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WESTMINSTER- The Fifth Column….The Open Conspiracy! - (USA)
- Aug 2, 2004 http://www.freedom-force.org/pdf/futurecalling2.pdf THE FABIAN SOCIETY But there was another movement coming to birth at about this same time that eventually gave competition to the hard-core Marxists. Some of the more erudite members of the wealthy and intellectual classes of England formed an organization to perpetuate the concept of collectivism but not exactly according to Marx. It was called the Fabian Society. The name is significant, because it was in hon
http://centurean2.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/westminster-the-fifth-column-the-open-conspiracy/
A lame-duck royal commission? - (USA)
Finally the cabinet has announced a royal commission of enquiry (RCI) to probe the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s investigation procedure employed on the late Teoh Beng Hock. The cause of Teoh’s death, however, was left to an inquest in a magistrate’s court.The move has drawn strong protests from the opposition. Pakatan Rakyat leader Anwar Ibrahim was visibly disturbed by the limited terms of reference of the proposed RCI, calling it a mockery of the people’s wish to find out the truth o
http://ckcounterpunch.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/a-lame-duck-royal-commission/
Eloquent Eloquence 09/11/08 - (USA)
We're The Misfits, Our Songs Are Better The Top 10 Comments of the Week / Brian Prisco Thanks for the book recommendations and those of you who are starting on your own read-a-thong-tha-thong-thong. It started as a mission from God, became a challenge against Alabamapink, and I started a joke that kept the whole world singing. I hope this ends like the Penn and Teller movie. I've lost count of the number of people this site has sent to rehab, fer the love of Christ. We're like the Salvatio
http://www.pajiba.com/eloquent-eloquence-091108.htm
Primus on Originalism (and a comment on the interpretation-construction distinction) - (USA)
Richard A. Primus's When Should Originalism Matter? is now available in final form on the Michigan Law Review website. Here is the abstract: Constitutional theory lacks an account of when each of the familiar sources of authority—text, original meaning, precedent, and so on—should be given weight. The dominant tendency is to regard all sources as potentially applicable in every case. In contrast, this Article proposes that each source of authority is pertinent in some categories of cases but n
http://lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/2008/11/primus-on-origi.html
Media Relations Officer Job (PSC) - (USA)
THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION The Parliamentary Service Commission is seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional to join the National Assembly in the following exciting and challenging position:- MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER (PSC 10) Responsible to the Director, Information & Research Services, the officer will be incharge of Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit and manage all Media affairs of the National Assembly in a timely and efficient manner. Duties and Responsibilities * Formu
http://www.mzalendo.com/2008/10/29/media-relations-officer-job-psc/
Opposition attempt to kill Bill C-391, a bill seeking to abolish the long-gun registry, in secret - (USA)
Despite a 2006 campaign promise to scrap the federal long-gun registry, the realities of a minority parliament have prevented the federal Conservatives from making any real headway on this issue. Today, opposition members tried to quietly kill a private members bill that attempts to repeal the controversial registry, which has seen billions of dollars worth of cost overruns. The registry was enacted by the previous Liberals government and a number of bills have been introduced to try and dism
http://westernstandard.blogs.com/shotgun/2009/06/opposition-targets-attempt-to-kill-long-gun-registry.html
The Art of Communication - (USA)
Image by foxypar4 via Flickr The Art of Communication By John B T Wednesday, July 29, 2009 The Obama Example Barak Obama won the US 2008 presidential election for a list of reasons, and high on the list would be his ability as a communicator. Obama’s power of oratory, his use of phraseology, his clear and concise messages; his control of the communication process and his ability to connect with his audiences are consummate. These skills can be learned. If we want success in life
http://socyberty.com/languages/the-art-of-communication/
Document contrasting western law with Islam. Very important and well done. - (USA)
By Eeyore | June 26, 2009 From Europe News DK:H/T Grace:I would recommend bookmarking this, or alternatively printing it out and after reading it leaving it behind on a bus or a bar somewhere so others might read it. This needs to be understood by as many as possible.Is Islam Compatible With Democracy and Human Rights?Institute for the Secularization of Islamic Society 22 June 2009” Islam has never favoured democratic tendencies…” Hurgronje [277]” The Democratic system that is predominant in t
http://vladtepesblog.com/?p=9528
Obama’s Victory: A Sociological Prayer - (USA)
I’m a sociology teacher, a member of the Pacific Green Party of Oregon, an almost-pacifist, and a libertarian socialist. My intellectual heroes are people like Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, C. Wright Mills, and Noam Chomsky. I believe democracy is much more in the streets than in the halls, and that Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. are the great icons of successful modern leadership. I consider my life’s calling to be to raise my son well and to do as much as I can to help expose a
http://www.consumertrap.com/?p=506
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/26/2008 - (USA)
There has been a spot of trouble in Egypt recently with the Coptic (Christian) minority — it seems these uppity infidels tried to build a church. The nerve!I’ll blog on the story if I get a chance. In the meantime, there are several articles in the North Africa section about the Copts.Thanks to C. Cantoni, Fjordman, Insubria, JD, TB, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold.- - - - - - - - -USAOrders From New President to Spark Lawsuit Every TimeOur
http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2008/11/gates-of-vienna-news-feed-11262008.html
Civics 101 - (USA)
One of the advantages of working at home is that when I take a lunch break I can whip up a quick bite to eat in my own kitchen and then plunk myself down and read the paper or watch the news on TV. Today I took a late lunch around 1:40 and snapped on CNBC to see what was going on in the market and with the government bailout. What I saw was fascinating on multiple levels. First, I saw the bailout vote appear to fail which caused the DJIA to plummet 300 points in about five minutes. It was n
http://www.jonlowder.com/2008/09/civics-101.html
The Day Will Come, Pt. 1 - (USA)
i Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice. ~ Martin Luther King Jr. The morning of November 5th, 2008 , was bittersweet. I awoke that morning, after Barack Obama's historic, with a sense of hope diminished by a nagging despair following the passage of Proposition 8 in California, which attempted to snatch away the equality that that the state Supreme Court granted to same-sex couples just months ago. The Obama campaign slogan, "Yes we can," wa
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11209/the-day-will-come-pt-1
Dr. Denison on Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) Bill - (USA)
June 30, 2009 EFFECTIVELY ELIMINATING MISCONDUCT AMONG ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS By Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria* The Federal Government is finally tabling a bill in parliament in response to the recommendation of the Royal Commission to enhance the operation and management of the Royal Malaysian Police (RC) to establish an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). This has been a long journey as the RC completed its report and presented it to the Yang di-Pe
http://dinmerican.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/dr-denison-on-enforcement-agency-integrity-commission-bill-eaic/
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Britain's security agencies and police would be given unprecedented and legally binding powers to ban the media from reporting matters of national security, under proposals being discussed in Whitehall. UK's Brown: Now is the time to build global society The Intelligence and Security Committee, the parliamentary watchdog of the intelligence and security agencies which has a cross-party membership from both Houses, wants to press ministers to introduce legislation that would prevent news ou
http://sos-at.blogspot.com/2008/11/uks-brown-now-is-time-to-build-global.html
Intelligence Briefing for Pakistan's Parliament: A Good Beginning - (USA)
Military seeks politicians’ support to fight militants: •Nawaz, Shujaat, CMs and Kayani attend briefing •Opposition dissatisfiedBy Ahmed Hassan, Dawn, October 9, 2008 ISLAMABAD, Oct 8: The military took elected representatives of the nation into confidence on Wednesday about the worsening situation in Fata, NWFP and Balochistan and the US-led “war on terror” during a joint sitting of the two houses of parliament held in camera. It was only the third secret session of parliament in the country
http://watandost.blogspot.com/2008/10/intelligence-briefing-for-pakistans.html
Gaming the System : How Senate Rule #22 is Screwing America - (USA)
Our nation has had the same government for over two hundred and thirty years. We’ve all heard the propaganda. We’ve all sung the patriotic songs. We’ve all put our hand somewhere and recited what they wanted us to recite. We pay our taxes. We obey the law. We vote. We’re still supposed to matter, at least that’s what that paper down in DC with all those ancient signatures on it says. But like a lot of people I’ve been wondering how things got so screwed up so quickly. Since 2001, the Bush reg
http://allspinzone.com/wp/2008/09/19/gaming-the-system-how-senate-rule-22-is-screwing-america/
Perak Crisis: Is the Speaker 'above the law' or 'immune'? - (USA)
By Datuk Hafarizam Harun, UMNO Legal Adviser 1. Office of the Speaker – In England 1.1 In Erskine May’s Parliamentary Practice, 23rd Edition, at page 220 the chief characteristics attaching to the office of Speaker in the House of Commons are authority and impartiality. Further, his authority is symbolized by the Royal Mace borne before him when entering and leaving the chamber at the beginning and end of a sitting and in debate, all speeches are addressed to him and he calls upon
http://anotherbrickinwall.blogspot.com/2009/05/perak-crisis-is-speaker-above-law-or.html
No progress in Caricom unity - (USA)
Consumer Concerns It was surprising to receive invitations for two functions for Thursday, July 2, on the occasion of the 30th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community. Both functions were scheduled for the evening hours. The first function was scheduled to begin at 17:30h (5.30pm) and the invitees were asked to be seated at 17:00h at the National Cultural Centre (please note it is not the National Culture Centre), while the reception was sch
http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/features/sunday/07/12/no-progress-in-caricom-unity/
European Parliament on Airport Charges - (USA)
October 27, 2008 at 7:58 am | In Aviation Law | by P.J. Blount with the blog faculty The European Parliament adopted two texts dealing with airport charges on October 23, 2008: European Parliament legislative resolution of 23 October 2008 on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on airport charges (8332/2/2008 – C6-0259/2008 – 2007/0013(COD)) (Codecision procedure: second reading) The European Parliament , – having regard to the
http://rescommunis.wordpress.com/2008/10/27/european-parliament-on-airport-charges/
Decision-makers around the World – global economic crisis, nuclear non-proliferation agreements, eco - (USA)
Welcome to the European Parliament Thank you for visiting the official website of the European Parliament. The European Parliament is the only directly-elected body of the European Union. The 785 Members of the European Parliament are there to represent you, the citizen. They are elected once every five years by voters right across the 27 Member States of the European Union on behalf of its 492 million citizens. In this part of our website, you can find information on h
http://cricketdiane.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/decision-makers-around-the-world-global-economic-crisis-nuclear-non-proliferation-agreements-ecology-global-warming-climate-change-macroeconomics/
Zambry vs Speaker: Grounds of Judgment from Paul Augustine - (USA)
By Edmund BonSelected extracts of the grounds setting aside the suspension of Zambry & 6 others follows.On the objection that proceedings should have been commenced by way of judicial review, the Court held:The rule in O’Reilly v Mackman [1982] 3 All ER 1124 has been adopted by the Court of Appeal in cases such as Sivarasa Rasiah v Badan Peguam Malaysia & Anor [2002] 2 MLJ 413, Dato Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim v Perdana Menteri Malaysia & Anor [2007] 4 MLJ 422 and Ahmad Jefri bin Mohd Jahri @ Md Joha
http://en.suarakeadilan.com/current-news/2009/06/9509
Early Presidents of the Senate - (USA)
1789-1797: John Adams, 1st Vice President (1789-1797): Adams continued to devote a considerable portion of his time and energy to presiding over the Senate; Abigail Adams observed that her husband's schedule "five hours constant sitting in a day for six months together (for he cannot leave his Chair) is pretty tight service." In the absence of a manual governing Senate debates, Adams looked to British parliamentary procedures for guidance in deciding questions of order. Despite complaints by
http://delong.typepad.com/sdj/2008/10/early-president.html
Robert's Rules of Order Online - Parliamentary Procedure and Parliamentarians - (USA)
Full text of the 1915 (Fourth) Edition of Robert's Rules of Order, with index and keyword search, lesson outlines and Plan for Study of Parliamentary Law. For students and teachers of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order, with resources for the parliamentarian, officers, board of directors, and members.
http://www.rulesonline.com/
czechoslovakia ‘68: what ’socialism’? what ‘human face’? - (USA)
The Prague Spring of 1968 and the subsequent Russian invasion naturally enough provoked comments and analyses from both left and right. That an event of great significance had taken place was not in question. But people differed in their views as to what exactly was important about what had happened. According to the media, a struggle was going on in Czechoslovakia between ‘progressive democratic’ forces — led by the ‘good’ Dubcek — and the old Stalinist apparatchiks working for the ‘bad’ Rus
http://thecommune.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/czechoslovakia-68-what-socialism-what-human-face/
Summoning Pervez Musharraf : Smacks of Constitutional Crisis - (USA)
In a move unprecedented in Pakistan’s 62-year-old history, the Supreme Court summoned former president Pervez Musharraf to explain his November 2007 decision to suspend the constitution, impose emergency rule in the country and fire all the top judges. The notice requires Musharraf to either appear in person or through counsel on July 29, 2009. The development has historic significance in a country where Martial Law has been imposed four times, each one accompanied by a nod from a submissive S
http://www.pakspectator.com/summoning-pervez-musharraf-smacks-of-constitutional-crisis/
The Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Ireland’s Future in the EU reports… you can guess the conclusion. No - (USA)
Posted by WorldbyStorm in European Union, Irish Politics. trackback Just flicking through the Report by the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on the Ireland’s Future in the EU it is much as one might expect. A few small thoughts. Firstly there are no dissenting opinions presented despite at least two of the members, Pearse Doherty of SF and Rónán Mullen (Independent Senator), campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty. Perhaps that will come later. That said Chairman Paschal Donohoe of FG, is clear in the I
http://cedarlounge.wordpress.com/2008/11/28/the-oireachtas-sub-committee-on-irelands-future-in-the-eu-reports-you-can-guess-the-conclusion/
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