Internet "Kill Switch" for USA?· Page 2

wpr
Preferred Member

14 years ago

#11

I don't think it could happen.

Incidentally didn't it happen in China and Iran as well?

Porforis
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#12

I don't think it could happen.

"wpr" wrote:

If the U.S. government didn't fear the wrath of an armed an angry society, I guarantee you that it could happen. The federal government is massive, they might not have the right to shut down the internet at this point in time, but when the national guard comes knocking on the door and wants to shut you down, what are you gonna do?

wpr
Preferred Member

14 years ago

#13

I don't think it could happen.

"Porforis" wrote:

If the U.S. government didn't fear the wrath of an armed an angry society, I guarantee you that it could happen. The federal government is massive, they might not have the right to shut down the internet at this point in time, but when the national guard comes knocking on the door and wants to shut you down, what are you gonna do?

"wpr" wrote:

Call my son and hand the phone to the guys at the door. I'll bet it is men he served with for the last 6 years. I'll bet I still know at least half of the men in his unit myself.

wpr
Preferred Member

14 years ago

#14

One more thing. You have been looking at this from a individual rights point of view. Think corporate.
If the government thew the kill switch no major corporation could function. It would be the collapse of business globally.
I can not do an auto quote or submit a loss to some of the companies I represent without the internet.
GM Detroit can not communicate with their plants. Look at all the companies that have international offices. They could not communicate. Once that happens there would be mass hysteria on a global scale. The dollar, Euro and Yen would plummet. Gold and oil would sky rocket.
The countries that have thrown the switch don't have a sound economy to begin with so if they throw the switch and mess up the financial base they don't have far to fall and they were going into that hole anyway.

zombieslayer
Registered

14 years ago

#15

Hooray.

We're talking about whether the US government can behave in the manner of Egypt's government.

And instead of vast outcry, tar-and-feathering, etc....there is...

(whimper sputter apathy blah)

Sigh.

"Wade" wrote:

Of the 70 million gun owners in this country (that own 300+ million guns), I think there are a large percentage of us who care.

The sheep, no. As long as nobody shuts off their American Idol.

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DakotaT
Select Member

14 years ago

#16

Didn't we see this movie about ten years ago with Y2K? The generator salesmen were pretty happy, but other than that I think that was blown way out of proportion. A lot of computer boys had some good work for a while.

I think I would be pretty sad without all of you guys' comradery; but there are many people who insult in person, daily, so I could get buy.

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

14 years ago

#17

I posted an article about this topic several months ago, but the internet is too slow here, so I don't want to waste time searching for it.

Porforis
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#18

I was wondering when NSD would drop by but am disappointed by the post. Come on, give us more!

zombieslayer
Registered

14 years ago

#19

I was wondering when NSD would drop by but am disappointed by the post. Come on, give us more!

"Porforis" wrote:

He's got a slow ass connection where he's at. Hopefully later. I'm looking forward to hearing what he has to say about it too.

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2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷

Formo
Veteran Member

14 years ago

#20

I say the people should take away the kill switch from the government that's 'by the people, for the people'.

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