Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Arnold Schoenberg - Transfigured Night, Op. 4

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More on Martial Law

Unrest caused by bad economy may require military action, report says
El Paso Times

"A U.S. Army War College report warns an economic crisis in the United States could lead to massive civil unrest and the need to call on the military to restore order.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Nathan Freir wrote the report "Known Unknowns: Unconventional Strategic Shocks in Defense Strategy Development," which the Army think tank in Carlisle, Pa., recently released.

"Widespread civil violence inside the United States would force the defense establishment to reorient priorities ... to defend basic domestic order and human security," the report said, in case of "unforeseen economic collapse," "pervasive public health emergencies," and "catastrophic natural and human disasters," among other possible crises.

The report also suggests the new (Barack Obama) administration could face a "strategic shock" within the first eight months in office."

Ariz. police say they are prepared as War College warns military must prep for unrest; IMF warns of economic riots
Phoenix Business Journal

"The study says economic collapse, terrorism and loss of legal order are among possible domestic shocks that might require military action within the U.S.

Super Bowl security efforts included personnel and resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. military’s Northern Command, which coordinated with Arizona officials."

Pentagon to Detail Troops to Bolster Domestic Security
Washington Post

"The U.S. military expects to have 20,000 uniformed troops inside the United States by 2011 trained to help state and local officials respond to a nuclear terrorist attack or other domestic catastrophe, according to Pentagon officials."

Military Backpeddles on Troops in America
Infowars

"The military brass are clearly concerned about how the homeland missions are being perceived and that their public relations campaign is not going as well as planned. Look for major incidents in the near future to justify their presence."

Ron Paul on impending martial law


Tuesday, December 30, 2008


Gaza relief boat carrying Cynthia Mckinney rammed by Israelis
Raw Story (Article & Video)

"An Israeli patrol boat intercepted a yacht carrying three tons of medical supplies to Gaza in international waters early on Tuesday as it attempted to run an Israeli blockade. According to those on board, the patrol boat accused the relief vessel of being involved in terrorist activity and then deliberately rammed it, forcing it to return to port in Lebanon.

Among the yacht's 16 passengers were doctors, journalists, and human rights activists, including former Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA). McKinney spoke to CNN from Lebanon, telling John Roberts, 'Our boat was rammed three times, twice in the front and once on the side.' "

Sunday, December 21, 2008

CIA Embedded in Every State Government

Jesse Ventura Speaks about his personal experiences and knowledge of such facts!
Last Blog (video)

"Former Governor Jesse Ventura exposes he was interrogated by more than 20 CIA agents during his term of office in Minnesota. Despite the CIA's mission statement which states they are not to be operational within the Unites States, Ventura stated that he had embedded CIA agents working in high level positions of the Minnesota state government. Ventura also said that when these agents retired, their replacements were already chosen for him by the CIA."
AP study finds $1.6B went to bailed-out bank execs
Associated Press

"Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses, and other benefits last year, an Associated Press analysis reveals.

Even where banks cut back on pay, some executives were left with seven- or eight-figure compensation that most people can only dream about. Richard D. Fairbank, the chairman of Capital One Financial Corp., took a $1 million hit in compensation after his company had a disappointing year, but still got $17 million in stock options. The McLean, Va.-based company received $3.56 billion in bailout money on Nov. 14.

Like Goldman, Merrill got $10 billion from taxpayers on Oct. 28.

At Bank of New York Mellon Corp., chief executive Robert P. Kelly's stipend for financial planning services came to $66,748, on top of his $975,000 salary and $7.5 million bonus. His car and driver cost $178,879. Kelly also received $846,000 in relocation expenses, including help selling his home in Pittsburgh and purchasing one in Manhattan, the company said.

Goldman Sachs' tab for leased cars and drivers ran as high as $233,000 per executive. The firm told its shareholders this year that financial counseling and chauffeurs are important in giving executives more time to focus on their jobs.

JPMorgan Chase chairman James Dimon ran up a $211,182 private jet travel tab last year when his family lived in Chicago and he was commuting to New York. The company got $25 billion in bailout funds."

Friday, December 12, 2008

Jim Rogers calls most U.S. banks "bankrupt"
Reuters

" 'Without giving specific names, most of the significant American banks, the larger banks, are bankrupt, totally bankrupt,' said Rogers . . .

Now a specialist in commodities, Rogers said he has used the recent rally in the U.S. dollar as an opportunity to exit dollar-denominated assets.

While not saying how long the U.S. economic recession will last, he said conditions could ultimately mirror those of Japan in the 1990s. 'The way things are going, we're going to have a lost decade too, just like the 1970s,' he said. "

Time to shift our money to sound local banks that we can trust

TAKE ACTION: BANK INTIMATE



Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Garden


THE GARDEN

This award-winning documentary chronicles the complex and emotional story of the destruction of Los Angeles' South Central Farm. Created from the ashes of the L.A. riots in 1992, the South Central Farm was the largest urban farm in the United States until its destruction in 2006. "The Garden" follows the farmers as they organize and launch an impassioned public battle to save the farm. The film documents the farmers' struggle against the city's backroom deals, and exposes the underlying issues of money, power, poverty and racial discord. The film explores the fault lines in American society, raising crucial and challenging questions about liberty, equality, and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable among us.


View the trailer and find screenings here:
http://www.blackvalleyfilms.com/trailer/

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Bank of America to Politicians: Your Deposits or Else!

Solari Blog

"So the Governor of Illinois decides to pull the plug on Bank of America:

Illinois Governor Cuts off Bank of America After Chicago Factory-Worker Sit-In

And look what happens:

Illinois Governor Arrested for Trying to Sell Obama’s Senate Seat

The moral of the story? We need to start supporting the Governor of Illinois….time to pull your bank account from Bank of America."

Monday, December 8, 2008

Bloomberg v. The Fed
Solari Blog

"I have been searching for updates on Bloomberg’s lawsuit seeking disclosure of collateral held by the Fed in exchange for a trillion plus in loans. Kudo’s to Bloomberg’s Mark Pittman for his coverage and efforts to bring accountability to the bailout process."

Citigroup says gold could rise above $2,000 next year as world unravels
Telegraph

Gold Will Rise to $2,000 by 2010 [video]
CNBC.com

Superfund says India plans on track; gold to double
Reuters

Friday, December 5, 2008


Milwaukee neighborhoods could print own money
Chicago Tribune

"They can't spend it at the Wal-Mart or the Home Depot , but they can spend it at their local hardware store or their local grocery store."

Monday, December 1, 2008

Help Save A Family Farm: It's the American Way!


Get Mint Oil For Xmas
Solari blog

"We are still not out of the woods — we need continued support. These folks we are dealing with do not negotiate. They enjoy their jobs and warned us that if we fight them it will cost tens of thousands of dollars. Our last meeting with these guys, they made two statements: why don’t we want to foreclose and this would be a victory for them (”them” meaning the attorney and the senior risk officer). My sister and I could use prayers, thoughts of goodness and all positive energy."

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It's Now A $7.7 Trillion Banker Bailout To Be Paid By the US Taxpayer

U.S. Pledges Top $7.7 Trillion to Ease Frozen Credit
Bloomberg News

"The U.S. government is prepared to provide more than $7.76 trillion on behalf of American taxpayers after guaranteeing $306 billion of Citigroup Inc.
The unprecedented pledge of funds includes $3.18 trillion already tapped by financial institutions in the biggest response to an economic emergency since the New Deal of the 1930s, according to data compiled by Bloomberg."