Hand held devices have changed the game, I can look up how to style the perfect messy bun through a six minute tutorial on Youtube, while I'm in the bathroom trying to look like I'm not trying too hard.
These how-to videos and lyric video have sharpened up and now everyone is used to getting their dose of secret style tricks, or easily watching a math whiz teach them the tricky Pythagorean theorem since they can't understand their professor's foreign accent. They Pinterest and Facebook during class hours relying on Youtube for a step by step how to later on, during crunch time (aka, before 11:59pm when homework assignments and quizzes are due).
Releasing a music video isn't sufficient anymore, everyone wants to stay ahead of the game and feel special. (Our generation is like that, a pinch of entitled, slightly trophy seeking, and of course madly self centered as evidenced by the alarming number of selfies that hit the web daily before 9am). People want to feel like they are getting singled out and treated right (they are trying to make the most of their bought data perhaps? or their 500$ plus cellular devices). So naturally entertainers try an make their fans feel included by releasing a behind the scenes "making of" video. It still does not wake people up to the idea that makeup helps, things are staged, choreographed, and basically these celebrities are fed by their assistants. But the behind the scenes allows people to pretend like they were there and extend the satisfaction that a very rehearsed crafted music video brings. The what to watch popular page of Youtube's main page showcases videos titled, "Woody Harrelson 1989 Monologue (SNL)", "Hollywood Documentary: Johnny Depp", "Fifty Shades of Grey" (Official Trailer HD), and Jim Carrey giving people bowl cuts on Jimmy Kimmel. You can access almost anything through Youtube. Is it any surprise that the Utah National Guard was thrown into the lion's pit for the content they participated in that ended up on Youtube?
Everyone uses Youtube, for the most part, that's even where Ellen Degeneres finds half of her guests on her talk show. The main goal on Youtube is to generate views that sometimes result in a Like or Dislike, thumbs up or down, but the main ticket is views. I contributed to those views when I first caught wind of a controversial Youtube video linked to the Utah National Guard. Bad press for the military? Yikes, once that fire is lit, there's no defusing it. Same goes for many stories that are prematurely reported on, throwing out word of mouth before facts are clear and available. Don't even get me started on fine print retractions. Damage done. Reporters and their halfhearted apologies.
Camp Williams Utah National Guard Base https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopM_BdYg0U
The point of this is that the entire Utah National Guard was not involved in this project, in fact in the video you rarely see uniformed soldiers. This video launched an internal investigation, that may have been reported to ease the public but then again it creates a panic, how did the base commanders and high ranking officers not know what was occurring on their own base, that is supposed to be heavily patrolled and trained soldier surveillance? It leads to the assumption that people looked the other way when they saw this activity taking place, that does not help the public view when the military is under the scrutiny of the media lens.
Not only half dressed women operating artillery and vehicles, but the fact that this brought attention to Utah as well. Perception of Utah and it's people varies but a common compliant is that the people are judgmental. The public was able to point the finger back at Utah with the surfacing of this story,
"Your tax dollars at work ladies and gentlemen" (abcNEWS.com New York 2:26) Ouch, buuuuurn.
He's not wrong, but this incident casts shade on the whole establishment, frustration from the public who wants more from their government and by more they don't mean more clips of bikini clad women hanging out with soldiers. It was for a good cause unfortunately doesn't suffice in this case, and I'm sure the word getting about about this calender is the silver lining that they are leaning on. I hope the fact that the calender got a lot of recognition was worth demotion and an investigation on these soldiers records. Think twice about that internet stuff everybody, if you don't want people to see it, DO NOT VIDEO IT.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Clairvoyant
I watched these documentaries knowing this question was coming.
Patriot or Traitor.
This question is meant to be either or, and probably simple.
Gauge what you personally hold more important.
Freedom or Privacy.
The problem is it's not about me.
I operate in a unique mindset, where I have been raised to do what is best for the Army, who represents America. This scores me as unwavering supporter of my government. My example has always been my dad who I have never heard utter a single negative comment about his Commander in Chief (President). You could call that naive, but loyal sounds better to me. Yay for propaganda!
We're talking about a nation that does not give a shit about their privacy.
They dispel every gosh thing in their life on the internet.
Why do they care about privacy all a sudden?
On written record Edward Snowden is a liar.
On written record the Government is a liar.
Edward Snowden signed a non-disclosure agreement indicating he understood that he was agreeing that he would never reveal the content associated with the NSA.
If your signature doesn't mean anything why is this still a thing?
By that point alone, Edward Snowden belongs in prison.
In this aspect, I'm unsure why there is even debate, did his agreement say that he could whistle blow or did it say he could never reveal the content of the NSA? Because you cannot do both.
Read the privacy agreements, these companies under scrutiny probably told you in some undecipherable way that they were breaching your privacy, using and sending you information to a third party, the GOV... You probably said yes. Even if you didn't mean to.
The U.S. Government falls under the U.S. Constitution as well of the Bill of Rights indicating that the Government is limited. They lied, so I expect the people, if they care so badly, to overthrow the government.. Follow through. Send these men that violated the Bill of Rights to prison too. You'll quickly discover that will not happen, the people do not care enough.
The Government will argue that this was all done in an effort to protect the people of this nation.
Edward Snowden will say that this was all done in an effort to protect the rights of this nation.
Okay Edward, protect our rights while simultaneously releasing information that we were/are spying on the German chancellor? Hurt our relations with the Germans? Sure, why not it's not like we haven't had enough wars with them already. What's one more. Consequently, this has caused several other countries to really wonder, weakening our alliances. Would you still argue that this was done for the greater good? Where's the give and take? Take our freedom and privacy and put it to work and in action, exercise it, while giving the rest of the world dangerous information?
Germany already knew we were spying on them, why would you show evidence to confirm it?
The public already knew that the Government was watching them, everything they did, WHY provide evidence to confirm it?
In the back of my mind, because I'm not a politic crazed patriotic heartless drone, I recognize Edward Snowden as someone who spoke out against the majority. (This could be because I have been studying the Spiral of Silence Theory in Comm 1050) I want to believe that had I been in Nazi German in 1900's that I would have resisted the German Government and spoken out, and fought against them. I want to believe that if i had been on the same bus as Rosa Parks that I would have chosen the right, and opposed the adversary. I wouldn't argue that these instances relate precisely to the Edward Snowden uprising, to be honest I really kind of believe that he has an immature idealism. I will commend his bravery, America is a bitch to go against. Bullies suck, but life is life and really the Government is not trying to control you, they are trying to protect you, HOW is the blurry aspect. Edward's intent is genuine. And I'm inspired by his ability to explain and expound on this breach in an non-egotisical way, I really do believe he did it because he thought he was empowering his (at one point) fellow Americans. It's easy to ascertain that he is no longer considered an American citizen.
The only time I've ever really believed a politician ever is when President Bush was in office. {Professor Young I can just see you boiling} I've never seen a more vulnerable man in my life than he post 9/11. He was broken that his nation, his brothers had suffered. In fact, any time I hear his voice I feel the whole event all over. My tender heart swells when I hear his voice. He was broken that such a wrong had occurred. I genuinely believed him when he said that America would be okay. After, before, the politics... whatever. That's my one and only united believing connection to the Government. The rest, irrelevant. I just do what the President says and if every fiber of my being says a situation is wrong, and that there is no good resulting from it, that is when I will ruffle my feathers and make some noise. The government ignoring my privacy? Mmm, I'm good its all on my Facebook forever anyway. Have at it.
Both the U.S. NSA and Edward Snowden are relying on a what if argument.
Snowden arguing that it may not have significance to you immediately, but one day the Government may rain down on you for something, and they will be able to use every intel they have accumulated over the years against you. They have a case on you prepared and ready in the chance that the opportunity arises.
The U.S. NSA is banking on the what if of look at what we could potentially thwart with our research and intel, look what we can try to stop from happening. "We are ready we have it all.. " We have your back, we'll find the enemy. We are watching.
I hope Snowden likes Russia.
And I mean that, in a polite loving neighborly way.
Thanks for thinking of me Ed, unfortunately I think that I pick the NSA.
Pointing out the obvious, Snowden you will now go down in history for telling people what they already know.
Hey Ed now that you're in cohorts with every other nation but America, tell your pal Germany not to be pissed! (even though they are spying on us right back) You may have been trying to stand up for us USA folk, but you handed some mighty powerful folks the dagger to make a big mess.
Patriot or Traitor.
This question is meant to be either or, and probably simple.
Gauge what you personally hold more important.
Freedom or Privacy.
The problem is it's not about me.
I operate in a unique mindset, where I have been raised to do what is best for the Army, who represents America. This scores me as unwavering supporter of my government. My example has always been my dad who I have never heard utter a single negative comment about his Commander in Chief (President). You could call that naive, but loyal sounds better to me. Yay for propaganda!
We're talking about a nation that does not give a shit about their privacy.
They dispel every gosh thing in their life on the internet.
Why do they care about privacy all a sudden?
On written record Edward Snowden is a liar.
On written record the Government is a liar.
Edward Snowden signed a non-disclosure agreement indicating he understood that he was agreeing that he would never reveal the content associated with the NSA.
If your signature doesn't mean anything why is this still a thing?
By that point alone, Edward Snowden belongs in prison.
In this aspect, I'm unsure why there is even debate, did his agreement say that he could whistle blow or did it say he could never reveal the content of the NSA? Because you cannot do both.
Read the privacy agreements, these companies under scrutiny probably told you in some undecipherable way that they were breaching your privacy, using and sending you information to a third party, the GOV... You probably said yes. Even if you didn't mean to.
The U.S. Government falls under the U.S. Constitution as well of the Bill of Rights indicating that the Government is limited. They lied, so I expect the people, if they care so badly, to overthrow the government.. Follow through. Send these men that violated the Bill of Rights to prison too. You'll quickly discover that will not happen, the people do not care enough.
The Government will argue that this was all done in an effort to protect the people of this nation.
Edward Snowden will say that this was all done in an effort to protect the rights of this nation.
Okay Edward, protect our rights while simultaneously releasing information that we were/are spying on the German chancellor? Hurt our relations with the Germans? Sure, why not it's not like we haven't had enough wars with them already. What's one more. Consequently, this has caused several other countries to really wonder, weakening our alliances. Would you still argue that this was done for the greater good? Where's the give and take? Take our freedom and privacy and put it to work and in action, exercise it, while giving the rest of the world dangerous information?
Germany already knew we were spying on them, why would you show evidence to confirm it?
The public already knew that the Government was watching them, everything they did, WHY provide evidence to confirm it?
In the back of my mind, because I'm not a politic crazed patriotic heartless drone, I recognize Edward Snowden as someone who spoke out against the majority. (This could be because I have been studying the Spiral of Silence Theory in Comm 1050) I want to believe that had I been in Nazi German in 1900's that I would have resisted the German Government and spoken out, and fought against them. I want to believe that if i had been on the same bus as Rosa Parks that I would have chosen the right, and opposed the adversary. I wouldn't argue that these instances relate precisely to the Edward Snowden uprising, to be honest I really kind of believe that he has an immature idealism. I will commend his bravery, America is a bitch to go against. Bullies suck, but life is life and really the Government is not trying to control you, they are trying to protect you, HOW is the blurry aspect. Edward's intent is genuine. And I'm inspired by his ability to explain and expound on this breach in an non-egotisical way, I really do believe he did it because he thought he was empowering his (at one point) fellow Americans. It's easy to ascertain that he is no longer considered an American citizen.
The only time I've ever really believed a politician ever is when President Bush was in office. {Professor Young I can just see you boiling} I've never seen a more vulnerable man in my life than he post 9/11. He was broken that his nation, his brothers had suffered. In fact, any time I hear his voice I feel the whole event all over. My tender heart swells when I hear his voice. He was broken that such a wrong had occurred. I genuinely believed him when he said that America would be okay. After, before, the politics... whatever. That's my one and only united believing connection to the Government. The rest, irrelevant. I just do what the President says and if every fiber of my being says a situation is wrong, and that there is no good resulting from it, that is when I will ruffle my feathers and make some noise. The government ignoring my privacy? Mmm, I'm good its all on my Facebook forever anyway. Have at it.
Both the U.S. NSA and Edward Snowden are relying on a what if argument.
Snowden arguing that it may not have significance to you immediately, but one day the Government may rain down on you for something, and they will be able to use every intel they have accumulated over the years against you. They have a case on you prepared and ready in the chance that the opportunity arises.
The U.S. NSA is banking on the what if of look at what we could potentially thwart with our research and intel, look what we can try to stop from happening. "We are ready we have it all.. " We have your back, we'll find the enemy. We are watching.
I hope Snowden likes Russia.
And I mean that, in a polite loving neighborly way.
Thanks for thinking of me Ed, unfortunately I think that I pick the NSA.
Pointing out the obvious, Snowden you will now go down in history for telling people what they already know.
Hey Ed now that you're in cohorts with every other nation but America, tell your pal Germany not to be pissed! (even though they are spying on us right back) You may have been trying to stand up for us USA folk, but you handed some mighty powerful folks the dagger to make a big mess.
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