Web Log Closed

I took the stances I did because of party loyalty. My moral beliefs conflicted with the Democratic Party's on some issues, but since I was surrounded by Republicans I held firm. I have never been a follower, and will never be, in the world of United States politics. The two party system so integral to checks and balance depends on people who will lead. I led support for some issues I drastically disagreed with. I did it because I never forgot about the connivance and trickery of the "November Surprise" that led to the ouster of former President James Carter from office at the close of the hostage crisis in Tehran.

Notice of Final Post

Thank you for reading. Now that electricity has been restored, in the past few hours, I wanted to post a final word. It's been fun, dangerous fun. I think I will be changing tact, however.

Last Word:
I would be more than happy in a remote pueblo so far from civilization it would kill me to walk out. All I need is electricity and an Internet connection. I write splendid propaganda and misinformation, just like the newspapers. My passion is for the experience of influencing thought. I do care somewhat about the issues, but I know at the very core of my being my words will not make ideals come true (it's all gray matter, babe). So I do what I do to direct people's thoughts. I would love to do it for the good people, whoever we are. I would have accepted, and will accept, such an invitation. I would even show up to work 24 hours a day, and salute the superior (cough, cough) officers. One requirement: That I never get medical care.

End Transmission.

[Written Much Later: I succeeded. It is a 24 hour a day job with no pay, no benefits, and it is for the good people. I also have a job. I moonlight on my true calling.]

Bandwidth Gone

Hurricane Gustav has made posting impossible. I quit trying yesterday afternoon. This one may make it out, because at least I got a web page up. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone south of here. I hope everyone will be safe.

The power will be out soon, maybe for a week or longer. Take care, folks.

Lost Bandwidth

I didn't get far enough away from the hurricane. Baton Rouge is gonna suck, because it isn't awesome north of there. First bandwidth I've had in 9 hours. I attempted to post video of Amy Goodman climbing over a fence in St. Paul to question police. Link. May be offlines for over a week.

Peace.

Coldsnap Mirror: Nun Arrested

I will be mirroring the Live Wire from Twin Cities Indy Media, including all the Coldsnap reports, on police actions in St. Paul. Corporate media will never cover this, and generating buzz may help the arrestees, who are supposed to be presumed innocent under the Constitution. Earlier today (Lindsay's report):

ColdSnap is reporting 9 arrests downtown near the Excel center and police massing all over the downtown core.

The National Lawyers Guild and Communities United Against Police Brutality have filed an emergency motion to stop the seizure of cell phones and cameras during the RNC.

The groups will hold a joint press conference at Hennepin County Government Plaza to discuss their application for an emergency injunction, according to a tweet issued by the ColdSnap Legal Collective.

UPDATE (12:34 PDT):: One of the 9 protesters arrested was a nun, seen being loaded into an unmarked blue van. The 9 were apparently trying to climb a fence near a church.

The very latest (3:24 PM CDT):
The police refused to allow IWW Union members off of a train. They were forced to continue on to Plymouth, including a diabetic who needed insulin.

Palin Pick Makes Wonkettes Celebrities

Congratulations! Very funny people:
Ken Layne, Sara K. Smith, Jim Newell, Elizabeth Glover, Juli Weiner, shortsshortsshorts, say it with wookies, Strictly for the Tardcore, Angry BlakGuy, loudmouthredhead, and the rest of the vile degenerates. First the Library of Congress archiving, and now this, so that was a good week.

Far Beyond Proto-Fascist

Lindsay Beyerstein:

"About an hour and a half ago 20 to 30 heavily armed police officers surrounded the house," Whelan said. "One of my roommates said 'I want to see a warrant' and she was immediately detained."

"Are they still outside?" I asked.

"Oh, yes, they're still outside," Whelan replied cheerfully, "The streets are blocked off."

"How you did figure out there was a raid going on?" I asked.

"It sounded like people were falling down on my porch," he said, "Cops were running up both sides of the house onto the porch.

Whelan says his roommate, Erin Stalmaker, went out to talk to talk to the police. She asked the officers why they were there. The officers asked why people were running away from them. Erin reportedly told the officers that their drawn automatic weapons probably had something to do with it. She was detained after asking to see a warrant.

"Are you scared," I asked."

"No, I'm a veteran," he said, "I was in the army. I was a military police officer. I wouldn't have done this."

Whelan said it was especially perplexing that the police would target his home.

"There's nothing here," he said, "These are the "checking" people. They're not even going to be in the demonstration. Some are lawyers."

1,000 miles away, and in the path of a hurricane, I can honestly say the hurricane is less dangerous than our government.