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The Llano Ledger November 19, 2001
*************November 19, 2001************
*****33rd Judicial District Narcotics Enforcement Team*****
NET informant Danny O'Leary is a busy, busy boy. Planting drugs and
turning in innocent victims to criminal NET officers are apparently
only a small part of Mr. O'Leary's repertoire. Credible sources
strongly assert Danny Boy and a drug partner, approximately in his
forties, are reportedly distributing marijuana. The identity of the
second man has not been confirmed yet. Both men and their sons,
however, are apparently trafficking in large quantities of weed.
Theft of a significant amount of marijuana is what drew the
attention of this publication. O'Leary's partner had complained to
people in the community that sixty pounds had been stolen from his
stash. That's right, 60 lbs.. Reportedly, the entire stash had amounted
to between three to four hundred pounds. Sources claim sons of both men
are involved in the operation. Finally, it was determined the son of
O'Leary's partner had indeed stolen the missing marijuana.
Credible sources have strongly claimed O'Leary's son, Ryan, is also
involved in the operation. Ryan recently totaled his father's new
pickup while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Although
underaged, he has a history of public intoxication, confirmed by the
elder O'Leary and other sources.
*****Military Tribunals*****
"President" George "The Tush" Bush recently signed an executive
order allowing the military to set up military tribunals to try
terrorists overseas in absolute secrecy. The idea of the fascist
occupying the White House and his henchmen is to bypass the U.S. court
system. This has not been done since the Second World War. One
unidentified Western diplomat complained "Many European countries will
be of course concerned about some important legal aspects, in
particular about the missing right to appeal and the death penalty."
Military officers would act as judge and jury. A two-thirds vote would
result in conviction. There would be no appellate review. No appeals to
the Supreme Court. Interestingly, Right Wing New York Times columnist
William Safire wrote the "President" would "get away with the
replacement of the American rule of law with military kangaroo courts."
He's right. Then again, the United States government has moved to the
Extreme Right, becoming increasingly fascist in the process. While the
terrorists are indeed an enemy, our government has become an even
greater one.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy strongly claimed the
executive order "sends a message to the world that it is acceptable to
hold secret trials and summary executions, without the possibility of
judicial review, at least when the defendant is a foreign national."
He's right. Then again, the "Chief Executive" has no respect for the
Bill of Rights and has betrayed his oath of office.
Military tribunals are a glaring example of American kangaroo courts
with a long history of abuse. They are set up to convict. To rubber
stamp government political policy. Frankly, it is time for Congress to
hold hearings and closely investigate a Supreme Court-appointed fascist
who has decimated the Bill of Rights to impose his will and ideology on
the American people.
*****Left And Right Express Concern Over Bush Anti-Terrorism Moves*****
Interestingly, both political extremes are beginning to criticize
"The Tush" and his egregious assault on civil liberties. Pointedly, the
United States is beginning to look more and more like a Third World
banana republic. Sadly, Nazi Attorney General John Ashcroft justifies
military tribunals, suspension of attorney-client privilege, and
suspension of the Bill of Rights both for foreign nationals as well as
Americans, disingenuously crowing "I think it's important to understand
that we are at war now." ... Hey, Johnny? Adolph and Benito would have
been proud, you jackass. This bona fide fascist truly believes the ends
justify the means. So did Hitler and Mussolini.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) strongly
claimed "There's a lot of disquiet among both Republican and Democratic
senators who think the rules of law are being turned on their head, and
they wonder what we gain by it." That's right, Senator. Why have you
gone along up to this point? Why hasn't Mr. Bush been investigated for
possible impeachment? The "President" has betrayed his oath of office
and his deliberate ignorance of the Bill of Rights is treasonous.
Even Right Wing extremists such as Rep. Robert L. Barr Jr. (R-Ga.)
are beginning to wake up and strongly express concern: "I'm not sure we
can ever satisfy the federal government's insatiable appetite for more
power." He's right. Then again, this "conservative" has also previously
gone along with the "Chief Executive" and his henchmen.
Habeas corpus, regarding the military tribunals, has been suspended by
the "President" in his executive order: "any individual subject to this
order shall not be privileged to seek any remedy . . . in any court of
the United States, or any state thereof." Frightening stuff, no? Who's
next? American citizens? Then again, the American people are sound
asleep. Habeas corpus is critical to liberty. Former U.S. Solicitor
General Philip A. Lacovara strongly claimed: "The Constitution sets out
only two grounds for suspending the privilege of challenging one's
detention on a habeas corpus petition: one is invasion and the other is
rebellion. Even in the Civil War, the courts were reluctant to allow
President Lincoln to dispense with habeas corpus." Yet, our Nazi
"President" has done so.
*****"Vice President" Singled Out*****
"Vice President" "Slick Dick" Cheney's defense of military
tribunals was so intense and fascist it should be singled out for
attention. Readers are reminded the government has refused to release
the identities of immigrants held as well as the charges. Now, the
"President", "Vice President", and Attorney General wish to see them
tried in secret military tribunals. These fascists assert "terrorists"
are not entitled to constitutional rights and the rule of law. The
Founders must be spinning in their graves. Yet, the aggressively stupid
American people remain shamefully and gutlessly silent.
"Slick Dick" Cheney has indeed been quite aggressive in his defense of
military tribunals: "The basic proposition here is that somebody who
comes into the United States of America illegally, who conducts a
terrorist operation killing thousands of innocent Americans - men,
women and children - is not a lawful combatant." ... "They don't
deserve to be treated as a prisoner of war." ... "They don't deserve
the same guarantees and safeguards that would be used for an American
citizen going through the normal judicial process."
...Interesting commentary from a man who placed his hand on a Bible
and swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,
isn't it? Would be laughable if not so threatening to liberty. ... Hey,
Dicky? Adolph and Benito would have indeed been proud, you jackass.
Most pointedly, where are the Democrats? Why haven't they already
called for impeachment hearings for both the "President" and his
equally fascist sidekick?
*****"Justice" Department To Question 5,000*****
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has ordered federal law
enforcement to question 5,000 foreigners in the next twenty days.
That's right, twenty days. The interviews are to be "voluntary" and FBI
goons have been instructed to be polite. Mighty considerate, no?
Despite assertions of no-profiling, law enforcement will question
thousands of Middle Eastern men between the ages of 18 and 33. In the
perverted world of the "President", day is night, night is day, and
'shit don't stink'. ... Nothing quite like a police state, is there?
*****First Lady*****
For the first time, a first lady has given a speech on a Saturday radio
broadcast reserved for the president. First Lady Laura Bush addressed
the abuse of women in Afghanistan, substituting for the "President".
While Mrs. Bush was indeed on target and to be commended, can you
imagine the howls of protest from the Fascist Right had former First
Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton done the same? Yet, the Extreme Right
remains glaringly and hypocritically silent.
... As the Right would have whined, "two for the price of one." All
joking aside and unlike her husband, Mrs. Bush is extraordinarily
gifted and has much to offer the country. ... Not quite as far to the
right as hubby either. "The Tush" has much to be proud of in his wife.
-- Despite the fact she never fully took responsibility nor was
prosecuted for the death of a fellow student nearly forty years ago
when she ran a stop sign and into his vehicle. ... Won't talk about it
to this day. Presently, the law is nowhere near as forgiving. Nor
should it be. The First Lady wasn't even ticketed. Then again, the
double standard is alive and well...
*****Unbridled Fear*****
As strongly asserted in the last 29 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