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Philly Cops Caught Beating Motorists on Video |
Yet another instance of cops acting like predatory pack animals. It should be obvious by now the police are out of control, a parasitical force unleashed on society at large. Cops no longer help granny across the street or respond to burglary. Cops are like the Crips, Bloods, or Mara Salvatrucha, another violent street gang, but one armed and supported by the state. full story |
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US Plan to Protect Right Whale
from Shipping Blocked by Cheney |
Efforts to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from being killed by ships are being blocked by Cheney according to leaked documents. A behind the scenes struggle is raging between the White House and US govt. scientists who want to force ships to slow down near the calving grounds of the almost extinct right whale. The controversy is the latest example of the Bush Admin. sidestepping the advice of its own scientists. full story |
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Man Arrested for Turning without Signaling |
Mark Robinson was driving through downtown Melissa last week when he was pulled over for failing the use his turn signal. But instead of getting a ticket, the officer took the 24-year-old to jail. He was booked, strip searched, and sat for 3 hours with criminals. “People talking about using drugs and shooting heroine. They asked me what I was in there for and I said a turn signal violation,” said Robinson. full story |
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Military And Homeland Security Dictate
Who Lives And Who Dies in a Pandemic |
A new report compiled by a medical "task force" comprising physicians from prestigious universities, medical groups, the military and govt agencies has outlined that specific groups of people should not be treated and be left to die should a deadly disease disaster infect millions throughout the US. Doctors in the pay of federal govt agencies including the Dept of Homeland Security, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Dept of Health and Human Services have concluded that the already ill, the weak, the severely injured and the elderly will have to "forgo" life. full story |
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Soldier Suicides May Top War Tolls |
Suicides and "psychological mortality" among US soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan could exceed battlefield deaths if their mental scars are left untreated, the head of the US Institute of Mental Health warned Monday. Of the 1.6 million US soldiers who have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, 18-20 %, or around 300,000, show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or both. full story |
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Global Elite Gather in D.C |
While they are confident they can deal with any “potential president,” the Trilateralists paid huge tribute to Ron Paul in an equally large twist of irony, by expressing alarm that he is causing “significant future damage.” They expressed concern that Paul’s rallies have attracted multitudes of young people who are getting “their political education.” They want Republicans to pressure Paul to drop out now and stop his education rallies. full story |
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Missouri GOP Targeting 300 Pro-Ron Paul
at Monday 'Credentials Meeting' |
According to an email from some Missouri supporters of Ron Paul the state Republican Party has scheduled a special 'credentials meeting' for 10 a.m. Monday in Jefferson City. "The state Central Committee spent approx. $1,000 on certified mailings that do not even state the allegations," said the email sent from one challenged delegate. "A small group of insiders in the Mo Republican Party are attempting to prevent delegates, properly elected at their county caucuses, from attending the state Convention." full story |
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Congress to Transform America to Socialism? |
The classic definition of socialism is: govt control of the sources of production. A bill now before Congress, H.R. 2421, will give the federal govt absolute control over all sources of production. This bill, if enacted, will instantly convert the US into a socialist nation. Water is essential in the production of virtually everything. If the govt controls water, and all "activities affecting these waters," then the govt controls the sources of production. full story |
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Multinationals Make Billions in Profit
out of Growing Global Food Crisis |
Giant agribusinesses are enjoying soaring earnings and profits out of the world food crisis which is driving millions of people towards starvation. And speculation is helping to drive the prices of basic foodstuffs out of the reach of the hungry. The prices of wheat, corn and rice have soared over the past year driving the world's poor, who already spend about 80% of their income on food, into hunger and destitution. full story |
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Sheriff Candidate Says Campaign Signs
Being Defaced, Stolen |
A campaign slogan may have sparked a string of vandalism aimed at a candidate for Orange County sheriff. The vandalism was first spotted on sheriff candidate Malone Stewart's campaign sign in Winter Park. Someone had circled the slogan "crime is terrorism." Later, the sign was stolen. Stewart's campaign manager said the trouble started when a website posted a commentary bashing the "crime is terrorism" slogan. full story |
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