Eye on the Ball Conservatives: Free Speech
by Brian JenningsBecause I am a conservative, I am obviously a racist. Because I am a conservative, I am a homophobe. Because I am a conservative, I am Islamaphobic. Because I am a conservative, I am hateful. And, Homeland Security says I’m a right wing extremist. B.S. If conservatives were endangered by global warming, the left would abandon their hysteria about it. The last few weeks have been incredible in terms of the left exerting their new found power. They are punch drunk with sinister goals.
Hillary Clinton laughs during an interview about Somali pirates. Obama wants to consider prosecution of those who used torture tactics that Karl Rove says saved Los Angeles from a World Trade Center type attack. Nancy Pelosi says those of us who spoke and participated in the Tea Bag parties were astro-turfers. Harry Reid told KKOH radio in Reno that only 250 people showed up in Carson City for a rally when there were thousands. Janeane Garofalo says anyone who showed up to the Tea Parties was a racist. Miss California is a homophobe. She put her convictions above winning. David Letterman and Jon Stewart insult us on TV. Where does it stop?
It won’t stop. In fact, it’s only beginning. Much of the media, as Rush Limbaugh says, has become “butt boys” with the administration. The fact of the matter is, there is no journalism in America. There is only conservative talk radio and Fox News to oppose the administration. They, in turn, call us ”tea-baggers.” I didn’t know that was something conservatives spent much time contemplating.
Much of this politically-correct hysteria is being driven by groups like Media Matters for America. Headed by David Brock, this group has become America’s Speech Police. At every opportunity, they attack conservative media personalities. According to many of these conservative media personalities, Media Matters takes comments out of context to further their cause of accusing conservatives of being hateful. I agree. They are trying to destroy conservative values in America. The way to do that is to destroy conservative media.
As a long-time talk radio programmer, I can tell you this attack is not only real, it is the biggest danger we face in America. We can talk about how the “porkulus bill” creates debt for generations to come. We can point out the waste in the omnibus bill. We can assert that Obama is endangering our nation to more terrorism. But these leftists have a more important goal. If they control speech and thought, they control all our rights as Americans. All other rights hinge on our free speech rights. No other rights matter if free speech rights are compromised.
They want to kill conservatism. And, they are doing it – unless you speak up. At a Tea Party rally, I saw some hope and optimism that Americans who have traditional core values are still hopeful. Despite negative press by the mainstream “butt boys”, they are still optimistic that they can have an impact on the future of our great country. I am also optimistic.
But, please be aware. Coming soon, there will be yet another change in direction in Washington DC. The Federal Communications Commission will soon have a 3-2 Democrat majority and it’s the goal of liberals to force conservative voices aside in the media – as if they don’t control most of the media anyway. If they begin regulating speech through new Fairness Doctrine-like regulations which Democrats favor, this nation will be lost. Government has no right to regulate content in America. But, Democrats think otherwise. Just look at the myriad of comments favoring speech regulation that came out in January and February from Bill Clinton, Debbie Stabenow, Tom Harkin, Jerry Brown, and many others. Coincidence? Hardly. It’s time to speak out against any potential speech controls in America.
The left asserts this is paranoia. But all we have to do it connect the dots. Why would so many of them voice their support of a “Fairness Doctrine” type of regulation for the media in the first weeks of the new administration? Why would they allow Senator Richard Durbin to pass an amendment with language that would allow them to force conservatives voices aside with stealth-like regulations which accomplish the goals of the Fairness Doctrine? Why would Obama declare war on Rush Limbaugh? Why would Hispanic and Islamic groups push the theory that conservative talk radio is “hate” radio and ask the FCC to investigate. They claim they favor free speech…..but…..
I think we are on the brink of tyranny because of speech controls. It’s a sad day in America when anyone suggests speech regulation. Free speech isn’t pretty. But, to remain free, we must keep government out of the regulation process. Soon, the Senate will take up the confirmation of Obama’s FCC Chairman nominee, Julius Genachowski. Beware.
Brian Jennings is a 40-year talk radio programming veteran. His book, endorsed by Mark Levin, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity will be out May 5th. “Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio” can be viewed at www.censorshipbook.com.
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the liberal left hates christians, conservatives, our constutional freedoms. We must fight back and stop there evil agenda before it destroys our nation
Their plan is simple: if you're depending on an open revolt by your opponents and they don't cooperate, then define down revolt.
If holding the Constitution as the law of the land and speaking my mind makes me a right-wing terrorist in their definition, then that's what I'll be. The label they apply won't change what I am, and it won't make me apologize for it.
A sober and scary shot over the bow for all who consider themselves to be Free… Mr Jennings is absolutely correct. Fact is, the Left knows that if nothing is done to change the dialectic landscape they will lose in 2010, and lose big. Just like in 1994. So, there are two tracks that are being followed:
1) Steamroll the opposition. That is happening AS WE SPEAK. Checked out the climate change issue this week?
lawyers will be able to sue anyone who, quite literally BREATHES.
2) Silence the opposition. If successful, they can gerrymander new Congressional districts with new Democrat
majorities, and with tens of thousands of government paid 'volunteers' pad the voter rolls and no one will know of it. Ergo, winning the election despite huge public disatisfaction.
It is the last fact- that the public is growing restless and disatisfied- that worries them the most, the 'Tea Party' flap proved it. So, if you can't please 'em, shut 'em the hell up…
The red cape is the release of these torture memos, taxes, and on and on and on,,,, and we keep charging it like Lucy's football…. Obama's the Matador and the spears that will bring us down are free speech.
Jenning's is absolutely right — we have to stop charging the cape, playing Obama's game, and focus on Free Speech.
I can't wait to read his book.
The ability to control what people hear on a daily basis is the power to shape opinion. Conservatives must fight back on all fronts to keep the left from being able to achieve control of the flow of information or to keep the left from being able to label us.
Everyone forgets, but the first objective for every single dictator has been to gain control of the avenues of speech. From Eastern Europe after the war, to Russia, Germany and Italy, to modern South America, in each instance, the ability to control the flow of information gave these people the power to demonize their opposition, to control what people knew and believed, and to eliminate the checks on their power right under the noses of the people.
It was by these means that they convinced normal people that their neighbors were the enemy and needed to be controlled or rounded up or exterminated.
Well, we could concentrate on every little insult some left moron spews out and get really really angry about it. But you know what? Clinton derangement syndrome, especially with a biased press wasn't all that effective, was it?
There are a lot of moderate Democrats out there who aren't big fans of insane spending and taxing levels. Going nuclear on liberals in general isn't going to convince them we aren't kooks. Making sound arguments will.
I like the tea party approach. We're all in this together because the administration and congress have gone nuts and we have to do something about it, stat.
Or, we could get really really angry at the wrong things and lose the war. As Instapundit says, be a Happy Warrior for freedom.
"And, Homeland Security says I’m a right wing extremist."
No, DHS said right-wing extremists are right-wing extremists. The only people who see an equivalence between "conservative" and "right-wing extremist" are conservatives. Which is quite revealing.
A troll? On earth day? Do you know how much harm you're computer use is doing to the environment? Not to mention the black smoke pouring from your ears.
A troll? On earth day? Do you know how much harm you're computer use is doing to the environment? Not to mention the black smoke pouring from your ears.
Bolshevik hero Mao Tse Tung told us that power comes from the barrel of a gun. I suggest "conservatives" ponder the this Communist wisdom as we are soon to be on the receiving end of it. When we rediscover our backbones and are willing to do what it takes to wrest control of our own dang country — we might actually win. Until then, "conservatives" are the perfect opponent: weak, unthreatening, easily spooked, and unwilling to fight let alone (literally) spill blood. Mao would surely have recognized this as a great — if pathetic — victory according to that other Chinese philosopher, Sun Tsu
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which is, of course, why Hitler's first order of affairs was firearms confiscation…
there are many moderates who wanted change from the Bush era but didn't sign on for this; they are to be welcomed to the land of the living… sound arguments abound in conservative America and as long as there is a breath in our collective bodies honest debate will flourish.
The only two things you revealed are that you didn't read the wording of DHS, and you have a really stupid name. If you describe a jackass in detail and then call it a mongoose it doesn't change the fact that you described a jackass. Your description of a jackass would be very accurate since you got it from looking in the mirror.
I second the motion. Stay focused, stay polite – and stay the course.
"the first objective for every single dictator has been to gain control of the avenues of speech"…and disarm the public.
I haven't had this much fun since the last time I was on the Attorney General's list of subversives. What an honor. This makes the third time in my young life that I've made the honors list. "If this be treason, make the most of it" (no, that remark was not contemporaneous with my first time on the list, wiseguys). I promise to work hard to maintain this honor.
Forget Hitler for a moment because people mistakenly believe he was somehow a unique case. Look at Eastern Europe. Most Americans don't realize that at the end of the war, the Russians agreed to allow free elections in each of the Eastern European countries. In each instance, the communists ended up as only minority partners in the government — and they took over the ministry of information (and usually the police) as part of the coalition. They then used their control of the MOI to control of the news flow.
Suddenly, the other parties began being portrayed as incompetent, corrupt or criminal. Violence by pro-communist groups went unreported. The murder of the opposition party leader in Czechoslovakia was reported as a suicide — "he" shot "himself" several times before throwing himself out of a window. In a few short months, this destablized the opposition and gave the left the support/passivity they needed from the population to take over the rest of the government. You know the rest.
Our left doesn't seem to have the same intent to create a communist state, but their tactics are disturbingly the same.
I agree whole heartedly. I am sick of being bullied by these people and their politically correct bull crap! I have decided, recently (post tea party–I missed them because I had to work), that I am making a stand. If these people want a go, lets give it to them. I am a believer in the Constitution, if they want to take it away, they are going to have a fight getting it from me. I am making a stand and my motto is that of the Gadsden flag: Don't Tread On Me! As a newly labeled Right-Wing Extremist, I am standing up for my rights.
Moreover, people look at the present and say we aren't like the Germans. But the Germans weren't like the Germans either until they got hit with a steady drumbeat from the news, from propaganda and from culture (like movies) that the Je ws were subhuman creatures. They didn't just wake up and say, let's get rid of these people, that belief was put into them.
Same thing with the cultural revolution. It took a steady, one-way drumbeat to get an otherwise indifferent population worked up to the point where they called out and killed anyone they considered counter-revolutionary. No one would have believed the Chinese would have done that if you'd talked to them the year before. But a year later, after steady propaganda, they called out friends, families, teachers, landlords, scientists, etc. and put then to death in village after village.
(cont)
And if you think we can't be worked up that way, think about how little it took for people to want to see bankers punished last month. Want to bet we can't push that a lot farther after a year or two of anti-banker propaganda? Don't believe they can't do the same thing with "conservatives."
The sad thing is that many people don't care that the O-team want to do this. There are complacent, uninformed people that just stand in the background. I think this is one of the biggest weaknesses to the country, people not standing up for their basic rights. That is why I am making my stand (see previous comment under apotheosis' post). Oh, and they can pry my guns out of my cold, dead hands.
ok, the Hitler thing was a gimme, we'll admit. You are correct when you say the left in this country doesn't have the same intent. However, this is why Marx referred to them as 'useful idiots'… he understood that as long as one capitalist exists he would own everything in the world. There really isn't any such thing as a 'little' socialism, or a 'little' fascism- like the Fabian society in England, it was understood that the outcome- full and complete secular atheistic government control- was never in doubt. Just the speed in which it was achieved…
Basically, they hate America. And want to "change" it into the image of the B.O.zo that was elected.
no, DHS said that returning Vets are likely targets to be recruited by right wing extremists- as if they don't have any problem with that… and that is what is revealing.
I thought it was: "If this be treason, then make my a double."
Well said, K. Becoming hysterical like the hysterical Left does no one any good. However, slow and steady action will win the race–along with refusing to re-elect Congressmen (and women) who don't listen to their constituents. We've got a few of them in AZ who say one thing and do another. We, voters, are just as accountable.
Which is why every known dictator nationalizes the press and imprisons artists first.
Wow, I hope I can finally request my FBI file and there will be something in it!! Color me subversive! Hey, Andrew, when does the Treason by Reason bar open?
I know. I just haven't been as much fun since I stopped drinking. I guess I took "sober as a judge" a little too literally.
The underlying message I got from the DHS report is that the government fears it's citizens, and that is a good thing.
It's actually the "No Rhyme or Reason" bar.
All those that came before us new what they were talking about, whether they were laying out how to achieve socialism, communism, capitalism, etc. The thinkers of the past knew how to achieve these goals, and told the world how to do it.
If we know what they are doing, and how they are doing it, we can stop them. It will take time, and it will be painful, but things will change.
It is very difficult to get people to understand when their rights are being assaulted. I think this comes from several problems with the human thought process:
1. People easily see the present, but have a hard time visualizing the future. Thus, they don't easily grasp that what sounds harmless today can become a disaster in the future.
2. People generally mind their own business and it takes a direct attack on them or someone close to them before they wake up and realize the danger to themselves.
3. Those who look to take away rights are very good at finding reasonable sounding arguments for doing so, and they understand incrementalism. Thus, they are very good at exploiting the two points above.
4. People assume good intentions on the part of their leaders, thus tend to trust those they should be watching.
That's why we need to remain vigilant and stand up whenever there is a problem.
It's already open. Drink 'em if you've got 'em!
Your statement is soooooooo…… full of contradictions
Liberal's like to associate Talk Radio with hate speech and militia recruitment, of which neither is true. I can guarantee that if Talk Radio is taken OFF the radio, that WILL be the biggest militia recruitment tool. I am no militiaman but I promise I will join one soon after they impose a new "Fairness Doctrine" and I will start the revolt by targeting anybody with an Obama sticker (or any other lame liberal sticker) on their car.
"Obama wants to consider prosecution of those who used torture tactics that Karl Rove says saved Los Angeles from a World Trade Center type attack."
Yeah, because everything Rove says should be considered gospel and he's never motivated by politics.
Here here K. Briliant! Bravo!
Which is why Hayek (or maybe it was von Mises, I forget) said that there can be no such thing as a middle way between capitalism and socialism (read: fascism), because there must be a repeated triangulation that will bring the society closer and closer to true socialism. And whose campaign speeches were about finding a compromise between unfettered market control and unfettered government control?
Friedrich Hayek, not Salma. Ought to be more specific here.
No, specifically they said that pro-lifers, Libertarians, Constitution Party members, Ron Paul supporters, military veterans, anti-illegal immigration folks, etc. are "right-wing extremists," and "potential terrorists." This includes a good deal of mainstream conservatives, who you clearly think are synonymous with real right-wing extremists.
Oily, nobody gives a $hit!
My thoughts exactly. People were storming where those bankers LIVED. It was a calculated move by the Obama Administration to whip people into a class-war frenzie……and it was easy….
I believe most hard core lefties would have no problems putting conservatives on trains, all they need is the thumbs up from Obama. Once he declares that conservatives need to go…..
Know what's really sad? I have a lot of friends who moved to the US from overseas. They came here for the liberty and freedom, because the United States was the freest nation on earth. Know what? They're talking about leaving.
The leftists in the government aren't done yet but even some of my foreign-born friends can see the writing on the wall, and they're looking to get out before the nation completes the transformation into a dictatorship.
That DHS report was intentionally 'leaked' to put the opposition on notice that "we're watching you!" I guess we're supposed to be frightened into submission. They are going to keep this up until they succeed or until Captain Rude Awakening shakes them out of their delusion.
Know what's really sad? I have a lot of friends who moved to the US from overseas. They came here for the liberty and freedom, because the United States was the freest nation on earth. Know what? They're talking about leaving.
The leftists in the government aren't done yet but even some of my foreign-born friends can see the writing on the wall, and they're looking to get out before the nation completes the transformation into a dictatorship.
That DHS report was intentionally 'leaked' to put the opposition on notice that "we're watching you!" I guess we're supposed to be frightened into submission. They are going to keep this up until they succeed or until Captain Rude Awakening shakes them out of their delusion.
I fought the Reds in Vietnam and Cambodia to many a life time ago.The way things are shaping up it looks like I might be fighting them here now. Two -Hundred and Thirty Four years ago a Valiant Virginian gentlemen said " IS LIFE SO DEAR OR PEACE SO SWEET AS TO BE PURCHASED AT THE PRICE OF CHAINS AND SLAVERY? FORBID IT ALMIGHTY GOD! I KNOW NOT WHAT COURSE OTHERS MAY TAKE, BUT AS FOR ME … GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH! Brother Patrick Henry's word's ring as true today…truer then they did all those many years ago. I know where I stand. Better to Die Free like a Lion then to live under the heel like a rat. God Bless America and the Men and Women Who Have, Are… and Will Keep Her FREE.
Andrew, what happens when the 'single dictator' are the organs of free speech, the television, the movies, the news and providers of opinion? We have become an edutainmnent society. As I look across the 'info-sphere', whether politics or pop culture, it seems the mass media are frequently lead by the social liberals. I now question, what happens next? What happens if they win majorities of like minded thinkers in the SC, legislatures, and the leadership of our bureaucrazys as we have in the US congress? The US has lost its center.
The Acorn sponsored "tours" of banker's houses in Connecticut did indeed have more than a whiff of Brownshirt coming off it.
How about Reason for Treason. It's sounds so much more subversive, doesn't it?
Of course it did, and it was only hardcore liberals and Obama Voters that went on these little "trips".
The underlying issue regarding liberals like this is that they consider nothing they do to be wrong. They are fanatical in their self-righteousness. And the vast majority of Obamabots have no idea why they adore him so much……creepy…..
I know I keep bringing up Hannah Arendt, but "Origins of Totalitarianism" is the definitive tome on what a dictator needs to do to gain complete control. And although there are multiple acts necessary to secure that control, the control (willing or unwilling) of the mass media is the first and most important step. Obama and his fellow-travelers have control of the mass media, except for talk radio–hence, the "fairness doctrine." Thus far, he has also been unable to gain control of the internet, but he's working on that, too. If this isn't all a plan, it sure as hell looks like one.
I supply the beer (or else), right?
Done !
Amen.
Wonderful post!!
Ditto.
[...] kinda busy today, but the march toward tyranny continues apace. Check this out, if you haven’t already. Much of this politically-correct hysteria is being driven by [...]
I think you're right, and that's why I'm so leery of these laws designed to "catch terrorists" or "protect intellectual property" on the internet. Or stop "hate speech", or "bring fairness" to the radio.
I am afraid that these laws are intended to shut down debate and to allow the left to demonize the right. But even if that isn't their intent, I'm concerned that these laws make it possible. So even if Obama isn't what our worst fears make him out to be, he is creating a world where our worst fears can come true. And that needs to be stopped.
or that they at least make it possible, which means that it
That's one of the traps. Most people think Hitler, Stalin, Mao — they were evil and they did this. They look at Obama and they say, he's not Hitler, so we're safe. But it wasn't just one man in any of these countries. It was a cadre of determined people, and a legion of fellow travelers or useful idiots who made it all work. We have that cadre in place already, and they are leading us in the same direction through group think.
If they succeed, it will be considered unpatriotic or shameful to express conservative views. You will see our views banned from the airwaves, and excised from films and books. And discrimination against people expressing those views will become socially acceptable — just like no one thinks twice about discriminating against a pedophile or a neo-Nazi today.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, along with bureaucratic "neutrality." As I'm sure you guessed, I only allowed Obama the possibility of "good intentions" for the sake of argument. I believe his intentions are actually to silence everyone who dares to oppose his national sermon.
I also meant to mention that Obama and his friends weren't too pleased with the Patriot Act. How quickly do you think they will seriously attempt to repeal it when they discover that their phony bete noir of domestic spying can actually work to their real advantage? Beware of any conservative or patriotic buzzwords you may use in your e-mails when Napolitano has her hands on the internet.
And the fact that Obama not only did not condemn the behavior, but instead he actually made the following statement to a group of bankers: "I'm the only thing that stands between you and the pitchforks." Very disturbing.
I no longer believe in his good intentions either. Time and time again, he has demonstrated an intention to push ideology no matter who he has to run over in the process (even his own supporters) and he reacts angrily to anyone who even suggests that they might be offering criticism.
For full disclosure, I was not happy with the Patriot Act. I don't see the need — it's really easy to get a judge's approval 24/7 for a wire tap, and it struck me that this was more about expanding power than protecting us. But I found it amazing that the same Democrats who latched onto this argument still voted for it. And I have no doubt that Obama will not give up ANY power he has.
That includes me.
I've been hollering so much at elected officials and the media lately, I'm pretty sure I'm already on the DHS list.
Yessir. I have fought these ba$tard$ since 1776 and by God I will fight them now. I think they know it's coming but count on us to run away before it starts.
Most reasonable and thinking conservatives had reservations about the Act, including me. It's been patched a couple of times to improve it, and it will never be perfect. But I'm not losing any sleep over it, except of course for what I said about Obama gleefully grabbing hold of information mining to sic Napolitano on us. As for my full disclosure. I am considerably less worried about the government interfering with some legalistic and abstract 4th Amendment right of protection from warrantless or easy-warrant searches of my internet correspondence than I am about real suppression of my 1st Amendment right to oppose the government, practice my religion, speak freely in public, and my 2nd Amendment right to protect myself from violations of the protections of the 1st.
Yes, I have the same experience. Two colleagues, both young (30s/40s) one an Indian Brahman, the other a Castilian Bolivian, independently told me they do not like political developments here as it reminds them of their native countries and the corruption that forced them away.
True – never, ever, ever concede "moral equivalency" between us and the Obamaniacs/Bolsheviks and their predecessors! They have worked tirelessly since the 1890s to foment Communist revolution (think McKinley assassination by a disciple of anarchist "Red Emma" Goldman). Now it seems they control the levers of power – but they do not control the people themselves. This is when they typically begin violent oppression, perhaps with a few "examples" who will be rounded up, prosecuted and imprisoned for daring to voice heterodoxy. Make no mistake about it – the Missouri Documents and the DHS "rightwing extremist" reports are to prepare the public for the demonization of what were, until multiculturalism materialized in the 1990s, TRADITIONAL, NORMAL, and BELOVED American values.
The irony in TV Land's portrayal of the American political landscape is that Conservatives still hold more territory rich in oil, minerals, agriculture, guns, God, country and defense than Statist's urbania which is heavily populated yet without the ability to produce basic necessities.
Eventually Americans will acknowledge that Liberalism is a luxury item Conservatism already understands is a product which cannot deliver food, fuel and protection to the people.
nothing like a conservative to apply pure logic to a situation and come out with a sage assessment in 60 words or less… they just want- that's all. Everything grows on trees to most liberals because, for the most part, they produce nothing. Except maybe ice cream…
And the ice cream was only by accident.
I'm concerned about both because I think that the invasion of my privacy is what allows them to target me for the violation of the rest of my rights.
But in any event, I am a firm believer in our rights — 1st, 2nd, 4th, etc, and I will oppose anyone (left, right or center) who tries to limit those rights. Those rights are the only thing that protects us from the evils that governments have done in other parts of the world on a pretty regular basis.
I agree entirely with this article. I, like some others, occasionally go over to Huffy Pot to irritate some idiots. You can make a perfectly valid point, with no curse words, no insults, and your comment will go into the ether, while someone with the "butt boy" philosophy can post anything they choose. Other times, they will post it, then come back and remove it later. I don't have to tell anyone here this – I'm only personally affirming what we all know. You basically have your "voice" removed from the discussion. It is indeed scary.
it was Freidrich Hayek- although Ludwig Von Mises weighed in on much the same territory. You cannot accomodate that which is diametrically opposed to you. You can only win, or surrender…
We still have to deal with the summer soldiers and sunshine patriots that he described so well.
chunky monkey an accident? cherries garcia an accident? heresy, you say…
I'm concerned about all of them, and then some, and didn't mean to suggest otherwise. But sooner or later, in almost every scenario, there is a judge willing to sign a warrant on the flimsiest of evidence. That is unreasonable. The 4th Amendment defends against unreasonable searches and seizures. That debate on what is reasonable and whether to quash and raverse a warrant will go on long after you and I have both faded into the sunset. I was merely expressing which rights I felt were in the most immediate peril.
I'm concerned about all of them, and then some, and didn't mean to suggest otherwise. But sooner or later, in almost every scenario, there is a judge willing to sign a warrant on the flimsiest of evidence. That is unreasonable. The 4th Amendment defends against unreasonable searches and seizures. That debate on what is reasonable and whether to quash and raverse a warrant will go on long after you and I have both faded into the sunset. I was merely expressing which rights I felt were in the most immediate peril.
I'm pulling off my tie now. The jacket is next. Don't get between me and that blackboard.
"sooner or later, in almost every scenario, there is a judge willing to sign a warrant on the flimsiest of evidence"
That's what first bothered me about the justifications given for the Patriot Act. They can usally get a warrant quicker than they can even set up the wire tap. So why did they need the Patriot Act? The more I looked, the less I liked.
P.S. I understood what you meant.
"The left asserts this is paranoia. But all we have to do it connect the dots."
Not for nuthin', friend, but… EVERY human being I've ever met outside of Kindergarten who used the phrase "connect the dots" conversationally was, in fact, massively paranoid.
Just sayin'.
I used to like Rainforrest crunch, but then it disappeared for some reason (no pun intended).
Good. Cuz I meant "quash and traverse," not "quash and raverse." I think a 4th Amendment violation done under color of authority at least leaves some kind of paper trail. Which is preferable to them spying on us in complete illegal secrecy without our having any means at all to remedy the wrong or even find out about it.
Great point about the Germans. Prior to WWI and even after, the Germans were the most highly regarded in the fields of science, philosophy, psychology, medicine, and theology.
It was also the German intellectuals who were the most enthusiastic supporters of Hitler after he achieved celebrity status after "Mein Kampf" was published, and who were the "Spring flowers" who carried the Nazis to power in the last free elections in 1932.
MovieBob – as enlightened as you THINK you are….they'll be coming after you first. If you're willing to turn your back on your country, you're willing to turn your back on THEM. At least we conservatives have the advantage of already being on the other side of the line. They'll have to cross it to stick their knives in us.
You? They'll step on your carcass on the way…
all you people here better shut the @#% up before we liberals come to get you in the middle of the night!!! HOW ABOUT CONNECTING THOSE DOTS?!
Obama MIGHT be doing us a favor.Waking up the patriots, conservatives, libertarians and centrist who all getting a wack in the side of the head.
Hey, I think we may have need Obama as a galavanizing force.
Thanks butthead.
it was killed off by Agent Orangsicle…
c'mon Bob, if you hang around outside Kindergarten, the police will be taking you away shortly. Leave the kids alone you pervert.
You are right, first, lets gut the CIA, then lets blame them when the next attack comes. yes, that will work.
Dweeb
As King Leonides and his 300 Spartan's said to Xerxes and his vast army of Persian Immortal's at Thermopyle, when asked to LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS . " COME AND TAKE THEM!"
LOL!! That's funny!
Terrible terrible writing from a stupid man. More please!
What are you going to get me with? Are you going to smother me with your rainbow flag or something? I'll give you my address so you can come meet my M4 Carbine.
I got really REALLY nasty smelling gas. its no joke buddy.
I give a $hit. don't I count?
you should tell them to leave.
yes, yes, yes! God Bless President Barack Hussein Obama – LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD!
This article is hogwash fear mongering. The vast majority of the democratic party does NOT support "fairness doctrine" anything. No one wants to "kill conservatism".
as a liberal, what I want is freedom to dissent. so dissent! I didn't see anyone try to stop you from your tea parties.
I laugh at the idiocy of it. but please… enjoy your liberty.
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