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We should stop talking about this immediately and focus on the real issues like arresting Julian Assange for aiding the enemy, several of the things he leaked c

by Drakim 14y ago

We should stop talking about this immediately and focus on the real issues like arresting Julian Assange for aiding the enemy, several of the things he leaked could potentially be used by the enemy in some way, somehow.

pstuart 14y ago
I was tempted to add to the sarcasm thread but I'll save that for reddit. A key problem here is getting and maintaining attention by a significant majority of the population. Depressing information like this, coupled with the sense of powerlessness turns people off and relegates stories like this to the politically aware fringe of society. The Daily Show and Colbert Report seem to have the right approach, but they are not enough. I have an idea for a start-up that could do interesting things with this notion, but between time contraints and not having a partner in crime I fear it will never happen.
- bbatsell 14y ago
  > Depressing information like this, coupled with the sense of powerlessness turns people off and relegates stories like this to the politically aware fringe of society. Even as a fairly politically-active person, I succumb to this exact sense of powerlessness. It's absolutely the key problem. > I have an idea for a start-up that could do interesting things with this notion, but between time contraints and not having a partner in crime I fear it will never happen. If you're comfortable sharing, I would love to hear it. It's a problem domain that really needs some attention and effort.
  - pstuart 14y ago
    I know ideas are a dime a dozen and that it's execution that matters but it's hard for me to share on a site like HN. I'll send it to you directly for feedback, etc. Essentially it's about using social media in a different fashion then currently done (i.e., social broadcasting), humor, mockery, ego, shame, titillation and story telling.
- andreyf 14y ago
  What's the idea?
- muratmutlu 14y ago
  More people need to get angry, it's incredible this can happen but you're right it just ends up with a feeling of powerlessness knowing that these people will never be brought to justice and will continue living with huge wealth
- deleted 14y ago
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- saraid216 14y ago
  I just want to voice some token support. What little you've said here makes me want to encourage it. Even if you never manage to escape the time constraints, find some people who can get in on the vision and start the ball rolling. Hell, you might be able to get Stewart or Colbert to angel you.

by Drakim 14y ago

pstuart 14y ago

I was tempted to add to the sarcasm thread but I'll save that for reddit. A key problem here is getting and maintaining attention by a significant majority of the population. Depressing information like this, coupled with the sense of powerlessness turns people off and relegates stories like this to the politically aware fringe of society. The Daily Show and Colbert Report seem to have the right approach, but they are not enough. I have an idea for a start-up that could do interesting things with this notion, but between time contraints and not having a partner in crime I fear it will never happen.

bbatsell 14y ago
> Depressing information like this, coupled with the sense of powerlessness turns people off and relegates stories like this to the politically aware fringe of society. Even as a fairly politically-active person, I succumb to this exact sense of powerlessness. It's absolutely the key problem. > I have an idea for a start-up that could do interesting things with this notion, but between time contraints and not having a partner in crime I fear it will never happen. If you're comfortable sharing, I would love to hear it. It's a problem domain that really needs some attention and effort.
- pstuart 14y ago
  I know ideas are a dime a dozen and that it's execution that matters but it's hard for me to share on a site like HN. I'll send it to you directly for feedback, etc. Essentially it's about using social media in a different fashion then currently done (i.e., social broadcasting), humor, mockery, ego, shame, titillation and story telling.
andreyf 14y ago
What's the idea?
muratmutlu 14y ago
More people need to get angry, it's incredible this can happen but you're right it just ends up with a feeling of powerlessness knowing that these people will never be brought to justice and will continue living with huge wealth
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saraid216 14y ago
I just want to voice some token support. What little you've said here makes me want to encourage it. Even if you never manage to escape the time constraints, find some people who can get in on the vision and start the ball rolling. Hell, you might be able to get Stewart or Colbert to angel you.