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Pentagon: Ex-Gitmo Detainees Resume Terror Acts

Uh… no kidding? You take a man from his family, friends, and country; accuse him of terrible acts; give him no trial, no access to a fair legal system; (in some cases – torture him); then you release him. What do you think he is going to do? I mean, seriously, if this happened to me – even if I had never committed an act of terrorism in my life – I would certainly be considering committing such an act after being released. We, along with the Israelis, are creating terrorists. We cage these men for years, show them no human dignity whatsoever and then expect them to what? – just let it pass? – forget it ever happened? That’s ridiculous!! It’s insane. Many of us in the United States were asking after 9/11, “why do they hate us?” Now we should be asking, “why shouldn’t they hate us?”

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Real ID Is Underhanded Federal ID

First, I would recommend that you view this so-called "National Town Hall Meeting on Real ID." Many of the issues that make the Real ID a bad idea were presented during the meeting. Interestingly, the meeting was put on with only 8 days notice to the public. Eight days - is that all the citizens of the United States deserve to prepare to meet and discuss such an important topic? I say it's disgraceful. Please note when watching the video how there is no response to the comments made by the representative of the Center for Democracy & Technology.

Why do I say it's an underhanded Federal ID? The first reason is that it is required from the states by the federal government. Second, there is a requirement that information within the state databases be share between the states. How can any state secure the transfer of information so that it only passes between those individuals and/or systems authorized to have the information? It cannot be done.

This program is being promoted using the same fear-mongering tactics that were used to pass the anti-"Patriot Act" after 9/11. The claims are that the drivers licensing process within the states must be made more secure because the terrorists were able to obtain licenses. However, the simple fact is that the terrorists obtained their licenses legally. Nothing would stop them from receiving a drivers license even with the "Real ID" system in place unless the information obtained by the states during the issuing of a drivers license was to be shared with the FBI, NSA, CIA, etc. The feds say this is not going to happen and that there will be no "centralized database." Right - I believe that one. And the FBI never abused the authorities given them under the Patriot Act. Tell me another one.

NIST CHIEF ENGINEER JOHN GROSS LIES

Despite video and eyewitness evidence to the contrary, John Gross, lead engineer of the NIST report said that he knows of no evidence of molten steel pouring from the Twin Towers on 9/11 nor pools of molten steel at the base of the towers after the collapse. This is a bold faced lie. Watch the video and hear the firefighters speak for themselves. John Gross is a liar and has completely discredited himself as an engineer. Maybe he can get a job with Fox News.

Lieberman Has Lost Common Sense

Senator Lieberman has become a complete hawk. He supports the war with Iraq despite the fact that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. The terrorists did not originate from there, and Saddam Hussein was a sworn enemy of Osama bin Laden. Now, Lieberman wants us to consider a military strike on Iran because of their "involvement" in Iraq. What a dolt! If we had never invaded Iraq, Hussein would still be in power, keeping Iran at bay and being no threat to us. Instead, because of Lieberman's beloved war with Iraq, Iran's power is now growing in the region, - especially in Iraq - and they are developing nuclear technology. Yes, we do need to keep a trained eye on Iran, but a strike at this moment would not be wise. Our military is over-extended, under-protected, and new recruits are under-trained. Those who are injured do not receive adequate care and support. Obviously, this is no matter to Lieberman. His children are not going to die in this war. I wonder how many Lieberman, Bush and Cheney relatives are serving on the front-lines in this war. How easy it must be to stick out someone else's neck.

CIA's Silence Speaks Volumes

Senators want to make CIA release 9/11 report - U.S. Security - MSNBC.com

For 20 months, TWENTY MONTHS, a year and 8 months, more than 600 days, Congress has been waiting for the CIA's report on the events of 9/11. What have they received from the CIA? NOTHING!! Why? What is it about the truth that the CIA fears this time? I say "this time" because the CIA still hides vital information about the events that began World War II, about John F. Kennedy's assassination, Iran/Contra, and many other events. It has nothing to do with national security. It has to do with keeping the electorate blind, deaf and dumb. Do you not see that the powers that manipulate our government want you to remain ignorant? As long as you remain ignorant, they can control you. You will not make demands. You will not raise your voice. You will not participate in demonstrations while you remain ignorant of the truth. If you are the "curious type" and continue to ask for answers to your questions, groups like the CIA will simply wear you down by making you wait until you either become tired of the process or become distracted by something else. If you are the type who remains focused and simply asks louder each time, you will eventually be threatened, jailed or simply wiped off the face of the planet. At the "threat" level, most people simply shut up. That's the whole idea. Just shut up and follow our instructions. Just shut up and accept everything we say as fact. Just shut up so that we can continue our mission to control all of humanity. So, my question for you is, "Are you going to shut up? Or, are you going to be brave enough to open your mouth and ask the same questions over and over, louder and louder until those in power have no choice but to provide an answer that can then be scrutinized and investigated until the truth is revealed?" My hope is that you will make some noise.