- Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:55 am
#537396
So I think we should probably talk about this.
For those who haven't watched the expose yet, you can see it here (only if you're in the UK, I think?)
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/channel-4-news
Cambridge Analytica have been talked about for quite a while now. I noticed Ian Dunt https://twitter.com/IanDunt has been especially vocal about them for ages. He was often dismissed as a conspiracy theorist and those trying to expose them didn't really have the clout to be noticed. I think Arron Banks tried to mock him over it a while back, too.
So what happens now? What could the fall-out be from this? Is there a genuine chance of some big names getting a knock on the door? Steve Bannon? Arron Banks? Farage? They're all linked to it.
What does seem fucking stupid is that The Information Commissioner's Office publicly announced they'll be seeking a warrant to raid their offices. I mean, maybe it isn't as simple as I think, but surely that's unwise seeing as now Cambridge Analytica have had warning they can start deleting all incriminating evidence?
I think we're in for the long haul on this story. A lot of people involved and it's linked to both Trump and Brexit.
A quick look at the Mailtes reaction to this and at the moment they're onboard with holding Cambridge Analytica to account. I suspect that's going to change, though, when they realise what's really being said. I very much doubt they're going to hold their hands up and say "Yup. fair enough, we were manipulated into voting for Brexit".
For those who haven't watched the expose yet, you can see it here (only if you're in the UK, I think?)
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/channel-4-news
Cambridge Analytica have been talked about for quite a while now. I noticed Ian Dunt https://twitter.com/IanDunt has been especially vocal about them for ages. He was often dismissed as a conspiracy theorist and those trying to expose them didn't really have the clout to be noticed. I think Arron Banks tried to mock him over it a while back, too.
So what happens now? What could the fall-out be from this? Is there a genuine chance of some big names getting a knock on the door? Steve Bannon? Arron Banks? Farage? They're all linked to it.
What does seem fucking stupid is that The Information Commissioner's Office publicly announced they'll be seeking a warrant to raid their offices. I mean, maybe it isn't as simple as I think, but surely that's unwise seeing as now Cambridge Analytica have had warning they can start deleting all incriminating evidence?
I think we're in for the long haul on this story. A lot of people involved and it's linked to both Trump and Brexit.
A quick look at the Mailtes reaction to this and at the moment they're onboard with holding Cambridge Analytica to account. I suspect that's going to change, though, when they realise what's really being said. I very much doubt they're going to hold their hands up and say "Yup. fair enough, we were manipulated into voting for Brexit".