Politics

Regardless of how you feel about invading Iraq, the absolute failure (a US aircraft carrier was (virtually) sunk!! and that’s only the beginning … ) of US forces in a mock attack against Iraq, described in the following article, should give one pause: Iraqis Devastate US in War Games

It was the best of times: Fed Accomplishments since 11Sep01. It was the worst of times: Reason Magazine Reviews Changes since 11Sep01. Join the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) ; that’s how I chose to honor the TRUE spirit of America! Join the fight for freedom today!

I’m not gonna dwell on it today, but the simple fact is that the things that made America a great country are diminished as compared to one year ago, especially in the area of civil rights and civil liberties. Thankfully, the true American spirit is starting to show, and here’s an example, courtesy of the … Read more

And soon it will be a crime to even ask. politechbot.com: Ashcroft balks at Congress’ request for antiterror oversight

Have you ever *really* cconsidered why the 1st and 2nd amendments are in that rank order? ‘Cause the first allows us to speak to these issues and the second, heaven forbid it ever becomes necessary, allows us to preserve the first. politechbot.com: Ashcroft’s plan for detention camps for “enemy” U.S. citizens

The Ad Council put together a series of Public Service Announcements titled Campaign for Freedom following the events of 9/11. Designed to celebrate the freedoms that define the USA, the middle 4 of 6 clips also serve as stark warnings against allowing the campaign against terrorism to become a campaign against our civil liberties. As … Read more

from declan’s politech mailing list: politechbot.com: Peer-to-peer hacking bill officially introduced in House ugh. my stomache just took a turn for the worse. I feel like I’m living in a bad remake of bladerunner (the overall darkness came to mind, nothing specific). “back in 03, congress wrote some bad laws which essentially allowed free-rein for … Read more

Perhaps, compared to the shrub. Some days I wish I was just a dumb, stupid clueless f*ck so none of this would affect me: “Bush asked the following question to the 71-year-old President of Brazil: “Do you have blacks too?” ” Bumbling Bush

Apparently*, Claire Braz-Valentine, a woman of 60+ years, read this very strongly worded letter to AG John Ashcroft, at the “In Celebration of the Muse” event, Cabrillo College. Regarding the AG’s recent actions where he spent $8,000 of taxpayer’s money for drapes to cover up the exposed breast of The Spirit of Justice, an 18-foot … Read more

Here’s an interesting, though short, interview w/the 79 yr old, WWII combat vet, judge who recently led a 9th Court ruling against the use of “under god” in the pledge of allegiance. Goodwin Isn