January 2002 - cypherpunks-legacy

Kabul Takes Steps Toward Disarming Afghan Population
by Matthew Gaylor 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

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Re: Justine's Faust.Questions.
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

>>il castrato scrive: > >Ever thought about greek birth control? The greek technique? No Skuche ala Gats, puttana? Yeah Justine,my eunuch friend and I wanna Know! No Skuche ala Gats, puttana? Klaatu Burada Nikto

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East Coast Events
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

NYC Protests Planned Against World Economic Forum Over 1,000 of the world's corporate leaders, along with top political and media representatives, will meet behind closed doors in New York City from January 31 to February 4 at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Meanwhile thousands of students, union members and activists plan to protest in what is expected to be the largest American anti-corporate globalization demonstration post-9/11. Formed in 1971, the Davos-based WEF is viewed by critics as the architect of corporate globalization and the catalyst for the formation of the World Trade Organization. Although the Forum is a private affair, the meeting's clout has begun to rival that of the United Nations as the world's leading global body. "Should a Forum that is dominated by corporate interests be encouraged to take on the role of mapping out future frameworks for global governance?" asked scholar Peter Goodman in his piece "The WEF: Capital's First International?" For protest organizers such as Students For Global Justice, Another World Is Possible and the New York Anti-Capitalist Convergence the answer is clearly no. At the same time protesters pour into New York to protest the global elite meet-and-greet, activists in Porto Alegro, Brazil, will attend the World Social Forum to discuss alterative social and economic models to prove "Another World Is Possible". http://www.indymedia.org/

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assassination politics
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

Copies of jim bell's essay,"assassination politics"essay be sent in all OS's help files. "the government serves the people; the people don't serve the motherfucking government."and "The people have the power to redeem the work of fools." Patti Smith. PEOPLE POWER!

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Gassner reaches for his luger.
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

Victoria Police Commander Leigh Gassner denied police were over-reacting. "Even the Mexican wave seems pretty harmless, but when you put it into the context of people throwing things, you can't take it lightly," he said. "There's a cultural issue about where this is occurring and we have to say that culture is no longer tolerated at the MCG, anywhere." "When I hear the word culture I reach for my Pistol." J.Goebbels.

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DEATH THREAT!
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

Minister Andre Haermeyer said he would convene a working party of police, sports bodies and venue managers to develop a uniform code of conduct for crowd behaviour at Victorian sporting events. He foreshadowed higher on-the-spot fines of up to $10,000 for drunken behaviour and ground invasions. Mr Haermeyer said the Government and police would consider banning known troublemakers. He said digital face-recognition technology could also be used against terrorism for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Navy death threat claims From AAP 15jan02 A FORMER navy sailor has claimed he received death threats after alleging he was brutalised while another sailor had a tampon forced into his mouth. Sam Golledge, a former submariner, told ABC radio and television he was forced to see a defence psychiatrist after making complaints against the navy while he was serving in the Australian Defence Force. He said he was ordered to take an anti-depressant against his will. Mr Golledge said in a separate incident another sailor was held down and a used tampon forced into his mouth. "He doesn't want to be named and he won't come forward with any information while he's still serving in the navy because he believes there is no way he's going to get the answers that he wants, and he's going to look like an outcast as well," Mr Golledge said of his former colleague. "It's one of those closed places where it's not going to get you anywhere until you get out. "And if you do, like I have, you're going to be alienated and you're going to receive death threats, things like that." The navy last week established an inquiry to investigate allegations including the sexual assault of a young female sailor on Christmas Island in early December.

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Dmitry Sklyarov: no plea
by Marcel Popescu 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/983 On Wednesday night, I spoke with Dmitry Skylarov at a small event to celebrate his homegoing, hosted by the EFF. Dmitry told me that he was upset with the U.S. Attorney's misrepresentation of his agreement with them. Specifically, Dmitry says that: He still works for Elcomsoft and has no intention of leaving anytime soon. (The announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office described Elcomsoft as Dmitry's "former employer.") There was no plea bargain made between Dmitry and the U.S. Attorney's Office (As the same announcement would lead you to believe: "...(Sklyarov) admitted his conduct in a hearing before U.S. District Judge Whyte in San Jose Federal Court. Under the agreement, Mr. Sklyarov agreed to cooperate with the United States in its ongoing prosecution of Mr. Sklyarov's former employer...") Dmitry's story has not changed: he still maintains that both he and his employer are not guilty of any misconduct. Joe Burton's Statement 12_19_01 I want to state, for the record, that we, the defense, feel that there has been an injustice done to Dmitry Sklyarov and ElcomSoft. The U. S. Attorney's December 13th Press Release is a cleverly crafted statement that promotes the notion that Dmitry admits wrongful conduct and has entered into a Plea Agreement with the U.S. Government. I categorically reject the notion that there is any admission of wrongful conduct on the part of Dmitry Sklyarov, he has simply agreed to tell his story, which I might add is the identical story he has consistently told since day one of his arrest. In addition there is, quite simply, NO Plea Agreement. He has agreed to testify for the U. S. Government, if called and he will testify for ElcomSoft, if called. I also want to set the record straight on the issue of Dmitry's employment with ElcomSoft. Dmitry has been employed since April 2000 and he remains employed by ElcomSoft and will continue his employment with ElcomSoft. It is not unexpected that the U.S. Attorneys would look for a way to "save face" in this case, however to do so, at the expense of Dmitry is completely unacceptable to me. Dmitry Sklyarov's Statement 12/19/01 I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to each person who has supported and contributed to me during my detention, these past 5 months. Naturally, I am very happy about returning to Russia and at the prospect of getting back to my family and friends. I am excited about spending the holidays in my homeland. There are two points I wish to address, today. The first point is this: I am extremely disappointed with any implication that I am, in any way, cooperating with the government. My perspective is simply this: I am a man of integrity and as such am doing nothing more that telling the truth... I am not for or against anyone. Secondly, there seems to have been some confusion as to my employment status with ElcomSoft. I would like to clear up this confusion. I have been employed by ElcomSoft since April 2000 and will continue to be employed in the future. As a matter of fact, I have remained ElcomSoft's long distance "virtual" employee throughout these past 5 months while detained, here in the United States. ElcomSoft Founder/CEO Alex Katalov's Statement 12/19/01 First, let me say that the Diversion Agreement, reached between Dmitry Sklyarov and the US Attorney's office last Thursday (December 13, 2001) was reached with ElcomSoft's complete knowledge, cooperation and our unfailing support for our employee, Dmitry Sklyarov. Neither ElcomSoft nor our legal team sees this agreement in any way counterproductive to our ongoing case, nor do we feel that Dmitry's testimony will be anything but supportive to our case. All that Dmitry has to do is to tell the truth; we, of course, welcome that; the truth will never change regardless of who calls Dmitry as a witness: the prosecution or the defense, or both. >From the company's standpoint, Dmitry's agreement serves ElcomSoft well. It provides us with the freedom and flexibility to pursue our best legal strategy without worrying about the possibility that Dmitry could face jail.

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cryptography within 1000 ft of churches, schools, playgrounds, city-ow
by lcs Mixmaster Remailer 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

http://latimes.com/news/local/la-000003663jan14.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2… Civic leaders have been presented with a proposal that would be among the toughest gun laws in the state, making it nearly impossible for new retailers to sell firearms. All in a city where gun violence is minimal. The proposed law, drafted by Councilman Chris Mears, would make it illegal to sell firearms within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, playgrounds or city-owned buildings. In Irvine, almost every commercial center is within a short walking distance of one or more of those. ... We can't shoulder a gun to fight the enemy," said Chris Mears, an Irvine attorney leading the campaign http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-093001voices.story Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mears 18 Wandering Rill, Irvine, CA 92612 They have two children, Ben and Sophie, attending Vista Verde Middle School in Irvine. FAX (949) 724 6045 cmears(a)ci.irvine.ca.us .... Some folks just need killin'

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James Bovard On Fighting Terrorism, Saving Tyrants
by Jei 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:17:53 -0500 From: Matthew Gaylor <freematt(a)coil.com> To: Matthew Gaylor <freematt(a)coil.com> Subject: James Bovard On Fighting Terrorism, Saving Tyrants

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An Apology To mattd
by mattd 15 Jan '02

15 Jan '02

>>Mattd, In a recent post to the cypherpunks mailing list, I implied that you were a borderline retarded, imbecilic loser with absolutely nothing of any interest to say. I was wrong.<< Actually I would have trouble arguing with that but for some few who listen and respond,not just directly but on lists,so I know I'm not alone. What I meant to say was that I believe you to be a sad, pathetic teenager << (Why thank you!) >>of limited intelligence who has never quite recovered from the wedgies meted out by your betters. << Last one to try got a split lip.It was so long ago I forget.Im 47,btw.How young did you say U were? And does Might make right? Meet Faustine and Tim and Marc,theres plenty of bullies and their bootlickers here. That you eschew the name your parents gave you in favor of the nom de perdant 'mattd' ( (door)matt?) proves well the point. Ah... the point mattT was taken? I've only been online a little over a year.Dont tread on me. >>If you somehow manage to gain employment despite the economic downturn and your limited qualifications, << I work the black seam,since the gst its exploded.Collapse of Govts predicted. >>you might find your self-respect improved << Some find it to high,you cant please everyone. >>to the point where you can contribute in a positive way to society.<< WTF! Is this Punks and Anarchy or the fucking junior woodchucks? BUCK you FUDDY! >>You can't live off federal welfare assistance forever. << Well the dole only lasted 10 years and the invalid pension 20 so I guess Ill have to go on the age pension soon.Your right.Crypto-anarchy will never happen right Bill? >>The quick service restaurant industry might well be a field where you can gain the discipline you'll need before approaching cypherpunk list members for a position as an entry-level assistant.<< I applied to Mc Donalds last May.Haven't heard back.Id like to be your funeral director. >>Feel free to threaten to have me killed.<< OK.Ill go you one better if you want. >>I haven't had a death threat in months. -Bill 777 --- 777 777 --- 777<< Your don't get out much do you. "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin. Wonder what old ben would say about ad hominems?

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