Ventura: Media Lied Over Citizenship Controversy Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet.com Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Former Governor chastises establishment press over indictment of his patriotism Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura today slammed the media for lying in their suggestion that his effort to seek Mexican citizenship meant he was giving up his U.S. citizenship, calling the smear an attempt to portray him as unpatriotic. Ventura set the record straight during an appearance on the Alex Jones Show, saying he had been misquoted on “wanting to give up my U.S. citizenship, I never once stated that,” adding that he was merely seeking dual citizenship because he and his wife lived half the year in Mexico anyway. In the aftermath of his press conference on Friday, some reports announced that Ventura was “abandoning his citizenship” and running away to Mexico in response to a judge tossing out his case against TSA groping in airports. “I love my country, not my government,” Ventura remarked in response to reports that had characterized him as unpatriotic. “I never said that I’m giving up my U.S. citizenship, that’s a lie….they don’t even focus on what the case is about,” said Ventura, criticizing the media for focusing on provocative statements rather than why Ventura was denied a trial. However, Ventura did repeat his vow to recognize the national anthem differently, saying he would bow his head in shame because he now lived in a country which didn’t allow him his constitutional rights. Ventura said he had “run into a brick wall” with the mainstream media in their failure to adequately report his case against the TSA, revealing that an interview scheduled
yesterday with CNN was cancelled. In a separate local radio interview, the host accused Ventura of acting like Kim Kardashian, claiming he was pursuing a vendetta against the TSA merely to generate publicity for his TV show. Ventura explained how the judge in the TSA case sat on the ruling for 10 months, a delay that prevented Ventura from taking the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals and exercising his right to a jury trial. “They will not let any constitutional decision go to a jury, I cannot have a jury trial, they’re not allowing me….they threw me out of court, they waited 10 months so that my 60 days after filing to go to the Court of Appeals would expire while I waited for her to make the decision,” said Ventura. “I can’t go in front of a jury of my peers and have them decide whether my constitution, bill of rights, 4th amendment is being violated because the government won’t let me – now that’s oppression, that is not freedom,” added the former Governor. Ventura warned Americans not to sit back and pretend that TSA abuse was only occurring at airports, pointing out that TSA VIPR teams are also now being deployed on regular highways. “Don’t you realize that in a matter of years you’re going to have to show an ID to go to Iowa if you live in Minnesota,” said Ventura, pointing out that Border Patrol agents were also now being stationed hundreds of miles inland. During the interview, Ventura also re-iterated his ‘come and get me’ plea to the Libertarian Party, indicating he would run for President as a third party candidate in an effort to bring further attention to America’s decline into a police state. Watch the interview with Jesse Ventura below. Ventura: Media Lied Over Citizenship Controversy 1/2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=hdBcQxlGO2g
Is there any possible way Jesse Ventura could win the Presidency? By David Gewirtz | November 8, 2011, 5:00am PST Can he appeal to enough Americans to get on the map? Yes, undoubtedly. No one expected him to win the governorship in Minnesota, and yet he did. He didn’t win big, but he did beat out some better known candidates. Ventura has exceptional skills in reaching people and with our disgruntled populace, he’s sure to strike a chord with a measurable group of people. Can he raise enough money to be a credible contender against the hundreds of millions of dollars that’ll be spent by his competitors? This is where his chances drop precipitously. This next election may well cost the GOP and the Dems a billion dollars each. It’s highly unlikely Ventura could raise even a tenth of that. He did win in Minnesota with a fraction of the money of his then competitors, but playing in Duluth and Eden Prairie isn’t exactly like playing on Time Square. It’s far from clear that Ventura could carry even a single cranky red state, and he might upset the fragile sensibilities of blue staters. More to the point, you can get a lot of traction and a lot of votes for a billion dollars, and charm, anger, and personal fortitude can only get you so far against such a concentration of economic resources. Is there any way that an independent would ever win the White House? Five years ago, I would have said “No.” Now, I think I have to say, “Yes.” Barack Obama was not exactly an establishment candidate. He broke all sorts of records and barriers and made it to the White House. He got elected, in part based on much of America’s disgruntlement with George W. Bush, in part because otherwise right-leaning voters were
nervous about the McCain/Palin combination, in part because finally voting in someone of color was long overdue, and in part because he was a far more appealing candidate than McCain. Unfortunately, while Obama was not the establishment candidate, he has been a very establishment President. All those disgruntled Americans who voted President Obama into office are still disgruntled — and neither the GOP nor the Democrats are showing any sign of changing the bad business-as-usual climate we’ve seen over the last few decades. The Tea Party and Occupy movements may just be the tip of the iceberg. I’m starting to think that our two major parties — driven so much by the power and money of lobbyists, banks, and big-money interests — have completely lost touch with the vast majority of voting Americans. And, while I do think it’s nigh on impossible to battle against the entrenched power of big business, big banking, big capital, and big health, I do think there’s a crack in their defensive battlements — in that they’ve SO angered so many Americans. Ventura as President. Likely: no. Possible: yes. Can he build the “machine” necessary for a national campaign? Ventura’s a very bright dude and did manage a state-wide win. But it’s not clear he’s got the management fortitude to organize what’s essentially a very large enterprise and run it on a national basis. Fortunately, you can hire such talent and Ventura’s been quite good at recognizing and directing excellent talent. So, assuming he can pay that talent, I’d rate this one as a definite maybe. Can he control his mouth and temper so he doesn’t shoot himself in his own foot? That’s a question for all the candidates, isn’t it? Cain might not be able to keep his foot from his mouth (or possibly his hands to himself, if there’s any truth to the harassment accusations he’s currently fighting). Bachmann certainly can’t. Romney has good message control, but it’s so good he looks more like a robot than a President. And, of course, President Obama is excellent on the campaign trail, but whether he can succeed in an environment not bathed in adulation is the
big open question.So, while it’s not clear Ventura can keep his mouth on mission, he has no less of a chance than any of the other candidates to keep his mouth in check, our President included. Bottom line: can Ventura win? Honestly, I think he has very little chance, but I do believe he has a chance — if he decides to run pretty much now and plays for keeps. Honestly, if Ventura were to run on a simple message — dismantle the TSA — he’s likely to attract a far larger group of voters than anyone might expect. There’s real anger in America about the TSA, and Ventura could be the lightning rod for that anger. It’ll be a tough slog and a tough fight, but — after all — when you want someone who can handle a tough slog and a tough fight, there isn’t anyone better than a Navy SEAL. No doubt, it’ll be interesting to watch. And, I’ll tell you what, I’d pay serious money to watch Jesse Ventura debate any or all of the other candidates. Now, that would be something to see!
Arrested Occupy Protesters Told By Police: Penal Code Outstrips US Constitution Steve Watson 1. Prisonplanet.com November 8, 2011 Protesters at a public park in Fresno were harassed and arrested by police for a third consecutive evening Monday as officers told them that local penal code allowed them to ignore First Amendment rights and break up protests.The protest group, calling itself “Occupy Fresno”, has refused to move out of the park and onto a sidewalk, asserting that it is their constitutional right to remain where they are. Over the weekend, more than 20 of the protesters were arrested and led away by police citing a county ordinance that defines the protesters as trespassers. Officers in riot gear approached the remaining protesters Monday night, once again asking them to comply with police orders to leave or face arrest. Fresno County Sheriffs Lt. Andriatti and Officer Neil Dadian were filmed informing protesters that local penal code outstrips the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. “Does the penal code here and ordinances that you’ve said that we’re violating, trump the constitutional First Amendment to peaceably assemble and protest the government?” a protester asked the officers. “In this instance here, that is what we are enforcing. That penal code…” Andriatti replied. When asked to explain the law further, the officers refused. Watch the video: Fresno County Sheriff's - Penal Codes trumps 1st Amendment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yB5o1kG9ZE another fascinating exchange captured on camera, protester Joseph Hunter calmly engaged an officer in conversation, asking that he refrain from carrying out unlawful orders and instead honor the oath he has taken to uphold the Constitution. “The answer is no, we are not going to stand down.” the officer is heard replying.
Hunter added that should the police department attempt to discipline the officer for refusing to carry out orders, the group would help the officer seek legal representation. The officer would still have none of it, however, and again ordered the protesters to disperse, prompting an impassioned reaction from Hunter. “Amazing, right? Isn’t that amazing?” he said. “No Constitution in America. No protection for your First Amendment, constitutional right to peaceably assemble. We’re radicals because we stand here defending our constitutional right to peaceably assemble.” “Well, guess what? This country was founded by radicals who fought against the oppression of the country … I’m proud to be a radical, and I stand here with my brothers and my sisters at Occupy Fresno as an American. I’m a citizen of the Untied States of America and I have a First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and air my grievances against my government!” Hunter asserted. Just minutes later, police began physically confronting the protesters and arresting them to chants of “Hell no, we won’t go! Occupy Fresno!” Watch the video: We are Radicals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU0Rg1gVQ1I According to the Occupy Fresno website, nine protesters were arrested Monday, with a further nine arrested this morning, bringing the total number of arrests to 33. The group contends that at least one protester was arrested for “holding a sign in a public park”. The group had obtained an “area use permit” from county officials, but were informed that it would expire on October 31, with a two day grace period. Since that time protesters have remained in the park. Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones’ Infowars.net, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
Occupy lawyers sue to bar arrests Published: Nov. 8, 2011 at 7:15 AM WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Lawyers representing Occupy protesters in Tucson said they filed a civil rights suit in federal court, seeking a temporary ban on arrests of demonstrators. 1. Meanwhile police and local officials across the United States and Canada grappled with potential violence as they sought to evict Occupy protesters in their cities. While Occupy protesters in Tucson solicited materials online Monday to help winterize their camp at Viente De Agosto Park, volunteer attorneys calling themselves Occupy Tucson Legal Working Group said a civil rights suit was filed in federal court to ask for a "temporary restraining order to stop arrests at Veinte De Agosto Park," CNN reported. The group said it represent 96 local Occupy protesters, who have more than 400 misdemeanor charges filed against them. GALLERY: Occupy Oakland The Occupy Wall Street movement, which started in New York as a call to action against unequal distribution of wealth and other social issues in September, has spread across major cities worldwide. In Atlanta, about two dozen protesters moved to a suburb Monday, temporarily staying in a home with a family of five facing foreclosure, CNN reported. The Occupy Atlanta members will stay in Snellville for 48 hours, a group spokesman said, canvassing the neighborhood where the family lives to garner support to help occupy other homes facing foreclosure. Senior citizens and the disabled joined Occupy Chicago demonstrators Monday to protest cuts in social programs, linking arms at a downtown intersection to show their opposition to threats to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, CNN said.
Chicago police said they issued citations to 43 people, who will be required to pay a fine. Police in Fresno, Calif., arrested at least 22 people during the weekend demonstrators and the city's sheriff said. One protester was taken into custody Monday. Demonstrators agreed to "voluntary arrest" as a form of protest and didn't resist, Sheriff Margaret Mims said. "They staged a good, old-fashioned sit-in," she said. Mayors and police officials elsewhere, however, said they were concerned about the growing level of violence. In the nation's capital, Washington Mayor Vincent Gray and Police Chief Cathy Lanier said Occupy D.C. activists have grown violent, prompting police to adjust their tactics. "We will not tolerate behavior that jeopardizes public safety," Gray told Occupy D.C. protesters demonstrating in downtown Washington's McPherson Square, adjacent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Export-Import Bank, Washington's financial district and numerous hotels. Protesters have become "increasingly confrontational and violent toward uninvolved bystanders and motorists," Lanier said in a statement. "That is no longer a peaceful protest." Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson led a prayer with about 30 protesters Monday evening after the group marched on police headquarters and City Hall. He later told the Washington Examiner he considered the Occupy movement comparable to civil rights-era sit-ins. "All of it is occupying for economic justice," Jackson said. "Dr. [Martin Luther] King's last act on Earth was to come to Washington and to occupy the mall and put the focus on economic justice. He said it's all right for the wealthy to get wealthy but not at the expense of poor people." In St. Louis, city officials insisted Occupy protesters must leave their encampment but took no action Monday amid fears of violence. Group members
occupying downtown St. Louis' Kiener Plaza, near the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vowed to hold their ground. City leaders moved carefully around the issue, hoping to avoid violence sparked by police action in other cities, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. "All I'm trying to do is to keep this from becoming Oakland," said Jeff Rainford, Mayor Francis Slay's chief of staff, referring to police clashes with protesters in California. "I'm trying to get this solved with no violence." Rainford, told the Post-Dispatch Monday he would let the situation "cool off" before making any moves. Vancouver officials said they would file for a court order to permit police to remove Occupy Vancouver encampment tents. The city posted notices around the activists' encampment Monday appealing to protesters to take down their tent city outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, a regular gathering spot for protests and demonstrations. "Over the last four days, there has been as escalation of safety concerns in the area of fire safety, injection drug use, the presence of pests and other hazards," the notice reads. "We ask you to take your tents, belongings and any other items or structures off the site immediately so that safety concerns can be addressed." Mayor Gregor Robertson said the demonstrations may continue but not the tent city. The notice came two days after a 23-year-old woman from Victoria, British Columbia, was found dead and four days after a man suffered a non-fatal overdose at the encampment.