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Is Bush Using Terrorism On America?
February 14, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Political, Propaganda | Leave a Comment
A recent CBS News title says it all: “Bush Spy Bill Called Fear-Mongering,…”
I thought the title of this article was really interesting. The media has generally tried to stay out of the fray when it comes to the very heated political issues. They generally give an analysis and then follow up with opinion, but headlines matter and it looks like the media is starting push them to a new level.
President Bush, in remarks meant to spur House Democrats into accepting a controversial new bill that would expand the government’s ability to spy on Americans, warned that the country faced terror strikes that would make September 11 “pale by comparison.” In response, critics of the new bill accused Mr. Bush of “fear mongering,” and of trying to deflect attention from the bill itself. Its most controversial provision would prevent Americans from suing phone companies that helped the administration spy on them since the White House surveillance program was instituted in 2001.
I believe critics are right, but I’d even go a step further. What President doing isn’t just fear-mongering. The President is partaking in the very kind of terrorism that he says is a threat to our nation. The media of course will stop short of calling President Bush a tyrant or terrorist, but the people are starting to scream out in frustration over privacy rights and FISA legislation that dismisses our constitution.
Mr. Bush claims that unless the telecoms received assurance that they will not be sued for breaking the law (and therefore be liable for damages), those companies will not agree to enact future wiretaps, therefore undercutting the government’s intelligence capabilities:
“If these companies are subjected to lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars, they won’t participate; they won’t help us; they won’t help protect America.”
It sounds like President Bush doesn’t care about our security, so much as he does protecting the precisious coporations that may have helped him break the law by spying on millions of American civilians. That does not stop him from invoking fear and terrorism to get his point across.
“At this moment, somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning new attacks on our country. Their goal is to bring destruction to our shores that will make September the 11th pale by comparison.”
Scared yet? BOO. The President won’t take responsibility for the failed legislation, however.
Mr. Bush said, “There is really no excuse for letting this critical legislation expire,” despite his refusal to sign an extension to the current law while negotiations continue.
Lies, Lies and more Lies. What else can you expect from a politician? Nancy Pelosi spoke out against the President, but she’s just as bad when it comes to looking after American interests. (recall: “Impeachment is off the table”)
“The president and House Republicans refused to support the extension and therefore will bear the responsibility should any adverse national security consequences result,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Then there’s Harry Reid:
“The president could have taken the simple step of requesting new authority from Congress … but whether out of convenience, incompetence, or outright disdain for the rule of law, the administration chose to ignore Congress and ignore the Constitution”
Finally, a word from the specialists when it comes to protecting freedom, privacy rights and the Constitution.
Caroline Fredrickson, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s legislative office in Washington
“The House should stand up to the bullying from the president and reject the administration’s lies and fear mongering,” she said. “This administration has abused its power over and over again and it is time for the House to reject any attempts to consider the unconstitutional Senate Intelligence Committee FISA bill. […] Let the American system of justice decide this case,” Frederickson said.
“Do not give the phone companies a ‘get out of jail free’ card. If the companies really ‘did the right thing’ as the president said, then they have nothing to fear from going to court. […] Terrorism is a threat. But ignoring the Constitution is also a threat.”
Could One Viral Video Destroy Hillary Clinton?
February 13, 2008 | Filed Under Elections, Government, News | 2 Comments
The video below has the potential to devastate Hillary’s chances at cracking the youth vote, recall Howard Dean’s yelp heard ’round the world? This is much worse!
How NOT to attack Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” campaign:
The following is a political opinion, so relax!
Hillary Clinton needs a solution to Barack Obama’s avalanche of support
It’s no secret, Barack Obama’s campaign is inspirational and moving America like no other since JFK and MLK Jr. Barack Obama is the greatest news to happen to the Democratic party since the nation was prospering (socially and economically) under Bill Clinton’s leadership. Hillary Clinton’s biggest problem with liberals and independents is (or was) her stance on the war. Couple her conservative streak with the twinkle in Barack Obama’s eye and it is easy to see where this race is headed.
Just to be sure, let’s look at Barack Obama’s video that reaches out to youth
Barack Obama Will Win The DNC Nomination: Clinton needs a Miracle
Suffice to say that super delegates would send America into a further state of disarray if they decide the election for “the party of the people.”
Our Soldiers Are Dying
February 12, 2008 | Filed Under News, War | Leave a Comment
War kills, it’s a fact.
Our soldiers are dying, our loved ones are hurting, corporations are profiting.
Barack Obama’s Post-Sweep Victory Speech
February 10, 2008 | Filed Under Elections, News | Leave a Comment
Senator Barack Obama gave a victory speech in Virgina after his clean sweep this weekend. In addition to winning all three states, he picked up the Virgin Islands. Hillary’s campaign is rumored to be in panic-mode. We’ll see how they respond, but chances are that if either candidate sweeps Texas and Ohio, that could be the deciding factor for the Democratic nomination.
No, I am Muslim
February 9, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Political, Religion | 1 Comment
I am muslim
February 9, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Political | Leave a Comment
Berkeley Kicks Marines Off Campus, Republicans retaliate
February 8, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Political, Propaganda, War | Leave a Comment
This is a pretty volatile situation brewing in northern California. Berkeley is a world renown institution that is also associated with the anti-War protests of the 60s and 70s, that helped turn the tide of public opinion regarding the Vietnam war. The Iraq War has become a highly unpopular war and the students and campus officials have had enough of the brutality, so they’ve made a decision to oust the military from recruiting on campus.
CNN has a story on the situation:
Berkeley, the famously liberal college town in California, has taken aim at Marine recruiters, saying they are “not welcome in our city.”
Republican lawmakers in Washington fired back this week, threatening to take back more than $2 million of federal funding to the city as well as money designated for the University of California-Berkeley, the campus that became a haven of protests during the Vietnam War. The battle erupted after the Berkeley City Council approved a measure last week urging the Marine recruiters to leave their downtown office.
“If recruiters choose to stay, they do so as uninvited and unwelcome intruders,” the item says. It goes on to say the council applauds residents and organizations that “volunteer to impede, passively or actively, by nonviolent means, the work of any military recruiting office located in the City of Berkeley.”
Polarization in our political system is at an all-time high it seems and it shouldn’t surprise you that legislation is in the works that would deny Berkeley of federal funding and divert the money to the military as ‘punishment’. The Republicans that are spearheading this agenda are trying to send a message to Berkeley (and the country) that “they need to know their actions have consequences”. That’s not stopping the activists from doing their best to fight our federal government on the issue.
One giant sign said, “No Military Predators in Our Town.” Another message on a pink placard read, “Join the Marines. Travel to Exotic Lands. Meet Exciting and Unusual People — And Kill Them.” Zanne Joi peered out from under her straw hat. “This Marine recruiting station is trying to recruit our youth to go to Iraq to kill and be killed. And we are against that,” said Joi, a member of Code Pink Women for Peace.
“This is part of a multi-pronged effort to end this war.” Protester Sharon Adams added: “This recruiting station recruits people to go fight and then once they fight and they serve their country, our country doesn’t take care of them. That’s a shame.”
There’s another side to the story,of course. Anti-protesters were quick to point out their disgust with the situation at hand.
A group of young students who strolled down the sidewalk shared that sentiment. They derided one of the protesters who argued the United States was involved in an illegal war in Iraq. “Where’s the logic in that whatsoever?” one of the young men said. “That’s our national security, and you’re here protesting the Marines.” Another said, “It makes me sick. It makes me sick.” Gunnery Sgt. Pauline Franklin, a spokeswoman for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command, told CNN there is “no plan for that office to move.”
She said recruiters are there to “provide information to qualified men and women who are looking for opportunities that they may benefit from by serving in the military.” “The Marine Corps is here to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, which does guarantee the freedom of speech,” Franklin said. “In terms of the situation in Berkeley, the City Council and the protesters are exercising their right to do so.”
Super Patriots were working hard to do their part and fight back against the anti-War un-Americans. (rolls eyes)
In Washington, a group of Republican lawmakers have introduced the Semper Fi Act of 2008 — named after the Marine motto — to rescind more than $2 million of funds for Berkeley and transfer it to the Marine Corps. “Like most Americans, I really get disturbed when taxpayer money goes to institutions which proceed to take votes, make policy or make statements that really denigrate the military,” said Sen. David Vitter, R-Louisiana, a co-sponsor of the bill.
Violence begets violence - Mother/Child - War
February 8, 2008 | Filed Under Government, News, War | Leave a Comment
You will not find something like this in the media, but it captures so much that is wrong with war and how sad it is to lose loved ones due to politics. Sadly, many children are dying in Iraq, not only those of Iraqi women, but American women as well. Some day, the war will be over, but until that day comes — we should all band together and pray for a miracle.
Can you hear me now?
February 7, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Political | Leave a Comment
Do you ever worry about the amount of information that you’ve put on the Internet or shared with various corporations over the years? Are you concerned at all about your civil liberties and privacy? If so, you should check out this clever flash video from the ACLU website. Even if you’re not a fan of the liberal-leaning group, if you are a fan of civil liberties and defending our constitutional rights, you definitely want to take a look.
How much does the government know and how will your private data be used?
“Support the troops” - Homeless Vet Problem
February 7, 2008 | Filed Under Activism, Government, News, Scandals, War | Leave a Comment
It’s appalling to see that so many veterans are homeless and/or suffering from mental disease without any support whatsoever from the same federal government that exploits them and ships them off to war. These men and women fight for America’s safety, freedom, and an honor that few Americans would ever understand. It is unbelievable how quickly our politicians and “supporters” forget the very people that they exploit in order to push political agendas and war. The problem is obvious, it is a glaring reflection on societal greed and media sensationalism.
The “I’ve got mine” crowd could care less about the fate of the Americans at the bottom of the food chain who are struggling to get a warm meal and survive another day. You want to know why they don’t give a damn? Because we allow them to get away with spouting the rhetoric but when the sky comes falling on our heads, we look the other way and blame no one. For once, we should assign responsibility to those that created the problem to begin with. Americans should put the burden on the fools who have impoverished further those who were already poor and pushed death upon those who simply wanted to “be all they could be”.