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I agree with all points. But, when the mistakes of Iraq (remember Powell's evidence for WMD?) are so recent, I have to ask haven't we learned anything? The sol
by josho 10y ago
I agree with all points. But, when the mistakes of Iraq (remember Powell's evidence for WMD?) are so recent, I have to ask haven't we learned anything?
The solution is for the NSA to share their evidence to a third party and the third party to come forward saying, "yup, I've seen the evidence and it is clear and irrefutable". I believe congress/senate are usually that third party, but for something technical like this I think they would benefit from inviting someone like Bruce Schneier to those sessions.
Will it happen. No. But, should it happen? Yes. Especially if there are to be escalations.
- grandalf 10y agoThese are excellent points. I think everyone has forgotten that the cold war was a big deal and the world took a breath of fresh air when it ended. The largely unsubstantiated anti-Russian rhetoric is (regardless of whether it is true or false) provocative and dangerous, and I think quite irresponsible.
- josho 10y agoPerhaps its evidence that the NSA needs to shift resources from its data collections apparatus to securing our nation's own resources. But, no instead its used as evidence to beat the war drum.
- scarmig 10y agoMy most likely scenario for war is Putin thinking he has more control over Trump than he does, launching an aggressive attack against Russia's neighbors, and then Trump feeling embarrassed and responding in kind. But I agree wholeheartedly: the first and foremost purpose of the NSA should be securing the USA's IT infrastructure.