The Raw Story | CBS: Iraqi PM doesn't trust his military, says coup possible: "Iraqi PM al-Maliki told Lara Logan of CBS Evening News in an exclusive interview on Wednesday that he has a real fear of a coup by the Iraqi army.
Al-Maliki said that some of the officer corps have been creating problems and even violating the security of military operations. He stated, 'I'm not afraid, but I have to watch the army, because those still loyal to the previous regime may start planning coups. Those people don't believe in democracy, and for that reason we are monitoring the status of the army very closely.'"
Yes, people, this is how we spread "democracy." Destabilize stable states, and convince the locals to hate us. Arm the militants, and then arm the government. Back the militants and forget them in a few years. Send in the CIA to run the smaller countries. Yeah, they hate us for our freedom, I'm am sure now.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
US debt could trigger dollar collapse, UN warns | Press Esc
US debt could trigger dollar collapse, UN warns | Press Esc: "US debt could trigger dollar collapse, UN warns
Submitted by Desha Priya on Thu, 2007-05-31 16:47.Global | Americas | United States | News
The United States dollar is facing imminent collapse in the face of an unsustainable debt, the United Nations warned today.
United States debt, which had now deepened to well over $3 trillion, might turn out to be unsustainable in the rest of 2007 or next, putting further downward pressure on the United States dollar, Rob Vos, the Director of the Development Policy and Analysis Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), told correspondents at a Headquarters press conference."
Don't worry, we will take over Iran to switch their oil back into US dollar valuations, to raise our dollar back up. We are also pressuring Iraq to privatize their oil. That means that multinational corporations will get control, and their profits will also help to prop up the US dollar.
Submitted by Desha Priya on Thu, 2007-05-31 16:47.Global | Americas | United States | News
The United States dollar is facing imminent collapse in the face of an unsustainable debt, the United Nations warned today.
United States debt, which had now deepened to well over $3 trillion, might turn out to be unsustainable in the rest of 2007 or next, putting further downward pressure on the United States dollar, Rob Vos, the Director of the Development Policy and Analysis Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), told correspondents at a Headquarters press conference."
Don't worry, we will take over Iran to switch their oil back into US dollar valuations, to raise our dollar back up. We are also pressuring Iraq to privatize their oil. That means that multinational corporations will get control, and their profits will also help to prop up the US dollar.
Top News - Vet May Lose 'Honorable' Status Over Protest - AOL News
Top News - Vet May Lose 'Honorable' Status Over Protest - AOL News: "Vet May Lose 'Honorable' Status Over Protest
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 31) - An Iraq war veteran could lose his honorable discharge status after being photographed wearing fatigues at an anti-war protest.
Marine Cpl. Adam Kokesh and other veterans marked the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq in April by wearing their uniforms - with military insignia removed - and roaming around the nation's capital on a mock patrol."
They are threatening to change his discharge to "other than honorable." Apparently, you do not have the right to free speech if you are former military.
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 31) - An Iraq war veteran could lose his honorable discharge status after being photographed wearing fatigues at an anti-war protest.
Marine Cpl. Adam Kokesh and other veterans marked the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq in April by wearing their uniforms - with military insignia removed - and roaming around the nation's capital on a mock patrol."
They are threatening to change his discharge to "other than honorable." Apparently, you do not have the right to free speech if you are former military.
Putin: U.S. has triggered new arms race - Yahoo! News
Putin: U.S. has triggered new arms race - Yahoo! News: "MOSCOW - President
Vladimir Putin said Thursday that tests of new Russian missiles were a response to the planned deployment of U.S. missile defense installations and other forces in Europe, suggesting Washington has triggered a new arms race.
In a clear reference to the United States, he harshly criticized 'imperialism' in global affairs and warned that Russia will strengthen its military potential to maintain a global strategic balance."
We have both Russia and China taking steps to push back against our imperialistic foreign policy. World War III is fully underway in the middle east. When will we learn not to meddle in the affairs of other countries? We may be the only superpower left in the world, but that will not help if the rest of the world decides they have had enough of the United States.
Vladimir Putin said Thursday that tests of new Russian missiles were a response to the planned deployment of U.S. missile defense installations and other forces in Europe, suggesting Washington has triggered a new arms race.
In a clear reference to the United States, he harshly criticized 'imperialism' in global affairs and warned that Russia will strengthen its military potential to maintain a global strategic balance."
We have both Russia and China taking steps to push back against our imperialistic foreign policy. World War III is fully underway in the middle east. When will we learn not to meddle in the affairs of other countries? We may be the only superpower left in the world, but that will not help if the rest of the world decides they have had enough of the United States.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The Periodic Table of Criminal Elements
"Here's a handy way to remember the current US administration. Liars and cheaters -- all of them."...Very Funny
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Which ISPs Are Spying on You?
"Wired News, with help from some readers, attempted to get real answers from the largest United States-based ISPs about what information they gather on their customers' use of the internet, and how long they retain records like IP addresses, e-mail and real-time browsing activity."
"Internet surveillance recently got easier, as the deadline passed last week for ISPs to equip their networks to federal specifications for real-time surveillance of a target's e-mails, VOIP calls and internet usage -- as well as data like IP address assignment and web URLs. While law enforcement currently prefers to ask for stored internet records rather than get real-time surveillance, that balance may shift once the nation's networks are wired to government surveillance standards."
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Of course, the corporations are keeping their mouths shut. They are probably stockpiling terabytes upon terabytes of information for the government. It is of course, for our own safety. Must stop those terrorists, by reading the email about dinner tonight.
"Internet surveillance recently got easier, as the deadline passed last week for ISPs to equip their networks to federal specifications for real-time surveillance of a target's e-mails, VOIP calls and internet usage -- as well as data like IP address assignment and web URLs. While law enforcement currently prefers to ask for stored internet records rather than get real-time surveillance, that balance may shift once the nation's networks are wired to government surveillance standards."
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Of course, the corporations are keeping their mouths shut. They are probably stockpiling terabytes upon terabytes of information for the government. It is of course, for our own safety. Must stop those terrorists, by reading the email about dinner tonight.
Think Progress » CNN’s Assault On Reason: New Reporter Hired To Cover ‘Britney And Michael Jackson’
Think Progress » CNN’s Assault On Reason: New Reporter Hired To Cover ‘Britney And Michael Jackson’:
"Confirming the central thesis of Al Gore’s criticism of the media, this morning CNN announced the hire of a new reporter who will “be covering things like Britney, as well as the Michael Jackson memorabilia”:"
Yes, today's media looks more and more like the "sanctioned" media in the book Farenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. When a celebrity does anything at all, it takes up a huge chunk of news time. When a celebrity dies, you can be assured that there will be no real news for weeks, not there is much real news normally. Then there is the huge amount of time devoted to covering reality TV shows. If I actually wanted to watch last night's garbage shows, I would have watched them, drop the 10 minute daily summary, please.
The thing is, we don't actually need to ban book's in today's society to accomplish an Orwellian America, the state education system is and has been allowing children to graduate with very little reading ability, and even less desire to actually read. Remember, a child who thinks may also desire to question the authority of the state.
"Confirming the central thesis of Al Gore’s criticism of the media, this morning CNN announced the hire of a new reporter who will “be covering things like Britney, as well as the Michael Jackson memorabilia”:"
Yes, today's media looks more and more like the "sanctioned" media in the book Farenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. When a celebrity does anything at all, it takes up a huge chunk of news time. When a celebrity dies, you can be assured that there will be no real news for weeks, not there is much real news normally. Then there is the huge amount of time devoted to covering reality TV shows. If I actually wanted to watch last night's garbage shows, I would have watched them, drop the 10 minute daily summary, please.
The thing is, we don't actually need to ban book's in today's society to accomplish an Orwellian America, the state education system is and has been allowing children to graduate with very little reading ability, and even less desire to actually read. Remember, a child who thinks may also desire to question the authority of the state.
AlterNet: Environment: Rural Communities Exploited by Nestlé for Your Bottled Water
AlterNet: Environment: Rural Communities Exploited by Nestlé for Your Bottled Water:
"Across the country, multinational corporations are targeting hundreds of rural communities to gain control of their most precious resource. By strong-arming small towns with limited economic means, these corporations are part of a growing trend to privatize public water supplies for economic gain in the ballooning bottled water industry."
The deal mentioned in the article has Nestle buying the water for .000087 cents a gallon. When it leaves the store shelf, the price is 10.32 dollars a gallon. We are letting the corporations control and profit from a huge chunk of our water supply, that sounds like a great idea. To top it off, it is because it is trendy to buy your water. The more expensive it is, the better it must taste.
"Across the country, multinational corporations are targeting hundreds of rural communities to gain control of their most precious resource. By strong-arming small towns with limited economic means, these corporations are part of a growing trend to privatize public water supplies for economic gain in the ballooning bottled water industry."
The deal mentioned in the article has Nestle buying the water for .000087 cents a gallon. When it leaves the store shelf, the price is 10.32 dollars a gallon. We are letting the corporations control and profit from a huge chunk of our water supply, that sounds like a great idea. To top it off, it is because it is trendy to buy your water. The more expensive it is, the better it must taste.
Bookstore Owner Burns His Books In Protest of Death of Thought
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Tom Wayne amassed thousands of books in a warehouse during the 10 years he has run his used book store, Prospero's Books. So on Sunday, Wayne began burning his books protest what he sees as society's diminishing support for the printed word. "This is the funeral pyre for thought in America today," Wayne told spectators
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Thought is not productive to a society that is supposed to fetch on the government's command.
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Thought is not productive to a society that is supposed to fetch on the government's command.
Digg - Blog: Rules 'hiding' trillions in debt. Liability $516,348 per U.S. household
Digg - Blog: Rules 'hiding' trillions in debt. Liability $516,348 per U.S. household
They are using the Enron rules for accounting, apparently. When China and all of the other owners of our debt decide to pull out of US dollars, be prepared to go shopping with a shotgun, because a collapsed economy will result chaos here in the states.
Of course, by the time that happens, the right to bear arms may have gone the way of the protection against illegal search and seizure: into the void of forgotten constitutional protections.
They are using the Enron rules for accounting, apparently. When China and all of the other owners of our debt decide to pull out of US dollars, be prepared to go shopping with a shotgun, because a collapsed economy will result chaos here in the states.
Of course, by the time that happens, the right to bear arms may have gone the way of the protection against illegal search and seizure: into the void of forgotten constitutional protections.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Is Bush a Sith Lord? by Paul Craig Roberts
Is Bush a Sith Lord? by Paul Craig Roberts: "In a moment of triumph, Palpatine tells the Senate: 'In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society.' The senators respond with sustained cheering and applause. Padme says, 'So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause.'"
Sure, I am a little late for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, but the comment still stands as a good reflection of society.
Sure, I am a little late for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, but the comment still stands as a good reflection of society.
No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security approval | Press Esc
No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security approval | Press Esc:
"US citizens who apply for a job will need prior approval from Department of Homeland Security under the terms immigration bill passed by the Senate this week.
American Civil Liberties Union pointed out that the DHS's Employment Eligibility Verification System (EEVS) is error plagued and if the department makes a mistake in determining work eligibility, there will be virtually no way to challenge the error or recover lost wages due to the bill’s prohibitions on judicial review.
Even current employees will need to obtain eligibility approval from the DHS Within 60 days of the Immigration Reform Act of 2006 becoming law."
Native born Americans will have to seek permission from the Department of Homeland Security, in order to gain or keep a job. First, how does this work its way into an "immigration" bill? Second, what kind of Fascist dreamed this little bit of non-sense up? It is defiantly time to start working under-the-table. We should not have to ask the government if we may work.
"US citizens who apply for a job will need prior approval from Department of Homeland Security under the terms immigration bill passed by the Senate this week.
American Civil Liberties Union pointed out that the DHS's Employment Eligibility Verification System (EEVS) is error plagued and if the department makes a mistake in determining work eligibility, there will be virtually no way to challenge the error or recover lost wages due to the bill’s prohibitions on judicial review.
Even current employees will need to obtain eligibility approval from the DHS Within 60 days of the Immigration Reform Act of 2006 becoming law."
Native born Americans will have to seek permission from the Department of Homeland Security, in order to gain or keep a job. First, how does this work its way into an "immigration" bill? Second, what kind of Fascist dreamed this little bit of non-sense up? It is defiantly time to start working under-the-table. We should not have to ask the government if we may work.
U.S. Africa Command Brings New Concerns - washingtonpost.com
U.S. Africa Command Brings New Concerns - washingtonpost.com
"AFRICOM would have traditional responsibilities of a combat command "to facilitate or lead [U.S.] military operations" on the continent, but would also include "a broader 'soft power' mandate aimed at preemptively reducing conflict and would incorporate a larger civilian component to address those challenges," according to the CRS study."
More preemptive war is on the horizon. This time, the plan is to "stabilize" the entire continent of Africa.
"AFRICOM would have traditional responsibilities of a combat command "to facilitate or lead [U.S.] military operations" on the continent, but would also include "a broader 'soft power' mandate aimed at preemptively reducing conflict and would incorporate a larger civilian component to address those challenges," according to the CRS study."
More preemptive war is on the horizon. This time, the plan is to "stabilize" the entire continent of Africa.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Papers, Please...
I really hate the powers that the police now have. Over the last year, I have been stopped, for absolutely no reason, twice. Both times, I was walking.
I will start with the second time. That day, I was helping my sister move, using a car borrowed form my other sister. After a few hours of running back and forth, the car started having mechanical problems, so we called it a night. I started walking home at about 11 PM. On my way home, I walked through one of the few neighborhoods that still have decent property values in Schenectady. About 300 ft. past the border of that good neighborhood, a car coming the opposite way pulled over towards me. When I saw the tell-tale spot light, I knew what I was in for.
The window rolls down, and the cop says, "Where are you going?"
I replied "Home."
He asks, "Where is that?"
Starting to get annoyed, I answer "Bradley St." Unfortunately, I was very tired, and did not want to challenge his questions. All I wanted was to hit the bed, but I did not feel like the jail would be comfortable to rest in that night.
He then asks me where I was coming from, what I was doing there, and demands that I show him ID. I was stone-cold sober, not acting suspicious in any way, and I was not carrying anything suspicious with me. For that, I get 20 questions, and he runs my license to ensure that I do not have any warrants. God forbid that I walk through a good neighborhood after dark.
The first time, however, I had had a few beers. My brother was home from the military on leave, and had gone to get beer. I went after him a few minutes later, because he had had a few more than I, and I wanted to make sure he got back OK. There are three stores in a small area that he could have gone to, and somehow, we missed each other. After going to each store, I assumed that he was already heading back to my house. I started walking home, and suddenly, a police car rolled up on me.
Two officers got out, and asked me where I was going. I told them I was going home, and that it was right across the hospital parking lot. Though I had a few beers, I was walking and acting normally, and I take the shortcut through the parking lot almost every day. I had a decent buzz, but was far from drunk. I asked them why they had stopped me, and they replied by telling me that I had to come with them. I kept asking why I was stopped, and about the third time, one of the officers pulled out his handcuffs. They slammed me on the back of the car and cuffed me, extremely tight. Meanwhile, they kept screaming, "Stop resisting!" Ok, I was not physically resisting, I was verbally asking why they had stopped me. Then they shoved me into the back of the car.
Much to my surprise, they brought me home, un-cuffed me and let me go. I guess they did not want any paperwork.
Unfortunately, before they threw me into the car, they took one of my favorite pocket knives. I have never carried a knife as a weapon, but as a tool, like I was told by my father when he gave me my first knife at 5 years old. I bet it ended up in one of their pocket's.
As far as I am concerned, both cases amount to illegal search and seizure, but today, the constitution is practically ignored. The next time I will tell the police that I left my walking license at home. [ By the way, after talking with my brother, he assured me that he had done nothing wrong, so they had not confused me with him... ]
I will start with the second time. That day, I was helping my sister move, using a car borrowed form my other sister. After a few hours of running back and forth, the car started having mechanical problems, so we called it a night. I started walking home at about 11 PM. On my way home, I walked through one of the few neighborhoods that still have decent property values in Schenectady. About 300 ft. past the border of that good neighborhood, a car coming the opposite way pulled over towards me. When I saw the tell-tale spot light, I knew what I was in for.
The window rolls down, and the cop says, "Where are you going?"
I replied "Home."
He asks, "Where is that?"
Starting to get annoyed, I answer "Bradley St." Unfortunately, I was very tired, and did not want to challenge his questions. All I wanted was to hit the bed, but I did not feel like the jail would be comfortable to rest in that night.
He then asks me where I was coming from, what I was doing there, and demands that I show him ID. I was stone-cold sober, not acting suspicious in any way, and I was not carrying anything suspicious with me. For that, I get 20 questions, and he runs my license to ensure that I do not have any warrants. God forbid that I walk through a good neighborhood after dark.
The first time, however, I had had a few beers. My brother was home from the military on leave, and had gone to get beer. I went after him a few minutes later, because he had had a few more than I, and I wanted to make sure he got back OK. There are three stores in a small area that he could have gone to, and somehow, we missed each other. After going to each store, I assumed that he was already heading back to my house. I started walking home, and suddenly, a police car rolled up on me.
Two officers got out, and asked me where I was going. I told them I was going home, and that it was right across the hospital parking lot. Though I had a few beers, I was walking and acting normally, and I take the shortcut through the parking lot almost every day. I had a decent buzz, but was far from drunk. I asked them why they had stopped me, and they replied by telling me that I had to come with them. I kept asking why I was stopped, and about the third time, one of the officers pulled out his handcuffs. They slammed me on the back of the car and cuffed me, extremely tight. Meanwhile, they kept screaming, "Stop resisting!" Ok, I was not physically resisting, I was verbally asking why they had stopped me. Then they shoved me into the back of the car.
Much to my surprise, they brought me home, un-cuffed me and let me go. I guess they did not want any paperwork.
Unfortunately, before they threw me into the car, they took one of my favorite pocket knives. I have never carried a knife as a weapon, but as a tool, like I was told by my father when he gave me my first knife at 5 years old. I bet it ended up in one of their pocket's.
As far as I am concerned, both cases amount to illegal search and seizure, but today, the constitution is practically ignored. The next time I will tell the police that I left my walking license at home. [ By the way, after talking with my brother, he assured me that he had done nothing wrong, so they had not confused me with him... ]
Ethanol - Do we want it more than beef?
Back in 2000, I owned a GMC Sonoma. When I was reading the owner's manual, I was stunned to find that it could run off either Gasoline or E-85 ethanol. It is still seven years later, and I have yet to see a gas station selling ethanol in my area, which is upstate New York. It turns out that by selling vehicles capable of running with E-85, GM could sell more vehicles with low gas mileage. Finally, with outrageous fuel prices, the Government is slowly pushing for the use of ethanol. So what did this new push accomplish?
With the decreasing supply of corn and increased demand, corn prices are going up. So what? My grilled corn on the cob is going to cost more this year? Well, that is not all that will go up. Many of our farm animals are fed corn as a part of their diets. That means that meat, eggs, milk, and all sorts of other products will be going up.
Meanwhile we are still giving farmers subsidies. This can go as far as to pay farmers not to farm. Why can't we encourage these non-farming farmers to raise more corn? When the push for ethanol began, I though that perhaps the struggling farmers would have a new glimmer of hope. I guess I was naive to think that bureaucratic non-sense would not get in the way of that...
With the decreasing supply of corn and increased demand, corn prices are going up. So what? My grilled corn on the cob is going to cost more this year? Well, that is not all that will go up. Many of our farm animals are fed corn as a part of their diets. That means that meat, eggs, milk, and all sorts of other products will be going up.
Meanwhile we are still giving farmers subsidies. This can go as far as to pay farmers not to farm. Why can't we encourage these non-farming farmers to raise more corn? When the push for ethanol began, I though that perhaps the struggling farmers would have a new glimmer of hope. I guess I was naive to think that bureaucratic non-sense would not get in the way of that...
Cheney criticizes Geneva conventions at West Point commencement
"Capture one of these killers, and he'll be quick to demand the protections of the Geneva Convention and the Constitution of the United States," the Vice President said in the Saturday morning speech. "Yet when they wage attacks or take captives, their delicate sensibilities seem to fall away."
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So in order to punish them, we must become more like them, is that what he is saying? We have already thrown the Constitution away over the detainees, not just for them, but for us. We have ignored the Geneva conventions by torturing the detainees and not charging the majority with a crime. What should we do next Mr. Cheney? I just cannot imagine what you really want to do. Perhaps Stone them to death as a half time show during the super bowl? Kidnap their families as well?
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So in order to punish them, we must become more like them, is that what he is saying? We have already thrown the Constitution away over the detainees, not just for them, but for us. We have ignored the Geneva conventions by torturing the detainees and not charging the majority with a crime. What should we do next Mr. Cheney? I just cannot imagine what you really want to do. Perhaps Stone them to death as a half time show during the super bowl? Kidnap their families as well?
Auto Companies Create Fake Grassroots Campaigns Against Fuel Standards
GM, Chrysler and The Auto Alliance create websites to sway consumers to contact Congress. The sites all suggest that there are better ways to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions than focusing on better fuel economy for our automobiles.
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Yes, God forbid they cut down the manufacture of the big SUV's that make them the most profit, or invest more in alternative fuels. Instead, they try to fool the customers. This sounds much like the way Big Oil funded the spewers of junk science for years, in an effort to discount the theory of global warming.
This is a quote from an article on EnivromentalDefense.org:
"A staggering amount of global warming pollution comes from U.S. cars. Our new report Global Warming on the Road [PDF] shows that in 2004, our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from personal vehicles totaled 314 million metric tons. That’s equal to the amount of carbon in a coal train 55,000 miles long, enough to circle the world twice. General Motors cars alone account for more carbon pollution than that from America’s largest electric-generating company, American Electric Power. Emissions from Toyota vehicles, fourth among car companies, edge out those from the Tennessee Valley Authority, third among power companies."
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Yes, God forbid they cut down the manufacture of the big SUV's that make them the most profit, or invest more in alternative fuels. Instead, they try to fool the customers. This sounds much like the way Big Oil funded the spewers of junk science for years, in an effort to discount the theory of global warming.
This is a quote from an article on EnivromentalDefense.org:
"A staggering amount of global warming pollution comes from U.S. cars. Our new report Global Warming on the Road [PDF] shows that in 2004, our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from personal vehicles totaled 314 million metric tons. That’s equal to the amount of carbon in a coal train 55,000 miles long, enough to circle the world twice. General Motors cars alone account for more carbon pollution than that from America’s largest electric-generating company, American Electric Power. Emissions from Toyota vehicles, fourth among car companies, edge out those from the Tennessee Valley Authority, third among power companies."
Friday, May 25, 2007
Giuliani has business ties to FOXNEWS, NY Post, and the Saudi Royal Family
Giuliani has been getting positive press on FOXNEWS and the NY Post after his factually incorrect response of Texas Congressman and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul. Shouldn't both media outlets have to disclose this relationship when they run stories? Last night Giuliani and Hannity called Ron's statement a crazy "conspiracy theory."
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Somehow, this does not surprise me. The thing that does, however, is that the story is on a Fox-owned website. After all, Giuliani is slated to be the foremost Republican candidate for the position of Puppet-in-Chief.
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Somehow, this does not surprise me. The thing that does, however, is that the story is on a Fox-owned website. After all, Giuliani is slated to be the foremost Republican candidate for the position of Puppet-in-Chief.
Report: Dead Eye Dick Cheney aide clearing path to bomb Iran
Vice President Dick Cheney believes the US should not be pursuing a diplomatic path with Iran, and a senior aide to the vice president has been meeting with national security think tanks and consultants in Washington to "help establish the policy and political pathway to bombing Iran," Steve Clemons reported Thursday on his blog, The Washington Not.
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More proof that Bush is simply a "pretty" mask for Cheney. Cheney holds the strings of the marionette.
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More proof that Bush is simply a "pretty" mask for Cheney. Cheney holds the strings of the marionette.
New Hampshire Poised to Reject Real-ID
The NH House and Senate passed a bill to reject Real-ID, and the Governor has said he'll sign it.The bill not only rejects Real-ID, but also "any national identification card system that may follow therefrom."
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Good for NH! If Real-ID goes through, it will be like Nazi Germany. "Papers, Please."
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Good for NH! If Real-ID goes through, it will be like Nazi Germany. "Papers, Please."
Thursday, May 24, 2007
First we arm the terrorists, then the military...
In this CNN article, The administration decided today that it would send weapons to Lebanon, to aid their current fight against the militants. Unfortunately, we had previously armed those militants, and therefore, are now responsible, in part, for the chaos. [ see my earlier post, "Our Congress Ignores Us" ]
This is quite typical of our foreign policy, unfortunately. During the Afghanistan and Russia war, we financed the Mujahideen, parts of which eventually became the Taliban. Later, parts of the Taliban became Al Queda. Also, do not forget that we armed Iraq during the war between Iraq and Iran.
No wonder they ALL hate us, we will not keep our noses out of their business...
HERE IS TO HYPOCRISY!!!
This is quite typical of our foreign policy, unfortunately. During the Afghanistan and Russia war, we financed the Mujahideen, parts of which eventually became the Taliban. Later, parts of the Taliban became Al Queda. Also, do not forget that we armed Iraq during the war between Iraq and Iran.
No wonder they ALL hate us, we will not keep our noses out of their business...
HERE IS TO HYPOCRISY!!!
The Meaning of "True Patriot"
Though I could go on and on about the definition of a true patriot, I will instead cite the words of Ron Paul, who is fast becoming the candidate of the disenchanted American, because he is willing to speak up against the system as it is now. Many members of the GOP have threatened to remove him from future debates, simply because he will not conform to the right-wing party line.
"The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George. I accept the definition of patriotism as that effort to resist oppressive state power. The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility, and out of self interest -- for himself, his family, and the future of his country -- to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state."
And he goes on to say...
"But whether the resistance against government tyrants is non-violent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism."
The rest of the speech can be found here...
It is quite ironic that our current, pseudo-king also happens to have the given name of George.
"The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George. I accept the definition of patriotism as that effort to resist oppressive state power. The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility, and out of self interest -- for himself, his family, and the future of his country -- to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state."
And he goes on to say...
"But whether the resistance against government tyrants is non-violent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism."
The rest of the speech can be found here...
It is quite ironic that our current, pseudo-king also happens to have the given name of George.
Billions go missing in Iraq rebuilding effort
"Members of Congress demanded on Tuesday that the Bush administration explain how billions of dollars of US taxpayers’ money had gone missing in Iraq in what they called a disastrous effort to rebuild the country." From FT.Com
Meanwhile, many Iraqis are missing most of the basic service, such as electricity and clean water. And I am mad when I lose a paltry $20 out of my pocket...
Meanwhile, many Iraqis are missing most of the basic service, such as electricity and clean water. And I am mad when I lose a paltry $20 out of my pocket...
Video - Casino-Style Gambling on US Military bases has critics concerned
"Prof. John Kindt talks about how the military got rid of slot machines in the 60's because soldiers who were bored and stuck on base with nothing else to do were getting addicted. When asked whether the objective is to raise money, he agrees in part, but also says the gambling only brings in $127M a year, and 'that is peanuts to the military.'"
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Looks like they have found a way to get that 3% raise back from our soldiers.
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Looks like they have found a way to get that 3% raise back from our soldiers.
Bush Would Veto Gas Price-Gouging Bill
According to this article on SmartMoney.com, Bush would veto the bill that would levy fines on companies found to be artificially inflating the prices we pay at the pump. He claims that it would cause a fuel shortage.
In reality, he is simply protecting the profits of the oil companies again.
In reality, he is simply protecting the profits of the oil companies again.
Edwards proposes mandatory military service
"One of the things we ought to be thinking about is some level of mandatory service to our country, so that everybody in America--not just the poor kids who get sent to war--are serving this country," Edwards said.
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Yes, sounds like a plan, How else will we be able to find the troops to take over the rest of the middle east? Here we see that the Democrats can be just as bad as the current administration. Of course Edwards is claiming he wants to end the war, but then why the need for compulsory service?
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Yes, sounds like a plan, How else will we be able to find the troops to take over the rest of the middle east? Here we see that the Democrats can be just as bad as the current administration. Of course Edwards is claiming he wants to end the war, but then why the need for compulsory service?
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
I could post all day long...
There is so much bad news coming from the States, the Mideast, and the rest of the world as it relates to us, that no single person could keep it up.
If you believe in the prophecy of the bible, the Mayans, Nostradamus, or the many, many others, it truly does look like the world is soon to come to a cataclysmic end.
Our "free" society is no longer free, our economic system is on the verge of collapse, the earth is starting to take revenge for its hundred years of torture, and the sane countries in the rest of the world want to destroy America for what we have done in the last 6 years.
It is time to stand up and declare this administration null and void, either through impeachment, or more serious action.
If you believe in the prophecy of the bible, the Mayans, Nostradamus, or the many, many others, it truly does look like the world is soon to come to a cataclysmic end.
Our "free" society is no longer free, our economic system is on the verge of collapse, the earth is starting to take revenge for its hundred years of torture, and the sane countries in the rest of the world want to destroy America for what we have done in the last 6 years.
It is time to stand up and declare this administration null and void, either through impeachment, or more serious action.
White House opposes military pay raise
"The White House has come out in opposition to a proposal by Congress to raise military pay by 3.5 percent, according to a report by Army Times. The administration had originally asked for only a 3 percent increase in pay, equal to private sector pay increases, effective January 1, 2008. The House Armed Services Committee raised the increase to 3.5 percent for 2008, and also recommended increases in 2009 through 2012 that would be 0.5 percent higher than private sector raises."
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Sure, send our boys into the most dangerous situations, then tell them that they are only worth a 3.0% pay raise, instead of 3.5%. I wonder what the pay of the administration, congress, and the mercenaries/contractors was raised by this year?
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Sure, send our boys into the most dangerous situations, then tell them that they are only worth a 3.0% pay raise, instead of 3.5%. I wonder what the pay of the administration, congress, and the mercenaries/contractors was raised by this year?
Bush Wants Full Control Of Government During Catastrophic Attack
With scarcely a mention in the mainstream media, President Bush has ordered up a plan for responding to a catastrophic attack. Under that plan, he entrusts himself with leading the entire federal government, not just the Executive Branch. And he gives himself the responsibility “for ensuring constitutional government.”
All hail King George, Fascist dictator of the Burning States
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All hail King George, Fascist dictator of the Burning States
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Pentagon Making Preparations To Keep Tens Of Thousands in Iraq for Decades
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee this month, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter Pace uttered a “carefully worded” statement revealing that the Pentagon had no plans to fully withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq if legislation passes Congress mandating troop redeployment:
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Gore: "Bush Has Repeatedly Violated The Law For Six Years"
"President Bush has repeatedly violated the law for six years," Gore charges, regarding the warrantless surveillance program. He argues that the president does not need the enhanced domestic surveillance powers he has sought and received, often in secret, but that the competent use of the information already available would have been sufficient. Such as, for instance, the fact that Sept. 11 terrorists Nawaf Alhazmi and Khalid Almidhar were already on a State Department/INS watch list.
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Bush Plans 'Second Surge' For Iraq
Washington -- The Bush administration is quietly on track to nearly double the number of combat troops in Iraq this year, an analysis of Pentagon deployment orders showed Monday.
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Our Congress Ignores Us, Again
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
--Declaration of Independence
Once again the Democratic majority has failed on its promise to end the war in Iraq. Why they even engaged in the charade is a mystery, seeing as they could not even pass a non-binding resolution to do something about this illegal Iraq war.
Then they went on to draft a bill with a firm date for a pull-out, knowing full-well that even if it passed, it would be vetoed, and they would not have nearly enough votes to overturn the veto. Now, they have just completely rolled over, leaving King George and his minions to do whatever they want. Then, they have the nerve to call it a victory and a step in the right direction.
Well, in light of the state of today's mass-media-consuming public, this little scripted play is probably just enough to convince the masses that the congress is actually trying to do something about the situation.
For the well-informed, however, it is simply more proof that both political parties never had the public interest in mind. They are simply pandering to the corporations, who are making record profits from the misery of the Iraqi people and our patriotic soldiers. When will the sheeple wake up and stand up for what is just? Perhaps when they start rounding us up and putting us into the concentration camps that Kellogg, Brown and Root are building [pacificnews] in the south. By that time, however, it will be far too late...
Let's see, what else is going on today?
In a move to convince congress they need to fold, Bush has ordered the release of new propaganda, claiming that Bin Laden wanted to set up an Iraq base [yahoo/cnn] for attacks on America and other targets. Perhaps it was Bin Laden that managed to make those WMD's disappear, so that they could later be moved to his Iraq base on completion?
Ah yes, then there is Iran...
Apparently, Bush has started running CIA black ops in Iran [the blotter]. JUST started, I'm sure. The stated goal is to destabilize the government. From the Blotter comes this little tidbit:
'A report broadcast on Iranian TV last Sunday said Iranian authorities had captured 10 men crossing the border with $500,000 in cash along with "maps of sensitive areas" and "modern spy equipment." '
Sounds like we may be planning some terror attacks of our own, I surely would not put it past the CIA.
Meanwhile, in this Yahoo/AP article, we find out that the Navy is once again playing war games, as a "show of force," off the coast of Iran. Practice, practice, practice.
Then, just in from Lebanon, Raw Story is reporting that Bush funded the militants that are now causing all of the chaos in the country right now. Heil Bush, world domination at its best.
Two wars is not enough for this administration, let's start a few more. And Giuliani still thinks we were attacked because of our "freedom."
Total American soldiers lost today: 9, so far
...Until Next Time, Dave
--Declaration of Independence
Once again the Democratic majority has failed on its promise to end the war in Iraq. Why they even engaged in the charade is a mystery, seeing as they could not even pass a non-binding resolution to do something about this illegal Iraq war.
Then they went on to draft a bill with a firm date for a pull-out, knowing full-well that even if it passed, it would be vetoed, and they would not have nearly enough votes to overturn the veto. Now, they have just completely rolled over, leaving King George and his minions to do whatever they want. Then, they have the nerve to call it a victory and a step in the right direction.
Well, in light of the state of today's mass-media-consuming public, this little scripted play is probably just enough to convince the masses that the congress is actually trying to do something about the situation.
For the well-informed, however, it is simply more proof that both political parties never had the public interest in mind. They are simply pandering to the corporations, who are making record profits from the misery of the Iraqi people and our patriotic soldiers. When will the sheeple wake up and stand up for what is just? Perhaps when they start rounding us up and putting us into the concentration camps that Kellogg, Brown and Root are building [pacificnews] in the south. By that time, however, it will be far too late...
Let's see, what else is going on today?
In a move to convince congress they need to fold, Bush has ordered the release of new propaganda, claiming that Bin Laden wanted to set up an Iraq base [yahoo/cnn] for attacks on America and other targets. Perhaps it was Bin Laden that managed to make those WMD's disappear, so that they could later be moved to his Iraq base on completion?
Ah yes, then there is Iran...
Apparently, Bush has started running CIA black ops in Iran [the blotter]. JUST started, I'm sure. The stated goal is to destabilize the government. From the Blotter comes this little tidbit:
'A report broadcast on Iranian TV last Sunday said Iranian authorities had captured 10 men crossing the border with $500,000 in cash along with "maps of sensitive areas" and "modern spy equipment." '
Sounds like we may be planning some terror attacks of our own, I surely would not put it past the CIA.
Meanwhile, in this Yahoo/AP article, we find out that the Navy is once again playing war games, as a "show of force," off the coast of Iran. Practice, practice, practice.
Then, just in from Lebanon, Raw Story is reporting that Bush funded the militants that are now causing all of the chaos in the country right now. Heil Bush, world domination at its best.
Two wars is not enough for this administration, let's start a few more. And Giuliani still thinks we were attacked because of our "freedom."
Total American soldiers lost today: 9, so far
...Until Next Time, Dave
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