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Acorn - A Red Herring?

"Communism is just a red herring!" - Clue

From Wikipedia: A red herring is an idiom referring to a device which intends to divert the audience from the truth or an item of significance.
 
Let us not forget the underlying significance that Acorn has played in the current Administration of this Country. Then, also, let us not forget that we have begun to acknowledge that:
  • The corruption of politicians is getting more severely out of hand than ever.
  • The media has been taken control of with the intention of diverting our attention from the facts at hand.
  • We are being lied to by the people we've trusted to hold positions of authority.
Knowing all of that, what part about the idea of Acorn being a Red Herring seems potentially implausible to you? In fact, what premise might you find to argue against the fact that Acorn has become the whipping boy - or the "bobo," doll of the current administration, if you will - to hide something much larger? I said a while back that I would begin to discuss an underlying, dark nature of our current government that has yet to be brought to light. Of course, this borderlines on "conspiracy," and I would completely understand your refusal to read any farther....
 
But, first, ask yourself this: What has happened since the elections in November 2008, that would lead you to believe that the "conspiracies," being thrown around as "theories," and made fun of for the last 20+ years, aren't real, when we've begun to discover the "links," between these major, political players that has existed for more than 50 years, to make you believe it's not possible? What makes you believe that the "red herring," is not an active practice of the current administration when Jimmy Carter cries racism because somebody questions the President's policies?
 
And, if you're still here, that means that you, too, have begun to understand the level of deception that is dragging down our economy. I have a quick and simple answer to the health care crisis for you:
 
Require that any action taken by the Federal Government that is not an act of emergency, military, or crisis intervention, requires a vote by the people.
 
Why? The health care bill passed 14 to 9, with one Republican voting "yes." There's an average of 4.5 million people per state. Just assuming this, that means that more than 40 million registered voters, via their representative Senator, were represented as opposing the health care plan. Going back to my article on why "Democracy fails," when in such large numbers - the mere fact that more than 40 million people are opposed to the bill, shows us that our Congress and our President are operating without us and against our interests.
 
Putting it to a State-wide vote that each representative had to respect when casting their vote would be a form of true representation of the people. But, we're not doing that, and it's not Acorn, Fannie Mae, Nancy Pelosi or anyone else "causing," this to happen. Even the Democratic Senators whose states HAVE a social health care plan and will suffer from implementing this bill, voted for it. Why? There's something more - there's something deeper going on here - and I fear that we will not know until it's too late (if we ever get to know). Sure, Acorn's bad, but when the news is going on and on about Acorn, who, quite frankly, I don't believe is worth two cents and especially not worth my having to listen about as they are waaaay down on the totem pole of respectable people to even be in the news, something else is happening.
 
In fact, this "war," in Afghanistan is a red herring. The "socialized health care," plan is a red herring (remember, every single state in the union has a "socialized health care plan," whereby everyone who pays taxes pays into the pot to pay for free health care for those who don't have it?). We are having major red herrings thrown at us, and the news is bouncing around from topic to topic like a child in an amusement park. No single topic of debate is sticking, because it's as unimportant tomorrow as it was today. These are "distractions;" and distractions are intended to take our attention away from something much, much bigger.
 
What? I won't offer my opinion, because it's only mine and has no validity to anyone else. But, be careful what "topic," pulls your attention, because it may be pulling your "attention," away from something else that REALLY matters. Good Luck, all!
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Why Democracy Inherently Fails

Sorry to say this - but Democracy has an inherent flaw within it which is doomed to failure if not held in the absolute perfection of brotherly love and human kindness:
 
population growth
 
Think about this: ten people vote tomorrow that they should have to get rid of foods high in salt. Six people vote yes, four - no. The result? Four people are going to not only lose the food they like, but they're going to have a nasty habit to kick.
 
Now - 300 milliion people are asked to vote on whether or not they should get rid of foods high in salt. 151 million people vote yes, 149 million people - no.
 
McDonald's is bankrupt!
 
HAHA - okay - silliness aside, the truth is: when you have a group of 10 people, most likely, they won't need to absolutely vote on things, because they can find ways to get along. When your numbers begin to reach 100 or more -- you may need some voting. However, when your numbers reach 300 million - Democracy, which is to support the majority - puts out 149 million people. Sure, 151 million's the majority. But, putting out 149 million people is a SIGNIFICANTLY bad thing. In fact, it WILL result in problems. Now..
 
Enter into the equation: capitalism and special interest groups. Now we can vote in laws that bankrupt people, screw the majority, and suddenly you see a big sign ahead of you: Welcome to America. *sigh* But I digress...
 
The Representative Democracy, which we have now, does NOT function. When we remove the people's vote - their power and their voice - and place it in the hands of the powerful - we SCREW OURSELVES. Case in point:
 
Recent news story: to save $400,000, some cities are turning off their night-time street lights. Hmm? Wonder why those lights are there in the first place, right? Maybe.. just maybe... security? Well, now people are in fear. Are they going to offer to turn the streetlights back on? Nope - they'll offer to hire more law enforcement. Will that stop the problem? Nope. But, when the politicians hire a $60k per year cop and charge you $80k - and pocket $20 - you'll keep quiet, or not only will you have the night-time dangers to deal with, the law enforcement will be on your tail. Think I'm wrong?
 
Ever been pulled over, or nervous, because your License Registration for your CAR is about to expire or is expired? Let's say, you register once with the DMV. They have you in a database. There you stay. But now, you have to PAY, every year to stay in that database. Why? Because - they want money. So, they create a law that says you'll pay them every year to do NOTHING, or else you get fined, maybe thrown in jail and possibly lose your car. By NOT registering after that first time, are you hurting anyone? Are you endangering anyone? Are you harrassing anyone or causing ANYONE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD ANY problems? Nope. But, now, because YOU'RE NOT PAYING the DMV to KEEP WORKING, simply because they want you to, the cops can stop you and harrass you.
 
What else could the city do to save some expenses? I don't know - maybe they can quit building frivolous GARBAGE! Maybe they can take a paycut in their overhead? Maybe they could shut the lights off in the town hall at midnight? MAYBE they could condense the city police force (since there's already sheriff's and State police running around the city), and save some BIG bucks!? But, representative Democracy not only does NOT represent the majority - it represents the beliefs and power of that ONE person.
 
Not convinced?
 
Well then - final PROOF. There's a health care bill out there that ALL of America does not support - and yet Congress is still considering it. Why? They don't NEED us. They don't represent us. The people's vote does not count anymore. What do they say instead? They believe Obama's still in favor with the people because a recent "poll," shows 57% of the people in favor of him. Really? What 57%? you mean the 1,000 outrageously liberal, Democrats interviewed at Berkely University? I'm sorry - REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY does NOT MEAN, that 1/1 millionth of the PEOPLE represent the WHOLE! That's BACKWARDS and STUPID!
 
And so children, we close today with these simple words: After a Nation reaches a certain size, if you still have a Democracy, and those who are in charge are accustomed to ignoring the voices of HUNDREDS of millions of people, don't be surprised, when it takes on its final stage of evolution: Dictatorship.
 
Thanks!! 
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The Little Hack that Couldn't

So - maybe I'm way off... way, way, waaaayyyy off. And, usually I am - so it wouldn't really be that big of a surprise, right? But, in case I'm not:
 
Just a couple of days ago, Facebook and Twitter were the unfortunate victims of a malicious and evil hack that was issued by the Russian government against some freedom-seeking, sullen individual from the country of Georgia. The Denial of Service was meant to shut only "their," site down, not the whole Facebook and Twitter sites.
 
And, I'm really grandma.... my grandma... what a big gut you have....
mmhmm..
So...
Since we're not retards and know that Denial of Service attacks can't be directed at a single webpage within a website and are instead, directed at specific IP addresses, servers, routers, etc., and are meant to kill on a much larger scale (well.. at least now you know), and since we know that Russia's more apt to break into someone's apartment and just make them disappear versus screw around with "Facebook," and "Twitter," (as if either one was "mighty," enough to matter... as if they ever could be with those stupid names), then we also know that the so-called 'hack,' has no source origin that our mighty, know-it-all government can find for one, specific reason...
 
Well, guessed it yet? Let's say Twitter, for example, becomes an outlet for the 'freedom,' of American speech, or the government to express it's thoughts (hmm... think that's already happening...), and the people who maintain the system get 'hacked.' Well, in order to protect us, guess who needs to step in? Yup... good 'ol Uncle Sam (just you watch non-believers... watch and be amazed when I'm right). When the mighty government (who couldn't stop the White House computers from being used as zombies or the emails of the presidential 'hopefuls,' from being hijacked), takes over to save the day, then they'll have to just 'monitor,' everyone's traffic.
 
But, I'm just CRAZY, right? I'm one of those nut-job, right-wingers/independent wannabees who makes things up 'cause I don't really have a clue, aren't I? I mean.. after all... when Uncle Sam steps in to protect us, he NEVER... not even by ACCIDENT... gets hold of our private communications, does he? AHA! You read that article I just referenced, didn't you? Can't get anything by you! Unfortunately, that one article.. is only one amongst millions - not hundreds... not thousands - millions, of articles on Uncle Sam taking our private information, without our permission. And, they'll use things like "national security," as their guise to do it. But, now that some vicious hacker in the way-off, far-away land of Russia is working hard for the Russian Government and taking down Facebook and Twitter (because we know how those commies only have half-worthwhile hackers who can't actually 'hack,' things, only screw it up and take down entire web sites... and how much COMMUNISTS HATE TWITTEREES!!!), the next step is for Big brother.. oops, did I say that out loud? I meant.. Uncle Sam.. erm, um, Obama... NSA... to step in and save us.
 
Not too big a deal you say? I'm just being "AntiAmerican," and showing how much I hate the Red, White and Blue by complaining about our government trying to save us from the evil hatemongers of the world? Well, for you ignoramouses who actually thought that... yes... you know who you are... let me tell you: Go out there for yourself (have to set the brain into 'engage,' first... at least, I'd recommend it.. it helps), and read about how much trouble the justice system is having keeping up with the 'ever' changing world of technology and how the laws just can't be made fast enough. Then... change your search... and look for the amount of people being prosecuted for computer-related crimes based on circumstantial evidence alone (yes.. for those who would otherwise argue - you're wrong - circumstantial evidence means NO PROOF - just that you've convinced a jury to believe that your belief that the person is guilty is true enough to put them away for life and destroy them)... and what does that mean? The law can't keep up with technology.. and junk science isn't supposed to be allowed in courtrooms.. and only circumstantial evidence has a greater than 50% chance of sending innocent people to prison...
 
BUT WE'RE DOING IT!
 
Yes.. I'M obviously the America-hater. I'm OBVIOUSLY the one trying to quash YOUR freedom. Why? Because I don't want the government to be able to intrude, for free... under a LIE... upon your private communications... as innocent as they are.. because in the infamous words of Former Appeals Judge, Sol Wachtler: "You can indict a ham sandwhich."
 
And, of course, there's always the "tattle-tale on your friends and neighbors as our spy network if anyone says anything that's not true or misleading about the health care reform," White House email list. PEOPLE - DO YOU NOT REMEMBER HOW HITLER STARTED? DO YOU NOT REMEMBER HOW THE SOCIALISTS WOULD RECRUIT CHILDREN TO TELL ON THEIR OWN PARENTS IF THEY SAID ANYTHING THAT WAS NOT TRUE ABOUT THE SOCIALIST PARTY?
 
YES! That's the story - not to "tell" on them if they blasphemed it/spoke against it - but if they said anything that wasn't entirely 'true,' about it. I LOVE this Country. I HATE what this government is doing. And, they're JUST NOW, getting their foot in the door again!! This time.. it's Facebook and Twitter.. why? Because THEY ALREADY HAVE MYSPACE - for those of you who didn't know.
 
To be a good American, you don't have to like your government, you just have to love your Country.
 
And our Country is our Freedom. End of story.
 
Good luck.. and no.. don't worry - they've already come after me for a different blog. They can't come after me twice. Their threats against my child.. using an innocent little boy to screw my life over... for 365 years.. only works once. So.. I'll hang in there while I can.. for those of you who read this.. if any of you are still out there?
 
Hello?
 
*cricket sounds*
 
Aw crud... did they already get you, too?
 
 
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An Empire revisited - freedom lost

Quite some time back I discussed America as an up and coming Empire - An Empire being:
 
1. The region over which Imperial Dominion is exercised,
2. A group of countries under a single authority (which, Great Britain, and America, both qualify as),
3. A monarchy with an Emperor as the head of state,
4. conglomerate, a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a singular entity
 
An Imperial Dominion - a supreme ruler over all nations. Look at what America is - is it a Republic? Well, a Republic is a conglomerate, but the people have influence over the government through some form of Democracy or similar political structure. I'm not really sure that America completely qualifies as a republic any longer, given the limitations on freedom, passing of laws without representation and misrepresentation in the passing of certain laws which place dominion and control on the people. Of course, as we are on the path to a Marxist Socialist way of life, the definition of an Empire becomes more clear for America. Actions in our economy such as "the New Deal," by Roosevelt, most certainly took us away from being a Republic and began instituting solid foundations in Imperial Dominion.
 
As I discussed in my last article, "The New Deal '2'," the investment of the government into overpricing is most certainly tearing our economy apart as it's replaying the events that helped lead up to the great depression. A loaf of bread that was $2 is now $100, and box cars that were $75,000, are now $2,000,000; and the government won't back those items at those inflated prices, or else the currency, it's "I.O.U.'s," would devalue the gold that backs it. If you read about what happened with Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac, GSE's that bought overpriced Mortgages/home loans (that the people couldn't repay, driving home prices through the roof), and how AIG created insurance policies to back these overinflated mortgages, you begin to see more and more of how the government, with a power/rule that far exceeds a standard "Republic," committed an act which helped contribute to the dramatic economic difficulty we're in now. The problem is, AIG is holding onto insurance policies that the government won't back. Amtrak's holding onto boxcars that the government won't back. But, because of their being in bed together, because of GSE's and special interest and Wall Street, the government creates bail outs and stimulus packages that do what? Bail out the government - NOT the people. Is that a Republic? Is that representing the interests of the people? Does that even INVOLVE the people, or were the people just pawns in this big, game? It's GSE's... bailing out GSE's, and in the process, gaining MORE control of those companies, such as AIG (as they already had Amtrak), and suddenly, the definition of an Empire as a conglomerate, run as a single business, begins to be made even MORE clear.
 
Roosevelt's "New Deal," and all of the sham government controls over things like "social security, housing and civil works," would crash if the government crashes. They are inflated as it is now, and as economists have warned, will become hyperinflated. The government won't back them. That's why, when you heard that AIG had to be saved to protect companies and GM had to be saved to protect jobs - it did NOTHING. the same jobs were all still lost. The same bonuses were all still given. The bailouts and the stimulus have nothing to do with protecting the people - only the GSE's - the government - and its special interests. If jobs are saved along the way, then great - but that's only a "secondary," to the main goal of government covering their own actions. See, if AIG failed, the banks would need to collect on the debts. Who do they go to? The same GSE's that purchased the overinflated mortgages in the first place ... Uncle Same (through Freddie Mae and Mac). But, Uncle Sam can't back the bank's demands without devaluing the gold. If the dollar's worth 10 pieces of gold instead of 1 - think about what that would mean to the rest of the world and their wanting to collect... we'd be in a world of hurt.
 
This has been seen in history where an Empire overspends. Julius Caesar was spending left and right, building his armies, catering to the poor (through entertainment, not actually "solving," their problems...) to make them "believe" he was cool, then turning on them. His power was becoming absolute and he was ruining the country. He had to be stopped. Hitler originally invested in a lot of programs that supported a lot of jobs, until he began internalizing his power to become an Emperor. He began spending on government only projects - increasing his military's strength, specialized weapons projects, funding internal government sources to be his personal regime to maintain absolute authority, and this got him in trouble with his fellow leaders and the people. Jobs declined, but the government got wealthier. He had to be stopped. The British Empire had stretched its arms out to the world and spent a lot of money to do it. In fact, in all its spending, it sold itself short. It soon began to lose hold of its colonies. In America, where the King of England was lavishing his own with monies, it created dissention and chaos, even with their neighbors, France. The point is - everywhere overspending has been an issue, the value of the economy and currency declined, nothing good came of it. This includes the Great Depression and America. The government helped march us there, and rather than march back out, they somehow convinced us to let them keep going.
 
Are we a Democracy? That's a question you have to answer for yourself. Are we free? I certainly hope you don't think that getting to print a few words on the internet is freedom- because I can assure you - even though another is typing these words for me, both they and I do so in fear of retribution from our government. Have you control in voting on how YOUR tax dollars are spent? A republic would. Do you have control in what laws are passed? A republic would. Do you have control of who's in the primaries for you to vote on in an election, or who gets to be president without the electoral college's special interference OR who the next supreme court justice would be? A democracy... would. This isn't even a representative democracy. People were angry about the AIG spending, but would the government take the hit for what they did and represent the people? Nope. They said, "Bad AIG, no more really, really big, personal bonuses for you - only little ones." Is that... representing what you wanted?
 
Your stimulus monies have gone mostly to law enforcement for the streets and justice for the courts and special interest for the government, while the jails and schools suffer. Is that what you voted on? I mean, after all, you know that when there's no money left, you'll have to join in on the rioting to get bread to feed your family, so it's good there's more law enforcement to stop you, right? Hmm....
 
Are you even getting a say so in the legalization of marijuana? HAHAHAHAHA - I don't care to comment on what I think about it - but we're talking about a very OLD and very SENSITIVE issue - and you get NO voice. Especially, if you're NOT for it, and it gets passed - did your 'elected official,' do what you elected them to do (or vice versa)?
 
A republic, this is not. Not anymore.
 
A capitalist country, this is not, not under the conglomeration of private business to government say so and control.
 
A democracy, this is not. Not with the voice of the people fading into the wind.
 
So, what are you left with? Do the math people. Not too many choices out there. There's socialism, and marxist socialism. There's communism, monarchy's and dictatorships. There's aristocracies (which America has been for a long time now) and fascism (which also defines America's political structure perfectly).
 
Sure - there are a few other choices. But, once you've passed by a republic and a democracy, and capitalism has declined - so has freedom. So, whatever your equation ends up with - freedom is not going to be a part of it anymore.
 
 
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The New Deal "2" - Death of an economy

Okay, if you want more background on this, please read my last post: Economic Forecast Follow-up. Be forewarned, what I'm about to give you is not a "prediction," an "estimation," a "best-guess," or a "conspiracy." I can promise you, it is not paranoia or any personal agenda that prompts me to write this. The foundation of what I'm about to present to you is the title of this entire blog: When Governments Lie - the people suffer. And, it's true. When our elected officials no longer represent us, act on our behalf or care whether or not their actions are hurting the people, then the control spire which was there to make sure that our "Government," in the land of the free and home of the brave, is no longer functioning. The government is no longer of the people, by the people ....
 
or for the people.
 
The Democratic Party - the party in control of the White House, in control of the Presidency and in control of the Economy, under the leadership of President Obama, is taking a dangerous position that is counter-productive to our economy and our stability. I usually hate taking sides folks, but this time around, the actions from the Government and the media being lead by them cannot be attributed to any other source. I'm not saying the Republicans are the only right ones - because our party has not done its job in cleaning house when this is the PERFECT time to do so (because we don't have influence in Washington, we might as well spend this time getting our party straight). But, the Left is in control, and it is under the direct leadership of the Left, no bleed-through from any previous administration, which is misleading the people. How so?
 
Obama has been encouraging investments in the Stock Market, and under this article, perhaps you will take as much delight as I did in the first sentence: "It's official. Obama thinks you're an idiot." I'll let you read that article to fully understand all the little quirks of Obama's "invest in the stock market to prove to America we're doing okay" plan. But, I'd like to draw your attention to another point of the stock market known as GSE's (government sponsored enterprises). These are not new, and have been around since the early 1900's. However,  GSE's started out as a different purpose than what they are today. You should note the following: The government possesses warrants with 79.9% ownership in these companies that would allow them to walk in and take full control at any time. With more recent companies like Freddie Mac and the banking/mortgage institutions, the government has several TRILLION $$'s in assets on record. What are those assets? Our HOMES.  The GSE's include ownership of companies - and stocks in the capital market - including WALL STREET (ie. their ownership of ... oil stocks.... :).. cool, huh?). This was "supposedly" to help raise long-term funds. But, let me simplify this:
 
If you invest in Wall Street - and help raise that number - there's a good chance that you're going to be investing in the government (ie. AMTRACK - who -- don't forget - was given $18 million in stimulus funds, in Delaware, for NINE box cars to be renovated, and yet, it is OWNED and controlled by the government, NOT free enterprise...). Of course, if the government wants to encourage your spending, they can simply do something as simple as... oh wait... give stimulus monies to the GSE's that are reflected in the stocks and it makes the stock market go up! So.. wait a second... let's pull all this together...
 
Could it possibly be, that the "increases," in the stock market (which some of you may have been watching what I have), seem to occur in sync with the issue of stimulus monies (and/or spending of it)? Could it possibly be that consumer confidence in Wall street IS down, and Obama, is just trying to do what he said he would BEFORE the election, and back in February? That is, to convince the American People to invest more money into the stock market? So - what does this mean? Would the government really do this? Would they issue out "stimulus" monies that mostly protect only the government and its investments and create a "false" sense of security in the stock market to encourage you to invest knowing that you're really just helping fund the government more?
 
The answer you're looking for is YES. This is EXACTLY what they're doing. If the stock market fails, multitudes of the government fail - because they get some of their monies through the stock market. AIG and others failing - was NOT about the American people, it was about the GOVERNMENT. See, no one's been telling you this. They've all said (even me), let them fail - if they're private enterprise, then let capitalism work. And, while that's true, the government's been operating quietly in the background not telling you that it's their own backsides they're trying to cover!! This is a complex issue folks, and I wish I had the space to detail this ALL for you (if I had a radio talk show - I could do it - but I know that reading LONG blogs is difficult).
 
The point is this - they're lying about the stock market and the economy. They want people to invest, or else it's the government that could collapse, and all the bogus, money-scams they've been running with it! The lie will cause you to give up your hard earned money into stocks that they own 79.9% of - and can reclaim in FULL, during times of an "economic crisis," (hmm....), and you will lose everything. This is NOT the great depression we're heading towards. Oh no, that wouldn't be as bad as what we're heading toward. Back then, when stocks dropped, it took wheelbarrows full of money to buy a loaf of bread. But, you won't have wheelbarrows full, or loaves to buy, because the government's going to reclaim its ownership of your stocks, and your money, and it will shut down the borrowing capacity to farmers and agriculture who were growing the wheat that can no longer afford to do so. THAT is the real danger. THAT is the big collapse we are heading toward. I'm not an "economist," and I don't know all the "ins and outs," of financial trade. But, I do know this:
 
U.S. currency - whether paper or coin, is an I.O.U. It is an object whose value is based solely upon the ability of the signer of that I.O.U. to reimburse you for it. I buy bread from you - I don't give you anything of value, because I have nothing. I give you an I.O.U., and the point and purpose of the Federal Reserve System, the F.D.I.C. and others, who are ALL government run - NOT privately (I say this, because you might remember that Obama just broke the law and fired the inspector general - one of the "peoples'", controls over the government... so yes, be afraid, be very afraid), is so that you can take your I.O.U. note to the bank and get reimbursed. During the great depression, why then did it take a wheelbarrow full of money to buy a loaf of bread, did the gold that backs those I.O.U.'s disappear or its international value drop to zero? No -
 
People lost jobs, couldn't spend, and their BORROWING capacity was reduced to nil and repossessions occurred galore! The stock market crashed because banks were forcing collection on debt (remember, they're the ones backed by the gold - but for some reason, this didn't seem to matter?? oh yeah - PBS that aired that - sort of left that out... guess who owns PBS... yep - Uncle Sam). If you read Ohio's take on the cause, it's because stocks were sold for more than what they were worth (hmm.. didn't Uncle Sam's I.O.U. notes help dictate all of that?). What's the ultimate conclusion of all this: that when the government was causing the U.S. Dollar to no longer have the value it did (and yes - regardless of what you'll read in some places, the banks set that dollar standard, and they were taken over LONG ago by the government, and Uncle Sam is the one who pulled his backing of the currency), and people realized that selling an item for $1 no longer meant $1, but $0.20 cents. Now bread was worth a wheelbarrow full of money. The gold's still there, but the value of the dollar dropped because those governing it wouldn't back it up at the same level anymore. And Hoover, the President in charge in 1929, said: We don't believe in helping the individual people. Sorta' sounds like... the whole thing was the fault of a selfish/capitalist government.. but maybe I'm just guessing here...
 
The lie - and how it hurts us? Back to my blog on the $18 million that saved 9 box cars for renovation... think about this... a new box car is worth: $75,000 max, and that's with a lot of the amenities. Just like buying a loaf of bread for $100 in 1929, we're buying a $75,000 box car with $2 million dollars. See the correlation? Understand how the lie is beginning to undermine this economy? No - it's not greed that will be spawned (oohh.. my box car's worth $2 mil), because the government OWNS Amtrak. It's a failure for the stock market, because the stocks the government owns are getting undermined, and the issuance of tens of trillions of dollars that are bottoming out our economy. Who cares if it's going to take 50 years just to pay back what the government spends in 2009 alone? That's ASSUMING the dollar's value goes back up! We need to be concerned about abuses with the stimulus money, falsely reporting to people that they should be investing in the stock market, "or companies will fail," and begin understanding that the lie will cause our stock investments to bottom out and crash our economy - again! Buying stocks in Amtrak... well... you just bought $18 million dollars in box cars, that MAY be worth.. AT BEST... $900,000. Remember the 1929 crash? Stocks being sold for more than what they were worth? The government saying - hey - we're not gonna' back your stock, we can't get more than $900,000 for those box cars in international trade and we MOST CERTAINLY, can't devalue our gold! The banks saying, um - you need to give us money now, because Uncle Sam's pulling his value out of the dollar?
 
If you can see the writing on the wall.. or even if you can't.. you need to read the Top 10 New Deal arrangements made by Franklin Roosevelt. What you're going to see is that we did NOT fix the problem. We didn't even band-aid it. The government reclaimed control of those GSE's I mentioned in the last article - and the results are what you see today. What was broken, got worse. In 1929, they LET the people and the businesses fail because there was NO way to bail them out. What the New Deal REALLY did - was to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't take as much of a hit if it happens again (yes, I know, there were a couple of good things in it, too - but not enough).
 
The next, "New Deal," is upon us - and it will HAVE to be even MORE restrictive than last time and require an even GREATER failure for the people than last time. Are you ready? I'm not...
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Economic Forecast Follow-up

Folks, a short while ago I posted a blog on: How not to read an economic forecast. Without having "all" the details or being an "insider," but being someone who follows the NEWS and pays close attention to what the media and government is feeding us, I boldly stated that the economic forecasters were either lying to us, or were just downright wrong in telling us retail was up because there were higher, 1st quarter earnings. For those who read it, you may remember that I stated that companies like Toyota, would definately report higher, 1st quarter earnings without GM dealerships to compete with, and stores like Walmart would report higher 1st quarter earnings with the littler, mom and pop stores having been driven out of business.
 
The brief report at Newsalert stated that on June 4th, Walmart was no longer going to report its monthly earnings because it "knew" that it was causing the economic forecasters to have an incorrect view of consumer spending behavior (and good for Walmart - maybe letting China own it was the best thing that could happen for that store!). What happened? The economic forecasters showed a dramatically sharp "drop" in retail spending from consumers (I believe the number was 24%+/-) from their previous forecast, when Walmart's individual stores were included. TWENTY FOUR percent is a HUGE number. Walmart accounts for nearly 15% of the U.S. retail economy with over 4000 stores! But, let's also consider that Best Buy has over 1,000 stores, and Home Depot has nearly 2,000 stores! The list goes on - and please check these numbers for yourself as I don't have an "economic" analyst to confirm them for me, but I know they're pretty close. What does that mean? It means - I was right. What I was telling you about the economic forecasters painting a false picture was dead on the money. People, please understand, I'm NOT boasting! In fact, it would be better if I WAS wrong. I would be much happier, because that would mean things WERE getting better - but they're NOT!
 
It was reported that Oregon's $175 million dollars in stimulus monies saved approximately 3,000 jobs. Set aside more recent reports that the so-called, "saved jobs," reports from the stimulus fundings are grotesquely over-exaggerated, because those 3,000 jobs equate to salaries of more than $58,300 PER PERSON!! The average income in Oregon in 2007 was $38,000+/-. It has NOT changed much in two years (especially with layoffs and a bad economy). Currently, the unemployment rate state-wide is 12.5%, or about 250,000 people!! What does all that mean? It means that the average person in Oregon, you know, the common workers, the little people like me (and maybe even you), are not seeing their jobs saved. The people who make this economy run - working in retail, fast food, gas, factories, production lines, and the "pleasures" of life that the wealthy community's money is supposed to give them access to - are not being helped by the stimulus package. What it also means, is that in order to save everyone's jobs, it would take $14 BILLION dollars. Unfortunately, the jobs that were "saved" were all government funded - ie. direct employment through the government or contracted labor to privately owned companies. So, the stimulus package, in the end, even if we received that $14 billion dollars, couldn't actually save everyone (oh yeah - this was the most RECENT stimulus package - you don't wanna know what we did with the rest.. hee heee hee).
 
Folks, I was right on with my concerns about economic forecasters by a government bought media (for those of you who read the TownHall magazine and know about the government's control over the media that I've been crying out loud about for a LONG time), and you can trust me when I tell you that this broadcasting of the "jobs" being saved by the stimulus money is B.S.!! And, like it or not, I can point the finger directly at the left - because they're in charge right now - so they get to bear this shame, not any "past" administration. Under President Obama, the media is providing FALSE numbers that are meant to stimulate "hope," and try desperately to save the stock market by encouraging MORE spending. The Democrats are committing one of the MOST DANGEROUS acts in this country's history - and I'll tell you how in the next post; but in the meantime, now you know just how bogus ALL of this "economic" forecasting and these numbers really are. You've been given sufficient knowledge know with which to head out into the world.
 
What will you do next?
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The REAL problem of the gay marriage proposal

I will refrain from expressing my opinions as to whether or not homosexuality is permissable or not (as it is not my right to judge any other person in this world), I will comment on the problem of the 'gay' marriage proposal, because - it directly involves a violation of our Constitutional rights in this country. Don't see how - let me show you:
 
You see, the institution of marriage is a sacred and secular one that demands the utmost respect. However, in more modern times (mostly, the last hundred years - although the issues I'm about to address have been around here and there in the past), it has been treated with a level of indignity that does not reflect the respect of the Divine Order which instituted this sacred union. Is that because of 'homosexuality?' Well, only in regards to this most recent proposal of allowing gay marriages. It started back in the beginning of time when married couples fought, disrespected and mistreated one another. It started in a time when men felt they had a right to 'use' women as concubines or servants. However, as society has progressed, one might imagine that those issues have lessened. And, they have. But, not so much as by the actions of the people, but more so by the involvement of Government. When Secular faith and governmental politics crossed, and divorces became an acceptable institution in ALL faiths - the sanctity of that Divine union of a man and woman was severely injured. We may argue that in some cases, a divorce may be necessary, I believe that the first and foremost doctrine on marriage, that offered by Jesus the Christ, clearly resolves that matter. When a man, or a woman, has failed in their duties of an equal union built upon the sanctity of love, friendship, dedication, devotion and a Divine inspiration to be united as one, it is fair to say that they are no longer deserving of that relationship. However - to be 'remarried,' is an issue of such fragilty that the point of chastity of widows and the caring of widows by the common public, as commanded by Jesus the Christ, was lost.
 
As humans, we are by nature, lazy. We look for an easy way out. In fact, I am first and foremost, amongst you all - the MOST guilty of this. While I strive to live a life that reflects our Heavenly Savior, I too must never forget that I am but a mortal, and prone to error. And, so, avoiding the initiation of actions such as 'remarriage,' would have been a great way to ensure that I (nor anyone else), could not take the 'easy' way out. Instead, we have divorce, remarriage, single parent-hood and a society that is wrought with strife. And, who permits these 'divorces,' or 'remarriages?'
 
It began with political intervention - yes - the government. No longer does it take a member of the clergy, classes, time, honor and respect to be married. Today, it takes $25 and signing some paperwork in front of a Judge. Congratulations - you have shortcut the ENTIRETY of divine unions and gone straight to the unevolved state of 'monkey-hood,' in which you are resolving your immediate need for gratification and circumventing that which is supposed to be the boundary line of a civilized society - patience and delayed gratification. I'm not saying that this is wrong - for those who haven't the money for a church. It's not wrong for those who haven't yet found a faith. It would be my hope and prayer, that one day, within their divine union, they would seek for a higher power (as the ONLY TRUE PRINCIPAL BEHIND MARRIAGE IS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE EYES OF GOD). Of course, the government has dramatically mislead the people into accepting its role as a higher power. Now comes the point of gay marriages -
 
If this were REALLY about 'insurance' policies, don't you think the government, that is issuing out mandates permitting gay marriages, could also create mandates forcing insurance companies to modify their policies? They do it EVERY day. In fact, permitting gay marriages does NOT mean that a couple can walk into just 'any' church and be married. It takes away the secular basis of an individual claiming to have divine authority and replaces it with governmental - man's - temporal authority. Yes, the same men who get divorced, partake of domestic violence and other such acts, are now the governing authority over gay marriages. So, what TRUE sanctity is there? In fact, if a minister of a church were to establish his own church and accept doctrines of homosexuality, gay and lesbian individuals could most certainly be married. The government accepts a so-called 'minister,' dressed as Elvis, marrying two people for $25, in proxy, it can most certainly accept the doctrines of any established faith. Those of a homosexual persuasion could have sought to establish their own insurance company with policies allowing support for 'life-partners.' So why is this such an issue?
 
It's an issue - it's in the news - and it has the world's attention because once again, we are watching the government interject into the private lives of individuals and destroy the purpose and foundation of America. This country was founded to allow individuals to be unique and different without political intervention. The freedom of religion was founded to be unique without political intervention. If the States pass a law mandating that gay marriage is to be allowed, what freedoms for the secular faiths that oppose this is there? Should the LDS, the Seventh Day Adventists or any of the others have to change what they believe to be divine providence to permit gay marriage? When does the church's "freedom," no longer have value in the eyes of the law? When is the law no longer a standard of equality which the Constitution designed for all peoples of this nation, because it intrudes on the lives of others? The answer is clear: when it strives to change the laws for some, depriving others of their freedoms. That's the very foundation upon which law is designed. An individual is free to do what they want until it impedes another in some egregious manner. Murder, rape, theft, abuse - all impede on the rights of another. Now, the sacredness and privacy and privilege of a church to do as they will be their divine inspiration has been impeded upon.
 
Is there a fix? Yes, the State governments could have mandated that they will recognize, legally, anyone who is homosexual in marriage. That is not to say, they pass a law 'allowing it,' as freedom of religion should have allowed it from the beginning - regardless of any moral opinions on it being right or wrong. The State governments could have mandated that they will require insurance companies to act upon the policies of non-discrimination including secular, marital or otherwise, that they promote in their contracts, upholding the standards of fair business practices. But, we're faced with one more dilemma-
 
How do we stand for or against such an institution? If we support this institution, the we encourage the government to continue to intervene in our private and secular lives, taking away not only our freedom, but specifically robbing us of it as mentioned before. If we stand for it, we acknowledge that we have no rights. If we stand against it, we must petition the government. But, how do we do that, without also telling the Government that we want their intervention into our private and secular lives?
 
The only thing we can do is petition our churches, if we believe in it or against it, to take a stand either way. Either allow it, or don't. And, it will be up to each one of us to take accountability for our OWN actions and our OWN selves and not spend time judging others or worrying about what other people are doing. If our secular faith lets us down (either way), we will have to find a new, spiritual direction. But, if today, for example, we were to protest gay marriage and have the government intervene, what's to stop them from requring secular faiths to institute other, non divinely inspired rules? What's to stop the government from marching in on the doors of an organized faith and demand they comply or pay the penalty? At what point is it egregious toward us, the people, that our tax dollars are being spent for the government to circumvent 'good' business practices of insurance companies in non discriminatory issues and instead, impede upon the individual (because we're an easier target - even though WE'RE the taxpayers)? At what point is my voice now stifled from being able to say anything, for or against this matter, because government intervention was wrong in the first place, and to have them intervene again would be just as wrong (as we all know, contrary to the current, political agenda of this country - two wrongs actually DON'T make a right)?
 
Ask yourself - Do YOU want the same people who have a history of cheating their taxes, bouncing checks, getting multiple divorces, partaking in prostitution, facing criminal matters and so on to make YOUR secular decisions? Then you must confront your church and stand on your own principals - even if you are alone - much in the same way our Heavenly Savior did, and state what you believe and demand that the secular organization which answers to YOU - it's congregation - upholds those standards. But, before you do - make sure you're not judging, passing judgment or acting for yourself. Because, if you are - IF - you are acting upon your own heart and selfishness, then what makes you ANY different than those people who involved the government in the first place and demanded gay marriage be supported? I'm not scolding them for their gender-based preferences, but for being the few who felt it necessary to impede upon the rights of others without consideration for the hearts of the masses, but themselves. Because, truthfully - marriage is NOT a ring. Marriage is NOT a minister. Marriage is NOT a legal recognition. Marriage is a bond, between two people, that will stand the test and trials of their lives, based on love, friendship and equality. Marriage is an act of two hearts and God. That's it. The 'ceremonies,' are just that - ceremonies. Even if you're in a faith that believes the ceremonies necessary to be acknowledged by God - the truth is - God sees our hearts. He knows our most sincere and deepest desires. He is not fooled by rings and ceremonies. He knows if two people are so insincere that divorce is in their future.
 
And, ONLY HE KNOWS. Not us. Not men or women. We must act on our own agency, will, desires and freedom - but we must remember always - that what we do today will have SEVERE consequences, good or bad, on what comes tomorrow. And, I think THIS is a perfect example of that.
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More control... still

In my last article I discussed how the Government wants to take away control from the parents...
 
But what about the average joe's and jane's? Well - make no mistake, ol' Uncle Sam's a-comin' after them, too! Yup - the "anti-smoking" campaign. Hey - I'm NOT a smoker. I HATE smoke. In fact, I'm allergic to cigarette smoke. But, there's something I hate MORE than having to see dirty cigarette butts on the ground and inhale toxic levels of smoke in restaurants - seeing freedom destroyed! We have the God-given right to suck in on a cigarette and kill ourselves, albeit slowly and painfully, if we want. It's stupid - but it's our freedom... or was.
 
The "Federal" taxation on cigarettes moves the approx. .$0.39 cent tax up to $1.10. The person in Congress (or influencing Congress - I'm not sure which - although it really doesn't matter either way), stated that it was the "most effective method" for stopping cigarette smoking. "They," happen to know that with these HUGE increases, that for every 10% tax increase, another 1000 or so smokers quit. Well, that $1.10 is a LOT of 10% increases in ONE shot!
 
But, it's not just about controlling peoples' lives and dictating what they'll do - oh no - it's also about helping schools with the added tax monies. .... Are you snickering yet?
 
So - here's my quick take on it:
 
1. The government is trying to gain control over the Mexican borders, and since tobacco is such a HUGE import, stopping the smokers helps them to lay the smack down on border control.
2. The government is preparing for HUGE tax hikes, and by reallocating all funds that support children-based activities such as.. SCHOOL... to be based on smoking (and lottery, alcohol tax, etc.), when the smokers stop, the government can rely upon the heavily guilted - "if we don't increase the taxes since the smokers have stopped, the children will suffer?!?" And, who wants to be responsible for that? Besides - now everyone will hate the smokers for stopping and Uncle Sam sneaks around in the shadows some more...
3. "Forcing," healthier people gives the Goverment more ease in "cancelling" public health programs... hmm.....
4. Our beloved politicians need us to be addicted to something else, like money and pills and what not. They need our stress and nerves up so they can continue fear mongering over the people. Things like "smoking" and "marijuana," help set some people at ease - and that's no good for 'controlling' people through stress-induced fear!
 
Sure, go ahead and tell me I'm wrong. Go ahead. But, you may be stuck trying to justify the mandatory car-pooling mandate that's going before Congress as another "bill," without representation, that will punish people who want to drive in their cars alone. But, you're right. It's all about loving the people, representing the people and caring for, the people.
 
But, I thought that's what "Democracy," was supposed to be about.
 
My bad... :)
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Dear IRS, I am notifying you that I demand a refund...

Dear IRS and State Financial Folks,

I am writing you to hereby, formally let you know that I am demanding a refund, in full, of the taxes I have paid since... ever. I would also like to inform you that I am no longer going to pay taxes .... ever. My justification for this is sufficiently supported under the United States Constitution, the Declarations of State and Federal Governmental law and the dictates of my rights as an American. Of course, I will no longer be requiring your services, or the few services that have been continuously forced upon me. Instead, I will be directly paying the agencies whose services I do require for their continued support. As for the monies that I am supposedly 'owed' via social security and other such services, I am demanding that you do not use this as your basis for your calculations, but, in fact, that you provide a refund based in full, upon what I have physically paid in. The monies I have paid in are more than 50% gone based on their misappropriations, and so, you will have to return everything to me. Finally, please be informed that I believe your office is rude, crude and a social injustice to the American people. I would just as soon spit on you as see you, and I say that in whole, as a Christian, knowing that God pretty much feels the same way.

So, first off, why I am demanding a refund of everything I have EVER paid in to taxes.

1. You do not represent my interests in war or in the efforts of our troops and you have betrayed my Democratic right to vote on such issues by allowing the Government to send troops to war whenever they want. Besides, the majority of monies I have paid for our troops has not gone to them, but more than 80% of it has gone to 'specialized,' over-priced, black-box projects that resulted in technology that is now boxed up in a warehouse and useless. I agreed to pay for the troops to protect this country, not scientists to build toys.

2. This stimulus package has already multiplied the gross, national debt by an amount so far beyond reason, that it alone, accounts for all the money that I have paid in. And, instead of being used to support the 'people,' where I would have preferred, Congress and the President have acted in direct opposition to the people and have fed the money to financial institutions and insurance companies that do not provide me any services, do not affect my life and quite honestly, it was bad enough that Congress was getting fat and rich off of me, but to know that non-governmental agencies are getting fat and rich off of me is insulting and intolerable.

3. The U.S. Government forgave the rest of the world their debts, running up our own bills, and then used my money to pay off our debts to other countries. Debts, which I might add, have come at an even greater cost to our economy and hurt my job and cost me a healthy paycheck. This includes outsourcing jobs and education which has increased the price of tuition in college, and prevented me from having the right to pursue a positively supporting lifestyle, for the whole of America.

4. A good portion of my money has gone to fund you. While that, in and of itself, is enough said, given your flippant attitudes, your rudeness, your exempt-ness from law, the fact is, I do not enjoy working, to pay you as my employee, so that you can mistreat me, step on me, hurt my friends and loved ones and quite honestly, your services are no longer required, so as your employer: you're fired. Additionally, my money has been used for agencies like CPS that continue to go unmonitored, hurt innocent children and if you dare have the audacity to take this to a court of law, I am going to enjoy, most thoroughly, watching you stand before the World, on camera, and justify why you should be permitted to take my money to hurt innocent children. Choke on that.

5. A good portion of my money is consistently being used to establish fear-mongering and abuse me through increased law enforcement, prosecutions, court rooms and jails that I did NOT approve of. These institutions are not keeping me safe. They are interfering in my life, and quite honestly, they owe me a LOT more than they can afford in all the heartache and fear they've caused throughout the years. When these people make quadruple the amount I do, and yet harass me and treat me like garbage, well - it's like having to pay for YOU. I DO NOT support it.

Just FYI, what I AM going to do with my money is this:

  •    I will join with a group of others in determining what the Fire department's budget is - and contribute.
  •    If the police are willing to get back down to doing what it is they're supposed to, I'll contribute.
  •    I WILL be giving my money directly to the schools, so you don't suck out over 50% for your overhead so they can actually function.
  •    I will be investing my money into areas where I believe it can grow, not the banks, not the insurance companies and sure as heck not the rest of the world, except where trade is openly and freely supported with countries who don't want to see us dead and that we are treating respectfully.
  •    I will be giving my money to certain types of assistance programs such as programs that help the disabled, where these programs are not run by the GOVERNMENT and give people free money because they're "depressed," but give money to those who are ACTUALLY disabled and ACTUALLY in need and working to get a better life. (of course, I’ll prioritize on those being ripped off by the pharmaceuticals…)
  •    I will give my money to the politicians that consider MY vote as important. The politicians who actually CARE what the PEOPLE have to say and represent us will continue to have my support - in fair proportion to the work they do.
  •    I will give my money to those government agencies that compete for my business and can show me how they are properly utilizing the funds to support me, whether it's right now, in the future or at an unpredictable time when I might need them. I will not pay $5000 for toilet seats in government facilities any longer. Believe me, it will be fun to watch them have to answer for all they do. Of course, this last one will include everything ranging from libraries to school programs, and other reasonable services that are designed to help the whole of humanity, not some special interest groups.
  •    I will give my money to prosecutors who bring cases with factual evidence and don't risk sending innocent people to prison.
  •    I will give my money to courthouses that place Constitutional Rights before personal agendas.

And the rest, I'll figure out for myself (i.e. properly investing my social security retirement monies so I actually HAVE some when it comes my time to retire). Because, in truth, you have done nothing but squander, waste and abuse the funds I have entrusted to you. And, while you may only be the 'financial' department for the Government, I hold you just as responsible as I do them for collecting and properly allocating my money, because that is YOUR JOB. It's NOT to harass the people and be jerks. It's to do good bookkeeping. And, by the current state of the economy, as accountants with a current $21 trillion dollar deficit - YOU SUCK.

Of course, I will be taking my check to a REAL accountant to confirm that you have properly refunded EVERYTHING as I have NO reason to trust your accounting skills. Please be advised that I will bill you for any amount that you do not properly provide me at the standard collections interest rate you screw people with of: 3% per DAY. I would thank you for your services over the years, but the truth is, your services have been worthless. Thank you for your time today, and God Bless...

Sincerely,

The livid Americans of this Country

...... wouldn't it be nice....

... on the other hand - if we ALL sent this in this April - wouldn't it be AWESOME - after ALL the money Obama is spending, to see their faces!!! Almost worth it...

ahh... to dream

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Is war really coming? Is Afganistan the answer?

 A short while ago I posted my discussion on what I felt were key points in the last 100 years of American History that have brought us to today. I did that because I felt it was important for you folks to be able to see the truth - at least from my perspective - and when mixed with all the other malarkey out there, formulate your own opinions and draw your own conclusions. Of the points I made about World War I, following the sinking of the Lusitania (conspiracy theories aside), was the point where the American people, outraged, cried out for War! They didn't care if it crashed the economy. They specifically said - we don't care if we go bankrupt, if we lose our homes, if we suffer- they wanted revenge.
 
The other evening I heard it from Phil Hendrie (partially paraphrased as I couldn't get it all... sorry)- "Why should Obama have to explain his maneuvers in Afghanistan? I think he does it because he's surrounded himself by liberal cowards and people in Congress whispering in his ears. I'm glad we're there. Let's get those mothers. Let's smoke their rat-asses out. I don't care if it bankrupts us even. I don't care if we can't afford it. So, fine, I can't put a new room on my house or get a loan. As long as we stop those child-killing terrorists."
 
And, I heard it on Dennis Miller (also paraphrased in part), "So what if we kill them. You know what I think? Anyone willing to slap a bomb around a child's waist and send them out to die should be killed, all of them!"
 
And, I cried.
 
I try telling you that history repeats itself. It's one thing for 'conditions' to be similar. It's another thing for them to be EXACT. When the people cry out - kill them - kill them all - go to war - we don't care if it bankrupts us -
 
It's a repeat of what has been. Do I think that it's okay that terrorists kill people? Duhh--- obviously not. I'm against ANY government that hurts its own people - starting with OUR OWN. But, the stage is set. The trends are the same - failing economy, people unemployed, an opportunity for war and to rebuild the country, people driven to support the government going hogwild with taxes and money by seeing their own die - but - there's still one more element missing....
 
An attack on American soil. And, I'm not talking the 9/11 garbage. I'm talking a real one. Sure, losing family members, friends, loved ones - sucks. But, when the circumstances are conspiratal at best, I want justice from the one who actually did it - NOT - who was accused. And, what is happening? The American "experts" on terrorists (how in the hell does that work?) "speculate", from the comfort of their American offices in Washington D.C., that the Taliban and Al Qaeda are gathering in Afghanistan and preparing for an attack on American soil.
 
They speculate...... they're guessing. You see, the trouble I had with America going over seas to get the terrorists who committed the 9/11 atrocities is this: Those terrorists are DEAD. They were ON the plane. They died. Sure, maybe there are people over seas in the same types of militias that encouraged them - but they didn't force them. These people went of their own government-driven/media-driven/secular-driven agendas. They came here to 'weed out' and 'kill the infidels.'
 
Well, what are we doing? We are being told by the government, the media and in many cases even our religions, that these people are bad. We are told this from birth. We are told we have to go over there to 'weed out' and 'kill the infidels.'
 
So - where is the line drawn? What's the distinction? We are doing NOTHING different than them. Your arguments? Don't worry - I know what they are in advance because they're repetitious, old and still as worthless now as they were long ago, so let me address them:
 
They started it. Yeah, and two wrongs make a right, vengeance is better, kill 'em with guns not love, and who cares who gets hurt and stepped on in the middle, right? So what if we force governmental seizure and control of the innocent's homes and houses, institute curfews, put them under martial law, tick off the bad guys and encourage them to kill MORE of their own people, and in the meantime, slaughter a few innocent children ourselves - we're being 'saved,' right? Well, if you're still arguing this one - you win, because quite frankly, there is no way to counter an immature argument made by monkeys, by trying to use logic and reasoning.
 
They kill their own children! Yeah, and America doesn't? Every year thousands - THOUSANDS - of homeless children starve to death (a VERY painful way to die for those who don't know) because the rich get richer and the poor, poorer. We cut back education and put pressure on our children that has them shooting each other. We blast them with sex in media and intolerance in politics. We're SCREWING their financial futures and condemning them. DHS is kidnapping MILLIONS of innocent children every year and is responsible for the rape, murder and abuse of tens of thousands of them every year. Sure - we are SO justified in this. You have no argument.
 
They may come back! Yep - you're right. They may. They may send over terrorists who will get through the federally locked down airports and hijack another plane. They may kidnap people overseas and kill them. They may kill around 100 people by the end of the year. On the other hand, going to war means they WILL kill THOUSANDS of U.S. troops... children (for those of you who don't realize the majority of soldiers on the front line are still under 20 years of age - and to me, that's still someone's baby). They WILL fire missiles and bombs in their own streets in increased numbers. So, on this one, you win. Let's do it YOUR way and increase the death toll - much better.
 
Their people deserve better! YES! You are RIGHT! They deserve schools and education and secular freedoms and clean air and good paying jobs and a strong, people-driven Democracy. Let's have America fix it! Why? Because we're the SHINING example of these things. We have GREAT education... um... oops, sorry - scratch that - no we don't... and the first thing to be cut in this economy crisis wasn't politics or authorities that are sucking up the budget.. it was our children's school. But, we have secular freedom! Wait, oops, my bad - we kicked in the doors of a church and took their children because we didn't approve of what we 'believed' (although we were acting impetuously and hurt innocent lives because we were wrong) they were doing, and of course, secular freedom in schools and the workplace are now gone, and of course, the words 'In God We Trust,' have been removed (and are continuing to be) from most Government buildings. But hey - we have clean air! Um, sorry- my bad. Shouldn't have listed that one. We are paying excessively for 'trying' to have clean air and to fix what we have already done. We have jobs? Um, no... gosh... that's been a HUGE problem with outsourcing and what not. A people driven Democracy? Yeah - that explains the multitudes of bills passing that no longer represent the people (or require our votes or input) and AIG getting my tax money to fund THEIR rich people.
 
So - am I just being defeatist or what?? I'm just trying to make it hard on you, aren't I? There's GOT to be a solution! YES - there is one. Do I know it? No - I'm not the leader of this Country, so even if I had one - it isn't my place to say (although I would encourage those of you who may ever read this to offer up ideas!!). But, I do know one thing for sure. Marching in head first with guns shooting, bullets firing and asking questions later - is NOT the best policy. You see, sometimes, we get SO preoccupied with our OWN agendas, our OWN fears and our OWN frustrations, that we project those onto others. We are so busy trying to figure out an immediate solution, doing what we believed at the time we "could," that we NEVER stopped long enough to consider whether or not we "should."
 
Let's not be impetuous for once, okay? Let's not March on the road whose end we cannot see, blind-folded and unsure of what's on the other side of the hill. Because, for all we know, it could be a cliff and we could be lemmings (conspiracy aside again.. sheesh!) marching to our death. Let's NOT let our political leaders guide us in this path either. Quite frankly, people who have already cheated and stolen to get where they are and have little conscience in hurting others, aren't the best people to follow. And, people - STOP - following the media. PLEASE! If you want to do that, just end it now and save yourselves the painful, long, drawn out trip to self-destruction.
 
Let's use our hearts AND our brains. We don't want to die. We don't want people we know and love to die. And, as a last, little diddy - if somebody says: I HATE you and I'm going to kill you, do we run out, buy a gun and go hunt them down and kill them first? Well, unless we're just un-evolved monkey people who need to be shot anyway, the answer is: no. Sure, we may buy a gun. We may secure our own homes and boundaries. But, there's something else that we do (or at least, we're SUPPOSED to be doing) - we find out WHAT the problem is. We don't KILL the problem, we SOLVE it. (btw - killing it makes it worse - solving it makes it go away). We get input from others like the media who tell us it's all about religion, and we take it in and consider it - in part. We get input from those who are angry and usually don't act rationally. Then, we step back and go - hey - wait a sec - these people are hurt. They are scared. And, their fear and pain has driven them to anger. Because, there's a WHOLE nation over there that believes in the Quran, and THEY don't ALL believe in killing - not just Americans - but ANYONE. That tells me, something is wrong. So, let's start by asking the first question, shall we? Do realize, this means you will have to get off your high horse. You will have to want to be a nation that leads the world by GOOD examples starting at home. You will have to humble yourself and show tolerance, respect and love. And, the first question is:
 
Why are they angry at me and... What is it I HAVE done that needs to change?
 
Now, go get yourself a twix and chew on it for a while :)
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How the media drives us with lies - pt1

Sure, I know what you're thinking - "Hey, I came here to learn about the truth of the government, not to hear conspiracy theories about the media!" But, what if.... I mean.... just - "what if" - a good portion of the government's lies and corruption include driving the media and leading us down the primrose path? Well, I mean - that's just insane - right? The media never lies. They never make mistakes. They're ALWAYS fair and balanced, aren't they?

Okay, fine, let's dispense with the idiotic mentality that we don't know that this is happening and get down to brass tacks, shall we? The commercial came on from the government sponsored 'protecting kids' campaign against 'online dangers.' Let me first repeat for you EXACTLY, ver batim, what the commercial states:

"You try to protect them. You want to keep them safe. You monitor what they watch. You set filters to control their content. But, are they really safe? ....... But, the truth is, you can't control your kids' exposure to sex, but you can control how they behave."

For those who MISSED it - let me point out the MAJOR areas of concern:

1. You - the parent, the role model, the guardian, the protector, the guidance counselor, the loved one, the creator, the provider - YOU - have NO control at all - YOU CAN NOT control YOUR CHILDS exposure to SEX because YOU can't stop the media - the ones broadcasting this commercial - from putting sex in front of them. YOU can't stop the abuse of the internet where idiots whose evolutionary basis for sex starts and stops at monkeys will post sex. YOU can't stop the kids at school from talking about it. YOU can't stop your own child's self-driven interest in it (aka their evolutionary development as you are NOT God).

2. But, you can control their behavior.

WHAT? Did I, um, miss something? Let me try this one on you: "Hey little Joey, I want you to say yes and no, sir and ma'am, thank you and please, never talk out of turn, always do your homework, do your chores, listen to every word I say, do as I say not as I do and behave...... But, what happens if they don't? Didn't the TV tell you that you could "control" their behavior? Oh, that's right - because the media is GOING to BLAST sex ALL OVER EVERY show they watch, every commercial they hear and do it so repeatedly that its effectiveness rivals hypnotherapy and subliminal messaging - you CAN'T control them. So, um, why... did the TV... tell me I could?

Because, in the face of Congressional laws coming out such as the "forced" community service, Congress wants to empower you to do as they say. You see - THEY CONTROL YOU. YOU - do not even control yourself. They DON'T need your vote. They DON'T need your approval. What they want - is your OBEDIENCE. But, you argue and say - "no, I'm NOT an idiot, I'm NOT your slave, this is a FREE country and I EXPECT the DEMOCRATIC process to allow me to put in my vote."

Now there's conflict. A resolution is needed. Congress says, "Well, we 'do' represent the desires of the people and we 'should' do what they want, but - naaaahhhhh - why do that? Let's scare them, weaken them, take away their power, screw with their heads - and when they're helpless - let's hit 'em below the belt!" You see, for those of you without children, let me 'splain.... no, wait, let me sum up (what movie? c'mon... you know which one 80's generation.. hahahaha):

We love our kids. We live in fear because we KNOW there are bad people out there, the police and court systems are inneffective and we don't want them hurt. Why? WE WENT THROUGH IT. The parents who are ignorant of what their kids are doing - didn't go through the hardships. WE KNOW. We do NOT want them to grow up. We want something DIFFERENT for them. We want a life of happiness and joy and one that doesn't involve strife and heartache. But, that's not always possible. We know that. And, we know that the media is just getting worse - and worse - and worse. I took my son to see a PG movie - and boy oh boy - what they get away with in PG movies is FAR more than I EVER wanted him to see. Learned my lesson.... And, what does the government do? They ENCOURAGE sex in media. The FCC throws a temper tantrum because Janet Jackson had a 'portion' of her COVERED boob pop out during the super bowl half-time because 'families' were watching - but.... it's okay to them that many of today's cartoons include kissing, sexual scenes, sexual jokes and the music videos that ALL the kids are watching include 'pimpin' the ho's' and the degraded value of idols such as Spears and Lohan.

Right, makes a TON of sense, right? I mean, why not let the SOURCES of the MAJORITY of children's media input include bare butts, skimpy outfits, pimped out sluts, superficial make-up jobs to attract sex, but SLAM down those FAMILY values because... oops... it happened at the Super Bowl in front of everyone? The answer's simple - mom and dad saw. They saw what the FCC was putting in front of their children. Anyone watching this season of South Park knows EXACTLY what I'm talking about. Only when mom and dad become aware does the FCC lay the SMACK down on anyone.

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How the media drives us with lies - pt2

 (continued on from "How the media drives us with lies - pt. 1) -
 
Let's examine this in some detail, shall we? Quiznos Subs - their commercial "Dave, put it in me," as the guy looks down at his crotch and says, "Nuh-uh, I burn." Um, maybe in ANY other context, I might have laughed. Sure, I've got the 13 year old mentality that finds fart and sex jokes funny - I'm a guy - EVERY guy (even those who pretend otherwise) - has this mentality by nature. But, it wasn't. Why? For two reasons -
1. IT IS A SUBWAY SANDWHICH COMMERCIAL BROADCAST ON CARTOON NETWORK - THIS is in front of OUR children??? Dammit! My son's not so stupid to have caught the theme of it. They weren't even subtle about it! Sex and subway sandwhiches... gosh.... sex hasn't PERMEATED EVERY SINGLE FACET of hollywood, has it? But - the truth is - not even that was what REALLY peeved me -
2. The OVEN WAS A DUDE. They did NOT use a female voice for the sticking in of the 'torpedo,' sub, into its REAR entry. For anyone who missed it - go look it up yourself, 'cause I'm not gonna encourage it.
 
Is that to say that the subtelty of the absolutely GAY reference was wrong because it was a 'gay' reference? No. In fact, I'm not even sure that the company advertising for Quiznos thought it through. Hell - they STARTED with DEAD hamsters, modifying an existing internet song for their advertising career. What I am peeved about, is that THIS is the VERY issue I FIRST started with - the MEDIA - the people BROADCASTING THIS COMMERCIAL - are the SAME ONES - that told us we 'love our children, and because we do, if we WANT to be GOOD parents, we'll try to keep them away from sexual themes - but..... too bad, we can't.' And, why not? BECAUSE HERE IT IS - on the VERY channel my son watches, right in front of him. Not only is the sexual theme blatant, but the subtle theme is grotesquely exaggerated.
 
Now, in contrast, I absolutely LOVE the Burger King mini-burger commercial because the idea of a horde of hot, playboy-type chicks crowding around me, giving me full attention is actually kind of - cool. Of course, because I'm NOT an idiot and I know that no matter HOW many times I unwrap those mini burgers, women aren't going to flood around me - I try to find the 'subtle' hint - since SEX is the NON-subtle hint. And, survey says: Even overweight, fast-food eating, can't hook up with playboy models because they're not rich and sexy guys can get the rich chicks - they just gotta do what the commercial says. So - what does that do for kids? It LOWERS their standards. And, what's the problem? (and I quote) "You can't control your kids' exposure to sex." Well, not only that - but I am now faced with their lowered standards of what's beautiful, what the easy road promises (but in truth can never produce), and I, the parent - become the liar. SO HOW IS IT I CAN "CONTROL" their behavior?
 
Well - next comes the 'Osbournes' variety hour. No, that's not going to be the full representation of the degraded mentality and unevolved state of humanity, is it? Then what else? Another reality show that relies on the completely 'unrealistic' to survive? Bill Cosby's show in the 80's is considered one of the defining elements of the current troubled condition of the America Family based on media input:
 
The quick fix doesn't work.
 
Mom and dad fight, and in 30 minutes, are they back, kissing and everything is okay? Nope. Billy gets in trouble in school and in 30 minutes is it fixed? Nope. Hell - even today on shows like 'House' (albeit I LOVE that show and will otherwise speak no wrong of it): the people who lived in a way that screwed themselves up, at the end of 1 hour - everything's better. Can the kid's go out, get pregnant and do the same? Nope. Media REALLY took us away from the point of morality. And how, why? Here's something I LOVE - HULU!! I give these guys MAJOR props.
 
What do they offer? Cerebral, gelatinisizing shows.
Can you control them? Nahh... what are you gonna do, shut off your TV AND your computer?
What is their goal? An evil plot to destroy the world.
 
That's it. THAT'S IT! Right there - in black and white. It's not Quiznos or BK's openly sexual content that tries not to say the word, "sex," - it ACTUALLY says what they want. TV rots your brain. TV over the Internet rots your brain. And, what would be the eventual goal? World destruction. Simple. To the point. Heck, if our Government was THIS honest - we'd at least ALL be in a better place!! If we were this honest with ourselves - we'd be in a better place. "Hey, I'd say it's nice to see you today, Bill, but that would just be some empty form of flattery based on socially accepted norms, when in fact, I actually hate the way you treat your family, think your arrogant and stuck up and wish I never saw you."
 
But, will we do that? Nope. Why? FEAR. Yes, I actually sit up at night and wonder if Hulu IS really made up of aliens destroying us. Why? Because - that is WHAT they are broadcasting BECAUSE they KNOW we are SO far down the rabbit hole that we can no longer distinguish reality from fiction. We are the sheep that went to the other side, realized the grass WASN'T greener, and are now wandering around aimlessly. We are a greedy, selfish, "thing"-driven population. We DON'T want the truth. If it's given to us, we REJECT it. And, the point of ALL of this?
 
The government knows this. They feed us what they want us to hear. Obama received 100,000 questions to answer on-line? C'mon - let's NOT be stupid. They filtered out 100 MILLION to only 100,000. And, the majority were about legalizing pot? Yeah - SURE they were. The MAJORITY were questioning his budget policies. And, what did he answer?
 
Four. Four out of 100,000 (out of 100 million). Four questions based on "how will you help lower my tuition?" That is CRAP. Sorry for the foul language - but the truth is - his 'people' chose questions about 'children' to gain public support. It was a media campaign to get the public to like him because 'he cares about the kiddies.'
 
Yeah - but he can't stop their exposure to sex, right? Nope - but he can tell you that you can control their behavior, right? Sure - so long as Congress has a SLEW of pre-determined bills sitting on their desks that they will pass, one at a time, slowly, that will place GREATER control on us. And, they KNOW better than to start with the adults. While the majority of America's made up of the gooey-mush brained television watchers, there are enough people (aka Glenn Beck) who will talk about the truth and raise Cain. So, let's do what the Nazi's did - go after the kids. The kids are easy targets. FORCE parents to believe they're in control - create a RIFT between the kids and the parents - and you have a nation of children willing to turn in their OWN parents to the Nazi regime...
 
Sound stupid? Maybe... in fact... I HOPE and PRAY that you're right and I'm wrong. Because, folks, it's happened before - and it WILL happen again.
That which is, was once before, and that which will come, already has been. Ecclesiastes.
 
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The corruption of the Oregon District Attorney’s Office (pt 1)

(note: this is the first part in a series of articles examining the blatant abuse of power and authority by the Oregon, District Attorney’s Office)
Let us examine, shall we, the problems facing this so-called "State" of the Union, otherwise known as "Oregon," as it relates to the judicial and legal abuse by those whom we pay out of OUR tax monies. Let us examine a blatant LIE and ABUSE of power with proof, examples and facts:

State of Oregon
District Attorneys Mission Statement

The mission of the Oregon District Attorney is to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution and laws of the State of Oregon, to preserve the safety of the public, to protect the rights of crime victims and to pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity.

(
excerpt from http://www.odaa.state.or.us/mission.htm)

Excerpts from The Constitution of The United States of America, as quoted by the District Attorney's office, to be the FIRST doctrine that they exist to uphold:

Preamble (note - thanks to Steve Mount at http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html for the following, complete list):

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

  • Rewritten into laymen's terms: The American people, not its legislature, government, elected officials, law enforcement or other such members, but the people who work and live in this Country, as legal citizens, represented by the protecting Umbrella of our elected officials, in order to keep everything equaland fair for ourselves and our children, keep a general peace amongst us, avoid falling into the unscrupulous practices of the European countries we fled from by regulating the control and authority of the government, (NOT, the people), UNDER [us] the people, do hereby decree that we DEMAND the following rights:

Pretty straight forward. Not much to say. It's written clearly, in a way, that while it does contain elements that dictate the rights of the people, only insomuch as it regulates our involvement in matters so as to avoid false witness and punishment, the majority of its meaning lies within regulation of the government and their activities.


Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure. (Ratified 12/15/1791.)
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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The search and seizure provisions of the Fourth Amendment are all about privacy. To honor this freedom, the Fourth Amendment protects against "unreasonable" searches and seizures by state or federal law enforcement authorities.

The flip side is that the Fourth Amendment does permit searches and seizures that are considered reasonable. In practice, this means that the police may override your privacy concerns and conduct a search of your home, barn, car, boat, office, personal or business documents, bank account records, trash barrel, or whatever, if:
  • the police have probable cause to believe they can find evidence that you committed a crime, and a judge issues a search warrant, or
  • the particular circumstances justify the search without a warrant first being issued.

The Fourth Amendment applies to a search only if a person has a "legitimate expectation of privacy" in the place or thing searched. If not, the Fourth Amendment offers no protection because there are, by definition, no privacy issues. This is not, by its base meaning, a terrible thing by any stretch of the imagination. Courts use a two-part test (fashioned by the U.S. Supreme Court) to determine whether, at the time of the search, a defendant had a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place or things searched:

Did the person actually expect some degree of privacy?
Is the person's expectation objectively reasonable -- that is, one that society is willing to recognize?

The examples to consider are: A bathroom is a private place, but the front seat of your car - is not? I'm not sure about you - but the reason I have LOCKS on my car door, is because I don't consider the contents of my car to be "Public," and I'm sure that the reason that people who "steal" the contents of my car, are guilty because it is theft. How are the authorities exempt from this? Worse - private security guards, like those in shopping malls, have NO privacy requirements on them at all. The contents of your UNDERWEAR are free for them to examine!! So - let's examine the law:

Protection of privacy against unreasonable search or seizures. Hmm... does the law say... protection ONLY from law enforcement? Nope. In fact, there is NO identification of whom may violate this right. In fact, the only identification of anyone, is only that those who violate this right MUST have done so under oath or affirmation in a Court of Law.

If, upon review, a court finds that an unreasonable search occurred, any evidence seized as a result of the search cannot be used as direct evidence against the defendant in a criminal prosecution, state or federal. This rule, established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1961, has come to be known as the "exclusionary rule." To this day, many commentators criticize it on the ground that it unfairly "lets the criminal go free because the constable has erred." But the rule's supporters argue that excluding illegally seized evidence is necessary to deter police from conducting illegal searches. According to this deterrence argument, the police are NOT SUPPOSED TO conduct improper searches if the resulting evidence can't be used to convict the defendant.

But, do they?

In the Ninth Circuit Blog, are "developments" as they pertain to Search and Seizure law. Developments... developments... ??? Hmm... does that mean... changes? Alterations to the United States Constitution as it is written? Why, yes - it does. Presedence set in Court rooms overrides the Constitution. So - just how is the District Attorney's office upholding the standards set by the UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, when, in fact, they are ARGUING, to override it?

There are two main elements to consider here:

·         The first, is that the matter of unreasonable search and seizure was brought into question before the court. What does this mean?

o    This means - that law enforcement, DID, in fact, commit the act of an illegal search and seizure. They did NOT abide by the base standard set by the US Constitution. That law enforcement, in Oregon, has repeatedly, ABUSED their position, violating the rights of Oregon State's citizens, in their so-called, pursuit of justice.

·         The second is the matter of the District Attorney's Office. Did they, in fact, try to uphold the Constitution of the US?

o    The answer is simply, no. They used the excuse, that in their "mission," they are there to protect the safety of the public, and in doing so, they have argued for the right of an Officer of the law to have violated an individual's right to privacy.

Wait a second.... Doesn't that mean that they did NOT uphold the first doctrine that they have sworn to protect? Doesn't that mean that they have argued "probable cause," and "reasonable right to privacy and expectation," as it would fit THEIR perspective, not the perspective of the individual's CONSTITUTIONALLY protected right? Why... YES! YES it does.

So - the first question answered:

Does the Oregon District Attorney's Office uphold the standard, most base principal of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution?

No, they do not. They try to circumvent it, abuse it, argue it, debate it and tear it apart, when private citizens choose to exercise their Constitutional rights. This is CLEARLY, a violation of the Constitution, and of the People, that in order to secure the blessing of Liberty, have fought for their privacy, and many times lost, because the agency - not elected - but paid for by and through our hard-earned wages, has chosen to ignore the first doctrine of their "mission."

(as a brief side-note, you may be asking: where are all my “examples,” or “proof?” If you’re asking this, then you haven’t followed the web links offered in here. I could list the thousands of cases for you, but that really wouldn’t be a beneficial use of space, now would it? Rather – I will reference the links. In fact – I won’t even waste the time – for the most part – citing anything specific, because that might be thought to suggest that the references are isolated. My purpose here is not to pick and choose isolated events, but, in the totality of circumstances, present to you, the reader, the overall picture. For, therein lies the fear. Therein lies the concern – that these events are NOT isolated, and these violations continue on, unchecked and unhindered and our freedoms, are quickly being lost). P.S. - sorry for grammar issues, no time for family to review it for me before posting....

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The corruption of the Oregon District Attorney’s Office (pt 2)

In this second installment of our examination into the practices of the Oregon District Attorney’s Office, we continue on from where we left off, looking only at specific Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. But, make no mistake, the violations I speak of go way beyond that. I am merely pointing out the largest majority of violations of our rights, by the D.A.’s office – specifically – in contradiction to their claims.

State of Oregon
District Attorneys Mission Statement

The mission of the Oregon District Attorney is to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution and laws of the State of Oregon, to preserve the safety of the public, to protect the rights of crime victims and to pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity.

(
excerpt from http://www.odaa.state.or.us/mission.htm)


Excerpts from The Constitution of The United States of America, as quoted by the District Attorney's office, to be the FIRST doctrine that they exist to uphold:

(note - thanks to Steve Mount at http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html for the Constitutional references):

Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. (Ratified 12/15/1791.)

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Let us examine the role of a Grand Jury:

The first instance of a grand jury can be traced back to the Assize of Clarendon, an 1166 act of Henry II of England. In fact, Henry's chief contribution to the development of the English monarchy was to increase the jurisdiction of the royal courts at the expense of the feudal courts. Itinerant justices on regular circuits were sent out once each year to enforce the "King's Peace." To make this system of royal criminal justice more effective, Henry employed the method of inquest used by William the Conqueror in the Domesday Book. In each shire a body of important men were sworn (jure) to report to the sheriff all crimes committed since the last session of the circuit court. Thus originated the modern grand jury that presents information for an indictment. The grand jury was later recognized by King John in the Magna Carta in 1215 on demand of the nobility. (are we recalling the first post, in which I clearly explained that part of the Constitution’s purpose was to no longer follow European traditions?)

Early in U.S. history, the grand jury served to screen out incompetent or malicious prosecutions. The advent of official public prosecutors in the later decades of the 19th century largely displaced private prosecutions, but also led to their capturing grand juries and using them in ways for which they were not originally intended. But, is the practice of a Grand Jury today, still at as much risk for corruption as they were back then? Grand juries are today virtually unknown outside the United States. England abandoned grand juries in 1933 and instead uses a committal procedure, as do all Australian jurisdictions. New Zealand abolished them in 1961 and Canada in the 1970’s.

In fact, only HALF of the States in our Union use Grand Juries. Yes – HALF. What does that mean? That means, that the U.S. is NOT using the fair and equal standard across the Country, meant to Form a MORE PERFECT UNION, as the justice system has slowly come to realize the corrupt and unconstitutional nature of grand juries. – Slowly – As it is, the “other” half of the U.S. relies upon preliminary hearings in which Judges are allowed to be presented with ALL of the evidence, from BOTH sides – to ensure fairness and accuracy of the issues. Where Grand Juries do exist, such as it is in Oregon – the one sided argument – from Law enforcement AND the DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S office (the ever-scrupulous bastions of fairness and hope.. right?), before dragging you into Court – and sometimes – JAILING you – without your even knowing that ANYTHING was going on!!

A grand jury is meant to be part of the system of checks and balances, preventing a case from going to trial on a prosecutor's bare word. A prosecutor must convince the grand jury, as an impartial panel of ordinary citizens that there exists reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a prima facie case that a crime has been committed. The grand jury can compel witnesses to testify before them. Unlike the trial itself, the grand jury's proceedings are secret; the defendant and his or her counsel are generally not present for other witnesses' testimony. (a special thanks to Wikipedia, for this information – and references YOU can follow up on to find more arguments defining the unconstituionality of the Grand Jury process).

I won’t even waste the time in this argument to discuss the Double Jeopardy clause, except to say this: the TENS OF THOUSANDS of arguments, in our Judicial system against this practice, is reminiscent of what I said in regards to the Fourth Amendment violations by the District Attorneys- they are NOT upholding the principals of the Constitution as they claim – but are fighting them to their own benefit (see Findlaw for even more, detailed explanations).

''It is now the settled doctrine of this Court that the Due Process Clause embodies a system of rights based on moral principles so deeply imbedded in the traditions and feelings of our people as to be deemed fundamental to a civilized society as conceived by our whole history. Due Process is that which comports with the deepest notions of what is fair and right and just.'' (Justice Frankfurter)

Standing by itself, the phrase ''due process'' would seem to refer solely and simply to procedure, to process in court, and therefore to be so limited that ''due process of law'' would be what the legislative branch enacted it to be. But that is not the interpretation which has been placed on the term. ''It is manifest that it was not left to the legislative power to enact any process which might be devised. The article is a restraint on the legislative as well as on the executive and judicial powers of the government, and cannot be so construed as to leave congress free to make any process 'due process of law' by its mere will.'' (Lessee v. Hoboken) Let us begin by examining the more recent, “Adam Wash Act.”

On December 7, 2006, in U.S. v. Crowell, Magistrate Judge Leslie G. Foschio held that the Adam Walsh Act's requirement that specific pretrial release conditions be imposed on all defendants accused of certain crimes violates the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause, the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Bail Clause, and separation of powers. So, the question presents itself – is the District Attorney’s (and Judge’s) right to impose “pretrial” conditions on an individual’s release, a direct violation of the Constitution? Here’s where the Grand Jury indictments come in – for no person shall be deprived of life OR liberty, without the due process of law. But, in a grand jury indictment, for the few states that still choose to against the WORLD WIDE accepted standard and use this unconstitutional and outdated method, that IS due process. Yes – you are guilty. I define that by: the imposing of legal restrictions, as would be imposed on an individual found guilty of a crime in a court of law. You are guilty, because they impose limitations on you: curfews; use of the internet; the ability to drive; to go to a public bar; to go into certain locations; to possess legal and lawful items; and so on. You are guilty, and these impositions will continue to be placed upon you until such time as you can be proven innocent. Otherwise, if you are found guilty, then these impositions are increased and you are PUNISHED TWICE.

That’s…. real…. Constitutional.. isn’t it?

Finally comes the matter of personal property being taken for public use. Let me put this to you in the most clear and simple matter possible: search and seizure. The taking of your belongings, for examination by law enforcement, use as evidence in grand jury indictments (and court hearings), is a direct counterpart to the Fourth Amendment’s protection of privacy. Perhaps some of you might be thinking: “Well, this means they can’t take your T.V. to watch it for themselves.” Why? That would deprive you of the item’s: 1) ownership, 2) use, 3) freedom of liberty and 4) your Constitutional rights as they apply here.

But, what’s the difference? Whether the State’s taking your belongings to “build a case,” in which they are committing all four infringements listed in the previous paragraph, or to “use it for their own, personal reasons,” – it’s the same thing! Your items are in their possession for their use. Your items will now “profit” them. Not only will YOUR possessions be used against you – but they will be used for THEIR profit. If we were talking something as simple as unlawfully downloaded music, which you cannot legally possess, then, that would be something that could possibly be debated. But, if that music was on your computer, where you also kept your personal files, your letters, your email, your taxes and whatnot – then they are DIRECTLY violating the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution by keeping those items – WITHOUT just compensation.

Let me give you an example: Your computer’s taken under the false pretense of an accusation. But, in Oregon, false pretenses count as probable cause in the eyes of the law (somehow – that too – is believed to be “Constitutional??”). Your tax records are on there and you have them nowhere else. The IRS or Dept. of Revenue come knocking at your door, claiming you made a mistake in your tax filings seven years ago and owe them $50,000.00. The only proof you have is on your computer – but the State, without just compensation (which would mean equal and fair – not of value – of content – clearly stating that ALL of your information could be duplicated and returned to you immediately so you were NOT deprived of your belongings without said compensation), is preventing you from presenting your case. Now, the IRS/DOR, garnish your wages. You lose your home, your vehicle, can’t afford your meds and lose your health.

THIS IS EXACTLY why the Fifth Amendment exists. To overcome such dangerous situations that not only infringe upon your liberty – but YOUR LIFE!! However, the Oregon District Attorney’s Office, even in light of precedence set by the State Courts and multiple other States, will hold onto your valuables and abuse their power and privileges over you. Why? If you simply plead guilty or no contest -  your items are returned. You take the penalty, pay the fines (probably only around $3,000 or so – just losing your car, not your home or health), they get PAID for doing this to you, and the Constitution – well – it means NOTHING.

Does the Oregon D.A.’s office uphold the Constitution, as per their mission statement, the first Doctrine, as it pertains to the Fifth Amendment?

No. They argue and fight and spend OUR taxpayer dollars, to circumvent the Fifth Amendment. Once again – we have DIRECT EVIDENCE, that their office is lying, violating our Constitutional rights, and doing so without any manner of checks or balances. Of course, Oregon believes in Grand Juries – the “once upon a time” check and balance to prosecutions, and, in that corruption, has more prosecutions, per capita, than almost EVERY other State in the Union, justifying the taking of children and offering them up to rape, death and abuse; the imprisoning of innocent people, even before trial; and the continued abuse of power that remains unchecked.

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The corruption of the Oregon District Attorney’s Office (pt 3)

In this third installment of our examination into the practices of the Oregon District Attorney’s Office, we continue on from where we left off, looking only at specific Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. But, make no mistake, the violations I speak of go way beyond that. I am merely pointing out the largest majority of violations of our rights, by the D.A.’s office – specifically – in contradiction to their claims.

State of Oregon
District Attorneys Mission Statement

The mission of the Oregon District Attorney is to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution and laws of the State of Oregon, to preserve the safety of the public, to protect the rights of crime victims and to pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity.

(
excerpt from http://www.odaa.state.or.us/mission.htm)


Excerpts from The Constitution of The United States of America, as quoted by the District Attorney's office, to be the FIRST doctrine that they exist to uphold:

(note - thanks to Steve Mount at http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html for the Constitutional references):

Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses. (Ratified 12/15/1791.)

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

First, let me point out the emphasis I maid above on: accused. That means: not guilty of, not yet determined to be guilty of, and only by mere “accusation,” has been brought forth for trial (refer to 5th Amendment post on pretrial punishments). But, Congress HAS instituted laws that directly and blatantly violate the premises upon which the Sixth Amendment rests:

On January 28, 2008, in U.S. v. Winslow, Judge Smith, D. Alaska, found that the government's conditions for the defense's review of the computer hard-drive seized in the case violated the defendant's due process, fair trial and Sixth Amendment rights. As a result, the court ordered the government to provide the defense attorney with a copy of the hard drive, under specified conditions. Is this isolated? No. And, I’ve been trying to avoid ‘specifics,’ to avoid the unnecessary argument as to whether these violations are limited. The fact is, that Oregon has been putting more people in prison, for a violation of the Adam Walsh Act and associated laws, without a trial or hearing, because the Defense Attorneys, even those who are paid, are recommending that their clients automatically say “no contest,” because the Attorneys KNOW, they cannot adequately provide for their client’s defense. You can go to the State of Oregon’s, Public Defender website and read the numerous articles on this FACT, for yourself.

What’s really at the heart of the matter here though, is the violation of the Constitutional Right to confront the witnesses and the evidence. The Oregon D.A.’s office PREVENTS any “accused” individual from confronting their offender, in a court room, for many types of crimes, including sex offense. You cannot force the Courts to have to listen to the possibility that someone is lying, or that the ACCUSORS DON’T EVEN EXIST!! Yes – you cannot even prove that they are NOT REAL!! This has given way to the Oregon D.A.’s office blatantly abusing their power by trying cases solely upon “Circumstantial Evidence.”

In such cases where ONLY circumstantial evidence exists, the idea is to convince the trier of fact (a Judge or Jury), that you are probably MORE guilty, than not. And, in cases of internet pornography, murder, theft, and other such cases, the D.A. will present the so-called “evidence” to the trier of fact to help establish their disgust or anger against you. Do you need to see a picture of a nude child to determine that they are a nude child? Do you need to see the picture of a dead body to determine the individual is actually dead? Isn’t that what evidentiary hearings are for? To prove whether or not the evidence is real?

Here’s the catch. The Sixth Amendment does NOT say you are entitled to ‘competent’ or ‘effective’ counsel. It does not guarantee you protection against attorney’s who just want to take the money and run. Individual States are supposed to do that. And, where the D.A.’s office claims that part of its “mission,” is to preserve the safety of the public, to protect the rights of crime victims and to pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity, the question is whether or not, their trying a case against you where you are not provided with effective or adequate counsel, is within the boundaries of “skill, honor and integrity?” I would argue that clearly, it’s not.

But, how do you even get a “fair” trial in front of a so-called, “jury of your peers?” The mere definition is an oxymoron. A Jury of my peers, that represents the peoples’ choice in this matter, is not 13 people sitting on a witness stand. It’s half a million people, it’s the entire nation. In fact, it goes so far as to be: NONE of the above. The truth is, that Jury, without any factual evidence such as “Witnesses to the crime,” are only being presented with evidence. And, in many cases, it is NOT EVEN evidence that a crime occurred! Ah, there lies the rub that makes calamity of so long life….

In Internet crimes, where the content of an individual’s computer contains contraband, the State and Federal laws BOTH, clearly state, that the crime is not in the mere possession of the evidence, in a digital format (as such would violate an individual’s free right to legally copy music they own and would most CERTAINLY violate the 4th Amendment right to be secure in your personal and private belongings), but in the knowing downloading, accessing, storing and use (and distribution in certain instances) of that material. If I show you a hard disk with music on it that I believe the defendant had accessed off the Internet, I did not show you their ‘knowing’ download, just my opinion that it “more likely than not, beyond a ‘reasonable,’ doubt, occurred.” But, what is the reasonable doubt? Who determines what’s reasonable? A Jury of 13 people that don’t know me, anything about my values and morals, anything about my history or life or even what actually happened at the time this supposed ‘download’ occurred? Maybe a jury of technically incompetent individuals who don’t know enough to understand the whole entire “hacking/identity theft” industry? And, that’s where the D.A. comes in…

You see, the D.A. is permitted to be involved in the jury selection process. Why? Is that to ensure fairness to you? Of course not, they want to ensure there’s no bias against them, right? What bias is there – when YOU are the accused, YOU are the one being falsely accused of committing terrible and horrific acts against the welfare of those 13 people judging you. The only purpose the D.A. has, and you can read this on the NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S WEBSITE, under the area of articles, where they list a specific article pertaining to the Jury Selection Process in digital crimes. It specifically states that: “Most jurors have an 8th grade intellect…” it goes on to say that it is imperative that the D.A. see to it that technically savvy individuals NOT be chosen for the jury, because they could identify the holes in the D.A.’s case, where it’s actually impossible to prove an individual was in front of their computer. It also states that: Completely unsavvy people should not be selected either, because their lack of computer knowledge will make it too difficult for you to explain to them that someone is guilty when you can’t actually prove that guilt. Instead, an individual of bare-minimum computer skills must be chosen, as they will be able to only understand that computers contain data, good or bad, but not understand the principals of how you actually “identify WHO” was on the computer and “who” committed the crime.

Okay – unconstitutional?

"....by an impartial jury...."

How much MORE UNCONSTITUTIONAL would you like to make this? What about the TV and media CONSTANTLY blasting horror stories about these types of crimes, creating an ENTIRE SOCIETY that is driven to be pre-determinately against the Defendant? If this is not an absolute violation by the D.A.’s office, ESPECIALLY in Oregon, I don’t know what is:

"….Pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity,"

How much MORE against the D.A.’s so-called, “mission,” could this be? In fact – it gets worse. The State of Oregon has had it argued, with the help of the D.A.’s office, to reduce payment for Defense counsel and reduce the amount of financial aid provided by the Oregon Public Defender’s Financial Assistance office, making it virtually impossible for the Defense to adequately mount a case!! Folks – you can go online and read all this for yourself. I, sadly, cannot. As I write this, I do so with a pen and paper, using notes provided for me by my brother, because of some of the very issues that exist in this one, exact violation of the Constitution, and amongst others.

How many more INNOCENT people will have to be released from prison before someone realizes, that the inability to hold the D.A.’s office accountable to their “mission” statement, is perpetuating the violation of our rights?

Has the D.A. upheld the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution?

No, they haven’t. They have abused their authority to help select bias juries, to falsely and wrongly influence them, in the MIDDLE OF A TRIAL, without punishment for doing so, to prevent the Defense from proving his innocence – and for what? The “pursuit of justice?” When is it a pursuit of “justice,” when you blockade the “accused,” from proving their innocence? When is it a “pursuit of justice,” when you present so-called ‘evidence,’ to a legally unknowledgeable jury, falsely making them ‘believe,’ it’s evidence of a crime? When is it justice when you work to make the jury ‘hate’ the defendant, rather than rely upon facts?

When is it the pursuit of justice with SKILL, HONOR and INTEGRITY, when you try people based on the possibility they committed the crime, not the facts? Is this protecting us? Did this actually protect the crime victims’ rights (that is – going after the wrong person and possibly letting the guilty one free to do it again)? Is this supporting the Constitution of the United States, as claimed by the Oregon’s D.A. office?

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