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POPSNew ID rules complicate travel
Drivers licenses will not be valid ID for boarding aircraft. There is now REAL ID, which seems equivalent to an internal passport. It's only a matter of time before they point how easy it would be to implant a registered ID chip at birth, before anyone has had time to argue. The political 'Dream' is to know where everyone is all of the time, and be able to track money, wherever it is. To the mite. Why is it taking so long with all of the talk of wars and enemies through the development of civilization, for people to work out that Mankind must have an aspect to it's character that makes it it's own worst enemy. We have spent our entire History Shadow Boxing. If we see a 'mirror' we try and smash the glass, because we are afraid we may see our true selves. While cutting our hands on the glass, we pretend there is a victory. An image is a poor substitute for something we have a clear view of. Our own hearts. I thought the aim of the constitution was to prevent things like this happe
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POPSBhutto sent Blitzer Security Email Only to be released if she was killed. Bhutto wasn't worried about al Qaeda. She could feel Musharraf breathing down her neck. I'm sure Musharraf resigned as leader of the army only after he was confident that he could win the election. A thorn by any other name is still a thorn. Bhutto was an unpredictable complication. BUT. They knew who committed the crime before it was committed. Ironic that she was on Stage. The more I see the actions of the 'leaders' today the more I'm reminded of Lady Macbeth. "Out Damned Spot" she wailed as she tried to wash the blood off her hands. The blood will never be washed off. The halls of power are becoming Stately mausoleums. "Whitewashed Tombs"
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POPSThe Funniest Joke in the World The Joke was classified by the Military, because of it's devastating effects. One of the reasons, with national security, that some things need to be kept a secret.
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POPSUS, Iraq deal sees long term US prescence Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikai said there have, since 1990, been UN restrictions that have imposed on the leadership of Iraq as 'punishment' for the invasion of Kuwait, that need to be lifted, before the international forces mandate could be renewed. Imposed on the Leadership in 1990? A lot has changed in then. So why are the United Nations suddenly supposed to be calling the shots? Seems like so-one will be comig home, the name will just change from being Troops-To security forces.
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POPSRepublican's Thompson urges expanded Military One Million Ground Troops, Better Military equipment more funding for Veterans. Great Promises, but do they have the money? Or the people? Private Security can be expensive. Have Politicians ever been taught about Budgets? Well...They're not spending their own money. They get tax breaks! When there is a win they take credit when there is a loss they call it a "win" and blame the enemy for a reason that best suits the social climate. If he becomes commander in chief he should show his faith in the troop and serve in the front line. Of course that would be as insane as believing that a Million member ground force could be raised, when there aren't two nickel's to rub together
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POPSTB - Tuberculosis - dreaded past plague or next one? So you thought TB, like Polio had been eradicated? Not! Wrong on both counts. The "terror" that the world's political leaders should be actively worried and working on to provide security for their peoples are the ancient terrors of disease and hunger! Security from those terrors would be better protection from those who might want to recruit your people to become a "terrorist."
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POPSThink Tank: Climate Affects Security. People start to feel insecure when they can't breathe. They say 'Climate Scientists' underestimated how quickly the climate would change through fear of being alarmist. Now It's seen to be a threat to security, as 'Discovered' by the 'Think Tank' In the words of a septic tank "What a load of crap" The Deaf and Blind have decided to speak.
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POPSAIPAC Agents Charged With Spying -- Rice and Neocons Subpoenaed Look at how the media covers this story below on "Rice Subpoenaed"". Journalism 101 says you headline the main subject, not the peripheral subjects. Let's cut through the double talk on this article that treats Israel, AIPAC and Jewish agents with kid gloves. Headline should read: "AIPAC Charged With Spying -- Rice and Neocons Subpoenaed". Now that would sell newspapers! Now the article goes on to say (listen to this), the lobbyist received information from a "now convicted Pentagon official and passed it on..." (why not name him?). That would be Larry Franklin, no? This article is designed to save AIPAC's arse from a Second round of public humiliation. Look at the special treatment of the "news" for AIPAC! You have to look so close to see the real story here. Notice that two major neocons--Armitage and Wolfowitz are not mentioned in headline either, just Rice. (AIPAC is certain that the neocons will lie for them).
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POPSChe Guevara's Hair Lock to be Auctioned The Auction is being held in Dallas Texas, and has 'extra security', after monitoring 'leftist bloggers' upset that the company is profiteering from Guevara's death.(being blogged is certainly threatening.) They also seem puzzled by the absolute polarization of the attitude toward the Auction. They have obviously been living in a bubble too.
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POPSU.S. Nuclear Weapons Being “Guarded” by Israel
The neoconservatives, the "intelligence experts" (neocon propagandists), and the Bush/Cheney administration have been warning since 9/11 of "mushroom clouds", "dirty bombs", and "spectacular" terrorist events saying "its not if, its when". While the rhetoric ramped up along with alerts during critical legislation or 2004 elections, their threats (warnings, say they) should not be ignored. One of their chief suggestions has been that "nuclear weapons" could "fall into the hands of terrorists" (always Arab or Islamic fundamentalists they say) that "want to kill us all". This article at the site linked shows the extent of power Israel has over the United States, e.g. security at most all airports, phone records of all Americans through Amdocs, and now this! Then there are the key neoconservatives and/or Zionists they occupy key positions inside and outside U.S. gov't. Remember also the recent B52 Nuke "accident", and remember this article if a nuke ever detonates in the U.S.
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POPSBlackwater likely to be reassigned "There is a mutual feeling that the Sept 16 shooting deaths, mean the company cannot continue in it's current role"US officials said. "No diplomats have died while riding in Blackwater's heavily armed convoys."(Surprise?) They are unlikely to be fired, but are likely to be reassigned-and kept on the payroll.
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POPSBlackwater draws guns on U.S. Soldiers More: Testifying before Congress last week, 38-year-old Blackwater chief Erik Prince vigorously defended his company's "dedicated security professionals" In deflecting questions about a drunken Blackwater operative who allegedly shot and killed a bodyguard for Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdul Mahdi in the Green Zone on Christmas Eve last year, Prince said that the employee, later identified as Andrew Moonen, had been fined and fired. But on Friday House Oversight Committee chairman Rep. Henry Waxman released a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recounting evidence that Moonen was able to return to Iraq and worked there for another company.
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POPSForeign guards kill two women in Baghdad. The security company was unnamed. Blackwater were not involved, according to the U.S. Embassy, who said Blackwater only worked for them. Who it was will no doubt be revealed by Iraqi Authorities
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POPSIraqi Authorities call for Blackwater Trial, and Compensation Are they sending the FBI in to ensure Blackwater are removed and tried in American Courts, rather than Iraqi. They are 'Guests' in Iraq. Who's guests? Will the trial of some token elements of the war be used by Republicans to infer they have reformed. The BIG question I haven't heard them mentioned, but they are the cash cow. Can they use Blackwater to give Halliburton a low profile ? I was going to go on about Halliburton, but that may be better in another clip. Wikki can give a bit of an idea . Has any one heard of sending witnesses to the front line ? I suppose there's no point when you can get away with something by simply denying it. "Prove It" No they are responsible to the people.They are claiming innocence because there is no evidence either way but talk. That's Bullshit. The evidence is being methodically hidden or destroyed. Do those who started this war suffer in the slightest? No, they just collect blood money. Suffering is for the people.
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POPSU S Video shows 'simulated hacker attack Looks like establishing grounds for internet restrictions, but maybe I'm too cynical. It does seem a primed audience of people being told of the danger of cyber attacks while they still have trouble down loading.(Staff do that.) Beware of those who are afraid of that which they refuse to try and understand. It's a self destructive loop
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POPSAxis of Evil: SOA School of the Americas/WHINSEC "SOA Watch is an independent organization that seeks to close the US Army School of the Americas, under whatever name it is called, through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and non-violent protest, as well as media and legislative work. The Pentagon has responded to the growing movement and Congress' near closure of the SOA with a PR campaign to give the SOA a new image. In an attempt to disassociate the school with its horrific past, the SOA was renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation in January of 2001."
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POPSBush-'03:Saddam will flee with $1 Billion Bush told Spanish Prime minister Jose Maria Aznar, one month before invasion of Iraq, that it was believed that Hussein had been talking with Egyptians about exile with $1billion, and WMD information, according to a transcript of a meeting at Crawford ranch published in Spanish newspaper El Pais. The article did not specify as to whether the WMD information was with regard to manufacture, evidence of the means by which they acquired, or details of their relocation or disposal. (The information carried by Saddam, reminds me of the 6000 pages of Saddam Hussein's 'confession' that was submitted as evidence before the U.N. resolution to invade, subsequently withheld by the Administration for 'Security' reasons. I have not heard any mention of this withheld information since.
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POPSU.S. Ignored Iraq's Complaints About Blackwater
Although the U.S. government says it respects Iraq's sovereignty, they still insist on maintaining their original decision to protect American contractors from being held responsible for obeying Iraqi law. The Iraqi government has been complaining to the U.S. about Blackwater's dangerous and reckless behaviour but their concerns have fallen on totally deaf ears. Meanwhile, Iraqi citizens are allegedly being mowed down in Baghdad and Iraq can do nothing about it. They cannot bring charges against the company or individuals because of the exclusionary status of American contractors. They cannot even legally tell them to leave the country because the U.S. is responsible for hiring them, and Iraq gets no response or cooperation from the people in charge. Just another way the U.S. is projecting its arrogance and lack of concern for the Iraqi civilians who are getting killed in the crossfire. Hell, we don't even keep track of the number of people who die in our military attacks.
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POPSBush Admin urges Social Security fix The Economy has been fixed like a dog. Spend the pension fund in a chronic bout of pyromania, then go on as though things like that happen all the time. Reduce benefits, but cut taxes. The rich benefit from this war. They should pay for it. No, the pensioners and unemployed pay. If you don't wan't your benefits reduced join the Marines. If the U.S. goes bankrupt, the rich have it planned. They have moved the money offshore, and kept the debt in the U.S. When the U.S. is declared banktupt, they can bunker down until the debt is discharged, then bring the money back. Dubai is a lovely place for a long holiday, no expenses spared.
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POPSIraq concedes possible 'Security Vacuum' Blackwater resumed guarding a reduced number of U.S. convoys on Firiday. Iraqis say new rules must be put in place. So they've got the U'.S. military covering Iraq, and they have a 'security vacuum'. They'll need more troops
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