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Igel

(35,196 posts)
4. The "protections" eliminated
Mon Apr 22, 2019, 11:07 AM
Apr 2019

have been things like offices.

Offices don't protect; software, firewalls, other security measures are the protections.

I haven't heard that any firewalls were eliminated, software security procedures banned, etc., etc. I have heard that some states have upgraded their systems and protections; utility companies, ditto. I wouldn't expect to hear about most of the steps taken, so whether you think there were any or were none is entirely a question of belief and assumption: But if I heard about them, you can be sure that the Russians (and others) would have heard about them. I suspect that would require the sharing of classified information, if at the federal level (there being, as far as I know, no comparable classification scheme for states). Still, absence of evidence remains no evidence of absence.

Dump believes Putin. He said so in Helsinki SHRED Apr 2019 #1
That's right, it must have slipped my mind... onecaliberal Apr 2019 #3
Actually, they've been eliminating and/or purposefully underfunding protections. n/t woodsprite Apr 2019 #2
The "protections" eliminated Igel Apr 2019 #4
Yes I am. The Republicans are in better shape to steal this election than they were in 2016... PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #5
Meanwhile we are debating impeachment of a criminal occupying the White House. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #6
Because it's too late to do anything about the vote. Republican corruption must be exposed... PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #8
If people are not allowed to vote because of suppression, we can't win. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #10
It's the only way Trump has a chance. world wide wally Apr 2019 #7
I've heard reporting on NPR that progress has been made, although it is not uniform Nitram Apr 2019 #9
States are regulating social media? JayhawkSD Apr 2019 #29
No, States are tightening up security on the voting process from voter registration roles to Nitram Apr 2019 #31
After so many years shanti Apr 2019 #11
Russia would never change votes. They're just checking on information... onecaliberal Apr 2019 #13
Were there actual hacks to steal votes? JayhawkSD Apr 2019 #30
Of course not NYMinute Apr 2019 #12
Our candidates, murielm99 Apr 2019 #14
And nothing will be done before the election JohnnyRingo Apr 2019 #15
Democracy is hanging by a thread and Republicans don't give a damn. Firestorm49 Apr 2019 #16
They're profiting nicely. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #17
Already a Campaign Issue: Election Cybersecurity... MartyTheGreek Apr 2019 #18
It worked once for Chump, why would he do anything to prevent it? Hassler Apr 2019 #19
Act of war spike91nz Apr 2019 #20
The corporatists seem to have a death grip on the entirety of our systems. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #21
Amen to that. Duppers Apr 2019 #25
Yep! Absolutely. And with growing fear and deep concern. calimary Apr 2019 #22
There's nothing the Dems can do nationally because the Senate and Trump will block everything DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2019 #23
Every blue state should pass laws regarding tax returns and ballot eligibility. onecaliberal Apr 2019 #28
I posted about it yesterday here... Duppers Apr 2019 #24
Isn't that against his oath of office? Prez is supposed to protect and defend. In fact, he Karadeniz Apr 2019 #26
They has been strengthening in some areas...in MO, they still continue to offer paper ballots... SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #27
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