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Fwd: FYI: AT&T U-verse is now carrying Al Jazeera

2014-09-08 Thread Travis

On my U-verse it is on channel 219  (and 1219 for HD).

Guess they caved to the muzzies.

Travis

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Fwd: FYI

2013-12-25 Thread Bruce Majors

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She knows her side is losing the culture war. And as far as I know, it is
the "loving" Christian fundamentalists who are threatening to use lethal
force to show their solidarity with Phil Robertson:
http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/media/2013/12/21/report-ae-ceo-suspended-robertson-sake-gay-employees
On Dec 21, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Bruce Majors  wrote:

GLAAD: Lethal Enforcers of the Left's Tolerance Mob

Michelle Malkin | Dec 20, 2013

"Duck Dynasty's" Phil Robertson is not alone. He's the latest in a long,
long lineup of politically incorrect targets of the left's sensitivity mob.
Founded in 1985, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
gangstas won't stop until both the cultural and legal enforcement of their
agenda are the norm.

The A&E network (Atheists & Elitists) suspended the reality TV patriarch
and self-made businessman on Wednesday for the Biblical views he expressed
in an interview with GQ. Robertson was asked by the liberal magazine what
he viewed as sinful. Drawing on the condemnation of sexual immorality in
Corinthians 6:9, he cited "adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes,
the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the
swindlers -- they won't inherit the kingdom of God."

Robertson's punishable transgressions? Responding honestly to a question
posed to him (this was not an unsolicited "anti-gay rant"; it was a
response) and abiding by his Christian faith. GLAAD's P.C. Praetorian Guard
sprung into repressive action. The same group that initially gave
f-word-spouting, homophobic liberal Alec Baldwin a pass accused Robertson
of uttering "some of the vilest and most extreme statements" against "LGBT
people" ever. (They should listen to the Koran-inspired executioners' rants
of gay-hanging and gay-stoning Iranian mullahs sometime.) GLAAD also railed
against Robertson's "vile" preference for female anatomy over male as if it
were an international human rights violation.

A&E folded faster than a stadium seat, immediately disavowing Robertson and
suspending him from his family's show indefinitely. Meanwhile, network
execs continued to cash in on the lucrative "Duck Dynasty" empire with a
marathon of program reruns on the very day they threw Robertson under the
bus. The network is free to do that, of course. And I am free to tell you
all about the radical thugs that A&E indulged.

GLAAD has worked tirelessly to marginalize and suppress the free speech of
Christian leaders, Christian businesses and conservative talk-radio hosts
dating back to their infamous Dr. Laura boycott 13 years ago. The group's
mission is not about equality or defending against "defamation." It's about
silencing critics, making open debate radioactive, demonizing people of
faith and making even the slightest perceived slight a hate crime.

Last year, GLAAD speech-squelchers issued a blacklist of 34 Christian
commentators they wanted networks to ban from their air for "extreme" views
(read: opposing gay marriage). Earlier this year, GLAAD attacked the
National Geographic Channel for partnering with the traditional
values-promoting Boy Scouts on a reality TV program. GLAAD is free to start
its own Gay Scouts, but instead chose to harangue NatGeo for refusing to
run a "disclaimer" at the beginning of each show condemning the Boy Scouts'
leadership policies.

It's not enough to live and let live. You must repent and genuflect before
the self-serving gods of selective progressivism. That's why GLAAD forgave
Hollywood director Brett Ratner for using the word "fag." He was allowed
back into the protected Hollywood club after submitting to GLAAD
reeducation camp and appearing in GLAAD public service announcements. Bill
Clinton, who authored both the Defense of Marriage Act and the "Don't Ask,
Don't Tell" policies so reviled by the homosexual lobby, ended up receiving
a GLAAD "Advocate for Change" award earlier this year -- for changing his
mind when politically expedient.

For the civility police, the operational motto is always: "Do as we say,
not as we do, in the name of social justice. Amen."

In the 1960s, radical philosopher Herbert Marcuse popularized the
"repressive tolerance" theory of modern progressives. "Liberating tolerance
would mean intolerance against movements from the right and toleration of
movements from the left," Marcuse pontificated. "Certain things cannot be
said, certa

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FYI - NY Bill re: Warrantless Drone Spying

2013-04-08 Thread Bruce Majors

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http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2013/04/new-york-action-alert-help-nullify-warrantless-drone-spying/


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http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A06244

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http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/A6244-2013

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Re: FYI: America’s First And Only Dirty Cop Registry, Welcome To The Future Of Dirty Cops!

2012-07-08 Thread Travis

I got it from a friend in NY.

On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 1:16 AM, Keith In Tampa wrote:

> Actually, after reviewing this site a little bit,  I have decided that
> this is A GREAT SITE!
>
> Thanks for sharing Travis!   I hope that this is a successful venture!
> They have my support!
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 8:05 AM, Keith In Tampa wrote:
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>> If this site is well maintained, it could be a useful tool.  I hope it
>> does well and prospers!
>>
>> (I note that the organization is changing its name to
>> "PoliceOffenderRegistry.org"   which is a good thing!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Travis  wrote:
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Re: FYI: America’s First And Only Dirty Cop Registry, Welcome To The Future Of Dirty Cops!

2012-07-07 Thread Keith In Tampa

Actually, after reviewing this site a little bit,  I have decided that this
is A GREAT SITE!

Thanks for sharing Travis!   I hope that this is a successful venture!
They have my support!

On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 8:05 AM, Keith In Tampa wrote:

> If this site is well maintained, it could be a useful tool.  I hope it
> does well and prospers!
>
> (I note that the organization is changing its name to
> "PoliceOffenderRegistry.org"   which is a good thing!
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Travis  wrote:
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>>
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>> http://dirtycopsmustregister.com/
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Re: FYI: America’s First And Only Dirty Cop Registry, Welcome To The Future Of Dirty Cops!

2012-07-07 Thread Keith In Tampa

If this site is well maintained, it could be a useful tool.  I hope it does
well and prospers!

(I note that the organization is changing its name to
"PoliceOffenderRegistry.org"   which is a good thing!

On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Travis  wrote:

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FYI: America’s First And Only Dirty Cop Registry, Welcome To The Future Of Dirty Cops!

2012-07-07 Thread Travis

http://dirtycopsmustregister.com/

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FYI: swine flu

2011-12-21 Thread Travis

 U.S. sees two more cases of new swine flu virus
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20111209/swine-flu-kids-111209/

 Officials closely watch H3N2- new strain of swine flu

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18386797&s_cid=rss-148

Rare swine flu strain H1N2 detected in Minn. infant
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57342936-10391704/rare-swine-flu-strain-detected-in-minn-infant/

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Fwd: Last Chance! Register for Luncheon with Condi Rice just FYI

2011-11-14 Thread Bruce Majors

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fyi

2011-09-10 Thread Bruce Majors

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Fwd: fyi

2011-09-09 Thread Bruce Majors

Subject: fyi
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/09/obama-jobs-speech-congress-bad-news-polls-.html

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Re: Fwd: fyi

2011-07-27 Thread GregfromBoston

This is why dems lose the senate next year.

On Jul 27, 10:46 am, Bruce Majors  wrote:
> http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_polit...

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Re: Fwd: fyi

2011-07-27 Thread plainolamerican

until we prevent lobbyists from bribing congress they will remain
corrupt

On Jul 27, 9:46 am, Bruce Majors  wrote:
> http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_polit...

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Fwd: fyi

2011-07-27 Thread Bruce Majors

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2011/new_high_46_think_most_in_congress_are_corrupt

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Fwd: FYI

2011-03-31 Thread Bruce Majors

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/03/31/pentagon-art-60-gurgling-toad-sculpture

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FYI in case you care to send an email supporting the Gov of Wisconsin

2011-02-19 Thread dick thompson


PatCA  said...

   Lem,
   He has mentioned the positive emails in his pressers, so send one!

   Website: http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/

   Email: govgene...@wisconsin.gov 

   Phone: (608) 266-1212

   2/19/11 5:12 PM
   


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Re: FYI

2011-02-06 Thread Bruce Majors

Tea Party Express Town Hall RSVP

Tea Party Express is hosting a live and interactive Town Hall with Members
of Congress. The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, February 8th from 7:00 -
9:00 pm at the National Press Club. Confirmed Members of Congress that will
be in attendance are Senator Rand Paul (KY), Senator Mike Lee (UT),
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN) and Congressman Steve King (IA). Seating
is limited, so we ask that you please RSVP on the form below. Please plan to
arrive by 6:45 pm in an effort to have the event begin promptly at 7:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact James Lyle at james@gmail.com.

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Re: just fyi - libertarian Moslem group

2010-09-28 Thread Travis

Damn.  Libertarians got traitors in their midst too.  Muzzieshit
libertarians.  What a laugh.

On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Bruce Majors wrote:

>
> [8/22/10] The eighteenth in a series of Dr. Ahmad's notes from the IIIT
> summer institute on "Approaching the Qur'an and Sunnah" reports, on the
> presentation and discussion of Mohammad El-Sanousi's paper on "American
> Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through Accommodations."
>
> http://blog.minaret.org/?p=3703
>
> Minaret of Freedom Weblog
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> The Rituals of Khataman Al Qur’an in Indonesia | Home | Panel on Teaching
> Islam in American Universities
> August 22, 2010
> American Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through Accommodations
>
> NOTES FROM THE IIIT CONFERENCE ON APPROACHING THE QUR’AN AND SUNNAH #18
>
> [This is the eighteenth in a series of my notes on the International
> Institute of Islamic Thought conference on approaching the Qur'an and
> Sunnah held in Herndon, VA. These notes are raw material for an edited
> report I will write on the conference later and represent my perception of
> the discussion. The proceedings will be published by IIIT at a later time.
> The Minaret of Freedom Institute thanks IIIT for the grant that makes the
> publication of these notes possible. Responsibility for any errors in the
> notes is mine alone.]
>
> Session 18. Introduction by Yaqub Mirza
>
> Doctoral thesis presentation by Mohammad El-Sanousi
>
> “American Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through
> Accommodations”
>
> The dissertation deals with the disastrous consequences of the “Muslim
> Tablighi Jamaat of Arabi, Louisiana” opting out of insurance before
> Hurricane Katrina and the necessity of legal accommodations to allow them
> to obtain “Shariah-compliant” (takâful) insurance.
>
> The Hasidic Jews following Lobovich, mainly in Brooklyn, are similar to
> the Tablighi Jamaat in their isolation. I look at the history of insurance
> in America and the communitarian element. I look at the incompatibility of
> commercial insurance with “Shariah compliance” and the passage of the
> “Takaful Act.” I than ask what are the regulatory impediments. Insurance
> regulations are at the state level, which makes it easier to reform the
> system. The chapter on the legal structure is very lengthy and deals with
> religious freedom issues and the challenges of implementing the free
> exercise clause. There are legal accommodations, monetary accommodations,
> and permissive accommodations and limits on the accommodation. Despite
> these, we face implementation problems. I conclude that America is well
> prepared to accommodate religious groups of diverse traditions such as the
> Tablighi Jamaat.
>
> I am specifically asking for accommodation in state laws by the insurance
> interpreting the law to permit takâful or else for legislators to amend
> the laws accordingly.
>
> Hisham Altalib: Shariah has become a dirty word to the American public.
> What two sentences would you give the American public to reassure them?
>
> Senusi: They think Shariah is about beheadings and stoning—
>
> Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad: –and burkas!
>
> Senusi: Shariah should not be understood as something to be imposed on
> everybody. Even in the Muslim world there are many rights granted to
> people of other faiths.
>
> Aisha Musa: Newt Gingerich is asking for a federal law that would prohibit
> what you are asking for. Gingerich’s call has been roundly condemned, but
> do you see a danger they may succeed?
>
> Senusi: For a short while they will succeed, as they initially did against
> Islamic finance, but in the long run, because of the way this country is
> built, we will succeed. Not along ago I was asked would there ever be
> hijab the military, we have that right now.
>
> Ahmad: You should be more specific as to what the legal obstacles are and
> what is required to remedy them.
>
> Senusi: Letter 885 gives banks permission to engage in murâbiha or
> mudârabi.
>
> Mirza: Mutual banking is already allowed, we only need interpretation to
> allow the investments.
>
> Barzinji: This is as much a challenge for us as Muslims as to the states.
> We greatly admire the fact that we were given accommodation in financing
> homes Islamicly. I don’t see what changes are required. Is the only change
> needed to allow mutual banks to engage in professionally managed Shariah
> compliance financing? How can we do this without permitting reinsurance?
>
> Senusi: By law you must have auto insurance. Tablighi Jamaat take that,
> but not property and casualty, which are optional. In comparing the laws
> of Texas and Virginia, we find the former more difficult, so we should
> establish it first in Virginia. Their argument against insurance is that
> they must rely on Allah (tawâkul).
>
> Ayoub: In what way is insurance any less compliant with Shariah than going
> to a doctor?
>
> Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, Ph.D.
> Minaret of Freedom Institute
> www.minaret.org
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just fyi - libertarian Moslem group

2010-09-28 Thread Bruce Majors

[8/22/10] The eighteenth in a series of Dr. Ahmad's notes from the IIIT
summer institute on "Approaching the Qur'an and Sunnah" reports, on the
presentation and discussion of Mohammad El-Sanousi's paper on "American
Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through Accommodations."

http://blog.minaret.org/?p=3703

Minaret of Freedom Weblog

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The Rituals of Khataman Al Qur’an in Indonesia | Home | Panel on Teaching
Islam in American Universities
August 22, 2010
American Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through Accommodations

NOTES FROM THE IIIT CONFERENCE ON APPROACHING THE QUR’AN AND SUNNAH #18

[This is the eighteenth in a series of my notes on the International
Institute of Islamic Thought conference on approaching the Qur'an and
Sunnah held in Herndon, VA. These notes are raw material for an edited
report I will write on the conference later and represent my perception of
the discussion. The proceedings will be published by IIIT at a later time.
The Minaret of Freedom Institute thanks IIIT for the grant that makes the
publication of these notes possible. Responsibility for any errors in the
notes is mine alone.]

Session 18. Introduction by Yaqub Mirza

Doctoral thesis presentation by Mohammad El-Sanousi

“American Law: Integrating Ultra-Traditional Muslims Through
Accommodations”

The dissertation deals with the disastrous consequences of the “Muslim
Tablighi Jamaat of Arabi, Louisiana” opting out of insurance before
Hurricane Katrina and the necessity of legal accommodations to allow them
to obtain “Shariah-compliant” (takâful) insurance.

The Hasidic Jews following Lobovich, mainly in Brooklyn, are similar to
the Tablighi Jamaat in their isolation. I look at the history of insurance
in America and the communitarian element. I look at the incompatibility of
commercial insurance with “Shariah compliance” and the passage of the
“Takaful Act.” I than ask what are the regulatory impediments. Insurance
regulations are at the state level, which makes it easier to reform the
system. The chapter on the legal structure is very lengthy and deals with
religious freedom issues and the challenges of implementing the free
exercise clause. There are legal accommodations, monetary accommodations,
and permissive accommodations and limits on the accommodation. Despite
these, we face implementation problems. I conclude that America is well
prepared to accommodate religious groups of diverse traditions such as the
Tablighi Jamaat.

I am specifically asking for accommodation in state laws by the insurance
interpreting the law to permit takâful or else for legislators to amend
the laws accordingly.

Hisham Altalib: Shariah has become a dirty word to the American public.
What two sentences would you give the American public to reassure them?

Senusi: They think Shariah is about beheadings and stoning—

Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad: –and burkas!

Senusi: Shariah should not be understood as something to be imposed on
everybody. Even in the Muslim world there are many rights granted to
people of other faiths.

Aisha Musa: Newt Gingerich is asking for a federal law that would prohibit
what you are asking for. Gingerich’s call has been roundly condemned, but
do you see a danger they may succeed?

Senusi: For a short while they will succeed, as they initially did against
Islamic finance, but in the long run, because of the way this country is
built, we will succeed. Not along ago I was asked would there ever be
hijab the military, we have that right now.

Ahmad: You should be more specific as to what the legal obstacles are and
what is required to remedy them.

Senusi: Letter 885 gives banks permission to engage in murâbiha or
mudârabi.

Mirza: Mutual banking is already allowed, we only need interpretation to
allow the investments.

Barzinji: This is as much a challenge for us as Muslims as to the states.
We greatly admire the fact that we were given accommodation in financing
homes Islamicly. I don’t see what changes are required. Is the only change
needed to allow mutual banks to engage in professionally managed Shariah
compliance financing? How can we do this without permitting reinsurance?

Senusi: By law you must have auto insurance. Tablighi Jamaat take that,
but not property and casualty, which are optional. In comparing the laws
of Texas and Virginia, we find the former more difficult, so we should
establish it first in Virginia. Their argument against insurance is that
they must rely on Allah (tawâkul).

Ayoub: In what way is insurance any less compliant with Shariah than going
to a doctor?

Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, Ph.D.
Minaret of Freedom Institute
www.minaret.org

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FYI Libertarians convene

2010-05-28 Thread Bruce Majors

http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/libertarian-national-convention-to-be-held-may-29-31-in-st-louis

Libertarian National Convention to be held May 29-31 in St. Louis

WASHINGTON - The Libertarian Party (LP) will hold its National Convention in
St. Louis from Saturday, May 29, through Monday, May 31.

The convention will take place at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis.
The press is welcome to attend.

Information about the convention, including the schedule, is available at the
convention website . The convention has
been titled "Gateway to Liberty."

Additional meetings and related events will occur on May 27 and 28.

Unlike the Democratic and Republican parties, the Libertarian Party holds a
national convention every two years. At this convention, delegates from
around the country will be amending the party's platform and bylaws, and
will elect officers and other members to the Libertarian National Committee.

One of the highlights of the convention will be the hotly contested election
to replace outgoing Chairman William Redpath. Five Libertarians have
declared their candidacies in that race.

Redpath commented, "We're seeing tremendous voter antipathy toward the
Democratic and Republican parties. This is shaping up to be an exciting year
for the Libertarian Party."

Currently, there are 632 Libertarian candidates declared for the November 2
elections, including 172 candidates for U.S. Congress. A list of candidates
may be viewed here.

Among the speakers at the convention will be Bob Barr, the LP's 2008
presidential nominee.

For more information, or to arrange an interview, call LP Executive Director
Wes Benedict at 202-333-0008 ext. 222.

The LP is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The
Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find
more information on the Libertarian Party at our website .

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FYI Libertarians convene

2010-05-26 Thread Bruce Majors