Muslim Brotherhood Puts Jordan in the Crosshairs

 

In March, the Dubai police chief warned that the Muslim Brotherhood had a plan for the Gulf monarchies. Instead of regime change, it would make them “figurehead bodies without actual ruling.” That’s exactly what the Muslim Brotherhood is trying to make happen in Jordan by demanding “democratic” reforms. And King Abdullah II appears to be wobbling under the stress.

King Abdullah II, the second most influential non-Islamist in the Muslim world, is hinting that he may bow to the Muslim Brotherhood’s demand that he delay the parliamentary elections scheduled for January 23. He is even considering appointing Brotherhood members to the upper house of parliament and amending the electoral law to their liking.

The Muslim Brotherhood says it will boycott the elections because the parliament doesn’t have enough power and the contests are unfair. They are biased towards tribes and against the majority Palestinian population. King Abdullah II appoints the entire upper house and has the power to hire and fire prime ministers at will. The new electoral law also permits the security services to vote, bumping him up about 10% in any contest.


Muslim Brotherhood Puts Jordan in the Crosshairs

Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus | CNS News

In what one Republican calls an "unprecedented" move, an atheist group is advising all newcomers to the U.S. House of Representatives to stay away from the Congressional Prayer Caucus.
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), who founded the caucus in 2005, said the American Humanist Association is among the "extremist groups" that "want to make sure they've censored and shut down anything related to faith."
Forbes, speaking Tuesday on "Fox and Friends," said the prayer caucus's 105 members "stand up and fight for religious freedom and religious liberty."


Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus | CNS News

Michael Coffman -- Goodbye Property Rights

 Since the early 1970s there has been a systematic and deliberate effort to destroy private property rights in America through the warm and fuzzy goal of sustainable development.



Michael Coffman -- Goodbye Property Rights

Church Cancels ‘Charlie Brown’ Over Atheist Outrage | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes

 Agape Church, Little Rock, AR performs the Charlie Brown Christmas play each year.  The local elementary school was going to take children on a field trip to see it, parents had been notified of the plan.  One parent complained to the Freethinkers (atheists, agnostics) and the church cancelled the play for the children to protects teachers and all concerned from dealing with a lawsuit. 

Church Cancels ‘Charlie Brown’ Over Atheist Outrage | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes

U.S. manufacturers grind to a halt - Dec. 3, 2012

 

U.S. manufacturers grind to a halt - Dec. 3, 2012

'Everyone in US under virtual surveillance' - NSA whistleblower — RT

Here is a question & response from the interview in the link below, I have put it in particularly because he is stating that YOU do not define 'wrong', the government does, such as:  "I am not doing anything wrong, why should I care if the government tracks all my online activities".  Well, this will tell you.

RT: It seems that the public is divided between those, who think that the government surveillance program violates their civil liberties, and those who say, 'I’ve nothing to hide. So, why should I care?' What do you say to those who think that it shouldnt concern them.
WB: The problem is if they think they are not doing anything that’s wrong, they don’t get to define that. The central government does, the central government defines what is right and wrong and whether or not they target you. So, it’s not up to the individuals. Even if they think they aren't doing something wrong, if their position on something is against what the administration has, then they could easily become a target.

RT: You have received the Callaway award for civic courage. Congratulations! On the website and in the press release it says: “It is awarded to those, who stand out for constitutional rights and American values at great risk to their personal or professional lives.” Under the code of spy ethics – I don’t know if there is such a thing – your former colleagues, they probably look upon you as a traitor. How do you look back at them?

WB: That’s pretty easy. They are violating the foundation of this entire country. Why this entire government was formed? It’s founded with the Constitution and the rights were given to the people in the country under that Constitution. They are in violation of that. And under executive order 13526, section 1.7 – you can not classify information to just cover up a crime, which this is, and that was signed by President Obama. Also President Bush signed it earlier as an executive order, a very similar one. If any of this comes into Supreme Court and they rule it unconstitutional, then the entire house of cards of the government falls.

RT: What are the chances of that? What are the odds?

WB: The government is doing the best they can to try to keep it out of court. And, of course, we are trying to do the best we can to get into court. So, we decided it deserves a ruling from the Supreme Court. Ultimately the court is supposed to protect the Constitution. All these people in the government take an oath to defend the Constitution. And they are not living up to the oath of office.             



'Everyone in US under virtual surveillance' - NSA whistleblower — RT

'Everyone in US under virtual surveillance' - NSA whistleblower — RT

The FBI records the emails of nearly all US citizens, including members of congress, according to NSA whistleblower William Binney. In an interview with RT, he warned that the government can use this information against anyone.

Binney, one of the best mathematicians and code breakers in the history of the National Security Agency, resigned in 2001. He claimed he no longer wanted to be associated with alleged violations of the Constitution, such as how the FBI engages in widespread and pervasive surveillance through powerful devices called 'Naris.'
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'Everyone in US under virtual surveillance' - NSA whistleblower — RT

Chicago Teachers Union VP Busted Participating in Midwest Marxism Conference

While a guest on a local Chicago radio show, Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) VP Jesse Sharkey was questioned over his recent participation in the Midwest Marxism Conference and refused to answer why he was there and what relationship the Chicago Teachers Union has with the conference and sponsoring organization, the International Socialists Organization. Sharkey, who was documented by Breitbart News attending the Marxist conference at Northwestern University last month, appeared caught off-guard and struggled to respond to the question.

WLS radio’s Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft had Sharkey on their show to discuss the ongoing school closing battle between the CTU and the Chicago Public Schools. Sharkey had been discussing the Chicago Teachers Union’s network of coalitions that supported the recent teachers strike, when Proft asked him to address the union’s relationship with “revolutionary movements.”
Chicago Teachers Union VP Busted Participating in Midwest Marxism Conference

NATO agrees to send Patriot missiles to Tu... JPost - Middle East

NATO agrees to send Patriot missiles to Tu... JPost - Middle East

GOP Steering Committee Shuffles Conservatives : Roll Call News

Speaker John A. Boehner initiated today a small purge of rebellious Republicans — mostly conservatives — from prominent committees; it’s the latest instance of the Ohio Republican’s clamping down on his fractious conference.
The decisions were made by the GOP Steering Committee at a Monday meeting, which reviewed a spreadsheet listing each GOP lawmaker and how often he or she had voted with leadership, three sources said.
Reps. David Schweikert of Arizona and Walter Jones of North Carolina were booted from the Financial Services Committee. Reps. Justin Amash of Michigan and Tim Huelskamp of Kansas were removed from the Budget Committee.
According to a source, Schweikert was told that he was ousted in part because his “votes were not in lockstep with leadership.”
Michael Steel, a spokesman for Boehner, said, “The Steering Committee makes decisions based on a range of factors.”

GOP Steering Committee Shuffles Conservatives : Roll Call News

The Cashless Society is Almost Here – And With Some Very Sinister Implications | Global Research

In this sterile and controlled Orwellian hi-tech society, the idea of cash being passed from hand to hand would be as archaic as the thought of carrying around a rucksack of tally sticks today.

Still, despite the incredible penetration of credit and debit card transactions into economic aggregate, and the boom in internet shopping, few will comfortably admit that a cashless society is nearly upon us. In part, it’s a natural denial by many fueled by the idea of our society is indeed on a collision course with the sort of dystopic impersonal future like that depicted in the 1970′s sci-fi film classic, ‘Logan’s Run’.

The Cashless Society is Almost Here – And With Some Very Sinister Implications | Global Research

News | Interview With Man Arrested For Walking His Dog At Toronto Al-Quds Rally | FreedomConnector

News | Interview With Man Arrested For Walking His Dog At Toronto Al-Quds Rally | FreedomConnector

Attorney Jonathan Emord -- Mediocre Medicine

Beginning January 1, 2014, the currently beleaguered system for the provision of medical care in America will become much worse. Within a decade we will witness the destruction of quality in every area of medical practice. Obamacare will kill medical innovation and exceptionalism, providing everyone with a one-size-fits-all set of options and leaving many to wait long periods or be denied access to needed care.

Medical practice depends on innovation, at the physician level and above. Disease has a peculiar way of morphing and new diseases have a peculiar way of cropping up year after year. To perform well in this changing landscape requires instantaneous adaptation and the tailoring of care. To the extent that care becomes more routine, void of exceptionalism and innovation by physicians, disease prevails and the quality of care diminishes.

Attorney Jonathan Emord -- Mediocre Medicine

MasterCard seeks new ways to trump cash - The Globe and Mail

Ajay Banga has a cash problem.
At a recent dinner, the chief executive officer of MasterCard Inc. found he had no change to tip the coat check person. His wife was eventually able to produce some money from her purse, but he called the episode “very embarrassing.”
As head of the world’s second-largest payment processor, Mr. Banga can be excused for having an affinity for plastic over cash. But for his company, it’s not a lack of cash that’s the problem – the challenge is that there’s still a huge amount of it being used.

MasterCard seeks new ways to trump cash - The Globe and Mail

Former spy chief says U.S. has had its cyber '9/11 warning' | Security & Privacy - CNET News

The United States faces "the cyber equivalent of the World Trade Center attack" unless urgent action is taken, a former U.S. intelligence chief warns.
John "Mike" McConnell, who served as director of the National Security Agency under President Clinton and then as director of national intelligence under George W. Bush and President Obama, told the Financial Times (subscription required) that such an attack would cripple the nation's banking system, power grid, and other essential infrastructure.

Former spy chief says U.S. has had its cyber '9/11 warning' | Security & Privacy - CNET News

Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles

 Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is reported to be considering a request from Saudi Arabia for the supply of several hundred German-made "Boxer" armoured patrol vehicles which are purpose built to help the military combat rebel forces and could be used to crush popular dissent.


Storm over German plan to supply Saudi Arabia with armoured vehicles - Europe - World - The Independent

Palm Scanners Get Thumbs Up in Schools, Hospitals

 






 With applications that range from school cafeteria payments to secure identifiers for cloud computing, palm-scanning technology uses unique vein patterns as a handy ID system. The device takes a super high-resolution infrared photograph of the vein pattern just below a person's skin. That image, between 1.5 and 2.5 inches, is recorded and digitized.
Palm Scanners Get Thumbs Up in Schools, Hospitals | Sci-Tech Today