AT&T Is Lying!

http://derrycksgriffith.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/att-is-lying/

August 18-2011.

TO: TheWhiteHouse.gov

AT&T Is Lying!

President Barack Obama,

AT&T’s plan to take over T-Mobile is about gouging consumers, destroying a competitor and firing an estimated 20,000 American workers.

We at Free Press have warned about this from day one. Now, in a letter that was inadvertently leaked, one of AT&T's own lawyers has confirmed it. The letter reveals the merger has nothing to do with expanding AT&T’s coverage to 97 percent of the country – the main argument the company has made to gain Washington’s support, and everything to do with eliminating the cheaper T-Mobile option from the marketplace, (and laying off half of its workforce) to pad company profits.

Every AT&T argument about the supposed benefits of this merger has now been proven wrong. As AT&T’s case unravels, I urge you President Barack Obama to speak out against this dangerous deal.

Sincerely,

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

Hillary Clinton For President In 2012!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/138906.html

August 09-2011.

Hillary Clinton For President In 2012!

Barack Obama has proven to be a grave disappointment to progressive Democrats, and those Independents who believed that this man had some Grit, Gaul, and Gumption, to get or make real changes in Washington-DC. He talks like a progressive liberal. But behave like a conservative and supporter of the rich and powerful.

This man has betrayed everything Democrats stand for mostly, and seem to believe that he could just sit back and miracles will happen for him, without even trying. What a pathetic failure, and he hasn't even finished his first term. I cannot see him getting a second term in office. Even if the Democratic base gives him their full support and votes. The Independents are the King Makers, and they are very disappointed with him.

I wanted Barack Obama to make a Real difference for the poor, and people of Color in this country. By ensuring that federal dollars are allocated to states that have the most un-employment, and lack of economic opportunities for minorities. But with all his promises to rebuild roads, infrastructure, and other internal projects. These are yet to be realized.

Barack Obama is a Liar, a Hypocrite, a Masquerade, and a blatant Conservative! He must not be allowed to embarrass us any further, nor take the country down this downward spiral any longer.

Derryck.
NYC.

The Ball Game Fight Is Now Over In Washington DC.

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/137361.html
http://derrycksgriffith.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/the-ball-game-fight-is-now-over-in-washington-dc/

August 02-2011.

The Ball Game Fight Is Now Over In Washington DC.

And the players, (Democrats and Republicans) are now ready to continue rumbling. However, after all of the hooting and hollering, very little have been achieved.

The deal agreed upon would still not be enough to make any real difference in the debt ceiling. And reducing the 14 trillion to 12 trillion in the short term, by not spending any money is only going to delay the inevitable.

Until both parties sit down and work out a serious plan of action to reduce the national debt real soon. We will have a repeat of this fiasco after the next general elections in Washington DC.

Derryck.
NYC.

THE US DEBT IS 14 TRILLION:

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/137044.html
http://derrycksgriffith.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/the-us-debt-is-14-trillion/

July 31-2011.

THE US DEBT IS 14 TRILLION:

But in order to start the process of reduction, the US would have to INCUR more debt, by increasing it. Sounds Contradictory to say the least. But that is what both parties are expected to agree on by Tuesday next.

MAKE IT HAPPEN PRESIDENT OBAMA:

YOU HAVE THE POWER & AUTHORITY TO DO SO! By The Pen. The President Can And Must Invoke 31 USC 3102 To Pay Our National Debts.

Direct authority for the President to by pass the refusal of Congress to pay for its own appropriations bills is actually found in 31 USC 3102, not some broad reading of the 14th Amendment.

The Peacock Dance In Washington DC:

Do not be fooled by the charade display between the Republicans and the Democrats. They do this dance every four years, to mislead, frighten, and cajole the American people with their lies and deceit.

However, they will do what is expected eventually, after all of the childish nonsense!

Derryck.
NYC.

President Obama's Suggestion For Representative Anthony Weiner!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/132702.html
http://internationalpoliticalissues.blogspot.com/2011/06/president-obamas-suggestion-for.html

June16-2011.

President Obama's Suggestion For Representative Anthony Weiner!

It may have been more prudent (to my mind), if the president did not suggest that this man aught to resign publicly. This kind of interference or commentary on issues like this one, does not auger well for his position as president. It is too personal (to say the least). And shows a lack of diplomacy in matters as sensitive as this.

Mr. Weiner is a fellow Democratic and a representative of his constituency. Therefore, I think he knows his responsibility to the people that elected him to office. And if he failed them on any matter deemed by the party or office to be un-ethical, then the party should deal with him according to the rules for membership discipline.

For the president to suggest publicly that a democratic representative resign, when that representative's behavior had nothing to do with the presidency, bothers me dearly.

Derryck.
NYC.

A Happy And Fruitful New Year To You!

December 31-2010:

A Happy And Fruitful New Year To You!

The year 2010 could be remembered as Challenging, Economically bleak, and Uncertainty for most of us. Even as we experience economic troubles locally and internationally, we are still hopeful, that the stormy cloud of uncertainty will pass over.

And a New Day will dawn come 2011.

As we prepare our minds to embrace the new year, let it be Pleasant, Hopeful, and Resolute.

A Happy New Year 2011 to you, your family, relatives, and friends!

Om Shanti.
Derryck.
NYC.

Facebook Has Joined The Online Internet Policing Vendetta!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

December 20-2010:

Facebook Has Joined The Online Internet Policing Vendetta!

Here of late, I have observed Facebook removing users from their wed page for simple things like posting Animated Suggestive Pics. Anything that vaguely resembles Sexual Conduct, and not in keeping with their CONSERVATIVE mind set, will be removed. Along with the user who posted it or those photos.

I was one of those victims of the Facebook Policing methods currently being ENFORCED.

Hitherto, when Facebook was starting up, and it's users were not in the millions, they were very pro-user, and user friendly. Now Facebook has become a Global Online empire, making billions in US an Euro Dollars, their attitude towards users Online have changed dramatically. And much to the demise of Free Internet Interaction among ALL users.

I ask all those who still cherish Internet Freedom to petition Facebook about these acts, and object to the removal of users who POST Animated cartoons on their pages. This is MOST RIDICULOUS to say the least.

And MUST be VEHEMENTLY objected to!

Derryck.
NYC.

If You Cannot Compete In Business-Then You Do Not Belong Therein!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

December 05-2010:

If You Cannot Compete In Business-Then You Do Not Belong Therein!

CAPITALISM IS BASED ON THE THEORY THAT SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON THE ONES WHO CAN COMPETE IN THE MARKET PLACE:

If any Bank Or Business FAILS, Or Is Unable To Survive The Competition In The Marketplace. Then Let Them Fail. That Will Allow The Others To Thrive, And Probably Provide Better Services Competitively, For All Consumers And Suppliers Alike.

When You SAVE A LOSER From Bankruptcy With The People's Money, You Are IN FACT, Compensating The Loser For His/Her Loss. And That Is UNFAIR TO ALL INVOLVED. (The Commonweal, Consumers, Banks, And Businesses).

Therefore, when the USA bailed out those banks, and car manufacturing companies at the tax payer's expense, they were doing exactly what they are NOT supposed to do in any Capitalist system.

And the people MUST ensure that the Obama Administration and their Republican counterparts PAY at the polls for this action.

Because they LIED to the people, by telling us the world will come to an end financially, if we do not save the Big Business, Banks, and Car Manufacturers. Now the same businesses are back in the competition, making billions once again, paying enormous salaries and bonuses, and laughing at us all for being so Obliging and Dumb.

Derryck.
NYC.

Barack Obama May Be A ONE Term President:

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/104227.html

October 06-2010:

Barack Obama May Be A ONE Term President:

And the Democrats may loose both houses, for the following reasons:

* Failure to close Guantanamo Bay Prison.

* Failure to bring ALL our troops from Iraq & Afghanistan home permanently.

* Failure To Repeal the Internet Spying & Monitoring Law.

* Failure to Deliver on the Federal Work Plans for Road, Bridge Building, Repairs and Maintenance nationally.

* Failure to try all suspect terrorists in our Courts Of Law, under American Jurisdiction.

* Failure to STOP Private Security Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Blackwater (alias Z), is a case in point.

* Failure to ensure that Small Banks & Businesses get the funding they need to start hiring and re-investing again in their businesses. To maintain or employ more people.

* And failure to use the majority in both Houses to get most or all of the things above mentioned, as promised, and expected, from those who voted for the Democrats in 2008.

Derryck.
NYC.

The US Have Lost The War In Iraq BIG TIME:

August 19-2010:

The US Have Lost The War In Iraq BIG TIME:

And president Obama still cannot bring himself to admit that to the American people?

After ten years of War in both Iraq and Afghanistan, The US & N.A.T.O. have not made any real or constructive gains in both countries, in relation to internal political and economic stability. The Taliban or Mujahideen resistance fighters are now in control of most of Afghanistan.

And in Iraq, the Sunni and Shia factions are stepping up their religious and economic feuds with each other once again.

The government in Iraq was elected to govern over five months ago. But to date, they have failed to agree on the form of government to occupy the parliament in Baghdad. So that state is still without any official administration to administer the state. Thus preventing any economic, and infrastructure changes from taking place.

The Death Toll In Iraq:

Over 100,000 Iraq civilian deaths. Thousands more have fled the country in fear for their lives, and for being killed for co-operating or working for the American occupiers. Over 4,000 US Troops have also died there, not to mention the thousands that have been maimed, disfigured for life, burned beyond recognition, blinded from I.E.D. explosives, and will never be able to re-integrate into civilian life because of severe Mental and Psychological trauma.

The Afghanistan Theater:

This country have a history of feudalism. Strong Men or War Lords have always ruled regionally, with the consent and support of the people therein. Their word is law, and the people believe and obey whatever they command them to do.

Bringing Democracy to this state will not bear fruit in the near term, especially when over 90% of these people are illiterate.

The Russians were never able to subdue these peoples, and had to flee after ten years of fighting the Mujahideen or
(resistance fighters). These resistance fighters today are the Taliban. With some El Qaeda or (foreign fighters), and other Afghan elements that are against all foreign fighters or occupiers of that country.

So what is America and N.A.T.O. doing there?

They are operating under a false pretext, and totally deluded about victory over these internal and external forces. And just like Iraq, they will continue to experience the loss of American & N.A.T.O. Troop’s lives, coupled with the growing internal Taliban killing of civilians who co-operate with the foreigners therein.

No amount of troop surge will work here either. Because Afghans are not ready to have the type of governance we in the West would prefer.
Democracy is seen as contradictory to Islam and Islamic rule by the Taliban. Yet president Obama believes or is convinced that he will make a difference.

Another self deluded president in the white House for sure!

The Obama presidency is on the line now:

This war continues to provide for the slaughtering of US men and women in uniform, will determine if Barack Obama will be given a second term.

Personally, I am not sure that he will get a second term to continue this slaughter, or fool the American people once again with false promises, un-assertive and spineless actions, and a growing un-employed populace, that sees not hope or end to this economic misery in sight.

Derryck.
NYC.

I Will Not Support Barack Obama Or The Democratic Party Any Longer!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

June 05-2010:

I Will Not Support Barack Obama Or The Democratic Party Any Longer!


I was on board the Barack Obama campaign from it's inception. I followed the primaries throughout, advocating for his victory until he was nominated party candidate for the presidency. After which I continued to support and advocate for his election victory until the end was realized.

I believed that he was a genuine man, even though he sometimes puzzled me with his verbal nuances and matter of fact answers to certain questions. I also felt that he would truly represent TRUE CHANGE in Washington-DC, despite the obstacles within and without his democratic party.

But he has failed miserably to Stand Up and Assert himself as president of this republic when the time was absolutely necessary for him to do so. And I will outline some of these missed opportunities or willful neglect to act credibly.

* Barack Obama promised to revamp the Internet Snooping Regulations that G. W. Bush used and amended to spy on, and apprehend anyone they felt was a national threat or suspect terrorist, This preemptive mentality is still being used by Barack Obama's administration.

* Barack Obama promised to bring the troops home from Iraq, this was eventually altered somewhat, with a promise to bring some or most combat troops home by 2011. But current evidence, coupled with a humongous Embassy built for the Americans in the heart of Baghdad, makes that promise ludicrous.

* Barack Obama increased the combat troops strength by several thousands, hoping to cripple the Taliban elements, while propping up a corrupt President and regime in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, thousands more US, NATO and Afghan troops and civilians are being killed on a daily basis.

* The Don't Ask-Don't Tell Law is still not yet repealed, even with his promise to let the Pentagon and the military Top Brass have their say and recommendations. Even though the House & Senate currently are unanimous for the repeal of it.

* Barack Obama and the US House & Senate all supported Israel's incursion and massacre of hundreds of civilians in Gaza recently. They even refused to acknowledge any UN sanctions on Israel after the Goldstone report was made public. And the White phosphorous that was mostly used to injure and maim civilians was quite evident and proven factual on the ground in Gaza, by medical personnel and observers therein.

* The Immigration reform promise is still to be addressed. Even though some hurried and politically expedient proposals were presented by some democrats in New York State, for some changes to be made. But this is not the Comprehensive approach to immigration reform we were expecting to happen. So this too seem to be a pipe dream for most supporters of Immigration Reform currently.

* Barack Obama is not respected by the Israeli administration currently. And he operates as though he is taking orders from prime minister Nethanyahu. Barack Obama's also dismisses the plight of Gazans, just because the political administration on that strip of land is deemed to be terrorists by his administration, and past presidents.

When in fact, Israel has over one million Palestinians in Gaza under military seize, destroyed the pure drinking water factory, prevent food of nutritional value to be brought into Gaza, or any cement, steel, and building materials from being brought in.

So most Gazans are living in make shift Tents, make shift homes, with no proper schools, housing, mass unemployment, unwholesome food and nutrition, and prohibited form travelling within and without Gaza.

While the US, and most of the Arab world leadership, pretends to care or speak for them.

And the list goes on without any end in sight!

Derryck.
NYC.

April 22-2010:

THE RIGHT OF THE VOTER TO REMOVE HIS/HER REPRESENTATTIVE:

If He/She Does NOT Deliver On His/Her Promises!

But That Cannot Happen Until He/She Finishes His/Her Elected Term! And That Is The PRIME Dilemma Voters Have To Contend With!

Public & Private Sector Employees:

In these sectors, when an employee is found guilty of stealing, continuous absenteeism, or bribery. He/she can be penalized via suspension without pay. Or transferred pending internal investigation, or dismissed from that position immediately.

He/she is told to hand in his/her desk keys, is not allowed to access his/her computer, and is told to collect his pay from the Paymaster/Personnel Department, and is most likely escorted out the building.

Politicians do not face these penalties. They sit and languish doing the same things they were accused of, or is suspected to be doing illegally. Until their term in office ends.

While at the same time, his/her constituents are not being served, noting in their interest is being done, and they are still being paid their salaries for doing nothing.

Derryck.
NYC.

If The Democrats Loose The House & Senate It Is Their Own Bloody Fault:

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

February 22-2010:

If The Democrats Loose The House & Senate
It Is Their Own Bloody Fault:


Never before in the history of politics in Washington, has any one party obtain the majority in both houses. The Democrats have it currently, but is unable to fully utilize this majority because they cannot operate as ONE unit on anything.

The Health Care Proposal put forward by president Obama was sliced, diced, discussed, corrected, amended, and compromised so many times. That it has long lost it originality, and substance. The original CHANGE idea for Healthcare in this country, is now being called Health Care Reform.

What a catastrophe!

I followed this drama between the Democrats and Republicans all throughout the year 2009, with every proposed date for the final product being pushed forward, until it is now almost impossible to ever get a Health Care Bill that both Houses could agree with.

The Democrats have lost THREE states in the process of this confusion, and internal fighting for PORK, with their Egocentricity. Now chances are that with the upcoming elections in November, the Democrats might lose many more seats in both houses. Some Democrats have also resigned, when they see their chances for re-election are very slim indeed, and refuse to take the risk at canvassing for elective office again.

The Republicans:

This group is being influenced by the Right Wing Nuts, Ignoramuses, Racists, and the Confused, into thinking that they have a chance to retake both houses, even the presidency.

In this regard I can sympathize with them, because history have shown that Americans generally, act stupidly when they are angry, and confused. And are prone to reinstall the same IDIOTS into office again.

Remember George W. Bush's dumb policies and lies about WMD's . And yet Americans re-elected that man to continue lying to them for four more years, ending with a economy in trillions of dollars in debt, two wars that have no end in sight, and an economy that was on the verge of total collapse, which required Socialist Rescuing Policies to turn it around.

Albeit, the political confusion in Washington-DC, and the National Commonweal continues unabated.

Derryck.
NYC.

I Support The Repeal Of The Don't Ask-Don't Tell Policy With The US Military!

February 02-2010:

Gays In The US Military's Acceptance Is Long Overdue!


President Obama has stated that he is prepared to repeal this institutional dilemma. Just as soon as the Congress convenes an enquiry into the actual possibility of this repeal becoming a reality. And it could not have been too soon to act upon this long overdue and ridiculous rule, that was imposed upon Americans, willing, ready, and qualified to serve their country.

Historical References:

As a former member of a par-military organization, I can attest to the reality of those who are Homosexual, Bisexual, or Confused, in these institutions. And how they are perceived, dealt with, and get along with others therein.

When men in large numbers are placed in confined spaces like Barracks, Camps, or Regiments, they eventually get very acquainted with each other. To a point where individuals elect to seek out buddies for friendships, partners, or simply with those whom they feel akin with. That is a natural thing with men in most situations. And Barrack rooms are no different.

It is also quite possible that any individual with a certain sexual preference will be detected or observed by some around him or her. But more often than not, no one says anything, (at least in his/her face), about that observation or discovery.

Buddies also poke fun of each other's idiosyncrasies or oddities from time to time. This is quite normal in such situations. We all bug each other sometimes in joviality, or at the recreational facility, or drill square. This is all taken in good faith by most.

But what we hold dear, is that we are all buddies, and what anyone does in his/her private life, is his/her own business. Even when we bug him/her about it.

Institutional Prejudices:

The US military historically, have been recruiting (in the main) individuals from the Appalachian regions, the Outback, and the so-called Bible belt. These places tend to have lots of people who consider themselves Evangelicals. And this group of people have strong views about Homosexuality and God's will, or what they perceive as wrong in the eyes of Their God.

These individuals tend to make the military a career. In fact they tend to stay there for a long time, and become a vital part of the institution's mindset. Because they invariably get promoted to the higher ranks. The White supremacists are also part of this institution. And they too come for the above regions (more or less).

These individuals have very strong and self-opinionated views about what is God's Will, or Right & Wrong. And they do not hesitate to let it be known whenever possible.

Breaking The Barrier:

So removing the mindset/barriers in this institution may be a bit dicey, but it can be done. Especially now that the national commonweal seem to accept the fact that Gays (open or closeted), pose no risk to anyone. Least of all the military. Because they were always there, in War & Peace, Fighting and Dying on every battlefield that the US forces have been involved in.

And are always ready to serve their country if or when called upon to do so. Regardless of how they are perceived therein.

Derryck.
NYC.

Please Go To congress.org and petition your political reps!

US Congressional Hearing With Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary!

http://mimbari.livejournal.com/

January 27-2010:

US Congressional Hearing With Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary!
"We Acted Because The Consequences From Not Doing So, Would Have Been Catastrophic."

Tim Geitner-Treasury Secretary.

How the Hell does he know that for sure? They conned the American people into believing the world was coming to and end for the Global Financial Economy.

And we had to give them billions to keep them afloat. Because some of these Behemoths were Too Big To Fail.

Then after receiving Billions of US Tax Payer dollars, they resumed the same practices that got them into debt once again. They resumed paying Large Bonuses, claiming they had to honor contracts.

Honor Contracts My Butt!

The greed and in-sensitivity these vultures have for the Accumulation Of Large sums of money to enrich themselves, is beyond comprehension.

Now Timothy Geitner and his Treasury cronies all deny ever knowing that the State bought TOXIC assets that worth pennies, with billions, in order to hide the true reality and cost of those Toxic Assets.

CONCLUSION:

I have said before that president Obama chose to align himself with individuals who were part and parcel of Wall Street & the Banking Institutional Rackets. These people are mentally and psychologically well entrenched in this business of Reckless Risk Taking and Speculative Investments.

They have experienced the wealth that it brought them. And will continue to take these chances whenever the situation arises for them to make another Financial Killing.

That is the nature of these vultures. They are the problem!

Derryck.
NYC.

Did President Obama Betrayed His Promise For The Public Option?

December 23-2009:

Did President Obama Betrayed His Promise For The Public Option?


The president said recently that he did not campaign for The Public Option. He may be correct there, because he may not have used those EXACT WORDS. But he implied it, when he said that over 40 million Americans do not have health care coverage, or cannot afford it.

And he intends to change that when be become president!

Therefore, it stands to reason that giving them a choice with a Publicly Funded Option, to provide competition to private Insurance Companies. That would cater for the lowering of coverage fees and create a Level Competitive Playing field.

That is why it is so Urgent that we get access to a public Option for all of the above mentioned.


The Public Option Health Care Provider & What Is Means!

Hithero, most consumers sought a Health Care provider according to their financial means. Those who had the means got the best services, from the best Health Care Providers.

And those that could not afford the better ones had to settle for the sub standard providers, which did not provide for most of the needs, that most consumers wanted from their doctors/physicians.

How will the Public Option Work?

* The Public Option gives those who do not have Health Care the option to have one.

* It also allows consumers the CHOICE between the Established providers, and the Federally Subsidized Provider/Plans.

* Both Health Care plans would be providing for the Health Care needs of any American that wants it.

* The only difference is that we would be getting to choose between the Public Option, and The Private Option.

* If anyone does not want Healthcare for whatever reason, he/she has that option too also.

But the provision is there for all, if or when they so choose to get Health Care.


FURTHERMORE:

There can be no Health Care Reform without The Public Option Included PERIOD!

Derryck.
NYC.

How Could You Train An Illiterate People To Govern Themselves?

December 02-2009:

How Could You Train An Illiterate People To Govern Themselves?

Afghanistan:

President Obama promised to focus on developing the Afghan government, Locally and Centrally, to govern themselves.

He also emphasized that training the National Police, the Army, and other Security Agencies in that country, is vitally necessary to safeguard all Afghans in the cities, while the US and N.A.T.O. forces concentrate of hunting down the Taliban and El Qaeda insurgents.

Illiteracy:

The majority of the population in Afghanistan are illiterate. The Local and Central infrastructure that is necessary to allow for effective and efficient governance is absent. There is no official Civil Service to talk about either, and historically, business was done via the War Lords, in their respective regions and spheres of influence. And most of these War Lords are also illiterate.

So even if we want to co-opt those willing War Lords to hold governmental positions in their regions officially. How could they perform efficiently, if they are also illiterate, with no professional or modern day concept of governance, or managerial skills that could account for large sums of money in their control.

Or for the payment of salaries, pensions, and health care concerns of the Police, the Army, and all of the other Governmental Agencies that would be necessary, for the management of the Afghan State.

Corruption:

Currently, the Afghan government is riddled with corruption at all levels. Even the Hamid Karzai's brother, who happens to be an official in his government, is notorious for his corruption too. Coupled with Mass un-employment in the agrarian or rural areas. Most of which depend upon the Poppy production as a source of income for their families's survival.

How could an illiterate agricultural oriented people move away from what they have been doing for decades to earn a livelihood. Just decide to change their occupation for something else, which they have little or no abilities, know how, or possible qualifications?

Re-training & Re-educating Afghans:

However this is done, it must be methodical, easy to implement, localized, ethnic and regional in conception, and with the advice, input, and with the acceptance of those to whom it is intended to benefit.

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.

PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH THIRTY THOUSAND MORE TROOPS!

December 01-2009:

PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH THIRTY THOUSAND MORE TROOPS!

President Obama will NEVER fully withdraw US troops from Afghanistan & Iraq. It is not his nature to accept defeat, nor to appear weak.

It is the American INFLATED EGO that prevents REASON from getting attention.

The Republicans by history favors war.

It brings money to their campaigns, business, and military munition's manufacturing supporters.

It is unfortunate that most young conscripts in the US military are willing to serve wherever they are sent.

But those who make the decisions in The White House & The Pentagon, seem to take them for granted most of the time.

Derryck.
NYC.

Falsely Accused Enemy Combatants!

November 08-2009:


Falsely Accused Enemy Combatants!

If someone was arrested or apprehended in a foreign country where the US & N.A.T.O. forces were or is fighting terrorism, with that government's approval of their presence there. Then, anyone who was actually involved in combat with N.A.T.O. or US troops while engaging in fighting terror. He/she would be brought back to the US or interned into any US base in that country, or abroad for questioning.

If it is determined that such arrests are unfounded, or no concrete evidence was unearthed that substantiate the allegations that he/she was indeed a combatant, then that individual must be set free. Or returned home to his country or to the country that he was arrested in.

Habeas Corpus:

In terms of habeas corpus for that individual. The US will say that a foreigner arrested in a foreign country, or on US shores or territories, is not qualified to be tried in any US Court Of Justice, because he/she is not a US citizen. But that does not prevent him/her from being tried in the country where he/she was arrested instead.

Could justice or the presumption of justice for these individuals be guaranteed in another country for their alleged crimes?

That is an open question. But the US and I presume N.A.T.O. are obligated to abide by the UN & Geneva Conventions which stipulate, that all combatants (uniformed or not), caught in any theater of war, his/her rights be respected under the UN Charter, regardless of whether he/she is guilty or presumed guilty of any war crime.

Could The Alleged Combatants Suit The US?

I guess he/she could file suit against the US or N.A.T.O authorities/governments if he/she feels that his/her Human Rights have been violated. And any suit can be filed in a Court Of Law.

But in the case of the US Judicial system, such a suit may not be entertained, because that person was not a US citizen at the time of arrest or incarceration.

And currently, under the Obama administration, a special Military Tribunal, conducted by the US military will be the forum where Innocence or Guilt is determined.

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.

President Obama-This Is What We Expect From You!

November 03-2009:

President Obama-This Is What We Expect From You!

Today or tonight, the Democrats will see clearly how they are doing in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City & New York State elections.

This is a referendum on the Democrat's Representatives in those areas.

But in the eyes of most of your Young, Older, and First Time voters, this is also a referendum on Barack Obama's ability or inability to STAY THE COURSE, and TRULY deliver on his promises.

For example:

* Firstly, You promised to end the war in Iraq. That war is still happening, and our troops are getting back into combat therein, because the Iraqi government cannot maintain National Security.

Meanwhile, we are hoping that you bring all combat troops home as stated.

* Secondly, We expect you to STAND UP to Israel, like A Leader, and The President of The United States.

But what we are seeing is the president cowering or 'Cow Towing' to Prime Minister Nethanyahu's obstinacy against settlement building cessation.

* Thirdly, you have removed the Ban for HIV visitors to the US shores. But can any HIV infected person get Legal Residence Status while here? That is still not yet clarified or mentioned?

* Fourthly, unemployment is 29% nationally. Millions are out of work, and still cannot see any prospects for employment on a permanent basis anytime soon either.

* Finally, the bailed out Banking Institutions, and the Wall Street Investors are dancing the 'Hoolah.' While the rest of us are loosing our homes, cannot pay our rents, and are homeless, or will become homeless very soon!

So Mr. President, have you forgotten who you are supposed to be working for?

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.