Jesus!
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Ummm, nice backdrop?
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Don’t get me wrong. I love me some turkey! Tasty shizz. But, I’m not sure a live slaughter is the best choice in backdrops for an interview. But, then again, I have a brain.
Sorry for the infrequent posts as of late. We’ll try to be better!
Happy Birthday Glennae!
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Subject line says it all.
Fall tips: As sweet corn season kicks in…
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Thread that corn!
Palin’s Facebook
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San Francisco
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Just got back from San Francisco. I was there for the SHSMD conference — work related. What a beautiful city. Very culture rich. I didn’t have a chance to experience much of what it had to offer, but my friend Anthony took me on a little guided tour. So I did get to see some of the sights. I only had my phone camera with otherwise I would have snapped some shots. If you’ve never been there I highly recommend it. When Glennae and I head to Anaheim next month we’ll be sure to bring the point-n-shoot along!
Politics that make sense: Vol. 2
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Politics that make sense: Vol. 1
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Daily Show: Go Johnny Go!
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Illegal Police Raid on Anti-RNC Convergence Space in St. Paul
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The police presented no warrant at the time of the raid, but claim that they have a warrant to search the space for “bomb-making” materials. No “bomb-making” materials were found. Rather, the police barked orders for everyone, including a 5 year old child, to get on the floor with their faces to the ground. Everyone inside was put in handcuffs.
In the hours following, the police photographed everyone inside the space and recorded information from their Identification cards. The police took all personal laptops and hard drives.
One female activist was sexually harassed by a cop who groped her crotch.
What the f%^&? Are we entering a police state these days? This is freedom? This truly is a sad time we’re living in.
UPDATE: More news from TwinCities.com
Journalist Amy Goodman confronts police chief over her arrest
Salazar, who said she and Kouddous were wearing press passes, said she asked police, “Where can I go? I’m trying to move through these cars.” She said she shouted at police that she was with the press.
“They just knocked me to the ground, grabbed my arms,” Salazar said. An officer put his boot between her shoulder blades and someone grabbed her leg, she said. They ordered her to put her face on the ground.
When Kouddous saw what was happening, he said he told police, “I’m media, she’s my colleague, please release her.”
Kouddous said two or three officers then grabbed him. He said they threw him against a wall and to the ground. An officer kicked him twice in chest, Kouddous said.
I have no doubt that the anarchists involved in the protests deserved to be handled with force, but that doesn’t mean anyone and everyone deserves this treatment. These people should not be allowed to wear a uniform if they can’t discern a real threat from someone acting within their rights. I’m not a cop because I know that when my adrenaline is pumping it would be hard for me to respond to such a situation appropriately. These people are supposed to be trained to handle these situations. Mentally and physically.
Watching the Youtube video I think the reporter featured (Amy Goodman) should have behaved more appropriately, given the situation, to not end up in cuffs. Plus, I wouldn’t say she was handled inappropriately. If the police tell you to back up, reporter or not, back up and then stress your point or indicate you are press. I probably would have cuffed her as well.
However, if the story of the other reporters is true, it’s sickening.
