Former Homeland Security Functionary now VP of Raytheon

Raytheon is moving into the business of homeland security, that is to say the mega-death merchant, the fifth largest “defense” manufacturer in the world, is apparently positioning itself to shamelessly profit off the emerging craze for domestic “security” from the threat posed by illusory terrorists.
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Ron Paul Praised by Police

by Jim Kouri - While most of the politicians vying for their party’s nomination for President of the United States pay lip service to the nation’s law enforcement officers, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) is actually doing something to earn the respect and gratitude of America’s cops, according to many police officers and organizations.
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Alleged bank robber doesn’t notice cop

BOSTON - An alleged bank robber in Boston should have been more aware of who was behind him in line. Police said Adam Grennan, 39, of Hull, passed a note to a teller at Mt. Washington Bank in Dorchester on Monday, demanding large bills and no “funny money.”
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The Great Global Warming ”Swindle”

In a polemical and thought-provoking documentary, film-maker Martin Durkin argues that the theory of man-made global warming has become such a powerful political force that other explanations for climate change are not being properly aired. The film brings together the arguments of leading scientists who disagree with the prevailing consensus.
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Ron Paul stands alone in opposition to torture

The Military Commissions Act is indeed the litmus test for those of us who have survived torture. To date, only one of your number has stood that test. Ron Paul has introduced legislation to repeal the act, plain and simple.
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Ralph Nader Shills for CFR Candidate John Edwards

Ralph Nader unleashed on Hillary Rodham Clinton Monday criticizing her for being soft on defense spending and a chum of big business and expressed his strong support for John Edwards. That is, for the CFR’s other candidate.
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Ron Paul Is Right About Pakistan

Rep. Ron Paul of Texas said that the tragedy has proved his case for nonintervention in the affairs of other nations. We should not, Paul said, either subsidize or work to undermine other governments because such policies invariably only empower our enemies.
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The Israeli factor “ranking US candidates”

This should be required reading for all voting Americans! One major candidate is completely missing from the list, Ron Paul!
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Mexico to Microchip Central American Migrants

As an omen of things to come, in March the National Immigration Institute of Mexico will demand Central Americans workers and visitors carry ID cards with electronic chips.
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US dollar hammered, largest weekly drop against Euro

The US dollar posted its biggest weekly drop against the Euro since April 2006 as a slumping housing market and upheaval in Pakistan made US financial assets less attractive to global investors.
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