AP news is reporting that President Obama has signed the NDAA while on vacation with family in Hawaii. Apparently, he signed the act even though he held reservations about the indefinite detention of Americans.
One interesting quote from the President...
"My administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens," Obama said
While that may be comforting to some... It does not stop future administrations from abusing this law.
Below is the AP news link to the article--
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_DEFENSE_BILL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
The vote for Change has not materialized... it is time for REAL change...and I don't mean Rep or Dem.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
San Diego Police arrest during a GA Really odd comments by SDPD
Really telling video of how SDPD is dealing with the Occupy people.
It appears that one Occupier was arrested quite possibly for suggesting they start occupying a home in SD. This is my though by the way....I guess we will hear about the real charges in days to come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkSwJcJrYrs&feature=share
Has the Sgt. laughs this off... I think wow... our tax dollars pay these guys :(
Funny around 12 mins the Sgt. leaves driving off while TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE! lol
It appears that one Occupier was arrested quite possibly for suggesting they start occupying a home in SD. This is my though by the way....I guess we will hear about the real charges in days to come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkSwJcJrYrs&feature=share
Has the Sgt. laughs this off... I think wow... our tax dollars pay these guys :(
Funny around 12 mins the Sgt. leaves driving off while TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE! lol
Could the US face Currency Devaluation ?
Please read the quotes below and then consider...
Remarks by Governor Ben S. Bernanke
Before the National Economists Club, Washington, D.C.
November 21, 2002 Deflation: Making Sure "It" Doesn't Happen Here
"Although a policy of intervening to affect the exchange value of the dollar is nowhere on the horizon today, it's worth noting that there have been times when exchange rate policy has been an effective weapon against deflation. A striking example from U.S. history is Franklin Roosevelt's 40 percent devaluation of the dollar against gold in 1933-34, enforced by a program of gold purchases and domestic money creation. The devaluation and the rapid increase in money supply it permitted ended the U.S. deflation remarkably quickly. Indeed, consumer price inflation in the United States, year on year, went from -10.3 percent in 1932 to -5.1 percent in 1933 to 3.4 percent in 1934.17 The economy grew strongly, and by the way, 1934 was one of the best years of the century for the stock market. If nothing else, the episode illustrates that monetary actions can have powerful effects on the economy, even when the nominal interest rate is at or near zero, as was the case at the time of Roosevelt's devaluation.
"
Read the document in full on the Federal Reserves website for yourself
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2002/20021121/default.htm
NOW
Consider this ---
If the government has not been able to adjust and or fix the economy by either raising taxes or making budget cuts... then what is left? Is Currency Devaluation a real possibility ? What would be alarming is that a devaluation would happen overnight and without a warning. A person might have $10,000 in a bank account on Friday, only to awake Monday to a devaluation meaning that their bank account would reflect the %40 loss in value just like that. Scary times?... Yes!... Time to have real change?... Yes!
BTW, isn't just a wonder that Ben S. Bernanke was the person discussing this issue back in 2002?
Remarks by Governor Ben S. Bernanke
Before the National Economists Club, Washington, D.C.
November 21, 2002 Deflation: Making Sure "It" Doesn't Happen Here
"Although a policy of intervening to affect the exchange value of the dollar is nowhere on the horizon today, it's worth noting that there have been times when exchange rate policy has been an effective weapon against deflation. A striking example from U.S. history is Franklin Roosevelt's 40 percent devaluation of the dollar against gold in 1933-34, enforced by a program of gold purchases and domestic money creation. The devaluation and the rapid increase in money supply it permitted ended the U.S. deflation remarkably quickly. Indeed, consumer price inflation in the United States, year on year, went from -10.3 percent in 1932 to -5.1 percent in 1933 to 3.4 percent in 1934.17 The economy grew strongly, and by the way, 1934 was one of the best years of the century for the stock market. If nothing else, the episode illustrates that monetary actions can have powerful effects on the economy, even when the nominal interest rate is at or near zero, as was the case at the time of Roosevelt's devaluation.
"
Read the document in full on the Federal Reserves website for yourself
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2002/20021121/default.htm
NOW
Consider this ---
If the government has not been able to adjust and or fix the economy by either raising taxes or making budget cuts... then what is left? Is Currency Devaluation a real possibility ? What would be alarming is that a devaluation would happen overnight and without a warning. A person might have $10,000 in a bank account on Friday, only to awake Monday to a devaluation meaning that their bank account would reflect the %40 loss in value just like that. Scary times?... Yes!... Time to have real change?... Yes!
BTW, isn't just a wonder that Ben S. Bernanke was the person discussing this issue back in 2002?
Monday, December 26, 2011
Dylan Ratigan speaks the WORD on whats wrong in the US on MSNBC
Dylan Ratigan speaks his mind on the US problems...
"The banking system is fully corrupt and is defrauding us..."
Clip from MSNBC found on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIcqb9hHQ3E
"The banking system is fully corrupt and is defrauding us..."
Clip from MSNBC found on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIcqb9hHQ3E
Does our government waste tax dollars? Hypocrisy ?
Ok I've been reading a lot of talk about how much the Occupy Movement has cost cities around the nation, as far as clean up and police cost etc...
This sounds like a familiar argument... however, what should be pointed out is that major banks have cost tax payers billions in damages to the economy.
If you look closely you can find more information on how your government waste tax dollars on a regular basis. Here are two examples...#2 discusses how Rick Perry's run for the president is costing tax payers over $400k per month in security. Now let's take a look at those numbers
One person running for president Texas -Rick Perry- spends $400k per month of tax payers dollars = $4.8 million for the year on security, flight and other expenses.
1000's protest in Los Angeles to start a discussion on how we can fix problems our government and corporations have created for our country and cost LA $2.3 million in tax dollars. In addition $1.2 million of that $2.3 mil was spent on Police over time... police overtime that was not necessary since the protesters were not rioting nor were they violent... oh by the way remember how much the 2009 Lakers parade cost = $1.7 million.
#1 Article stating Los Angeles estimates the Occupy Movement cost the city over $2.3 million in damages, clean up and or police cost....
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-occupy-la-cleanup,0,2729772.story
#2 Article stating that Rick Perry is spending $400,000 per month on security paid for by tax payers.
http://news.yahoo.com/rick-perrys-security-costs-texas-taxpayers-400-000-222945878.html
Hypocrisy
This sounds like a familiar argument... however, what should be pointed out is that major banks have cost tax payers billions in damages to the economy.
If you look closely you can find more information on how your government waste tax dollars on a regular basis. Here are two examples...#2 discusses how Rick Perry's run for the president is costing tax payers over $400k per month in security. Now let's take a look at those numbers
One person running for president Texas -Rick Perry- spends $400k per month of tax payers dollars = $4.8 million for the year on security, flight and other expenses.
1000's protest in Los Angeles to start a discussion on how we can fix problems our government and corporations have created for our country and cost LA $2.3 million in tax dollars. In addition $1.2 million of that $2.3 mil was spent on Police over time... police overtime that was not necessary since the protesters were not rioting nor were they violent... oh by the way remember how much the 2009 Lakers parade cost = $1.7 million.
#1 Article stating Los Angeles estimates the Occupy Movement cost the city over $2.3 million in damages, clean up and or police cost....
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-occupy-la-cleanup,0,2729772.story
#2 Article stating that Rick Perry is spending $400,000 per month on security paid for by tax payers.
http://news.yahoo.com/rick-perrys-security-costs-texas-taxpayers-400-000-222945878.html
Hypocrisy
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Your TSA at work again...
Recently, a cupcake was taken from an airport traveler by the TSA --- Hmm sounds like the TSA is doing great work again.
Read on here
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/security-theater-tsa-confiscates-womans-frosted-cupcake-161059325.html
Read on here
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/security-theater-tsa-confiscates-womans-frosted-cupcake-161059325.html
List of companies that supported SOPA
Why is it important to know the companies that supported SOPA? I would like to know which companies put profit before my rights...
This is a link to the Google spreadsheet someone has created to keep track of which companies were backing SOPA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmGJz_37ojoqdFZhYlBhN2hQOGRoN2R0ZGh3VDZlblE#gid=0
The link above was found on Slashdot at http://yro.slashdot.org/story/11/12/24/0035250/crowdsourced-list-of-sopa-supporters
This is a link to the Google spreadsheet someone has created to keep track of which companies were backing SOPA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmGJz_37ojoqdFZhYlBhN2hQOGRoN2R0ZGh3VDZlblE#gid=0
The link above was found on Slashdot at http://yro.slashdot.org/story/11/12/24/0035250/crowdsourced-list-of-sopa-supporters
Monday, December 19, 2011
OG Tea Party -USMC Cpl. 's open letter to Occupy Movement
This appears to be an open letter from a Cpl. in the USMC discussing the similar ideals between the Tea Party and the Occupy Movements. Worth a read for sure.... From what I have learned about the Tea Party this sounds about right...
Link here
http://libertyspinnetwork.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/open-letter-from-a-marine-tea-partier-to-all-occupiers/
Link here
http://libertyspinnetwork.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/open-letter-from-a-marine-tea-partier-to-all-occupiers/
Saturday, December 17, 2011
From Moveon.org Robert Reich Puts An Offer On The Table For President Obama
From Moveon.org Robert Reich Puts An Offer On The Table For President Obama
Nice little clip explaining some of the problems we are facing in the US
http://front.moveon.org/robert-reich-puts-an-offer-on-the-table-for-president-obama/#.TuoubwifS-c.email
Nice little clip explaining some of the problems we are facing in the US
http://front.moveon.org/robert-reich-puts-an-offer-on-the-table-for-president-obama/#.TuoubwifS-c.email
Link to 60 Minutes video on "Prosecuting Wall Street"
Interesting 60 Minutes episode on Wall Street and the financial crisis in the US.
Are we going to hold everyone accountable for doing the damage that has been done>?
Part 1
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7390540n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox
Part 2
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7390542n&tag=segementExtraScroller;housing
Are we going to hold everyone accountable for doing the damage that has been done>?
Part 1
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7390540n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox
Part 2
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7390542n&tag=segementExtraScroller;housing
Links to political fact check sites
Ever want to check the facts on candidates or pundit ?
Here are two sites you can check out for yourself -
http://www.factcheck.org/
http://www.politifact.com/
Here are two sites you can check out for yourself -
http://www.factcheck.org/
http://www.politifact.com/
Family Guy writer 1of291 arrested during #OccupyLA Raid
During the LAPD raid on the #OccupyLA camp the police arrested approximately 291
Patrick Meighan was one of those arrested, however he isn't what the MSM News would consider the "Stereotypical Occupy Protester." Patrick is a comedy writer on the show The Family Guy.
Patrick describes his experience during the LAPD Raid on the Occupy Camp here :
http://myoccupylaarrest.blogspot.com/
This is a blog written by Yasha Levine that includes their experience while being held in the jail during this experience.
http://exiledonline.com/hanging-with-a-family-guy-writer-in-jail-and-realizing-that-the-raid-on-occupy-la-was-meant-to-keep-other-family-guys-from-joining-the-movement/
Patrick Meighan was one of those arrested, however he isn't what the MSM News would consider the "Stereotypical Occupy Protester." Patrick is a comedy writer on the show The Family Guy.
Patrick describes his experience during the LAPD Raid on the Occupy Camp here :
http://myoccupylaarrest.blogspot.com/
This is a blog written by Yasha Levine that includes their experience while being held in the jail during this experience.
http://exiledonline.com/hanging-with-a-family-guy-writer-in-jail-and-realizing-that-the-raid-on-occupy-la-was-meant-to-keep-other-family-guys-from-joining-the-movement/
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Leaked BofA email regarding Occupyourhomes.org
I believe this is a leaked BofA email regarding the occupyourhomes.org and how the representatives are to handle any dealings with protesters.
Taken from twitter feed and placed here for all others to see
Taken from twitter feed and placed here for all others to see
#OccupyLA West Coast Port Shut Down Dec 12th
OccupyLA will be taking part in the nationwide port shut down protest December 12th.
Will be posting live feeds on my blog and tweets as well
More info can be found here
http://occupyla.org/post/13720236717/westcoast-port-shutdown-dec-12th
Added Occupy LA Calender of planned events
http://occupylosangeles.org/?q=events%2Fmonth&field_evtype_tid=All
Will be posting live feeds on my blog and tweets as well
More info can be found here
http://occupyla.org/post/13720236717/westcoast-port-shutdown-dec-12th
Added Occupy LA Calender of planned events
http://occupylosangeles.org/?q=events%2Fmonth&field_evtype_tid=All
Saturday, December 10, 2011
#OccupyBoston Raid in Progress now
OccupyBoston Riot Police are in route now to break the camp up
Live feeds are at
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/liveoccupy
http://www.occupyboston.org/livestream/
http://www.ustream.tv/occupybosryan#utm_campaign=t.co&utm_source=9866492&utm_medium=social
http://occupystream.com/
Live feeds are at
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/liveoccupy
http://www.occupyboston.org/livestream/
http://www.ustream.tv/occupybosryan#utm_campaign=t.co&utm_source=9866492&utm_medium=social
http://occupystream.com/
#OccupyMoscow in action now
Russian Protest
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/%D0%98%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8-%D0%B8-%D0%A3%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%87%D0%B0
Live OccupyMoscow action happening
http://www.livestream.com/occupymoscow
http://occupystream.com/
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/%D0%98%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8-%D0%B8-%D0%A3%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%87%D0%B0
Live OccupyMoscow action happening
http://www.livestream.com/occupymoscow
http://occupystream.com/
Thursday, December 8, 2011
TSA Searches family getting off a train
This is absolutely fucking stupid shit!! How in the hell have we let things get to this?
If you listen to the audio they are asked if they just got off the train... YES OFF THE TRAIN and now they are being searched and groped? WTF is this SHIT@!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1B3AubsTBo&feature=related
Did you see how they wand the 9 year old and then he still has to pat him down? WTF
If you listen to the audio they are asked if they just got off the train... YES OFF THE TRAIN and now they are being searched and groped? WTF is this SHIT@!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1B3AubsTBo&feature=related
Did you see how they wand the 9 year old and then he still has to pat him down? WTF
Friday, December 2, 2011
#OccupyLA Today - Occupiers being released and some site protests
#OccupyLA people demonstrating at the banks today -live feed by @Cross_X_Bones
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/crossxbones
#OccupyLA people getting released from the central jail
http://www.ustream.tv/occupyfreedomla#utm_campaign=t.co&utm_source=9753135&utm_medium=social
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/crossxbones
#OccupyLA people getting released from the central jail
http://www.ustream.tv/occupyfreedomla#utm_campaign=t.co&utm_source=9753135&utm_medium=social
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