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		<title>By: Kingfisher</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kingfisher</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@Simon,

Fine, we are in the Matrix.  It is still not evident what you are asking of us to make of the material you posted.</description>
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<p>Fine, we are in the Matrix.  It is still not evident what you are asking of us to make of the material you posted.</p>
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		<title>By: Simon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mister Kingfish,
Yo soun&#039; like Mister Smifh
You don&#039;t get the drifh
&#039;cause obtuse is just a form of abuse
Put down, sit down, you just a clown
wid a great big frown
You not a friend of Neo,
But a con you might be
Less&#039;n you try to see,
More like betwixt
You and me
is the Matrix</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mister Kingfish,<br />
Yo soun&#8217; like Mister Smifh<br />
You don&#8217;t get the drifh<br />
&#8217;cause obtuse is just a form of abuse<br />
Put down, sit down, you just a clown<br />
wid a great big frown<br />
You not a friend of Neo,<br />
But a con you might be<br />
Less&#8217;n you try to see,<br />
More like betwixt<br />
You and me<br />
is the Matrix</p>
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		<title>By: Kingfisher</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kingfisher</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;&quot;NW airline terror attack was a false flag brought to you by the same crew who pulled off 9/11.&quot;&lt;/i&gt;
@Sander,
You have supplied absolutely ZERO evidence for this assertion.  

Please refrain from engaging in drive-by acts of propaganda; and supply at-least some evidence or argument to your claims.  This is not even a conspiracy theory, it is a bumper sticker.

Peter Lance may likely have a post regarding this latest plot, as I believe it connects to some of the things raised in his books.  If he does, please spare us your “false flag” material and insults toward Peter.

Make reading &quot;Triple Cross&quot; and &quot;1000 Years For Revenge&quot; a New Years resolution of yours, Sander.

KF</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>&#8220;NW airline terror attack was a false flag brought to you by the same crew who pulled off 9/11.&#8221;</i><br />
@Sander,<br />
You have supplied absolutely ZERO evidence for this assertion.  </p>
<p>Please refrain from engaging in drive-by acts of propaganda; and supply at-least some evidence or argument to your claims.  This is not even a conspiracy theory, it is a bumper sticker.</p>
<p>Peter Lance may likely have a post regarding this latest plot, as I believe it connects to some of the things raised in his books.  If he does, please spare us your “false flag” material and insults toward Peter.</p>
<p>Make reading &#8220;Triple Cross&#8221; and &#8220;1000 Years For Revenge&#8221; a New Years resolution of yours, Sander.</p>
<p>KF</p>
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		<title>By: SanderO</title>
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		<dc:creator>SanderO</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>NW airline terror attack was a false flag brought to you by the same crew who pulled off 9/11.

These &quot;terrorists&quot; are inside the security apparatus of the US government.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NW airline terror attack was a false flag brought to you by the same crew who pulled off 9/11.</p>
<p>These &#8220;terrorists&#8221; are inside the security apparatus of the US government.</p>
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		<title>By: 344thBrother</title>
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		<dc:creator>344thBrother</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I guess that would make Rahm a ... drone.  

:D Thanks for the reply Sibel.  
Peace on earth
d</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I guess that would make Rahm a &#8230; drone.  </p>
<p> <img src='http://www.boilingfrogspost.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Thanks for the reply Sibel.<br />
Peace on earth<br />
d</p>
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		<title>By: camusrebel</title>
		<link>http://www.boilingfrogspost.com/2009/12/28/dennis-hastert-a-portrait-of-a-political-system-termite/comment-page-1/#comment-4073</link>
		<dc:creator>camusrebel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>ok, not to gush or anything but when you spoke about the &quot;intellectual and reputational challenges&quot; of his larva.....good stuff.  And &quot;gobbledygook&quot;?  What a fun, much too underused morsel.  As a part time poet I have a soft spot for the right word.

The whole metaphoric theme was spot on.   Happy New Year and keep up the good fight in 2010!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ok, not to gush or anything but when you spoke about the &#8220;intellectual and reputational challenges&#8221; of his larva&#8230;..good stuff.  And &#8220;gobbledygook&#8221;?  What a fun, much too underused morsel.  As a part time poet I have a soft spot for the right word.</p>
<p>The whole metaphoric theme was spot on.   Happy New Year and keep up the good fight in 2010!</p>
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		<title>By: camusrebel</title>
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		<dc:creator>camusrebel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>One thing we can do to treat our PeST infestation is never again vote for any Dem or Repub.   The phony &quot;2party&quot; scam is one of the larger hammers they use to pound us.

Sibel, another great article.  Original creative way of delivering disturbing reminders.   Your prose is fresh honest and alive.  Thanks for sharing.  Truth into action.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing we can do to treat our PeST infestation is never again vote for any Dem or Repub.   The phony &#8220;2party&#8221; scam is one of the larger hammers they use to pound us.</p>
<p>Sibel, another great article.  Original creative way of delivering disturbing reminders.   Your prose is fresh honest and alive.  Thanks for sharing.  Truth into action.</p>
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		<title>By: Kingfisher</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kingfisher</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;&quot;Is the man below guilty? I have no idea. From this website, and other information, the World Bank and the Rothschilds are highly suspect. There are always honest people in any large organization. Maybe Michael Beck is an honest exception:&quot;&lt;/i&gt;

I am honestly scratching my head on this one.  Your intention in posting this is not clear; what are you asking of us to make of this?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>&#8220;Is the man below guilty? I have no idea. From this website, and other information, the World Bank and the Rothschilds are highly suspect. There are always honest people in any large organization. Maybe Michael Beck is an honest exception:&#8221;</i></p>
<p>I am honestly scratching my head on this one.  Your intention in posting this is not clear; what are you asking of us to make of this?</p>
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		<title>By: Simon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The posts all seem as though citizens are stymied on what they can do. I like naming names and speaking truth to power in our midst.  I was refraining from posting this comment because of its questionable nature.  I offer this disclaimer, the information below is not confirmed and would need to be developed by a professional journalist with more resources than I have.  Communists rose to power in the Gulag by ratting on their neighbors.  We have Infragard doing the same in this country.  Why can&#039;t honest citizens act responsibly and point to those in our midst that are hiding in the shadows?  Is the man below guilty?  I have no idea.  From this website, and other information, the World Bank and the Rothschilds are highly suspect.  There are always honest people in any large organization.  Maybe Michael Beck is an honest exception:   

Mr. Beck is an Executive Director of Rothschild Natural Resources LLC, an affiliate of the Rothschild Group, one of the largest investment banking and consulting institutions in the world, having 36 branches in 21 countries. Mr. Beck&#039;s responsibilities include financing for the power, forestry, and mining sectors in Russia and former Soviet Republics, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Mr. Beck&#039;s group is in charge in a general advisory capacity for companies, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation, spin offs, privatization projects, corporate finance and management.
 
Prior to joining the Rothschild Company, Mr. Beck worked for International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, where he was responsible for investment, portfolio management and financial restructuring in Africa, for sectors such as mining, oil and gas, textiles, banking, and travel. Previously, Mr. Beck had worked for Exxon Corporation as an analyst for finance and systems, specializing in oil and gas industries in Asia and in Latin America. 

Thomas has worked for him as a landscaper, and at that time Beck was working for the World Bank. His wife is Kelly Kursteiner whose family home is at 3202 Enterprise Dr., Tallahassee, Fl 32312. They own a number of properties locally including their current residence in Killearn Lakes. They also have heavily invested in horses and have purchased a number of local plantations to this end. Kelly has 8 children that she homeschools. 

Another local was called in to catch a stray green snake, and after being invited for spaghetti with real Parmesan cheese from Europe, met Michael Beck whose arrogance nearly started a fistfight after he asked the young man how he made money. When he replied by catching reptiles and amphibians, the man dismissed him. Beck is short in stature and very aggressive with minimal conscience according to this young man. 


Rothschild Natural Resources Business Information 

Rothschild Natural Resources is a private company categorized under Gas Field Services, Nec and located in Washington, DC. Our records show it was established in 1990 and incorporated in Delaware. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $5 to 10 million and employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19. Through the combination of its in-house technical / industry expertise, structuring capability, and willingness to consider exposure in developing world countries, Rothschild is able to assist mining companies to finance more complex projects and transactions including bridging and mezzanine facilities. The full range of products is available including loans, guarantees and risk participations in commodity and currency hedging.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The posts all seem as though citizens are stymied on what they can do. I like naming names and speaking truth to power in our midst.  I was refraining from posting this comment because of its questionable nature.  I offer this disclaimer, the information below is not confirmed and would need to be developed by a professional journalist with more resources than I have.  Communists rose to power in the Gulag by ratting on their neighbors.  We have Infragard doing the same in this country.  Why can&#8217;t honest citizens act responsibly and point to those in our midst that are hiding in the shadows?  Is the man below guilty?  I have no idea.  From this website, and other information, the World Bank and the Rothschilds are highly suspect.  There are always honest people in any large organization.  Maybe Michael Beck is an honest exception:   </p>
<p>Mr. Beck is an Executive Director of Rothschild Natural Resources LLC, an affiliate of the Rothschild Group, one of the largest investment banking and consulting institutions in the world, having 36 branches in 21 countries. Mr. Beck&#8217;s responsibilities include financing for the power, forestry, and mining sectors in Russia and former Soviet Republics, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Mr. Beck&#8217;s group is in charge in a general advisory capacity for companies, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation, spin offs, privatization projects, corporate finance and management.</p>
<p>Prior to joining the Rothschild Company, Mr. Beck worked for International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, where he was responsible for investment, portfolio management and financial restructuring in Africa, for sectors such as mining, oil and gas, textiles, banking, and travel. Previously, Mr. Beck had worked for Exxon Corporation as an analyst for finance and systems, specializing in oil and gas industries in Asia and in Latin America. </p>
<p>Thomas has worked for him as a landscaper, and at that time Beck was working for the World Bank. His wife is Kelly Kursteiner whose family home is at 3202 Enterprise Dr., Tallahassee, Fl 32312. They own a number of properties locally including their current residence in Killearn Lakes. They also have heavily invested in horses and have purchased a number of local plantations to this end. Kelly has 8 children that she homeschools. </p>
<p>Another local was called in to catch a stray green snake, and after being invited for spaghetti with real Parmesan cheese from Europe, met Michael Beck whose arrogance nearly started a fistfight after he asked the young man how he made money. When he replied by catching reptiles and amphibians, the man dismissed him. Beck is short in stature and very aggressive with minimal conscience according to this young man. </p>
<p>Rothschild Natural Resources Business Information </p>
<p>Rothschild Natural Resources is a private company categorized under Gas Field Services, Nec and located in Washington, DC. Our records show it was established in 1990 and incorporated in Delaware. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $5 to 10 million and employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19. Through the combination of its in-house technical / industry expertise, structuring capability, and willingness to consider exposure in developing world countries, Rothschild is able to assist mining companies to finance more complex projects and transactions including bridging and mezzanine facilities. The full range of products is available including loans, guarantees and risk participations in commodity and currency hedging.</p>
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		<title>By: Vickie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Vickie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Simple

The lawmakers are the lawbreakers.

Kind of like the fox watching the hen house type thing.

I am just shocked we the sheeple are letting them get away with it.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simple</p>
<p>The lawmakers are the lawbreakers.</p>
<p>Kind of like the fox watching the hen house type thing.</p>
<p>I am just shocked we the sheeple are letting them get away with it.</p>
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		<title>By: spoonful</title>
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		<dc:creator>spoonful</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sibel - I think it would be a crowning achievement if your words could motivate the folks in power to investigate this guy for his many criminal acts.   I was unaware that he used his position as speaker and withdrew the Armenian genocide resolution from the floor only moments before it was scheduled to be voted on.  http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=41.  The subsequent denial that Hastert even knew Turkey&#039;s major lobby group is belied by his abrupt resignation and hasty representation of what is, in essence, this same lobby group.  The ex-wrestling coach - Denny Boy [wonder why they called him that] - has left behind a fairly clear trail of evidence.  Unlike those who are more wily and diabolical and have thus far managed to elude the prison walls (i.e., Rove), this guy seems like he&#039;s there for the taking -but only if the right people choose to investigate him.  Maybe Obama the Democrat will do just that . . but what state is Hastert from?  Oh yeah . . . never mind . . . to Obama, he&#039;s still a good old boy from Illinois.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sibel &#8211; I think it would be a crowning achievement if your words could motivate the folks in power to investigate this guy for his many criminal acts.   I was unaware that he used his position as speaker and withdrew the Armenian genocide resolution from the floor only moments before it was scheduled to be voted on.  <a href="http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=41" rel="nofollow">http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=41</a>.  The subsequent denial that Hastert even knew Turkey&#8217;s major lobby group is belied by his abrupt resignation and hasty representation of what is, in essence, this same lobby group.  The ex-wrestling coach &#8211; Denny Boy [wonder why they called him that] &#8211; has left behind a fairly clear trail of evidence.  Unlike those who are more wily and diabolical and have thus far managed to elude the prison walls (i.e., Rove), this guy seems like he&#8217;s there for the taking -but only if the right people choose to investigate him.  Maybe Obama the Democrat will do just that . . but what state is Hastert from?  Oh yeah . . . never mind . . . to Obama, he&#8217;s still a good old boy from Illinois.</p>
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		<title>By: happyhollergal</title>
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		<dc:creator>happyhollergal</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sibel, how can we ordinary hard working Americans help you?  I&#039;ve posted your story on another forum back when you did the interview a few months ago.  People are interested, we just feel inadequate and do not have the tools or connections to help get your story out there where the world can hear it.  These fruit loops like Hastert need maximum exposure, and prosecution.  I&#039;m not sure that showing up to vote against the corrupt will be effective, as the votes are fiddled with as well, and, maybe more corrupt individuals would replace the ones who are voted out.  Will we ever be able to live in a world without political and corporate corruption, where everyone looks out for one another?  I fear not, yet, I continue to hope.  Thank you for all that you&#039;ve done and continue to do for the rest of humanity Sibel.  Don&#039;t ever let them make you give up.  We love you!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sibel, how can we ordinary hard working Americans help you?  I&#8217;ve posted your story on another forum back when you did the interview a few months ago.  People are interested, we just feel inadequate and do not have the tools or connections to help get your story out there where the world can hear it.  These fruit loops like Hastert need maximum exposure, and prosecution.  I&#8217;m not sure that showing up to vote against the corrupt will be effective, as the votes are fiddled with as well, and, maybe more corrupt individuals would replace the ones who are voted out.  Will we ever be able to live in a world without political and corporate corruption, where everyone looks out for one another?  I fear not, yet, I continue to hope.  Thank you for all that you&#8217;ve done and continue to do for the rest of humanity Sibel.  Don&#8217;t ever let them make you give up.  We love you!</p>
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		<title>By: remo</title>
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		<dc:creator>remo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>the pressure on humans under stress in line is to conform.
That we are knowingly  monitored at every conceivable level/moment[alert RED] will make EVERYone nervous.quiet.slow.&#039;of the group&#039;.the psychology of black[uniforms]is control.Being herded.trained. We are told of terrorists among us.Anxiety inbuilt to the system.Would I step up and intervene in a confrontation during boarding? If the blackshirts came and took someone right infront of me,while I looked forward to home/children/dinner at the end of the line by behaving?Would I ask what the authority IS at that moment? what happens if the expression of freedom to ask that question is what is being monitored?It is the method and intention of control that is at question here. There are ways of protecting the traveler without having to assert blackshirt[uniform] control.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>the pressure on humans under stress in line is to conform.<br />
That we are knowingly  monitored at every conceivable level/moment[alert RED] will make EVERYone nervous.quiet.slow.&#8217;of the group&#8217;.the psychology of black[uniforms]is control.Being herded.trained. We are told of terrorists among us.Anxiety inbuilt to the system.Would I step up and intervene in a confrontation during boarding? If the blackshirts came and took someone right infront of me,while I looked forward to home/children/dinner at the end of the line by behaving?Would I ask what the authority IS at that moment? what happens if the expression of freedom to ask that question is what is being monitored?It is the method and intention of control that is at question here. There are ways of protecting the traveler without having to assert blackshirt[uniform] control.</p>
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		<title>By: Mike</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>John Kerry making millions on defense corporations while he oversees defense appropriation committees, Dennis Hastert making millions on land deals that &quot;mature&quot; after a highway bill is passed... They don&#039;t even seem to be hiding their behavior, but I can&#039;t seem to come up with a defensible explanation (&quot;Congressmen are just everyday capitalists investing in America&#039;s defense or transportation&quot; doesn&#039;t work because of obvious conflict of interest principles). So the unbelievable widely cosponsored and approved legislation coming out of congress (Suggested recent &quot;WTH&quot; list: Annual Defense Appropriations, Goldstone Report Condemnation, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act), (Who but Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich voted against all of the above?) and this immense-personal-gain-corruption-scandal stuff as a different and more personal level of political decay are probably two sides of the same coin. Then include just to make an even triad even more personal corruption like what happened in the Mark Foley scandal as aspects of “imperial lifestyle” corruption leading to imperial legislation and policy. And I&#039;m sure it works the same way all the way down to average citizens. Being paid too much for too little in your career or  personal behavior that conflicts with your agreed upon obligations or general dishonorable conduct leads to a consequent numb uncomfortable satisfaction in a vote for outrageous Obama or miserable McCain or other pathetic PSTs.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John Kerry making millions on defense corporations while he oversees defense appropriation committees, Dennis Hastert making millions on land deals that &#8220;mature&#8221; after a highway bill is passed&#8230; They don&#8217;t even seem to be hiding their behavior, but I can&#8217;t seem to come up with a defensible explanation (&#8220;Congressmen are just everyday capitalists investing in America&#8217;s defense or transportation&#8221; doesn&#8217;t work because of obvious conflict of interest principles). So the unbelievable widely cosponsored and approved legislation coming out of congress (Suggested recent &#8220;WTH&#8221; list: Annual Defense Appropriations, Goldstone Report Condemnation, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act), (Who but Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich voted against all of the above?) and this immense-personal-gain-corruption-scandal stuff as a different and more personal level of political decay are probably two sides of the same coin. Then include just to make an even triad even more personal corruption like what happened in the Mark Foley scandal as aspects of “imperial lifestyle” corruption leading to imperial legislation and policy. And I&#8217;m sure it works the same way all the way down to average citizens. Being paid too much for too little in your career or  personal behavior that conflicts with your agreed upon obligations or general dishonorable conduct leads to a consequent numb uncomfortable satisfaction in a vote for outrageous Obama or miserable McCain or other pathetic PSTs.</p>
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		<title>By: Sibel Edmonds</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sibel Edmonds</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@344thBrother: You won&#039;t get any argument on that; at least not from me. I think Insect Termites have&#039;Queen&#039; operation order like bees, under that scenario Obama would be one of the Queens;-)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@344thBrother: You won&#8217;t get any argument on that; at least not from me. I think Insect Termites have&#8217;Queen&#8217; operation order like bees, under that scenario Obama would be one of the Queens;-)</p>
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		<title>By: 344thBrother</title>
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		<dc:creator>344thBrother</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If Hastert is a PST,
Obama is a PST with a big chainsaw and a fondness for murder.

peace
d</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If Hastert is a PST,<br />
Obama is a PST with a big chainsaw and a fondness for murder.</p>
<p>peace<br />
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		<title>By: T</title>
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		<dc:creator>T</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Slightly off-topic for a moment.

Lots of talk online today about who&#039;s to blame for the Xmas Day &quot;terrorist&quot; plot in Detroit. Tough talk and finger pointing by Obama, Gordon Brown and some at the EU (who controls a lot of airport security).
More as well about lapses in the system.

Now, we come back to accountability (in several ways).

Will this make Obama change how he sells the &quot;terrorist&quot; brand to the public? No.

Is Homeland Security still consulting with the Israelis on airport screening?

Think about the current lines you face when going thru airport security. Obama says he&#039;ll do &quot;anything it takes to protect the public.&quot; 

Does this mean military searches at ALL airports? A lot of people armchair quarterback on this and say, great idea. Yet, do they seriously think thru all the implications of that?

Some critics say, Israelis put up with this &quot;siege mentality&quot; 24/7. So why should Americans be any different (if you really want security)? 

A key element in Israeli screening: unpredictability. Following no apparent pattern as you screen people. Looking at body language and other indirect signs. If you have nothing to hide and yet you&#039;re questioned by Homeland Security, how will you deal with that? Will you just smile and say, anything for the Homeland? 

Also, since we&#039;re essentially broke, how will Obama pay for this? There are ways to hide programs in the back of some other bill that most people won&#039;t catch. (Except for the C-SPAN junkies who stay up all night and online).

Lots of tough talk. But a prediction. When push comes to shove, I don&#039;t think most people will put up with it. Maybe THIS then is the Turning Point?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Slightly off-topic for a moment.</p>
<p>Lots of talk online today about who&#8217;s to blame for the Xmas Day &#8220;terrorist&#8221; plot in Detroit. Tough talk and finger pointing by Obama, Gordon Brown and some at the EU (who controls a lot of airport security).<br />
More as well about lapses in the system.</p>
<p>Now, we come back to accountability (in several ways).</p>
<p>Will this make Obama change how he sells the &#8220;terrorist&#8221; brand to the public? No.</p>
<p>Is Homeland Security still consulting with the Israelis on airport screening?</p>
<p>Think about the current lines you face when going thru airport security. Obama says he&#8217;ll do &#8220;anything it takes to protect the public.&#8221; </p>
<p>Does this mean military searches at ALL airports? A lot of people armchair quarterback on this and say, great idea. Yet, do they seriously think thru all the implications of that?</p>
<p>Some critics say, Israelis put up with this &#8220;siege mentality&#8221; 24/7. So why should Americans be any different (if you really want security)? </p>
<p>A key element in Israeli screening: unpredictability. Following no apparent pattern as you screen people. Looking at body language and other indirect signs. If you have nothing to hide and yet you&#8217;re questioned by Homeland Security, how will you deal with that? Will you just smile and say, anything for the Homeland? </p>
<p>Also, since we&#8217;re essentially broke, how will Obama pay for this? There are ways to hide programs in the back of some other bill that most people won&#8217;t catch. (Except for the C-SPAN junkies who stay up all night and online).</p>
<p>Lots of tough talk. But a prediction. When push comes to shove, I don&#8217;t think most people will put up with it. Maybe THIS then is the Turning Point?</p>
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		<title>By: edit_mommies</title>
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		<dc:creator>edit_mommies</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That guy needs health coverage... Almost as much as King Kong from Skull Island. Maybe he takes all the brown off Obama and fights for equality? From the looks of him, &quot;equality&quot; impacts your health severely? Clearly an information break down. If denial breeds ignorance, he may be at odds with the ones pumping him full of cash. As for the rise and decline of nations, even our cows are on drugs, bubsy. I really doubt his ordering is genealogical. He probably flies around on a cloud of turbans. Him and his land puzzles hovering over about 19 million carpets of intricate design. We can count on Obama. He&#039;ll get him a roof with pajamas, vegetables and tapestry. America needs to wake up. We are stupid.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That guy needs health coverage&#8230; Almost as much as King Kong from Skull Island. Maybe he takes all the brown off Obama and fights for equality? From the looks of him, &#8220;equality&#8221; impacts your health severely? Clearly an information break down. If denial breeds ignorance, he may be at odds with the ones pumping him full of cash. As for the rise and decline of nations, even our cows are on drugs, bubsy. I really doubt his ordering is genealogical. He probably flies around on a cloud of turbans. Him and his land puzzles hovering over about 19 million carpets of intricate design. We can count on Obama. He&#8217;ll get him a roof with pajamas, vegetables and tapestry. America needs to wake up. We are stupid.</p>
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		<title>By: Bill Bergman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bill Bergman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>For some broader perspective on the termite metaphor, check out Mancur Olson&#039;s book-- The Rise and Decline of Nations.  Over time, relatively successful societies breed their own demise, as special interest groups suck resources out of the commonweal. 

Sibel, I don&#039;t know how much it would cost or how hard it is, but if you could develop a mobile version of BFP that would be cool.  The MSM has figured this out, and the ability to read on a cell phone is helpful.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some broader perspective on the termite metaphor, check out Mancur Olson&#8217;s book&#8211; The Rise and Decline of Nations.  Over time, relatively successful societies breed their own demise, as special interest groups suck resources out of the commonweal. </p>
<p>Sibel, I don&#8217;t know how much it would cost or how hard it is, but if you could develop a mobile version of BFP that would be cool.  The MSM has figured this out, and the ability to read on a cell phone is helpful.</p>
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		<title>By: SanderO</title>
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		<dc:creator>SanderO</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Our democracy, the media, the government is nothing but a front, a cover, something to give the appearance of normalcy... for a shadow &quot;government: both inside the actual government and in the private sector which runs the show.  They&#039;ve managed to write laws legalizing corrupt behavior, such as campaign finance, lobbying, no bid contracts, privatization of the commons, legalized mercenaries, illegal use of military force in interventions around the world.

The people are numbed by the corruption, yet have not figured out what to do about it.  Petition a corrupt government for redress of grievances? I don&#039;t think so.  Expect a core of ethical people to correct the abuse?  It&#039;s not happening.

We are approaching the moment when the people will have nothing left to lose and will either lay down and die or rise up and fight for their rights and their constitution.  What will bring this moment to the present is the economic collapse which we are not experiencing.  It is unstoppable and the shadow government is preparing for some sort of &quot;new world order&quot;.  Something&#039;s gotta give.

The curtain has been pulled back and they have no where to hide, yet the lying and stealing goes on with impunity and they have gotten away with it - look at the &quot;financial bailout&quot; which sent countless billions to the slackers who tanked the economy... or the health care &quot;solution&quot; which is forcing people under penalty of law to purchase rip off insurance from the very cause of the high cost of health care - Insurance parasites.  Or the orwellian escalation of the AfPak war chasing after a rag tag bunch of terrorists our CIA created - a MIC wetdream.

The actions of these criminals is been increasing being done in the open since especially since the 9/11 magic show where the executed their coup d&#039;etat completely taking over the treasury, the military and the government for their own hegominic interests.

And Obama is mouthing the &quot;get the terrorists&quot; distraction song.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our democracy, the media, the government is nothing but a front, a cover, something to give the appearance of normalcy&#8230; for a shadow &#8220;government: both inside the actual government and in the private sector which runs the show.  They&#8217;ve managed to write laws legalizing corrupt behavior, such as campaign finance, lobbying, no bid contracts, privatization of the commons, legalized mercenaries, illegal use of military force in interventions around the world.</p>
<p>The people are numbed by the corruption, yet have not figured out what to do about it.  Petition a corrupt government for redress of grievances? I don&#8217;t think so.  Expect a core of ethical people to correct the abuse?  It&#8217;s not happening.</p>
<p>We are approaching the moment when the people will have nothing left to lose and will either lay down and die or rise up and fight for their rights and their constitution.  What will bring this moment to the present is the economic collapse which we are not experiencing.  It is unstoppable and the shadow government is preparing for some sort of &#8220;new world order&#8221;.  Something&#8217;s gotta give.</p>
<p>The curtain has been pulled back and they have no where to hide, yet the lying and stealing goes on with impunity and they have gotten away with it &#8211; look at the &#8220;financial bailout&#8221; which sent countless billions to the slackers who tanked the economy&#8230; or the health care &#8220;solution&#8221; which is forcing people under penalty of law to purchase rip off insurance from the very cause of the high cost of health care &#8211; Insurance parasites.  Or the orwellian escalation of the AfPak war chasing after a rag tag bunch of terrorists our CIA created &#8211; a MIC wetdream.</p>
<p>The actions of these criminals is been increasing being done in the open since especially since the 9/11 magic show where the executed their coup d&#8217;etat completely taking over the treasury, the military and the government for their own hegominic interests.</p>
<p>And Obama is mouthing the &#8220;get the terrorists&#8221; distraction song.</p>
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		<title>By: remo</title>
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		<dc:creator>remo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>re-election question is good. the&#039;system&#039; obviously corrupted, corruption exposed, named-itemized beyond any shadow of doubt - continues to manage its control. Therefor, corruption is the matrix.  Corruption manages the system.Corruption now &#039;owns&#039;- plays the notions of freedom back on &#039;the people&#039;[yes we can]. Illusions of honor,need, fabrications of nationhood, pride, purpose are all owned by the corrupt system able to control destiny at the level of 911 lies.,  at the level of WAR WMD. Able to contain questions aimed at it. to control investigation.  Able to confuse intelligentsia into bewilderment, while allowing intelligentsia belief in ability to recognize bewilderment.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>re-election question is good. the&#8217;system&#8217; obviously corrupted, corruption exposed, named-itemized beyond any shadow of doubt &#8211; continues to manage its control. Therefor, corruption is the matrix.  Corruption manages the system.Corruption now &#8216;owns&#8217;- plays the notions of freedom back on &#8216;the people&#8217;[yes we can]. Illusions of honor,need, fabrications of nationhood, pride, purpose are all owned by the corrupt system able to control destiny at the level of 911 lies.,  at the level of WAR WMD. Able to contain questions aimed at it. to control investigation.  Able to confuse intelligentsia into bewilderment, while allowing intelligentsia belief in ability to recognize bewilderment.</p>
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		<title>By: T</title>
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		<dc:creator>T</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hopefully this will help in your search for actual news (vs. the Stateside MSM stuff).

Working online a lot, I&#039;m having pretty good luck lately with this mix. Hope it works for you:

Radio France Intl.(English Section)
Asia Times
Debt Deflation.com

IMO, stay away from others:
Bloomberg
France 24
BBC

In many ways, they&#039;re like the MSM rubbish here. 

More as I find them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hopefully this will help in your search for actual news (vs. the Stateside MSM stuff).</p>
<p>Working online a lot, I&#8217;m having pretty good luck lately with this mix. Hope it works for you:</p>
<p>Radio France Intl.(English Section)<br />
Asia Times<br />
Debt Deflation.com</p>
<p>IMO, stay away from others:<br />
Bloomberg<br />
France 24<br />
BBC</p>
<p>In many ways, they&#8217;re like the MSM rubbish here. </p>
<p>More as I find them.</p>
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		<title>By: mcthorogood</title>
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		<dc:creator>mcthorogood</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mark Twain once said Congress may be America&#039;s only &#039;distinct criminal class.&#039;

&lt;i&gt;congressional larva (aka aids)&lt;/i&gt;
should be &quot;congressional larva (aka aides)&quot;

Did your blood boil when you wrote about PST&#039;s?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark Twain once said Congress may be America&#8217;s only &#8216;distinct criminal class.&#8217;</p>
<p><i>congressional larva (aka aids)</i><br />
should be &#8220;congressional larva (aka aides)&#8221;</p>
<p>Did your blood boil when you wrote about PST&#8217;s?</p>
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