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October 27, 2007 at 17:19:07

Put On the Cuffs, I'm Guilty as Charged

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The presumption here is that, under Harmon’s watchful eye, we will only be exposed to what she deems worthy of exposition. Nice touch. Nice opening shot against Net Neutrality.

(4) While the United States must continue its vigilant efforts to combat international terrorism, it must also strengthen efforts to combat the threat posed by homegrown terrorists based and operating within the United States.

Most of those tormented by Senator Joseph McCarthy fifty years ago are dead by now. But in case supposed communists have been quietly been reincarnating themselves as supposed terrorists, Harman strives to bring back the halcyon days of Joe. Are those ‘card-carrying’ terrorists, Jane?

(5) Understanding the motivational factors that lead to violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence is a vital step toward eradicating these threats in the United States.

Eradication. Like Dutch Elm Disease. My motivation is the freedom to speak, to practice my religion (as a Muslim if that is my choice) or none at all, to associate with friends and perhaps even indulge in political discussion, to write without governmental editing, to travel as my desires, finances and passport allow and to be left the hell alone—all of these without threat (or perceived threat) to my neighbors.

(6) Preventing the potential rise of self radicalized, unaffiliated terrorists domestically cannot be easily accomplished solely through traditional Federal intelligence or law enforcement efforts, and can benefit from the incorporation of State and local efforts.

Probably correct and yet one wonders how (again, ambiguously) this bill purports to incorporate State and local effort. So far as I know, even Joe McCarthy was never  allowed to do that.

(7) Individuals prone to violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence span all races, ethnicities, and religious beliefs, and individuals should not be targeted based solely on race, ethnicity, or religion.

Well Janie, let’s hear it for equal-opportunity victimization. But if not solely, then how about just a little bit?

(8) Any measure taken to prevent violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism in the United States should not violate the constitutional rights, civil rights, or civil liberties of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Should not (probable), will not (absolute). Does that ‘should not’ apply before or after the determination to pack a suspect off to another country. I would suggest to you a quick reference to the tale of the son of an Egyptian diplomat.

(9) Certain governments, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have significant experience with homegrown terrorism and the United States can benefit from lessons learned by those nations.

No doubt. Then of course, having not dotted every 'i' and crossed every 't' in the observation of her fellow (but perhaps less well-connected) citizens, Harman proposes to set up her own version of a “School for Scandal.”

SEC. 899D. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE STUDY OF VIOLENT RADICALIZATION AND HOMEGROWN TERRORISM IN THE UNITED STATES. (Blah, blah and then more blah, until we get down to ‘c’)

(c) Activities- In carrying out this section, the Center shall--

(1) contribute to the establishment of training, written materials, information, analytical assistance and professional resources to aid in combating violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism;

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Jim Freeman's op-ed pieces and commentaries have appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, International Herald-Tribune, CNN, The New York Review, The Jon Stewart Daily Show and a number of magazines.

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Professor Nan Fandel teaches communications in Iowa. She is also a journalist who has been an op-ed columnist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen newspaper. Also a poet and a Jellaludin Rumi scholar, Professor Fandel lectures throughout the world on the words, teachings, and life of this 13th-century Sufi mystic poet, who today is among the most popular poets. She has co-authored a book in honor of Rumi titled Mystery Box, which will be available in mid-2008.Professor Fandel's goal as a teacher and ...

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Professor FandelProfessor Nan Fandel teaches communications in Iowa. She is also a journalist who has been an op-ed columnist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen newspaper. Also a poet and a Jellaludin Rumi scholar, Professor Fandel lectures throughout the world on the words, teachings, and life of this 13th-century Sufi mystic poet, who today is among the most popular poets. She has co-authored a book in honor of Rumi titled Mystery Box, which will be available in mid-2008.Professor Fandel's goal as a teacher and ...

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I WANT TO KNOW...

...who the six (6) who voted against this travesty are!

I'm with you, Jim. Guilty as charged, and I'm proud of it. They may as well drag out the cuffs and clamp them on my wrists right now for all I've written, done, and created to bring down the corrupt Bush administration, the once Republican, now Democrat, corrupt US Congress in the past seven years.

But here's what I think: It is our moral imperative to dissent corruption in our government! And now, if we do THAT we are TERRORISTS??

People say, "Write your congressional representative, if you want to be heard." Hell, now if we do that, we're the terrorists??

No, my friends, the real, violent terrorists are those who sit quietly, those who do nothing, who overtly allow themselves to be put to sleep by the amount of money or celebrity they can attain, those who turn away from the truth and choose not to explore the possibilities for a better world FOR ALL!

Come and get me...I'm sick of the subterfuge, the lies, the "man behind the curtain." I've still got MY "red slippers," and I will continue to live as I do now: honoring Ghandi who fought with force and morality for justice, living up to the legacy of MLK who fought with force and morality for civil rights, and loving to have been part of an entire, amazing generation of STUDENTS who thoughtfully fought for free speech, civil rights, and helped to raise the consciousness of America by organized-in-the-streets dissent to the illegal war in Vietnam, which pales in comparison to Iraq! And we ended it! 

Yep...come and get me...because I plan to continue to "click away" as loudly and boldly as always until the true courage, heart, and brain of the US come through the tornado of the last seven + years!

Watch for me...I'm in your classrooms, helping students to really look at and SEE their world, and to make thoughtful decisions based on honesty and knowledge. I'll break their hearts with the truth, but whatever the consequences of doing that for me are, it will have been worth it if they act with honor and dignity to grow a better world than what we have now.

Viva la intelligensia! Long live our power to promote truth and justice for the benefit of all! 

Everyone should watch this film NOW: www.zeitgeistmovie.com

In hopes for peace and sanity, I remain,

Professor Nan

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