Drone strike on wedding party in Yemen kills at least 13 civilians

What if, on the way to my wedding, THIRTEEN (at least!) of my loved ones had been blown up by some stupid government? I can't even fathom it.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/12/5204684/drone-strike-on-wedding-party-in-yemen-kills-at-least-13-civilians

Fifty Ways to Leave Leviathan

http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/fifty-ways-to-leave-leviathan#axzz2hGZ9fal6

The struggle to be free is beautiful and inspiring. Here are 50 ways people are working around the State and toward a better future.

The racket, illustrated

The National Park shutdown is a perfect illustration of the extortion racket we live under. They claim much of the most beautiful land in North America, force us all to pay for its upkeep, and then periodically close the land to punish us and manipulate us into giving them more money and power.

Washington Monument Syndrome

"The Washington Monument syndrome, also known as the Mount Rushmore Syndrome, or the firemen first principle, is a political tactic used in the United States by government agencies when faced with budget cuts or a government shutdown. The tactic entails cutting the most visible or appreciated service provided by the government, from popular services such as national parks and libraries to valued public employees such as teachers and firefighters. This is done to gain support for tax increases that the public would otherwise be against."

...'cause if they actually cut the empire, we'd all benefit immensely and the people would demand even more government shutdowns. So, they can't do that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_Syndrome

If only

Government shutdown? If only we were so lucky. The U.S government will still spy on all Americans and the world, kill innocents with drones and other weapons of war, maintain the global military empire that is bleeding this country dry, destroy lives for the non-crime of smoking a plant, etc. #politicaltheater

A Round-Up of the Police State Programs NOT Affected by a Government Shutdown

More medical fascism

"Obamacare's essentially corporatist nature becomes clearer by the day. Fighting it will prove very difficult, as big business lines up to keep it in place." - Anthony Gregory

Obamacare architect leaves White House for pharmaceutical industry job

Obama addresses the nation

Obama said that if he launches bombs at Syria, it will not be an act of war, it will be a "limited strike" to "send a message". What would we call it if another country conducted a "limited strike" against a few specific targets on U.S. soil?

Also, imposing sanctions -- which Obama proudly claims he has done -- is an act of war. And it is particularly egregious, since it undeniably and almost exclusively hurts and kills innocent civilians.

Kerry Proves Obama Administration Wants War, No Matter What

"Kerry sarcastically suggests a diplomatic alternative to bombing Syria, Russia and Syria agree to it, and then Kerry takes it back." - Antiwar.com

http://antiwar.com/blog/2013/09/09/kerry-proves-obama-administration-wants-war-no-matter-what/

"O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name." - Alexander Pope

Government glossary

Helpful definitions when translating government speak: 

1) Those who support normal trade and diplomatic relations with all countries, and oppose bombing them and fueling their civil wars are "isolationists".

2) Those who believe it is necessary to blow up innocents with U.S. missiles are "humanitarians".

3) The main U.S. ally against the Syrian government is "the rebels", a.k.a. al Qaeda (previously U.S. enemy in the War on Terror, and prior to that U.S. ally against the Soviets)