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“PATRIOT Act”

Obama to Sign Bill Allowing Indefinite Detention of American Citizens

It’s official. The PATRIOT Act gave the federal government the ability to wiretap U.S. citizens without warrants. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, which Obama has now promised to sign into law, grants the federal government the ability to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely without trial. So much for the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution [...]

Happy Birthday, PATRIOT Act

Warrantless searches worked so well for the British Empire in the 1700s, we just had to give it another try in the 21st century. October 26, 2011, marks the tenth year of the USA PATRIOT Act’s existence. Do you feel any safer?     Tweet

Beyond Party Lines (By Peter Kretzmann)

We are at a decisive turning point in the story of America. We have set a course for disaster that the status quo cannot fix. We need something far beyond the world of petty party politics. These two parties have created nothing short of a nightmare in Washington. We need new answers. I myself used [...]

The Hypocrisy of Barack Obama

On the second day of his presidency, Barack Obama promised, “Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.” Here is an honest look at Barack Obama in his own words, to ensure his promise of transparency does not fall by the wayside. Due Process “The detention of American citizens, without [...]

Why Not Michele Bachmann (In 60 Seconds)

Why not to vote for Michele Bachmann in 2012. Please “like” and share with your friends! Tweet

Why Not Mitt Romney (In 60 Seconds)

Why not to vote for Mitt Romney in 2012. Please share this video and spread the word! Feel free to subscribe to the DavidKretzmann YouTube channel. Tweet

Why I Support Ron Paul

“What will happen if the dollar collapses? Hyperinflation will then become worldwide. I said, If. I should have said, When. It is very near total collapse already. Once the house of card falls, it will fall very quickly indeed. Money will not be worth the paper it’s printed on.” — Swami Kriyananda Ron Paul has [...]

PATRIOT Act Extended Four More Years

On May 27, the House passed a bill extending the PATRIOT Act for another four years. The Senate initially approved the bill with a 73-27 vote, despite vigilant efforts from Senator Rand Paul (including a seven-hour filibuster) to add amendments that would have restricted the federal government’s ability to authorize warrantless searches and single out [...]