tagged w/ Accountability Now
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It's time for ALL Americans to stand up. The Lawyers could lead us back to the Constitution. If our representatives would start standing up for the Constitution, it would be easier for the rest of us. It seems like this is about to change. The American Freedom Campaign, in conjunction with the National Lawyers Guild, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Alliance for Justice, has launched a campaign called "American Lawyers Defending the Constitution" (ALDC). Conceptualized just last month, the campaign has already brought together scores of law professors and other prominent lawyers, including Governor Cuomo.
Overall, more than 700 lawyers and law students have signed on to the campaign's first project - a sign-on statement to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, calling for hearings to investigate unconstitutional and potentially criminal activities by the Bush administration.
It's time for ALL Americans to stand up. The Lawyers could lead us back to the... more
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Helen Thomas is an example of what American Journalism should look like. Where are the other jornalists? Why are they still spinning? If there had been any accountability after invading Iraq, they would not be able to beat the war drums on Iran. Journalist's in America should be ashamed, even when facts are presented, they continue to spin. Lack of accountability enables lack of shame! Has American Journalists become enablers for the Neocon War Machine? Helen Thomas is a 'Voice of Reason'! Helen Thomas is an example of what American Journalism should look like. Where are... more
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Accountability is the answer, impeachment is a consequence. Are our representatives so afraid of looking bad that they won't even hold people accountable? Individuals are allowed to just say no to testifying to congress. What about Contempt of Congress? FISA laws were broken. The law was not changed, yet it is not an issue? Our representatives are passing laws that govern Americans, yet they fail to enforce laws that protect us. We have a Constitution. Our Constitution should not be put aside for politics. Accountability is the answer, impeachment is a consequence. Are our representatives... more
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It has to start somewhere! Someone has already been convicted of a crime in the Plame case. He was 'convicted' of 'Obstruction of Justice', which in it's self should be a flag for further investigation. Scott McClellon's book is a SCREAM for further investigation. It is the job of the Oversight Committee to investigate! They should not be willing to take no for an answer. Take it to the Supreme Court if they need to, but don't accept no from this administration. America needs accountability! Average Americans no longer have faith in our government's ability to police it's self. It has to start somewhere! Someone has already been convicted of a crime in the Plame... more
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Is John Bolton a voice we want in the ear of our President? The only way to turn down the retoric is with facts. I hope someone steps forward with facts. If the campaign of '08 wants to be of any relevance they should be answering questions about Bolton's comments. If our representatives would STAND UP, maybe we could get individuals like John Bolton to STAND DOWN. We need to hear 'Voices of Reason', not John Bolton. Fear, Fear, Fear! WAR, WAR, WAR! War is only 'OUR VOICES AWAY', our President should be listening our voices, or voices of those who are being paid to speak for us.Is John Bolton a voice we want in the ear of our President? The only way to turn down... more
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by Bob Herbert: Theres so much talk of violence and mayhem as the solution to our ills. The candidates seem so eager to flex their muscles and engage the nation in conflict: Lets continue the war in Iraq. Lets show them what were made of in Iran. Lets round up those immigrants and ship em back where they came from.
Its like watching adolescent boys playing the ultimate video game, with no regard for the consequences. Rudy, the crime-fighter and terror maven, says hes tougher than Mitt, who actually had illegals working on his property. Mitt begs to differ and says hed like to double the size of the Guantánamo prison.
Are we electing a president or a sheriff?
Bob Herbert is right on the money! What are we teaching our children about politics in America? The debates are not bringing out the best in America, it perpetuates fear and retoric. Very little mention of diplomacy, much more like school yard bullies going wild, with mainstream media covering it, complete with spin.by Bob Herbert: Theres so much talk of violence and mayhem as the solution to our... more
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Fallout from War, other than bombs. The children and the elderly are hit the hardest. When news footage covers Iraq, look around, their country and it's infrastructure is being destroyed. Who is accountable for the destruction of their country? People in Iraq were not asking us to free them, we took that upon ourselves, at there expense. Someone should be held accountable! How can we be sooo proud? Where is our shame? Lack of accountability equals lack of shame! Someone should be held accountable and someone should be forced to feel shame! Fallout from War, other than bombs. The children and the elderly are hit the hardest.... more
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Mr Perle, a key member of the defence policy board, which advises the US defence secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, said that "international law ... would have required us to leave Saddam Hussein alone", and this would have been morally unacceptable.
French intransigence, he added, meant there had been "no practical mechanism consistent with the rules of the UN for dealing with Saddam Hussein. When will it be appropriate to start demanding ACCOUNTABILITY? If not today? When?
Mr Perle, a key member of the defence policy board, which advises the US defence... more
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Impeachment would slow down Bush et al, which would be a good thing, but the wheels of government did not stop turning during past impeachments. Just because the media would focus on it does not mean Congress and the rest of the government would just stop doing their jobs, and stay home watching TV. Impeachment is not conducted by the entire government.
Impeachment would slow down Bush et al, which would be a good thing, but the wheels of... more
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Because our traditional media figures are incapable of doing their jobs. Because they've lost their way and have become lazy and inattentive and search for shortcuts where they can pop off their opinions without being truly responsible for those opinions.
Because our traditional media figures are incapable of doing their jobs. Because... more
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Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy is a book I plan to read in the near future. I would like to see a site that offers 'Cliff Notes' for readers who do not have time to read all the necessary books to correct the course of America. There isn't enough time in the day to read all the books that cover the misguided leadership in America. Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American... more
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Helen Thomas is an American Hero! We need media willing to ask the tough questions! We as Americans need to recognize true American Hero's in mainstream media. They are rare and should be commended for their efforts. HELEN THOMAS IS AN AMERICAN HERO who is willing to lead by example. Challenging the spin is a good place to start.Helen Thomas is an American Hero! We need media willing to ask the tough questions!... more
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How are we letting this happen in America? What is the cause for our blindly going along? Terror, fear, ignorance, self gratification? Think about it, we are at war and watching American Idol. We accept fluff news and don't demand answers? If those of us that realize what is happening do not work to change things, we are responsible for letting it happen. It all tracks back to Accountability. We are accountable...How are we letting this happen in America? What is the cause for our blindly going... more
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Who would have thought the Democrats would let this go through with NO public discussion? This is scary stuff. What if Americans do wake up? What happens when Americans realize they have been misled? WILL IT BE TOO LATE TO STAND UP FOR FREEDOM? This would be an excellent question for Presidential Candidates. What do they think? Do they think it will take away our free speach? If not, why not?Who would have thought the Democrats would let this go through with NO public... more
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BuzzFlash is an excellent source for news. Don't take everything for granted, but it's a good place to start. When your tired of fluff news, go to BuzzFlash.com.BuzzFlash is an excellent source for news. Don't take everything for granted,... more
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Just like Global Warming, we need to start addressing the issue now while we have time to figure out the way forward. These problems are not new, they have been ignored. Just because we aren't hearing it from mainstream media, doesn't mean it's not happening.Just like Global Warming, we need to start addressing the issue now while we have time... more
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I have been reading these kinds of stories for several months. Can there be truth in it? Why isn't mainstream media even talking about the conspiracy therories? Are they ignoring it because it is more fact than fiction?I have been reading these kinds of stories for several months. Can there be truth in... more
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Congress is not supposed to pick and choose what they investigate. There are rules and processes set in place to pursue justice. Our representatives should be doing their jobs. They were elected to be an equal branch of government. Maybe they need to re-read their job descriptions? Congress is not supposed to pick and choose what they investigate. There are rules... more
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Sibel Edmonds has openly stated a willingness to speak. One would think they would challenge the statements made, if for no other reason than to clear their names?Sibel Edmonds has openly stated a willingness to speak. One would think they would... more
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Every day something new is added to the list. No one has been held accountable for starting a war of aggression using fixed facts. No one has been held accountable for wire tapping without a warrant (against the rule of law). They did not change the law, they ignored it and now demand immunity. The number of people who have written books should be SCREAMING, someone needs to start being held accountable. Hearings are no longer held with people 'Under Oath'. People are able to 'Just Say No'. I'm sure the Constitution say's they can't 'Just Say No'. Someone has to be able to hold them accountable, or at least investigate facts. HAVE LAWS BEEN BROKEN. Not a pole, crimes judged by group rule. Use the Constitution and Laws to decide what is crime and what is not. TV pundits do not actually decide what laws have been broken. We pay taxes for our representatives to do that function. Corporate America pays TV pundits. We elect and pay our representatives. Are we getting our monies worth? Every day something new is added to the list. No one has been held accountable for... more
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