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Citing Snowden Leaks, Russia Again Demands UN Takeover of Internet 275

Lauren Weinstein writes "In a clear demonstration that actions do have consequences, often unintended ones, 'The New York Times' reports that Russia is again demanding a UN Internet takeover of exactly the sort repressive governments around the world have long been lusting after, and using Edward Snowden's continued presence in Russia as a foundation for this new thrust. Acting as a catalyst for a crackdown against freedom of speech on the Net was certainly not Snowden's intention — quite the opposite, it's reasonable to assume." Not to worry.
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Citing Snowden Leaks, Russia Again Demands UN Takeover of Internet

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It's a naive, domestic operating system without any breeding, but I think you'll be amused by its presumption.

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