We all have dreams, or at least goals that we know are probably not going to be totally realized. Its one of the hallmarks for a successful person, that they set goals that others will tell you are impossible to reach. These goals are the driving force behind many of the most exciting and innovative developments in human history. Sure, I don’t think that Benjamin Franklin set a goal to create a worldwide information superhighway, but he did manage some pretty impressive stuff. But when the RIAA and MPAA set goals that while seeming unobtainable, are still at the very least totally beyond reprehensible, even if only 10% is realized, this is where you must draw the line. I just can’t see how any sane human would ask for the government to put less resources to fight terrorism, so they can be sure the new Gaga album sells a few extra copies…but they are asking just that.
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Also this week, how Twitter has built an empire 140 characters at a time, encouraging developers to help it on its way, only to cast them asside when it get big enough to do without them. Surprising, no, but it sure does feel like a load of crap. And as always, we have this week in history, and news of the What the Fudge variety.

There’s a time when you have to say enough is enough, and we are well past that point with the complete and total lack of effective leadership in the TSA, and/or the department of Homeland Security.  The United States of America deserves, and as a citizen I DEMAND that the government get a clue, and actually take some action to ensure the safety of the American people.  When a person is reported not once, but twice as an imminent threat, when they are put on not one but two terror watch lists, how the #@!$!* does this same person with known ties to terrorist groups get on board and international flight with more than enough explosives to destroy the plane mid-flight?  Incompetence, and a complete lack of effective leadership, that’s how.

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How do we justify letting the CIA ignore repeated warnings, how do we justify an airport screening system that is so broken it spends tens of millions of dollars on useless policies, confiscating untold millions of “banned items” that even Macgyver would find useless, how can we justify pulling people aside for random screenings, when each and every terrorism expert you talk to says that its a waste of resources, you can’t.  The most effective way to stop terrorism is to stop terrorists, sounds stupefyingly simple doesn’t it, but what I mean is you look for terrorist, not fingernail clippers.  You don’t concentrate on looking for banned items, you concentrate on looking for people who pose a threat.  Until this administration can get this through their heads, they are wasting out time and our money.  After what has to be the most egregious laps in security since 9/11, it is unforgivable that President Obama would stand in front of the American people and not hold those responsible, accountable.  The US homeland security secretary, Janet Napolitano should be fired, the CIA cheif Leon E. Panetta should be fired, and more I’m sure.  Mr. President, you promised that you would hold people accountable if they failed to preform their duties at the highest level, take immediate action to hold those who failed to lead responsible, or allow the American people to see you as a Liar who does not hold our safety as an important part of your JOB.

Also on the show, this week in history, CES stuff, and news thats just weird.

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