Category Archives: Human Rights Abuse

Are human rights ignored in ‘special cases’? In the ‘war on terror’, have we given up some rights via the Patriot Act in hopes of increasing our protection from those bent on doing us harm? If we are attacked again and fear short circuits our minds, are we willing to give up more rights for the cause? Are we becoming more willing to look the other way when what used to be illegal is used against an ‘enemy’? Are citizens more willing to identify the enemy based on less and less accurate information? Will one family member turn in another as the enemy out of spite, for monetary gain, or to earn a notch on the sleeve of their national uniform? How far is too far?

Tracking the Growth of American Authoritarianism

“Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?”
Libertarians are stealthily taking over America.
Since the 1971 Powell Memo, America has moved closer and closer to Fascism.

 

Bad Deeds for 4-25-07

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Republican Representative’s Aide Accepted Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Gifts from Lobbyist Jack Abramoff – A former congressional aide pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from lobbyist Jack Abramoff in an influence-peddling scandal … Continue reading →

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Beyond Nine-Eleven – Enabling My Evolving Hopes

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I started writing this in late 2001 and have not revisited if for quite some time. I’m posting it with some 2007 updates and have added guidelines on how to enable these hopes. May our leaders use all sources of … Continue reading →

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Jodin Morey on Impeaching George Bush

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Jodin Morey has tracked down and organized over 60 instances of evidence in 4 articles supporting the impeachment of President G. W. Bush. In Bush’s Impeachable Offenses, Part 1, Jodin chronicles how we were lead down the path for implementing … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=335631&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="Both parties stand to lose by failing to pursue Bush">Impeachment Good for Republicans and Democrats</a>, <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=330834&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="The do-it-yourself impeachment tool for John Q. Citizen">Bush Impeachment Effort Gains Traction</a>, <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=348505&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="pen letter about impeachment to Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA)">Put Justice Back on the Table or Step Away</a>
  • Related Web Site: <a href="http://impeachforpeace.org/index.php" target="_blank" title="Impeach George Bush and the rest will fall.">Impeach for Peace</a>, <a href="http://www.paa-tx.org/impeach" target="_blank" title="Impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney">Progressive Action Alliance - Impeach GWB</a>
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Alberto Gonzales – Disgraceful Record, Dismal Leader

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In Rough Justice – The Case Against Alberto Gonzales, a four part series, Andrew Cohen provides historical perspective for the issues behind Mr. Gonzales, his job performance at the state and national levels and recommends a replacement with all the … Continue reading →

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The Decider – Why Did He Decide to Violate His Oath of Office

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Article II, Section 1 of the United States Constitution provides the following requirement for any newly elected President: Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: “I do solemnly swear (or … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6284887" target="_blank" title="U.S. authorities started taking prisoners and looking for a way to handle their cases.">With Interrogation Rules Set, U.S. Moves Ahead</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6275386" target="_blank" title="What happens after President Bush signs the Military Commissions Act of 2006">Lawyer Discusses Implications of New Detainee Law</a>
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Your Last Chance to Save Liberty

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Jim Vogas

You have read about countries that grab people off the streets and out of their homes to disappear forever.  Until today, you, as a citizen of the United States of America were protected from such abuse. Buried in complex new … Continue reading →

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Republican Detainee Treatment Compromise – Does It Have a Chance Against International Law?

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On September 22, Professor Jordan Paust of the University of Houston Law Center provided the guest column for JURIST: “Unsafe Harbor: The GOP ‘Compromise’ on Detainee Treatment” Professor Paust teaches the following courses: U.S. Constitution and Foreign Affairs International Criminal … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6165648" target="_blank" title="A version of the bill won House approval Wednesday, on a 253-168 vote. ">Detainee Legislation Gives President New Powers</a>
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November 2006 – We Have Some Serious Choices to Make! 

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Andy Hailey

We must chose … Between being feared as a warmonger nation and condemned around the world or regaining the respect of at least our allies. Between fighting the terrorist threat endlessly or winning it through an international law enforcement program … Continue reading →

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Fool Me Once Shame on You, Fool Me Twice … No, Not This Time

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

As I have written previously in this blog, I was deceived by another president forty years ago. I watched the man I supported, and worked for, become further corrupted by both the power that comes with being President of the … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=35" target="_blank" title="talked the President out of signing amendments that would have put stronger teeth in the Freedom of Information Act">Corruption Requires Secrets, Secrets Need Protection, and Protection Requires Collusion and a Hobbled Media</a>
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Torture – Should We and Admit It, or Shouldn’t We and Stay Above The Norm?

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Andy Hailey

NPR ran a series on Torture this last June. The following are excerpts from this series that went from legalize it to it’s not very useful. Click on the related link to hear and read more. Alan Dershowitz, author, lawyer … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5451760" target="_blank" title="Pentagon officials have reportedly decided to omit a Geneva Convention rule against humiliating and degrading treatment of detainees from a new army manual.">Army Omits 'Humiliating and Degrading' Rule</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5498114" target="_blank" title="He also reveals that al-Qaida was planning an attack on the New York City subway system.">Inside the War on Terror: 'The One Percent Doctrine'</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4271214" target="_blank" title="Did American doctors participate in the torture of enemy combatant detainees in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay?">Report Alleges Doctors Aided Torture of Terror Detainees</a>
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