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"The end of Free Speech in America has arrived at our doorstep. It's a new law called the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, and it is worded in a clever way that could allow the U.S. government to arrest and incarcerate any individual who speaks out against the Bush Administration, the war on Iraq, the Department of Homeland Security or any government agency (including the FDA). The law has already passed the House on a traitorous vote of 405 to 6, and it is now being considered in the Senate where a vote is imminent." tags terrorism bill free speech rights firstThis blog summarizes the bill and links to the full text. picked by tvirus 12 months ago |
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WASHINGTON - Bowing to President Bush's demands, the Senate approved and sent the White House a bill Wednesday to overhaul bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shield telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans. picked by bingo 4 months ago 1 comments edit related share politics |
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Freedom of Speech is one of America's greatest rights. Sadly it is a very rare freedom. Many countries - even countries you'd expect to be freedom-lovers say no to free speech. Oh you have the right to say nice sweet things, but you can't say anything mean or negative, anything that might hurt a group's feelings. 10 comments edit related share worldwasn't going to post this, but it fit in with the salon owner article picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago |
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A guy stops off at his local Taco Bell after work and decides to pay with a $2 bill instead of a $50 to make things easier for the cashier. 12 comments edit related share entertainmentHilarity and Asshatery ensue. picked by doggylives 8 months ago |
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US President George W Bush invited Democrats to the White House on Tuesday to discuss a standoff over a bill that provides for more than $100 billion to pay for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share politics |
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Politician presents a bill for approval of the congress. 0 comments edit related share politicsVery clear bill and totally worth the tax payer's money ;oP picked by marinuse 1 year ago |
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said a "different set of rules" may be needed to reduce terrorists' ability to use the Internet and free speech to recruit and get out their message picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 5 comments edit related share politics |
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The Obama campaign announced the giveaway moments before the former presidents speech drawing many of the attendees away. 8 comments edit related share plime.com"I was leaning toward Obama, but this sealed the deal for sure," one student said. picked by coldbladed 8 months ago |
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Lamb and Lynx Gaede, 14-year-old twins, are spokeskids for white separatists. Their recent move to the scenic town of Kalispell, Montana, has sparked the issue of freedom of speech. Residents have posted signs declaring "No Hate Here." But every U.S. citizen has a right to free speech--even white separatists. picked by ybne1else 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share politics |
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A woman decided to go to jail rather than pay her bill at a Fort Pierce Waffle House restaurant. The total she went to jail over: $7.45. picked by AutumnLotus 4 weeks ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |
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A student, Avery Doninger, called administrators "douche bags on a blog in April '07. The HS stripped her of her class secretary position in retaliation. 9 comments edit related share plime.comYesterday, the 2nd US Circuit of Appeals said even speech off school grounds could lead to disruption in the hallways and, therefore, can be prohibited. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago |
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In another example showing that the US is alone in valuing free speech, a 20-year old man in England has been convicted of racial abuse because he jokingly called some white security guards "honky". picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago 28 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Anne Lemen, 58, falsely claims to patrons entering restaurant/bar that, the bar serves tainted food, has Mafia connections, produces child pornography, encourages lesbian activities, distributes illegal drugs or participates in prostitution. All of which her lawyers claim is "Free Speech" picked by Hoosker 2 years ago 9 comments edit related share politics |
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"If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations," Palin told host Chris Plante, "then I don't know what the future of our country would be in terms of First Amendment rights ..." picked by gammerus 3 weeks ago 18 comments edit related share politics |
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Ten Thousand Cents" is a digital artwork that creates a representation of a $100 bill. Thousands of individuals working in isolation from one another painted a tiny part of the bill without knowledge of the overall task. Workers were paid one cent each via Amazon's Mechanical Turk distributed labor tool. Site also has a video with all 10,000 parts being drawn simultaneously. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago 2 comments edit related share arts |
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Coming soon to a cash register near you: a new $5 bill sporting some touches of color for the first time. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
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At least in this video he is. Bill Gates is retiring from Microsoft to spend full time on his immense charity. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Does anyone notice a trend in the Bush administration: 4 comments edit related share politics
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What? You don't like us listening in on all your conversations? Terrorist lover! picked by XXXXXPP 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share politics |
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In a recent interview Russell Crowe let slip that he is involved in a Bill Hicks biopic. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Klassik Bill Bailey. picked by PumpkinSeeds 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |