Monthly Archives: September 2014
Defense Contractors Are Making a Killing
Stock prices for Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman set all-time record highs last week as it became increasingly clear that President Obama was committed to a massive, sustained air war in Iraq and Syria. via Defense Contractors … Continue reading
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Yankees Settle ‘God Bless America’ Case, Won’t Restrict Spectators’ Movements During Song
The Yankees began playing “God Bless America” during home games following 9/11, as did all Major League Baseball teams. While other teams stopped playing the song during every game, the Yankees continued the ritual. In an effort to promote patriotism, … Continue reading
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Emanuel proposal: Decriminalize pot statewide
“It is time to put our sentencing policies in line with our values, reduce penalties for nonviolent, low-level drug offenses so we don’t put people in prison who need drug treatment,” Emanuel said in a statement his office will release … Continue reading
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American shakedown: Police won’t charge you, but they’ll grab your money
There’s a shakedown going on in the U.S., and the perps are in uniform. Across America, law enforcement officers — from federal agents to state troopers right down to sheriffs in one-street backwaters — are operating a vast, co-ordinated scheme … Continue reading
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Heavy Metal Fan Arrested for Posting Exodus Lyrics on Facebook
Evans remained in jail for eight days before he was released at a hearing at which his case was deferred for six months. An updated report by WFIE 14 News notes that Evans will be required to undergo a mental … Continue reading
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