Tech Dirt – by Tim Cushing

On Constitution Day (Sept. 17th), a student of Modesto Junior College, Robert Van Tuinen, was prevented by Modesto Junior College administration from handing out copies of the Constitution. The college apparently believes free speech is limited to a single small concrete slab on campus, generously named the “Free Speech Zone.” Contrary to the First Amendment (and the state’s laws governing public university policies), MJC restricts free speech to no more than two people per day, subject to approval of the administration.

Van Tuinen set out to challenge the stupidity of this policy and MJC administration obligingly played its part, resulting in a story that spread across blogs and news sites. As a result of its actions, the staff at MJC was “subjected” to insults, death threats, and even worse, an “unfair and negative portrayal” by the media. While no one condones death threats, one would be hard pressed to agree with Jill Stearns, the president of MJC, that the portrayal was “unfair” or that the school’s willingness to place policy above all else, including the Constitution and common sense, wasn’t deserving of a few disparaging remarks.    Continue reading “Professor Fires Off Lengthy Email In Defense Of Student Forbidden From Handing Out Copies Of The Constitution”

An armored vehicle drives a battering ram through John Geer's door. (Source: ABC7 WJLA)Police State USA – by O.D.

SPRINGFIELD, VA — A paramilitary force was dispatched to a townhouse after a woman reported a domestic dispute between her and her boyfriend.  When her boyfriend stubbornly chose to stay inside his home, police shot him and drove an armored truck through his front door.

The situation began on August 29th around 2:40 p.m. when John Geer — a 46-year-old kitchen designer and installer — was told by his girlfriend that she had decided to leave him.  The couple had two daughters together, ages 13 and 17.  Emotionally distraught over the breakup, Geer exacerbated the situation by throwing her belongings onto the lawn of their townhouse.   Continue reading “Police shot unarmed man, drove an armored truck through his door when he did not exit his property on command”

TSA_armsclaspedPolice State USA

Travelers are now being subjected to even more invasive screening procedures by the infamous Transportation Security Administration (TSA).   Before “allowing” people to travel, the TSA is performing unwarranted checks of a wide variety of personal documents, going further than ever before into the lives of innocent passengers.  As expected, Americans will roll over for the new intrusions and accept that they are necessary to protect the Homeland.

The new pre-screening procedure is more exhaustive than a federal background check. The TSA will now be dramatically expanding their reach into the lives of every passenger, and scouring all of the following documents, according to the New York Times:   Continue reading “TSA will now “pre-screen” your taxes, car registration, passport, employment history, and more”

Canada Free Press – by Judy McLeod

If the National Spy Agency (NSA), which spies on all—citizenry and foreign nations alike—and therefore knows all, then why is it necessary for the emergency drill planned to take place across North America on November 13-14 “to test the resiliency of the U.S. power grid to withstand major damage caused by a natural disaster or deliberate attack?”

“GridEx 2” is coming soon to a town near you.

“That is why thousands of utility workers, business executives, National Guard officers, F.B.I. antiterrorism experts and officials from government agencies in the United States, Canada and Mexico are preparing for an emergency drill in November that will simulate physical attacks and cyberattacks that could take down large sections of the power grid.” (New York Times, Aug. 16, 2013)   Continue reading “How do you simulate physical attacks during emergency drills?”

Canada Free Press – by Dr. Ashraf Ramelah

On Monday, November 4th, an Egyptian Triple Seven elite military force helicopter will transport former Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, out of secret hiding where he has been held in custody by authorities since July 3rd this year.  Morsi will be flown to a courtroom inside Toro Police School to begin his trial for high treason and other suspected crimes. On the eve of his political career and presidential candidacy, Morsi sat in prison awaiting trial for spying against Egypt. Now he is accused of continuing these efforts during his presidency.   Continue reading “Egypt’s trial: true justice will reveal Morsi’s alliances”

Navy SEALs ordered to remove ‘don’t tread on me’ Navy Jack from uniformsThe Daily Caller – by Carl Higbie

The Navy Jack is the ‘don’t tread on me’ flag, one that has earned a revered place in America’s naval history and a beloved place in sailor’s hearts, through its use for over two centuries. This symbol of America’s naval ferocity has spanned our country’s entire existence, flying from the masts of the Continental Navy during the war of independence, to today’s War on Terror. In fact, an amendment to the Navy code called SECNAV Instruction 10520.6 clearly states that as of 31 May 2002 all ships are to fly the flag throughout the duration of the War on Terror.   Continue reading “Navy SEALs ordered to remove ‘don’t tread on me’ Navy Jack from uniforms”

PHOTO: Paul Ciancia has been identified as the man who pulled a semi-automatic rifle from a bag and shot his way past a security checkpoint at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 1, 2013.ABC News

The alleged Los Angeles International Airport gunman carried a note with him today that expressed anti-government sentiments and suggested he expected to die in an airport shootout, according to law enforcement sources.

The suspect has been identified by the FBI as Paul Ciancia, 23. He is believed to have homes in Los Angeles and Pennsville, N.J.   Continue reading “Alleged LAX Shooter Paul Ciancia Carried Anti-Government Note”

Digital Journal – by Elliott Freeman

Los Angeles – The rapid police response to today’s deadly shooting at a terminal in the Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX) was no accident, according to LAX Police Chief Patrick Gannon, because his officers prepared for an event identical to the shooting weeks in advance.

“We practiced to this not more than 3 weeks ago,” said Gannon at a press conference hours after the shooting. “We took every one of our patrol officers and a couple hundred officers from the Los Angeles Police Department and we practiced the exact scenario we played out today.”   Continue reading “LAX Shooting: Police trained for ‘exact scenario’ 3 weeks ago”

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President Obama issued an executive order Friday creating a “Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.”

The group will “advise the Administration on how the Federal Government can respond to the needs of communities nationwide that are dealing with the impacts of climate change,” said the White House.   Continue reading “Obama creates climate change task force with a new Executive Order”

Mark Koernke pointed out this about his name: CIA-n-CIA.

CBS News – by Stephanie Slifer

(CBS) LOS ANGELES – U.S. law enforcement officials confirm that Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23, is the suspected gunman in Friday’s shooting at Los Angeles International Airport.

They say he has a family address in New Jersey.  Officials also say he spent some time in the Los Angeles area.  A preliminary review of the terror data bases and watch lists find no connections to Ciancia.   And he does not have any significant police record.   Continue reading “LAX Shooting: Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23, ID’d as suspected gunman in airport attack, said to have family address in New Jersey”

Police officers stand guard atop Terminal 3.CNN – by Michael Martinez and Greg Botelho

Los Angeles (CNN) — [Breaking news update at 5:11 p.m.]

(CNN) — Authorities are looking into the possibility that Friday’s gunman at Los Angeles International Airport was targeting Transportation Security Administration officers, a federal law enforcement official said. Eyewitnesses said that the gunman asked, “Hey, are you TSA?” and — if a person answered “no” — he would move on, according to the official.   Continue reading “Suspect shot, in custody at Los Angeles airport after TSA officer killed”

NBC News – by Jonathan Lloyd and Nyree Arabian

A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint Friday morning at Los Angeles International Airport, injuring a Transportation Security Administration employee and prompting a terminal evacuation.

A TSA spokesperson told NBC4 the shooting occurred at a security checkpoint. A traveler told NBC4 she heard gunfire in Tom Bradley Terminal, where she was preparing to board a flight to Mexico aboard Virgin America.   Continue reading “Officers Respond to LAX Shots Fired Report”

IsraelBusiness Insider – by MICHAEL KELLEY

A Syrian air base near the coastal area of Latakia sustained heavy damage late Wednesday night in a suspected missile attack from the sea, and all signs point to Israel.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported a loud explosion in a Syrian army base and a Syrian security official confirmed there was a strike.   Continue reading “Israel Suspected Of Destroying Syrian Air Base By Missile Attack From Sea”

nick finchWTXL

BRISTOL, Fla. (WTXL) — Former Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch has been found not guilty on charges of official misconduct and falsifying public records.

Finch had been on trial for several days.

The eight-person jury handed down the verdict shortly after noon on Thursday, October 31.   Continue reading “Jury finds Liberty Co. Sheriff Nick Finch Not Guilty”