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It's not like he took an oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" or anything like that.....

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-i-dont-know-uphold-the-constitution-1235331041/

#uspolitics #MadKing #constitutionalcrisis

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This week has been a trying disaster....

floridabeckers.us/cepheus/2025/5/2/a-new-dark-age #science #politics #commentary

Happy to be graduating. #UFGrad #prouddad

Daughter waving from graduational processional

Daughter looking back to the stand for her family

Well..time for a proud dad moment. My daughter is graduating this weekend from #UF with her BS in Biology cum laude. MCATs for her in the fall and then apply to medical school after a gap year. #UFGrad #prouddad.

A mostly empty Exacttech Arena in Univeristy of Florida’s campus in preparation for CLAS graduation ceremony

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RSAC Sets A Dangerous Precedent for Cybersecurity Leadership

The cybersecurity community deserves better than what we're witnessing at RSAC 2025, today.

While Kristi Noem delivers today's keynote, the absence of traditional cybersecurity leaders from agencies like NSA and CISA speaks volumes about shifting priorities in our field.

This contrast becomes even more troubling when viewed alongside recent developments with Chris Krebs. The former CISA director - widely respected for his defense of election security - has faced unprecedented retaliation: security clearances revoked, his employer SentinelOne effectively blacklisted, and federal investigations directed into his tenure for simply upholding the integrity of our democratic systems.

Meanwhile, Secretary Noem - who has publicly committed to "reining in" CISA's disinformation efforts and called its election integrity work "shocking" - receives our industry's most prestigious speaking platform. Her tenure at DHS has featured more political theater than substantive cybersecurity leadership — or just leadership in general — prioritizing spectacle over the technical expertise and collaborative approach our field demands.

Full text @ https://gist.github.com/hrbrmstr/6e3323266bd4dc7787ed7a0a9f1be8d4

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Good read from @hrbrmstr on the Trump administration's retaliation against Chris Krebs, given that the RSA conference is rapidly approaching.

"Silence is not safety. Silence is capitulation. If the cybersecurity community cannot defend its own when the truth is under attack, then what exactly are we protecting?"

https://rud.is/b/2025/04/17/trumps-retaliation-against-chris-krebs-and-the-cybersecurity-industrys-deafening-silence/

from the blog: the subtitle reads: "The Industry’s Response: Silence, Not Solidarity," followed by:

"Despite Krebs’ reputation for professionalism and integrity, the cybersecurity industry has, with rare exceptions, responded with silence. Reuters reached out to 33 major cybersecurity firms and three industry groups—only one responded with a comment. Industry leaders, major vendors, and conference organizers have largely avoided public statements. Even companies with direct ties to Krebs, such as Microsoft and CrowdStrike, declined to comment."

"This silence is not just disappointing—it’s dangerous. The executive order against Krebs is not merely a personal vendetta; it is a test of constitutional norms and the independence of the cybersecurity profession. By targeting Krebs for telling the truth, the administration is sending a message: dissent—especially when it contradicts the preferred political narrative—will be punished. The industry’s lack of response is, in effect, complicity."

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They want us exhausted, they want us to accept futility, they want us to be nihilistic and give the fuck up.
I am willing to cede exhaustion, but that's the line.

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From The Sydney Morning Herald

Planning to travel to Donald Trump’s America? Think twice. You are neither a wanted nor welcome ...

"Eight hours later, after three interview teams and extensive examination of my laptop and iPhone, they decided I'd come on an unusual route to the US, namely from Australia via Asia ... Although there was no evidence of wrongdoing, I was sent back to Australia, meaning I was unable to join the cruise, valued at $15,000 and not refundable."

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Planning to travel to Donald Trump’s It America? Think twice. You are neither a wanted nor welcome.
On March 11, after a 24-hour flight from Sydney via Hong Kong and New York’s JFK Airport, with my final destination being Miami to board a cruise, I was detained by border control at JFK for “enhanced vetting” as per the executive directive signed by the US president on January 25.

Eight hours later, after three interview teams and extensive examination of my laptop and iPhone, they decided I'd come on an unusual route to the US, namely from Australia via Asia (I flew premium economy and Cathay Pacific had the cheapest airfare). Although there was no evidence of wrongdoing, I was sent back to Australia, meaning I was unable to join the cruise, valued at $15,000 and not refundable.

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@Viss @cepheuskb In Gainesville. Didn’t get quite the size that you showed in the other pics you posted and not quite the same amount. My daughter is nearer to campus and didn’t get any.

@Viss It was pretty nasty during the storm here