The Llano Ledger
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*****Bloodless Coup*****
A bloodless coup occurred Friday, October 26, 2001 in the United
States. Sadly, the American people were too stupid to notice. The
Fourth Amendment, already eviscerated for decades by corrupt and
abusive law enforcement and the judiciary, was in effect suspended for
four years by anti-terrorist legislation signed into law. --By the
jackass who stole the White House, courtesy of a fascist Supreme Court
that conveniently appointed him "President" last year.
Similarly, the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments granting
rights to those accused of criminal or civil offenses were outrageously
assaulted by a "President" and henchmen determined to impose fascism.
Sadly, the problem is non-partisan since the Democrats went along with
their Republican cronies. Only one senator, Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis,
had the guts to vote against a measure viciously unconstitutional.
Needless to say, Hutchison and Gramm went along with the atrocity, --
and an atrocity it is.
The "President" has disingenuously asserted "Today, we take an
essential step in defeating terrorists while protecting the
constitutional rights of all Americans." Mr. Bush is a liar. The
constitutional rights of all Americans have been decimated by this law.
While the "President" claims the law is intended for use against
terrorists, once again, he has boldfaced lied to the American people.
Your e-mail is subject to examination by federal goons whether or not
you are a terrorist. Your Internet use history is subject to
investigation by these same thugs.
Federal goons now have the right to search your home and place of
business without telling you of the search. Anyone, like this writer
who vigorously exercises First Amendment rights to criticize corrupt
and abusive officials, can be labeled a "terrorist" by these thugs and
subject to the full brunt of the law. The perpetrators of this attack
on civil liberties have phonily claimed there will be no abuses of the
law by law enforcement since there will be judicial oversight of at
least some of the provisions. Absolute bullshit coming from legislators
who clearly have had their heads securely lodged up their asses for
quite some time.
Judges no longer protect constitutional rights. They abrogate them. To
think a corrupt and abusive judiciary will see to it that government
goons will not abuse this law is utter folly. Worse yet, most of the
provisions of this statute require no judicial oversight. Friends, you
have been screwed by the "President" and the Congress. Sadly, most of
you are too aggressively stupid to even realize you've just taken the
shaft without the Vaseline. -- Or too enamored with a jackass who can
barely tie his shoe laces.
Foreigners can now be held for seven days before being charged, as
opposed to 48 hours. What the dolt in the White House has neglected to
mention is the fact there are ways around this requirement, allowing
our fascist Attorney General to hold foreigners indefinitely according
to civil liberties groups. "Roving wiretaps" are now lawful. What that
means is any target of federal goons using any phone in the United
States can expect surveillance. No problem with that? Think again, dear
readers.
Government thugs have the power to label anyone a "terrorist". Should a
friend be so labeled and uses your phone, your conversations, as well
as his, are subject to surveillance. Should you be an innocent citizen
forced to testify in front of a federal grand jury, all of your
particulars can be shared throughout government agencies
"investigating" terrorism. If you are a "suspect", federal thugs can
read your unopened e-mail. This atrocious law can not only be used
against terrorists and citizens under criminal suspicion, but also
against totally innocent citizens who our fascist government wishes to
harass.
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, a man who has had his head up his rump for
years, cackled "I don't know anybody in this country who's afraid of
their law enforcement people at this time. They're afraid of
terrorism." Hey, Orrin? You're as much an embarrassment as the jackass
who stole the White House. Haven't been on the highways lately, have
you, sir? -- What, with the limousines, right, Senator?
In the real world, ordinary citizens have long been subject to
predators on the road such as the 33rd Judicial District Narcotics
Enforcement Team (NET). Then again, sir, you're part of the problem,
aren't you? Could care less how many innocent people have been
victimized by corrupt and abusive law enforcement, right, Senator? Even
wantonly killed? Wouldn't know anything about that, would you? Wake up,
friends.
Should you have the misfortune of sitting on an airplane next to a
terrorism suspect, federal thugs will have the authority to get your
business and medical records as well as search your home without
telling you. This law also allows "intelligence" wiretaps even when
there is no criminal investigation. The harboring and supporting
terrorists provision of the law is so broad that there will be a
chilling effect on the political activities of pro-immigrant or antiwar
groups. ... The First Amendment? What the hell's that? Right, Mr.
"President"? Part of the agenda, isn't it, sir?
The Founders must be spinning in their graves. Everything they
worked so hard to establish and defend has been decimated by a fascist
"President" and an equally culpable Congress. The Nazis who sit on the
U.S. Supreme Court will do nothing to counter this atrocity. Your
government has shamelessly shit on the Bill of Rights and most of you
are clueless. You get what you deserve. Again, too bad the rest of us
have to suffer for your aggressive stupidity.
The beginning of the end of American liberty as we knew it occurred on
November 22, 1963. Some of you don't even know the significance of that
terrible day, or how this new statute fits in and continues the process
started nearly forty years ago. Fascists, in an outrageously obscene
slap to the Founders, have labeled the anti-terrorism bill just signed
into law The Patriot Act. With this atrocious statute, the terrorists
who destroyed the Trade Center and damaged the Pentagon have indeed won
a big one. -- Without even having to further kill, maim, or destroy
property.
Our "leaders", taking advantage of a golden opportunity to impose their
fascist principles, have decimated civil liberties. They, themselves,
have become an enemy far worse than the terrorists. Most pointedly,
without liberty, there is no "life". As the Founders wisely knew,
anyone willing to trade liberty for "security" deserves and winds up
with neither.
Ninety percent of you, dear readers, have bought the propaganda coming
from the Bush White House, hook, line, and sinker. Shame on you. One of
the few times, this writer has truly been ashamed to be an American.
Don't like the last statement? Tough. Should the "President" continue
down this path unchecked, free speech will be the next to go. Then, we
can all march in goosestep, right?
Again, you have been suckered, friends. Plain and simple. Sadly, some
ninety percent of you are too aggressively stupid to have noticed. --
Or too enamored with a dolt who can barely button his shirt. Think this
statute will stop future terror? Even the Nazi who occupies the
Attorney General's office argues otherwise. Wonder why he still
desperately wanted the law? THINK. Wake up.
*****U.S. Rebukes Israel*****
Intellectual honesty demands credit be given when due. Ole' George
"The Tush" Bush indeed does the right thing once in a while, -- even
when done for the wrong reasons. Right, George? Readers will recall
Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi was recently assassinated by
Palestinians in retaliation for targeted killings of their leaders by
Israeli goons. Not surprisingly, the Israelis were unhappy campers
after they received a bit of their own medicine, occupying
Palestinian-controlled areas in response and killing a number of
civilians. ... Then again, the Israelis could not be terrorists, could
they?
State Department Deputy Spokesman Philip Reeker sharply asserted: "We
deeply regret and deplore Israel Defense Force actions that have killed
numerous Palestinian civilians over the weekend. The deaths of those
innocent civilians under the circumstances reported in recent days are
unacceptable. We call upon Israel to ensure that its armed forces
exercise greater discipline and restraint."
About time, Mr. "President". Finally found your voice, sir? Readers are
reminded the "Administration" ordinarily would have looked the other
way, -- as it has countless times in the past. This time, however, is
different. Why? After all, "The Tush" is waging war against terrorism.
Any further abuse of Palestinians could certainly topple the Mid East
apple cart, whipping up further Islamic hatred of the United States.
Certainly don't want that when American troops are fighting in theater.
Indeed, a difficult problem for Mr. Bush.
Israeli petulance and outrage following the recent assassination is
a bit disingenuous, isn't it? What the hell did they think would result
from targeted murder of Palestinian leaders? Did they think the Arabs
would bend over and compliantly take the shaft? To the credit of the
"President" the "Administration" has ordered Israel to withdraw. Not
surprisingly, they've initially refused to comply. Hey, George? Time to
withdraw foreign aid from the region. All of it. To both Israel and the
Arabs. Let them fight their own battles.
Of course, "The Tush" can hardly consider such drastic action.
After all, he's in the pocket of Big Oil. Until American foreign policy
changes, however, there will not be a snowball's chance of peace in the
region. Sadly, money drives this train, not phony support of an Israeli
state that has become more oppressive than its enemies.
*****Censorship*****
Press freedom means little to the "President" and his henchmen.
Official spin is far more important to the jackass in the White House
than First Amendment rights of the media. "Administration" officials
have disingenuously forced journalists to choose between rights and
patriotism. Indeed, a phony choice outrageously pressured by a fascist
"Administration" intent upon waging an unlimited undefined war with no
end game or definition of victory.
Sadly, what the media is producing seems to be no more than hype.
Little more than mouthpieces for the Bush "Administration". Propaganda,
not hard-hitting news coverage. Too bad. Especially since the press was
losing ground and credibility long before September 11. Blame must also
be placed squarely on the public since no one seems to want anything
more than fluff. Sadly, "feel good" bullshit is far more palatable to
the aggressively stupid population. Why think if you don't have to? Let
corrupt and abusive government do it. It's the American way, isn't it?
While Bush is indeed right to kill or capture bin Laden and his
terrorist network, his ultimate intentions are quite unknown and the
people of this nation are being asked to accept his policies on faith.
Already, innocent people are being killed and discontent is growing
within the coalition. As Ole' George becomes increasingly pressured to
provide results, will the adventure spread throughout other areas of
the world with little regard for civilian casualties? Good question.
Time will tell.
Already, there is indication the "President" is digging in for the long
haul. Creation of a global command is being considered by Defense
Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. The "Administration" does not want command
to shift from commander to commander as the war is carried to other
countries. Apparently, global command will be centered at McDill Air
Force Base, Tampa, Fla. Interesting, isn't it? ... Just how far will
Bush go with the secret war being waged?
Ole' George is consolidating power during the current crisis on a
variety of different fronts. Taking advantage of a cowardly Congress
too frightened to remain continuously in session, the "Chief Executive"
is considering convenient emergency measures to keep government funded
should lawmakers remain out of session due to bio attack. Fascinating,
isn't it? An automatic funding mechanism to maintain operations for
thirty days at a time.
Hopefully, an inept "President" will continue to be well-advised by his
superb staff. Without them, this outrageous embarrassment would have
already fallen flat on his face. With an approval rating of over 90%,
the people have bought the charade, -- hook, line, and sinker.
*****Justice Breyer Criticizes Extremist Colleagues*****
Interestingly in a recent speech at NYU law school, U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer rebuked his Far Right colleagues who literally
interpret the Constitution. Rehnquist, Scalia, Thomas, Kennedy, and
O'Connor are bona fide fascists, routinely narrowly interpreting the
Constitution in a deliberate effort to impose their agenda. Again, the
agenda is fascism: the imposition of an abusive and dangerous oligarchy
based on a pernicious blend of government, big business, and religion.
... A boot-heel cynically placed on the throat of the masses, justified
in principle by perversion and bastardization of religion.
Breyer's critique is not quite complete in its assessment, however.
While the fascist element of the Court indeed narrowly interprets the
Constitution, it is much more than that. They legislate their agenda
from the bench, rather than "interpret" this most precious document.
After all, fascists routinely offer oversimplistic analysis and
solutions to enormously difficult problems. They are incapable of more.
It requires a greater degree of creativity than possessed by
narrow-minded, straight jacketed "thinkers".
Always been amused by the supposed intellectual capacity of Antonin
Scalia, arguably the most fascist of his colleagues. Sadly, the man is
outrageously stunted in thought, preferring to avoid complex in-depth
analysis of issues desperately needing attention. It is far easier to
see no degrees of gray or shades of color. Black and white, either-or,
all or nothing "thinking" are all this individual is capable of. ...
Don't confuse him with diversity or the truth. He is not able to
process it. Yet, he is the darling of the Extreme Right.
*****"Privatization"*****
The Extreme Right has supposedly championed privatization of government
services. Especially in the case of the prison system. A study
conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy based in
Washington indicates privatization of penal institutions has not worked
for the last 15 years. Readers are reminded these "private"
institutions have been heavily subsidized with taxpayer dollars
upfront. Not only that, they continue to be reimbursed by government
for housed inmates.
These prisons have been a losing operation for the beleaguered
taxpayers footing the bill. Surprised? Local communities have not
benefited either from significant improvement of the local economy. Why
the hell would they? Prison staff are not well-paid and how many would
want the risk and abuse involved in the job? Yet, taxpayers all over
the country are paying off bonds that have benefited only the owners of
these institutions. Sadly, another egregious example of corporate
welfare. Yet, the Fascist Right remains deafeningly silent.
*****American Legion Plans Veterans Day Program*****
The Kingsland American Legion will hold a Veterans Day Memorial Service
on Saturday, November 10 at 11:00am. Be sure to check out
'Announcements' for details and directions. ... Honor those who have
sacrificed so much for our country and liberty...
*****Klee's Kaleidoscope*****
Be sure to click on 'Kaleidoscope 3' for Mr. Klee's latest and timely article on Anthrax.
*****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 26 editions, 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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