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It Can't Happen Here?

it Can't Happen Here is the title of a 1936 book by Sinclair Lewis. it envisions the take-over of the US by a southern oaf. They begin restricting freedoms, corrupting the constitution and it gets worse and worse.... This page includes news items that remind the editors of the idea of the book. Your suggestions for items to be included, or your editorial or news contributions are invited.

 

Environmentalists Outraged Over Subpoena  A federal grand jury has subpoenaed a videotape of a California State University conference attended by environmentalists who employ extremist tactics. The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:

Ashcroft authorizes indefinite detention of aliens

When Democracy Failed       Thom Hartmann

It Can't Happen Here -- Or Can It? Richard L. Clinton

White House Gene Police: want to expand DNA Database

FCC Head Powell (son of Colin) Threats to Pull License on Radio Talk Show Discussing Breast Size, Masturbation, Defecation, Anal and Oral Sex. Put Powell on the Nazi List. 

Press watchdog accuses US army
NY Tour Turns Evil Eye on Surveillance Cameras

Erosion of Liberty Since September 11 in the magazine: YES! A Journal of Positive Futures
compiled by Ann Benson, Washington Defenders' Immigration Project

Bush's War; The Nadir of International Law Since Hitler

Meigs Airfield Closed in Sneaky Night Move

Official Proposes Elimination of State Presidential Primary

FBI, Ashcroft Drastically Increase WireTaps, Record Searches

FL Republicans (the people who stole the Pres Election) Try to Legislate Wiping out Requirement to Obey Will of the Voters

Pentagon Adviser Perle Conflict of Interest?: Also Advises Global Crossing-- makes big $$ if they get contract

Bush's War; The Nadir of International Law Since Hitler

Israel Censors Websites on War News

Bush READS War  Address to Nation

U.S. Ready to Rescind Clinton Order on Government Secrets

There will absolutely be no dissension Stanley Kutler

 

 

Bush Cartel Wants to Spy on Internet Users