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Don’t Yield an Inch

Jun13

I considered posting about former FBI agent Tim Clemente’s “Welcome to America” comment some time ago, and I believe that Greenwald’s writing has since possibly opened the door for other people captive in the federal government to find a place they could vent to. This attempt to use the FBI-handled Tsarnaev brothers, who for some reason the FBI produced photos and needed our “help” in identifying despite that they had investigated at least the older brother two years ago, to push for even more unconstitutional invasion of privacy has backfired. Even in their press releases, the FBI admits that on request of a yet unidentified “foreign government”, they “checked U.S. government databases and other information to look for such things as derogatory telephone communications, possible use of online sites associated with the promotion of radical activity, associations with other persons of interest, travel history and plans, and education history.” of the older brother in 2011 (and then for some reason completely forgot who he was and needed your help for I.D.). I guess there must be a warrant out there somewhere signed by a federal judge allowing them to inspect all these things on hearsay from a yet unidentified “foreign government”, right (see video testimony of NSA director Keith Alexander below)?

When the most recent NSA/IRS/FBI/DHS/etc. alphabet soup scandals were breaking, I thought we might get some interesting tap dancing by both Republicans and Democrats who have in fact voted repeatedly to violate their oaths to uphold the U.S. Constitution and are the conspirators against the American people that instigated these actions. The fact is that every one of them that voted for the “Patriot” Act, any of its extensions, FISA or any of its extensions MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE AND “LEGAL”.

Take a look here for voting records on your favorite Democrats and Republicans on at least the “Patriot” Act, its renewals and the FISA extensions. They made it possible for the federal spooks to say “I’m just doing my job”. Note that unfortunately every single sitting Tennessee Representative and Senator except for Steve Cohen share the blame.

Bailout Bob Corker is first out of the gate with this:

 

Really? MOST of us had no idea Bob? MOST of us don’t get to vote. That is why you were elected. Most of us understand the language of the 4th Amendment. I don’t suppose we will be getting the “In Case You Missed It – Bailout Bob forgot his voting record (again)” email, so here, let me provide it for you. The president doesn’t pass legislation – you do. He signs illegal and unconstitutional executive orders and you fund them. I guess you can blame Obama for that.

What I am looking for is something more like this:

But then there are very few in Congress that can make these statements with a clear conscience. The vast majority are guilty of conspiring against current and future innocent Americans. And of course, the government spooks enabled by the elected representatives are liars too. Check out this exchange with Rep. Hank Johnson and Director of NSA Keith Alexander from last year:

You might dismiss Rep. Johnson because you are probably familiar with his stupid questions regarding the island of Guam “tipping over”. So what is this? Some kind of game – get Johnson on there, he won’t ask hard stuff? Or is it the Bill Clinton School on Public Speaking, where somehow the NSA isn’t lying to you, they are giving you the “least untruthful answer”? Which is it? The NSA does not and cannot do this and the FBI is the lead spook on American soil, or that the NSA can do it with a warrant? Remember the NSA is part of the defense department. Federal troops policing the citizens is prohibited by Posse Comitatus. Our Congress hasn’t declared war since 1942. This isn’t “emergency war power” time.

Joe Biden calls to ‘create a New World Order’

Apr7

The thugs and overlords don’t even bother to hide their agenda anymore.  It’s not a left vs right thing.  George Bush Sr. talked about a New World Order in 1991. 

Who among Americans ever asked these scumbags to create a “New World Order”?  These Luciferians are from the worst pits of hell.

“Savage aggression” is exactly that these Luciferian scum are.  They won’t be happy until they enslave us all.

 

State Legislature Truth Updates April 5, 2013

Apr6

Last week in the Tennessee General Assembly, House bills requiring labeling of GMO foods and seeds were deferred until 2014.  House Subcommittees are shutting down for the year, while Committees finish hearing bills as the legislature prepares to begin budget discussions. 

This week, a bill prohibiting United Nations representatives from monitoring elections in Tennessee failed in the House Civil Justice Subcommittee. 

A bill making evidence obtained by drones inadmissible in court, except when a warrant is obtained or in exigent and authorized exceptions, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously.  The bill authorizes civil suits against law enforcement agencies to prevent or stop violations of the legislation.

Several tax bills are moving forward.  The House unanimously passed a bill reducing the sales tax on food ¼ of a % saving about $25 million a year which is about $3.50 per individual.  This makes the State portion of sales tax on foods 5%.  A bill raising the Hall income tax exemption levels for senior citizens in 2013 from $16,200 to $33,000 for single filers and from $27,000 to $59,000 for joint filers passed the Senate Tax Subcommittee.  Tennessee has the highest beer tax rate in the nation.  The Beer Tax Reform Act of 2013 removes the wholesaler beer tax of 17% replacing it with a flat tax of $35.60 per barrel.  The legislation is moving forward in both the House and Senate.

The Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2013 passed the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee and is headed to the floor next week.  The state workers’ compensation system was established in 1919.  Tennessee is one of only two States to adjudicate workers’ compensation claims in the trial courts, causing medical costs related to workers’ compensation to be some of the highest in the nation.  The overhaul is suppose to make the system more efficient by allowing allow workers to receive benefits faster and return to work sooner.  The bill has already passed the Senate 28-2, with Blount County Senator Doug Overbey voting against it.

A bill allowing State legislators to nominate their parties candidate for general elections of US Senators was taken off notice.  This bill attempted to partially return the process of selecting Senators back to State legislature.  The 17th amendment to the US Constitution allegedly ratified 100 years ago, requires popular election of US Senators, although some States were already doing this prior to the amendment.  A copy of the State Legislative Journals documenting the ratification process of the 17th amendment in Tennessee is available at www.bcpublicrecord.com.  This reporter visited the Tennessee State Library and Archives to obtain documentation of Tennessee’s ratification process for the 14th, 16th and 17th amendments to the federal Constitution and is happy to share those documents.

This is Tona Monroe with Blount County Public Record.  I am delighted to bring you these weekly State legislative updates and thank Truth Radio for the opportunity.  For more information on these bills, visit www.bcpublicrecord.com. 

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Are you a threat?

Apr2

Remember, fusion centers are here to “make us safe”, unless, that is, you express your right to free speech:

“In trying to clear up the ‘misconceptions’ about the conduct of fusion centers, Arkansas State Fusion Center Director Richard Davis simply confirmed Americans’ fears: the center does in fact spy on Americans – but only on those who are suspected to be ‘anti-government’…”The misconceptions are that we are conducting spying operations on US citizens, which is of course not a fact. That is absolutely not what we do,” he told the NWA Homepage, which supports KNWA-TV and Fox 24.”

“After claiming that his office ‘absolutely’ does not spy on Americans, he proceeded to explain that this does not apply to those who could be interpreted as a ‘threat’ to national security. Davis said his office places its focus on international plots, “domestic terrorism and certain groups that are anti-government. We want to kind of take a look at that and receive that information.”

More here.

So, express your disgust with our government or question its motives and you’ll find yourself the subject of surveillance by the State. How’s that two-party system working out for you?

Fusion center director: We don’t spy on Americans, just anti-government Americans

Mar30

http://rt.com/usa/fusion-center-director-spying-070/

Right!  Except, who determines if you are “anti-government” or “anti-american” without spying on you to make that determination?

The Feds have admitted that FBI warrantless cellphone tracking is ‘very common’.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/29/feds-fbi-warrantless-cell-tracking-very-common/#ixzz2OxaeKupM

State Legislative Truth Update March 29, 2013

Mar29

The Tennessee House Business and Utilities Subcommittee chaired by Blount County Representative Art Swann amended the Smart Meter bill stripping it of its opt-out provision, and then killed it.  City of Alcoa Assistant Manager Bill Hammond spoke favorably about Smart Meters, calling them dumb meters while no one was given the opportunity to speak for the bill.  Hammond said an analog meter cost $30 to $40 while the smart meters Alcoa purchase cost $110.  Representative Powell voted against the bill and told Blount County Public Record that he didn’t support an opt-out provision because Utility companies own the meters.  When this reported told him the customers pay for everything, Representative Powell said he was new and didn’t want further questions.

The fluoride bills which included Representative Susan Lynn’s bill regulating legislatively identified disease and health conditions and Representative John DeBerry’s referendum bill were sent to summer study committee, after Speaker Beth  Harwell said she wants the issue of fluoridation to be studied.

Representative Courtney Rogers bill to prohibit State and local government officials from assisting the military in enforcing the indefinite detention section 1021 in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, failed in the State Government Committee.

A bill granting an owner of property taken by eminent domain a right of first refusal and regulates counter offers and arbitration failed in the House Civil Justice Subcommittee. 

The Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, which places limitations on the use of drones, passed the House Civil Justice Subcommittee and will be heard by the full Committee on April 3.  The bill is set to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 2.  The policing for profit bill which stops civil assets forfeiture without due process passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and is set to be heard by the full Committee on April 3 and is on the Senate Judiciary April 2nd calendar. 

Governor Bill Haslam announced that Tennessee will not expand Medicare at this time, but left the door open to future expansion, saying “This isn’t the end of the story.”

Tennessee is ranked the 3rd freest State in the nation, according to Freedom in the 50 States, a report issued by the Mercatus Center, of George Mason University.  Tennessee received high marks for low taxes and right to work while receiving low marks for occupational licensure, alcohol regulations, and several personal freedoms.  Only North and South Dakota ranked higher than Tennessee.  Download the report at www.freedominthe50states.com.

This is Tona Monroe with Blount County Public Record.  I am delighted to bring you these weekly State legislative updates and thank Truth Radio for the opportunity.  For more information on these bills, visit www.bcpublicrecord.com. 

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