https://www.simplelivingforum.net/ Friendly discussion of government and social issues as they relate to simple living. en-US Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:52:08 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.simplelivingforum.net/images/misc/rss.png https://www.simplelivingforum.net/ https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21332-Feds-use-target-ad-data-to-track-your-location&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:03:56 GMT Dang. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/targeted-advertising-gives-your-location-government-just-ask-cbp Dang.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/0...t-just-ask-cbp ]]> Simple Public Policy Tradd https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21332-Feds-use-target-ad-data-to-track-your-location https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21325-Operation-Epic-Fury&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:40:12 GMT I see the strikes against Iran have begun. They seem to be directed at decapitating the leadership and degrading Iranian ballistic missile, air... I see the strikes against Iran have begun. They seem to be directed at decapitating the leadership and degrading Iranian ballistic missile, air defense and nuclear capabilities. ]]> Simple Public Policy LDAHL https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21325-Operation-Epic-Fury https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21322-Data-centers&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:41 GMT These giant complexes are popping up everywhere since we and all of our devices (including cars) and services need to be "managed" by AI and technology. SIL and the small Texas town she lives in are fighting three different ones so she will have trouble selling her house if they get approval. We are all hooked now so what are your thoughts on how this will play out over time? ]]> Simple Public Policy pinkytoe https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21322-Data-centers https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21317-Munich-Security-Conference&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:59:19 GMT I see a number of Democrats with presidential aspirations attended the Munich Conference last weekend to showcase their foreign policy gravitas. AOC... I see a number of Democrats with presidential aspirations attended the Munich Conference last weekend to showcase their foreign policy gravitas. AOC in particular proved that embarrassing the US abroad is a bipartisan project. Her response to the Taiwan question was worthy of Kamala Harris in its painful incoherence. If she was a Republican, you’d see it in a SNL sketch. But as a Democrat she had the NYT complaining it was “microscopically dissected”.

I was especially impressed with her emancipatory geography when she took Trump to task for reaching below the equator to snatch the Venezuelan dictator. And her usual vocal fry and quasi-Marxist rhetoric reminded me why she is my preference for the Democrats’ next candidate. The California and Michigan governors also showed up, but didn’t make nearly the same impression. ]]> Simple Public Policy LDAHL https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21317-Munich-Security-Conference https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21315-Ran-across-ICE-in-Phoenix-(warning-some-of-you-might-want-to-scroll-on-by)&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:50:44 GMT Just as I said, I ran across ICE in Phoenix. I was off one day last week and went to Morning Mass at the Catholic Church around the corner from me. ... Just as I said, I ran across ICE in Phoenix. I was off one day last week and went to Morning Mass at the Catholic Church around the corner from me. ICE was apprehending (is this the right word) two individuals from a red pickup truck in the church parking lot 1/2 hour before Mass. It was utterly terrifying being so up close to fascist criminal such as this but Thank God another person pulled up - a woman with what I would call spunk - who started videoing as I did I instantly when I had another human being to witness these criminals and provide some cover. As the Government Criminals fled the scene I managed to get pics of most license plates of the seven vehicles necessary to detain two individuals.

Some good did take place. The woman who videoed with me is in ICE Watch and I signed up through her to bang pots and pans at any Phoenix area hotel ICE might stay at. The goals is to destroy any chance for these criminals to get any rest.

Something I truly notice and like about myself - being middle class has not changed who I am as a person one iota though I do donate more to charity now and embarrassingly the last time I bought sheets they were new. I still feel icky about that.

Something else wonderful - SO is happy to go bang pots with me though I don't know if this is wise due to his being naturalized and being married to a known dissident. We are seeking counsel from ICE Watch - there are some attorneys involved doing some pro bono work\advice.

Rob ]]> Simple Public Policy gimmethesimplelife https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21315-Ran-across-ICE-in-Phoenix-(warning-some-of-you-might-want-to-scroll-on-by)