Sunday, June 10, 2007
EUX.TV - 2ND LEAD: Protesters in boats at G8, crowds at fence
: "Sources told Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa that US security men tested German security by trying to smuggle C4 plastic explosive past a checkpoint at Heiligendamm. "
LOL - Yeah, right! "We were just testing their security."
And, if they were able to set the C4 and blow up the G8 summit, then what would they have said? "See, your security sucks and now we have to attack Iran because Iranian terrorists set C4 off at the G8." Hello?
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Old Media Scrambles to Bury New Candidate
June 6, 2007
San Francisco, CA USA
Staff Writer: J. Lilly
Following Tuesday night's televised Republican debate on cable giant CNN, the networks web site was lit up with support for pro-Constitution candidate Dr. Ron Paul, congressman from Texas.
The post-debate blog comments from individuals around the country were overwhelmingly in favor of Paul's positions and answers.
By midnight, the CNN web page was deactivated and temporarily forwarded to the results page from the Democratic debate over the weekend. It is unclear whether the page was deactivated for internal political reasons at the media powerhouse or a technical deficiency in their web operations. [Screen capture prior to deactivation] Inquiries to the network were unanswered.
Many informed observers believe CNN's web "glitch" may be politically motivated. As many states adopt electronic voting in their electoral process, the same observers believe electronic voting is secure. "If it's secure enough to vote for President, it should certainly be secure enough for a simple web survey." according to one participant.
Paul's high showing in the CNN poll was matched on rival network MSNBC's web site as well. Despite accusations of "spamming" by opposition party members, and even by fellow Republicans, no technical data has been presented to substantiate the accusations. From all accounts, the support of Paul appears to be widespread and strong, despite the old media's attempt to silence him in the new media.
The web-related problems at CNN were not the only obstacles Paul faced last night. CNN debate moderator, Wolf Blitzer focused most of his attention on the three candidates the network has previously focused on - Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and John McCain. At many times during the debate, Blitzer interrupted "second tier" candidates' answers with new questions for his preferred responders. At one point, Blitzer blurted "Mayor Giuliani! Mayor Giuliani!" while speaking over a conversation between a studio guest and candidate.
There is circumstantial evidence to support the media blackout of Dr. Paul conspiracy as a lot more than "theory."
Many observers wonder why Paul, the only doctor on stage, was not given the opportunity to respond to any of the health care-related questions. Instead, Blitzer focused on the old media frontrunners who provided similarly-rehearsed responses. Similarly, Blitzer interrupted audience applause for Paul when his answers started foreshadowing a more contentious issue: U.S. support of Israel. Prior to writing for The Jerusalem Post, Blitzer worked for AIPAC (American Israel Political Action Committee) where he wrote for their newsletter, The Near East Report. Paul's stance as an isolationist has been seen as a threat to the Zionist-themed lobbying efforts AIPAC has pursued since it's inception.
As the battle between new media credibility rages against old media manipulation, Paul's Presidential hopes lie in the ability of those in both world's to take a look beyond party and person to determine "what" is right, as opposed to the more contentious "who" is right argument entrenched in todays American political landscape.
John Lilly
DRUMS of WAR
San Francisco, CA
tel: 415.281.9276
fax: 415.896.0609
info@drumsofwar.org
June 6, 2007
San Francisco, CA USA
Staff Writer: J. Lilly
Following Tuesday night's televised Republican debate on cable giant CNN, the networks web site was lit up with support for pro-Constitution candidate Dr. Ron Paul, congressman from Texas.
The post-debate blog comments from individuals around the country were overwhelmingly in favor of Paul's positions and answers.
By midnight, the CNN web page was deactivated and temporarily forwarded to the results page from the Democratic debate over the weekend. It is unclear whether the page was deactivated for internal political reasons at the media powerhouse or a technical deficiency in their web operations. [Screen capture prior to deactivation] Inquiries to the network were unanswered.
Many informed observers believe CNN's web "glitch" may be politically motivated. As many states adopt electronic voting in their electoral process, the same observers believe electronic voting is secure. "If it's secure enough to vote for President, it should certainly be secure enough for a simple web survey." according to one participant.
Paul's high showing in the CNN poll was matched on rival network MSNBC's web site as well. Despite accusations of "spamming" by opposition party members, and even by fellow Republicans, no technical data has been presented to substantiate the accusations. From all accounts, the support of Paul appears to be widespread and strong, despite the old media's attempt to silence him in the new media.
The web-related problems at CNN were not the only obstacles Paul faced last night. CNN debate moderator, Wolf Blitzer focused most of his attention on the three candidates the network has previously focused on - Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and John McCain. At many times during the debate, Blitzer interrupted "second tier" candidates' answers with new questions for his preferred responders. At one point, Blitzer blurted "Mayor Giuliani! Mayor Giuliani!" while speaking over a conversation between a studio guest and candidate.
There is circumstantial evidence to support the media blackout of Dr. Paul conspiracy as a lot more than "theory."
Many observers wonder why Paul, the only doctor on stage, was not given the opportunity to respond to any of the health care-related questions. Instead, Blitzer focused on the old media frontrunners who provided similarly-rehearsed responses. Similarly, Blitzer interrupted audience applause for Paul when his answers started foreshadowing a more contentious issue: U.S. support of Israel. Prior to writing for The Jerusalem Post, Blitzer worked for AIPAC (American Israel Political Action Committee) where he wrote for their newsletter, The Near East Report. Paul's stance as an isolationist has been seen as a threat to the Zionist-themed lobbying efforts AIPAC has pursued since it's inception.
As the battle between new media credibility rages against old media manipulation, Paul's Presidential hopes lie in the ability of those in both world's to take a look beyond party and person to determine "what" is right, as opposed to the more contentious "who" is right argument entrenched in todays American political landscape.
John Lilly
DRUMS of WAR
San Francisco, CA
tel: 415.281.9276
fax: 415.896.0609
info@drumsofwar.org
Animal cruelty case yields 'doggone' dismissal: Times Argus Online
Animal cruelty case yields 'doggone' dismissal: Times Argus OnlineSo, apparently they're arresting people in New Hampshire now for staring at police dogs in a "taunting/harassing manner." It's no wonder Vermont wants to secede.
Monday, June 4, 2007
In Vermont, nascent secession movement gains traction - Boston.com
In Vermont, nascent secession movement gains traction - Boston.com: "Disillusioned by what they call an empire about to fall, a small cadre of writers and academics is plotting political strategy and planting the seeds of separatism."
Food for thought. Many ways to skin a cat.
Food for thought. Many ways to skin a cat.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Anti-crime teams sent to 4 more cities - Yahoo! News
Anti-crime teams sent to 4 more cities - Yahoo! News: "Defying critics who have demanded his resignation over the firings of U.S. attorneys, Gonzales said he would spend the final 18 months of his tenure 'in a sprint' to curb violent crime."
In other words, he's sending in FEDERAL law enforcers to take over LOCAL law enforcement duties whenever he believes the local cops aren't doing a good enough job... which is pretty much all the time. Feds hate local cops. Support your local cops.
In other words, he's sending in FEDERAL law enforcers to take over LOCAL law enforcement duties whenever he believes the local cops aren't doing a good enough job... which is pretty much all the time. Feds hate local cops. Support your local cops.
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