I know that there are 2 camps circling up and that’s ok. There is a time and place for both of them. For those out in the open, it’s time to let your US Reps and Senators know how their constituents feel. If your rep or senator was one of those standing up for election integrity, visit their website and fill in the online form and thank them. Or you could visit one of the ones who stood up and let them know that come time for their reelection you will be donating a modest amount to their campaign even though you do not live in their district. The good guys need some encouraging words too.
If your rep or senator turned on this country, you can send them a comment that says, “I saw how you responded to the issue of election integrity. I will not vote for you when you are up for re-election. As a matter of fact, I will work to get the other guy elected and I will not send you another donation.” (Remember do not make any threats beyond withholding your vote and your money). If you don’t want your comment to be recorded online, you can send them a postcard to their home office address. “I saw what you did at election time and I am no longer willing to support you for my district.” You won’t be getting my vote or my money next time. (Remember, no threats)
For those of you who are of the other camp of wanting to remain incognito, that is your choice. Realize that you are probably already on someone’s naughty list. Please begin now to take the time to learn how to erase your web presence. If we are not successful over the next couple of years, we may need some off grid friends at some point in the future.
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Outstanding points, and appreciate your clearly thought out statements.
I had sent a message to my OK Senators stating they were instructed to challenge the votes. They stated clearly and publicly, that they would most definitely be challenging the votes. However when the time came, they folded like a newspaper in the rain. I was incensed and was sending a strongly worded email, but reconsidered it waiting on my anger to not override my common sense.
Thank you for reaffirming the intelligent choice I made and giving a clear headed statement. Already shopping for a better option to support for my next set of Senators.
Erasing ones web presence is not completely doable. FB keeps your info. forever. I imagine Google has a “history” file from forever.
The way the rhetoric is going, they may consider a “not voting for you or giving you money” a threat. Who knows?
It’s all so mind blowing at the moment.
I remember the YouTube ads that were out before the January 5th runoff. One of them said, “Remember, who you vote for is private, but whether or not you voted is public record.”
And I thought, “Why does that sound like a veiled threat?”
Then I got a similar spam text message stating, “Anyone can see whether or not you voted. Don’t let your neighbors down!”
And again I thought,” Why does that also sound like a veiled threat?”
Because you are now currency in the eyes of big tech and big government. If you do not spend well, they get angry.
Currency that is predictable is useful, even when it is not terribly high value. So, say, someone like myself, would be only worth one Republican vote. Now, that isn’t worth as much as a group or a candidate, but that vote can be used by a system. Yep, even a left wing system. As long as they can count on it.
Begin to break down the accounting and suddenly the currency falls apart. That’s why virtual envelopment is so important to the new structure. You cannot go anywhere without your presence being followed by some means. You cannot make a purchase without your name being attached to it on some level. This is particularly true in lager purchases.
The economy of elections is the biggest purchase.
Oh, I remember listening to a video presented by Google to its employees (I think Dave Cullen covered it). You’re basically a “packet” to them. Just a blob of data that they can use to mold your behavior and habits by slightly adjusting what’s presented to you over time.
As an individualist, I have to frequently remind myself that they’re like the Borg. All efforts are not to “get me” as an individual, but to “absorb me” into their collective.
I’m scared.
De, check out this tech guy. I just discovered him recently and i a going through his videos so i don’t know if he has specific video bout fb.
I do know that there is a policy that you have the right to be “forgotten” on the internet. I have not researched how to do it yet but when i find out, i will be glad to send you the links.
Thanks.
Rob Braxman