Hello all,
Within the past couple days, there has been three known tire slashings. This took place on Jackson St. past Heberton near the bend and probably during the middle of the night. I had contacted the police this evening, but to no suprise they are unable to do anything until Monday. I hope no one else is experiencing the same problem.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
[Highland Park] Tire Slashing
Libertarian Party leader says it is time to come home
Lots of Libertarians have jumped to the Ron Paul campaign to offer support under the "R" banner. Now the conversation is about to shift. In half the states, or so, the primary is history. Now what?
In PA, there is still a need to keep votes flowing to Ron Paul on April 22. But, then comes another fork in the road.
Even today's radio show from Downsize DC asks the question as to what will happen to the revolution? The hope is to make sure that the long-term life of the movement has more staying power than Ross Perot.
In PA, there is still a need to keep votes flowing to Ron Paul on April 22. But, then comes another fork in the road.
Even today's radio show from Downsize DC asks the question as to what will happen to the revolution? The hope is to make sure that the long-term life of the movement has more staying power than Ross Perot.
FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY:
Dear friend,
Late Friday evening, Ron Paul sent out a message to his many supporters stating that he had a "nearly zero" chance of winning the Republican nomination in a brokered convention. Dr. Paul also stated loud and clear that "there will be no third party run."
Many of our own members, maybe even you, have been enthusiastic supporters of Dr. Paul's campaign over the past year. Many thousands have given their time, money and their passion to support the efforts of Ron Paul's presidential campaign.
The efforts of these thousands of supporters were noble, but in the end, Republicans rejected Dr. Paul's message of peace, prosperity and freedom.
The GOP will more than likely move forward with the nomination of a compromising politician who does not cherish the merits of liberty and shows little interest in shrinking the size and power of government.
This leaves the Republican Party right where it started and where it has been for many, many years -- a party without principle. With its partner on the left, both parties continue to represent a compromising beast that continually thirsts for more power at the expense of our liberty, our property and our privacy.
In stark contrast, the Libertarian Party stands firm. Our values are unwavering. Our commitment is unstoppable.
This is not because we hold a strong partisan loyalty to our party structure, it's because we have trust and love for liberty in its purest form. Our party serves as the vessel to affect change within our nation. And unlike the GOP, we don't need to change the party from within and regain our principles, as they have never been lost.
The Libertarian Party is the last remaining stronghold for liberty in American politics.
Unfortunately, the Ron Paul campaign has unintentionally taken a toll on our party. Many of our members have changed their voter registration to vote for Ron Paul in a primary while others have allowed their support to lapse as they gave all that they could for a candidate that represented their values.
Early on, I made the decision to not interfere or discourage this activity. I felt it was wrong for me to place our party above such an incredible opportunity for liberty that existed with Dr. Paul's run for the White House.
But today, it's time to come home.
If you have switched your party registration, allowed your membership to lapse or have put off your decision to join the LP, I now ask that you reverse course and renew your support for our principled party.
In spite of the events of this past year, we were still able to make significant gains in membership with a 28 percent increase while we moved onto a firm financial footing. We did this while seeing inspiring electoral success by winning 20 percent of our races.
This proves that Americans are waking up to liberty and a historic opportunity for growth exists for the LP in 2008. However, in order to take advantage of this time, we need every last man and woman back in our party.
It's time to come home.
Liberty is alive in America today but it is suppressed by the significance and power of the two-party system. Partisanship, combined with ignorance, is destroying our nation by taking away our freedoms and even the lives of those we love through wars of aggression.
The two-party system must be beaten back and destroyed.
Fighting from within either the Republican or Democratic structure does nothing to accomplish this goal and only increases our many problems as time, energy and money is wasted to change a monstrosity that is corrupt beyond repair.
Why fight to move your own party in the direction of freedom when you can fight each day to move your nation in the direction of freedom?
It's time to come home.
Liberty is something that can be everything to one man and nothing to another. Some accept that, while they are born free, they do not live free. They go about their existence either in resignation that they cannot change their personal destiny or they have grown comfortable in their shackles.
Libertarians are different.
Our hearts burn for freedom. We wake each morning, intent on moving our nation in the direction of liberty.
Our passion cannot be diminished or compromised through party labels or the actions of cunning men. Libertarians working through the Libertarian Party will continually challenge those who mean to enslave us through taxation, fear and warfare.
It's time to come home.
Among the many opportunities that exist for our movement, one of the most important is reaching out to the thousands of men and women whose passions have been ignited by the Ron Paul campaign.
All Libertarians must put out a welcome mat to these Americans as they continue to learn more about liberty but are now politically homeless. Most importantly, we must tolerate the minor differences that we may have and accept the differing stages of development of our political thought.
Many of you will be receiving a letter in the mail with the intent of welcoming Ron Paul and his supporters into our party. While that letter was written before the rush of recent events, it is vital that you respond to signal your support for giving these supporters a home within our party.
It's time to come home and to offer a home to those whose minds have been opened to liberty.
Take action today:
To renew your membership, go to www.lp.org/renew
To join the Libertarian Party, go to www.lp.org/join
To donate, go to www.lp.org/donate
To change your voter registration to Libertarian, contact your state party, by visiting www.lp.org/states
Also, do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of our staff by calling 1-800-Elect-Us.
Please take action after you finish reading this message.
In closing, I would like to give the following words to those who stubbornly continue their fight to change the corrupt and destructive Republican or Democrat parties from within.
"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." – Samuel Adams, 1776
Our founding fathers did not hope to change the tyranny of British rule from within. They faced their challenge head on. They did not waver, even in spite of the very real possibility that they would lose their very lives against an overwhelming power. They stood together, and eventually they won their freedom.
It is up to us -- we passionate Libertarians -- to reclaim our liberty.
With respect and sincerity,
Shane Cory
Executive Director
Libertarian National Committee
Saturday, February 09, 2008
An update from Ron Paul
I put in the bold statements.
Funny, he says he is a "R" -- and he is -- but, the "Rs" have generally run people against him throughout his career.
February 8, 2008Ron Paul needs some help with the finances for his Congressional PAC. He can NOT move money from the US Presidential race to the race for re-election to congress.
Whoa! What a year this has been. And what achievements we have had. If I may quote Trotsky of all people, this Revolution is permanent. It will not end at the Republican convention. It will not end in November. It will not end until we have won the great battle on which we have embarked. Not because of me, but because of you. Millions of Americans -- and friends in many other countries -- have dedicated themselves to the principles of liberty: to free enterprise, limited government, sound money, no income tax, and peace. We will not falter so long as there is one restriction on our persons, our property, our civil liberties. How much I owe you. I can never possibly repay your generous donations, hard work, whole-hearted dedication and love of freedom. How blessed I am to be associated with you. Carol, of course, sends her love as well.
Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a brokered convention are nearly zero. But that does not affect my determination to fight on, in every caucus and primary remaining, and at the convention for our ideas, with just as many delegates as I can get. But with so many primaries and caucuses now over, we do not now need so big a national campaign staff, and so I am making it leaner and tighter. Of course, I am committed to fighting for our ideas within the Republican party, so there will be no third party run. I do not denigrate third parties -- just the opposite, and I have long worked to remove the ballot-access restrictions on them. But I am a Republican, and I will remain a Republican.
I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that happen.
In the presidential race and the congressional race, I need your support, as always. And I have plans to continue fighting for our ideas in politics and education that I will share with you when I can, for I will need you at my side. In the meantime, onward and upward! The neocons, the warmongers, the socialists, the advocates of inflation will be hearing much from you and me.
Sincerely,
Ron
Funny, he says he is a "R" -- and he is -- but, the "Rs" have generally run people against him throughout his career.
Another week goes by -- and not a word from Michael Lamb
Where and when can we expect some action from Michael Lamb and the city's controller's office???
Things are too quiet for my tastes.
Is the watchdog awake? How long should we have to wait?
Things are too quiet for my tastes.
Is the watchdog awake? How long should we have to wait?
Take Action: Tell Congress: Reject Bush's Cuts to Public Broadcasting
Pittsburgh has its own problems with QED and QEX.
Take Action: Tell Congress: Reject Bush's Cuts to Public Broadcasting Tell Congress: Reject Bush's Cuts to Public Broadcasting
This past week, the New York Times reported that the Bush administration has once again proposed deep cuts in federal funding for public broadcasting. Unfortunately the cuts proposed this year are even more severe than in past years -- but with your help, we can convince Congress to restore this funding.
Wikinews interviews an icon: Walter Cronkite on modern media - Wikinews, the free news source
A great news man of the recent past, Walter Cronkite, is giving an interview to a bunch of new media folks at Wikinews.
This should be fun.
Wikinews interviews an icon: Walter Cronkite on modern media - Wikinews, the free news source: "Wikinews interviews an icon: Walter Cronkite on modern media"I've been a lurker in those discussions for years. Wikinews is a way to send out news -- but -- with a wiki. Go figure.
This should be fun.
At 41, 4-time Olympian is trying to make 2008 Olympics -- OrlandoSentinel.com
At 41, 4-time Olympian is trying to make 2008 Olympics -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "I want to believe in swimmer Dara Torres so badly, especially now that we are six months away from the Beijing Olympics. If all goes according to plan, Torres will become the oldest female swimmer in the history of the Games at age 41."
Friday, February 08, 2008
Target 11 Investigates Pittsburgh Land Use - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh
Now we are talking. This is good stuff.
The don't want to buy the warehouse in Hazelwood because of fears of the Mon Valley Toll Road. That was a pipe-dream of a project in the 1960s. It isn't going to be built as they don't have the money. The threat of the new road has been driving big parts of the city to ruin.
Go figure -- and INVENTORY of assets. Golly.
It is hard to expect a study from those who do not meet nor think at all.
Bring it on.
Target 11 Investigates Pittsburgh Land Use - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh It's a developer's dream: 20 acres of land along the Allegheny River, north of the Strip District, but right now it's home to many garbage trucks and the Pittsburgh Auto Pound.Think again. Pittsburgh is getting next to nothing from its assets. The stewardship stinks. The holistic thinking and approach is nothing but backwash junk.
Councilman Bill Peduto said he doesn't believe the best use of the riverfront property is a place to store stolen cars.
Another hot spot is recently shut down Reizenstein Middle School, right in the middle of marketable property in East Liberty.
'That's prime real estate that could be sold. And that money could be used to keep Schenley open,' said Peduto referring to the popular school that had to be shut down because of money problems.
Critics of the city's land use have said wasted rent is another big problem.
Target 11 discovered that the city of Pittsburgh has paid more than $300,000 over the last five years to rent a warehouse for public works near Hazelwood.
The don't want to buy the warehouse in Hazelwood because of fears of the Mon Valley Toll Road. That was a pipe-dream of a project in the 1960s. It isn't going to be built as they don't have the money. The threat of the new road has been driving big parts of the city to ruin.
Go figure -- and INVENTORY of assets. Golly.
It is hard to expect a study from those who do not meet nor think at all.
Bring it on.
Open the Birmingham Bridge to Pedestrians and Pigeons
Who and how are they going to keep the pigeons off of the now closed Birmingham Bridge?
If I was mayor, I would INSIST that the bridge be kept OPEN to the pigeons and pedestrians.
Post a sign on the bridge, if you think that this bridge is going to fall, please call PENN DOT and 3-1-1. That way everyone that walks along the bridge could be a deputy bridge inspector.
Seriously, how much strain is there on the bridge due to pedestrian traffic?
Meanwhile, there is a LOT of GRIEF for those that can't walk to get their groceries and to classes and such.
For the sake of city residents, fitness and the general flow of the city -- for the sake of safety -- re-open the Birmingham Bridge to walkers.
If I was mayor, I would INSIST that the bridge be kept OPEN to the pigeons and pedestrians.
Post a sign on the bridge, if you think that this bridge is going to fall, please call PENN DOT and 3-1-1. That way everyone that walks along the bridge could be a deputy bridge inspector.
Seriously, how much strain is there on the bridge due to pedestrian traffic?
Meanwhile, there is a LOT of GRIEF for those that can't walk to get their groceries and to classes and such.
For the sake of city residents, fitness and the general flow of the city -- for the sake of safety -- re-open the Birmingham Bridge to walkers.
Local High School Students to Design Pittsburgh's First Video Conferencing System - Government Technology
Local High School Students to Design Pittsburgh's First Video Conferencing System - Government Technology: Peabody High School students will embark on an adventure in technology today when Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl challenges them to research, design and implement the City's first video-conferencing system.Let's also give the Peabody students the ability to run a city wide WiFi system.
As part of the Pittsburgh Technology Council (PTC) and Catalyst Connections Adventures in Technology (AIT) program, Peabody High School is one of six Cisco Academy sponsored schools in Allegheny County to take their classroom lessons into the real world this year.
'We are offering our youth the opportunity to examine first-hand one of the challenges facing city technology,' Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said. 'We hope that by sharing with them our growth and technology strategies, they will see potential to remain here and continue to improve Pittsburgh after they graduate.'
And, give up the idea of letting Peabody students run the net security for city employees. They can be the ones who are sure to prevent that city employees are NOT able to surf the blogs while working on the city clock.
These types of solutions, with the youth, would be slam dunks if the city hosted (for the region and the world) an annual Youth Technology Summit.
Still getting the shaft
Good morning all,
Any XM subscribers (or any Ron Paul supporter for that matter):
POTUS 08, XM channel 130, broadcast CPAC live yesterday including Ron Paul's speech. However, after the live coverage, John McCain and Mitt Romney's speeches were replayed NUMEROUS times, while of course Ron Paul's was not replayed ONCE. They also had special reports by "experts" saying that John McCain was the Republican nominee - not the front runner, not the likely choice, but the NOMINEE.
Please take a few seconds and join me in letting XM know that this is completely unsatisfactory. You can call XM's Corporate HQ at 202-380-4000; just ask to speak to someone about channel programming. Also, email them with the form provided at: http://www.xmradio.com/help/emailus.xmc?ch=130
Please remember to be polite and professional as we are representing Ron Paul to other American citizens and potentially voters. This is the email I sent:
Good morning,
I am writing to thank you for your live CPAC coverage yesterday. I was very excited to have the opportunity to listen in.
I am also writing in regards to election coverage last night after the live CPAC broadcast. I was very upset and disappointed that the speeches by John McCain and Mitt Romney were played several times while Ron Paul's speech was not replayed ONCE. He was not announced at all as a presidential candidate. As a Ron Paul supporter, I listened all night to hear his speech again and was let down.
Also, many of the "experts" on XM 130 were speaking of John McCain as the official Republican nominee. This is both outrageous and untrue. The nominee is not officially announced until the Republican National Convention in September. This is a blatant untruth and abuse of media influence. While other coverage has been decent, allowing "experts" to completely misrepresent the election race and the Republican Party is shameful and disturbing and discredits XM and POTUS 08. This is extremely upsetting to me- to the point that I am seriously considering switching to Sirius Radio. However, I wanted to give XM the chance to respond to this issue.
Thank you very much for your time; I look forward to your response.
Respectfully,
Crystal M. Jones
Let's at least be a pain in their rear!
For Liberty,
Crystal M. Jones
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Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.
~ Thomas Jefferson
What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living....
~John F. Kennedy
Disobey when obedience would cause more harm than disobedience.
~Thoreau
In the beginning of change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for it costs nothing to be a patriot.
~Mark Twain
Pittsburgh Public Schools is Looking for Judges for 2008 THINK-A-THON
Pittsburgh Public Schools is currently looking for parents, community members and District employees to serve as judges at the 2008 THINK-A-THON. Judges are asked to commit their time from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Judges will be trained in the morning at 8:00 a.m. so there is no need to be prepared in advance. All judges will receive breakfast, lunch, and a THINK-A-THON t-shirt. To sign up to become a judge please contact Dr. Jerry Minsinger at 412-338-3820.
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Judges Orientation: 8:00 a.m.
Competition: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Awards Presentation: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pittsburgh Brashear High School, 590 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
WHY: The Pittsburgh Public Schools THINK-A-THON is now in it’s 10th year. This year, over fifty teams of 4th through 12th grade students will compete in seven different events designed to test their creativity, teamwork, artistic expression, higher level thinking skills, and communication ability. Teams compete in two long-term challenges prepared at their home school and five spontaneous challenges throughout the day and accumulate points as they compete for awards.
Media is invited to attend this event
Protesting the tunnels under the river to the North Shore
Now they protest. We could have used some protesters before they started to dig that wasteful tunnel.
Politics is about the future.
We knew that they would be tearing apart downtown. We know that the city is on one hand trying to spruce up downtown and on the other hand the city is getting bogged down in its own mud.
Politics is about the future.
We knew that they would be tearing apart downtown. We know that the city is on one hand trying to spruce up downtown and on the other hand the city is getting bogged down in its own mud.
Birmingham Bridge Closed in BOTH directions
Woops.
Infrastructure investments are needed and could make for a great political platform for any candidate who means it.
Infrastructure investments are needed and could make for a great political platform for any candidate who means it.
Keith Olbermann | Special Comment Regarding FISA
Original from 2/2/08 with update on 2/8/08 (below)
The cost of freedom is priceless.
Update from 2-8-08
Important Phone Action: The Third And Final Stand Against Telecom Immunity, If They Want Yet Another Filibuster We'll Give It To Them.
Day, Another FISA Veto Threat By The Bully In The White House
Yesterday, Bush again put the self interest of himself and his giant telecom criminal co-conspirators above our national security, by threatening to veto the FISA update bill unless we gave them all get out of jail free cards. And if Congress were to bend over yet again, he would still probably veto it to demand even more changes and/or defy other major provisions with a signing statement, as he so outrageously did with the recent defense bill.
We must be just as relentless as the criminals who are working overtime to gut our constitution. We have had two successful filibusthttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifers so far, and it looks like we're going to need a third. And we need strong opposition in the House too, for that is our last bulwark.
No Immunity of Any Kind Action Page:
http://www.usalone.com/no_telecom_immunity2.php (anyone can use this link, includes local district phone number lookup for all your
members of Congress)
Facebook Version
Please AGAIN call all your members of Congress, toll free at 800-828-0498, 800-614-2803 or 866-340-9281, and submit the action pages above to back that up with an email message. 1) Tell them NO immunity, and while you are at it, them 2) no basket warrants or reverse targeting, 3) no sequestration of illegally harvested evidence, and Yes to 4) making FISA the exclusive means of surveillance.
The latest scam they are trying to run down on the American people is to retroactively lower the liability bar to some kind of flimsy "good faith" standard, the clear intent of which is to ensure that the telecoms get off the hook, another snaky end run around the law. Suppose a bank robber told a judge he had a good faith belief it was his own money. How far would that one fly? What part of NO immunity don't they get?
The American people deserve to know how far this is gone. We are not going to allow one of the most precious amendments in our Bill of Rights, the protection against unwarranted search, to be swept under the rug. And even beyond that, informed commentators believe that creating the Big Brother database of Cheney's dreams would in fact invite a nightmare of new national security vulnerabilities.
Dennis Kucinich Is Still Standing Strong
And what greater hero do we have than Dennis Kucinich, still standing strong as ever on every issue that matters. Here is his own leadership statement opposing telecom immunity
The veto threat by the President is just the latest example of the use of fear and intimidation -- in the name of "national security" - to secure legislative authority to violate the Constitutional rights and protections of American citizens. I strenuously object to any immunity for telecommunications companies and demand a full accounting of these companies' involvement to Congress and to the American public. When corporations cooperate with the government to strip people of their Constitutional rights, that is a textbook description of fascism. There must not be any place in America for this type of conduct.
And yet, even now, powerful corporations are pouring money into Dennis's district, to try to buy his seat out from under him by threatening him in his own primary. They are running malicious attack ads in heavy rotation. Please consider making a donation to Dennis now, to help him fight back.
Fight Back Dennis Donations:
http://www.usalone.com/fight_back_kucinich2.php
And to thank you for standing with him, Dennis wants to send you his own special commemorative edition of the pocket Constitution with any donation of $100 or more. Remember, even if you had already donated the limit to his courageous presidential run, you can donate as much as another $2300 to the congressional seat defense. In fact, if you are so fortunate as to be able to contribute $1000 or more, Dennis will personally autograph your new pocket constitution for you.
Dennis would not be silenced and neither will we. We need more like Dennis Kucinich, not less. We need to protect the ones we've got with everything we've got.
So please, submit the action pages on telecom immunity, call all your members of Congress again and again, because that is the most important contribution of all. But if you also have to means to help Dennis continue to stand up for you, your contribution to him right now could make the critical difference.
Paid for by the Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
Please take action NOW, so we can win all victories that are supposed to be ours, and forward this alert as widely as possible.
If you would like to get alerts like these, you can do so at http://www.usalone.com/in.htm
The cost of freedom is priceless.
We need more libertarian thinking -- and people in office with those thoughts -- for the next three decades to undo what President Bush and the Republicans have done.
This, Mr. Bush, is simple enough even for you to understand: If Congress approves a new FISA act without telecom immunity and sends it to your desk and you veto it - you, by your own terms and your own definitions, you will have just sided with the terrorists.
Ya gotta have this law, or we're all gonna die. But you might veto this law!
It's bad enough, sir, that you are demanding an ex post facto law which would clear the phone giants from responsibility for their systematic, aggressive, and blatant collaboration with your illegal and unjustified spying on Americans, under the flimsy guise of looking for any terrorists stupid enough to make a collect call or send a mass e-mail.
Update from 2-8-08
Important Phone Action: The Third And Final Stand Against Telecom Immunity, If They Want Yet Another Filibuster We'll Give It To Them.
Day, Another FISA Veto Threat By The Bully In The White House
Yesterday, Bush again put the self interest of himself and his giant telecom criminal co-conspirators above our national security, by threatening to veto the FISA update bill unless we gave them all get out of jail free cards. And if Congress were to bend over yet again, he would still probably veto it to demand even more changes and/or defy other major provisions with a signing statement, as he so outrageously did with the recent defense bill.
We must be just as relentless as the criminals who are working overtime to gut our constitution. We have had two successful filibusthttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifers so far, and it looks like we're going to need a third. And we need strong opposition in the House too, for that is our last bulwark.
No Immunity of Any Kind Action Page:
http://www.usalone.com/no_telecom_immunity2.php (anyone can use this link, includes local district phone number lookup for all your
members of Congress)
Facebook Version
Please AGAIN call all your members of Congress, toll free at 800-828-0498, 800-614-2803 or 866-340-9281, and submit the action pages above to back that up with an email message. 1) Tell them NO immunity, and while you are at it, them 2) no basket warrants or reverse targeting, 3) no sequestration of illegally harvested evidence, and Yes to 4) making FISA the exclusive means of surveillance.
The latest scam they are trying to run down on the American people is to retroactively lower the liability bar to some kind of flimsy "good faith" standard, the clear intent of which is to ensure that the telecoms get off the hook, another snaky end run around the law. Suppose a bank robber told a judge he had a good faith belief it was his own money. How far would that one fly? What part of NO immunity don't they get?
The American people deserve to know how far this is gone. We are not going to allow one of the most precious amendments in our Bill of Rights, the protection against unwarranted search, to be swept under the rug. And even beyond that, informed commentators believe that creating the Big Brother database of Cheney's dreams would in fact invite a nightmare of new national security vulnerabilities.
Dennis Kucinich Is Still Standing Strong
And what greater hero do we have than Dennis Kucinich, still standing strong as ever on every issue that matters. Here is his own leadership statement opposing telecom immunity
The veto threat by the President is just the latest example of the use of fear and intimidation -- in the name of "national security" - to secure legislative authority to violate the Constitutional rights and protections of American citizens. I strenuously object to any immunity for telecommunications companies and demand a full accounting of these companies' involvement to Congress and to the American public. When corporations cooperate with the government to strip people of their Constitutional rights, that is a textbook description of fascism. There must not be any place in America for this type of conduct.
And yet, even now, powerful corporations are pouring money into Dennis's district, to try to buy his seat out from under him by threatening him in his own primary. They are running malicious attack ads in heavy rotation. Please consider making a donation to Dennis now, to help him fight back.
Fight Back Dennis Donations:
http://www.usalone.com/fight_back_kucinich2.php
And to thank you for standing with him, Dennis wants to send you his own special commemorative edition of the pocket Constitution with any donation of $100 or more. Remember, even if you had already donated the limit to his courageous presidential run, you can donate as much as another $2300 to the congressional seat defense. In fact, if you are so fortunate as to be able to contribute $1000 or more, Dennis will personally autograph your new pocket constitution for you.
Dennis would not be silenced and neither will we. We need more like Dennis Kucinich, not less. We need to protect the ones we've got with everything we've got.
So please, submit the action pages on telecom immunity, call all your members of Congress again and again, because that is the most important contribution of all. But if you also have to means to help Dennis continue to stand up for you, your contribution to him right now could make the critical difference.
Paid for by the Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee
Please take action NOW, so we can win all victories that are supposed to be ours, and forward this alert as widely as possible.
If you would like to get alerts like these, you can do so at http://www.usalone.com/in.htm
Invite to the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania Convention
Dear Libertarian,
I am proud to invite you to the 2008 Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania Convention on March 14, 15 & 16 at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania (www.desmondgv.com). This location, west of Philadelphia, offers easy access via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Schuylkill Expressway or Rt 202. The hotel facility was selected for it's high quality accommodations, great food and state-of-the-art technology.
This convention will be of particular importance, as we prepare for the 2008 elections. So far, we have eight Libertarian Presidential candidates confirmed to attend. Each contender for the party's nomination will have an opportunity to address the convention attendees with a short presentation and then come together for an exciting debate. This will be an excellent opportunity to evaluate these presidential hopefuls prior to the national convention in Denver.
To ensure that this will be one of the best conventions ever, the LPPa has joined forces with the New Jersey Libertarian Party and the West Virginia Libertarian Party. This unique tri-state convention will provide great opportunities to collaborate. In addition to the presidential debate, a wide range of workshops, speakers and social events are scheduled. Featured speakers will include Larken Rose, Michael Badnarik, Bill Redpath and Don Ernsberger. Our members are sure to be informed and inspired. Important party business and officer elections will also take place, so don't miss it.
In addition to the regular convention activities, members are invited to attend the Montgomery County Hospitality Suite on Friday & Saturday nights. Enjoy beverages with your fellow Libertarians while supporting our local activists.
Arrive Friday morning to take Michael Badnarik's full day Constitution class. Convention attendees save $50 on the tuition. Register for this class at www.ConstitutionPreservation.org.
Please take a minute to register online at www.lppa.org/convention. Save money by signing up by February 15th.
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to call me at 610-539-8825 or email jamesbabb@mac.com.
I look forward to seeing you!
James Babb
2008 LPPa Convention Chair
PS: Reserve your room at the Desmond by calling 610-296-9800. Mention "Libertarian Party" to get a room with a king size bed or two queen size beds for only $119 +tax.
PPS: Do you have a product or service of interest to Libertarians? If so, we have a limited number of exhibition tables available as well as advertising space in the convention booklet. Call 610-539-8825 for more information.
I am proud to invite you to the 2008 Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania Convention on March 14, 15 & 16 at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania (www.desmondgv.com). This location, west of Philadelphia, offers easy access via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Schuylkill Expressway or Rt 202. The hotel facility was selected for it's high quality accommodations, great food and state-of-the-art technology.
This convention will be of particular importance, as we prepare for the 2008 elections. So far, we have eight Libertarian Presidential candidates confirmed to attend. Each contender for the party's nomination will have an opportunity to address the convention attendees with a short presentation and then come together for an exciting debate. This will be an excellent opportunity to evaluate these presidential hopefuls prior to the national convention in Denver.
To ensure that this will be one of the best conventions ever, the LPPa has joined forces with the New Jersey Libertarian Party and the West Virginia Libertarian Party. This unique tri-state convention will provide great opportunities to collaborate. In addition to the presidential debate, a wide range of workshops, speakers and social events are scheduled. Featured speakers will include Larken Rose, Michael Badnarik, Bill Redpath and Don Ernsberger. Our members are sure to be informed and inspired. Important party business and officer elections will also take place, so don't miss it.
In addition to the regular convention activities, members are invited to attend the Montgomery County Hospitality Suite on Friday & Saturday nights. Enjoy beverages with your fellow Libertarians while supporting our local activists.
Arrive Friday morning to take Michael Badnarik's full day Constitution class. Convention attendees save $50 on the tuition. Register for this class at www.ConstitutionPreservation.org.
Please take a minute to register online at www.lppa.org/convention. Save money by signing up by February 15th.
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to call me at 610-539-8825 or email jamesbabb@mac.com.
I look forward to seeing you!
James Babb
2008 LPPa Convention Chair
PS: Reserve your room at the Desmond by calling 610-296-9800. Mention "Libertarian Party" to get a room with a king size bed or two queen size beds for only $119 +tax.
PPS: Do you have a product or service of interest to Libertarians? If so, we have a limited number of exhibition tables available as well as advertising space in the convention booklet. Call 610-539-8825 for more information.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Now there are three. Memo to Mike Huckabee, counting counts
It is hard to support a guy for President that can't count.
Newsmax.com - Mike Huckabee Comments on Romney News: "'This is a two-man race for the nomination, and I am committed to marching on. I believe in the importance of a strong national defense -- which includes winning the war against Islamic extremists and the protection of American sovereignty.Huckabee should know better, when making an official statement.
Bush asks Senate to OK international pact against steroids - Thursday February 7, 2008 2:53PM
When Bush asks the US Senate to act swiftly, I take pause.
It is NOT okay for government to move swiftly into a realm where we play and just want to have fun. Getting government involved has a way of sucking the fun out of things.
How can the US be a leader -- or -- "solidify our nation's place as a leader in the worldwide effort to rid athletics of cheating through chemistry" -- when there are already more than 70 other nations that have approved the agreement.
When the US is 71st -- at best -- it isn't at the front of the pack. Well, to be sure, there are plenty in the US of A -- plenty of US citizens that is -- that have been at the cutting-edge in this battle for fairness, education, exposure -- and sadly, cheating too.
I like the fact that the war on drug use in sports has been a private affair so far. It has been beyond the scope of the US Senate and US Government officials -- mostly.
SI.com - More Sports - Bush asks Senate to OK international pact against steroids - Thursday February 7, 2008 2:53PMPresident Bush asked the Senate to swiftly approve an agreement ratified by more than 70 nations to fight the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in sports.It is okay to move swiftly against something that allows people to move more swiftly.
It is NOT okay for government to move swiftly into a realm where we play and just want to have fun. Getting government involved has a way of sucking the fun out of things.
How can the US be a leader -- or -- "solidify our nation's place as a leader in the worldwide effort to rid athletics of cheating through chemistry" -- when there are already more than 70 other nations that have approved the agreement.
When the US is 71st -- at best -- it isn't at the front of the pack. Well, to be sure, there are plenty in the US of A -- plenty of US citizens that is -- that have been at the cutting-edge in this battle for fairness, education, exposure -- and sadly, cheating too.
I like the fact that the war on drug use in sports has been a private affair so far. It has been beyond the scope of the US Senate and US Government officials -- mostly.
I do worry about the use of performance-enhancing drugs from the sandlots to the scholastic arenas more than at the elite levels.
"The use of performance-enhancing drugs by elite athletes sets a dangerous example for millions of young Americans, encouraging young people to take grave risks with their health and safety," Perino said.
Preposterous! Penn Hills Parents go far from the Indian Reservation to dish out a living hell.
Gordon's coaching future uncertain'I just think you don't have the right to play God with kids' lives,' Mr. Rash said.No coach wants to play the role of God with kids' lives.
However, some parents seem willing to put some coaches through a living hell with preposterous claims.
Go get your mail yourself. Check in. Self determination works.
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