[CTRL] People Die While Bureaucrats Lie
-Caveat Lector- From Capitol Hill Blue FUBAR People Die While Bureaucrats Lie By PERRY BEEMAN Sep 10, 2005, 08:33 Hurricane Katrina presented not only a human tragedy, but also one of the biggest environmental stories of the new millennium. Even after days of criticism that the federal government didn't do enough to help hurricane victims, federal agencies compounded the problem by failing to respond adequately to journalists' environmental questions. The event gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a chance to show that it had learned lessons from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when the agency was broadly criticized for withholding information and playing down risks. Instead, EPA appears to have taken the same tight-lipped approach in responding to Katrina, denying the public crucial information collected with taxpayers' money on behalf of taxpayers in the first place. Mark Schleifstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune was one of the reporters who in 2002 warned of his city's high risk of the type of damage that has now happened. His own home flooded, Schleifstein reported on Katrina even as he moved to higher ground. That work was made much more difficult when EPA largely ignored Schleifstein's requests for detailed information about chemical releases and other environmental problems. Any member of the public, including a journalist, should expect fast action by EPA. This case was particularly troublesome considering Schleifstein has been in high demand for media interviews because of his expertise, and EPA's staff probably was busy re-reading the Times-Picayune's disaster-manual-in-advance, Washing Away. Frustrated, Schleifstein filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act, which sets off a slow process that won't help Americans who need answers now. Seth Borenstein of Knight-Ridder, and others, filed their own FOIA requests. The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ), a 1,450-member Philadelphia-based professional organization and a leading champion of open records, then sent a letter to EPA and other federal offices demanding quick action on the information requests. That was on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The day after, EPA held a news conference at which little was revealed except that there had been oil and gas releases _ a fact that anyone with a TV could have surmised by watching CNN's tape of the floodwaters, which clearly showed slicks. EPA mentioned high levels of bacteria and some other pollutants, but didn't back the statements up with data. The agency mentioned it had tested for 100 chemical compounds and other pollutants, but didn't release the data. Many journalists didn't learn of the press conference until it was nearly at hand, or already over, due to delays in EPA informing them via email and other means. What we need to know is what exactly is in the water. Which bacteria and how much? Which gasoline and oil constituents and how much? Which carcinogens? Which pathogens? Americans need to know what specific threats exist and what the government is doing about them. They are paying for the raw data, and they deserve to see it. Now. And they should be able to draw their own conclusions from the data, rather than have it filtered by the government. Katrina brought an incredible week of suffering, and it's long from over. People died by the hour. A famous and cherished American city stood flooded, destroyed, silent. Americans across the country paid high gas prices as petroleum products washed down streets once known more for high bar tabs. And as bodies continued to float, as crews pumped what is surely a toxic brew of chemicals and floodwaters into local lakes, journalists and other Americans waited for answers to a whole range of environmental questions. Were the bacteria in the water capable of making people sick? Were chemicals present in concentrations large enough to do harm? What the public got instead of water-sample results were sound bites. EPA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others have to do a better job of informing the public. SEJ already had supported broad changes in federal Freedom of Information Act to make it easier for Americans to get information _ the whole point of the law. The changes also would punish agencies that play games and insist on secrecy, in some cases arrogantly ignoring legitimate requests for information. Those calls for action take on added weight in light of EPA and CDC's dismal early response to questions. Some questions might not have answers yet_ but merely offering silence, or the next thing to it, is less helpful than explaining why the information isn't available, or when it will be. The agencies simply must do better. Lives may depend on it. (Perry Beeman is president of the Society of Environmental Journalists and an environment writer for The Des Moines Register in Iowa. For
[CTRL] Princesses Die for some causes
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Some 400,000 Israeli mines implanted in south Lebanon
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 5/28/2002
The speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri discussed with the personal
representative of the UN secretary general Steven De Mistora on Monday the Israeli
violations of the Lebanese sovereignty.
De Mistora disclosed after the meeting that he handed over Berri an important map
on the Israeli land mines implanted on the Lebanese territories, noting that number of
these land mines exceeds 400,000.
He stressed the importance of dismantling the mines in south lebanon. An operation
in which 27 countries are taking part.
Mistora stressed the UN will help the people of south Lebanon to reclaim their lands
and convert them into arable areas, noting that some 200 land mines are dismantled
every day.
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Israel rejects Hizbullah party's readiness to negotiate for releasing held Israeli
prisoners (4/29/2002)
Lebanon asks the UN to stop Israel's violations (4/26/2002)
Israel bans Abdul Karim Obeid, al-Deirani from meeting with ICRC representatives
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-Caveat Lector- Dear God, Bill! Quit drinking Absynthe and making an ass of yourself! But if you can't, could you mail your ear to me? -Ashley From: William Shannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Conspiracy Theory Research List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CTRL] To die for. Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 23:53:50 EDT In a message dated 8/17/01 9:45:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll grant you that pardner'. I have done more in defining and developing the REAL conspiracy of our era than just about anyone else. And not just here either. Perhaps you have...say, was that under the Billy Schwartz monniker?? I don't care if you support the Palestinians or not I'm not especially fond of that lot, but I AM offended by racist pograms that OUR government supports...sue me! I'll say it again so that even a clown like you can understand. Ouch!!! Insulting me...typical I s'pose... I am not a Zionist and never was. Methinks you protest too much... What you in your pathetic Saba like ignorance call the ADL/Zionist line is simply what we all have in common. You lost me there Seth...er I mean Joshua... And yes the Lewinsky thing is absurd.(Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.) And so are you and your looney reptilians. Oooh! More insults!!! Go figure!!! Did I touch a nerve there Abe?? Er, Josh You need to chill out!! Take a lil' trip to Virginia, breathe some fresh air, take that yarmulke off and expose that nekkid bald spot, shave them outdated sideburns...take yer' shoes off and just kick the F back baby!!! Stress kills! You don't wanna' die before WW3, do ya'? And Moises, er ooopsie I mean Bill, er is that Joshua...this is all in good fun, like shootin' Palestinian children (you know!!!) so relax and just enjoy the ride! Bill. Prolly o'er me limit onlist...but ya' n'er know! _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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-Caveat Lector- Say June you mean they never got you those new shoes? Poor little thing. Saba A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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-Caveat Lector- On Fri, 17 Aug 2001, Aleisha Saba wrote: Say June you mean they never got you those new shoes? No, and that's why my Irish grandmother always commented on my and my sister's bare feet when she came to visit...not that she ever volunteered to buy us slippers, let alone shoes... June === Check out Alternative Kite Radio at http://www.altkiteradio.trancetechno.com Alternative Kite Radio (low-bandwidth) Alternative Kite Radio (high-bandwidth) Alternative Kite Summer Beachparty Radio (it's always summer somewhere) Alternative Kite Holiday Radio (everyday's a holiday) === A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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In a message dated 8/16/01 10:39:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You DO know that Monica Lewinsky was a Mossad agent don't you? Are you suggesting that this possibility is absurd? Why exactly are you on this list if not only to parrot the ADL/Zionist line? Bill.
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-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 8/16/01 10:39:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You DO know that Monica Lewinsky was a Mossad agent don't you? Are you suggesting that this possibility is absurd? Why exactly are you on this list if not only to parrot the ADL/Zionist line? Bill. === I was on this list long before you started doodling here cowboy. I have done more in defining and developing the REAL conspiracy of our era than just about anyone else. And not just here either. I don't deal with Jewish subjects unless they are racist crap like yours. I don't care if you support the Palestinians or not. But if you do, and post drivel I'll call you on it. I'll say it again so that even a clown like you can understand. I am not a Zionist and never was. I don't even like the ADL because I hate establishment elites. What you in your pathetic Saba like ignorance call the ADL/Zionist line is simply what we all have in common. It makes no difference if you like that or not. And yes the Lewinsky thing is absurd.(Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.) And so are you and your looney reptilians. Joshua2 A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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In a message dated 8/17/01 9:45:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was on this list long before you started doodling here cowboy. I'll grant you that pardner'. I have done more in defining and developing the REAL conspiracy of our era than just about anyone else. And not just here either. Perhaps you have...say, was that under the Billy Schwartz monniker?? I don't care if you support the Palestinians or not I'm not especially fond of that lot, but I AM offended by racist pograms that OUR government supports...sue me! I'll say it again so that even a clown like you can understand. Ouch!!! Insulting me...typical I s'pose... I am not a Zionist and never was. Methinks you protest too much... What you in your pathetic Saba like ignorance call the ADL/Zionist line is simply what we all have in common. You lost me there Seth...er I mean Joshua... And yes the Lewinsky thing is absurd.(Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.) And so are you and your looney reptilians. Oooh! More insults!!! Go figure!!! Did I touch a nerve there Abe?? Er, "Josh" You need to chill out!! Take a lil' trip to Virginia, breathe some fresh air, take that yarmulke off and expose that nekkid bald spot, shave them outdated sideburns...take yer' shoes off and just kick the F back baby!!! Stress kills! You don't wanna' die before WW3, do ya'? And Moises, er ooopsie I mean Bill, er is that Joshua...this is all in good fun, like shootin' Palestinian children (you know!!!) so relax and just enjoy the ride! Bill. Prolly o'er me limit onlist...but ya' n'er know!
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-Caveat Lector- Nude female soldiers new 'Zionist' weapon This IS a Monty Python sketch, isn't it? Or perhaps an old Benny Hill routine? June ;-) - --- * Check out Alternative Kite Radio -- http://www.altkiteradio.trancetechno com for: * * Alternative Kite Radio (low-bandwidth) * Alternative Kite Radio (high-bandwidth) * Alternative Kite Summer Beachparty Radio (because it's always summer somewhere on the globe) * Alternative Kite Holiday Radio (because everyday is a holiday somewhere) -- A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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-Caveat Lector- YnrChyldzWyld wrote: -Caveat Lector- Nude female soldiers new 'Zionist' weapon This IS a Monty Python sketch, isn't it? Or perhaps an old Benny Hill routine? June ;-) No. No. I'm afraid it's true. You know those damn Jews will do anything to hurt poor clean living Palestinians. You DO know that Monica Lewinsky was a Mossad agent don't you? Joshua2 A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
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-Caveat Lector- Nude female soldiers new 'Zionist' weapon * By Arieh O'Sullivan (Jerusalem Post) A Palestinian newspaper is accusing the IDF of mounting strip-teasing female soldiers on tanks to lure Palestinians and then shoot them dead. The occupation is using naked women to hunt down intifada youth, said a front page headline in Al Hayat Al Jadida, a daily connected with the Palestinian Authority. The publication reported on a recent alleged Gaza Strip clash in which a semi-nude female soldier lured Palestinian demonstrators to their deaths. She started to strip her clothes off in front of the demonstrators until she was [nearly] naked. Some of the protesters said they were disgusted by it while others said the Zionist soldier made rude gestures at them, the Palestinian paper reported. When the protestors approached to throw stones at the nearly nude female soldier, she reportedly whipped a pistol out of her underwear and shot dead two Palestinians and wounded nine. The IDF Spokesperson initially refused to even comment on the report, but later said it was completely ridiculous. A HREF=http://www.ctrl.org/;www.ctrl.org/A DECLARATION DISCLAIMER == CTRL is a discussion informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substancenot soap-boxingplease! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright fraudsis used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html A HREF=http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html;Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]/A http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ A HREF=http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/;ctrl/A To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
