypt achieve their goals. This is particularly true if the people you know are not part of the online community.How? By countering state propaganda. Those not online, getting live and current information, are being fed

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-29214492081319940002011-02-05T16:09:00.005-05:002011-02-05T20:18:46.864-05:00

While the online social systems have been very valuable they are not the only things required to take on an established regime:RevoEgypt FreeEgypt whether or not written, there should be people who are working on various needs of the revolution... e.g. propaganda neutralization. #egypt27 seconds agoIs there somebody working on figuring out how to counter the effects of regime propaganda? Many of

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-82876306832092728022011-02-05T15:56:00.004-05:002011-02-05T16:23:11.767-05:00

The regime has an established and ruthless intelligence and propaganda system in place. It's effects may need to be countered:RevoEgypt FreeEgypt Key is to provide antidotes that cure or prevent propaganda from being an effective tool. #egypt11 hours ago RevoEgypt FreeEgypt Not going to Tahrir? Consider ways to get out and spread messages (truths) that counter gov't propaganda. #egypt11 hours

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-46593377526778642582011-02-05T15:48:00.003-05:002011-02-05T15:54:52.326-05:00

Raw twitter stream thoughts on ensuring next government has the right characteristics. Note, personal security issues with respect to registration lists has to be considered. While the regime still has a security apparatus these represent a risk:Sandmonkey Sandmonkey That party should not be ideological. It should be centrist. We don't want any left vs. Right squabbling. #jan256 minutes ago

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-82265516844142722502011-02-05T15:32:00.001-05:002011-02-05T15:33:54.674-05:00

A recent tweet that bears thinking about:Shhh527 Sandy Beach SMS Safety: Do not use GPS/location features.

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Aljazeera English (AJE) has reported that the US administration has stepped back from these comments suggesting they are Frank's views.Additional details from the Sydney Morning Herald: The political turmoil in Cairo loomed large over international meetings in Munich, Germany, where Obama's special envoy Frank Wisner said Mubarak should stay in office during a democratic transition."The president

Anonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400163178587546629.post-52221811593978832532011-02-05T15:24:00.003-05:002011-02-05T16:04:23.785-05:00

I'm noticing, while following twitter, that it would be nice to have something that keeps and collects issues over time.All prior posts have been deleted -- appearing trivial at the best compared to ongoing issues.

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