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Latest Articles: Dead Constitution
The Struggle for Net Neutrality
Post Date: 2009-11-16 05:55:40 by Stephen Lendman
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The Struggle for Net Neutrality - by Stephen Lendman During his 2008 campaign, Barack Obama promised to "Support the principle of network neutrality to preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet." Perhaps not given a worse record than his fiercest critics feared, worse than George Bush, across the board on both domestic and foreign policies, including: -- failing to deliver promised change; -- being the standard bearer for the corrupted political/business elite; -- governing like a crime boss in league with Wall Street; -- disdaining democratic rights, freedoms, and the rule of law; -- betraying working Americans; -- proposing social services cuts instead of ...
Health care: Tell the Senate no, we will sue
Post Date: 2009-11-15 11:25:31 by buckeroo
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Devvy -- Health Care: Tell the Senate NO, we will sue -- 11/12/09 > Health care: Tell the Senate no, we will sue By: Devvy November 12, 2009 Past and present members of Congress and cabinet members, have made it perfectly clear the U.S. Constitution means nothing. It is merely a prop and no longer of any concern to them. Here are but a few examples: "The dirty little secret is that both houses of Congress are irrelevant...America's domestic policy is now being run by Alan Greenspan and the Federal Reserve and America's foreign policy is now being run by the International Monetary Fund [IMF]." And, "...when the president decides to go to war, he no ...
Mayfly May Thwart $3 Billion in Coal Mined in U.S. Mountaintops
Post Date: 2009-11-13 12:59:45 by DeaconBenjamin
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Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Mayflies may seal the fate of mountaintop mining in the Appalachian hills of the eastern U.S. Companies such as Massey Energy Co. that mine coal there by stripping mountain peaks and dumping debris in streams are being asked by the Environmental Protection Agency for the first time to safeguard the mayfly, one of the oldest winged insects and a bait favored by fly-fisherman. Applicants for new mines will have to show they wouldn’t cause pollution deadly to the aquatic bug. That puts at risk about $3 billion a year in coal that operators led by Massey and International Coal Group Inc. extract in Appalachia, said Kevin Book, an analyst at ClearView Energy ...
Another Endorsement of a Constitutional Convention on Glenn Beck
Post Date: 2009-11-12 21:03:29 by farmfriend
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Another Endorsement of a Constitutional Convention on Glenn Beck Written by Larry Greenley Thursday, 12 November 2009 15:24 In light of the John Birch Society's strenuous and successful campaign over the past 25 years or so to prevent the calling of a constitutional convention (con-con) as provided for in Article V of the U.S. Constitution, it was very disappointing to see a well-known constitutional scholar, Professor Kevin Gutzman, promote the concept on the Glenn Beck TV Show on Tuesday, November 10 (see embedded video below). Judge Andrew Napolitano was the substitute host due to Beck's appendicitis operation. As documented in my article, "Dangers of a Constitutional ...
Housing as Busing
Post Date: 2009-11-12 19:03:05 by Jethro Tull
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Housing as Busing With a Westchester decision, the feds decree that neighborhoods must seek minority residents. The leafy towns and villages of central and northern Westchester County, New York, with their large-lot zoning, stone walls along winding lanes, and the wooden stables of horse country, are among the wealthiest in the United States. From Pound Ridge to Scarsdale, from Chappaqua to Bedford, they might seem remote and insulated from Washington policy disputes. But thanks to a legal settlement announced on August 11, they have become the testing ground for a federal social policy that seeks a dramatic change in the organizing principle of American residential life: that where a ...
Reid Seeks MedicareTax on Capital Gains to Fund Health Bill
Post Date: 2009-11-12 15:16:43 by DeaconBenjamin
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Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may seek to apply Medicare taxes to capital gains earned by wealthy Americans as part of health-overhaul legislation in order to scale back a proposed levy on high-end insurance plans, two congressional aides said. Speaking on condition of anonymity, they said Reid’s aides have sought input on the idea from staffers for senators such as Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, a Democrat, and Olympia Snowe of Maine, the only Republican senator to vote for the legislation. Reid’s proposal, being advanced by Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, would apply Medicare taxes to non-wage income earned from capital gains, dividends, ...
Two Different and Distinct Nations
Post Date: 2009-11-12 10:46:33 by richard9151
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Two Different and Distinct Nations "The idea prevails with some, indeed it has expression in arguments at the bar, that we have in this country substantially two national governments; one to be maintained under the Constitution, with all its restrictions; the other to be maintained by Congress outside and independently of that instrument, by exercising such powers as other nations of the earth are accustomed to... I take leave to say that, if the principles thus announced should ever receive the sanction of a majority of this court, a radical and mischievous change in our system will result. We will, in that event, pass from the era of a constitutional liberty guarded and protected by ...
Ol' George the First
Post Date: 2009-11-12 10:34:16 by richard9151
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I have always wondered exactly where the federal districts had their beginnings. I've seen much of the information developed about 'federalism' and 'federal zones', etc., but every time I thought I had finally arrived at the source of the infection, more information came to my view. On the internet, you can search for and find a very interesting (and free) on-line book titled The United States is Still a Subject of Great Britain. Recently new to this on-line book is a summary section in which I found the following information: "In reading the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, vol. I, 1789-1897, I discovered the following: Gentlemen of the Senate: Pursuant to ...
The people are the origin of all authority
Post Date: 2009-11-12 09:57:21 by richard9151
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The people are the origin of all authority. The three branches of the Republic are the People, within the exterior boundaries of the States, the States, and the United States. The People are not party to the Union within the constituted document known as the Constitution of the United States for the United States of America. The People are represented within the House of Representatives. -- This only applies as long as no contracts exist whereby the People become obligated to the United States (government). The States are represented within the Senate. The 17th Amendment not withstanding. The Senators should be appointed by the State Legislatures -- if this is no longer the case, then ...
Second Amendment
Post Date: 2009-11-12 09:47:25 by richard9151
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The people of the 1790s understood this subject very well; the Second Amendment (and thank you, Ken): Lost in the gun rights debate, much to the detriment of American freedom, is the fact that the Second Amendment is an "AMENDMENT". (Actually, the Second Amendment is an ARTICLE; not an Amendment. The Bill of Rights has it’s own Preamble, and stands as a separate document. However, what is being said here is correct, as far as the meaning of the “changes in intent” accomplished by the Second Article of the Bill of Rights. The Articles of the Bill of Rights did not change the wording “within” the Constitution, but they did clarify and, in this case in ...
Bill Clinton admits .......
Post Date: 2009-11-12 09:31:43 by richard9151
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So when Bill Clinton stands up and says; “Everyone should CON-tribute their fair share,” now you know what he is really saying. Think about Bill Clinton as you read the following quote. "Our rulers will become corrupt, our people careless... the time for fixing every essential right on a legal basis is [now] while our rulers are honest, and ourselves united. From the conclusion of this war we shall be going downhill. It will not then be necessary to resort every moment to the people for support. They will be forgotten, therefore, and their rights disregarded. They will forget themselves, but in the sole faculty of making money, and will never think of uniting to effect a due ...
When dictatorship came to America
Post Date: 2009-11-12 06:20:08 by Ada
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The presidential oath of office contains a pledge to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States, and by implication the liberties of the American people that the document is intended to preserve. In light of this, can you name which of the delegated powers in the U.S. Constitution allow the president to invade his own country, mass murder his own American citizens, and bomb, burn and plunder their cities? Can you explain how such acts would be consistent with protecting the constitutional liberties of those unfortunate citizens? If you think you can, then congratulations, you are a “Lincoln Scholar.” If not, do not despair. You are in decent company, including the ...
While Switzerland is still free and America is not
Post Date: 2009-11-12 06:11:11 by Ada
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The American Time magazine article headline asks, "Will Switzerland Vote to Ban Minarets on Mosques?" Swiss citizens are becoming concerned about the threat that Islam presents to their traditional culture, economy and religious institutions. As an American, I know how I would vote were I Swiss but the decision will be made by the Swiss electorate as they have this referendum right on all issues. In Switzerland, the people still rule and have the ultimate right to decide decisions above the government or parliament. Through the right of referendum they can cancel legislation and with the initiative they can pass or create legislative action on issues parliament refuses to act ...
Eric Williams (WHORU) I'm not a "PERSON" (and neither are you morons)
Post Date: 2009-11-11 20:04:16 by noone222
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ARKANSAS STATE OF ARKANSAS PLAINTIFF VS. Case Numbers: S2005-1110; S2006-625, 626, S2009-997,998 Eric Williams DEFENDANT BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS ALL CHARGES AS I AM NOT A "PERSON" AS DEFINED IN TITLE 27-16-204(C) Please note that a document filed with and annexed to my previously filed documents as Exhibit "A" thereto, addressing the proper designation of artificial entities mentioned or referred to herein; and also setting forth my persona and Political Status, as such may pertain to these matters, is likewise annexed and incorporated herein and hereat, in full, by reference. Introduction 1. I come now ...
New Taser Policy Causing Concern For Police
Post Date: 2009-11-11 10:07:40 by Jethro Tull
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New Taser Policy Causing Concern For Police Staff Writer 9:30 PM CST, November 10, 2009 FAST FACTS: West Memphis Police Department gets new Taser PolicyOfficer concerned it may put police at riskPuts officers too close to suspects (West Memphis, AR 11/10/2009) A change in policy has a high ranking officer at the West Memphis Police Department worried about officer's safety. It all has to do with a change in the Taser policy. "It's a scary change and it's a step backwards." Officers have been asked to try and avoid shooting suspects in the chest. Stun gun maker Taser international says they pose an "extremely low" risk ...
Obama: Jail Time for Those without Health Insurance [Full Thread]
Post Date: 2009-11-10 10:37:57 by noone222
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Political Punch Interview with the President: Jail Time for Those without Health Care Insurance? November 09, 2009 6:30 PM During an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Jake Tapper today, President Obama said that penalties are appropriate for people who try to “free ride” the health care system but stopped short of endorsing the threat of jail time for those who refuse to pay a fine for not having insurance. “What I think is appropriate is that in the same way that everybody has to get auto insurance and if you don't, you're subject to some penalty, that in this situation, if you have the ability to buy insurance, it's affordable and you choose not to do ...
Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor Lists
Post Date: 2009-11-10 09:33:59 by noone222
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In a case that raises questions about online journalism and privacy rights, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day. The grand jury subpoena also required the Philadelphia-based Indymedia.us Web site "not to disclose the existence of this request" unless authorized by the Justice Department, a gag order that presents an unusual quandary for any news organization. Kristina Clair, a 34-year old Linux administrator living in Philadelphia who provides free server space for Indymedia.us, said she was shocked to receive the Justice Department's subpoena. (The Independent ...
How the Beans of Egypt, Maine, Sprouted a Militia
Post Date: 2009-11-10 06:47:30 by Ada
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In early October, the Second Maine Militia opened its meeting with the traditional shooting of the televisions. The 50 or so "members" (there are no rolls and no one pays dues) chatted quietly as the blasts rang out. A small cannon was fired into the woods, parting the trees and shaking the windows of the house nearby. But no real televisions were harmed. The sets were just cardboard boxes painted with inane smiley faces and decorated with slogans like "Feel good!" "Proud to be USA!" "Safe in the homeland!" The aluminum-foil antennas, however, did collapse miserably from the real gunfire. The purpose of the annual meeting, the same as it has been ...
An anarchist on national defense
Post Date: 2009-11-10 06:08:56 by Ada
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Show your support: ShareThis As news coverage of the Fort Hood massacre spins out, I listen with mixed reactions. One keeps surfacing; violence begets violence. As the militarization of foreign policy (and society) continues, every aspect of life becomes more prone to violence -- from school yards to casual encounters with the police. As an anarchist, I reject the idea of national defense...on so many levels. (For a solid analysis of some of them, I recommend Jeff Hummel's lecture "War Is The Health of the State.") To be clear, by national defense I mean the idea that government can properly assume my right of self-defense against foreign 'threats' and administer it ...
Pfizer abandons site of infamous Kelo eminent domain taking
Post Date: 2009-11-09 18:33:46 by DeaconBenjamin
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The private homes that New London, Conn., took away from Suzette Kelo and her neighbors have been torn down. Their former site is a wasteland of fields of weeds, a monument to the power of eminent domain. But now Pfizer, the drug company whose neighboring research facility had been the original cause of the homes' seizure, has just announced that it is closing up shop in New London. To lure those jobs to New London a decade ago, the local government promised to demolish the older residential neighborhood adjacent to the land Pfizer was buying for next-to-nothing. Suzette Kelo fought the taking to the Supreme Court, and lost. Five justices found this redevelopment met the ...
Health Care FARCE Voted Up Last Night
Post Date: 2009-11-08 14:51:05 by Horse
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Do we live in a Constitutional Republic any longer? The 16th Amendment made lawful the income tax - that is, a direct tax on Americans. But nowhere in The Constitution is the power found to force people, under penalty of law (including fines and imprisonment), to pay private parties for services they do not desire to purchase. Yet that is in the bill passed last night. Yes, we have Congressfolk - both men and women, and all Democrats (save one Republican) who voted for this. This sure appears to be blatantly unconstitutional - and, I would argue, those who voted for the bill know it. If you watched CSPAN yesterday you heard the speeches. All those who rose in favor of the bill talked ...
House narrowly passes landmark health care bill
Post Date: 2009-11-08 06:15:10 by noone222
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WASHINGTON (AP) - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage of Social Security in 1935 and Medicare 30 years later. "It provides coverage for 96 percent of Americans. It offers everyone, regardless of health or income, the peace of mind ...
SEIU Praises Passage Of Hate Crimes Bill
Post Date: 2009-11-06 20:48:14 by Dakmar
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Recently, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Executive Vice President Mary Kay Henry praised President Obama for his signing into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and called for greater protections for LGBT workers. “There’s a motto we have in the labor movement: ‘An Injury to One is An Injury to All,’” said Henry. “For Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, the first explicit protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the nation’s history, is an incredibly important first step in ending the decades of violence and discrimination suffered by the LGBT community. ...
Justice Denied: Voices from Guantanamo
Post Date: 2009-11-06 16:08:16 by Horse
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Poster Comment:The men in this video were held at Guantánamo for years without charge and denied any meaningful opportunity to challenge the legality of their detention. But now they are finally free
This is not your mother's America...nor your father's
Post Date: 2009-11-06 16:05:26 by Horse
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In The Examiner, Gary Reed reports on the "kidnapping" by law enforcement and forced medication of libertarian activist Julian Heicklen. The synopsis: on Monday and for the 3rd Monday in a row, Heicklen arrived at the US District Courthouse in New York City in order to pass out pamphlets to prospective jurors informing them of "their right to judge the law and its application as well as the facts in a case." Yep...the fully informed jury strategy. Homeland Security police told him to leave; Heicklen said he had a 1st Amendment right to stay. He ended up being forcibly transported to a hospital where he was injected with Thorazine against his will. To me, the most ...
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