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********************August 13, 2001********************
*****Closet Bigotry*****
"There is considerable good news emanating from the century-old
struggle of the United States against racism and bigotry," crowed Ralph
Boyd Jr. of the Justice Department. Boyd is a former prosecutor and the
new Director of the Civil Rights Division. He presented this highly
distorted view held by the Bush "Administration" in Geneva in a report
to a United Nations group that monitors discrimination. Not
surprisingly, it immediately came under attack by human rights groups.
Sadly, Boyd has his head securely lodged up his ass, and is no more
than a shill for the "President" and his cronies. ... Certainly, should
walk the streets of the inner cities and consult with civil rights
activists struggling for years to combat the worst kind of racism, --
closet bigotry. Apparently, this dolt has been listening too long to
fascists like Rep. J.C. Watts and the propaganda of others like him.
*****Welfare Reform*****
Amazingly, the Socialist Left and Fascist Right continue to argue
whether 1996 welfare reform legislation or the booming economy led to
massive reductions of women from welfare rolls. Who the hell cares?
What is important, however, is the fact the legislation decimated
welfare. It made it extremely difficult for anyone to qualify for cash
payments, food stamps, and other benefits. We're already seeing the
ramifications as Medicaid continues to go broke in the State of Texas
and elsewhere. Worse yet, food banks can't keep up with demand.
Adolescent children of dumped welfare recipients reportedly are
beginning to show the effects of mothers forced to return to work at
non-liveable wages. -- While the Fascist Right continues to pontificate
"personal responsibility" and laugh its portly ass off all the way to
the bank. Be interesting to see how things develop as more women reach
their five-year lifetime welfare limit, -- as juvenile crime continues
to climb.
*****Juries Out Of Control?*****
For years, fascists in the GOP have whined jury awards are out of line.
While there may be a handful of exceptions, a comprehensive study of
some 9,000 trials nationwide, conducted by Cornell professors Theodore
Eisenberg and Martin T. Wells and three analysts from a Williamsburg,
Va. independent research firm called the National Center For State
Courts, indicates otherwise. Juries award damages quite similarly to
judges and in generally the same proportions.
Interestingly, both award punitive damages in approximately only 4%
of plaintiff-won cases according to the study to be published in the
Cornell Law Review next March. Statistics generated indicate juries are
not out of control as repeatedly asserted by Republicans more
interested in protecting their cronies in Corporate America than acting
in the best interests of the unwashed masses. For the handful of
extreme jury-awarded punitive damages cases, judges reduce most to more
reasonable amounts.
*****Beazley Execution*****
Later this month and in a savage act of vengeance, the State of Texas
in the name of the people will lawfully murder Napoleon Beazley, 25.
This human piece of excrement shot and killed John Luttig in Tyler back
in 1994. There is no question of his guilt, and he has taken
responsibility for this horrendous crime. The victim was the father of
federal appeals court Judge J. Michael Luttig, a prominent
"conservative" legal theorist. The younger Luttig was formerly a law
clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, arguably the most
fascist member of the Court. Both are bosom buddies ideologically, and
Scalia has indeed recused himself.
What makes this case so unusual? Beazley was 17 at the time of the
murder. Too young to vote, drink, smoke, own property, etc.. Yet, the
state is about to execute a man who was a child at the time of the
crime. Adolph and Benito would have been proud. Sadly, the U.S. is the
last "civilized" nation to inflict capital punishment and, worse yet,
callously insists on executing inmates who were children at the time of
the crime. What's next, friends? Shall we cut off the hands of thieves
as done in the Middle East?
*****HUD Wants Reimbursement From Cheats*****
HUD is demanding 54 police officers and teachers repay some $1.2
million looted from federal coffers for a program that helped these
"upstanding" individuals buy homes in low-income neighborhoods. -- At
half price. Some 5,700 officers and 1,500 teachers participated in the
program to date. Twenty percent, however, violated the rules, such as
not living there for at least three years, selling, renting, or
abandoning them, etc.. Approximately ten officers have already pleaded
guilty to fraud and another 14 have been indicted. Nothing quite like
honor or integrity, is there?
*****Freeh Spared Ruby Ridge Censure*****
Justice Department officials whitewashed an internal inquiry
recommending former FBI Director Louie Freeh be censured for the 1992
Ruby Ridge debacle. ... Nothing quite like the "Good Old Boy" system,
is there? Readers are reminded FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi blew Vicki
Weaver's head off as she held an infant in her arms. The couple's
14-year-old son was shot and killed, -- in the back by federal
officers. No one has been held accountable for either murder. ... As
American as mom and apple pie, no?
*****Drunken Police Officer Kills*****
New York Police Officer Joseph Gray spent at least five hours at a
topless club drinking before taking off in his vehicle to go to work.
On the way, he killed three innocent people and has been charged with
multiple counts of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, driving
under the influence of alcohol, manslaughter, and vehicular
manslaughter. This prince of a man was suspended from the force and had
remained free on personal recognizance until the public stink grew too
much for a corrupt and abusive judiciary. Had it happened to anyone
else, he would have been promptly strung up by his nuts. Yet there was
no bond requirement until days after the arrest. Interesting, isn't it?
... Gray indeed had some company while drinking at the topless club
and then later in a police parking lot before taking off for work. At
the time of this writing, five fellow officers were suspended and seven
others were placed on desk duty. ... Nothing quite like the Good Old
Boys, no? In addition, the precinct commander, executive officer,
integrity control officer, and two sergeants were transferred.
*****California Supreme Court Reinforces Second Amendment*****
That's right. The California Supreme Court ruled gunmakers cannot be
sued by victims when their products are illegally used. How about that?
What a novel idea, no? How in hell can gun manufacturers be held
responsible for someone else's criminal behavior? The ruling vacated an
appellate ruling outrageously allowing them to be sued by victims of
criminals brandishing weapons. Time for the Left to finally wake up,
particularly socialists like New York Sen. Charlie Schumer who
apparently has yet to read the Second Amendment.
*****States' Rights*****
GOP fascists have long crowed about states' rights and have pledged to
get the federal government out of the way. Yet, when push comes to
shove, Bush "Administration" officials intend to ask Congress for
authority to commandeer the approval process for the construction of
new power transmission lines should the states not quickly act and do
the "President's" bidding. ... Apparently, Republicans not only talk
from both sides of the mouth, but out the ass as well.
*****Computer Surveillance*****
Egregious loss of privacy has apparently hit home with those most
responsible for enforcing Fourth Amendment rights. Judges, in the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, disabled security
software designed to monitor their computer activity. Interestingly,
these jurists asserted the monitoring was unethical and illegal.
H-E-L-L-O? The American Management Association claims 63% of
corporations routinely monitor the use of their employees' computers.
... What's good for the goose is good for the gander, no?... Adolph and
Benito would have been proud.
*****IRS Commissioner Ethics Waiver*****
IRS Commissioner Charles Rossotti received an ethics waiver
allowing him to keep stock in an information technology company he
co-founded and still participate in decisions regarding future IRS
business with that company. Convenient, isn't it? The Commissioner will
apparently do what he can to aid and abet the best interests of
American Management Systems Inc.. Where the hell is the outrage of the
"President"? Apparently, Ole' George "The Tush" Bush could care less.
Then again, the "Chief Executive" "takes care of his own", no? Nothing
quite like conflicts of interest or abusive government, is there?
*****U.S. Offers China $34,567 For EP3 Fiasco*****
That's right. "President" George "The Tush" Bush and his cronies
have offered the Chinese $34,567 for "support" costs for salvage of the
EP3 severely damaged by a Chinese fighter on April 1. ... April Fools'
Day, -- and the American people were certainly suckered by our Supreme
Court-appointed "Chief Executive". ... Nothing quite like rubbing a
little salt into the wound, right, Mr. "President"? Apparently, Ole'
Sen. Jesse Helms, arguably one of the most fascist members of the
Senate, has finally found his voice and criticized the offer. ... Way
to go, Jesse. Once in awhile you get it right, don't you, sir?
*****Bush Decries Congress*****
Ole' George is quite unhappy with Congressional foot-dragging on his
faith-based initiative. Complaining at a photo-op conveniently staged
at a Habitat For Humanity project, the "President" crowed "There's
great debate in Washington about the process, the legalities of the
initiative. What my administration talks about is the results of the
initiative." Exactly, George, and that's the problem, sir. The ends
don't justify the means, -- despite your determined effort to suggest
otherwise. Separation of church and state is indeed guaranteed by the
First Amendment.
Wake up, Mr. "President". An abusive and dangerous oligarchy based on a
pernicious blend of government, big business, and religion is quite
un-American. -- Sorely indicative of early Nazi Germany, however. While
there is certainly nothing wrong with leading an intensely spiritual
life, devastating injustice occurs when mindless zealots like you
disingenuously attempt to force their beliefs on others. ... As fellow
fascist cronies of yours feverishly attempt to blatantly establish
Christianity as the state religion in violation of the First Amendment.
-- The true reason your "Administration" is determinedly hell-bent on
imposing an unconstitutional faith-based initiative.
Interestingly, Rev. Joe Carbajal of Windy Hills Interdenominational
Church in Waco uttered the following prayer at the festivities: "I want
to thank you, Lord, for a president that will stand up and declare
biblical principles on a daily basis." This blatantly arrogant minister
has apparently never read the U.S. Constitution. With all due respect,
Reverend, the United States is NOT a theocracy, despite your
outrageously self-righteous, pompous attitude.
We are a people of many different faiths and in some cases, none at
all. Any president, who stands up and declares "biblical principles on
a daily basis" during performance of his duties as chief executive, has
blatantly violated his oath of office. Most pointedly, sir, the First
Amendment demands separation of church and state, -- freedom of
religion as well as freedom FROM it. Sadly, the "President" has crossed
the line with his unconstitutional faith-based initiative.
*****Gutless Stem Cell Decision By "President"*****
Determined to prove he's indeed doing something during a 30-day
vacation, Ole' George commandeered 15 minutes of air-time to gutlessly
announce he's going to approve limited federal spending on stem cell
research. Interestingly, he's successfully angered both sides by
straddling the fence. ... Certainly outrageous the dolt would have the
power to unilaterally make such a decision, however, -- a decision that
would have been far better left to members of the House and Senate. The
"President" indeed has good speech writers at his beck and call,
nonetheless.
Regarding substance, moreover, Ole' George has once again imposed his
moral and/or religious beliefs on others strongly in disagreement. ...
All part of the fascist agenda, right, Mr. "President"? Sadly, the
"decision" is further evidence of an extremely shallow man who is only
placating supporters in the Religious Right. Glaringly aggressively
stupid. Especially in light of the fact the medical community will
continue to generate embryos in far greater number than needed for
implantation, -- regardless of whether or not federal dollars are spent
on stem cell research. Then again, can't expect a dolt to truly
comprehend the obvious, can we?
*****Klee's Kaleidoscope*****
Be sure to click on 'Kaleidoscope' in the Table of Contents. Harvey
Klee has submitted an interesting article on Llano Regional Emergency
Services Association (LRESA), a group opposed to the privatization of
the Llano County EMS system.
*****"Outkry"*****
Llano County resident and musician Gary Delz has launched a new webpage
on his band website dedicated to exposure of problems within Llano
County government and civic organizations. Mr. Delz is a former police
officer who is tired of abusive law enforcement. The Llano Ledger is
supportive of any and all who are courageous enough to expose
government corruption. Be sure to access http://www.powertrio.com and
click OUTKRY on the table of contents.
*****Perfection*****
Typographical errors drive you nuts? Been a problem for many area
publications, including this one. ... Especially since there is no
spell check function in the software provided by Maxpages. Being a
speed reader, it is also extremely difficult to proof-read one's own
material.
Compounding the problem is the limitation of the software itself. After
over two years of effort looking for a way around this perpetually
nagging problem however, a solution has finally been found. ... A
round-about way of finding most errors without use of a proof-reader.
Some of you may have noticed earlier editions being updated. Only
typographical errors are being corrected, however. -- Not substance.
Fortunately, there were far fewer errors than expected. Usually one or
two per edition so far.
... Extremely painful though, for a perfectionist. All joking aside,
typographical accuracy is important and every effort is made to ensure
it.
*****Unbridled Fear*****
As strongly asserted in the last fifteen Newsletters, gut-wrenching
fear generated by the Narcotics Enforcement Team is quite impressive.
After all, these Nazi stormtroopers not only outrageously intimidate
defendants and their gutless attorneys, but even innocent third parties
who have suffered at their corrupt and abusive hands.
Recently, a source came forward with allegations regarding the
death of a loved one under exceptionally curious circumstances. Sadly,
the survivor got cold feet.
Most pointedly and quite publicly, how in hell do you expect these
abuses to end if you don't have the guts to stand up and expose them to
the light of day?
Every time a source cowardly runs the other way, the corrupt and
abusive sons of bitches win. Every g-ddamned time. Worse yet, another
nail is driven into the coffin of liberty.
If you don't have the courage to stand up and do the right thing, why
should this writer continue to place himself in physical and legal
jeopardy trying to expose the outrageous corruption and abuse?
Despite the lack of financial assistance from a cowardly and
selfish community, the Llano Ledger and Llano Ledger 2 visitor count
stands in excess of 138,800. ... Over two years, now. For what?
Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
Tim Chorney, Publisher
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam Tx. 78609
llanoledger@mailcity.com
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