I just ran across a thread about used/unused ports on routers that brings clarity to something that has been bothering me since the failed debut in cyberspace of the ACA.
In an age when just about every retailer has an internet presence that can ship anything to you and charge you a dozen different ways, how is it that the government (Read Obama) couldn't find a company smart enough make the ACA page run???? I thought of Trojans planted on folks computers - virus infestation targeting the ACA webpage - and thought that was too chancy. Hardly anyone runs on the internet anymore without some kind of security software - what are the chances that hundreds of thousands of people happened to pick up a Trojan or virus all at once? If there was a common denominator for access to folks computers what would it be? The thread about router ports opened the door to the validity of my unvoiced suspicions.
Who has access to millions of unsuspecting household's computers? Comcast for one. Comcast is a known strong GOP supporter contributing mucho dollars to the GOP cause. It is a gem of an opportunity to savage the ACA with planted computer failures just when the media was ripe to here the Aha! I told you so coming from the Right.
Comcast has untrammeled access to every customer's computer. They know what you watch - they control what you watch to the level of three TV's on a single cable having access or denial of certain channels. Pay more and you get more on any one computer in a household, attached to the same cable. And. . . . .that same cable comes in to modems and attaches directly to your computer or in most instances, a router. They can do anything they want with the available ports on that router and your anti-virus, anti-Trojan software would not have a clue. Your access to an internet address for ACA can be blocked, redirected or simply screwed with and you, the GOP, and the prepped media will howl OBAMA is at fault.
While we are busy slamming the NSA - - - we are being slammed by civil activists. Worried about your secrets - don't facebook, tweet, or any other thing on the internet - not even buying something from Newegg. And for heavens sake, don't jump on "FREE" tax filing, or any other service that requires any of your personal information.
Windows mail just popped up a window advising me of mail from Comcast. This happens every time I turn on my computer. 99% of the time there is no mail message.
I don't have a shrink for those supporters who will immediately call me a conspiracy nut. I don't need one (honestly).
In an age when just about every retailer has an internet presence that can ship anything to you and charge you a dozen different ways, how is it that the government (Read Obama) couldn't find a company smart enough make the ACA page run???? I thought of Trojans planted on folks computers - virus infestation targeting the ACA webpage - and thought that was too chancy. Hardly anyone runs on the internet anymore without some kind of security software - what are the chances that hundreds of thousands of people happened to pick up a Trojan or virus all at once? If there was a common denominator for access to folks computers what would it be? The thread about router ports opened the door to the validity of my unvoiced suspicions.
Who has access to millions of unsuspecting household's computers? Comcast for one. Comcast is a known strong GOP supporter contributing mucho dollars to the GOP cause. It is a gem of an opportunity to savage the ACA with planted computer failures just when the media was ripe to here the Aha! I told you so coming from the Right.
Comcast has untrammeled access to every customer's computer. They know what you watch - they control what you watch to the level of three TV's on a single cable having access or denial of certain channels. Pay more and you get more on any one computer in a household, attached to the same cable. And. . . . .that same cable comes in to modems and attaches directly to your computer or in most instances, a router. They can do anything they want with the available ports on that router and your anti-virus, anti-Trojan software would not have a clue. Your access to an internet address for ACA can be blocked, redirected or simply screwed with and you, the GOP, and the prepped media will howl OBAMA is at fault.
While we are busy slamming the NSA - - - we are being slammed by civil activists. Worried about your secrets - don't facebook, tweet, or any other thing on the internet - not even buying something from Newegg. And for heavens sake, don't jump on "FREE" tax filing, or any other service that requires any of your personal information.
Windows mail just popped up a window advising me of mail from Comcast. This happens every time I turn on my computer. 99% of the time there is no mail message.
I don't have a shrink for those supporters who will immediately call me a conspiracy nut. I don't need one (honestly).