Category Archives: Politics

Due Process

          I’m Tom Dwyer, Attorney General Eric Holder has re-defined “due process”.  I’ve always thought it meant trial by jury, but Holder, referencing Anwar al Awlaki the accused terrorist targeted and killed by drones in Yemen, said “…‘due process’ … Continue reading

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A Progressive Face In the Mayor’s Race- Mr. Smith goes to Portland… hopefully.

The Oregon State Legislature was running late, which meant District 47 Representative Jefferson Smith was running late too.   Smith is one of the three leading candidates for the Portland Mayoral election in May, but even after a long day at … Continue reading

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Popcorn- Yoda speaks out

Says it all, Yoda does.  Balance and equity, his thoughts will bring you.  With your friends share this link!  Strong with the Force will you be.

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What’s the latest on Fukushima? (8/15/2013)

Have you heard ANYTHING on the state of the Fukushima disaster lately?  You know, that little “oopsie” in Japan when an earthquake and tsunami combined to create one of the three largest nuclear disasters in human history? If you’re like … Continue reading

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The FBI “CAT” Program

Look!  Over there!  Is that a terrorist?  No?  Well, maybe you just can’t TELL he’s a terrorist because you don’t know what to look for.  Maybe they’ve gotten so good at hiding that the only way to KNOW there’s a … Continue reading

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Depleted Uranium- Our billion year gift to the world.

In the 1970s, the Soviet military developed armor plating for their tanks that regular ammunition couldn’t penetrate. The Pentagon began looking for metals to make denser armor-piercing projectiles, and finally settled on depleted uranium (DU).  DU is a byproduct of … Continue reading

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Our Gift

I’m Tom Dwyer, We pulled troops from Iraq, but left a gift that will keep giving for billions of years.  Yes, billions. Doctors in Fallujah blame depleted uranium used in devastating attacks in two thousand four for a catastrophic rise … Continue reading

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The STOCK Act

I’m Tom Dwyer, The STOCK Act; meant to prohibit Congressional insider trading, is an example of good law being neutered. STOCK was headed for death in committee until spotlighted by a 60 Minutes report on Congressional insider trading and mentioned … Continue reading

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Immaculate Contraception

I’m Tom Dwyer, The recent noise over contraception seemed a gift to Republi Cons desperately seeking a wedge issue. Women’s healthcare was quickly demagogued from a squabble over comprehensive health coverage to a war on religious freedom. Circus carnies shouting … Continue reading

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CAT Program

    SPECIAL:  CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE FBI FLYERS! I’m Tom Dwyer, Homeland Security’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign and the FBI’s newly relaxed rules for domestic surveillance are turning a police state in America into a tangible reality. Not … Continue reading

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