So I'm assuming that we are going to see a probe by authorities into the "patriots" behind the wikileaks DDOS attacks next?

Having someone review your paper and make suggestions is not essentially the same as buying a term paper online. Not that they aren't both form of cheating, but they definitely aren't the same, essentially or otherwise.

Many names and information in the leaks has been redacted. Have you even read the cables, or are you just parroting what you hear on the news? Leaking everything at once would also be a bad idea. It would be information overload and lots of important things would be missed. By releasing a little at a time, it should give everyone a chance to read and digest the leaked items. Unfortunately, major media outlets seem to be ignoring some of the more horrific leaks, such as Bayer's' involvement in the decline of bees, and the State department covering up for contractors that aided in child prostitution. Items like that should be front page news, but I guess they would rather focus on the Assange media circus rather than exposing corruption.

They aren't rape allegations. The sex was consensual. I hate that the media keeps using the word rape, and I'm sure that it's intentional. The words "Surprise Sex" doesn't make Assange look as scummy as the word "rape".

Many of the leaked cables have shown that there is malfeasance that is being kept secret. How can we make informed votes when they can hide proof of their misdeeds?

Their market research probably shows that people prefer a smaller screen on tablet, or that a smaller screen for less money is preferable to a larger screen for more money. Do you really think they enter in to a project of this scale without doing a little research first?

I was unaware that the two skills are somehow related. Some of the most "powerful" people in the world have terrible grammar and punctuation skills.

Kudos to Apple. They know what's best for us more than we do. Maybe the next iphone will have its internet access filtered through the great firewall of Cupertino as an added feature.

Given their constant "nannying" of their user base, it's no wonder they are based in California.

This is why net neutrality is a good thing, even though I hear a lot of complaining about "increased government regulation" on a regular basis whenever net neutrality is discussed. If major carriers are colluding with each other, then they need to be regulated to ensure that the "rules" of capitalism are being followed. Regulation isn't always a bad thing, even though some people seem to think that it is.

The major carriers often collude with each other instead of competing. No one said they are plotting the downfall of the working class, or that this is some sort of shadowy conspiracy. If they all decide to go the route described in the article, it means greater profits for all without the "hassle" of competing. Sure, it goes against the tenants of capitalism, but I don't think the major players really care. They do whatever will make them the most profit, and competing is not always good for profits. You seem to think that companies will uphold the tenants of capitalism even when they have to sacrifice profits to do so, and that amazes me.

The establishment doesn't really need a reason to pass repressive legislation. They could very easily tack it on to another bill, as they have done many times in the past. By the time anyone notices, it's too late.
That being said, DDOS attacks aren't a great way to get their point across. Last I heard, the Anonymous group decided to stop the DDOS and do what they can to post or spread information contained in the leak documents instead.

It is very possible that Israel would buckle to political pressure from the US, given the vast amounts military aid they have been provided by the US...

How is paying with cash akin to "living in a cage"? I use cash almost exclusively, except for online purchases, which are hardly a necessity.

Freedom of speech or not, I like to know when my government is covering up things like contractors supplying underage children to rich Afghanis for prostitution.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/12/wikileaks_texas_company_helped.php

In many areas of the US, there is no competition for broadband. Cable companies collude with each other to divide up the area so they don't have to compete.