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********************July 2, 2001********************
*****Surgeon General In Doghouse*****
That's right. Surgeon General David Satcher has drew the ire of the
"President" with the release of a 16-page report titled "Call to Action
to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior." Why? It runs
counter to fascist principles near and dear to the heart of the
Religious Right by urging public tolerance of homosexuals as well as
frank discussion of sexual issues and values. The Right, however,
thinks IT corners the market on moral values and condemns any diversity
in thought differing from its own jaded philosophy. Tough, isn't it?
Certainly, politically incorrect.
... Not that Satcher had any support from the Clinton Administration
either. Apparently, Bush won't reappoint him. Too bad. The
straight-jacketed thought of "religious" bigots will once again
prevail. Ludicrously, "conservatives" would rather see their
sexually-active children pregnant or suffering from
sexually-transmitted diseases, rather than have adequate sex education
and access to contraceptives. -- "Just Say No", right? It would be
laughable, if not so damned tragic. Then again, the Right has its
collective head up its ass. So what else is new?
*****Privacy Notices*****
The Financial Modernization Act requires all financial institutions to
mail out privacy notices by July 1 permitting customers to "opt out" of
programs allowing these institutions to share or sell personal
information to third parties. It is important to respond. Otherwise,
banks, lenders, credit card companies, etc. will have the right to sell
your private personal information for profit.
Most pointedly, why in hell do customers have to opt out to ensure
their privacy is not invaded by greedy commercial interests? Our
senators and congressmen need to answer for not looking out for the
best interests of their constituents. Rather, they catered to their
cronies and allowed lobbyists to conveniently line their deep pockets.
... Right, Phil? Kay? Lamar?
*****Senate Reaches Agreement On Supreme Court Nominees*****
The U.S. Senate has agreed Bush Supreme Court nominations will reach
the floor and not be held up in committee. -- Only fair to "The Tush",
isn't it? Republicans correctly believe any fascist nominees submitted
will have a far better chance of being confirmed. Hopefully however,
Democrats will continue to offer stiff opposition to any and all
extremist candidates the "President" sends to the Hill, should any
current "Justices" retire.
With the Supreme Court already leaning heavily to the Far Right, the
Good Ole' Boy appointed "President" by this stunningly partisan Court
will undoubtedly have the opportunity to cement the fascist philosophy
of the third branch of government for years to come. ... All the more
reason for Democrats to dig in and oppose unsuitable appointees.
Interestingly, the agreement does NOT cover other judicial
appointments.
*****Senate Passes Healthcare Bill*****
That's right. Democrats have finally managed to pass the patients' bill
of rights. It will now move on to the House. The GOP has offered
tremendous resistance to legislation clearly benefiting the medical
consumer. Why? To protect its cronies in the healthcare community who
have heavily lined the pockets of Republicans. Fascists in the Senate
have complained the bill will result in the loss of healthcare coverage
provided by employers. Nonsense. Employers have already been dropping
coverage due to greed and relentlessly deep pockets.
If Republicans are so concerned about insurance coverage, why not force
employers to provide it to workers by law. If businesses consequently
wind up going broke or indeed lay off employees as a result, let "free
market" forces operate and provide new opportunities for entrepreneurs
more amenable to employee rights and compensation. Most pointedly, tax
the shit out of greedy businesses that lay off workers while
compensating CEOs to the tune of millions of dollars yearly in
executive salary and benefits packages. ... Share the wealth.
George "The Tush" Bush has vowed to veto the bill, disingenuously
asserting he "could not in good conscience sign this bill, because it
puts the interests of trial lawyers before the interest of patients."
Most pointedly, the "President" is a liar. If this was truly his
concern, he would have long since urged legislators to cap attorneys'
fees rather than outrageously deny citizens their constitutional right
to sue criminally negligent healthcare providers.
... Equally outrageously, Phil Gramm didn't even bother to vote and
Ole' Kay voted against it. Both will have to answer to their
constituents, however, and are apparently in the pockets of the
healthcare community, -- at the expense of patients. Yet, both U.S.
Senators get the best in medical care and will continue to receive it
long after retiring. ... At taxpayer expense.
*****Increase In Military Spending*****
Ole' George has proposed a $32.6 billion increase in defense
spending, bringing the budget to $328.9 billion. -- An increase of over
10%. After all, the "President" needs to take care of defense
contractors who generously lined Republican coffers recently. "The
Tush", however, is disingenuously asserting the increase will go to
taking better care of military personnel, while conveniently ignoring
the outrageous waste and fraud existent throughout the entire defense
establishment.
*****Budget Surplus May Shrink According To Bush "Administration"*****
Receive your tax rebate check yet? According to Lawrence B.
Lindsey, director of the White House's National Economic Council, the
budget surplus may be less than expected due to problems in the
economy. Duh. ... Imagine that. Although rebates are geared mainly to
the rich who do not traditionally spend "disposable" income nor need
to, the "Administration" still strongly asserts the taxcut will
stimulate a faltering economy. Should the economy continue its downward
slide however, citizens will certainly know who to blame, -- since the
"President" has ordered IRS to clearly indicate to citizens receiving
rebate checks his "Administration" is responsible for the taxcut
package.
*****GOP Ignores David Brock*****
Remember David Brock, the GOP point man in the Republican trashing of
Anita Hill? Readers will recall Hill testified against Clarence Thomas,
a Right Wing fascist now sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court, during
confirmation hearings back in the earlier Bush Administration. Ms. Hill
was trashed by "conservatives" at the time and for years since.
Recently, Mr. Brock has courageously admitted to lying about Hill. Yet,
Republicans are conveniently ignoring his epiphany. Interesting, isn't
it? ... Never confuse the Fascist Right with the truth, however. Never.
-- They're too damn busy lining their pockets to care anyway
*****Veep Refuses To Release List Of People Who Spoke To Energy Panel*****
"Vice President" Dick Cheney has refused to release a list of
energy executives who met privately with the panel that formulated the
"President's" energy policy, a policy that heavily favors Big Oil.
Interesting and convenient, isn't it? ... And further evidence of the
best government money can buy. The "Administration" is apparently on a
collision course with congressional investigators looking into how the
"President's" cronies operate. Hopefully, Democrats will not back off
and will aggressively hold the feet of the "Chief Executive" to the
fire. We'll see.
*****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 nine 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 123,900. ... 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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