An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Occupy = Criminals
Police arrest about 300 Occupy Oakland protesters
Oakland police said they arrested about 300 people Saturday as protesters spent a portion of the day trying to get into a vacant convention center, and later broke into City Hall and tried to occupy a YMCA.
Police spokesman Jeff Thomason said most of the arrests came around 8 p.m. local time, when police took many protesters into custody as they marched through the city’s downtown, with some entering a YMCA building.
At about the same time police were taking people into custody near the YMCA, about 100 police officers surrounded City Hall, while others swept the inside of the building looking for protesters who had broken into the building, then ran out of the building with American flags before officers arrived.
Let’s see, breaking and entering, vandalism, theft. Does that pretty much cover it?
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan during a news briefing late Saturday said protesters had forced their way into City Hall, where they burned flags, broke into an electrical box and damaged several art structures, including a recycled art exhibit created by children.
Are they going to spout the tired line/lie “It’s for the CHILDREN”?
Police said the group assembled at a downtown plaza Saturday morning, with demonstrators threatening to take over the vacant Henry Kaiser Convention Center. The group then marched through the streets, disrupting traffic.
The crowd grew as the day wore on, with afternoon estimates ranging from about 1,000 to 2,000 people.
The protesters walked to the vacant convention center, where some started tearing down perimeter fencing and “destroying construction equipment” shortly before 3 p.m., police said.
Just because a building is vacant, doesn’t mean it doesn’t belong to someone. And unless that someone says you can move into it, then you are nothing more than a criminal. When you destroy someone else’s property, you are a criminal.
Police said they issued a dispersal order and used smoke and tear gas after some protesters pelted them with bottles, rocks, burning flares and other objects.
Most of the arrests were made when protesters ignored orders to leave and assaulted officers, police said. By 4 p.m., the bulk of the crowd had left the convention center and headed back downtown.
When you assault another person, whether they are LOE or a private citizen, you are a criminal.
The demonstration comes after Occupy protesters said earlier this week that they planned to move into a vacant building and turn it into a social center and political hub. They also threatened to try to shut down the port, occupy the airport and take over City Hall.
When you intentionally interfere with business, you are a criminal.
Hey…let’s face it! These occutards are nothing but criminal elements. They are thieves, liars and cheats. They want to take what belongs to someone else, and destroy it. How about they go home, and destroy their own property? They are a hazard to the general public, and if the mayor isn’t going to do her job, and watch out of the WHOLE city, then perhaps she needs to find another line of work.
This is no longer a 1st Amendment issue. Freedom of speech doesn’t cover destruction and theft! Here’s a thought. How about letting them into that vacant building, and lock the doors. It can be their jail. After all, isn’t that what you do with criminals? Put them in jail?
Ephesians 1:7-12
7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,
10 that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him.
11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
Daily Read – January 29
Saturday Afternoon – Movie Watchin’ – Laundry Time
Mitt Romney V the Constitution – Contagious Transformation
Anyone Not Supporting Newt in Florida Is Casting ObamaCare Socialism in Stone – Reaganite Republican
Behold The Walmart – Moment of Clarity
Egypt: Over 3000 Muslims attack Copts over a rumor about a cell phone photo – Jihad Watch
Heads Up, America: Time to Take Back Our Kids – American Thinker
My Take on The Republican Race – Freedom Is Mandatory
Why Republican Politicians Sell Us Out. – Publius-Huldah
Random Thoughts and Ramblings on President Obama’s Campaign-State of the Union Speech – The Liberal Lie In Color
Tennessee Leftist Arrested For Making Death Threats Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio – Over Obama Investigation – Gateway Pundit
Today’s Lesson From the University of the Bleedin’ Obvious – Multiculturalism Explained – Cmblake6′s
“We are human beings and we have a different faith – we respect your faith and we just ask you to respect ours.” – Winds of Jihad
PA Governor Corbett: Crazy Or Stupid? – Support Your Local Gunfighter
The Middle East has Come to NYC – Logan’s Warning
Report: Treasury Writes Off Billions In TARP Loans, Watchdog Discovers More Fraud – The Daily Gator
Democrat Code Words for Socialism – Insight On Freedom
State of the Union Synopsis : We’re Screwed – The Daily Scoff
State of the Union Address 2012 Post: Notes and Comments from A Conservative Teacher – A Conservative Teacher
More Moral Treason – The Camp Of The Saints
The Tea Party Is Going To Rock 2012 – The Other McCain
IF We Had A Real Media With Cojone’s – The Feral Irishman
The Next POTUS gets a PASS….If He’s WHITE – American and Proud
White House Spokesman Asked About Obama’s Ties to Saul Alinsky – Alinsky Defeater
Newt Gingrich: Ban Shariah in America – Stop Radical Islam
Hundreds? – Badger Blogger
Islam and the World accept new Nazi-state around Jerusalem – News That Matters
Iran ‘definitely’ closing Strait of Hormuz over EU oil embargo – Your Daddy’s Politics
Blogger Impersonated in Ugly Comments on Israel and Newt Gingrich – Maggie’s Notebook
Pork products. Mmmmm, pork products….. – Knuckledraggin my life away
This is rich… – the anti-soma
The Sexual Revolution Is Eating Its Own Children? – Godfather Politics
The Boogeyman and the State of the Union – The Black Sphere
Obama: Carpal Tunnel President – Be Sure You’re RIGHT, Then Go Ahead
Haditha Was Exploited – Family Security Matters
Obama’s New Web Ad Highlights Jobs Record – The Political Operatives
Conservatives: Occupy Wall Street Shows How We Can’t Get Our Message Out Over Old Media Din – Stop the ACLU
Editoon – silent E speaks
The Answer… A Resounding NO!
Does the Bible Promote Socialism – Part 1
Does the Bible Promote Socialism – Part 2
Does the Bible Promote Socialism – Part 3
H/T: PH via Facebook
Treason?
Section III, Article 3: Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Persecution of Christians
News of Christian imprisonment in Saudi only now reaching U.S.
Thirty-five Christians have been jailed in Saudi Arabia for worshiping in their own homes according to a recent report. The news only surfaced this week that the Christians have been imprisoned for over a month.
Jonathan Racho of International Christian Concern says it is no wonder that Christians there worship in their homes because of the danger they face.
“In Saudi Arabia there is no church,” says the ICC spokesman. “There is no other place of worship other than mosques — so the Christians in Saudi Arabia only gather at their private homes to worship. And when they worship, as you can see in this particular example, they could also be arrested.”
Using Bing search engine, there are 29,400,000 hits for “Christian persecution in Saudi Arabia“. That’s TWENTY NINE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND. This from a country that is supposedly an ‘ally’. I’m afraid I cannot consider any country run by Muslims an ally of the United States of America. I also am more than disturbed by the continuous importing of Muslims by our government to our country. Search for “Christian persecution in the United States“, and the number is even more disturbing… 150,000,000….ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION! That is more than 5 times the number in the supposed Land of the Free.
Visitors to Saudi Arabia are not allowed to bring in Bibles, wear Crucifixes, and I’m fairly sure, the Star of David is a no no as well. I guess I won’t ever be going there, will I, considering I carry a Bible with me everywhere I go, and this 
doesn’t leave my neck! I wonder how long it will be before I am banned from wearing it in the U.S.? When will Bibles and Tanuchs be banned? Organizations such a CAIR have our officials on the run for doing nothing more than telling the truth.
The saddest thing, and most dangerous, is the idea that Islam is a religion of peace. No. It. Is. NOT! There is nothing peaceful about forced conversions, or brutalizing women and children. The contradictions of what is said, and what is taught, are mind boggling. I have posted many times on this issue. I don’t think I need to post anymore of the pictures of the results of their ‘peace’. You can find them yourself, or look here, or here, or here, or here for information.
Many people say ‘I learned everything I need to know about Islam on 9/11.” I learned long before then, at my mother’s knee, and how she came to be a first generation American.
No, Santorum Is NOT Pulling Out!
IMHO, Rick Santorum’s values are closer to my own than any of the others. I’m leaning more and more towards him! I’m a little disconcerted at how many on the right are falling into the media trap. This man may not have the fire of Newt, or the money of Romney, but he does have principles.
Censorship?
Twitter’s new censorship plan rouses global furor
Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.
Well, after seeing this on Drudge, for some reason, I’m not all that surprised that Twitter, or any other “social network”, will censor. Of course, the occupy bunch are just nasty, and many are breaking laws already. They’ve had their say, now they need to go home, take a shower, and clean up their freakin’ mess!
It was a stunning role reversal for a youthful company that prides itself in promoting unfettered expression, 140 characters at a time. Twitter insisted its commitment to free speech remains firm, and sought to explain the nuances of its policy, while critics – in a barrage of tweets – proposed a Twitter boycott and demanded that the censorship initiative be scrapped.
“This is very bad news,” tweeted Egyptian activist Mahmoud Salem, who operates under the name Sandmonkey. Later, he wrote, “Is it safe to say that (hash)Twitter is selling us out?”
Unlike what we see on the evening news, we know there are some in the Middle East that actually DO want freedom. Medias like Twitter allows them to stay in contact with the rest of the world, and let people know what is REALLY happening, as opposed to what state run media allows out.
In China, where activists have embraced Twitter even though it’s blocked inside the country, artist and activist Ai Weiwei tweeted in response to the news: “If Twitter censors, I’ll stop tweeting.”
One often-relayed tweet bore the headline of a Forbes magazine technology blog item: “Twitter Commits Social Suicide”
To be honest, I don’t get on Twitter all that often anymore. But I do that there are a LOT who still use it, and that is where I go if something is breaking, and I can’t get find anything on traditional media. Usually, there will be someone retweeting the news. I can imagine in for people in countries like China and Iran, Twitter can be their lifeline to the world. For a company based in the U.S. (San Fransisco), where the 1st Amendment is vital to our very survival (after the 2nd), to censor users in other countries is completely mind boggling. Since when do Americans bow to the whims of foreigners?
“This is a good thing for freedom of expression, transparency and accountability,” he said. “This launch is about us keeping content up whenever we can and to be extremely transparent with the world when we don’t. I would hope people realize our philosophy hasn’t changed.”
I’m afraid I am having a problem equating this statement and the proposed censorship. Granted, I’m not exactly technologically savvy, but…..
Some defenders of Internet free expression came to Twitter’s defense.
“Twitter is being pilloried for being honest about something that all Internet platforms have to wrestle with,” said Cindy Cohn, legal director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “As long as this censorship happens in a secret way, we’re all losers.”
How can censorship on any level be defended? Ok, I will admit things like pedophilia should be discouraged on all levels, and shouting ‘fire’ in a crowded theater when there is no fire, isn’t too bright. Some would call that censorship, but I’d call it protecting children and the general public. But those fighting for their freedom from oppression is not on the same level.
Reporters Without Borders, which advocates globally for press freedom, sent a letter to Twitter’s executive chairman, Jack Dorsey, urging that the censorship policy be ditched immediately.
“By finally choosing to align itself with the censors, Twitter is depriving cyberdissidents in repressive countries of a crucial tool for information and organization,” the letter said. “Twitter’s position that freedom of expression is interpreted differently from country to country is unacceptable.”
The freedom to speak out against oppression is a God given RIGHT! Twitter may very well be committing suicide. If another company comes out without the censorship issue, then the name Twitter may become a footnote in cyber history. There is more to the story. I’ve no doubt there will be more outrage, on the pages of Twitter itself, in 140 characters or less. We shall see!
Obama And The State Of Disunion
Daily Read – January 28
Chuckler in Chief
And The Winner Was…….
……. Rick Santorum!
Yep, I watched the debate. I don’t know why they don’t just call ‘em the Mitt and Newt show! Those two made total asses of themselves, bickering like kids on the playground, egged on by the supposed ‘debate moderator’, Wolf Blitzer. Jiminy crickets! Santorum, on the other hand, appeared to be the only grown up on the stage, followed by….believe it or not….Ron Paul. Sadly, Dr Paul is still a fruitcake on foreign policy, but he did have some great one liners. 
Personally, I think both Gringrich and Romney have forgotten the purpose of having a primary…and that is to find the best candidate who can mop the floor with the pretender in chief, and do the utmost to save this country! It’s not all about them. It’s about our nation, and I, for one, am pretty fed up with their antics! I am losing what respect I had for both of them. They talk about leadership, and yet behave like spoiled children! We already have a spoiled brat in the White House! We damn sure don’t need another one! My suggestion to both of them….well, ALL four of ‘em,but especially those two…. stop attacking each other, and go after the real target…. the Marxist SOB! I’m fairly sure I’m not the only one who is fed up with their theatrics!
Tea Party Fight Coming
Tennessee’s RINO Senators!
Alexander, Corker voted in line with Obama more than peers did
You might expect Tennessee’s senators to clash with President Barack Obama on most of their congressional votes.
After all, Republican Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker are no fans of the president’s policies.
After the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday, Alexander nicknamed the nation’s economic doldrums the “Obama economy,” and according to Bloomberg, Corker told its next-day breakfast panel the speech signaled “that for the next year we’re really not going to do much.”
But Alexander and Corker voted in line with Obama’s positions 63 percent and 61 percent of the time last year, respectively — more often than all but a few other Republican senators.
I know I can’t be the only person in the state of Tennessee who KNOWS we need new Senators! Last go round, I couldn’t, in good conscience, vote for Alexander. I didn’t vote for the other guy either. I just left it blank. This time, Corker is up for re-election, and once again, unless we have someone who actually reflects the values of Tennesseans, instead of the elites of D.C., I won’t be able to cast my vote for him either!
I honestly wish we could find a CONSERVATIVE primary challenger. I have asked at least one person I know who would make a great Senator, but he has other obligations right now. 
Perhaps Marsha Blackburn could challenge him? At least she hasn’t fallen so far into the trap of D.C. insider politics, she can’t see the light! 
Hmm…. I wonder if Stacey Campfield would be up for the challenge? Just a thought!
How can we have any trust in our representatives who vote so overwhelmingly WITH a man/child whose sole purpose seems to be the destruction of our nation? The answer is quite simple. We can’t.
