Coronavirus 2019-nCov: Political Thread

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Suuuure the liberals are just going to allow the Trump administration to start his own federal voting program. Riiiiiiight.

They don't have a choice with the Emergency Powers Act. And the White House would only be offering federal guidance for all 50 states. Perhaps even funding websites, call centers, etc.

We could do it in a fair way.

I don't think Liberals would have objected to Trump making the following public address:

My fellow Americans,

As you all are aware, we are in a great battle with the invisible enemy. But the 2020 elections are right around the corner. We want everyone to be able to vote, and vote safely. Therefore, I am enacting the Voter Safey Act, which is going to revolutionize the voting process "like never before". You are going to be able to vote from your phone, your home computer, or via a standard telephone call. You will be validated in privacy and safety, and by doing so, we will all move one step closer to defeating the insidious, alien, virus (TM) that has plagued our nation.

May God bless you all and keep you safe.

DJT

[Kung Wu]

Delusional.

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Delusional.

Bi-partisan regulatory body. Did we not amend some of the voting laws this year to allow more mail-in ballots? Why would a Liberal be against making voting easier? That's been their rallying cry since the beginning of time.

I personally think we all should have been voting from our phone 10 years ago. It would save a ton of money. Now that we have face recognition software on our phones, security would be a snap.

[revenge_of_shocka_khan]

Suuuure the liberals are just going to allow the Trump administration to start his own federal voting program. Riiiiiiight.

I couldn't resist this one, sorry for the direct response and injecting myself into your discussion.......

Yup, he sure did....it's a volunteer 'army'. Conspiring together and filing lawsuits. No need to start a federal voting program when you have kooks like this to do your bidding.

Here's a quack who touts colloidal silver as a cure for the corona virus (google it).....
"social distancing is a double standard"
https://www.kusi.com/dr-steven-hotze...al-and-absurd/

Has a 2.6 grade (how can a doc rate that low, you ask? Read for yourself) on healthgrades:
https://www.healthgrades.com/physici...en-hotze-2cxdh

He seems to have a fan base in San Diego, they seem to like his quack remedies. Perhaps our friend, Mr. Ruiz?

Well, in his spare time (besides calling the governor of texas and asking him to shoot protesters) he also files lawsuits disenfranchising people:
https://www.courthousenews.com/texas...utdown-orders/

Which failed at the state supreme court, AND at the federal level, which is pretty hard to do, seeing as the federal judge and the Texas Supreme Court are pretty conservative and republican.
https://www.vox.com/21545808/texas-h...-hotze-hollins

And who was his lawyer? "Subway" Jared Woodfil, who ran the Republican Party in Harris County until the moderates forced him out.....(I respect Ed Emmett and was regretful he got voted out)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_...nty%20chairman.

Crooks, cranks and Trump. Teaming and scheming to disenfranchise Houstonians since 2020......

[Kung Wu]

Bi-partisan regulatory body. Did we not amend some of the voting laws this year to allow more mail-in ballots? Why would a Liberal be against making voting easier? That's been their rallying cry since the beginning of time.

I personally think we all should have been voting from our phone 10 years ago. It would save a ton of money. Now that we have face recognition software on our phones, security would be a snap.

You have no idea how insecure your mobile device is.

[jdmee]

You have no idea how insecure your mobile device is.

Thinking we can get Biometrics passed when we can't even get a picture ID passed shows Cold is not only an ass but an idiot.

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You have no idea how insecure your mobile device is.

So I currently use my phone to access financial accounts (all over the world) on a routine basis. Are you saying I should just toss it in the garbage and go back to the teller?

I think if modern encryption and two-factor authentication has kept me secure for years while accessing the vast majority of my liquid assets, it's sufficient to cast a vote in an election.

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Thinking we can get Biometrics passed when we can't even get a picture ID passed shows Cold is not only an ass but an idiot.

Let me guess, you currently use a flip-phone, live in a shack in the mountains with no running water, and sleep under the security of a tinfoil blanket? Good luck with that.

I use facial recognition technology on a daily basis. News flash! It works...

Welcome to the 21st Century!

Educate yourself..

https://www.securityinfowatch.com/access-identity/biometrics/facial-recognition-solutions/article/21152899/serious-advancements-in-facial-recognition-technologies

Facial recognition was thought of as a revolutionary breakthrough when it debuted as a proof of concept in the mid-1960s. Although it was originally a “man-machine” technology with an extremely limited potential back in the day, it truly captured the imagination with futuristic use cases.

Fast forward to today – and the evolution of this biometric identification technique has paved its way toward full automation, ubiquity, and jaw-dropping accuracy. It kicks in every time you unlock an electronic device with your face, cross the border between some countries, or walk by the sensors of a modern employee attendance control system. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the tech is superseding tickets as a touchless way to enter stadiums and enjoy sporting events in New York and Los Angeles.

Facial screening techniques that use limited datasets have been around for quite some time. A 2017 study by a team of Stanford University researchers was one of the earliest initiatives in this area. Postdoctoral fellow Amarjot Singh and his colleagues made the first breakthrough in disguised face identification (DFI).

The traditional facial recognition logic revolves around identifying several key points on a human face. When combined, they form a visual pattern that can be uniquely attributed to a specific individual. These markers are mainly concentrated around the eyes, nose, and lips. To enable successful recognition when the bottom part of a face is hidden, the scientists used a larger number of key points in the areas that remain visible, namely the eyes and nose.

The DFI system relies on what is called the “spatial fusion convolutional network” to spot 14 key points on a photo of one’s face. According to Singh, the accuracy of this approach can fluctuate considerably depending on the disguise and the peculiarities of the background behind the person.

As time went by, more groundbreaking research surfaced in this realm and took the efficiency of facial recognition further. In May 2019, analysts from the University of Bradford headed by Professor Hassan Ugail released a whitepaper reflecting their findings on this matter. They were able to achieve a 90% identification success rate with just the bottom half of a face visible.

You're welcome.

[Kung Wu]

So I currently use my phone to access financial accounts (all over the world) on a routine basis. Are you saying I should just toss it in the garbage and go back to the teller?

I think if modern encryption and two-factor authentication has kept me secure for years while accessing the vast majority of my liquid assets, it's sufficient to cast a vote in an election.

Be thankful you haven't been targeted.

Do you use Facebook?

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Be thankful you haven't been targeted.

Do you use Facebook?

Nope.

[Kung Wu]

Nope.

Smart!

Do you have any pictures of yourself on your mobile device?

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Smart!

Do you have any pictures of yourself on your mobile device?

Just my ****!

I'm sorry, I had too!

[Kung Wu]

Just my ****!

I'm sorry, I had too!

LOL

But I think you get the point without me even saying it.

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LOL

But I think you get the point without me even saying it.

I don't back my files up to any stinkin' cloud either. I know how that **** works...

Dumb celebrities!

[Kung Wu]

I don't back my files up to any stinkin' cloud either. I know how that **** works...

Dumb celebrities!

Don't have to. Everything I need is already on the mobile device I need it on.