Nov
26
From TruthOut, news that the Department of Justice awarded former Attorney General John Ashcroft a $52 million contract, “among the biggest payouts reported for a federal monitor,” to help the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey monitor leading manufacturers of knee and hip replacements.
$52M to help one state in one precise industry. Interesting.
I wonder [...]
Jul
31
A must-read. This sums it up.
Five Ways Bush’s Era of Repression Has Stolen Your Liberties Since 9/11 By Matthew Rothschild, The New Press. Posted July 24, 2007 at AlterNet.
From the new book You Have No Rights: Stories of America in an Age of Repression. Chilling stories of ordinary Americans whose everyday liberties have [...]
May
23
President Bush won’t fire his long-time friend U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales… he has too much to lose. He’s used to being able to say - “Here’s how I want it to be - you figure out the legal stuff.”
On Monday President Bush once again expressed his support: “I stand by Al Gonzales.” He accused [...]
Nov
12
Alberto Gonzales: A Record of Injustice - Center for American Progress
Alberto Gonzoles, who is most likely going to be Ashcroft’s replacement despite tough questions from Democrats in the confirmation hearings, is another disaster for our country.
This man has a long history with Bush. This link provides the most concise presentation of the evidence against [...]
