July 6, 2010: (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/taser-makers-challenge-canada-stun-gun-inquiry-findings/story-e6frg6so-1225888422418) Taser makers challenge Canada stun gun inquiry findings, www.theaustralian.com.au (Search results) “Dziekanski, a new immigrant from Poland, spent some 10 hours lost at the airport before becoming distraught and throwing furniture. He died minutes after police … Continue reading →
G20 reporters file complaints to Ont. police watchdog, vancouversun.com, June 20, 2010 “On Tuesday, Jesse Rosenfeld, Amy Miller, Daniel McIsaac and Lisa Walter each filed complaints about their arrests with the Office of Independent Police Review Director. “Montreal-based journalist Amy … Continue reading →
Samuel L. Jackson stars in “Unthinkable” (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00031845.html) where the character is supposed to torture the fantasy terrorist in a fantasy scenario. Liam Neeson’s character in the movie “Taken” was engaged in torture according to reviews. And of course we … Continue reading →
The neoconservative Project for a New American Century, produced a report in September 2000, before 9/11, Rebuilding America’s Defenses: Strategy, Forces and Resources For a New Century [original link: http://www.newamericancentury.org/RebuildingAmericasDefenses.pdf]. On p. 51, it states: “Further, the process of transformation, … Continue reading →
Eventually, you’re supposed to feel intimidated. You’re supposed to feel afraid. But at the same time, you’re supposed to believe the Establishment’s stories, their version of events. You’re supposed to believe at first that the abuse and injustice is only … Continue reading →
MPs, peers urge torture inquiry, news.bbc.co.uk, August 4/2009 “A parliamentary committee has called for an independent inquiry into claims of UK security services’ complicity in the torture of terrorism suspects. “…allegations include the rendition and alleged abuse of British resident … Continue reading →
Public Private Partnership Karen De Coster, mises.org, 5/22/2009: Obama to Government Motors: “Let’s Roll” Perhaps the most disturbing casualties of government intervention are General Motors and Chrysler, two disgraced automakers that have gone from private ownership to the public trough … Continue reading →
Torture by U.S. Government The Times: President Obama to restart Guantanamo Bay military tribunals, May 15 ‘09 …US Department of Justice memos released in April revealed that Sheikh Mohammed was waterboarded 183 times in a single month…. … the President … Continue reading →
9/11 9/11 Revealed – The New Evidence by Ian Henshall is a substantive overview of issues raised by investigators who challenge the official 9/11 story. Another book I’ve almost finished is Debunking 9/11 Debunking by David Ray Griffin. Shocking and … Continue reading →
I attended the all-candidates debate at Albert Campbell Collegiate on Tuesday morning (Oct. 7th). There were really two debates and it was fairly intense. Half the students were there for the first hour and then the other half came for the … Continue reading →