Leaving Iraq under a victory pennant.
We crushed the al-Qaeda.
Please see video below at 08:04
JUNE 11, 2009
Future of Marine Corps Operations
“Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions submitted from the audience.”
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Photo: Port Hadlock Transit Center
Non-terrorist demonstrates lack of security protocols at typical Washington State ferries terminal-
Vehicle blows by ticket booth, ignoring personnel assigned to proper staging of vehicles:
Video: Man dies after SUV crashes through gate at Southworth ferry dock, sinks in Sound
Video from another source:
Man dies after car drives off ferry dock
State ferries security previously blogged about here:
If You See Something, Say Something?
Related-
Non-terrorist penetrates security
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Photo: Fog clears at Port Townsend
Looks like the surveillance state (fusion centers, war on terror crime fighting tactics, license plate scanners, Homeland Security grant money, monitoring of e-mails, text messages, and social media sites, tracking of cell phones, use of drones, etc.) will be powerless to stop terrorist activity in the US:
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for your service
Army sending division HQ element to Iraq
“Brennan said the decision also signals that there will be a significant U.S. military presence in Iraq for the foreseeable future.”
First, second & third tries in Iraq of no value in securing the Homeland?
Video- Army warns US military personnel on ISIS threat to family members
Related-
Alternative media takes a look at US foreign policy- videos
Surveillance State fails again-
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Photo- Port Hadlock Transit Center
FBI, DHS bulletin warns of retaliation for airstrikes against ISIS
Birmingham FBI weighs in on terror threat
Safety totes required at the stadium:
NFL TEAMS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
IMPROVE STADIUM ACCESS FOR FANS
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.” (Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags will be available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com/allclear), or
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
What prevents the badass terrorists we are supposed to stay scared of from blowing themselves up in a crowded airport just short of the screening checkpoint?
Ditto for hundreds of events nationwide each year at rock concerts, baseball games, basketball games, pro sports events, college events, etc.
How about city transit buses- any security screening required to walk up to a bus stop and take a seat on the bus?
Add in university campuses, hospitals, ferry boats, day care centers, etc., & it looks like terrorists have had daily opportunities to cause disruption- even though we are told that sending US Troops overseas is somehow preventing bad people from traveling to the US.
Intense security focus for the big game- what prevents terrorists from going 2 states over & blowing up a day care facility?
Heroin traffickers show the way-
Heroin traffickers are frequently successful at what they do. If terrorists were just as interested in entering the US- it appears that federal departments and agencies would have no way to stop them.
DHS-
Special ID cards make it virtually impossible for those who wish to do harm or violate U.S. laws to move heroin into US.
Port Angeles, WA-
Heroin traffickers continue to say FU to passports, enhanced driver’s licenses & all other post-911 efforts designed to keep terrorists out of the US:
Heavily fortified small town unable to keep heroin out
Question for newspeople:
What role do 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats play in keeping heroin away from the Olympic Peninsula?
Related:
DHS Grant Money comes to Washington State
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Photo- Port Hadlock Transit Center
No one is trying to take away your guns-
Concealed carry- these are the folks who are volunteering for an extra background check:
Using marijuana means no gun sales-
But- using (not abusing) marijuana is against federal law?
It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.
Surely our US Senators and Representatives will get this all straightened out.
Washington State Constitution:
Preserving a free society, free markets, free trade, private property rights, & a minimal bureaucracy where SWAT raids are used to go after adults who want to grow a marijuana plant in the back yard.
How about folks who “use” a few beers or a shot of whiskey during happy hours at bars and restaurants all across America- are they stripped of their natural rights?
How about folks who “use” fermented grapes during trips to wine country in Eastern, WA?- no more firearms for them?
With federal approval:
How about using legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)
Do people who take legal drugs that may bring on thoughts of suicide loose the ability to purchase or possess firearms?
Did 20 years in the Marines. Constantly hearing halftime sports announcers telling us that The Troops are defending American rights and freedoms. I make it a point to question what does not make sense to me.
Related:
Celebrating pretend independence
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Photo- Whidbey scene
Video- corrections officer threatens to have news crew arrested.
US Border Patrol, Port Angeles, WA-
Port Angeles USBP station- grand opening:
No topics to be discussed unless pre-approved by the agency in question.
Unmanipulated press?
If you run a government operation- these are the reporters you want to see on interview day:
In an emergency- deputies will be away from regular duties while cooking?
MREs work well for emergencies- no need to have deputies spend 2 years trying to get a kitchen up & running.
Another video from the same local station:
2014 update: News tip/story idea
Another source:
One of our local TV stations recently informed us about Homeland Security gunboats on Puget Sound.
Video: Behind the wheel of the ferry gunboat
This hard-hitting interview was an opportunity to answer most FAQs.
Serious subject matter- covered like an elementary school field trip down to the fire station- except- students might come up with some intelligent or interesting questions at the fire station.
What questions went unasked?
1) How does the gunboat protect the ferry if a bad guy is already onboard? The Washington State Patrol uses dogs to check vehicles at some ferry terminals on some days. Walk-on passengers are not checked at any terminal- at any time.
2) “Terrorists” (If they really are out to get us) can communicate just like teenagers- they can wait in line and ride the ferry just like anyone else. What would stop terrorists from riding the ferry and alerting each other if they see a US Coast Guard escort or Washington State Patrol dogs sniffing cars prior to loading?
3) If a terrorist wanted to get their boat dangerously close to a ferry- they could just put it on a trailer and drive it on- what would prevent this?
4) What stops terror strikes on the days US Coast Guard gunboats are not providing escorts on any given route or Washington State Patrol dogs are not on duty at any given terminal?
Video promoting the drug war-
Another report treating viewers as if they are part of an elementary school field trip:
With drugs streaming into Washington, state turns to National Guard for help
In print:
Our free and independent press recently informed us on Olympic Peninsula US Border Patrol operations.
The article reads like paid advertising or something produced by US Border Patrol public relations.
Most of the photos used in the article were provided by the federal government.
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Photo- Summer at Rosario Beach
Sign of the times:
North Olympic Peninsula health officials ask pharmacies to stock heroin overdose antidote
US Marines-
“We fight over there, so we don’t have to fight here”
Meanwhile- back home:
Massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca fails to keep heroin out of Port Angeles:
Oct. 13th, 2014
More Port Angeles heroin:
Woman, 21, who plunged to her death in Port Angeles was barista (corrected)
Oct. 1st, 2014
Two from Port Angeles charged with selling, delivery of heroin
Sept. 11th, 2014
Post 911 efforts to keep terrorists from visiting the homeland- still unable to keep heroin out of Clallam County:
Three accused of violating honors system at Sequim dairy
Sept. 8th, 2014
Heroin gets past the US Dept. of Homeland Security and into Clallam County:
Two arrested in heroin-delivery case in Blyn
August 4th, 2014
“We know in this county, we have a heroin epidemic,” Payne said.
July 15th, 2014
Busy news week:
June 24th, 2014
June 25th, 2014
Heroin/car chase:
Arraignment set Friday following Port Angeles car chase
We are told the #1 US Border Patrol objective is to stop terrorists.
The US Border Patrol explains this objective at a local public forum- this YouTube video covers Border Patrol objectives at 3:50
For a small town- Port Angeles has a large Department of Homeland Security presence:
US Coast Guard:
Air Station / Sector Field Office (SFO)
Port Angeles, WA
July 2011
1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats:
Fast boats put agents in close distance with ‘bad guys’ on the watery border [**Gallery/Video**]
Sept 2012
$11.9 million, 50 agent US Border Patrol facility:
Border Patrol cuts ribbon for new $11.9 million facility in Port Angeles [ *** PHOTO GALLERY *** ]
May 2013
Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles
Heroin traffickers have no Army, Navy, Air Force or Dept. of Homeland Security. They are frequently successful at what they do. If terrorists were just as interested in entering the US- it appears that federal departments and agencies would have no way to stop them.
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
US Department of Homeland Security-
More about local heroin here, and here: Puget Sound Heroin
Related:
Secret arrest statistics are un-American
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Photo- Salt Creek
Kirkland-
Video- Kirkland rejects plan to put 9/11 memorial in park
Four images of “the heroes of 911” are featured in the memorial. One is is a member of the military.
What role did the US Armed Forces play on 911?
Issaquah-
State Capitol-
Video- State Capitol campus rejects 9/11 memorial
Maybe the folks who don’t want the memorial are looking past the symbolism, ceremony & emotion towards what has gone on in Washington State during the War on Terror.
Welcome Home Troops
US Dept. of Homeland Security Port Angeles, WA-
Sensitive Dept. of Homeland Security documents released to the public at a garage sale:
Massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca fails to keep heroin out of Port Angeles:
Sept, 2012
Border Patrol cuts ribbon for new $11.9 million facility in Port Angeles
May, 2013
Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles
Still no justification provided by elected officials or the US Border Patrol for an upgrade in staff requiring a new, $11.9 million, 50 agent facility.
Secret arrest statistics, denied FOIA requests, heroin in the community & a Border Patrol whistleblower investigation that resulted in further suppression of information- keep the focus on asking questions in these areas.
News links & documentation here:
Suspicionless checkpoints and bus boardings- away from border crossings and ports of entry:
Saying No to the federal government
Suspicionless local ID checks?
DHS Grant Money comes to Washington State
At the federal level:
Cost of scramble to solve VA’s waiting-time crisis: $54 billion yearly
Related:
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Photo- A symbol of freedom & federal government credibility
Whidbey Island-
Federal grant money goes to “…gain a better grasp on cross border activity and to prevent illegal crossings.”
“Funding for the boat was issued through the Homeland Security Grant Program under Operation Stonegarden.”
If public meetings were held on Whidbey Island & people were asked to state their top law enforcement priorities- would a Homeland Security patrol boat show up anywhere on the list?
If the Sheriff was interviewed & asked for his wish list- is there any possibility that it would include a Homeland Security patrol boat?
Took a quick look on the web to see if there is a post 911 history of maritime “cross-border activity” on Whidbey & could not find anything. If anyone has info, please post in comments.
Local crime problem unrelated to Homeland Security concerns:
Sheriff talks about Whidbey Island burglaries at meeting
Whidbey burglary victims up in arms over lack of arrests
The federal government has money to share- but not to curb the sorts of crimes that concern local communities:
Public safety emergency declared due to Whidbey Island crime wave
Down in Oregon-
Cash-strapped Josephine County entertains idea of ‘volunteer’ crime-scene investigators
Citizens take law into own hands after cash-strapped Ore. county guts sheriff’s office
Plenty of cash to look for terrorists-
US Department of Homeland Security:
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Photo- Mystery Bay scene
June, 2014
February, 2012
During case worker-supervised child visitation- Josh Powell blows up house & kids:
“Josh Powell Tried to Kill Sons With Hatchet Before Fatal Explosion”
Ever notice that the surveillance society, fusion centers, war on terror crime fighting tactics, license plate scanners, Homeland Security grant money, monitoring of e-mails, text messages, and social media sites, tracking of cell phones, use of drones, etc. seems to fail at stopping hardcore bad guys?
No matter how advanced the surveillance state becomes- it doesn’t seem to be able to prevent the sorts of crimes that concern communities across America.
Related posts here.
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Photo- Fog clears at Port Townsend
JFK speaks about the role of the press in a free society-
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Veterans’ representation in Congress has fallen drastically since post-Vietnam years
Track record of winning undeclared wars overseas has fallen drastically since 1945.
The world’s most modern & powerful military force has had their hands full for years now trying to pacify the locals in the Greater Middle East.
We’ve got such a good handle on the situation- National Guard units are doing multiple tours in distant lands- absent any military emergency, draft, or declaration of war:
Oregon Guard training for Afghanistan mission
Meanwhile-
Heroin traffickers cross into the US free of screening, scanning, pat downs, special IDs, inspection of personal items, etc.
Frequent nationwide updates here:
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
Related:
Not in the habit of winning decades of undeclared wars-
War on Terror prevents bad people from entering the US?
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Photo- Fog clears at Port Hadlock
US Marines-
“We fight over there, so we don’t have to fight here”
Still haven’t figured out how sending troops overseas after 911 has prevented bad people from entering the US.
U.S. Training Elite Antiterror Troops in Four African Nations
Nearly 10,000 troops could stay in Afghanistan post 2014, WH says
Meanwhile-
Heroin traffickers say FU to passports, enhanced driver’s licenses & all other post-911 efforts designed to keep terrorists out of the US:
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for your service
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
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Local reporters will not question the US Border Patrol at Port Angeles?
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State and local law enforcement agencies do not conduct suspicionless checkpoints in Washington State.
Check your state here: Sobriety Checkpoint Laws
Related:
Video collection- DHS checkpoints
Saying No to the federal government
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Photo- Nordland Transit Center
Arrested for recording Sunnyside police on public street
Months later:
Seattle-
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A symbol of freedom & federal government credibility
Troops in camouflage showing up at non-military events:
“Weirdest moment of the Copper River Salmon arrival and celebrity chef cook-off: Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka coaching soldiers how to kick the head of a salmon.”
Video here.
Related: Troops on the street?
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Photo: Mount Walker
Whidbey Island-
Federal grant money goes to “…gain a better grasp on cross border activity and to prevent illegal crossings.” on Whidbey Island.
Took a quick look on the web to see if there is a post 911 history of maritime “cross-border activity” on Whidbey & could not find anything. If anyone has info, please post in comments.
Over on the Olympic Peninsula- post 911 cash has beefed up coastal security:
Port of Port Angeles-
$701,063 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant:
What role do 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats play in keeping heroin away from the Olympic Peninsula?
Meanwhile-
Heroin traffickers say FU to passports, enhanced driver’s licenses & all other post-911 efforts designed to keep terrorists out of the US.
May, 2013:
Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles
Still no justification provided by elected officials or the US Border Patrol for an upgrade in staff requiring a new, $11.9 million, 50 agent facility.
Secret arrest statistics, denied FOIA requests, heroin in the community & a Border Patrol whistleblower investigation that resulted in further suppression of information- keep the focus on asking questions in these areas.
News links & documentation here: News tip/story idea
Sunnyside-
Scare tactics brought to you by the folks who take federal Drug War grant money.
Back when marijuana was legal- in the days when Americans were inventing and producing light bulbs, automobiles, airplanes, etc.
Dr. Freng,
It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine-why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.
Allowing legal, domestic production of marijuana would serve to eliminate a portion of distraction and potential corruption at the border.
U.S. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to smuggling 147 pounds marijuana while on duty
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
More here: Drug War Racket
Related: A post 911 Puget Sound area
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Photo- Low tide
Port Hadlock Transit Center
Excellent discussion here-
This is what you get when people are able to speak free of loyalty to any political party.
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Photo- Port Hadlock Transit Center
The War on Terror drags on–
Watchdog: Afghan corruption threatens reconstruction
Next time, how about a formal congressional declaration of war. During that process we can hear from elected officials on related public policy issues:
Troop suicides, cost of private contractors, The VA, civilian & military casualties, exit strategy, GTMO, torture, 18 year old women registering for selective service, cost in dollars, use of the National Guard, security theater, cutback of benefits used to entice people to stay for multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, protecting American rights & freedoms, how heroin still makes it into the US, etc.
If your War on Terror troops are in the business of protecting America- why do heroin traffickers cross into the US free of screening, scanning, pat downs, special IDs, inspection of personal items, etc.
Newspeople- please try a little harder– it’s OK for you to ask these sorts of questions.
Heroin traffickers are frequently successful at what they do. If terrorists were just as interested in entering the US- it appears that federal departments and agencies would have no way to stop them.
US Department of Homeland Security-
JFK speaks about the role of the press in a free society-
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Photo- Mystery Bay
In some cases the questions seem to relate to memorizing trivia.
More meaningful questions might relate to why checks and balances such as formal congressional declarations of war have gone away.
It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine-why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.
Why did the federal government divide adults into groups of first & second class citizens via the The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984?
Why are 18 year old men required to register for selective service while women of the same age opt out?
Why do elected officials, school principals & halftime sports announcers tell us that The Troops are fighting to defend American rights & freedoms?
US foreign policy goals and objectives are mapped out at the very highest levels of government.
Ask yourself- is there someone at the table- in those high level planning sessions- who makes sure that military operations overseas include a mission to protect American rights and freedoms?
Does someone make sure the mission is to defend the constitution?
Is there anyone who verifies that the mission is to protect our physical security?
How does the executive branch of government defend the constitution via US foreign policy?
Why are small children forced to memorize a pledge to a symbol- then repeat the pledge every morning at school?
Marriage vows are not repeated daily.
Judges & elected officials do not repeat an oath of office each morning at work.
People in the US Armed Forces do not repeat an oath of enlistment each morning at work.
More here.
Are you required to answer questions when stopped by law enforcement officers?
Are you required to consent to searches conducted by law enforcement officers?
In a free society- young people would understand these rights prior to graduating from high school.
They would be as well understood as memorizing a pledge to a flag.
Learning to use reference materials will give you access to most any subject you are curious about.
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Photo Mount Baker from Port Townsend
Federal grant money goes to “…gain a better grasp on cross border activity and to prevent illegal crossings.” on Whidbey Island.
Mar 14, 2015
Oak Harbor man allegedly sold heroin to informant
Dec 19, 2014
Dec 3, 2014
Oak Harbor robbery suspect doesn’t get far
“Freeman reportedly said he and his girlfriend were sick from heroin withdrawal. He said he couldn’t take it anymore and decided to rob a bank, explaining that it was something he had thought about doing before, the report states.”
Heroin: Relatively cheap, drug’s use is rising on Whidbey
Share the cold hard facts about heroin | Publisher’s Column
Mayor’s beat — Whidbey heroin, drug problem won’t just go away
As always- the story comes with zero reporting or questions from newspeople about why the proud War on Terror is unable to keep heroin out of the US.
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for your service
US Department of Homeland Security
US Department of Homeland Security
Special ID cards make it virtually impossible for those who wish to do harm or violate U.S. laws to move heroin into the Puget Sound area.
June, 2013
DEA-
Poulsbo heroin-
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
Not just any one community:
Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles
Related:
Port Angeles, WA. Heavily fortified small town unable to keep heroin out
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Photo- Foggy morning at Deception Pass
Drug war authority extends into international waters 140 miles off the coast of Panama:
155 miles south of San Diego:
Port Angeles-based cutter makes second big marijuana bust in two weeks
Allowing legal, domestic production of marijuana would serve to eliminate a portion of distraction and potential corruption at the border- but we can’t have that in a free society.
2010-
Welcome Home Troops
US Dept. of Homeland Security Port Angeles, WA-
Heroin-
2011-
What role do 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats play in keeping heroin away from the Olympic Peninsula?
2012-
The War on Terror brings a 50 agent US Border Patrol station to Port Angeles:
Border Patrol cuts ribbon for new $11.9 million facility in Port Angeles
We are told the #1 US Border Patrol objective is to stop terrorists.
The US Border Patrol explains this objective at a local public forum- this YouTube video covers Border Patrol objectives at 3:50
May, 2013:
Massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca fails to keep heroin out of Port Angeles:
Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
More here:
Struggling to Defend the Border Patrol
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More than a decade after 911- shootings prompt additional access restrictions on US military bases.
Dozens denied Navy base access due to past crimes
“A civilian truck driver with a criminal record shot and killed Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Mayo aboard the USS Mahan in March after driving onto Naval Station Norfolk, walking onto a pier and onto the ship’s quarterdeck. The Navy said Jeffrey Tyrone Savage disarmed a sailor guarding the ship and used her weapon to fire the fatal shots at Mayo, who jumped between the disarmed sailor and Savage. Savage was later shot and killed by Navy personnel in a shootout aboard the ship.”
Welcome Home Troops
US Dept. of Homeland Security Port Angeles, WA-
No shooting here/non-violent marijuana user.
Meanwhile-
Heroin traffickers cross into the US free of screening, scanning, pat downs, special IDs, inspection of personal items, etc.
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Photo- Port Hadlock Transit Center
Portland, Ore., is dumping 38 million gallons of drinking water because of a urinating teenager
What protects drinking water from the bad-ass terrorists we’re supposed to stay scared of?
Related:
Non-terrorist penetrates security
Non-terrorist sets ferry adrift
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Photo- Lake Crescent
Top enlisted Marine pens open letter after testimony angers troops
Young people- please consider avoiding a career in the US Armed Forces.
Why?
Ongoing, undeclared/unwon wars in distant lands while heroin traffickers cross into the US free of screening, scanning, pat downs, special IDs, inspection of personal items, etc.
Lies told about US foreign policy and where military service fits into our way of life.
Wasteful spending:
Report: Pentagon to destroy $1B in ammo
Pentagon can’t account for $1.3 billion in Afghan reconstruction aid
Federal support for veterans: American Legion, Citing Problems, Calls for Veterans Secretary to Resign
Constant proposals to play bait & switch with the traditional DOD military benefits that were used to entice people to stay for multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Growth in compensation?
How about just letting people keep the same benefits they had when they did their first of multiple tours in Iraq or Afghanistan?
Recommendation-
Insert language into recruiting literature and enlistment documents stating that rules concerning benefits may change at any time & that no definite benefit package will be provided in exchange for 20 years of unrestricted worldwide service. No grandfather clause will apply. Have unit leaders refer to this disclaimer when promoting retention drives, giving re-enlistment speeches, etc.
Stop spending federal money on meaningless support the troops promotions, campaigns and VIP photo ops that are not connected in any way with public policy.
Here is a hand selected lady who was surprised (1:12) to get a phone call of support from The First Lady- even though cameras were rolling in her home when the phone rang:
Recommendations for saving:
Phase out decades of ongoing, undeclared/unwon wars overseas. Phase out the Drug War, allow U.S. farmers to answer the global demand for Industrial Hemp.
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Photo- Foggy morning at Port Hadlock
Here at US Dept. of Credibility we are fans of Alternative/independent media.
How did it get this way?
Over time, newspeople working for mainstream outlets seem to have stopped asking questions and doing investigative stories.
In many cases- newspapers seem to post a press release from whatever agency was in involved in various operations. Stories related to The Drug War and Super Bowl security are a great example of this.
Paywalls mean less people will read, share and discuss news articles.
Our free and independent press recently informed us on Olympic Peninsula US Border Patrol operations.
The article reads like paid advertising or something produced by US Border Patrol public relations.
Most of the photos used in the article were provided by the federal government.
JFK speaks about the role of the press in a free society-
Why did it get this way?
Maybe newspeople are confined by the bosses and the companies they work for due to loyalties towards elected officials, advertisers, big business, etc.
Below- we’ll post a few favorite alternative media sites- feel free to add your own in comments.
Photo-
Working waterfront- Port Townsend
News media working hard to find the destructive potential of marijuana-
Marijuana news: Legalized pot in U.S. spurs growth in heroin trade
WTF?
Note: legal sales of recreational marijuana have started in only one state: Colorado
Allowing legal, domestic production of marijuana would serve to eliminate a portion of distraction and potential corruption at the border- but we can’t have that in a free society.
This is what prohibition looks like:
U.S. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to smuggling 147 pounds marijuana while on duty
Heroin traffickers are frequently successful at what they do. If terrorists were just as interested in entering the US- it appears that federal departments and agencies would have no way to stop them.
Don’t worry-
The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-
Newspeople- please consider doing a report/asking questions Re: why the US Department of Homeland Security/proud War on Terror is unable to keep heroin out of the US.
A student died in Colorado after jumping to his death shortly after eating a LEGAL pot cookie
Will they blame pickup trucks?
UPDATE: 10-Year-Old Boy Was Learning To Drive In Fatal Rollover That Killed Father & Brother
Colorado bill would expose pot users to child abuse charges
For people with children- will it be illegal to have a bottle of wine at home?
Be sure to praise overseas military operations for the freedoms you enjoy.
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Marijuana causing big problems in Washington State?
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The Pacific Coast at Ruby Beach
Fusion centers, war on terror crime fighting tactics, license plate scanners, monitoring of e-mails, text messages, and social media sites, tracking of cell phones, use of drones, etc.- no match for 43 people on Washington’s most wanted sex offenders list.
Ditto for waring local street gangs.
Ditto for student who stabs 20 people at a Pennsylvania high school.
No matter how advanced the surveillance state becomes- it doesn’t seem to be able to prevent the sorts of crimes that concern communities across America.
If you have nothing to hide- why would you object?
Another innocent man convicted of murder is freed — after 25 years in prison
LA County Deputies Mistakenly Shoot, Kill Hostage
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No Guns for Medical Marijuana Users
How about legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)
Do people who take legal drugs that may bring on thoughts of suicide loose the ability to purchase or possess firearms?
How about people who enjoy a good taste of beer or tequila now & then?
Drug Take Back Day-
A huge success for the legal drug dealers- they sold 324 tons of pills to people who did not need them:
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