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Piece Description
Recently on Twitter the phenomenon of #amazonfail erupted in protest of actions by Amazon deemed censorship. This news analysis piece looks at a far more deadly possibility of censorship in the Pacific.
Transcript
This segment is a piece of news analysis. As such it reflects my professional judgment relative to the conclusions reached. The views expressed herein do not reflect those held by individual LISNews Netcast Network producers or by the administration of LISNews. Listener discretion is encouraged.
The news has been slow as of late. As noted by technology pundit Om Malik on IPTV show Cranky Geeks, a culture of fear exists right now. From Malik's perspective there are many cash-rich technology companies sitting on tremendous war chests flush with cash that normally would be spent but isn't. Hoarding seems to be taking place to stave off self-destruction. This sets part of the stage for this malaise.
Last week, the United States Department of Homeland Security saw the release of an intelligence report relative to “right wing extremism”. I have had a chance to review this brief nine...
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Intro and Outro
INTRO:Stephen Michael Kellat of the LISNews Netcast Network brings us a quick message on censorship.
OUTRO:That was Stephen Michael Kellat from the LISNews Netcast Network.
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Michael J. Kellat, engineer
