Keith Olbermann writes: "We are now at this stage in the life of our country and our world: WikiLeaks revealed that the Japanese Government was warned three years ago that earthquake preparedness at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant was dangerously insufficient. Naturally, the leaders of the world are - or wish to start - prosecuting WikiLeaks, and not the Japanese Government."
A woman holds her dog as they are scanned for radiation at scanning center for residents living close to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, 03/16/11. (photo: Gregory Bull/AP)
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Often, it is assumed that the rational answer lies somewhere between extreme points of view. I often find that the best answers seem to be at one extreme, where "the other guy" is simply dead wrong. Having transparency in a democracy is 100% essential. The government's actions must be open to scrutiny by those who elected the people to act on our behalf. How else do you know what is being done in your name? WikiLeaks has brought a small amount of transparency where there should be much. What I have seen thus far is shocking and does in no way, represent MY wishes.
It seems the more that people are engulfed into religious beliefs, the more they accept that other people know better than they and willingly accept the idea that not knowing the whole truth is okee-dokee. That might be fine for religious beliefs but that is no way to run a country!
We state we desire "democracy" but really just want stability to satiate our voracious thirsts. Faux News is panicking the "crisis" in Japan might adversely affect the stock market. To hell with any human sacrifice, I mean c'mon, we might LOSE some money! All the government of this country is concerned about is the bottom line. But remember, we're a "Christian nation." It's easier to ask God for guidance instead of demanding the truth. He NEVER talks back.
To be clear, the Japanese govt (and our own) was seriously warned about the lame containment features of the GE Mark 1 boiled water reactor more than 40 years ago. The warnings were from people who knew better, one of whom became the Chairman of the new NRC.
How shortsighted, and doomed, we are.
Never would have happened. (President-elect) Gore spoke about the lock box for Social Security and using the surplus to pay down debt. While it was enough to actually win the election, he still was not allowed to become President.
Instead, the man that wanted to reward rich people for the sacrifices they suffered under the Clinton tax hikes was given the crown; I mean Presidency.
Sadly, any excess that did not go to the false wars would have been assigned to reward the rich.
An "Act of War"? Come on. So because of this you want to go to war with Japan? You're a physician? Are you going to doctor all the people hurt if we were to go to war with Japan? You are ridiculous.
Lets stop starting wars every time somebody calls somebody else an upstart!
Repair the world, it is almost irreparably broken.
How long before the same sickening, amoral dynamic rises up to meet the current disaster in Japan?
Is it not possible to readily check radiation levels, insofar as we here in the U.S. have had viable radiation check equipment available for decades?;
Is it possible, given all the karlroving style spin, manipulation, distraction we are today constant hit with in the 'mess' media, that the dangers/takeover of coverage in reporting endlessly such conflicting radiation concerns in Japan way out of proportion with reality?;
Is it possible that over-reporting in Japan serves a purpose of distracting we the sheeple from following the real McCoy, people's revolution now going on in Wisconsin and other states as so many dedicated activists attempt to expose the Koch's and their enforcers and puppets?
I doubt that the masters of world have the kind of power to generate earthquakes. Although they may have taken advantage of it somewhat. I believe this truly is a Big F Deal.
However, what you are saying was certainly true when the so-called Liberal Media makes their lead story choices. Big example, the Boston Globe a Liberal's Liberal newpaper every day put WI on page 7. Not page 1 where it belonged, or page 2 when other major stories broke; but page 7, every day.
The Tea party has 10 people show up on the Boston Common and its on Page 1. If 50 tea partiers show up its above the fold.
Liberal bias my a$$!
The UN needs to convene a world court. Examine who knew what. Who made the decision to act or not act and why. If there were no laws broken by the persons that knew of these dangers, then at least write some laws and put them under international treaty.
Last but not least; Free both Julian Assange and Bradley Manning now!
Again, this shows the subversive qualities of such a platform and why it is so threatend by our status quo politicians.
Not necessarily. Most of the US is using electronic voting machines that can be easily hacked. Despite billions being spent on these machines, no one is checking for accuracy. Dan Rather reported on three European countries who also paid out the nose for voting machines and had to warehouse them when hackers got word to the media that they could be fixed in under a minute to make the "fraud party" win.
There is a chance we are far closer to totalitarianism than anyone realizes. It is not a sure bet that our votes are being counted. And investigations into the 2000 and 2004 national elections are not very encouraging.
So, for years now, I've been doing early voting with paper ballots, and keeping a copy of same. Think we can get all our sheeple to do something similar- make and keep their own paper trail? Or, better yet, why not see your paper ballot scanned onto a screen that is observed by you and onsite election judges from various parties who witness no changes/deletions? Seems only prudent to attach severe penalties (i.e. mandatory sentending) for confirmed election fraud, purposeful disenfranchisem ent (i.e. Google: Rita Ague, and see what happened to me in 2006 as I kicked out of the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office (super fusion center Colorado Springs) for wearing a small Grandmother's for Peace button. Most ironic, I stood voting next to a serviceman in uniform, and the reason I was given for being removed when I refused to remove the button, was that it might remind folks that there was a war going on. And, of course, we're loaded here in Colorado with Diebold count equipment.
Lets stop starting wars & repair the world....? The scarvengers (the US, the Brtits & the French + EU + NATO) are out and about North Africa & the Middle East shoring up their oil pool.
It is madness that anyone would support this
nuclear industry, given the greedy nature of the corps (corpse!) and the instability
of the earth.
And the fact that hundreds of coal miners die EVERY year??
It's the "don't look over here" scam...maybe thats why the Wiki Leaks are such a brilliant diversion for them... while chaotic spin and the breaking down of a confused and misguided society become easier and easier to insure...thank you Keith for your truth and all that you are doing...we need an army of Keiths!.
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