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Quips Pro Quo Archive February 2016

2016-02-18 5:29 PM

“We either all get strong encryption built into our devices — including criminals and enemies — or none of us do. And the smart criminals ... read more
Secure Enclave Is No Protection From a Dystopian Future 2016-02-18 12:11 AM

““I don’t have anything to hide” is a poor argument against the formation of a state surveillance apparatus.” – Jason Snell
Apple Versus the FBI 2016-02-17 7:20 PM

John Gruber on Apple’s refusal to comply with the FBI’s demands to help them break iPhone encryption: “By fighting this, Apple is doing ... read more
Larson Receives More Votes Using Fewer Dollars in Milwaukee County Executive Primary 2016-02-17 1:19 AM

The Milwaukee County Executive Primary is a top two affair so both Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson and incumbent Executive Chris Abele ... read more
Detention Is for Closers 2016-02-16 6:33 PM

“People never say, “Gelngarry Glen Ross got me through high school.”” – Alec Baldwin to Molly Ringwold with respect to the lasting impact ... read more
After Antonin 2016-02-16 3:42 PM

The Democrats are in need of some good branding. Something like, “The Republicans are trying to unpack the Supreme Court and the ... read more
The Fight Over Justice Scalia’s Replacement Has Already Started. Here’s How It Will Play Out 2016-02-13 8:18 PM

Sarah Binder over on The Monkey Cage: “The combination of circumstances, political importance of the position and very high polarization ... read more
2016-02-12 3:32 PM

Ex Machina (2015) ★★★★☆
When the Hospital Fires the Bullet 2016-02-12 2:45 PM

“We never thought that would happen to us.”
Temperamentally Imperfect 2016-02-09 7:36 PM

Joni Mitchell was wrong, David Brooks is already missing Barack Obama. Come for the eulogy, stay for the back-handed compliment coded ... read more

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Quips Pro Quo Archive February 2016

2016-02-18 5:29 PM

Secure Enclave Is No Protection From a Dystopian Future 2016-02-18 12:11 AM

Apple Versus the FBI 2016-02-17 7:20 PM

Larson Receives More Votes Using Fewer Dollars in Milwaukee County Executive Primary 2016-02-17 1:19 AM

Detention Is for Closers 2016-02-16 6:33 PM

After Antonin 2016-02-16 3:42 PM

The Fight Over Justice Scalia’s Replacement Has Already Started. Here’s How It Will Play Out 2016-02-13 8:18 PM

2016-02-12 3:32 PM

When the Hospital Fires the Bullet 2016-02-12 2:45 PM

Temperamentally Imperfect 2016-02-09 7:36 PM