Goodbye, Sarge...
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
In Memory of Sarge Charlie
Today, I'm going to link to Pat Houseworth's post that he has written in memory of blogger Sarge Charlie, who lost his battle with lung cancer in January 2012.
Goodbye, Sarge...
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Bloggers Come and Bloggers Pass On
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Goodbye, Sarge...
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Leon Panetta and His Not Surprising Testimony
I could say that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's testimony at a Senate Armed Services Committee congressional hearing on March 7th, is 'unbelievable' - but it's not. We should thank Panetta for his testimony - at least now we understand the legislative branch of Government no longer has power over declaraion of war and the US Military - but instead that power belongs to the US President, United Nations and NATO.
It has never seemed to matter to Congress that the erosion of States Rights and the disregard of the 10th amendment have crippled this countries' power to be fully self reliant, self governing, and truly free. I wonder how they feel today, knowing that they too, now have no real authority in matters of self defense and warfare?
In my opinion, this is only one of the reasons why the media and political downplay of US Republican Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, is so vicious and relentless. Ron Paul is a US Constitutionalist - were he to be elected to the White House, his strict Constitutional policies would surely interfere with US/International plans.
But it is not only Ron Paul. Anyone who is a supporter of the US Constitution or States Rights is disregarded and ultimately dragged through the mud by media if they dare take a legal or political stand.
However, Rep. Walter Jones, North Carolina, has taken a stand. On March 7th, he introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107.
[Excerpt - Resolution Calls for Impeachment if Obama Does Not Seek War Authorization from Congress]
Full text of Resolution 107 can be read here.
I'm not so sure that I even approve of Resolution 107 - it's hard to be sympathetic toward a Government Body who have been so neglectful of its own people and the law of its own land [the US Constitution - States Rights], instead, focusing on power, power, and more power, until finally, they are losing that power.
Congress - Europe owns you!
Panetta's Testimony
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It has never seemed to matter to Congress that the erosion of States Rights and the disregard of the 10th amendment have crippled this countries' power to be fully self reliant, self governing, and truly free. I wonder how they feel today, knowing that they too, now have no real authority in matters of self defense and warfare?
In my opinion, this is only one of the reasons why the media and political downplay of US Republican Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, is so vicious and relentless. Ron Paul is a US Constitutionalist - were he to be elected to the White House, his strict Constitutional policies would surely interfere with US/International plans.
But it is not only Ron Paul. Anyone who is a supporter of the US Constitution or States Rights is disregarded and ultimately dragged through the mud by media if they dare take a legal or political stand.
However, Rep. Walter Jones, North Carolina, has taken a stand. On March 7th, he introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107.
[Excerpt - Resolution Calls for Impeachment if Obama Does Not Seek War Authorization from Congress]
Rep. Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican, has introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107, which calls on the House, the Senate Concurring, to prevent Obama from starting another war without authorization from Congress. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on March 7.[End of Quote]
Full text of Resolution 107 can be read here.
I'm not so sure that I even approve of Resolution 107 - it's hard to be sympathetic toward a Government Body who have been so neglectful of its own people and the law of its own land [the US Constitution - States Rights], instead, focusing on power, power, and more power, until finally, they are losing that power.
Congress - Europe owns you!
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sheriff Joe's Cold Case Investigation
On March 1st, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, released to the public the findings of his six month investigation into President Obama's birth certificate and his eligibility. Below is the full video of that news conference.
Full Video of Sheriff Joe Arpaio Press Conference -
Obama Eligibility Cold Case Investigation
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Tonight, Worldnet Daily.com reports that the Obama Campaign has responded to Sheriff Joe by attempting to raise money off of his investigation by offering coffee mugs for sale! On one side of the mug is a pic of Obama that states 'Made in the USA' and on the other side is a pic of the hotly refuted birth certificate. Full story here.
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Obama Eligibility Cold Case Investigation
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Tonight, Worldnet Daily.com reports that the Obama Campaign has responded to Sheriff Joe by attempting to raise money off of his investigation by offering coffee mugs for sale! On one side of the mug is a pic of Obama that states 'Made in the USA' and on the other side is a pic of the hotly refuted birth certificate. Full story here.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Newt Gingrich Stands Tall in S.C.
Newt Gingrich responds to CNN's John King....
It looks as though the GOP candidate's are weary of attacks upon them by liberal media who promote Obama's re-election [or another GOP candidate]....we'll have to wait and see how this will work out for Newt in tomorrow's election. By observance of the audience, it looks like they were glad to see Newt stand up for himself. This oh-so-tacky move by John King just may have earned Newt votes - and made America more aware of the arrogance and downfall of Main Stream Media.
Newt Destroys John King, Media Over Ex-Wife Question...
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*See Also:
Media Admits Conspiracy to Ignore Ron Paul
[excerpt]
CNN host Howard Kurtz even admits that, “We are in the business of kicking candidates out of the race”.
[end of excerpt]
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It looks as though the GOP candidate's are weary of attacks upon them by liberal media who promote Obama's re-election [or another GOP candidate]....we'll have to wait and see how this will work out for Newt in tomorrow's election. By observance of the audience, it looks like they were glad to see Newt stand up for himself. This oh-so-tacky move by John King just may have earned Newt votes - and made America more aware of the arrogance and downfall of Main Stream Media.
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*See Also:
Media Admits Conspiracy to Ignore Ron Paul
[excerpt]
CNN host Howard Kurtz even admits that, “We are in the business of kicking candidates out of the race”.
[end of excerpt]
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Fall of Main Stream Media
You, know, folks, here is another post that is difficult to type...but I feel that the contents that I'm going to put here really need to be looked at again. Maybe three or four times, just so one can get it fixed in their heads with certainty that something is not quiet right with the American Media.
I'm not going to whitewash this, grumble about how I use to hold such respect for our nation's media [but I did] or how it's only a few of them [it's not]...No, from what I'm reading and understanding, about 80% of the Main Stream Media [MSM], are bought and paid for by special interest groups, political parties and the US Federal Government. They are plainly trying to control and dictate American Elections by their own admittance and via their actions. I've written about this subject before here and here.
Looking back over the past few weeks, there are a few displays of dishonor and lack of integrity by the MSM that should never be forgotten in MSM history.
December 20, 2011
[Branstad's Act of Sabotage An Outrageous Attempt to Tamper With Election Process by: Paul Watson]
[excerpt]
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January 9, 2012
CBS Reporter Blatantly Excludes Ron Paul From Coverage by: Steve Watson]
[Excerpt]
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January 10, 2012
[CNN'S Dana Bash "Worried" About Ron Paul's Success by: Kurt Nimmo and Paul Watson]
[Excerpt]
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If this is honest, non biased, reporting, I'd hate to see what IS.
Before the whole world, their contempt and tampering with American Politics is sticking out like a sore thumb.
Why do they do this? Because of their party affiliations. They want Americans to believe that if you vote for a libertarian, 3rd party, or for any party other than that of the Democrat or Republican Party - that they can't win. ha! After many decades of that type *brainwashing* it just might be true...
I've even had people tell me that I HAVE to vote Republican or Democratic...otherwise, I'm throwing my vote away......
That is a lie - A damn lie.
My challenge is for anyone to show me a Federal or State [Georgia] law that says I can only vote Dem or Repub - and for no other candidate/party, even though they be a legit candidate/party on the ballet.
Show me the law or shut up the nonsense/lies.
It is my legal right to vote my conscience...and that I will do.
Ron Paul may not go on to win the GOP - but his platform, the very idea of freedom and liberty is awakening the American people - and is our future.
America, indeed the world, is now witnessing the downfall of American Media as well as the death throes of the Republican and Democratic Parties...Good riddance. It can't come soon enough.
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I'm not going to whitewash this, grumble about how I use to hold such respect for our nation's media [but I did] or how it's only a few of them [it's not]...No, from what I'm reading and understanding, about 80% of the Main Stream Media [MSM], are bought and paid for by special interest groups, political parties and the US Federal Government. They are plainly trying to control and dictate American Elections by their own admittance and via their actions. I've written about this subject before here and here.
Looking back over the past few weeks, there are a few displays of dishonor and lack of integrity by the MSM that should never be forgotten in MSM history.
December 20, 2011
[Branstad's Act of Sabotage An Outrageous Attempt to Tamper With Election Process by: Paul Watson]
[excerpt]
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s rhetorical act of sabotage against his own state’s Republican primary, with his insistence that a potential Ron Paul victory should be ignored, represents an outrageous attempt to tamper with the election process.[end of excerpt]
As we reported earlier, Branstad told Politico that a Paul victory in the primary should be dismissed, urging Republicans to ignore the legitimacy of the result if the Texan Congressman comes out on top, which recent polls suggest he has a very good chance of doing. Politico adds that many fear “such a result….would do irreparable harm to the future role of the first-in-the-nation caucuses.”
“People are going to look at who comes in second and who comes in third,” said Branstad, adding, ““If [Mitt] Romney comes in a strong second, it definitely helps him going into New Hampshire and the other states,” comments taken to mean that Republicans should “ignore” Ron Paul, according to Politico’s Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns.
[...]
If Branstad is rooting for anyone, it’s clearly Mitt Romney. Prominent Romney supporters are even trying to groom Branstad into becoming a candidate for Vice President under a Romney administration.
“1996 GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole broached the idea of Branstad as No. 2 on the ticket. Dole reportedly called Branstad this weekend to let him know he would be endorsing Mitt Romney for president, and said he’d like to recommend Iowa’s governor as a possible running mate,” reports USA Today.
Branstad downplayed his interest in the role, but said he was “flattered” to be considered.
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January 9, 2012
CBS Reporter Blatantly Excludes Ron Paul From Coverage by: Steve Watson]
[Excerpt]
Going into New Hampshire and ahead of two debates this weekend, Paul was polling in strong second, as he has been for some time. However, That did not stop CBS political correspondent Jan Crawford from showing graphics and talking about recent polling, without even mentioning Paul’s numbers or even that he was involved in the race at all.[End of Excerpt]
Crawford even used a graphic referencing a Suffolk University Poll of New Hampshire voters, omitting Paul’s numbers, even though he came second, and was the only candidate other than Mitt Romney to poll in double figures.
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January 10, 2012
[CNN'S Dana Bash "Worried" About Ron Paul's Success by: Kurt Nimmo and Paul Watson]
[Excerpt]
On January 2, Dana Bash told her husband, CNN anchor John King, that is she “worried” about Ron Paul’s success today in New Hampshire.[End of Excerpt]
She said it concerns her and establishment Republicans that he will continue to push on with his campaign through the spring and summer right up to the election.
[...]
Note that it is Bash who has been tasked with following Ron Paul around on behalf of CNN. Paul’s campaign yesterday cut off an interview with her after she tried to blame Paul for the media swarm in a New Hampshire restaurant that forced Paul to cut short a meet and greet, a fracas that was wholly a creation of the media itself.
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If this is honest, non biased, reporting, I'd hate to see what IS.
Before the whole world, their contempt and tampering with American Politics is sticking out like a sore thumb.
Why do they do this? Because of their party affiliations. They want Americans to believe that if you vote for a libertarian, 3rd party, or for any party other than that of the Democrat or Republican Party - that they can't win. ha! After many decades of that type *brainwashing* it just might be true...
I've even had people tell me that I HAVE to vote Republican or Democratic...otherwise, I'm throwing my vote away......
That is a lie - A damn lie.
My challenge is for anyone to show me a Federal or State [Georgia] law that says I can only vote Dem or Repub - and for no other candidate/party, even though they be a legit candidate/party on the ballet.
Show me the law or shut up the nonsense/lies.
It is my legal right to vote my conscience...and that I will do.
Ron Paul may not go on to win the GOP - but his platform, the very idea of freedom and liberty is awakening the American people - and is our future.
America, indeed the world, is now witnessing the downfall of American Media as well as the death throes of the Republican and Democratic Parties...Good riddance. It can't come soon enough.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Stepping into 2012
For some reason, this holiday season has been very different. Christmas was spent with my older son and his family, given that Amanda is very sick. So we just kind of isolated ourselves for a few days and kicked back. Indeed, the bronchitis and the flu was starting to rear its head for all of us.
Driving back to Ellijay on the 27th was uneventful - I stopped at a scenic overlook along Hwy 515 long enough to take a few pics of the Zell Miller monument. Across the mountains to the west, the mountains were now in shadow, surrounded by the glow of a beautiful sunset. I've never seen a more beautiful sunset than that one...
The next few days at home would be miserable [as they still are] - flu/pneumonia going full speed - but still that tranquility was, and still is, here.
Jan 1
It's funny, most of my previous last days of December were seen out in a festival atmosphere, keeping with all of the family, fun, customs and superstitions. This year, is just wasn't there. Perhaps the tranquility kicked in because 2011 was one of the most rotten years of my life and I was certainly glad to see the tail-end of it. The homemade medicine that I had made for myself - Jack Daniels and honey - I had a few extra strong shots just to help 2011 on its way out. For 2011, it was *so long*, *good-bye* and *adios*.
After the peach fell, and the New Year was in, I went off to bed.
Dreams. The vivid ones, dreams that seem so real that you think it is reality - and most of the time they wake you up. These dreams, of a person, would go on all night. I'd wake up and when I fell back asleep, the dreams would start again...Kind of like watching a movie with a rewind - forward.
Jan 4
If I dreamed at all during the night of the 4th, I don't remember - for it is only the vivid and/or dark dreams that I remember. Upon awakening at dawn, I could see through the french doors that it was lightning outside. Going upstairs to make coffee, I saw what I first thought were headlights at the end of the driveway - but when I opened the door - nothing was there...except what looked like a big bush of fire - or a fire ball. It wasn't the sunlight, because the sun wasn't out - it was very cloudy.
The first week of 2012 has been interesting to say the least. I'm wondering if the dreams, together with the lightning and fire, have anything to do with this years coming events. I believe that dreams tell us things, give us clues. Sometimes they are very clear - other times they are confusing and one may not know the meaning behind the dreams for a long while [such as I did about the dogs].
A few things are for sure - 2012 promises to be explosive in many ways, particularly the political scene, because this is an election year. The Mayan Calendar ends on December 21, 2012. Nasa predicts a solar storm for 2012 or in 2013....
So now we are in the fabled year - 2012. Whatever happens or doesn't happen, folks, we'll know soon enough. After all, we get a front row seat!
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Hwy 515 [Zell Miller Mountain Parkway]
Scenic Overlook [North bound]
Pickens County, Georgia
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Legends of Fort Mountain State Park
There's so much to do around Ellijay - but unfortunately, it's waaay too cold to get out and about right now. There is one particular place of interest that I can't wait to hike and explore next spring - that is Fort Mountain State Park, located on Hwy 52 in Chatsworth, Ga, not too far from my Mom's cabin.
Wild animals are plentiful here. Back in the fall, step-dad and I drove Hwy 52 to Chatsworth - on the way back, just as we were entering Fort Mountain State Park, a couple of deer were on the right side of the road. It's lucky that we were going slow, because the deer, instead of standing still or moving farther down the side of the mountain, darted right out in front of us in order to get to the left side of the road! Typical 'deer' behavior - they are terrified of vehicles. But it was a joy to see - deer are very beautiful animals.
I was wondering why this State Park was named 'Fort Mountain' - so I came home and researched it. What I found was very interesting - a State Park blessed not only with wild Appalachian beauty, but one surrounded by archaeologist fact, mysteries, and Indian/Welsh legends/folklore.
Near the summit of Fort Mountain, there is a 928 ft. length stone wall, running east - west, that is believed to date back to 400 A.D. The wall was constructed with stones from the surrounding area of the mountain(s) - at one time it was probably formidable. But today it is very low not very wide - indeed, over the centuries, many of the stones have obviously been removed.
Archaeologists do not believe that it was constructed for defense because there is no source of water near the wall. Some people believe that the wall may have been built for ceremonial purposes or to watch the skies, such as with Stonehenge in England.
Two legends are at the heart of Fort Mountain State Park.
According to the Cherokee Indian legend, there was once a race of people who lived here whom they called *the moon-eyed people*. These people were tall, fair-skinned, fair-haired, wore beards, lived under-ground, came out only at night, and could not see during certain phases of the moon. These *moon-eyed people* are the ones who constructed the stone wall on top of Fort Mountain. I've read two different versions of this legend - one says that eventually the *moon-eyed people* were annihilated by the Creek Indians - another version insists that the Cherokee were the ones who dispersed them.
But who were the *moon-eyed people* and what exactly was meant by *moon-eyed*? Was it the color of the eyes or the shape? Many theories are around for the taking.
Which leads us to the second legend...that a welsh prince, Madog ab Owain Gwynedd, of England, first sailed to Mobile Bay in 1170 AD and his name is connected with several sites in America. According to Welsh, Native American, and American legends/folklore, his colony of people interbred with the Native American Indians, producing a tribe of Welsh speaking Indians.
However, this legend is in conflict with with the archaeological date on the construction of the stone wall.
In any case, near the summit of Fort Mountain, there exists an ancient stone wall. Whether is was constructed for defense, ceremonies, or star-gazing, we may never know; nor will we ever be sure about who the *moon-eyed people* truly were. But whoever they were - they left us mysteries to behold in one of God's most beautiful places on earth.
Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain Black Bear Invasion
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Wild animals are plentiful here. Back in the fall, step-dad and I drove Hwy 52 to Chatsworth - on the way back, just as we were entering Fort Mountain State Park, a couple of deer were on the right side of the road. It's lucky that we were going slow, because the deer, instead of standing still or moving farther down the side of the mountain, darted right out in front of us in order to get to the left side of the road! Typical 'deer' behavior - they are terrified of vehicles. But it was a joy to see - deer are very beautiful animals.
I was wondering why this State Park was named 'Fort Mountain' - so I came home and researched it. What I found was very interesting - a State Park blessed not only with wild Appalachian beauty, but one surrounded by archaeologist fact, mysteries, and Indian/Welsh legends/folklore.
Near the summit of Fort Mountain, there is a 928 ft. length stone wall, running east - west, that is believed to date back to 400 A.D. The wall was constructed with stones from the surrounding area of the mountain(s) - at one time it was probably formidable. But today it is very low not very wide - indeed, over the centuries, many of the stones have obviously been removed.
Archaeologists do not believe that it was constructed for defense because there is no source of water near the wall. Some people believe that the wall may have been built for ceremonial purposes or to watch the skies, such as with Stonehenge in England.
Two legends are at the heart of Fort Mountain State Park.
According to the Cherokee Indian legend, there was once a race of people who lived here whom they called *the moon-eyed people*. These people were tall, fair-skinned, fair-haired, wore beards, lived under-ground, came out only at night, and could not see during certain phases of the moon. These *moon-eyed people* are the ones who constructed the stone wall on top of Fort Mountain. I've read two different versions of this legend - one says that eventually the *moon-eyed people* were annihilated by the Creek Indians - another version insists that the Cherokee were the ones who dispersed them.
But who were the *moon-eyed people* and what exactly was meant by *moon-eyed*? Was it the color of the eyes or the shape? Many theories are around for the taking.
Which leads us to the second legend...that a welsh prince, Madog ab Owain Gwynedd, of England, first sailed to Mobile Bay in 1170 AD and his name is connected with several sites in America. According to Welsh, Native American, and American legends/folklore, his colony of people interbred with the Native American Indians, producing a tribe of Welsh speaking Indians.
However, this legend is in conflict with with the archaeological date on the construction of the stone wall.
In any case, near the summit of Fort Mountain, there exists an ancient stone wall. Whether is was constructed for defense, ceremonies, or star-gazing, we may never know; nor will we ever be sure about who the *moon-eyed people* truly were. But whoever they were - they left us mysteries to behold in one of God's most beautiful places on earth.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of my friends, real life and blogging, and to the world - I wish you all peace, love, happiness and many other goodies for the new year!
I love the video below, so I decided to dedicate it to all of those who hate the words "Merry Christmas"..
Merry Christmas from Dixie!
Mr. Grinch Song
I love the video below, so I decided to dedicate it to all of those who hate the words "Merry Christmas"..
Merry Christmas from Dixie!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Gas Price Dips
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
S Bill 1867
[aka National Defense Authorization Act of 2012]
Hey folks, I figured this was coming soon - and now we have it - a Communist America. Any American Citizen can now be declared a terrorist and denied their due process of law. The final curtain is about to be drawn on the United States of America as we know it, and on our freedoms.
Terrorist Congress Declares War on American People
See original article and this video at InfoWars.com
See also:
Info Wars: 'Indefinate Detention Bill' Passes Senate 93 - 7
Anti-War.com: Setting the Trap
Chuck Baldwin: No Wonder America’s Founders Distrusted Standing Armies
Corridors: Revisit info on the Posse Comitatus Act
The Reports that concern American Citizens
Department of Homeland Security: Right Wing Extremism
MIAC Strategic Report
Roll Call for S 1867 -
[See vote summary and read text of bill]
Please note the seven US Senators that stood alone in voting 'Nay' against this bill:
They are:
Tom Coburn [R] OK
Thomas Harkin [D] IA
Mike Lee [R] UT
Jeff Murkley [D] OR
Rand Paul [R] KY
Bernie Sanders [I] VT
Ron Wyden [D] OR
Some how, some way, they will be rewarded for standing up for The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and the American people.
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*Update - December 7th, 2011*
Here is an article, published on December 5th on National Review, from Sen Rand Paul on why he voted against S Bill 1867 [National Defense Authorization Act of 2012]. A very important explanation/view from Sen Paul on why Obama should veto this bill:
Indefinite Detention and American Citizens
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*Update - December 8th 2011
And to put the frosting on the cake [or should I say to this post] - and to the previously aboved mentioned documents, Department of Homeland Security: Right Wing Extremism
and the MIAC Strategic Report,
foxnews has just reported that The US Department of Defense has just classified the Fort Hood shootings as *workplace violence*.
[Excerpt via Foxnews:
Lawmakers Blast Administration For Calling Fort Hood Massacre 'Workplace Violence']
What a shame.
I hope the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti Defamation League [both of whom are suspected in helping with info given to the MIAC Report] are listening - political correctness and the race card business is wearing thin.
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Hey folks, I figured this was coming soon - and now we have it - a Communist America. Any American Citizen can now be declared a terrorist and denied their due process of law. The final curtain is about to be drawn on the United States of America as we know it, and on our freedoms.
See original article and this video at InfoWars.com
See also:
Info Wars: 'Indefinate Detention Bill' Passes Senate 93 - 7
Anti-War.com: Setting the Trap
Chuck Baldwin: No Wonder America’s Founders Distrusted Standing Armies
Corridors: Revisit info on the Posse Comitatus Act
The Reports that concern American Citizens
Department of Homeland Security: Right Wing Extremism
MIAC Strategic Report
[See vote summary and read text of bill]
Please note the seven US Senators that stood alone in voting 'Nay' against this bill:
They are:
Tom Coburn [R] OK
Thomas Harkin [D] IA
Mike Lee [R] UT
Jeff Murkley [D] OR
Rand Paul [R] KY
Bernie Sanders [I] VT
Ron Wyden [D] OR
Some how, some way, they will be rewarded for standing up for The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and the American people.
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*Update - December 7th, 2011*
Here is an article, published on December 5th on National Review, from Sen Rand Paul on why he voted against S Bill 1867 [National Defense Authorization Act of 2012]. A very important explanation/view from Sen Paul on why Obama should veto this bill:
Indefinite Detention and American Citizens
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*Update - December 8th 2011
And to put the frosting on the cake [or should I say to this post] - and to the previously aboved mentioned documents, Department of Homeland Security: Right Wing Extremism
and the MIAC Strategic Report,
foxnews has just reported that The US Department of Defense has just classified the Fort Hood shootings as *workplace violence*.
[Excerpt via Foxnews:
Lawmakers Blast Administration For Calling Fort Hood Massacre 'Workplace Violence']
Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday blasted the Defense Department for classifying the Fort Hood massacre as workplace violence and suggested political correctness is being placed above the security of the nation's Armed Forces at home.
During a joint session of the Senate and House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday, the Maine Republican referenced a letter from the Defense Department depicting the Fort Hood shootings as workplace violence. She criticized the Obama administration for failing to identify the threat as radical Islam.
"The documents attached illustrate how the Department is dealing with the threat of violent Islamist extremism in the context of a broader threat of workplace violence," read the letter, which was obtained by Fox News.
Thirteen people were killed and dozens more wounded at Fort Hood in 2009, and the number of alleged plots targeting the military has grown significantly since then. Lawmakers said there have been 33 plots against the U.S. military since Sept. 11, 2001, and 70 percent of those threats have been since mid-2009. Major Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, who is being held for the attacks, allegedly was inspired by radical U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen in late September. The two men exchanged as many as 20 emails, according to U.S. officials, and Awlaki declared Hasan a hero.
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Connecticut independent Sen. Joe Lieberman, said the military has become a "direct target of violent Islamist extremism" within the United States.
[...]
Rep. Peter King of New York, the Republican chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said military service members are "symbols of America's power, symbols of America's might."
"And if they (military personnel) can be killed, then that is a great propaganda victory for al Qaeda," King told Fox News.
King said there is also evidence that extremists have joined the services.
[...]
While King was heavily criticized, in some quarters, for launching his hearings 10 months ago on homegrown terrorism, the congressman said the joint session shows the threat is legitimate, and recognized as such by other members of Congress.
"To me it's a validation of what I've been trying to do all year," King emphasized. "There's a definite threat from Islamic radicalization in various parts of our society, including within the military, and we can't allow political correctness to keep us from exposing this threat for what it is."
What a shame.
I hope the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti Defamation League [both of whom are suspected in helping with info given to the MIAC Report] are listening - political correctness and the race card business is wearing thin.
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