Supporters of A.C.L.U. Call for the Ouster of Its Leaders
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under ACLU, News | 5 Comments
Wow! This is quite interesting, especially since Stoptheaclu.com made the NY Times!
NY Times:
More than 30 longtime supporters of the American Civil Liberties Union are calling for the ouster of the organization’s leadership, saying it has failed to adhere to the principles it demands of others and thus jeopardized the organization’s effectiveness.
The new group is [...]
Interrogation Rules: The Kos Twist
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under War On Terror | 2 Comments
Given the daily hoopla on the new rules on interrogation and terrorist tribunals, it is not surprising that “Steven D” wrote an obviously disapproving post at Daily Kos.
Since yours truly has 8 years of experience as an Army interrogator, a triple digit record of real time interrogations in Somalia, and has extensively taught military interrogation [...]
Alert: Contact Your House Representatives Now To Pass Public Expression Of Religion Act
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under 1st Amendment, ACLU, Church And State, News | 16 Comments
Update: HOUSE PASSES PERA: 244 TO 173!Update: ROLL CALL VOTE IN HOUSE ON PERA AT 6:30 (EDT) CONTACT CONGRESS NOW!
S 3696 (PERA), sponsored by Sen. Brownback (R-Kan), a companion bill to H.R. 2679 (PERA), sponsored by Rep. Hostetter (R-Ind.), would amend all relevant federal laws to eliminate the authority of judges to award [...]
Beyonce Knowles a Racist?
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under ACLU | Comments Off
We read:
“Pop star Beyonce Knowles has sparked controversy by saying she only makes records for black people.
Since the Deja Vu singer made the astonishing statement sales of her new album, B’Day, have fallen by 70 per cent in the US.
Beyonce, 25, said in an interview with Blender magazine: “I make black records. I write records [...]
Amazing Racism Conviction in the Unhinged Kingdom
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under ACLU | 1 Comment
We read:
“A member of the British National Party was convicted yesterday of racially abusing an Asian woman, although the victim has never been traced and the exact words that he used could not be heard by the only witness.
Source
The British establishment live in fear of the BNP as it is the only major party [...]
ACLU Condemn State Department’s Decision to Deny Visa To Radical Islamic Scholar
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under ACLU, News, War On Terror | 3 Comments
Via ACLU:
The ACLU, American Academy of Religion, American Association of University Professors, New York Civil Liberties Union and PEN American Center sued the government for preventing their members from meeting with Ramadan and hearing constitutionally protected speech. The lawsuit came after the government invoked the Patriot Act’s “ideological exclusion” provision to prevent Ramadan from accepting [...]
Quick Hits
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under ACLU | Comments Off
I’ve been pretty busy today and I’m headed out on errands for the evening. I wanted to share a few links for you guys to visit while I’m out. I’d also love for you to share some links with me.
Ms Underestimated celebrates her one year blogiversary. Go tell her congrats.
I’m two days [...]
Boston Herald Columnist: AP Hopelessly Biased
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under Illegal Activities, News, War On Terror | Comments Off
Jules Crittenden, writing in the Boston Herald, examines the Associated Press’ actions in light of the detention of AP photographer Bilal Hussein, captured by Coalition forces with al Qaeda terrorists and a weapons cache earlier this year:
The Associated Press, the reliable just-the-facts news agency you and I once knew, no longer exists. Amoral propagandists have [...]
More Accusations Of Racism Thrown At Senator Allen, (Update) Allen Campaign Responds
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under News | 2 Comments
Update: It was all huge smear job. Captain Ed scolds and spanks Salon like they need.
Quite terrible accusations are being made against Senator Allen. He is going to have an uncomfortable job defending himself against these claims. I passed it on to Allah Pundit who has responded with a wow! [...]
DRUDGE: Clinton Meltdown? Or Savvy Political Positioning? (AUDIO)
Posted on September 25, 2006 - Filed Under News, War On Terror | 5 Comments
Mat Dudge joins others in asserting that Clinton’s anger was likely scripted political strategy — a move to position the Clinton’s as vicitims of the right-wingers at FOX NEWS and therefore neutralize FOX’s ability to criticize Hillary during her presidential run.
Drudge opines in the 10:30 - 11:00 segment of his radio show.
