OpEdNews - Diary: I am a terrorist

washingtonpost.com - The Maryland State Police classified 53 nonviolent activists as terrorists and entered their names and personal information into state and federal databases that track terrorism suspects, the state police chief acknowledged yesterday.

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In the face of the violence implemented against peaceful demonstrators at the DNC, RNC and the last presidential debate at Hofstra University, I am proud to report that all the joined protestors have remained VOCAL, PEACEFUL, AND NON-VIOLENT.

We have people all over the planet, some in very bad situations, but so far, everyone is continuing in peaceful non-compliance.

Some in Gitmo have started a hunger strike. One prisoner is a 13 year old BOY, being tortured by our government.

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT DECLARES THAT YOU ARE A TERRORIST

PEACEFUL, NON-VIOLENT Protesting against OUR government now makes you and me a "terrorist".

Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 8, 2008; Page A01

washingtonpost.com — The Maryland State Police classified 53 nonviolent activists as terrorists and entered their names and personal information into state and federal databases that track terrorism suspects, the state police chief acknowledged yesterday.

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When you say "terrorist", I think of Nelson Mandela being labeled a "terrorist". He was arrested, tortured, and sentenced for some 27 years. Using this government's own terminology, I and many others are also terrorists.

I have no reason to disagree.

I have been joined by other 'terrorists' around the country and even the world. We have all taken great risks without reward or financial gain.

There are pockets of resistance in every state. Our goal should be to unite and thereby increase our effectiveness. We should have no illusions about our fate: Dr. Martin Luther King was arrested several times during peaceful, non-violent protest demonstrations. Being in the national spotlight was and is still no guarantee of civil, lawful treatment in what is even more so now a national police state.

The Founding Fathers dressed up as Indians to dump tea into the harbor for what is known as the Boston Tea Party. They boarded commercial vessels and destroyed the cargo on board to protest being taxed by the English monarchy, while being provided with no reasonable representation in English Parliament. Being disguised was a necessary protection: they would have been arrested and tried as terrorists.

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT DECLARES WAR ON YOU

AND YOU ACCEPT IT

With the Iraq war dragging on longer than WWII, solely for corporate profits, and the passage of FISA, the bailouts -all against the American voters desires and demands- it is painfully obvious our system of checks and balances have been hijacked by privilege and special interests.

To a corporation, a politician is just another employee.

Seventy-five percent of our Gross Domestic Product, the profit-making of our country, is generated by consumer spending. That means We, the American People, control 75%

of the U.S. economy. If we join together, work together, strive together, and STRIKE together; we can beat THEIR system!

Not through rallies or marches but by simple non-compliance.

You do NOT need to sign up, buy a membership or commit.

Simple Non-Violent Resistance steps:

A. MOVE MONEY OUT OF BIG BANKS ie: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, HSBC (Bank of China), CITBANK Move to local credit unions.

B. Stop using credit cards - every transaction generates an automatic 1-2% fee to the banks from the store you are buying from. Stop using bank ATM's- that generate fees!!! USE CASH and Trade as much as possible.

C. BUY USED CARS, SHOP GARAGE SALES, AND EXCHANGE GOODS/SERVICES ON CRAIGS LIST.

D. BUY LOCAL! look at where something is actually made. Choose the brand that is made closest to your home-

E. Boycott Mobil/Exxon, Shell, Texaco, Chevron - use smaller independent stations, REDUCE GAS Consumption regardless of price decreases- !! We have to stop fueling the oil mongers!!Learn to be a www.hypermiler.com . For conserving gas, you can go to EcoModder.com

F. Stop using and throwing away PLASTIC! It's made with OIL. - no bottled water, buy milk in cartons, recycle everybit of plastic you must use and return all plastic bags to grocery store- including plastic bread and newspapers come in!!

G. CUT ENERGY USE AT HOME AND AT WORK!! best thing people can do against big oil and dirty coal is also good for your local community- help cut energy expenses for local businesses, schools, and public buildings by turning lights off in empty rooms and bathrooms- instead of having that money go to the corps that are polluting and earning billions off of us, help keep that money in our pockets not theirs.

H. PAY OFF ALL YOUR DEBT. If you have a mortgage, secure your home first- pay down the principle by adding a little extra money each month- this saves thousands over time! Paying off mortgage has equal value protecting you in retirement. Once paid off, no matter how deep recession/depression gets or if your 401k never returns- you have shelter- your home.

I. Grow some of your own food if possible if in a warm place. Even just a few plants of your favorite veggies and herbs helps..Raise chickens, ducks, rabbits...

J. RECYCLE, COMPOST, - make effort to reduce trash and weight of trash- which not only helps the environment, but cuts expense for trash in your town. The more trash weighs the more taxpayers pay. Demand your public works enforce recycling and composting of yard waste.

K. IF YOU HAVE EMPLOYER PRIVATE INSURANCE- LIKE BLUE CROSS- USE IT- GO GET YOUR MAMMOGRAM OR COLONOSCOPY, ANNUAL CHECK UPS AND PAPS.-GET YOUR FLU SHOT THAT IS FREE!!!

- IF YOU HAVE MEDICARE OR MEDICAID OR STATE JOB INSURANCE- KEEP UP ON PREVENTIVE CARE BUT DONT ABUSE IT!

L. Cancel cable tv WE ARE TOTALLY ADDICTED TO THEIR 350 CHANNELS FOR SPORTS, MOVIES, PORN, NEWS. As long as they can keep us entertained they know we won't think. Cancel newspaper subscriptions.

M. STOP DONATING MONEY TO MoveOn, ACLU, politicians- Instead, donate food directly to pantries or money directly to people you know need it. Cut out the religious middlemen that are taking millions and using it to gain power not do good!!! Help a poor person or relative weatherproof their home or give them energy efficient light bulbs..

N. REDUCE MEAT/CORN CONSUMPTION- which are a huge corporate factory lobby for DC (unless locally raised beef).

O. Boycott chain stores and malls-shop small independent stores.

P. Move money out of stocks/401ks put money into tax-free IRA-ROTHs.

Q. Boycott state lotteries.

R. Boycott fast food. Eat right.