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In reply to the discussion: Anonymous and the Supposed Hack. [View all]chowder66
(9,070 posts)It is troublesome that our systems can be virtually infiltrated, if they were. That is not something to applaud regardless of what side you are on. If they can do it then there will be those that want to organize to do it from the opposite side. I think Anonymous could do some greater good regarding things like this.
If Anonymous reviewed the systems virtually and found holes, backdoors, etc then the responsible thing to do is to report any issues they find and refrain from making any changes or blocking any pathways. I suppose the reporting would have to be to wikileaks or somewhere else.
Also this "Anonymous" statement could be meant as a potential "warning". A warning that if they can get in... then the system needs to be reviewed and investigated regardless...to ensure security and fair elections, at least when it comes to the electronics. Granted my understanding is that there is no proof of such a breach.
Convenient;
If Anonymous did what they said, and if it changed or thwarted the planned outcome, then Rove would not be
able to accuse them of tampering with anything because it would reveal that he in fact did have something in place.
So I am not cheering but it does bring focus onto this particular setup in Ohio which could be a template for reform up on the Hill.