Category Archives: law

Will Congress Allow Telecoms to Conduct Cyber Witch Hunts?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Congress May Pass a Bill Similar to China’s Internet Censorship, With Corporations in Charge by Elliot Cohen/ Buzzflash at Truthout/ Nov. 22, 2011 On the surface, the so-called “Stop Online Piracy Act” (SOPA) looks like it has a noble end, … Continue reading →

Posted in civil liberties, law, media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

JFK: ‘Secrecy Is Repugnant in a Free and Open Society’

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive … Continue reading →

Posted in civil liberties, media | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Land of the Free?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
Posted in civil liberties | Leave a comment

Police State Gone Wild

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Senators Demand the Military Lock Up American Citizens in a “Battlefield” They Define as Being Right Outside Your Window Chris Anders/ Washington Legislative Office, ACLU/ November 23, 2011 While nearly all Americans head to family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

Posted in civil liberties, law | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Occupy Citizens United

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Rep. Deutch Introduces OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment To Ban Corporate Money In Politics By Zaid Jilani/ Think Progress/ Nov. 18, 2011 Image: Wtfman.net In one of the greatest signs yet that the 99 Percenters are having an impact, Rep. Ted Deutch … Continue reading →

Posted in government, law | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

FBI Plots Terrorist Attacks in U.S.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Fake terror plots, paid informants: the tactics of FBI ‘entrapment’ questioned Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots By Paul Harris The Guardian/ November 16, 2011 The … Continue reading →

Posted in law, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Congress’ 9% Approval Rating? Way Too Generous

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If you missed this newest 60 Minutes “must-see” episode from last Sunday, watch it! This one explains how Washington DC politicians, Republicans and Democrats, take advantage of inside information to amass riches from the stock market and other investments. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Party, government, law, politics, Republican Party | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Law and Order We Can Believe In

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
Posted in law, Occupy Wall Street, protests | Leave a comment

Ron Paul on WikiLeaks: “Killing the Messenger”

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This speech by Ron Paul is almost a year old, but well worth watching. Why can’t other Republicans think more like Paul? In fact, when it comes to foreign policy, why can’t Democrats think and speak out  like Rep. Paul?  … Continue reading →

Posted in foreign policy, law, media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Jack Abramhoff: We Owned Congress

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Excerpts from Lesley Stahl’s blockbuster interview with Lobbyist Jack Abramoff on 60 Minutes, Nov. 6, 2011:  When we would become friendly with an office and they were important to us, and the chief of staff was a competent person, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in elections, government, law, politics, Republican Party | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment