Subject: RE:
From: Ryan Gallagher <ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com>
Date: 5/18/12, 17:38
To: <barriticus@gmail.com>

Good grief, that's worrying. Some of these congressmen are crackpots of the highest order... I doubt the amendment they're proposing will make it into law, but the very fact that there are people in positions of influence pushing for these sorts of measures is bad enough in itself.


> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:03:26 -0500
> Subject: Re:
> From: barriticus@gmail.com
> To: ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com
>
> Also: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mhastings/congressmen-seek-to-lift-propaganda-ban
>
> On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 7:24 PM, Ryan Gallagher
> <ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a few ideas and I know some good editors who I'm hopeful will show
> > some spine and step up to the plate. There is a substantial public interest
> > in publishing... But the fact we are dealing with one of the world's largest
> > defense firms doesn't help -- especially not in the States. It's been quite
> > an eye-opener, let me tell you. The chilling effect is quite extraordinary
> > and deeply concerning.
> >
> > Anyway, fingers crossed I'll get something worked out.
> >
> > Ryan
> > ________________________________
> >
> >
> >> Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:53 -0500
> >> Subject: Re:
> >> From: barriticus@gmail.com
> >> To: ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com
> >
> >>
> >> I guess I'm not really surprised. Although a very strong precedent has
> >> been established by virtue of the widespread publication of the
> >> materials emanating from the HBGary grab, to say nothing of everything
> >> Wikileaks has done with its partner publications, few outlets are
> >> willing to take risks on these things. I'm sorry that you're having
> >> difficulty with this, but hopefully you'll have better luck elsewhere.
> >> In such a case as I can of any further help, let me know.
> >>
> >> On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Ryan Gallagher
> >> <ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Barrett,
> >> >
> >> > Apologies for the lengthy delay with this Raytheon piece. The thing was
> >> > written weeks ago but has been hindered by all kinds of editorial
> >> > wrangling
> >> > and now legal issues. I didn't realize the severity of the copyright
> >> > implications and I've been held up significantly by the fact that
> >> > Raytheon
> >> > does not want these videos in the public domain.
> >> >
> >> > I've concluded tonight that a fairly drastic solution is required: I'm
> >> > going
> >> > to have to move the story from the States to a publisher in the UK.
> >> > Tomorrow
> >> > I'm going to send a few emails. I'll keep you updated.
> >> >
> >> > Again, sorry for the delay. I assure you I'm doing all I can.
> >> >
> >> > Hope all's well with you,
> >> >
> >> > Ryan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Barrett Brown
> >> 940-735-9748
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Barrett Brown
> 940-735-9748