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October 11, 2007 at 14:02:33

Operation Vigilant Shield? Another Faux Front for Fascism

by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster Page 1 of 2 page(s)

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"If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator" -GW Bush 12/18/2000

If you were school age in the 1950s to 1960s you probably remember the frightening experience of cowering under your desk. That threat, screaming from posters and from the media, was nuclear war. Then, children went home to relative security; the economy was booming. Schools were well funded and the future looked bright, despite the once a month drills.

Since the fall of the Soviet Union we now know that Communism was never a threat to America. Again. Communism was never a threat.

Those who used that threat did so to intimidate Americans into accepting a foreign policy that enabled the growth of what President Dwight Eisenhower called the Industrial-Military Complex in the wake of World War II. CIA involvement across the world continued, focused on the rapacious hunger of petroleum companies for a steady supply of oil and customers for munitions.

Those in power always knew this.

Eisenhower biographer, Michael Korda, said that Eisenhower, more a political general that a commander, was well aware of the danger because, “He knew the "military-industrial complex" inside out, he had helped to create it, so he knew what he was talking about, and warning against.”

Presidents change, the Industrial – Military Complex continued. Today we call them by other names, but they are essentially unchanged and they are still driving American foreign policy. They needed a new boogie man. This time they are using 'radical Islamics,' a threat no more real that Communism was in the 50s and 60s.

Today school children in Oregon and elsewhere across the country are facing a very different reality that tells them that the world is frightening, not just because they spend a few minutes under their desks but in so many ways that it is difficult to even comprehend what children are taking in about the world. Those who create that faux reality know exactly what they are doing and why. That reason is simple profit. Their tools are ugly and include torture, psychological manipulation and lies.

PsyOps was originally used as a tool for corporate policy two generations ago. What we experienced in the 50s and 60s was nothing less than that. With the acquisition of the media that tactic has only been extended further into our lives to secure profits. Nuclear annihilation. The Bird Flu. Terror from all sides scream at children today. The bottom line is more money for corporations and government. Less for us. Profit by any means, is the motto followed by those in power.

Programs at schools are being cut. Children have no health care but learn nothing because of the incessant screed of “No Child Left Behind,” that steals their time, replacing learning with rote and indoctrination. Their older siblings are inundated with recruiters paid bounties to get them to enlist. When siblings and other relatives come back from 'serving their country' with problems they are ignored to death. The DU those returning ingested kills them, causes birth defects in their children. Many of these veterans will not even live long enough to end up abandoned on the streets as the economy continues into its death spiral.

Rumors are circulating that Vigilant Shield will be releasing low grade radio active material as part of their 'operation.' Even with this administration that nearly defies belief. But given their record for honesty the threat must be taken seriously. It is a fact that returning Iraqi veterans are not told about treatments that remove the DU from their own systems. The failure to treat then raises a constellation of further issues.

The Americans who are supposedly made 'safer' through these drills could be tazered or shot if they question authority. Protest has become a life threatening activity.

This is reality. Vigilant Shield is part of their implementation.

Many residents of Portland are now either leaving the area for the period of the 'exercise' or have moved far enough away to feel more secure. They are not worried about foreign terrorists, but about the ones from Homeland Security and the police who are pledged to Serve and Protect. Militarized police, chosen to follow orders are now in place, following the orders of those in the Federal government despite the fact this is clearly unconstitutional.

A former Major in the Marine Corp., William Fox, a veteran of military intelligence who spent 2 – 3 years with an interrogation translation team moved 85 miles upwind of Portland last month. Major Fox had learned during his military training that asking questions could side line your career. He raised questions at his first morning's training in classes at the Intelligence School in the early 90s. The response from his instructors, he said, was paranoid.

Asked if he expected something to happen in Portland the Major said, perhaps. If so, that would most likely occur on Tues, Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Monday, he said, would be settling in day.

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I work most of the day on pc and phone for 911 Truth, impeaching bush, staying up on Congress antics, DU poisoning the world, working on yahoo group Ghost Troop with Capt May, non-combat-death.org, many activist causes and concerns. Married 33 years, collect porcelain dolls, have many groups and websites, disabled, have no time to read books which I miss, enjoy all my cyber friends, can't write, but want to stay up on favorite writers work. We need to get our constitution back an...

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pswoodardI work most of the day on pc and phone for 911 Truth, impeaching bush, staying up on Congress antics, DU poisoning the world, working on yahoo group Ghost Troop with Capt May, non-combat-death.org, many activist causes and concerns. Married 33 years, collect porcelain dolls, have many groups and websites, disabled, have no time to read books which I miss, enjoy all my cyber friends, can't write, but want to stay up on favorite writers work. We need to get our constitution back an...

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martial law?

I've love your article! I've been scared to death for years, but the worst was when bush pulled the presidential directive- NSPD 51. The man is insane so how can he decide anything and especially something good for us? I've been far less scared as time went on and I educated myself with Capt Eric May's, yours and others knowledge and intelligence. I'm more prepared for disaster than many people thanks to my work with Capt May and others I've met thru him like you, Melinda, but I do worry about everyone else. We need to reach everyone possible and the mainstream media refuses to help. Please keep up the good work and thanks for such a great job writing about all the subjects you cover. I look forward to the radio show Friday with you and Capt May!

by pswoodard (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 5:44:06 PM

Melinda Pillsbury-Foster is the author of GREED: The NeoConning of America and A Tour of Old Yosemite. The former is a novel about the lives of the NeoCons with a strong autobiographical component. The latter is a non-fiction book about her father and grandfather. Ms. Pillsbury-Foster has been active in politics since the Goldwater Campaign. She left the Republican Party to join and become active in the Libertarian Party in 1973, working as an activist and party officer until she left the Liber...

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Melinda Pillsbury-FosterMelinda Pillsbury-Foster is the author of GREED: The NeoConning of America and A Tour of Old Yosemite. The former is a novel about the lives of the NeoCons with a strong autobiographical component. The latter is a non-fiction book about her father and grandfather. Ms. Pillsbury-Foster has been active in politics since the Goldwater Campaign. She left the Republican Party to join and become active in the Libertarian Party in 1973, working as an activist and party officer until she left the Liber...

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Martial Law, No Law

Hi PS,

Thanks for the nice comment! Captain May and other people, such as yourself, who are working to pull us back from the edge, are the real patriots. Without the hours and dollars so many are pouring into taking back America the future would really be bleak.

God Bless you for all that I know YOU are doing. Best, Melinda

by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (138 articles, 1 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 121 comments) on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 6:00:22 PM

No Law

Hi Melinda- Thanks for your comments. People know I spend a lot of time at the pc every day and it's mostly to help people deal with the insane administration, weak congress, apathetic people, etc- I want to keep our constitution intact and have this commitment to the truth for present and future generations. I find those of us who are truly patriotic don't always give themselves enough credit because it's our sworn duty to this country without thinking. I love it how you tell it like it is and Capt May does too and Webster Tarpley, Jim Fetzer, Kevin Barrett and all the 911 Truthers among others who set such a fine example for those of us who care so much and need good people to learn from. Going thru Noble Resolve I know how much we were lied to from everyone we talked to so know to expect it in TopOff4. We know many of their secrets and what they did that wasn't on the agenda and more of it will come out every day from citizens, journalists and the few good officials left in this country. I suppose the gun shops have been closed down for TopOff4- what do you think? I hope this city wakes up and listens to us all and keeps their eyes wide open! Thanks again. Patti

by pswoodard (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 8:42:32 PM

Sharing a Song

Dear Patti,

This administration is not crazy, that is giving them too much credit. They have an agenda. That agenda is to convert our form of government from a Representative Republic to a serial monarchy with them in perpetual control. Individuals are not elected to Congress if they do not 'hold paper' on them - meaning they can be blackmailed and controlled. When governance is not local and individuals cannot therefore 'vote' through a process of persuasion and cooperation you end up with a coercive form of government. Real control is so remote from the people it is amazing they pay as much attention as they do.

It continues to amaze me that so many people have become active now. Also delights and thrills me.

Here is a song we used to sing when the kids were small and we were going to and from school and whatever. It was written by Leslie Fish, who has written hundreds of songs, many of them political. Given what those powers that be have in mind for us, this seemed appropriate to share.

Leslie's albums are available at www.random-factors.com

Talk soon, and again thanks for all you have done! Melinda

Hello, Remember us?

Hello, remember us, the ones you left behind?

When the half the Earth was burning and all the sky was blind?

You lords of wealth of and power , who made the missiles fly -

Remember how you hid yourselves and left us here to die?

Hello, Hello, Hello

Hello, remember us,

No doubt you shed a tear -

Before you took yourselves below and left us standing here.

Now aren't you pleased to see us, so many still alive?

Or did you hope to find a world where you alone survived?

Hello, Hello, Hello

Hello, remember us?

We sure remember you.

Remember how the world was; and what you brought it to?

And when the dead were buried, the dust all cleared away.

We sat ourselves about your door and waited for this day.

Hello, Hello, Hello.

Hello, remember us?

It seems we're hard to kill -

Though more than half were slaughtered then, enough are living still.

And if now we don't obey you, why should you find it strange?

We lived this long without and we see no need to change.

Hello, Hello, Hello.

Hello, remember us?

We swear that this is true -

Whatever world remains to us - it will not go to you.

We know what dreams you harbored, come kiss them all goodby

Come up and claim your kingdom now, come up, stand up and die.

by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (138 articles, 1 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 121 comments) on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 12:29:08 AM

Charlie Levenson is a writer and activist in Portland, Oregon. In addition to serving as the Manager of Electronic Communications for a social/athletic club in Portland, he instructs in Digital Media at Portland State University, consults on communications strategy, and occasionally writes/directs videos.
Charlie LCharlie Levenson is a writer and activist in Portland, Oregon. In addition to serving as the Manager of Electronic Communications for a social/athletic club in Portland, he instructs in Digital Media at Portland State University, consults on communications strategy, and occasionally writes/directs videos.

An ode for all Rethuglicans

"Come up and claim your kingdom now, come up, stand up and die."

by Charlie L (2 articles, 3 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 676 comments) on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 1:21:37 AM

Great song-

Hi Melinda- Yes this is true that just because bush is insane doesn't make the whole administration insane. They certainly have an agenda and the weak Congress and others are blackmailed and as bad as the sheeple. Nice song and reminds me of the supplies rumored to be stocked up in caves- Indiana I think it was. There is the whole underground complex for administration and those on the "guest list" in case of a nuclear disaster. It must be nice to feel safe to do whatever you want to the world and be able to hide from the consequences. But they cannot hide. The rest will find them and as in the song the world will not be theirs when it's all over. Many of us will survive. We will triumph no matter if it's here now or later. I kept wondering why Congress doesn't honestly represent their constituents. That explains it with the blackmail and control- I no longer wonder. It IS very exciting how many people are getting involved! I know how hard you and others work to educate and reach people and it's working! In Ghost Troop we talk about the powers that be and call them the PTB or TPTB. Amazing we can just write those 3-4 letters and know what someone is talking about and it includes so many evil, power hungry, greedy, rich elite people! Thanks for the song and for everything you do! Best of everything to someone I greatly admire, Patti

by pswoodard (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 6:20:06 AM

What will happen to the NeoCons and their employers?

Hi Patti,

Leslie wrote that when the idea of nuclear war was the greatest threat. Of course today it is the threat of environmental disaster that hangs over us, perpetuated by the action of corporations that, for the most part, remain in the background.

Thanks again for all you are doing! Melinda

by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (138 articles, 1 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 121 comments) on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 12:25:59 PM