Antigovernment extremists are on the rise—and on the march. This article compares Oath Keepers to Neo-Nazis and skinheads. Just ignorant "journalists" lumping everyone against government control into one big crazy bag. It must be because of "...the nation's first African-American president".
Read more »As some predicted, the term terrorist is being twisted to mean anyone that doesn't like what the US does. This CNN guy says dissent is treasonous.
Read more »A Metropolitan Police officer accused of striking a woman with a metal baton at a G20 protest has been cleared. What a surprise.
Read more »This week on NPR's This American Life:
Michael May tells the story of Barry Cooper, a former crooked narcotics cop who has turned his interest elsewhere... to busting crooked narcotics cops. But after Cooper and a rich benefactor team up to set a trap for the police, Barry's plans are put in jeopardy- including his dream of creating a reality show called "Kop Busters."
A Maryland man now faces up to five years in prison after he recorded his traffic stop last month in Harford County. Graber was speeding with his motorcycle with a camera attached to his helmet recording his ride.
Read more »Newton County Prosecutor J. Edward Barce admitted Friday that he submitted paperwork that rendered his Indiana law license inactive after closing a Kentland-based civil practice in 2005 to instead open a restaurant.
Read more »Why is the War on Drugs lost? It reflects our failure to learn from history. Drug prohibition has all the characteristics of other well-intentioned, yet counterproductive, government programmes. Specifically, the drug war causes crime; it corrupts the police; it violates civil liberties; it throws good money after bad; and it weakens – even destroys – families, neighbourhoods, and communities.
Read more »"...Websites hosting pirated content could also be blocked under the Act, and although proponents say these steps would protect content creators, opponents, who presented a petition to parliament with thousands of signatures, see the Act as a threat to civil liberties."
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Judge in Ohio tells people to carry a gun if they feel less safe as a result of budget cuts
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Wisconsin High School health teacher has used abstinence-only and comprehensive curriculums, and he said students need all the information they can get about sex to make the best choices. But teaching them about contraceptives could land him and other teachers in court.
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-Dissatisfaction with Federalism Grows-
aka "Obey all directives"
When a State disagrees with a Federal program, what's the solution? Apparently in Australia, abolition of the State is the logical next step.
According to "polls", 4 out of 10 Australians would have no problem living under one unchecked Federal Government.
It's a worrying trend and something we should all shudder to consider. When the institutions of dissent are removed, what will become of our precious liberties?
With parallels to the US State vs. Federal friction, this is could set an alarming precedent.
Read more »A sixth grader takes his mother's jewelry to school and gives it to some friends. It is $7,000 of jewelry, and when contacted, the stepfather "was animate about pressing charges". The kid was handcuffed and taken to juvy.
The real story lies in the bootlicking first few comments. Amazing that people are GLAD that the police got involved.
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Marijuana celebrations in New Hampshire as told by a man on the ground.
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LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A longtime Colorado judge has been fired after issuing an arrest warrant for a teenager over an overdue library DVD.
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Warman has said he is just trying to help homeless people who can't afford to pay for an apartment.
Now he is the one who could face a financial burden.
Read more »Early Dora episodes were a good learning tool when my daughter was 9-14 months old. I already started to dislike the shows when they started going all out with the fantasy show/movies but this is way to much for me.
Look man, I have a kid now. These things are important to me.
Read more »A single joint smoked by Amir Varick Amma cost him an additional 5 years in prison, and taxpayers roughly $250,000.
Read more »Have you ever suspected that your city or town is trying too hard to catch traffic scofflaws in the pursuit of ticket revenue? A Florida woman received a ticket based on evidence from a red light camera, but believed the ticket was unfair because the yellow light was too short. The power of math proved that she was correct..
Read more »LAKELAND | Two Lakeland High School baseball players were arrested Friday night for "making out" with underage girls and now each faces a charge of lewd battery, according to Sheriff's Office arrest affidavits.
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