Gene and all,
The very subject of this posts is or should be a substantial enough
indication that Mr. Robert F. Connelly is a gross purveyor of fraudulent
and misleading information in it's worst form. There are many examples
of Mr. Robert F. Connolly's missives in this direction that we [INEGroup]
would be more than happy to supply the good Senator Reid or any member
of the House or Senate Commerce Commission.
Mr Robert F. Connolly is a frequent purveyor os this sort of misinformation
and in it's worst form and has been for several years, as is the organization
that he represents, CORE.
Gene Marsh wrote:
> Mr. Ayoob,
>
> The attached letter does not represent the sentiments of the vast majority
> of the Internet community. Indeed, it is contrary to those sentiments.
>
> The issues comnfronting ICANN, NTIA, CORE and NSI (among other
> organizations) is far beyond the scope of this memo, and I will not attempt
> to summarize it here. Suffice it to say that many special interests are at
> play (including, near the front of the line, CORE).
>
> If you choose to engage in this very complex and important debate, I would
> recommend garnering the input of at least the following organizations, on
> all sides of the issues:
>
> ICANN
> CORE
> NSI
> ORSC
> Department of Commerce
> Office of Representative Tom Bliley
> Office of Representative Tom Sawyer
> Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
> ISOC
> TLDA
> Netnames
>
> There are many other organizations involved, including the two companies I
> represent in these discussions, Diebold Incorporated and anycastNET
> Incorporated. Others may wish to forward you additional contacts, but this
> is a start.
>
> The attached letter is an obvious attempt to try to sway your views to a
> singular path. I urge you to consider it in the light of open discussion
> and consider other views,
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Gene Marsh
> Diebold Incorporated / anycastNET Incorporated
>
> +++++
> At 10:08 PM 7/11/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >>To: "Edward P.Ayoob L.A." <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Subject: Monopolistic actions of Network Solutions -- under Government
> >>Contract.
> >>From: "Robert F. Connelly" <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 05:27:47 +0900
> >>Cc: Senator Harry Reid <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>
> >>
> >>Edward P. Ayoob
> >>The Office of Senator Harry Reid
> >>U.S. Senate
> >>Washington, DC 20510
> >>
> >>Dear Mr. Ayoob:
> >>
> >>We met briefly on June 16th, when I came to your office while in the
> >>District on other business.
> >>
> >>You were kind enough to meet me though you had other guests who arrived
> >>just as you came out to meet me. I told you that I would stop the next
> >>time I was in the District.
> >>
> >>My other business on the Hill has come to a head. Our firm is a member of
> >>the Internet Council of Registrars (CORE) and I am on the Executive
> >>Committee of CORE. The CORE logo was on my business card. Perhaps you are
> >>aware of the process which the Administration has launched to put the
> >>control of Internet domain names into the private sector.
> >>
> >>Under the DoC plan, as detailed in the "White Paper", control of the domain
> >>name system (DNS) is presently transitioning from a monopoly (created by
> >>the NSF) to a not-for-profit corporation, Internet Corporation for Names
> >>and Numbers (ICANN). The "interim" board of ICANN has been selected from
> >>distinguished experts in computer matters. The Chair, Ms. Esther Dyson, is
> >>well known for her even handed, open approach to the governance of the
> >>Internet. She and her board are doing an excellent job navigating the
> >>shark infested waters that have been presented to them.
> >>
> >>Opposing ICANN, there is the government created monopoly, making egregious
> >>profits from managing the DNS. Network Solutions Inc. (NSI) was a wholly
> >>owned subsidiary of SIAC until SIAC took NSI public a year ago -- they
> >>still hold controlling interest in NSI. Officers of SIAC have profited
> >>greatly from their personal transactions with shares of NSI.
> >>
> >>It is well known that SIAC has on its staff many former CIA
> >>operatives. They are the nations largest privately held government
> >>contractor. Many of their contracts are with the CIA. For more details,
> >>visit the following URL:
> >>
> >> http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/articles/raiders.html
> >>
> >>So here we have the classic mismatch. Esther Dyson, known for her gentle,
> >>even handed and open dealings --- and "in the other corner", the CIA,
> >>trained at dirty tricks, covert acts and espionage.
> >>
> >>"As the twig is bent, so will the tree incline". CIA has fifty years of
> >>obfuscation, operating in camera, corrupting government officials, waging
> >>wars. CIA's alumni in SIAC have learned their lessons well and bring them
> >>to NSI. Ester Dyson has gained an impressive reputation for working in
> >>the open, gaining consensus.
> >>
> >>It's as though they put you or me in the rink with Mike Tyson:-(
> >>
> >>NSI, which is domiciled in Herndon, VA, has gotten Representative Thomas
> >>Bliley, 7th District of Virginia, to call for a hearing before the House
> >>Commerce Committee, which *he* chairs. As I understand it, the hearing is
> >>to be held the week of July 12th. If prior acts of the Honorable Bliley
> >>are any clue to the future, the hearing can be expected to throw stumbling
> >>blocks in the path of ICANN.
> >>
> >>I would appreciate it if you could bring these matters to the attention of
> >>Senator Reid and to such other "movers and shakers" on the Hill who could
> >>throw some weight behind the laudable plans and actions of ICANN.
> >>
> >>Since I was unable to meet Representative Berkley, if you have an
> >>opportunity to advise her of our needs, it will be sincerely
> >>appreciated. Of course, I'll also write to her directly.
> >>
> >>Personal regards,
> >>Bob Connelly
> >>
> >>
> >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>Robert and Jane Connelly
> >>2828 Marathon Street
> >>Henderson, NV 89014
> >>702-897-9525
> >>Voice/Fax 888-828-4177
> >>Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
> >May I suggest a paranoia.com vanity email address ?
> >
> >
> >--
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> >
> >
> ++++++++++
> Gene Marsh
> president, anycastNET Incorporated
> 330-699-8106
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