Tag Archives: courts

Same Story, Different President

Posted on April 7, 2009 by roger

I wish Obama would do me a favor and tell me how the “state secrets” invocation isn’t a way to do an end-run around the separation of powers? It was a bullshit moved when Bush did it, and it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Shielding the Fourth Estate

Posted on May 10, 2008 by roger

Y’know, I hate that I sometimes fall into the trap of seeing negativity everywhere, so it was nice to see this. Conservatives Supporting Shield Law for the Press – New York Times WASHINGTON — An unusual cast of conservatives has … Continue reading →

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Questionable Crimes

Posted on April 18, 2008 by roger

Let’s get this straight. I ask someone if I can crash on his couch for the night, and he says, “Sure, as long as you don’t fart in your sleep.” A few hours into a deep sleep, I cut the … Continue reading →

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Canada: Looking Better Every Day

Posted on April 17, 2008 by roger

Feds to collect DNA from every person they arrest – Yahoo! News WASHINGTON – The government plans to begin collecting DNA samples from anyone arrested by a federal law enforcement agency — a move intended to prevent violent crime but … Continue reading →

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Well, It's Clear *Someone* Hates Our Freedom

Posted on April 10, 2008 by roger

I guess if I have to narrow it down, one of my biggest wishes for the next administration is that it quit looking for new ways to arrest and harass U.S. citizens. Pretty please, and thanks in advance. Feds Charge … Continue reading →

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Well, It’s Clear *Someone* Hates Our Freedom

Posted on April 10, 2008 by roger

I guess if I have to narrow it down, one of my biggest wishes for the next administration is that it quit looking for new ways to arrest and harass U.S. citizens. Pretty please, and thanks in advance. Feds Charge … Continue reading →

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That Very Fine Line

Posted on April 2, 2008 by roger

At first blush, I’m actually siding with the Christian kid on this one. If he wants to work religious iconography into his art, then so be it… grade it and move on. I fully support (and actually demand) the restriction … Continue reading →

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FBI to Internet: Click here!

Posted on March 22, 2008 by roger

I sincerely like John McCain, and while he ain’t anywhere near my first choice for president, I wouldn’t normally fear an administration with him at the helm. But I’m afraid he’s gonna continue the use of tactics like these, which … Continue reading →

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Jesus Said To Take The Day Off

Posted on May 12, 2005 by roger

I’m a firm believer in protecting people from actual discrimination… y’know, when you’re harrassed or fired for merely being something. But if your religion, sexuality, gender, or whatever prevents you actually doing the same job everyone else is doing, then … Continue reading →

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Enemies, Combatants, and Due Process

Posted on February 4, 2005 by roger

Articles like this only serve to confuse the issues at hand. The lines between different concepts and realities are blurred until you’re looking at a funhouse mirror representation of the situation. The “enemy combatant” concept is sketchy to begin with, … Continue reading →

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