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***********Continuation Of September 17, 2001 Newsletter**********
[Publisher's Note: Readers should go back to Newsletter Text V114 for the beginning of this week's edition. T.C.]
My, my, my. How the drumbeat for war grows louder and more incessant by
the day. Amazing how a despicable act of terrorism can so quickly bring
the American people together. Equally stunning how the public never
questions its leadership and why the situation has deteriorated to the
point where it is. Sadly, it's become un-American to question and
challenge authority. -- Authority responsible for egregiously failing
to protect the best interests of the people it allegedly serves.
What the hell happened to the intelligence community? Most pointedly,
how can they repeatedly be caught with their pants down, securely
wrapped around their ankles? Despite expenditure of billions annually,
the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, and other federal institutions
were caught napping. Where is outrage of people to a glaringly inept
and corrupt government that clearly did not do its job?
Incredibly, at least two of the hijacker pilots were trained by
American flight schools. The immigration status of both men was also in
question. Where the hell was our government? Did flight school
executives have their heads securely lodged up their ass? Or are they
merely aggressively stupid?
Jackass apologists for Central Intelligence such as former insiders
Brent Scowcroft and George H. Bush conveniently claim we now need to
get in bed with the criminal element and form alliances with former
terrorists who supposedly will be loyal to the U.S. and our best
interests. Stunning, isn't it? Especially so, coming from a former
president who lied like hell about his involvement in Iran-Contra. Then
again, it's quite alright, isn't it? After all, the ends justify the
means when it comes to combating communism, don't they?
Apologists also claim we need to change our policy regarding the
prohibition of foreign assassinations. Equally incredible, no? Do we
really want to go down this path? Think the tables could not be turned,
placing our own officials at risk? More pointedly, should we legalize
murder of foreigners as we have the execution of prisoners in the name
of "justice"?
Security at airports has been outrageously lax for years.
Television news magazines have had their employees easily penetrate
into supposedly secure areas. Yet, no substantive change has been made
prior to Tuesday's attack. None. Now, travelers will be subject to even
greater delays and hassles while the terrorists involved in the latest
attack in all likelihood bypassed "security" through the use of ramp
passes provided by accomplices.
Fascists also whine civil liberties need to be further eviscerated in
the interest of "security". Interesting, isn't it? ... While
conveniently ignoring the Founders who truly believed anyone willing to
trade liberty for security deserves and winds up with neither. The FBI
has already installed Carnivore intelligence gathering devices at
several Internet Service Providers immediately after the most recent
attack. Privacy means nothing to federal goons who not only access
e-mails from criminal targets, but from the public at large.
The assault on civil liberties has become increasingly aggressive.
Government goons are indiscriminately "detaining" "suspicious" people
without benefit of arrest, -- hoping to develop probable cause. At the
time of this writing, one individual has been arrested as a material
witness. ... A convenient way of avoiding constitutional requirements,
outrageously allowed and sanctioned for years by a fascist judiciary.
Late Thursday evening, September 13, the Senate passed a bill expanding
wiretap law. Suspicion of terrorism will now be valid legal reason for
government thugs to secure a tap should the bill pass into law. Dear
readers, do any of you truly understand the ramifications? The
potential for abuse by law enforcement as well as corrupt and abusive
prosecutors? Any government turkey who doesn't like or has a problem
with a dissident will now find it far easier to harass and intimidate.
The government does not need new more oppressive laws. Rather, it needs
to better enforce statutes already on the books. Of course, the latest
terrorist attack conveniently affords the Fascist Right an opportunity
to aggressively continue its outrageous assault on the Bill of Rights.
... While the cowardly population is most compliant and susceptible to
manipulation by corrupt and abusive officials. Precisely why Attorney
General John Ashcroft is pressing for further evisceration of the
Fourth Amendment with the blessing of the "President". Strike while the
iron is hot, right, George?
The First Amendment is also under outrageous assault by the Fascist
Right. Now, in the name of "security", government thugs will have one
more weapon in the arsenal to impose their will on those in strong
disagreement with policy. The result of atrocities in New York and
Washington on September 11 may very well result in loss of liberties
making the United States no different from terrorists. After all, the
jackass who stole the election with the help of a fascist Supreme Court
has strongly asserted the carnage is a direct assault on "freedom",
hasn't he? He ought to know, shouldn't he?
Incredibly, the bill expands privacy intrusion into computer
communications and reportedly permits U.S. attorneys to approve
wiretaps. The hell with the Fourth Amendment, no? It also mandates the
CIA get in bed with terrorists who will now generously and supposedly
provide information valuable to the United States. Differences with the
House version still have to be worked out. Think they won't, and "The
Tush" won't sign unconstitutional abusive legislation? After all, Ole'
George is a fervent member of the Right and strongly supports their
shills.
While the "President" indeed needs to retaliate militarily, war alone
will not solve the problem. Unless and until the United States displays
an even hand in the Middle East, terrorism will prosper and grow.
Should Ole' George be successful in killing or capturing Osama bin
Laden, others will take his place. Doesn't mean "The Tush" should not
go after him, however. What it means is that Mr. Bush needs to combine
military action with a change in approach to Israeli-Arab relations.
Now.
An attack against bin Laden, although necessary, is sure to result
in the ratcheting up of terrorism both here and abroad. Americans
should be willing to pay the price both in military casualties as well
as casualties of citizens here who will die in future acts of terror.
Tuesday's carnage is only the beginning.
Apparently, Ole' George has finally found a purpose to his
"presidency". He states the war against terrorism will now be the focus
of his "Administration". Interesting, isn't it? Other than the
imposition of fascism, what the hell has he done to date? Already the
Congress seems foolishly willing to give him a blank check, much as LBJ
received in 1964. -- To the tune of $40 billion. ... Although privately
expressing concern. Too gutless, however, to challenge the "President"
publicly. Wonder how long the support and silence will continue after
body bags return and the public turns against the effort?
The fitness of Mr. Bush for office and for the task at hand is also in
question. Consider the following statements from Ole' George: "Now that
a war has been declared on us, we will lead the world to victory, to
victory." "I'm a loving guy and I'm also someone, however, who's got a
job to do, and I intend to do it." "You will be asked for your
patience, for the conflict will not be short. You will be asked for
resolve, because the conflict will not be easy. You will be asked for
your strength because the course to victory may be long," ... Hey,
George? You sound like Die Fuhrer. Are you emotionally unbent or do you
have delusions of grandeur? All joking aside, this man may not even be
able to find bin Laden, never mind kill or capture him. Congress needs
to keep a careful eye and leash on the "Chief Executive". Otherwise,
the military venture to come may make Vietnam look like a walk in the
park.
Equally disturbing, the "President" is deliberately whipping up
bloodthirst by his call for vengeance. Hey, George? No question, you do
need to capture or kill bin Laden and his cronies. It shouldn't be done
for reasons of revenge, however. It should be done in the interest of
justice and protection of innocent Americans. There's a big difference
between justice and revenge, you jackass. Should it be done only for
vengeance, we will be no different than bin Laden. Should you wantonly
and deliberately kill innocent civilians in the interest of political
expediency, you will indeed be no better than the terrorists targeted.
Prior to September 11, 2001, Mr. Bush was in deep political trouble.
His policies and unabashed attempt to crap on the Constitution were
being aggressively challenged by Democrats and Independents. Now,
they're all in bed with a dolt unqualified to be "President". ... Even
helping Ole' George to further eviscerate rights and liberties in the
name of "security" and a "war against terrorism". Stunningly gutless.
Then again, it's been clear for quite some time there is no substantive
difference between both major political parties.
While the "President's" proclamation of Friday, September 14 as a
"National Day of Prayer and Remembrance" was indeed a positive gesture,
readers should note the "Chief Executive" gutlessly did NOT
conveniently address several critical issues. First, why haven't heads
already rolled in the FBI, CIA, and National Security Agency? After
all, billions have been expended, yet not one of these agencies caught
on to an extremely complicated conspiracy involving at the very least
dozens of terrorists and their accomplices. Not surprisingly, the
"President" neglected to mention the gaffe or how it would be remedied.
Yet, he beats the war drums to draw attention away from an egregious
failure.
Second, Ole' George conveniently had nothing to say regarding
U.S-run flight schools who trained terrorist pilots. -- Pilots whose
immigration status was in question. Third, the "President" had nothing
to say about security being so lax at our nation's airports that
terrorists were able to secure ramp passes from accomplices, giving
them easy access to supposedly secure facilities. Fourth, where is the
"President's" intention to pursue an even-handed approach to Middle
East affairs? When will he finally discourage Israelis from wantonly
killing Palestinians using American supplied F-16's and Apache
helicopters? When will he finally force Israel to stop bulldozing Arab
homes? The questions could go on and on. The "President's" disingenuous
reaction to the crisis is nothing more than symbolism over substance.
... Right, Rush?
Rather than ask pointed questions of our "Commander In Chief",
citizens, however, are content to leave their heads in the ground or
more accurately, up their ass. It's easier to buy Flags and bash
Arab-Americans, including vandalism of mosques. The level of bigotry in
the United States is sickening, -- encouraged by a "President" who
disingenuously admonishes the public not bash Arab-Americans, yet
knowingly and deliberately whips up bloodthirst for revenge. ... Hey,
George? Not everyone buys the charade, you jackass. Most pointedly,
sir, eventually Americans will see who and what you are. Hopefully, it
won't be too late. ... For the people and liberty.
*****Klee's Kaleidoscope*****
A poignant well-written article by Harvey Klee regarding last
week's catastrophe will be posted shortly. Be sure to click on
'Kaleidoscope V2' in 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 20 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?
Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
Tim Chorney, Publisher
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam Tx. 78609
llanoledger@mailcity.com
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