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https://www.news18.com/news/tech/anonymous-is-back-are-the-worlds-most-famous-hacktivists-still-equally-feared-2646191.html
ÂAnonymous, the Batman-like vigilante of the internet that was once widely feared, now appears to be back in action. The claims have been put forth courtesy a viral video posted originally on Anonymousâ own Facebook page itself, where the once-feared silhouette of a black hooded jacket and the signature Guy Fawkes mask has appeared after years of relative inactivity. In the video, the figure speaks out against police brutality in light of the recent murder of George Floyd by ex-officer of the Minneapolis Police Department, Derek Chauvin.
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The message
ÂIn the video, the figure says, âPolice brutality and murder is a widespread problem in the United States, which has undoubtedly infected nearly every jurisdiction in the country. But, the Minneapolis police department is among the worst and has a horrible track record of violence and corruption. This weekâs brutal killing of George Floyd, which has sparked protests and national outrage, is just the tip of the iceberg in a long list of high profile cases of wrongful deaths at the hands of officers in your state.â
The message highlights the inaction of US police officers who stand by perpetrators of violence and do nothing, thereby being complicit to such acts of violence as well. It ends with a resounding sentence, stating that beginning May 29, Anonymous will be exposing the âmany crimesâ of United States police departments. Earlier today, about a day after Anonymous posted the message, reports by US citizens started claiming that the website of the Minneapolis police department was pulled down, allegedly by Anonymous. While News18 could confirm that the police departmentâs website was indeed down as of 3PM IST, it could not verify if it was the work of Anonymousâ members.
The video message further states, âIn the past two decades, 193 people have been killed by police in Minnesota, including the deaths of Jamar Clark, Philando Castle, Justine Damond, Thomas Blevines and Brian Quinones. These are only the cases that caught headlines, where videos and other evidence prove that the police are lying.â It eventually states that the âtravesty has continued for far too long, and the people have had enough.â
Towards the end of the message, Anonymous says, âYou may have fired the officer to save face, but it is obvious that this type of behaviour is condoned, if not encouraged in your department, as it is in others. Officers who kill people and commit other crimes need to be held accountable just like the rest of us; otherwise, they will believe they have the license to do whatever they want.â
The recent line of events
Chauvin has since been fired from his department, and charged with third degree murder and second degree manslaughter. However, this has not prevented protests that have also broken into riots in many areas. This is further combined with US president Donald Trumpâs radical and incendiary opinions posted on Twitter, against which many including Twitter itself are speaking up against. Since earlier this week, Twitter began labelling Trumpâs tweets as factually incorrect and inciting violence, marking the platformâs first major move against a political figure of power, after doling out similar labelling to Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
USA has been rocked by protests and riots across the country, fuelled by Chauvinâs heinous act and Trumpâs tweets. While many took to Twitter to express awe upon discovering the Anonymous message, it remains unclear as to how much of its old power and threat does the hacktivist collective still carry. Over the past few years, noted Anonymous members such as Barrett Brown and Hector âSabuâ Monsegur were rounded up by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, leading many to assume that Anonymous only remained a shadow of what it once was. The collective has its place etched in internet culture already, with its signature of the Guy Fawkes mask and the ending phrase of âWe are legion, expect usâ being treated with considerable amount of caution by official departments.
Going forward, it remains to be seen how Anonymous eventually impacts the socio-political situation in USA right now. The collectiveâs online portals have been more active in recent times, and this may well be a sign of things to come.
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On 5/13/2020 at 12:39 AM, Illuminati said:
When she sings Mac Miller, I always hear Bette Midler...
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On 5/20/2020 at 6:24 PM, Shane said:
One of the best albums of her career. Iâve been playing it regularly this month. I can always tell a year in, when the newness has worn off. If Iâm still listening a year in, Iâll be listening always.
Extreme Occident is such a haunting song.
My favorite from the album.
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'God Control' should have been the first single from Madame X
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3 hours ago, acko said:
Edited 4 those who find it 'unwatchable' I know we have a few of those prissy bitches here...so there ya go:
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Eww no.
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On 5/16/2020 at 9:24 AM, Suedehead said:
Hmmm wishful thinking I say.
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1 minute ago, Nikki said:
that video of madonna lip synching in the car to Future is so smooth. always loved itÂ
Love it too! Future was single material.Â
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13 hours ago, roberMDNA said:
I have the feeling that it was planned as lead single at some point.. is not normal that video for a non-single/maybe 5th singleÂ
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3 hours ago, Suedehead said:Interesting theory and makes sense.Â
Didnât she shot the video before MedellĂn too? It would make sense.
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7 hours ago, karbatal said:
MedellĂn is a WONDERFUL song with an incredible melody, message and lyrics.. Snooze my ass.Â
Exactly.
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The selection of singles were clever this time. Everything flowed wonderfully.Â
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11 hours ago, stevenflowers said:
Not a bad track and definitely better than Ciao Bella but i really can't stand the lyrics, that name-dropping is so cringeworthy and cheesy... million miles away from the ballsy one in Vogue.
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Still on heavy rotarion. Thereâs something vulnerable and magical about the whole record. She truly was inspired.Â
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20 hours ago, VogueMusic said:
I am OBSESSED with this remix!!!! One of my fav Madonna remixes in a long time!
The best! Gives another vibe to the song.Â
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1 hour ago, zephyralexxx said:
The best look and my favorite interview from Madame X era.Â
Yaasss!
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She seriously gave us the coolest looks!Â
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20 minutes ago, acko said:
No disrespect just keeping it real...but Avicci kinda just don't have a place on that list.
So I'll take Leonardo Da Vinci, or Mercator.
Of course. Are we sure she says Avicci? Da Vinci obviously makes more sense.Â
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23 minutes ago, Genevieve Vavance said:
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17 minutes ago, Nikki said:
Im falling in love with MX more and more. Ive been exercising outside like crazy for months and keep coming back to the album.. I even love Future and Medellin now! The tour made me fall in love with so many songs I barely paid attention to before..  Come Alive, Medellin, Future, IDSIF Crazy... I used to be mainly a fan of KWAP but aside from maybe half of DB and BIL, I think I love every song.. IDSIF and GC are the best ones to work out to. They're always hyping me up! I really need the tour version of I Rise!
The taste!
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On 12/3/2019 at 10:02 AM, Msig said:
Seems to be a direct sample: ASCAP has added James Brown as a co-writer of "Funana".
Also Erotica.
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8 hours ago, ThomasW said:
It's a promo single
Just a random single lol. Too bad we didnât get a video but Iâm happy how this era rolled out: we got 5 videos!!!Â
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