Stickin it to the man- "Presidential Advance Manual"

An entire generation came together once in this country. Young adults joined with only one idea in common- outrage at their government. These young people organized, made signs, sang songs and expressed their rage in non-violent protests. They were successful in their endeavor and the Vietnam war ended. History tells us that Vietnam is one of America's darkest, deadliest and worse decisions we have ever made. Okay, lets be real- a bunch of stoned teenagers put together grassroots protests and scared the powers that be enough so the mother fuckers would stop sending them to slaughter. Nonetheless, their government feared them, and we can learn from them.

An article in the Washington Post today highlights a recently discovered White House document called the "Presidential Advance Manual". Please read the enclosed document just linked from the ACLU website, it will open your eyes. In it you will see how The Administration has tried to 'deal' with the loud voice of dissent. It attempts to put in place a procedure, a literal set of directives to minimize the impact of people who disagree with the current policies of this country.

This is powerful document that represents the strength the American people have forgotten they have. King Bush and his cronies will attempt to marginalize and criminalize anyone who shows dissent. Reading this short document made me laugh and brought me to tears. It is validating yet chilling. To think- they would actually hire people to heckle others who are simply exercising their constitutional right to free speech. I am grateful for every hour that I have spent protesting and dispersing information. I do not regret a single moment of police custody. This document is a silent "THANK YOU" from The Administration.

We are living in the shadow of a police state. And yet, there is hope.

Propaganda on teh Internets

Even wiki is infected now. See this Reuters article

"...People using CIA and FBI computers have edited entries in the online encyclopedia Wikipedia on topics including the Iraq war and the Guantanamo prison, according to a new tracing program..."

And no wonder- they are pulling the same crap they do on newspapers and on television- distorting facts by telling half truths, doctoring the numbers and preying upon the ignorant.

A comment on Body Image

The average American woman weighs 153 pounds. According to the same sited study, 33% of us are obese. Please keep that in mind as you thumb through the latest issue of cosmo.

Another recent study shows that women who get breast implants are more likely to commit suicide. That couldn't possibly indicate that people who voluntarily risk their lives and mutilate their bodies in the name of vanity MAY have some self esteem problems! I'm sure this doesn't apply to women that just did it so their shirts would fit better.

This bodes well for the overpopulation problem that faces the planet. If you dont die of heart disease after eating Mc Donald's twice a week for 30 years, suicide by low self esteem is sure to follow.

Warantless Surveillance

I'm sure you have seen King Bush's approval rating plummeting to Nixonian levels- But have you noticed that congress isn't doing much better?
Why should it be any different? We voted in a democratic congress to incite change, to put an end to assaults on the constitution and midnight legislature. Instead of acquiescing to their constituents demands, they decide its best approve more strangulation of our fourth amendment rights (via FISA) preferring a month long vacation. Adding insult to injury, they leave claiming victory- refusing to acknowledge that their failures constitute the largest share of their time in power.

"Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither"- Benjamin Franklin