First, there was the supposed preventive-strike-against-imminent-aggressors philosophy that got us into Iraq (if you believe the neocons’ spin). Look where that got us. Now, using that same, wonderful mindset, the Minneapolis/St. Paul law enforcement establishment are raiding local residences of those who are planning demonstrations in a mind-numbing display of illogical thinking that this will help minimize the protests that will happen during the Republican convention. In other words, a “Preventive Strike.” Yeah…Right.
How dumb can they be? Not only is this outrageous behavior against all principles of our Constitution and a blatant violation of our rights, it is horrible Public Relations for both cities. Are the rich, elite, upper class of 2% that control the wealth in this country is so powerful that they no longer are worried about the upcoming backlash of the population at such tactics? That or they’re dumb as a rock, and I don’t think that’s the case. The law enforcement establishment is there “To Protect and Serve” all right. Only it’s “To Protect and Serve” the status quo, the elite upper class, the multinational corporations.
I won’t go into the details of all that’s going on, but you can find them here at Glen Greenwald's blog dated August 31, 2008. He's miles ahead of me on the particulars of just about anything. I recommend that he's your First Read of the day.
I just want to add to the blogosphere one more voice expressing the total anathema I have for this egregious behavior. We have a long way to go, people, before this country goes back to what was intended by our forefathers. I hope we can find our way, but it’s looking bleaker and bleaker.
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