Sibel Edmonds' group, the National Security Whistleblowers Coalition (NSWBC), is holding a fundraiser.
With the Democrats taking over Congress, we have a great opportunity to understand what the hell happened these last 6 years
and to punish those responsible. We also have a opportunity to make sure that things don't get any worse.
But this won't happen by magic. We need whistleblowers, and whistleblowers need NSWBC, and the NSWBC needs our help. You can
donate here.
Consider this: An inarticulate, politically inexperienced man with family links to a previous national regime comes
to provincial leadership. Subsequently he gains the highest national office without winning the popular vote. The election
in which he was declared the victor is considered compromised by his brother's province. He appoints a chief law enforcement
officer who has repeatedly called for constitutional revisions. Regulatory agencies are filled with those previously regulated.
Soldiers patrol transportation centers. International treaties are abrogated. International legal organizations are shunned.
Roles of police and military are blurred. Law enforcement agencies are centralized. Individual civil rights are reduced. A
"shadow" government is created.
Domestic surveillance is increased. People are encouraged to spy on each other. Military budgets are increased. The
military establishes a disinformation program. Media access to government is limited. Consultations with the legislative branch
decline. Connections to corrupt corporate sponsors are disavowed. Efforts to further plunder natural resources for profit
are initiated. Access to past administrations' documents is limited. A war mentality is established with imprecise enemies.
Nebulous fear- inducing alerts are periodically released. National level profiling is introduced. People are imprisoned without
public charges and unknown others are "disappeared." Does the word "coup" come to mind? --Bill Petz
