secrecy - Dangerous Intersection

When the executive branch acts in secrecy . . .

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:June 21, 2008
Post category:Censorship Civil Rights Communication Corruption Humor Military Politics War
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What happens when the executive branch is allowed to operate in secrecy and without constraint? This was answered in 1976, by the United States Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, chaired by Senator Frank Church: The natural tendency of Government is toward abuse of…

It was OK for phone companies to spy on Americans

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:June 19, 2008
Post category:Communication Corruption Law law and order Politics
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The "bipartisan" telecom immunity bill is about to be made law. It contains a specific provision granting amnesty to the telecoms which has been titled ""Protection of Persons Assisting the Government." How bad is this new law? That depends on how badly you prefer that Courts be open and accessible…

What John F. Kennedy would say to George W. Bush

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:April 16, 2008
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What John F. Kennedy would, indeed, say to George W. Bush: [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=zkryNyxlubY[/youtube]

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