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U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) recently introduced S. 388, the Senate version of H.R. 226. This bill will allow a licensee in any state "to carry" in any other CCW state, just as for driving. This is a common sense bill, not a political statement. U.S. Senators and Representatives need to hear from you. Ask them to cosponsor and support S. 388 and H.R. 226. U.S. Senate at (202) 224-3121. Reps at (202) 225-3121. State of Texas rips major self defense bill, national leadership in key measure. North Dakota, not waiting for a miracle, taking action CATO Institute speaks loudly on self defense and D.C. guns. Statement on power sharing: Once some part of the government has control over anything, it's almost impossible for the people ever to take back any part of the control. More citizens should be talking about this. IJ is committed to the principle of separation of newspaper and state. Any time a BIG local paper has established free offices inside the local government, that's a serious conflict of interest! No government should create privileged information and allow its transfer to the public only through "exclusive" arrangements. Police state? Nah, no way 'cause "this land was meant for you and meeee." See another view if you don't agree? [ IJ never endorses ANY organization, nor solicits ANY advertising.] Socialism in its various forms is a very costly and potentially is a very violent method of governing. The City of San Jose has demonstrated that it intends to operate farther along the socialist continuum; i.e. as a "society of police only governance." Information of the cities and/or County of Santa Clara belongs to the public and to no other entity including any heretofore "privileged newspaper" or to any privately paid entity chartered to release information to the public. IJ will not tolerate or condone secretive governmental practices that will cause harm to the public in any manner. That includes the thwarting of ordinary everyday transfer of routine public information that should be made available to the public via non threatening and non exclusive means, including detailed police reports. Police reports are public property and must be available upon request in any free society. Now that this newspaper has fired the first salvos concerning the unmitigated corruption in The District Attorney's Office of Santa Clara County, the BIG local paper all of a sudden seems to have uncovered "a mess" that's been festering for decades, namely gross misconduct of "assistant DA's." That's nice, but too little too late. The BIG local paper sat by for decades while the lives of ordinary people were trashed straight into jail so that "a big public splash" could be made with all the convictions. During that time, cop after cop after cop after cop walked, shockingly, with only minor public citations after major citizen abuses. Cops who kill in this county walk immediately, most of the time. Sorry BIG paper, no one here is fooled by you, least of all at this paper. Maybe you should ask the FBI for some money now rather than to wait until you really do fold next year? They'll do it. They'll be coming to talk to you about it soon. Just basic police state stuff. This little paper sure sounds radical, does it not? Well, it's not a radical paper. It merely delves into the murky abyss that was heretofore unknown. Random Note on Health: Vitamins are potentially very toxic chemicals. When combined with prescription medicines they may even be life threatening. The so-called weight loss preparations frequently contain hot combinations of vitamins that may cause all sorts of distress. Pure Niacin is particularly hot and should be approached with extreme caution. Consult a professional heath care provider before taking any vitamins. Our favorite author and letter writer of all times? That would be Paul of Tarsus, sometimes referred to as the 13th Apostle. Surprised? He was too. Like what you see? Then pass this URL to other interested parties today. Other critical stuff: Across America numerous pension plans are coming due. Most notably, the public service pensions like Chicago's were never fully funded. A lot of cops could be on the street without any retirement, but that's just part of it. YOU will be expected to make good on all the payouts ready or not. Of course, YOU won't get much of anything if your pension, such as it may be, is handed over to the fed. Nice thought as you cross fifty-five or whatever. If things ever get really bad, you could fake a robbery at some convenience store. After a couple of times around, that should be fifteen-to-life which will ensure a place to stay, food and medicine until death. That's America's guarantee to you, the hardworking silent ones. Have a nice day now.
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Eugene V. Debs Eugene takes the cake for all times when it comes to purely American social movers. Fortunately, much is available about him. His dedication to speaking the truth landed him in jail and his relationship with Susan B. Anthony was archetypical for any would-be columnists or future "minority" heralds. His accomplishments were absolutely stunning especially for his times of governmental repression. Yet, he remained a sensitive and warm person always, especially towards women. Don't miss Eugene this week on a terminal near you. American Police Beat - Offered as a courtesy to any officers or others needing "the cops viewpoint." None of that was available locally since a police state is in force here and a code of silence to go along with it. It's always tough in a police state. Hope this helps.
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smoke and soot particles have
shielded
the planet, blocking as much as 10%
of the sun's rays. That served
to
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doing. Strangely, the last thing needed
now is clean air. If the air were
truly clean, the Earth would heat up
another full degree. In time a run-
away
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Earth could warm up enough for Methane
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from
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gas
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Notice: Moving day is coming up soon! Law Enforcement and Courts� Dumb Ass Award IJ hereby extends the "law enforcement dumb ass award" of the century to all the wonderful cops and courts of El Dorado County, Texas as they "worked closely together" in the most recent example of "what the police can do when they want to and will do as they may please." From most indications, the raid on the YFZ Ranch, home of the so-called polygamists, netted nothing except trouble and grief for all parties concerned. It's only a miracle that all the people of the most recent "unfit" religion weren't surrounded and killed in yet another Waco style conflagration. Apparently, someone in LE did manage to learn something through the years though with their limited IQs. It's another miracle in itself. Just imagine this, two miracles on the same day in the same place n Texas! That this is a "Christian nation," let the fact be
broadcasted fully well. Anything other than "the usual and customary
house religions" is simply not acceptable. More importantly, the police
with proper direction of the courts, know best what is and is not an
acceptable religion. As usual, the Although it is apparently incontrovertible that underage girls were made to have sex with older men, that in and of itself did not constitute reason to smash a whole organization and all its followers, just as for Waco. One has to wonder where the vaunted ACLU is at such a time? They must be busy with more important communistic pursuits now as with the great presidential election? However, one would think they would approve heartily of communal living since that would fit in so well with gulag style fair play for all? IJ has taken the position and will always take the position that sex has become the single most important point of justification for any and all attacks on society and individual citizens. Who better than the police, traditionally speaking, to "set the proper course" for all to sail since they above all others know so well what is correct and what is not, particularly pertaining to sex? It's always the image of "the little girl" who's being abused that gets poured out even on the judge's desk for his consideration. It';s just about as patented to anger a respectable man in an otherwise respectable position as would delinquency on income taxes, yet another reason to provoke a sometimes fatal action from a court. As far as sexual abuse is concerned in the United States, it is usually the natural father who is the offender, but no one anywhere would care to bother with that basic fact of life. It's far too disillusioning to consider. It's far better to consider "strangers" or "religious nuts over there" or some other bunch, perhaps even Jews or Gypsies as "the undesirable" elements of society. People seem to like it that way too, shades of Darwin again, but perhaps timely as organized society goes through its final throws before total socialism? From the looks of it, the YFZ people seem to fit the requirements for being "Jews, Gypsies or 'undesirables' " well enough. The raid on the YFZ was therefore an excellent dress rehearsal for LE so that they'll be ready for "the big one" whenever it comes along. By that time, they should have in place both the method and the means for "the final solution" to this sort of problem. First, they must work very hard to expand all terrorism statues and funding. Next they should begin digging vast pits disguised as new "mining" operations under dummy corporations. For that matter, the state of Utah already has an excellent open pit location ready for "the final solution" to be situated. Train tracks go right to it too. Our Muslim pals should pay particular attention to what could easily be in store for them since they like to build edifices and heavily inhabit them similar to the YFZ. No quarter will be given when the hell begins here. It starts with but one shot. That shot has been fired. Ratemycop.com Debuts Across U.S. Ratemycop.com, a new nationwide police rating service, is now available to the public. It has already tested the nerves of some of our nation's finest, but it promises to be a rejuvenation of free speech while shedding new light on the activities of cops. The web site is free and very friendly to work with. So far, the site appears to contain only positive reviews of cops and does not offer personal information. In lieu of police service record disclosures in most states, this new service is "a step in the right direction" when it comes to gaining insights into what is going on with cops. It's a clarion very long overdue. Now for the first time cops may find themselves having to answer directly to private citizens who have to pay dearly for them. Access to the system is not under the control of the police either. Only in America. Ahmajinidad Praises Obama ‘Lost’ Cleric Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmajinidad, was overjoyed to learn that Barack Obama “…was so willing to meet with me upon his (Obama’s) successful election.” Ahmajinidad made this statement after being shown the two year old photo of Barack Obama in tribal dress during a stop in Somalia. “That we should be so fortunate to have this brother among us is like a treasure,” added Ahmajinidad. Then he said, “Finally, the United States will be positioned to withdraw forever from the Middle East at the exact moment of Iran’s expansion. Only Allah himself could have conceived of such a great thing.” Along with those remarks he stated, “The death of Israel is now sealed through this lost Imam’s conviction and America will turn its own murderous dog upon itself.”
In statements he made during the Texas debate, Barack Obama pledged to “be willing to meet with and talk to our enemies as well as our friends.” Hillary Clinton echoed similar beliefs and both had few reservations about talking to the next Cuban leader, Raul Castro. “I want specific examples…of things that are in place”, Clinton demonstrated, as she set forth various conditions that would have to be “in progress” prior to a U.S. Presidential visit. It’s clear that the Democrats choose to ignore history since the U.S. met Castro more than half-way, on a number of occasions, until he announced that he was a communist on American night time television in 1960. A similar amnesia set in when both candidates mentioned NAFTA, blaming Bush for its passage when it was the Bill Clinton Administration that was responsible for it. As far as Obama's "visit" to Somalia was concerned, it was at the very minimum in poor taste. He took no time to honor the lives lost during the Somali uprising. It was still too soon for anyone representing the U.S. Government to pay any amount of homage to a violent terrorist inhabited land much less to offer himself up as a spiritual equivalent and supporter. Congratulations to SBX and Aegis Class Cruisers The shoot down of an errant defense satellite by the U.S. Navy, 21 February 2008, should come as little surprise. The event speaks volumes on current U.S. anti missile warfare capabilities. Russia seems to suggest that they are at great threat if the U.S. deploys anti missile systems in Prague or Warsaw, but they should have no fear. The U.S. can hit incoming missiles no matter where they come from. The North Koreans seemed to have realized this already. SBX stands for sea-based x-band radar. It’s much higher power and much longer range than the old broad band radar was though the same wave lenght. Hawaii is home base to the largest floating SBX platform in the world. It’s so powerful that the huge platform need not even leave port to function in a powerful defense role. Hawaii represents a very good location for the U.S. to defend itself and other lands from any eastern hemisphere missile attacks. Other sites in Italy probably will prove as good. These aloof floating installations are ready to prevent whatever the enemy wants to throw at the civilized world, discounting possible high volume attacks. Most of what Russia is doing now is geared to deceive the rest of the non intelligent nations into believing that a few buzzing Bear bombers will “send a message” to the U.S. That message was received decades ago and President Reagan responded accordingly with the “star wars” initiatives. That led to Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense, and related technologies. This demonstration shot was somewhat overdue to the American public who has paid billions for “proof” that it all works. It definitely works. The footnote to the exhibition shot is that everything is in place and ready to go, Russia and world. Iran to Get Mini-subs From N. Korea In a futile attempt to make a point of home defense, Iran has contracted with North Korea for delivery of several small submarines. The subs are to be deployed in the Straights of Hormuz to provoke a U.S. retaliation. That North Korea could ship any arms for any reason is a matter of international concern. It could be terrible timing for Iran. The U.S. anti submarine warfare capabilities are very advanced and very well known. Worst case, Iran's new little subs will soon look like blackened hot dogs on a stick in the fire. It's not very likely. Best case, Iran stops well short of deploying anything geared to provoke a U.S. response. Local Issues Santa Clara County, CA continues to have various growth pains. In recent years, the Vietnamese have moved into the city of San Jose, CA and made their presence felt. Recently, a hot issue with the naming of the Viet business district has developed which has led to a lot of heated discussions. The locals are stirred up about the name of the Viet business district being set by the city council as The Saigon Business District rather than as the more preferred Little Saigon. It's a funny thing this battle, especially since the Vietnamese greatly displaced the Hispanics some years ago all along Story Rd. which cuts across much of the purely Mexican population. Few have stopped to reflect on just how swiftly the tables got turned like this. It's also worthy to note that the San Jose International Airport must now have Mineta in front of it in honor of Norm Mineta, the former Transportation Secretary. Likewise, the local train station is called Diridon Station instead of Cahill Depot or the Southern Pacific Depot. No wonder there's so much local bickering over the naming of public places. Renaming things is a function of the spoils of local political warfare. Most Americans have been fairly tolerant with a lot of things, but public names have created as many problems as have been solved. This is not the way things should be. No officials should get there names on anything public. That could be the secret to settling this latest falling out. The only time names should be on anything public may include parks both great and small, but not on buildings and for that matter no part of a city should have any special names. The Blood of Bhutto IJ usually has had foresight and timing going for it over the many years. Fortunately, the paper awarded the woman of the year merely weeks before Benazir Bhutoo's untimely death at the hands of madmen, while she was still alive. Just a small amount of security would have made a huge difference on the day of her death. The same could be said too for Mahatma Gandhi whose warmth and great affection touched the whole world. Though Gandhi lived in a different time, the problems facing him were somewhat the same, the ongoing human turmoil and the horrendous loss of life it represents. As for Gandhi, Benazir's life is not only a tragic loss for Pakistan, but the entire world. Benazier and Mahatma were in many ways cut from the same bolt of cloth. People like them never really die, they live on in ways no one could have imagined. Such was the case here in the U.S. when a Gandhi understudy, Martin Luther King, brought forward a whole new social movement for equality. May Benazier dwell forever with God in heaven. If any thing, notice has been firmly served to the doubters who think that democracy is out of style. It's coming just as before only more loudly than before. IJ Names Bhutto Woman of the Year With great pleasure IJ presents the Woman of the Year award to Benazir Bhutto for demonstrating extraordinary courage in returning to Pakistan in its most difficult hour. Her quiet voice is the voice of reason to many even right here in the U.S. If any one has the power to save her land and the region with it, it will be Bhutto. Congratulations, and may the force be with you.
Peterson Cop At Ease In Illinois Drew Peterson, the cop who's now a suspect in the murder of more than one wife, planned Stacy Peterson's murder much better than the last one. Wife number three, Kathleen Savio, had to undergo the indignity of a postmortem. No slip-ups this time as for Kathy, however. No body. No evidence of any sort. So, no postmortem to worry about with Stacy. Peterson had much more help from his underworld network of cops with friends. These boys run a little more than some broken down flee bag restaurants. They run some funeral homes too complete with crematories. There'll be no finding Stacy this time. It was all worked out in advance very well. Getting back to the 2004 autopsy of Savio, the "reporting officer" had never even seen the Savio body or the crime scene. After this investigation is complete, that officer should be identified and fired, particularly if the cause of death is changed, at least that much. Paul Tibbits Jr. Passes, Timely A-bomb Lessons Paul is at rest now, but he lived a long time and talked quite often about his Aug 6, 1945 bomb run in the "Enola Gay." It's been so heavily aired that there's no need to repeat any of it here. Thank you Paul, and at what a great sacrifice to you personally in getting yourself to the point you did. That won't be forgotten because you're exactly the type of person the U.S. produces so well, the instinctive leaders.
Paul is survived by his grandson also named Paul Tibbits, USAF pilot at Whiteman AFB. That Paul flies the B2 Spirit capable of delivering the B series H-bombs and others. His target will be Iran. Like his grandfather's, his mission will be very routine. He'll sleep very well all the rest of his life afterwards too. American ‘Federales’ United Drew Petersons are just another in the line of what is coming for American “law enforcement.” With the shrinking of the middle class come these new horsemen, the new American “Federales.” It makes perfect sense. For decades Americans have consistently sold out to “law enforcement” types. It’s bad enough to make a musical out of, probably titled Those Bad, Bad, Bad Cops, coming to a stage near you. Realistically, IJ has reported for some time just how far gone “law enforcement” is. In Santa Clara County, CA, Medical Examiners tend to be very lenient with murdering cops, so too In Illinois. “Officer” Peterson’s third wife died under very unusual circumstances, but he was accorded “the benefit of the doubt” so he could recharge and do it again. Only now is her “drowning” in a nearly empty tub being re-investigated. Stacy, the forth wife, is now missing, as if anyone needed to be hearing that name Stacey Peterson publically again. Wasn’t one Stacey Peterson enough? What name could be so cursed? This Stacey was mighty young too, but that’s a “Federale’s” prerogative. Cops are real “Randy Roosters” to start with, but man, this Peterson guy is a serial killer too. It’s a wonder his name isn’t Scott already. Murder by cop is one thing, but the whole American society continues to go down with each fell “enforcement” step. Just what is “law enforcement” trying to prove with its excesses everywhere? It’s getting to be a necessary daily question. Consider one very premature release of an inmate, Scott Chris Thomas, from San Quentin on 18 May 2007 that nearly resulted in two murders in San Francisco. Outwardly, it was a “mistake,” one that’s drawn plenty of heat. Inwardly, it smacks of Old Mexico’s procedures or check it “manana.” A lot of things seem to be “manana” these days, considering what the prison guards get in pay, averaging $100k yearly each. It’s not very funny, but it would make for a very interesting public relations ploy, that being one of “you really need us to protect you so, we’ll let this guy out for a walk to prove that point to you, Mr. John Q. Public. “ Now IJ would never stoop to such a back door accusation as this, but with all the emphasis in California on bigger-is-better for all things “law enforcement,” it wouldn’t be so far fetched to consider. To be sure, various “changes” have been made down at the old jailhouse just lately that include adding a second supervisor to each transfer department shift. However, that may prove the point of corruption rather than to abate it. Governor Schwarzenegger has added to the corruption theory by vetoing three recent very modest judicial reforms Instead, he supports frivolous gun control measures and seems more out of touch than ever with managing government. San Francisco appears to be the most poorly managed "law enforcement" district in the land. Recent government reports indicate that the middle class is shrinking. Strongly indicated is the fact that the top 1% of the population earns more than the bottom 50% combined. The disparity between the upper and middle classes increases each time incomes are analyzed. Gee, that sounds a little more like Mexico, just a work in progress. Next time you need a cop, don’t be surprised if you get a “Federale” instead. They’re everywhere now. A vacation break in Tijuana could be well timed for that reason and others. What’s in your suitcase? Japan's Big Secret, Artificial Sex The best kept secret at NASA and in Japan could be just how far along artificial sex really developed. Over forty years ago the Japanese started working on the problem and soon realized they had a big potential customer in NASA. The subject got quite a bit of attention but was soon dropped publicly. A TV serial was launched in 1960s to quickly capitalize up on that rumor, however. The show featured a truly bionic woman who like "Jennie" in I Dream of Jennie provided warmth and companionship. The original show was My Living Doll starring Julie Numar and Bob Cummings. Fiction often predates truth by decades. The writings of Jules Verne come to mind as powerful reminders of just how far things fictionally can be developed before their time. Dick Tracy's "wrist radio" recently became a reality, taking less than seventy-five years to go from cartoon to real. Flash Gordan's "death ray" was fiction less than thirty years with the first laser coming about in 1960. Of all the things ever dreamed up, the laser has been the single most revolutionary and broadly functional. Lasers are found in numerous household products today. Could it be that the market will soon have available a real functioning "human" who will perform just like one sexually and in other ways? Move over Ipod. You're nothing baby compared to what's hitting the market someday soon. Theology Today, Tomorrow, Beyond The time is coming when man will launch a manned mission from which there will be no return. That could be the Mars mission(s), and maybe not. When it comes to deep space, the concept of “what goes up, must come down” does not apply so well. When man or woman leaves planet Earth, without the possibility of returning, that man or woman achieves virtually the same status as a deity. To be sure, there is no “NASA” planning for this eventuality neither can there be in today’s touchy world. That does not mean that the situation is not going to occur or is just some dreamer’s philosophy. It’s all too real. The Mars mission, to be fair, probably must be considered one-way for the most part. It would be far better to look at it that way. Colonizing Mars would make better sense considering, among other things, the transit time required. That means kids at some point. It would very foolish to launch such a mission without planning for that. This is a very threatening concept. If children are born on Mars, that would constitute an indirect challenge to the Bible or other such texts. Childbirth may be one thing, but the simple fact is that man won’t be able to go to many of the places already identified having possible Earth-like planets. For example, the Sombrero Galaxy is at least twenty-five million light years from Earth. It is thousands of times the size of the Milky Way Galaxy and would require thousands of our years to investigate. Somewhere, there is a planet like Earth that will sustain life as it currently exists on Earth. For man to travel to these remote places, he’ll probably be doing it as embryonic life in a suspended state of development. It’s not so far fetched. Seeds that are thousands of years old still germinate when put into the ground as will the embryonic life forms sent to other planets far beyond anyone’s reach today. Sending embryonic man into deep space is as much a question of theology as any other manned flight would be regardless of the duration required or the method of transferring life. Not everyone is going to like any of these concepts, but they must be handled and overcome if man is ever to send himself into deep space. None the least of the problems to be overcome will be getting a spacecraft to last one-hundred years and longer. A cylinder could, but power is needed to drive at least one small computer for guidance and deployment of the pods. Very large Plutonium batteries could perhaps last one-hundred years. All systems would have to be very redundant. Putin 'Warns' U.S. The latest shot Premier Putin fired at the U.S. came during his visit to Iran, 16 October 2007. October has always been at least somewhat good to Russia. It's the month of change, sometimes for the worse. Oh for 1917 again, but realistically that wasn't a very good year for then incumbent or emerging leaders. This October may be some more of the same. Putin said that a military solution to Iran on the part of the U.S. was "unacceptable." One has to wonder from which viewpoint Putin is coming. If Putin imagines that the U.S. will sit back forever while Iran develops nuclear weapons, he should find some other statement to make. Things are changing, that much is certain. "Russia Feeling The Heat," reproduced below was published a number of months back. At the time, Putin seemed resigned to let Iran fend for itself. Lately, Putin's harsh tones towards U.S. officials and a few near incursions into airspace outside Russia's seem to suggest a new "war footing" in the offing. Could it be that Russia sees Iran as a major opportunity to get back into the superpower business? That seems to be what he is saying now. If that is the case, he's on thin ice and he knows it. Despite his concerns, U.S. strategic forces could hit Iran at any moment with complete confidence. However, that appears not to be the plan, for now. So, what is the plan and just why is Putin suddenly so happy to visit Iran when he was far more conciliatory less than a year ago? There's more going on lately. Putin is still reeling from the diplomatic fallout he engendered by ordering the killing of a former KGB agent in the U.K. He's been very busy with issues in the Ukraine, dealing with terrorism at home and also choosing his successor so that he'll still be in power. It's a very complicated picture and Putin himself can't completely count on a lot of things. He seems eager to rebuild the Russian military with new starry-eyed recruits. Yet, a total rebuild would be at least twenty-five years in the making, especially anything massive like rebuilding of the rusted-out submarine fleet his predecessors once so proudly sailed around the world. Despite all the newfound money in natural gas, there are more problems in Russia than he could afford to overlook by diverting too much money away from important social funding. So, what could he be up to? For one thing, Iran represents income in the form of technical fees for hundreds of projects. From a strategic standpoint, Iran is located in a good place. That's pleasing for a lot of reasons. Iran offers Putin, among other things, a chance to make his Khrushchev style outbursts in a more noticeable venue. He didn't care to do that at the U.N. for some reason though he's had ample opportunity. He should reflect on the failures of the Russian military in Afghanistan. That would help him a lot to achieve the correct perspective. Russia Feeling The Heat
- Previously Published Article Why else would the Russians be backtracking at such a late point in Iran's nuclear development? It really can't be about money though money is always a good reason. By arming Iran with nuclear fuel Russia would set itself up as the provocateur it has been traditionally to the U.S. For that matter, Russia has been the cold war style provocateur right along only now it's so damningly clear to everyone they can't afford it. With all the U.S. fleet in the region ready to inflict mad dog war on Iran, Russia has had to tread much more lightly. Even for them, it's tough to look like a responsible U.N. Security Council Member and at the same time fund the very reason military action would be required. Iran can't go along much longer on its present course, the course of total self destruction. Bush really has been effective and the Russians know this. They also worry that "star wars" is a threat to their nuclear missile fleet, and they don't like looking down a gun barrel anymore than the next one. Russia is very dependent on the rest of the world now. They're isolated and losing ground every day in many different ways. They need trade very badly and can't afford to be in the position of not getting along with the rest of the world. The turn around with Iran has begun and just in time. Bush would have pulled the trigger on Iran with nothing to lose. Russia's Putin could see that quite clearly. He must have. Otherwise, Iran would be rolling in isotopes now and on its way to oblivion at the hands of U.S. bomber forces. Only Cops Should Have Guns? The six Crandon, Wisconsin killings done by "officer" Tyler Peterson illustrate loss of control at its worst. However, of more serious concern is the paradigm that "only cops should have guns." This chant is parroted by nearly every liberal extremist in America, the argument being that "since they are so heavily trained, it just makes perfect sense." They then follow with the usual, "Guns are only for killing and since we have the police, no one should have any need for guns." When all the facts come in about the massive loss of life in Wisconsin, there could be even more surprises. Most of the time when mass killings happen, the person doing them was on or had been on Prozac or some other very similar drug. That was the case at Columbine, but many other times as well. There has to be more to this story. Rage of this type from anyone is not normal. A lot of people in Crandon are wondering how Peterson got a badge. A lot more people across America need to be wondering if "only cops should have guns" is such a good idea after all. Get Liberal, Get Beaten To Death More fun with cops worldwide. Just when everyone thought they were so safe, they woke up to the worst beatings yet. Have a gander at: http://prisonplanet.com/articles/september2007/210907_b_brutality.htm It's staggering to the mind just how well plugged in the world is to brutality. The Cost of War in Iraq From the looks of things, it's not so expensive that the rest of the hostile world should take too much comfort in the end of armed conflict based on America's inability to pay for it. Credit to submitter Chris Rodehaus.
Opposing view: The United States has NEVER been mislead by a more corrupt administration. It makes me sad to think that this idiot in the White House is getting away with this. How many more Americans have to die before we do something? Chris Rodehaus, please print this statement. IJ's rebuttal: Chris, although your concern is a well intended one, it's a bit idealistic. War is inevitable. Madmen want it that way and our government is left with very little choice in the matter. Thank you for your submission today. Remembering
Shiri Negari http://www.shiri.us/eng-main.html
then have a look at Islam's outlook on women
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OCGUwZmrCM&NR=1 Illegal Presence Causes Concern There's more and more about the cost of illegals here: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55440 This situation is not new, but is finally getting the attention it deserves. The Fight to End 'Amnesty' Here's a link to explore. This should help to get everyone up to speed as to what is going on and why "amnesty" is a new curse word in America. "You don't know what you've got 'till it's gone." IJ does not endorse any organization nor receives any advertising revenues or financial support from any individual, groups of individuals or their proxies. If you're tuning in late, the government, the Democratic Party and hostile organizations like Moveon.org want the American people disarmed, jobless, without a military and totally on the defensive. It's really just a question of time before all these forces come together to ensure that there'll be no middle class left. After that, America will die with a whimper. This has to stop. The only way it may be stopped is through individual acts of heroism; i.e., a complete and total rejection of starry-eyed manipulators, the kind that wrap themselves in American flags imagining themselves to be so much better than everyone else is. Few people in public office at this time are worthy of such office. This is a national problem that must be corrected. Be sure to vote, but vote very responsibly. The Boot of Authority
You'll receive what you pay for. Any questions? When Authority Has Only Power, No Brains "Some officers initially dismissed the CIT program as run-of-the-mill sensitivity training or extreme political correctness, but Cindy Schwartz, director of Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project, says those same officers now marvel at the program's success. The CIT model has received numerous awards from nationally recognized mental health organizations, law enforcement agencies, and humanitarian groups for treating mental illness as a disease, not a crime. Such change cannot come too soon." Here's another link concerning crisis intervention (alternative to quick execution) : http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1651002,00.html?cnn=yes "Florida taxpayers spend $100,000 each day to house the mentally ill in prison; moreover, studies show that people with mental illness stay in jail eight times longer than other inmates, at seven times the cost." On yet another track, America the land of the mentally ill. What drug companies never want to discuss: http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57143 a very sobering article. CCW Issue Gains Even More Ground in CA Round ten and still going: " Each member of the Santa Maria City Council, along with Police Chief Danny Macagni, was served ... with a federal lawsuit filed by a resident who claims his civil rights were violated when he was denied a permit to carry a concealed weapon," Santa Maria Times of Santa Maria, CA. [This city is close to Santa Barbara. Related story about "the great sheriff of Santa Barbara" down this page. Hint: That little pig has a problem sorting out right from wrong. Your socialist tax dollars are hard at work again. You Australians need to keep reading up too since you're about to become totally socialist.. We'll miss your contributions to world stability. Just put another Kookaburra on the barbie. The ayatollah says so.] The CCW issue is very much alive and well in backwards CA. IJ says the time is definitely coming when s/he will be able to "carry" at will. The wheel is round and turns every way before it's through. Hawaii Looking
More Socialist Every Day - High Japanese Population May Be Reason
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?2327500b-7aa5-4453-95a8-0bf47fbcf8d5 Larry Craig – The Case for More Thought Since Senator Larry Craig pleaded guilty to the infraction of “public nuisance” quite a number of things seem to have been lost in the shuffle. Why were the cops in the Minnesota Airport in the first place, a good question? That key word “kids” was the reason in that some kids had reported being approached by adults there before. So fine and well, the cops were trying to protect kids again. Most people like that and would indicate that it’s good to “throw the book” at any such offender wherever kids are involved, again well and good. No kids were involved in the Craig incident. There is no video of the Craig incident probably due to the state laws of Minnesota. As in other states, it’s illegal or unwarranted for law enforcement to film in a restroom, changing room or any private place as for civilian photographers. That hurt the police case since a video would have been very concrete, but no matter. The audio of Craig and the arresting officer turned out to be inconclusive as well. It’s comes down to one person’s word against the other’s. Had Craig visited a prostitute, it’s unlikely anyone would have said anything since it’s so common. All the accusers who’ve lined up to add in their two cents on the Craig matter certainly must be very aware of the huge whoring industry in D.C.? It would be difficult to overlook. It may as well be a fully recognized department of the government. Most of the time, when a public official gets into trouble it’s for stealing huge sums of money. Due process is involved and it takes time for the system to work, but that’s for felony matters. Many of these offenders go up for long stretches of time when it’s all over. In the two hundred plus year history of the U.S. Government, the only things ever referred to any “ethics committee” or worse have been felony matters; i.e., “high crimes and misdemeanors.” In that usage “misdemeanors” referred to official mishandling of matters directly related to the public officer’s control of the affairs of office. The Craig incident is plowing new grounds. Republicans are very eager to get the Craig matter over with and “get on with business” like shoving “immigration reform” down everyone’s throats pretty soon. They’re rested now and have “work to do.” Good, but let’s keep it all in perspective please. Of course, that old bad subject of human sexuality got kicked under the carpet again. No one cares to delve into the ”why’s” of behavior, just run off into the darkness where it’s so safe and good. No one cares to see if maybe this older man has begun to lose his grip or expressed any concerns at all for the fact that maybe he’s even innocent of wrongdoing. It’s really curious because most of the time an offender has rights and certainly for an infraction, it should be very simple. Just consider what a DUI is and how much more serious it is too. Had Craig had a DUI people would be concerned, but it’s unlikely that they’d want his head so fast. He’d be in plenty of trouble and even more if he’d hurt someone. People everywhere are exceedingly judgmental. It’s probably not their fault. For over fifty years every American politician has run on a “law enforcement” platform. It’s no wonder why the public expects and enjoys “law enforcement solutions” to just about everything. Yet, the serious sex crimes keep going up and up each year while prisons get fuller and fuller of marginal offenders, but few ever will say anything about that. This is a nation of laws. Population Explosion Bad News - http://www.capsweb.org Important reading for the world. Also google: NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 2007, Trying Times Ahead: The Prospect of 60 Million Californians, VERLYN KLINKENBORG. "Recently, the California Department of Finance projected that there will be some 60 million people living in the state by 2050." Stinkin' DA and Killin' Cop of Lake County, CA Over a year after the fact, Lake County DA Jon Hopkins has filed manslaughter charges against a sailboat's rudderman to cover up a cop's crime. Lake County Chief Deputy Sheriff Russell Perdock ran into the sailboat on the moonless night of April 29, 2006 fatally injuring Lynn Thornton. Now Charmichael resident, Bismarch Dinius, faces an uncertain fate in court if the case is prosecuted. Witnesses claimed that Perdock was traveling at a very high rate of speed when his deluxe speedboat hit the sailboat, but he suggested strongly that he was not even present at the time. That's how he tried to make it sound by saying, "Lynn Thornton died as the result of the actions of others," on TV. That's like saying "the gun did it, I didn't." He'll "rest his case" on the actions of the crooked Nifong-style DA Hopkins and his hatchet man, Deputy D.A. David McKillop who's as oily tongued as they come. From all reports the DA and several police agencies have pulled out all the stops to cover for Perdock, their dear friend who leads the life of Riley on the lake, the life a public hero cop was meant to live. It figures. The public perception of cops is that they can do no wrong, so that's what they think too. It's okay to bend the truth to save a stinky badge. This story has received plenty of coverage in the Sacramento Bee and on KGO should anyone care to google: Clear Lake, Dinius, Perdock CA's Supreme Court Rules Down Confiscatory Laws Statewide Finally, no police department may confiscate a person's vehicle for their having been involved in non felony conduct. Humpty Dumpty Oakland, CA fell down really hard as that city has for years ruthlessly enforced confiscation of vehicles for one's having "purchased drugs" or one's having the temerity to drive to Oakland to engage in paid for sex. All the laws in the world have not stopped the now very open violence in Oakland, with much more black-on-white crime reported than ever. Regardless of race, Oakland, CA was perverted into becoming a special pariah by the recently departed Mayor Jerry Brown, et al., who let the city down big time. His "get tough" policy never worked and never had much hope. However, a number of other cities tried the same types of confiscatory laws that the U.S. Constitution specifically forbids. The CA Supreme Court merely did the right thing, by a 4-3 decision, to dump the at-will crime-on-citizens by careless PDs. Once again, socialism takes just one more baby step backwards in a state that was for the most part all about "free love" and "grass for all" less than two decades ago. California, after that time of social bliss, was gutted for good by extremely violent cops and dumbbell politicians who were elected by the "let George do it" voters everywhere. Police theft, no matter what it is called, is wrong and it is just as much a crime as any other crime. It's not very likely that this ruling will be overturned since the U.S. Constitution is right behind the state. For once, the ridiculous court actually ruled to protect people from "unreasonable seizures" at the hands of property grabbing cops. It's a wonder in a state like California, but it can and does happen from time to time. Chalk this one up well. It'll have to last a while. This should be some amount of good news for gun owners and the rest because a number of PDs have very sticky fingers with all sorts of other things. They need to start refunding seized property immediately, but that will remain to be seen. When stupid cops and/or their minions are in control, all suffer greatly. It'll be well to watch the CA legislature on this too. They never seem to get that "will of the people" message because they're so busy. Collective Bargaining By Police, Serious Mistake For about the last thirty years most police departments have been allowed to bargain collectively with the public they work for. This has been counterproductive for a number of reasons, mainly in that the public started paying a lot more for a lot less. In addition, the powerful police unions have at times overwhelmed and intimidated the public. Fear is a powerful thing and fear of uniforms has only gotten worse. It's no wonder why. A cursory look at what the police do indicates that they really do "shoot first and ask questions later." Some outstanding executions have been noted in New York, but are not limited to that state alone. They happen just about everywhere now. The troubling thing about the police and the administration of them is the amount of secrecy the police are permitted to operate with. They have enormous discretion. Even more troubling is the fact that, for the most part, they answer only to themselves or a mayor. Collective bargaining by police officers was not allowed very often in most places prior to about 1960. Previous generations knew better than to allow themselves to be backed into a corner by cops. Police unions have become too powerful and too secretive for everyone's good. The time has come and gone for allowing cops to bargain collectively. It is a privilege that should be revoked so that the public may exercise more appropriate control over the cops they employ. Cops Sidestep Council, Auditor, Public Again The "independent police auditor," who reports to "The Great Big Chief of Police," SJPD's Rob Davis, was thwarted by the City of San Jose Council 21 June 2007. The council voted that the auditor, Barbra Attard, and Davis should "work together" to make the system for reporting police abuse more "user friendly" whatever that's supposed to mean. She will not become an investigator. So, how "friendly" should the system be when it comes to snuffing citizens out? Seems like when the cops snuff someone, it's already not so "friendly?" Anyway, the good council put Ms. Attard in her place, just as was carefully choreographed with Ms. Attard's full approval and involvement ahead of time. Too bad "idol" awards couldn't have been handed out at the end. Everyone was so happy and even teary-eyed, as they should have been, after such a performance. The charade of "good government for all" went off without a hitch. The public was once again damned by shrewd behind-the-scenes brinksmanship that at times approached the ideal "Chicago model" for correct police behavior and the cover-up of anything that could seriously be criticized. Yet, San Jose will never be able to brag "Alderman" status to its discredit as that is peculiarly "Chicago's very own." The city is just a little too young for that type of cloak-and-dagger histrionics offered up by big time petty barons. The stupidity of the populace is the key and critical component for the success of any council. San Jose may claim just as much stupidity as any other city, the kind councils have come to love and depend upon all across America. All the various citizen action groups were spat upon, one more time. "There is no justice in the jungle," said "Mr. Bluster" to a rousing level of applause, and little tan skinned boys must die. Nothing changed there. No changes needed nor considered. How about building another parking lot? That's more like it San Jose. Stadium maybe? Is That Cop Awake? That's a good question today. With all the shift rotations and other needs for overtime, it could be that any given cop is fast asleep. A very recent study supported by the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control puts renewed interest into the subject of sleep disorders wearing blue uniforms. More people need to know that a cop may not be all there. Sleepless cops and guns don't mix. Cops too should have no exemptions from updates to NICS, the National Instant Check System. That system screens for "mental problems" and/or "adjudications" concerning mental state of firearm purchasers. However, the system could also be used to routinely screen cops for fitness of service. Cops need to be checked routinely to determine if they are mentally ready for service. That's a fair and reasonable expectation for any organized society. If it saves just one life, it'll all be worth it. Liberalism Fading Fast in France, Here The recent national elections in France put a conservative in power for the first time in decades. Considering that and the fact that the Democratic Party continues to lose steam in the U.S. Government, the world is looking very different now. The Dems couldn't even muster a "no confidence" vote against the U.S. Attorney General Gonzales, let alone put forward an immigration bill. Something has shifted and it's not just the wind. Socialism really doesn't deliver anything. At the core, the money or jobs have to be there so that taxes are paid and subsequently handed over to the indigent masses. Du pain! Du pain! Mas no! Pas de pain ici! Even bastardized bread is not free, everyone. So, that brings us to the point, pussy liberalism, socialism or communism go the same place, nowhere fast. It's taking the French a lot longer to get to that point of frustration, but change is coming along fine. People have to work, somewhere, n'est pas? Money doesn't grow on trees, n'est pas? Let's see how long this lasts. Bush should move to Albania since they liked him so much there. He should shut up about "immigration." No one here needs it. Originally, that was a conservative position, one he abandoned, and it cost him as well as the party. Don't forget your roots sir. California's BS 'Legal System' Anyone wanting to get a snapshot of what IJ has been saying for years need only look at the Paris Hilton case. Since when does a traffic problem deserve a sudden court order to appear after having been released by the Sheriff? How many true criminal matters were overlooked during this |
