Sunday, May 4
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William Muller is the guest editor today. |
Science-Fiction Writers Help Government Prepare for Attacks of the Future
Here's How America Looks to the World
“And that doesn't even attempt to put a price tag on the compression of civil liberties or the loss of human dignity from being groped in full public view by Transportation Security Administration personnel at the airport or from having to walk barefoot through the metal detector, holding up your beltless pants. This global transaction tax represents the most significant victory of Terror International to date.”
So Much for the Party of Principle
“The Libertarian Party is calling for more cooperation between Federal, state and local law enforcement to battle the scourge of child pornography: 'FBI Chief Robert Mueller was correct when he said we are losing the war on child pornography,' says Libertarian Party Executive Director Shane Cory...”
Ron Paul Has a Novel Idea for His Campaign Leftovers
“...his campaign is exploring a novel way to use millions of dollars in leftover donations: setting up a for-profit publishing company that would focus on free-market economics and personal liberties... Political finance experts say such a business venture funded with some $4 million in political cash would test the bounds of federal campaign finance regulations.”
In Government, Nothing Is Sacred
“Signed
into law April 24, 2008, the oh-so innocent sounding Newborn Screening Saves
Lives Act of 2007 establishes a national database of newborn
BATF Doesn’t Like Beer Made in Weed
“Weed brewer Vaune Dillmann faces possible sanctions or fines from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau if he continues to brew and sell beer with bottle caps printed with the label 'Try Legal Weed.'”
“Two Thai men are facing charges of lese majeste -- or 'insult to royalty' -- for refusing to stand for the anthem. They face up to 15 years in jail if convicted.”
“Federal, state and local governments are hiring new workers at the fastest pace in six years...the biggest jump in first-quarter hiring since a boom in 2002 that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks.”
Soldier Sues Army, Saying His Atheism Led to Threats
“'People like you are not holding up the Constitution and are going against what the founding fathers, who were Christians, wanted for America!' Major Welborn said...Major Welborn told the soldiers he might bar them from re-enlistment and bring charges against them, according to the statement.”
Americans Unload Prized Belongings to Make Ends Meet
“Craigslist CEO Jeff Buckmaster acknowledged the increasing popularity of selling all sort of items on the Web, but said the rate of growth is 'moving above the usual trend line.' He said he was amazed at the desperate tone in some ads.”
Gasoline May Soon Cost a Sawbuck
“Oil recently hit an all-time high of nearly $120 a barrel, more than double its early 2007 price of about $50 a barrel. It closed Friday at $118.52. The forecasts calling for a jump to between $7 and $10 a gallon are based on the view that the price of crude is on its way to $200 in two to three years.”
Missouri: Elected Officials Reap Money from Tax Credits
“About 20 past or present Missouri officials have received more than $400,000 in tax credits for investing in alternative fuels such as ethanol or biodiesel. But many of them had an advantage: They wrote the tax breaks into law or voted to award millions of tax dollars to energy companies in which they were invested.”
New York: Police Presence Overkill?
“It's called Spring Fest. It's basically a big party...That's why patrols from Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, the State Police and even a SWAT team were brought in.”
Washington: State Supremes Rule that the State Owns Your Body
“In the case of McNabb v. Dept. of Corrections, the WA Supremes have ruled that the right to be let alone and decide what you put into your body is secondary to the 'State’s interests in orderly administration of the prison system.'”
Woman Fined $50 for Calling Condi a War Criminal
US Department of Justice Banned from Wikipedia
Baby steps.
Barack Obama's Guru Brzezinski Seeks Global Showdown with Russia, China
“[Brzezinski] also controls two of the three front runners for the presidency -- Barack Obama and John McCain...Obama is the elitist favorite for a facelift to the tottering empire.”
Digital Billboards Help Nab Criminals
“Clear Channel has partnered with the FBI to use new digital billboards as the latest technology in crime fighting.”
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