Civil Liberty
What Websites Do You Read?
In response to hundreds of reader inquiries—well, at least three—I’m going to devote this week’s column to describing some of the other websites I read every week. If some in the list below are new to you I hope you’ll check them out. You may find yet another “must read” columnist you’ll want to check out every week…
Children, Beware The Food Police
Most every child has sought to fulfill their entrepreneurial spirit by opening a sidewalk lemonade stand. It’s as American as hotdogs, apple pie and… lemonade. And as 7-year-old Julie Murphy of Oregon made plans do the same thing millions of kids have done before her—during an art fair held the last Thursday of each month on the streets of Northeast Portland and conveniently called Last Thursday—she never dreamed she’d be violating a government regulation.
Government is Stealing Your Wealth and Planning For More
You would think that the political system would do everything possible to protect, above all, the producers and savers of wealth. Yet they are attacked from all sides. Obama and company are sharpening their knives now for a big roundup on the cattle farm. Read this article to learn what is coming and how you can prepare…
The Stealth System
Stealth should be categorized as being in existence where there is total unawareness by the victim(s). Also, stealth should be characterized as being secretly operative over very long periods of time, so as to be sacrosanct and institutionalized. The people who understand stealth can understand government and predict the future. Read this article to learn more about stealth and what it does…
U.N. Using Climate to Push One World Government Reforms
The United Nations (U.N.) Climate Change Conference is currently drafting a treaty that would place the United States under an unelected, undemocratic world body with the power to impose taxes and place limits on industry, transportation, mining and energy production. Read this article and decide whether this is the One World Government power grab so many fear…
U.S. Attorney Wants Newspaper to Name Names
Should a newspaper, or any web site for that matter, be required to reveal the names of people posting comments to website articles? A court fight in Nevada may determine the answer to that question and just exactly how the First Amendment applies in the case of anonymous postings on the internet. Read this article to see how your government is trying to infringe on your rights…
They Signed for Us
On July 4, 1776, representatives of the Continental Congress voted unanimously that, “These United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.” Thirteen colonies voted to become something new in history—the United States of America. Now, all they had to do was to win their independence from a government that would consider them traitors. Read this week’s Straight Talk to learn more about those early, heady days of our great nation…
Modern Warfare Arrives!
There are two dimensions of modern warfare. One is the old war machine, where the prizes and prestige go to the one with the biggest and most guns. The other is seductively esoteric. Read this article to learn the second dimension of modern warfare…
Census Workers Marking GPS Coordinates of U.S. Homes
U.S. Census workers are on the streets of America. But they’re not just counting the number of people in each house. In fact, the census doesn’t even start until next year. Read this story to find out what the government has them doing now…
Airport Body Scanners Too Revealing
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will install naked body scanners in airports across the country this summer. These scanners reveal more than just weapons. They show a digital photo of the passenger’s body beneath his or her clothing. Read this article and decide whether the TSA has gone too far to ensure security…
Is Government Planning to Force You to Live in the City?
President Barack Obama has forged a partnership between two government agencies that may work to infringe on your right to choose where you live. For more information on which two agencies it is and what they may have in store, read this article…
North Dakota braces for ‘historic flood’
NGOs are flocking to the area as North Dakota prepares for what may be unprecedented flooding.
Mount Redoubt eruption provides lessons in survival
Alaska’s Mount Redoubt has been erupting intermittently since Sunday causing cancelled flights and prompting state authorities to issue warnings and survival tips.
New resource for wilderness and urban survival
In these uncertain times many families may be looking for ways to keep themselves safe, and one website provides a comprehensive guide to the most recent wilderness and urban survival equipment.
Anti-immigration group criticizes amnesty initiative
Representative Luis Gutierrez (Democrat-Illinois) will visit 16 cities in the next few weeks to promote amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.
