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Colin Powell: The Federal Prison System is Just as Rigged as Gitmo But Without the Stigma

I remember the media circus around Colin Powell possibly running for president and what party he would choose. The media built him up as the non-partisan military man of honor who was going to save us. What a joke. He disgraced himself with his lying Iraq war sales pitch but now he’s back actually speaking some truth.

If it was up to me I would close Guantanamo, not tomorrow, but this afternoon. Close it. And I would not let any of those people go. I would simply move them to the United States and put them into our federal legal system. The concern is well, then they’ll have access to lawyers. Then they’ll have access to writs of habeas corpus. So what. Let them. Isn’t that what our system is all about. And by the way America, unfortunately, has two million people in jail, all of whom had lawyers and access to writs of habeas corpus.

Peaceful Swimmers Resist Frivolous, Incompetent Injustice System

You’re going to like this guy. After 30 years of unmolested enjoyment of a swimming hole, cops crack down with trespassing charges for dozens of peaceful swimmers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Despite the state’s failure to prove their charges, the gentleman in the film was found guilty. He appealed and finally was vindicated. Check out this gritty, entertaining look at the injustice system. When you’re done, check out his website, DaddyJustice.com, for some even scarier stories.

Get in on the Ground Floor with the Liberty Play for Liberty Forum 2011

Tonight at 8PM we’re going to touch base about the liberty-themed play I’m proposing for Liberty Forum in March 2011. We’ll be meeting on Skype in the public chat called “Liberty Play 2011.” It’s text-only, so no need for a camera. If you can’t find it, ping me via Skype chat username georgedonnelly.com and I will add you in. It’s going to be fun! We need all kinds of people. This is like starting a small business.

What is Aggression? How can We Distinguish Between Aggression and Other Kinds of Undesirable Influence?

Stateless U at C4SS is very stimulating. They’ve got me reading and writing more than ever. I’m really enjoying it and I’m learning a lot. Their courses are very well done, innovative in fact, inexpensive and I encourage everyone to expand your knowledge of liberty with this warm group of well-educated libertarians. Here’s my first essay from their introductory course, ATP 101, where we’re reading The Market for Liberty.

“What is aggression? How can we distinguish between aggression and other kinds of undesirable influence?”

Update on My Prosecution by Federal Authorities after Videotaping them in Allentown, PA

I am sorry I have not previously mustered the courage or motivation to post an update. Frankly, I was frightened out of my wits for some time after I was arrested in Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 11 of this year. Only recently have I started to feel something approaching normal again.

War is Over – If You Stop Supporting the Troops

The wars can be over and done with, but only if you stop supporting the troops, says war resister Matthis Chiroux. Watch his moving speech about ending these disgusting outrages that are american wars of aggression and genocide.

Matthis argues that the troops are committing these genocides because they think they have our support. Notice how the voluntaryist idea of consent, or endorsement, enters into the discussion. You can have an impact on your world. You can make a difference – simply by withdrawing your consent and letting the aggressors know about it. Withdraw your consent for aggression today!

Why Fully Informed Jury Members are so Important

Jim Allen succinctly explains the history and importance of jury nullification and fully informed jurors in this five-minute video. Definitely worth a look. The jury’s power to judge the law as well as the facts freed slaves and helped roll back the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s.

A Million Thankyous

Thank you so much to everyone who noted my disappearing by federal agents and took steps to aid me. I am blessed and grateful to have such dear friends and comrades. Thank you. I will post more when I can. I’m currently recuperating from the relatively mild torture tactics deployed against me (and many other peaceful individuals I had the pleasure of meeting) in the local federal prison.

I’m currently seeking a criminal defense attorney who can assist in defending me against the federal onslaught. I am infinitely grateful for any assistance you can render. Thank you.

Trenton Marshals Interrogate Jury Rights Advocates; Hundreds of Pamphlets Distributed

This week Julian Heicklen is expanding his jury rights pamphleteering tour to New Jersey, multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Today Jim Babb and I joined him at the federal district courthouse in Trenton, New Jersey. We were only minimally hassled and managed to hand out 200 pamphlets before we retired to lunch. Tomorrow we’ll be in Reading and Allentown, PA. Today’s video is also available on Vimeo.

Here is the rest of Julian’s schedule. Please join him!

Jury Rights Advocates Hand Out 250 Pamphlets, Stand Up to Violent Federal Security Guards

Our pamphleteering got off to a quiet start yesterday. Not one of the 17 state officers that poked and prodded us three weeks ago was visible. Apparently a memo came down ordering them to tolerate our peaceful public education effort. Our numbers increased to nine and veteran activists Julian Heicklen and Jim Babb brought more pamphlets. We even managed to set up a second location in the federal building courtyard around the corner and have some great conversations with passersby.

Three Furious Security Guards

And that’s when three furious security guards demanded we move across the street and threatened to permanently steal my camera. Our refusals to run away just irritated them more and they actually attempted to steal my camera twice. Over the radio came an order for them to stay out of the courtyard, so back to work we went!

Thomas Jefferson Quote of the Day

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

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