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"An Open Letter to Inspector General Todd Zinser
Investigate NIST Officials Shyam Sunder and John Gross
Summary: I am writing to urge immediate investigation of Shyam Sunder and John Gross of NIST for the following possible violations in their investigations of the destruction of the 3 WTC towers in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: (1) waste, fraud and abuse, (2) making false and/or incompetent statements, (3) mismanagement, and (4) possible misprision of felonies."
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Note: I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for anybody at NIST to be held accountable for their sorry work. It is obvious that they ignored alternate hypotheses for the collapses- especially the one that most fits the evidence-controlled demolition. For now it matters not why they ignored this alternate hypothesis - what matters is that they did as it undermines their conclusions.
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I challenge anyone to walk up to a skyscraper and say "Pullit" - then see if the building collapses.
11.28.2009
9/11: PENTAGON AIRCRAFT HIJACK IMPOSSIBLE FLIGHT DECK DOOR CLOSED FOR ENTIRE FLIGHT
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" (PilotsFor911Truth.org) - Newly decoded data provided by an independent researcher and computer programmer from Australia exposes alarming evidence that the reported hijacking aboard American Airlines Flight 77 was impossible to have existed. A data parameter labeled "FLT DECK DOOR", cross checks with previously decoded data obtained by Pilots For 9/11 Truth from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through the Freedom Of Information Act. "
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Note: Just another piece of the puzzle - nothing from the official story adds up.
" (PilotsFor911Truth.org) - Newly decoded data provided by an independent researcher and computer programmer from Australia exposes alarming evidence that the reported hijacking aboard American Airlines Flight 77 was impossible to have existed. A data parameter labeled "FLT DECK DOOR", cross checks with previously decoded data obtained by Pilots For 9/11 Truth from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through the Freedom Of Information Act. "
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Note: Just another piece of the puzzle - nothing from the official story adds up.
11.27.2009
Denmark approves new police powers ahead of Copenhagen
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"The Danish parliament today passed legislation which will give police sweeping powers of "pre-emptive" arrest and extend custodial sentences for acts of civil disobedience. The "deeply worrying" law comes ahead of the UN climate talks which start on 7 December and are expected to attract thousands of activists from next week.
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Note: Preemptive strike means you started it. For example - I walk up to my neighbor and "pre-emptively" strike him across the face. I go to jail. But you see, because of the "war on horror" we have to arrest people who "act funny" or "use binoculars" or use maps - or whatever - point is that this whole preemptive business was started by idiots - and there are idiots continuing it - and they are going to pay dearly in the near future as the people who put them in power realize how stupid this idea is.
"The Danish parliament today passed legislation which will give police sweeping powers of "pre-emptive" arrest and extend custodial sentences for acts of civil disobedience. The "deeply worrying" law comes ahead of the UN climate talks which start on 7 December and are expected to attract thousands of activists from next week.
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Note: Preemptive strike means you started it. For example - I walk up to my neighbor and "pre-emptively" strike him across the face. I go to jail. But you see, because of the "war on horror" we have to arrest people who "act funny" or "use binoculars" or use maps - or whatever - point is that this whole preemptive business was started by idiots - and there are idiots continuing it - and they are going to pay dearly in the near future as the people who put them in power realize how stupid this idea is.
In Afghanistan and At Home, We're Being Driven Off a Cliff
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"Perhaps as soon as Tuesday, the president will explain best he can why tens of thousands of additional American soldiers and Marines are needed to pursue a war soon to pass Vietnam as the longest in our history. Some of our war fighters will be in their fourth or fifth tour of duty in combat zones. The cost of the war there could top a trillion dollars over the next 10 years, yet virtually all the generals and admirals and think tank armchair warriors have concluded that a military solution isn't possible."
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Note: This is not news - this is repetition. Especially regarding the so-called "AFPAK" war - ya' know - just add PAK to the end of AF and you simply added another country to the list in which American tax dollars will be used to meat-grind the inhabitants. But Obombya is busy busy busy thinking - because he's so goddam smart ya know - he's thinking about how he is going to ask for more troops to die for nothing and still win the next election. Well that's easy - simply lie to the American public and keep that award-winning Good Housekeeping approved smile going and these dummies will send him back to DC to piss our cash into the wind. Pissing into the wind always results in blowback. In this case our dollars are not what blow back at us - instead our troops receive showers of hot steel fragments from weapons purchased with American dollars.
Soooo...what is the mission in Afghanistan? Before you answer consider we went there to "smoke'm out"---
Kindly consider the following lyin' piece o' sh#t:
then consider why the hell anybody else has to die for a lie?
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Read more CLICK here for article + audio regarding the whereabouts of bin Laden - the reason we were told we needed to invade Afghanistan - that is unless they really are only there for the opium and the purported pipeline.
"Perhaps as soon as Tuesday, the president will explain best he can why tens of thousands of additional American soldiers and Marines are needed to pursue a war soon to pass Vietnam as the longest in our history. Some of our war fighters will be in their fourth or fifth tour of duty in combat zones. The cost of the war there could top a trillion dollars over the next 10 years, yet virtually all the generals and admirals and think tank armchair warriors have concluded that a military solution isn't possible."
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Note: This is not news - this is repetition. Especially regarding the so-called "AFPAK" war - ya' know - just add PAK to the end of AF and you simply added another country to the list in which American tax dollars will be used to meat-grind the inhabitants. But Obombya is busy busy busy thinking - because he's so goddam smart ya know - he's thinking about how he is going to ask for more troops to die for nothing and still win the next election. Well that's easy - simply lie to the American public and keep that award-winning Good Housekeeping approved smile going and these dummies will send him back to DC to piss our cash into the wind. Pissing into the wind always results in blowback. In this case our dollars are not what blow back at us - instead our troops receive showers of hot steel fragments from weapons purchased with American dollars.
Soooo...what is the mission in Afghanistan? Before you answer consider we went there to "smoke'm out"---
Kindly consider the following lyin' piece o' sh#t:
then consider why the hell anybody else has to die for a lie?
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Read more CLICK here for article + audio regarding the whereabouts of bin Laden - the reason we were told we needed to invade Afghanistan - that is unless they really are only there for the opium and the purported pipeline.
Blame Larry Summers
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"Barack Obama's chief economic advisor, Lawrence Summers, is determined to sabotage a second round of stimulus. And, he's getting plenty of help, too. Congressional Democrats are dragging their feet because they're worried about the political backlash and midterm elections, the GOP deficit hawks are looking for a way they can derail the Obama agenda and reestablish their bone fides as fiscal conservatives, and the bailout-traumatized American people are simply opposed to anything that generates more red ink. Even Obama has joined the fray and started badmouthing stimulus stressing the importance of living within our means and trimming the deficits. So it looks like a done-deal; no more stimulus. There's only one problem, without another blast of stimulus the economy is headed for the skids."
"Barack Obama's chief economic advisor, Lawrence Summers, is determined to sabotage a second round of stimulus. And, he's getting plenty of help, too. Congressional Democrats are dragging their feet because they're worried about the political backlash and midterm elections, the GOP deficit hawks are looking for a way they can derail the Obama agenda and reestablish their bone fides as fiscal conservatives, and the bailout-traumatized American people are simply opposed to anything that generates more red ink. Even Obama has joined the fray and started badmouthing stimulus stressing the importance of living within our means and trimming the deficits. So it looks like a done-deal; no more stimulus. There's only one problem, without another blast of stimulus the economy is headed for the skids."
Red Alert: The Second Wave of The Financial Tsunami
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"Some two decades ago, it was decided by the global financial elites that the framework for the global economy shall consist of:
1) A global derivative-based financial system, controlled by the US Federal Reserve Bank and its associate global banks in the developed countries.
2) The re-location from the West to the East in the production of goods, principally to China and India to “feed” the developed economies.
The entire system was built on a simple principle, that of a FED-controlled global reserve currency which will be the engine for growth for the global economy. It is essentially an imperialist economic principle.
Once we grasp this fundamental truth, Bernanke’s boast that the “US can produce as many US dollars as it wishes at no cost” takes on a different dimension."
"Some two decades ago, it was decided by the global financial elites that the framework for the global economy shall consist of:
1) A global derivative-based financial system, controlled by the US Federal Reserve Bank and its associate global banks in the developed countries.
2) The re-location from the West to the East in the production of goods, principally to China and India to “feed” the developed economies.
The entire system was built on a simple principle, that of a FED-controlled global reserve currency which will be the engine for growth for the global economy. It is essentially an imperialist economic principle.
Once we grasp this fundamental truth, Bernanke’s boast that the “US can produce as many US dollars as it wishes at no cost” takes on a different dimension."
NYC mayor spent a record $102M to win a 3rd term
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"The report shows $18.6 million was spent from Oct. 20 through Thursday, including millions on last-minute television advertising."
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Right - all year spent on the prez - one or two weeks of smear campaign locally radio and tv for congresspersons. What's wrong with this picture? Pick up your phone and try to call the prez.. Pick up the phone and try to call your Rep. Which one warrants more of your time? Which actually is nearer to you? Which one, according to the American system, is the one that matters to the middle class citizen?
"The report shows $18.6 million was spent from Oct. 20 through Thursday, including millions on last-minute television advertising."
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Right - all year spent on the prez - one or two weeks of smear campaign locally radio and tv for congresspersons. What's wrong with this picture? Pick up your phone and try to call the prez.. Pick up the phone and try to call your Rep. Which one warrants more of your time? Which actually is nearer to you? Which one, according to the American system, is the one that matters to the middle class citizen?
Woods' accident leaves many questions
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"So far, in a pro career that dates to 1996, the only hint of scandal involving Woods usually has centered around his propensity to use profanity on the golf course.
Whether or not this turns into anything more is unclear, but the entire scenario is but another example of what a big deal Woods is in the game, and how much it is altered if he is not around."
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Note: Should I give a shit?
"So far, in a pro career that dates to 1996, the only hint of scandal involving Woods usually has centered around his propensity to use profanity on the golf course.
Whether or not this turns into anything more is unclear, but the entire scenario is but another example of what a big deal Woods is in the game, and how much it is altered if he is not around."
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Note: Should I give a shit?
Black Friday Brings Shopping Madness Locally
" In Clarksville, one person was injured while shopping at Toys R Us. Police spokesman Jim Knoll said that the shopper was trampled. She was taken to the hospital and suffered a knee injury."
2002 Blair-Bush Texas meeting sealed Iraq fate
" He also said Mr Blair's influence on Washington amounted to "bugger all". Sir Christopher added: "I often think, 'What would Margaret Thatcher have done? She would have insisted on a coherent diplomatic and political strategy. And I think she would have demanded the greatest clarity about what the heck would happen if and when we remove Saddam."
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Perhaps I can provide some answers as to what would happen if Hussein were removed:
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Perhaps I can provide some answers as to what would happen if Hussein were removed:
Dubai in deep water as ripples from debt crisis spread
" Although the scale of Dubai’s debts is comparatively modest at $80 billion (£48 billion), the uncertainty spooked the markets, with no one sure who its creditors are. Several banks rushed out statements to reassure investors that their exposure was small."
Russians better than Americans at coping with Fascists
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The Russkies kicked the last group of black-uniformed goose-steppers out nicely - they've been down this road before. Americans must need a little time to come to their senses.
Scahill provides damning information: What will YOU do?
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I'm no longer shocked by any of this. I am no longer shocked at the public's ignorance. I am no longer shocked that journalists are intimidated as in this video, threatened or killed as in other circumstances. What else would one expect with no support from the public?
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gang of 8
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_of_Eight
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See also on this blog:
http://americansjourney.blogspot.com/2009/07/assassination-teams-and-convenient.html
11.26.2009
NYT: Puppets in Congress
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" It is disturbing that the industry was able to so easily shape the official record to its liking. It is even more disturbing that so many members of Congress were willing to parrot the industry talking points."
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Note: It is even more disturbing the New York Times sits on stories.
" It is disturbing that the industry was able to so easily shape the official record to its liking. It is even more disturbing that so many members of Congress were willing to parrot the industry talking points."
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Note: It is even more disturbing the New York Times sits on stories.
11.25.2009
Worthless Paper Money is Nothing New - Connections
If the BBC had anything to do with this show today it wouldn't exist. Examine these bills and ask yourself if the meaning of words printed on money matter...
From the Connections Wikipedia page:
" Connections was a ten-episode documentary television series created and narrated by science historian James Burke. The series was produced and directed by Mick Jackson of the BBC Science & Features Department and first aired in 1978 (1979 in the USA). It took an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention and demonstrates how various discoveries, scientific achievements, and historical world events built off one another in an interconnected way to bring about particular aspects of modern technology. The series is well-known for Burke's impeccable narration (especially its dry humour), historical reenactments, intricate working models, skillful use of classical music (most notably Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, or "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana), and shots on location as far afield as Penang (Malaysia)."
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From the Connections Wikipedia page:
" Connections was a ten-episode documentary television series created and narrated by science historian James Burke. The series was produced and directed by Mick Jackson of the BBC Science & Features Department and first aired in 1978 (1979 in the USA). It took an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention and demonstrates how various discoveries, scientific achievements, and historical world events built off one another in an interconnected way to bring about particular aspects of modern technology. The series is well-known for Burke's impeccable narration (especially its dry humour), historical reenactments, intricate working models, skillful use of classical music (most notably Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi, or "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana), and shots on location as far afield as Penang (Malaysia)."
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Obama Turkeys and Troops
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Read more Obama pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey at White House
while begging for more troops to send to their slaughter in a war based on lies based on torture:
Read more U.S. Is Seeking 10,000 Troops From Its Allies for Afghan War.
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But what a great salesman huh? I can picture Obama in any corporate role - he's the perfect salesman to sell the public this turkey of a war
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UPDATE NOVEMBER 27, 2009 LOOKS LIKE SIBEL EDMONDS had similar thoughts but she stated it much more eloquently here:
http://www.boilingfrogspost.com/2009/11/24/boiling-frogs%E2%80%99-09-thanksgiving-note-to-the-president/#comments
Read more Obama pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey at White House
while begging for more troops to send to their slaughter in a war based on lies based on torture:
Read more U.S. Is Seeking 10,000 Troops From Its Allies for Afghan War.
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But what a great salesman huh? I can picture Obama in any corporate role - he's the perfect salesman to sell the public this turkey of a war
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UPDATE NOVEMBER 27, 2009 LOOKS LIKE SIBEL EDMONDS had similar thoughts but she stated it much more eloquently here:
http://www.boilingfrogspost.com/2009/11/24/boiling-frogs%E2%80%99-09-thanksgiving-note-to-the-president/#comments
Ousted Minot commander Westa to retire
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" Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, arrived unannounced to Minot and fired Westa after the wing failed its second nuclear inspection under Westa’s command."
" Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander, arrived unannounced to Minot and fired Westa after the wing failed its second nuclear inspection under Westa’s command."
New Fossils Reveal a World Full of Crocodiles
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" Two of the species, DogCroc and DuckCroc, had brains that looked different from those of modern crocodiles.
"They may have had slightly more sophisticated brain function than living crocs because active hunting on land usually requires more brain power than merely waiting for prey to show up," Larsson said in a statement."
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Note: Is it true that "Waterboard Coverup Croc" has survived and occupies the office of Secretary of Defense of Torture? Although this croc has lower brain functions than most mammals - it does show high enough function to run Texas A&M University-easily meeting all ethics standards - paving the croc's way for more "public service" with the Federal government.
" Two of the species, DogCroc and DuckCroc, had brains that looked different from those of modern crocodiles.
"They may have had slightly more sophisticated brain function than living crocs because active hunting on land usually requires more brain power than merely waiting for prey to show up," Larsson said in a statement."
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Note: Is it true that "Waterboard Coverup Croc" has survived and occupies the office of Secretary of Defense of Torture? Although this croc has lower brain functions than most mammals - it does show high enough function to run Texas A&M University-easily meeting all ethics standards - paving the croc's way for more "public service" with the Federal government.
11.24.2009
11.23.2009
Stork Craft issues largest crib recall in history due to entrapment and strangulation hazard
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"There have been 110 reports of side detachment, including 15 entrapments and four suffocations of infants. Twenty infants also fell from the crib.
Manufacture and distribution dates for the crib are between October 1997 and December 2004. They were available in a variety of styles, and were sold at retailers such as Target, Walmart, and BabiesRUs for between $100 and $400."
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Read it for yourself: Official RECALL NOTICE : Stork Craft Crib recall
RECALL NOTICE
"There have been 110 reports of side detachment, including 15 entrapments and four suffocations of infants. Twenty infants also fell from the crib.
Manufacture and distribution dates for the crib are between October 1997 and December 2004. They were available in a variety of styles, and were sold at retailers such as Target, Walmart, and BabiesRUs for between $100 and $400."
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Read it for yourself: Official RECALL NOTICE : Stork Craft Crib recall
RECALL NOTICE
11.22.2009
Return of "Will Pay to the bearer on Demand" -Monticello Reverse
Here's another 2 Dollar Bill (90 clockwse rotated and lower right) with Monticello (on the reverse) displayed top left
Here's the other one posted previously with missing words on the newer Bill:Top right/>
11.20.2009
Eyes Wide Shut: Gross Negligence with NIST Denial of Molten Metal on 9/11
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Note: I think it's high time to get everybody in the same room - close the door - and get this sorted out - with secret service - no scratch that - an armed volunteer civilian detail - to protect those who speak out "against" our government's official conspiracy theory - let's get to the bottom of this. I'm not joking about security details either. This is no longer funny. We need armed protection for whistleblowers and anyone speaking out against this corrupt filthy pack of liars and paid-shills and murderers. Why are we all sitting around waiting for the day before trial when the plane crashes and the witness is dead to say - hey man - what happened? Now we have no witness because they just died in a small plane crash.
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Oh jack rabbit - you watch too many movies!!! ha ha ha - get back to reality!
Shut up and watch this stupid - and take into consideration it's 2009 no 1946 :
How to blow up planes - by the OSS (precursor to the CIA)
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Note: I think it's high time to get everybody in the same room - close the door - and get this sorted out - with secret service - no scratch that - an armed volunteer civilian detail - to protect those who speak out "against" our government's official conspiracy theory - let's get to the bottom of this. I'm not joking about security details either. This is no longer funny. We need armed protection for whistleblowers and anyone speaking out against this corrupt filthy pack of liars and paid-shills and murderers. Why are we all sitting around waiting for the day before trial when the plane crashes and the witness is dead to say - hey man - what happened? Now we have no witness because they just died in a small plane crash.
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Oh jack rabbit - you watch too many movies!!! ha ha ha - get back to reality!
Shut up and watch this stupid - and take into consideration it's 2009 no 1946 :
How to blow up planes - by the OSS (precursor to the CIA)
Fat of up to 60 bodies used in Italian cosmetics
Read more here:
" The prosecutor's indictment said the gang allegedly targeted farmers and indigenous people on remote Andean roads, tricking them by offering jobs before killing them."
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Note: Why didn't they just go up to Detroit? After all, America has plenty of people starving or ... just dying of cold and becoming entombed in ice...
Read more here: You will notice - if you click on the link a few words back - that somehow the Exxon information is not available or whatever the excuse is for the article removal regarding record profits once again - but you can still see the pics of the poor people - dead or alive - they don't have advocates "sanitizing" articles on the internet as those I spend so much time writing.
" The prosecutor's indictment said the gang allegedly targeted farmers and indigenous people on remote Andean roads, tricking them by offering jobs before killing them."
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Note: Why didn't they just go up to Detroit? After all, America has plenty of people starving or ... just dying of cold and becoming entombed in ice...
Read more here: You will notice - if you click on the link a few words back - that somehow the Exxon information is not available or whatever the excuse is for the article removal regarding record profits once again - but you can still see the pics of the poor people - dead or alive - they don't have advocates "sanitizing" articles on the internet as those I spend so much time writing.
One American's Thoughts on Torture
Read more here:
Read more Read the legaleze here:
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I spent a lot of time in the woods as a kid. Heck, we picked Aluminum cans, soda bottles (for the deposit), copper and scrap metals of many sorts. We built bunks, forts and treehouses. We wrecked those of others. It was all part of the fun of being a kid. One day while walking through the forest I came upon the decomposing body of a cat suspended by two trees - dead. The mouth was still open as though screaming. All four limbs were still tied to trees that supported this poor creature during its last hideous moments on Earth as its captor - someone posing as a human being - tortured this animal to death. The cat was half rotten by the time I found it and many details escape me thankfully - but I'll never forget the feeling it gave me. Not a good feeling.
A few days ago we took "The Bear" (my cat) to the veterinarian to have a breathing issue looked at. He's a Black Persian and getting old so his fur was badly matted as well. After the medical stuff was completed one tech who's expertise is grooming entered the room to comb out some of the mats and shave some of the matted fur off. The Bear didn't like it. He carried on and did what cats do when they are being groomed and they don't like it - so it became time to put a muzzle on the little guy. We had to wrap him up in a towel to immobilize him as well because of the claws. It isn't easy sometimes doing that to an old friend - or even someone else's pet, or sick loved one in the hospital - but we continue because we know it is for their own good. Yeah - they are terrified because they are immobilized, at the mercy, and in the hands of their captor - but when it's all over - we all feel better because we did something GOOD.
As we were putting the Bear into the muzzle and Bear looked at me before his eyes were covered I thought about how easy it would be to betray him. How once he is immobilized - he is completely at our mercy. I would never betray that trust - but I know there are those who would. Why? Why - is exactly what I will never understand completely because thankfully I don't have that need to satisfy.
What goes through the minds of our taxpayer-supported torturers as they look into the eyes of someone they are going to immobilize just like we did in a medical situation - but with just the opposite intentions?
What goes through the minds of American leaders of such lowly ranks as President of the United States and Secretary of Defense of Torture when they deny justice by covering up torture?
What would they think as they looked into the eyes of someone about to be tortured at the hands of Americans paid for with my tax dollars? Would they realize, or even care, as I do - that those eyes will never be the same?
I would sooner forgive an executioner than a torturer because the executioner in some cases can "do their job" in a merciful way - whereas the torturer NEVER CAN.
As far as Gates - I'll throw this one in there since he's an Aggie. (This means he's stupid because everybody knows all Aggies are stupid) The motto of Texas A&M University is that "An Aggie does not Lie, Cheat or Steal, or Tolerate those who do" Well I already know they will tolerate non-payment of contractors for time and materials work on-campus by well-heeled suppliers who ,while refusing to pay, continue to do business at A&M. But what I learned in addition from this situation is that at least ONE AGGIE WILL TOLERATE TORTURERS- BECAUSE GATES IS AN AGGIE AND HIS NON-RELEASE OF TORTURE PHOTOS SHOWS TOLERATION FOR TORTURE.
If my logic, spelling, grammar or other show flaws - please let me know so I can fix it.
Read more Read the legaleze here:
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I spent a lot of time in the woods as a kid. Heck, we picked Aluminum cans, soda bottles (for the deposit), copper and scrap metals of many sorts. We built bunks, forts and treehouses. We wrecked those of others. It was all part of the fun of being a kid. One day while walking through the forest I came upon the decomposing body of a cat suspended by two trees - dead. The mouth was still open as though screaming. All four limbs were still tied to trees that supported this poor creature during its last hideous moments on Earth as its captor - someone posing as a human being - tortured this animal to death. The cat was half rotten by the time I found it and many details escape me thankfully - but I'll never forget the feeling it gave me. Not a good feeling.
A few days ago we took "The Bear" (my cat) to the veterinarian to have a breathing issue looked at. He's a Black Persian and getting old so his fur was badly matted as well. After the medical stuff was completed one tech who's expertise is grooming entered the room to comb out some of the mats and shave some of the matted fur off. The Bear didn't like it. He carried on and did what cats do when they are being groomed and they don't like it - so it became time to put a muzzle on the little guy. We had to wrap him up in a towel to immobilize him as well because of the claws. It isn't easy sometimes doing that to an old friend - or even someone else's pet, or sick loved one in the hospital - but we continue because we know it is for their own good. Yeah - they are terrified because they are immobilized, at the mercy, and in the hands of their captor - but when it's all over - we all feel better because we did something GOOD.
As we were putting the Bear into the muzzle and Bear looked at me before his eyes were covered I thought about how easy it would be to betray him. How once he is immobilized - he is completely at our mercy. I would never betray that trust - but I know there are those who would. Why? Why - is exactly what I will never understand completely because thankfully I don't have that need to satisfy.
What goes through the minds of our taxpayer-supported torturers as they look into the eyes of someone they are going to immobilize just like we did in a medical situation - but with just the opposite intentions?
What goes through the minds of American leaders of such lowly ranks as President of the United States and Secretary of Defense of Torture when they deny justice by covering up torture?
What would they think as they looked into the eyes of someone about to be tortured at the hands of Americans paid for with my tax dollars? Would they realize, or even care, as I do - that those eyes will never be the same?
I would sooner forgive an executioner than a torturer because the executioner in some cases can "do their job" in a merciful way - whereas the torturer NEVER CAN.
As far as Gates - I'll throw this one in there since he's an Aggie. (This means he's stupid because everybody knows all Aggies are stupid) The motto of Texas A&M University is that "An Aggie does not Lie, Cheat or Steal, or Tolerate those who do" Well I already know they will tolerate non-payment of contractors for time and materials work on-campus by well-heeled suppliers who ,while refusing to pay, continue to do business at A&M. But what I learned in addition from this situation is that at least ONE AGGIE WILL TOLERATE TORTURERS- BECAUSE GATES IS AN AGGIE AND HIS NON-RELEASE OF TORTURE PHOTOS SHOWS TOLERATION FOR TORTURE.
If my logic, spelling, grammar or other show flaws - please let me know so I can fix it.
U.S. Secretary of Defense of Torture blocks release of torture photos
UPDATE NOVEMBER 20, 2009 GATES used "New Authority"
Click for more pictures of your tax dollars at work:
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" Gates' new authority comes from a law, signed by President Barack Obama last month, that gives the Secretary of Defense the power to rule that photos of detainees are exempt from release under the Freedom of Information Act. Gates' action on Friday was the first use of the new FOIA exemption since it passed Congress last month. The photos in question are the subject of a years-long legal fight by the American Civil Liberties Union, which first filed a FOIA request for records pertaining to detainee treatment, rendition, and death in May of 2005. The case is currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court."
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had sued for the release of 21 color photos under the Freedom of Information Act. "
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What do you expect from Robert Gates? Everybody knows that all Aggies are stupid.
Here's a paragraph from his Wikipedia page. I'll provide a translation beneath :
" Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is currently serving as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense. He took office on December 18, 2006.[2] Prior to this, Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and under President George H. W. Bush as Director of Central Intelligence. Immediately after being recruited by the CIA, he served as an officer in the United States Air Force.[3][4] After leaving the CIA, Gates became president of Texas A&M University and was a member of several corporate boards. Gates also served as a member of the Iraq Study Group, the bipartisan commission co-chaired by James A. Baker III and Lee Hamilton, that has studied the Iraq War. He was also the first pick to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security when it was created following the September 11 attacks, but he declined the appointment in order to remain President of Texas A&M University.[5]"
Translation: Yes Man
American Interrogator says Torture costs American Lives
You see, Gates doesn't care about our troops deployed overseas - because until the torture issue is settled, all captured Americans are in grave danger of torture by their captors. Maybe I can make this easy for Gates to understand: "an eye for an eye." That is the deal you are making for every member of the American armed services you F&%K. Now tell me how you are protecting those Americans?
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Read more torture gallery here:
Read more here:
" Gates' new authority comes from a law, signed by President Barack Obama last month, that gives the Secretary of Defense the power to rule that photos of detainees are exempt from release under the Freedom of Information Act. Gates' action on Friday was the first use of the new FOIA exemption since it passed Congress last month. The photos in question are the subject of a years-long legal fight by the American Civil Liberties Union, which first filed a FOIA request for records pertaining to detainee treatment, rendition, and death in May of 2005. The case is currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court."
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had sued for the release of 21 color photos under the Freedom of Information Act. "
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What do you expect from Robert Gates? Everybody knows that all Aggies are stupid.
Here's a paragraph from his Wikipedia page. I'll provide a translation beneath :
" Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is currently serving as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense. He took office on December 18, 2006.[2] Prior to this, Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and under President George H. W. Bush as Director of Central Intelligence. Immediately after being recruited by the CIA, he served as an officer in the United States Air Force.[3][4] After leaving the CIA, Gates became president of Texas A&M University and was a member of several corporate boards. Gates also served as a member of the Iraq Study Group, the bipartisan commission co-chaired by James A. Baker III and Lee Hamilton, that has studied the Iraq War. He was also the first pick to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security when it was created following the September 11 attacks, but he declined the appointment in order to remain President of Texas A&M University.[5]"
Translation: Yes Man
American Interrogator says Torture costs American Lives
You see, Gates doesn't care about our troops deployed overseas - because until the torture issue is settled, all captured Americans are in grave danger of torture by their captors. Maybe I can make this easy for Gates to understand: "an eye for an eye." That is the deal you are making for every member of the American armed services you F&%K. Now tell me how you are protecting those Americans?
All Afghan detainees likely tortured: diplomat
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"In other words, we detained and handed over for severe torture a lot of innocent people."
"In other words, we detained and handed over for severe torture a lot of innocent people."
11.19.2009
Connections: Meteorology
"Land that had been fertile, froze solid; that's when Greenland stopped being green and started being the color it is today: this color" (camera shows snowscape) (see time = 6:17)
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