losturl (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} losturl) wrote,@ 2007-08-24 14:44:00 |
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[size=9]I'm probably one of the only people who bother to pay attention on a daily or weekly basis to the ongoing war our country is in. The major medias have slowed their coverage, but I assure you there is plenty to report. I find it sad that the BBC has more news on our government than our own news stations.
How many people know, or even care, about the NSA spy programs, or the attorney firings, or even News Corp purchasing yet another independent journal source?
grah! It makes me sick to know that people roll their eyes when someone talks about this shit "oh, it doesn't bother me, Im not being targeted." Your not? Go to the library, check out a copy of the Koran and a book or two about guns or explosives. I dare you.
Its scary how this apathy is parallel to the animation students fight over IS. How many people just didnt bother to care, or cared but didnt do anything? It bothered you to see that, see them being so unwilling to do something to change a vital part of their lives.
grah! /bang head
The ACLU, while they ifuriate me at times, is a great place to catch up on whats going on. Its not the most up-to date at times, but offers a good background on some major issues.
[url=http://www.aclu.org]ACLU.org[/url
http://www.aclu.org/safefree/general/31
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[url=http://wcbstv.com/local/local_stor
Unbelievably, Soldiers Must Pay For Damaged Equipment
Former Army Specialist Rodriguez started getting bills for $700 for lost or damaged government property this summer. Although he was discharged some four years ago, bills recently arrived demanding payment, but giving no details on what or why -- nor do they offer a way to dispute the charges.
"For doing my job you're going to bill me?" Rodriguez said.
And he's not alone. A 2006 government report found more than 1,000 soldiers being billed a total of $1.5 million. And while fighting overseas put their lives on the line, this battle on paper could cost them their future by ruining their credit. Rodriguez will be reported to credit agencies next month.
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I know religion is a major issue to talk about, and its hard to do so with out hurting someones wittle feelings, but its affecting our government in ways that are clearly hurting it.
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[url=http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/0
American military and political officials must, at the very least, have the foresight not to promote crusade rhetoric in the midst of an already religion-tinged war. Many of our enemies in the Mideast already believe that the world is locked in a contest between Christianity and Islam. Why are our military officials validating this ludicrous claim with their own fiery religious rhetoric?
It’s time to actively strip the so-called war on terror of its religious connotations, not add to them. Because religious wars are not just ugly, they are unwinnable. And despite what Operation Straight Up and its supporters in the Pentagon may think is taking place in Iraq, the Rapture is not a viable exit strategy.[/quote]
Care, should be care. Food, water, letters from loved ones. Not political or religious propaganda.
bagh, Im not going to bother looking up old articles. Google is your friend, so is digg.com and Fark.com (and the onion if you love satire ;3) For those who would rather watch tv than read, Keith Oberman is a good watch. Cobert and Stewart are awsome ways to get your kicks. Id stear clear of
How many people know, or even care, about the NSA spy programs, or the attorney firings, or even News Corp purchasing yet another independent journal source?
grah! It makes me sick to know that people roll their eyes when someone talks about this shit "oh, it doesn't bother me, Im not being targeted." Your not? Go to the library, check out a copy of the Koran and a book or two about guns or explosives. I dare you.
Its scary how this apathy is parallel to the animation students fight over IS. How many people just didnt bother to care, or cared but didnt do anything? It bothered you to see that, see them being so unwilling to do something to change a vital part of their lives.
grah! /bang head
The ACLU, while they ifuriate me at times, is a great place to catch up on whats going on. Its not the most up-to date at times, but offers a good background on some major issues.
[url=http://www.aclu.org]ACLU.org[/url
http://www.aclu.org/safefree/general/31
[quote]
[url=http://wcbstv.com/local/local_stor
Unbelievably, Soldiers Must Pay For Damaged Equipment
Former Army Specialist Rodriguez started getting bills for $700 for lost or damaged government property this summer. Although he was discharged some four years ago, bills recently arrived demanding payment, but giving no details on what or why -- nor do they offer a way to dispute the charges.
"For doing my job you're going to bill me?" Rodriguez said.
And he's not alone. A 2006 government report found more than 1,000 soldiers being billed a total of $1.5 million. And while fighting overseas put their lives on the line, this battle on paper could cost them their future by ruining their credit. Rodriguez will be reported to credit agencies next month.
[/quote]
I know religion is a major issue to talk about, and its hard to do so with out hurting someones wittle feelings, but its affecting our government in ways that are clearly hurting it.
[quote]
[url=http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/0
American military and political officials must, at the very least, have the foresight not to promote crusade rhetoric in the midst of an already religion-tinged war. Many of our enemies in the Mideast already believe that the world is locked in a contest between Christianity and Islam. Why are our military officials validating this ludicrous claim with their own fiery religious rhetoric?
It’s time to actively strip the so-called war on terror of its religious connotations, not add to them. Because religious wars are not just ugly, they are unwinnable. And despite what Operation Straight Up and its supporters in the Pentagon may think is taking place in Iraq, the Rapture is not a viable exit strategy.[/quote]
Care, should be care. Food, water, letters from loved ones. Not political or religious propaganda.
bagh, Im not going to bother looking up old articles. Google is your friend, so is digg.com and Fark.com (and the onion if you love satire ;3) For those who would rather watch tv than read, Keith Oberman is a good watch. Cobert and Stewart are awsome ways to get your kicks. Id stear clear of
