Author Archive for Todd Toulouse
Todd is a Technology Manager with a Fortune 500 financial services company. He is a Des Moines native, a graduate of Drake University with a BSBA in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. He is a son of a US Marine who loves God, his country, and his family. Check out Todd's blog at A Hero's Son.
During Obama’s G20 World Tour (did you buy the t-shirt?) this week, we were witness to several disturbing 
actions and statements on the part of the President. Two that come to mind are his bowing lowly before the King of Saudi Arabia (see the photo – ever see a US President do that?), and his speech before the Turkish parliament on Islam and United States. Both are examples of dhimmitude.
What’s that, you ask? Basically, it is a form of submission. The word “dhimmitude” comes from “dhimmi”, an Arabic word meaning “protected”. Dhimmi was the name applied by the Arab-Muslim conquerors to indigenous non-Muslim populations who surrendered by a treaty (dhimma) to Muslim domination. It is the status that Islamic law, the Sharia, mandates for non-Muslims, primarily Jews and Christians. Populations under conquering Islamic rule were basically given three choices: submit to Islam, die, or becoming a Dhimmi. To be a Dhimmi, one was [...]
Just when you thought it wouldn’t get worse, it does. A pair of bills (Sen 773 & 778) have been introduced by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (W-WV) that would be a part what’s being called the “Cybersecurity Act of 2009″. These bills would grant the White House sweeping new powers to access private data online, regulate the cybersecurity industry, and shut down portions of internet traffic if it deems there is an “emergency”. A new office called the Office of the National Cybersecurity Advisor would be created and would report directly to the President. Hmmm….wonder how I apply for that position. Do I have to pay taxes to be considered?
For your enjoyment, here is a working draft of the bill:
http://cdt.org/security/CYBERSEC4.pdf
This new Act raises privacy concerns on many fronts, not the least of which is it grants the White House the authority to disconnect “critical infrastructure” networks from the internet. These would include banking, utilities, health/medical, etc.
Sounds all well and good right? If there were a massive cyberwarfare attack on our infrastructure, this is just another way to protect critical elements. However, we know that this power can [...]
actions and statements on the part of the President. Two that come to mind are his bowing lowly before the King of Saudi Arabia (see the photo – ever see a US President do that?), and his speech before the Turkish parliament on Islam and United States. Both are examples of dhimmitude.
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