FlashBack - Fun(?) Look Back to May 9,2007!: National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive

admin @ September 22, 2008 # 3 Comments

Fun Look Back to May 2007!: National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive

Thought some of you might enjoy a peek at this interesting “Presidential Directive” from May 2007. There is a lot of reading b/w the lines here, but it is especially interresting considering it was slipped by without much fanfare on the White House Official Website.

There are some fun little quotes to share, for example : “(c) “Continuity of Government,” or “COG,” means a coordinated effort within the Federal Government’s executive branch to ensure that National Essential Functions continue to be performed during a Catastrophic Emergency;” Read on!

Curious, isn’t it. Have fun! We look forward to responses

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Guest Candidate Op Ed - America’s Third Party: David Jon Sponheim Running as a Write-In Presidential Candidate

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David Jon Sponhein is running as an independent, write-in presidential candidate. Based in idyllic Washington State, his surroundings have left us to define him as a cross between a Jeffersonian Democrat and a Libetarian.

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 9 of 12-RNC DAY 1

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 9 of 12-RNC DAY 1

( Originally posted Sept 9/08)

more photos to be posted from Day 1 RNC asap

There was no question that the RNC was going to be different from the DNC (they have been, almost three cycles running now, from 2000 to 2008), and by the time I dragged my exhausted ragdoll self from Minneapolis to St.Paul to the Uptake.Org Offices, we were greeted, from the vantage point of our excellent locale, with Day One Protest Action. As you have seen in the videos from Day 8 “Police…”, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office engaged in all sorts of ‘preemptive actions’ against journalists, organized protest groups, and alleged terror cells. I really don’t know why anyone was surprise considering the $50 million plus budget allocated for “security”.

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FROM DAVIS FLEETWOOD:”Obama v. McCain Challenge”

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For those of us know all to well to be looking between the lines, we think you’ll understand what Davis is trying to convey. While your at it, have a peek at www.operationitch.com.

Unless of course, you hear a few platitudes and are willing to give certain people a total pass. But that just proves you don’t know your history, doesn’t it? Well?

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WITH RESPECT; PETER MIGUEL CAMEJO: Dec. 31,1939 - Sept.13,2008

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It is with sincere sadness and condolences to his friends and family that we report the passing of Peter Miguel Camejo. Before we go ahead and post some links to the information about this Venezuelan - American’s life, we thought it prudent to share a few brief reminiscences of the few times we had the pleasure of having the honour of speaking to this eloquent and intellectually courageous activist.

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REAL PARTY POWER: PAUL, MCKINNEY, NADER, BALDWIN, AND BARR

admin @ September 13, 2008 # One Comment

REAL PARTY POWER: PAUL, MCKINNEY, NADER, BALDWIN, AND BARR
Before we complete our 12 Day Convention Photo Highlights, and of course launch in the Canadian Federal Election Campaign coverage (if which we’ll be featuring interviews with many, many candidates), we thought it was essential to post the video of this CSPAN aired press conference from the [...]

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP DAY 8 of 12 - NADER ‘OPEN THE DEBATES’ RALLY, AUG 27/08

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP DAY 8 of 12 - NADER ‘OPEN THE DEBATES’ RALLY, AUG 27/08, MAGNESS ARENA, DENVER U
Here is a link to the opening Press Conference I attended:

 Not a lot of DNC goers were expecting much of a turnout for this event, and while Nader Rallies had been announced just about 3 weeks [...]

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 7 of 12 - SO MANY POLICE!!

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It really was a sight to see in both Denver and St. Paul, and the Democrat and Republican Leadership should be ashamed of themselves. We’re talking G8 style Summit security perimeters that spanned a huge swath around the Pepsi and XCel Energy Center.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that were expended on such a useless venture was astounding. That SWAT, National Guard, Private Security, Secret Service, and out of state law enforcement’s sheer overtime and travel bills are staggering to imagine.

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McCAIN’S MISOGYNY & FEAR KEEP PALIN ON TIGHT LEASH

admin @ September 8, 2008 # One Comment

During Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech when nominated by John McCain for Vice President, McCain wouldn’t leave Palin alone on stage. Rather than give her the momentary limelight, McCain peered over her shoulder and read her speech alongside her. He was visibly nervous and has remained so ever since. Other than Wednesday at the RNC when Palin finally appeared solo, the image of McCain hovering authoritatively over her is the constant at every appearance. McCain’s public subjugation of Palin, and her public acceptance of it, sets male-female advancement back decades. Were Palin truly a trusted and powerful woman she’d request and be granted autonomy on stage, and reject McCain’s Taliban-like presence. All that’s missing is her burka.

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12 DAY CONVENTION RECAP - 2 of 12

admin @ September 7, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Just for fun, “like a rock in a cops face”, we thought we’d share 3 of our favourite photos a day for the 12 cumulative days we spent covering the DNC, RNC, the Nader ‘Open The Debates’ rally, and the Ron Paul ‘Rally for the Republic’ .

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