{"id":2157156,"date":"2024-01-23T16:12:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T21:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/docs-cisa-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-in-2020-but-got-posts-about-them-censored-anyway\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T16:16:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T21:16:26","slug":"docs-cisa-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-in-2020-but-got-posts-about-them-censored-anyway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/docs-cisa-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-in-2020-but-got-posts-about-them-censored-anyway\/","title":{"rendered":"CISA aware of mail-in voting risks in 2020, but posts censored"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdocs-cisa-knew-risks-of-mail-in-voting-in-2020-but-got-posts-about-them-censored-anyway%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2157156&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Federal Government&#8217;s Censorship Operations Admitted Risks of Mail-In Voting<\/h2>\n<p>The nerve center of \u200cthe federal government&#8217;s censorship operations\u2062 acknowledged the \u200brisks associated with mass mail-in voting before the 2020 election. Despite this knowledge, they still flagged online \u2063posts highlighting \u2064these concerns \u2064for censorship \u2062by Big Tech companies.<\/p>\n<p>Internal documents obtained \u200cby America First Legal (AFL) through open records requests reveal that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was aware \u200cof the\u2063 risks associated \u200cwith unsupervised mail-in voting. However, during the same period, they classified social media posts\u2062 discussing these risks \u2064as &#8220;disinformation&#8221; and flagged them for censorship.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Compensating Controls<\/h3>\n<p>The communications uncovered by AFL \u200cshow that CISA officials knew there \u200dwas no evidence to support claims that in-person voting increased the spread\u2064 of \u2064COVID-19.\u200c They\u2064 were also aware of the difficulties presented by mass mail-in voting, such as the process of mailing and returning \u2063ballots, high numbers of improperly completed ballots, and the shortage of personnel to process them promptly.<\/p>\n<p>By October 2020, CISA\u200b had compiled a list titled\u2064 &#8220;Mail-In Voting Risk: Infrastructure and\u2064 Process,&#8221; which outlined the\u200c insecurities in mass mail-in voting operations. They also provided \u2062&#8221;compensating controls&#8221; that election\u2064 officials \u2063could use to manage these \u2064risks.<\/p>\n<h3>Delayed Results and Media Tour<\/h3>\n<p>One of the risks highlighted by CISA was that the tabulation of results would occur\u2064 more slowly due to \u2063the longer\u2062 processing time for inbound mail-in ballots. \u200bThey acknowledged that it would take days, if not weeks, to determine the outcome of many races. This prediction proved accurate, as it \u200dtook several days \u200dafter the election for Joe Biden to be declared the winner.<\/p>\n<p>An email \u200dfrom October 30, 2020, indicates \u200cthat CISA shared their\u200b concerns\u200c about mail-in voting \u2064with members of the corporate press during an &#8220;unclassified media \u200ctour.&#8221; However, instead\u200d of reporting \u200cthis information to the public, news organizations like The Washington \u200cPost published articles dismissing\u2064 the liabilities of mail-in balloting\u2062 and praising CISA for its independence from President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<h3>Censorship\u200c and Disinformation<\/h3>\n<p>Despite\u200d acknowledging the challenges and hazards of mail-in voting, CISA\u200d actively worked to compel Big Tech platforms \u200bto censor posts that highlighted these points before the 2020 election. They contracted consulting firm Deloitte to report on social media trends \u200brelated to the U.S. Election,\u2063 including narratives about &#8220;Vote-By-Mail,&#8221; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-cdc-coordinated-with-big-tech-to-censor-americans\/\" title=\"How the CDC Coordinated With Big Tech To Censor Americans\">flag specific posts<\/a> \u200dfor CISA&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p>One of the flagged posts was a tweet \u2063from President Trump, in\u2064 which he raised concerns about\u2062 problems and discrepancies with mail-in ballots. Deloitte also highlighted a post from a conservative pundit accusing Twitter of suppressing a story about the \u2064Democratic presidential nominee&#8217;s son to\u2063 influence the election.<\/p>\n<p>This censorship was further confirmed \u2063by an interim \u200creport released by House Republicans, which revealed that CISA colluded \u2062with Stanford University \u2062and the \u200dState\u2062 Department&#8217;s Global Engagement Center to pressure\u200d Big\u200b Tech companies into censoring what they deemed as &#8220;disinformation&#8221; during the 2020 election.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, these\u200b findings expose the extent of government censorship and manipulation of online\u200d speech \u200cduring the 2020 election, \u200craising concerns about the integrity of\u2063 the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the large volume of mail-in ballots\u2062 contribute to delays in counting and reporting election\u2063 results in several states?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Large volume of mail-in ballots. This prediction proved to be accurate, as several states experienced significant delays in counting and reporting their\u200b election results. This delay created uncertainty and fueled speculation, leading to increased tensions and challenges to the legitimacy of the election.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their recognition of these risks, CISA \u2064participated in \u2062a media tour with the goal of \u200dpromoting the safety and security of the election. During this tour, they downplayed concerns regarding mail-in voting and emphasized\u2062 the\u2062 steps taken to\u200c secure the\u200c process. This contradiction between their internal knowledge\u2062 and public statements raises questions about the transparency and integrity of their actions.<\/p>\n<h3>Political Bias and Censorship<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200dmost concerning aspect \u2062of these revelations is the censorship of online posts discussing the risks associated with mail-in voting. CISA, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nicaragua-socialist-daniel-ortega-wins-worst-possible-election-with-75-of-votes\/\" title=\"Nicaragua: Socialist Daniel Ortega 'Wins' 'Worst Possible Election' with 75% of Votes\">government agency tasked<\/a> with maintaining the security and integrity \u2064of the election, actively flagged and labeled\u2063 these posts as &#8220;disinformation.&#8221; This action not only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-censorship-op-targeted-the-federalists-mollie-hemingway-sean-davis-during-2020-election\/\" title=\"Government censored Mollie Hemingway and Sean Davis of The Federalist during 2020 election.\">silenced legitimate concerns<\/a> but also\u2062 demonstrated a clear bias and lack of commitment \u200dto transparency.<\/p>\n<p>By collaborating\u200d with Big Tech companies to censor these posts, \u200dthe federal government effectively limited the public&#8217;s access to \u2064information and stifled the free exchange of ideas. This infringement on freedom of speech is not only unconstitutional but also undermines the democratic principles upon which our nation \u2062is founded.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Transparency and Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>The federal government&#8217;s censorship operations and admission of\u2063 the risks associated with mail-in \u2064voting highlight the need for \u2062greater\u2064 transparency and accountability. It is essential that government agencies act in a manner consistent with their mandate \u200band maintain the public&#8217;s trust. The manipulation and suppression of information erode this trust and jeopardize the \u2062democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the \u200ccollaboration between government agencies and Big Tech companies raises concerns about the concentration of power and\u2064 influence. Whether intentional\u200d or \u200cnot, the\u200b censorship \u2062of certain viewpoints undermines the\u2063 democratic ideals of open debate and \u2062critical thinking.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the federal government&#8217;s admission of the risks associated with mail-in voting, followed by the censorship of online posts discussing these risks, is deeply troubling. It reveals a lack\u2062 of transparency, accountability, and a potential\u2062 political bias within our \u200dfederal agencies. Moving forward, it is crucial that we demand greater accountability and protection of our democratic\u200d values to ensure the integrity of our elections and the preservation of free speech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The federal government&#8217;s censorship hub acknowledged the risks of mass mail-in voting before the 2020 election. However, it still reported online posts discussing these concerns to Big Tech for censorship. Internal documents obtained by America First Legal reveal this contradiction. 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