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That's a text message that thousands of Ukrainian protesters spontaneously received on their cell phones today, as a new law prohibiting public demonstrations went into effect. It was the regime's police force, sending protesters the perfectly dystopian text message to accompany the newly minted, perfectly dystopian legislation. In fact, it's downright Orwellian (and I hate that adjective, and only use it when absolutely necessary, I swear). But that's what this is: it's technology employed to detect noncompliance, to hone in on dissent. The NY Times reports that the "Ukrainian government used telephone technology to pinpoint the locations of cell phones in use near clashes between riot police officers and protesters early on Tuesday." Near. Using a cell phone near a clash lands you on the regime's hit list.
Mamatus
reply to post by jude11
You should be proud your Countrymen back home are quite brave and I wish them all the best. Some pretty ugly stuff has gone down the last couple of days. Lots of injured, but unlike the USA both young and old are out taking risks to stand for what they believe.
When you compare what is happening in Kiev right now to the Occupy Wall Street movement here in The States? I can't. We sat around in parks around and refused to shower. Your people got on their feet and showered the police with Molotov Cocktails.
That's a real attempt at revolution. I applaud them all.
Sadly, due to what just happened with the cell phones should it not work the Police State in the Ukraine can pick off protesters one at a time when it calms down.
I will hope the best for all of them.
St0rD
reply to post by Mamatus
put your dick out of this poor goat.
Sigh, this world.
LightAssassin
St0rD
reply to post by Mamatus
put your dick out of this poor goat.
Sigh, this world.
Actually....I found this more disturbing.
LightAssassin
St0rD
reply to post by Mamatus
put your dick out of this poor goat.
Sigh, this world.
Actually....I found this more disturbing.
hopenotfeariswhatweneed
LightAssassin
St0rD
reply to post by Mamatus
put your dick out of this poor goat.
Sigh, this world.
Actually....I found this more disturbing.
it is seemingly more common than you would think.......google iraqi goat f#####....pick the 3rd link ...i would link the vid but something tells me that may just go against t&c's