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US Wars Of Exploitation
By Cliff Montgomery – May 31st, 2019War is the continuation of politics by other means. – Carl von ClausewitzVice President Mike Pence recently told the West Point Class of 2019 that “it is a virtual certainty that you will fight on a battlefield for America at some point in your life.” “Some of you may even be called upon to serve in this hemisphere,” he added. Pence almost surely was involved up to his nose in the apparently failed presidential coup in Venezuela. Another individual working for the Trump Administration – Elliott Abrams, who currently works as the United States…
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Why Is ‘The Congressional Watchdog’ Not Watching Our Spies?
If you wish to know why George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have not been impeached, here’s your answer. Why Is ‘The Congressional Watchdog’ Not Watching Our Spies?By Cliff Montgomery…
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Torture Memo Reveals Danger Of UNdue Secrecy
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel has forgotten that free people don’t have commanders. Torture Memo Reveals Danger Of Undue SecrecyBy Cliff Montgomery – Apr. 13th, 2008A 2003 Justice…
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Congressional Report Reveals Danger Of Data Brokers
Businesses which obtain the telephone records of individuals ‘for marketing and even for criminal purposes’ have long been a growing problem. Congressional Report Reveals Danger Of Data BrokersBy Cliff Montgomery…
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Bush Using FBI As A Foreign Intelligence Organization
At first glance it appears that very few U.S. laws directly limit the Bureau’s collection of foreign intelligence. Bush Using FBI As A Foreign Intelligence OrganizationBy Cliff Montgomery – Apr.…
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All The President’S Lawyers
Bush’s lawyers should know that this is a nation of laws, not of tyrants. All The President’s LawyersBy Cliff Montgomery – Apr. 9th, 2008There is a division of the U.S.…
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The Horrible Truth Of Congressional Secret Sessions
Secret sessions of Congress are at all times a threat to our democracy. The Horrible Truth of Congressional Secret SessionsBy Cliff Montgomery – Apr. 2nd, 2008Secret sessions of Congress are…
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Watchdog Groups File Motion To End Bush Spying Tactic
The FBI now may access any U.S. citizens’ private communications records without securing court approval. Watchdog Groups File Motion To End Bush Spying TacticBy Cliff Montgomery – April 1st, 2008Though…
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The ‘Secret’ History Of Foia
A recent gov’t report contained a fascinating, little-known history of FOIA that we think every American should read. The ‘Secret’ History Of FOIABy Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 27th, 2008A January…
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Rendition Fiasco Proves Ugliness Of Bush Tyranny
Freedom–including the freedoms of privacy and assembly–is security for the individual. Rendition Fiasco Proves Ugliness of Bush TyrannyBy Cliff Montgomery – Feb. 25th, 2008The rendition case of Canadian national Maher…
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Top Legal Scholar Refutes Bush Claims Of Sweeping Powers
Law Specialist Louis Fisher sets the Bush White House straight on who really has ‘inherent’ powers in a democracy. Top Legal Scholar Refutes Bush Claims of Sweeping PowersBy Cliff Montgomery…
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Will Congress Reign In Bush ‘State Secrets’ Abuses?
Will senators pass a law ensuring that Bush won’t continue to use the ‘state secrets’ privilege ‘as a tool for cover up’? Will Congress Reign In Bush ‘State Secrets’ Abuses?By…
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Bush Administration Works To Eliminate Special Foia Office
We can always always count on this White House to do the wrong thing, at precisely the wrong time. Bush Administration Works To Eliminate Special FOIA OfficeBy Cliff Montgomery -…
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Congress Considers Renewal Of Atrocious Surveillance Law
Why should the Democrats begiven more power, when they can’t seem to properly handle the power they have now? Congress Considers Renewal of Atrocious Surveillance LawBy Cliff Montgomery – Jan.…
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Will Bush Hand Over All Records To National Archives In 2009?
In January 2009, the Bush Administration will have to hand over all records it has not already “lost” to the National Archives. Will Bush Hand Over All Records To National…
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Open Gov’T Act Does Not ‘Restore Presumption Of Openness’
The bill recently signed into law by George W. Bush does not change the flawed criteria for our current system of government secrecy. OPEN Gov’t Act Does Not ‘Restore Presumption…
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Rhode Island Senator Nails Bush On Spying And Tyrannical Legal Claims
The Bush legislation foolishly passed in August by Congress is significantly about spying on Americans, said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Rhode Island Senator Nails Bush On Spying And Tyrannical Legal…
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How Americans May Finally Reign In Bush White House
A return to democracy must be demanded by We The People, or it won’t happen at all. How Americans May Finally Reign In Bush White HouseBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…
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Appeals Court Orders Bush To Preserve Any Evidence Of CIA Torture
Attorneys produced a 25-page motion charging the CIA with having tortured their client during his agency captivity. Appeals Court Orders Bush To Preserve Any Evidence Of CIA TortureBy Cliff Montgomery…
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Cheney Tried To Suppress Dissenting Views In Iran Intelligence Estimate
The Bush Administration apparently is not that serious when it comes to examining all the facts. Cheney Tried to Suppress Dissenting Views In Iran Intelligence EstimateBy Cliff Montgomery – Dec.…
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Why Won’T Bush Arrest Terrorists Living In Florida?
Luis Posada Carriles is ‘one of the most prolific purveyors of political violence in recent history,’ yet lives as a free man in Miami.Why Won’t Bush Arrest Terrorists Living In…
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Bush Rationale For Absolute Secrecy Disproven
Bush’s argument is founded on the frightening assumption that a tyranny based on public ignorance is strength. Bush Rationale For Absolute Secrecy DisprovenBy Cliff Montgomery – Nov. 18th, 2007The Director…
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Watchdog Group Issues Damning Statement On Bush Spying Powers
Congress foolishly granted these kingly whims to Bush because of a ‘rush to legislate prior to the August recess.’Watchdog Group Issues Damning Statement On Bush Spying PowersBy Cliff Montgomery -…
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Contractor Liability Bill Raises Intelligence Issues
If ‘highly illegal activities’ are being conducted by corporations in the name of ‘national security’, then it is time for every person to stir.Contractor Liability Bill Raises Intelligence IssuesBy Cliff…