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Las Vegas Passes Anti-NDAA Resolution

March 23, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

PANDA Nevada (People Against the National Defense Authorization Act) announces the passage of a Las Vegas City Council Resolution defeating the indefinite detention provisions of the 2012 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act).

Just before noon on Wednesday, the honorable Las Vegas City Council passed a resolution rebuking the indefinite detention provisions of the 2012 NDAA, 5-2. The resolution may be read here at: http://tinyurl.com/cyu5bue. The Resolution will now head to the Clark County Commission; if passed, it would be the first Joint City/County Resolution passed in response to the NDAA.

The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act was overwhelmingly passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 31, 2011. The 2012 NDAA declares the United States to be a battlefield in the war on terror; and Section 1021 and 1022 authorize the indefinite military detention, without charge or trial, of persons on US soil.

This violates at least 23 Articles of and Amendments to both the US and Nevada Constitutions.

PANDA’s Clark County Chapter Head, Daphne Lee, stated,

“I am so incredibly grateful to the honorable Council members for supporting our efforts. I would especially like to thank Councilman Beers for helping me introduce this resolution to the board, and to Mayor Goodman for her amazing vocal support for the rights of all persons in Nevada. This action will support other cities, counties and states all over the country who seek to take a stand to protect constitutional rights.”

Christopher Corbett, PANDA Nevada State Team Leader, said “This is an important first victory in the fight to restore and protect civil liberties in Nevada. Hopefully this resolution will encourage the rest of Nevada to pass similar resolutions and state legislation.”

There is already action under way to pass similar resolutions in Northern Nevada. Both the Washoe County Commission and Reno City Council have agreed to look at this issue in the next 30 days.

State Senator Don Gustavson has also submitted a bill to be considered during the 2013 Nevada legislative session. The Nevada Liberty Preservation Act (SB378), which has 16 bipartisan cosponsors, will lead the way in restoring Constitutional rights to all persons in Nevada.

This movement is just getting started. “We the People” will take back this great nation, one city, County, and State at a time.

Join the movement: http://pandaunite.org/join-us/

Connect with PANDA Nevada: http://www.pandanv.org/

Contact:

Chris Corbett

775-240-2588

director@pandanv.org

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Nullification: A State’s Right

March 18, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Avg Joe

first amendment47258 Nullification: A States Right

What exactly is nullification? We generally hear the term when a jury decides to nullify a criminal prosecution by acquitting an obviously guilty defendant. Most prominently the O.J. Simpson verdict probably typifies the term. Nullification is now a growing topic in states moving forward legislation for the purpose of nullifying Federal Law and the overreach of Federal Government.

Being the gun packing, Bible clinging extremist that I am, I attended a Day of Resistance Rally to see what it was all about. It was 23 degrees outside with a steady 20mph wind from the northeast, which made for a chilly rally. Snowberms pushed up around the edges of the parking lot provided little protection from the bitter wind, but still, somewhere between 150 and 223 people braved the cold and stood in solidarity for the right to keep and bear arms. The first speaker, the mayor of the town, spoke about nullification. He began by talking about how the states had essentially nullified the national ID law or the federal Real ID law by enacting their own laws. He went on to speak about current State legislation being considered and the principles of state’s rights and the overreach of the Federal Government.

My state representatives recently introduced a law intending to protect citizen’s Second Amendment rights from the Federal Government. The controversy surrounding the legislation (Alaska HB69) was whether State and local law enforcement can arrest and charge Federal agents for enforcing Federal law contrary to State law. Wow, what a mouthful. The liberal left claims that the law is unconstitutional because of the supremacy clause, while the sponsor says they are making a statement and they don’t really care what the federal government thinks.

At this point I wish I had been taught more about the Constitution in high school or was that the plan all along? Is the constitution so complex, and the framework and purpose of our Federal Government so unimportant, that it is not taught in school? Was I not paying attention? Taking the right classes? Why do I know so little about this? I felt liked someone just smacked me with a stupid stick.

While this topic isn’t new, many people do not really understand this concept of nullification. I certainly didn’t. So off to the internet I went and I found some really interesting stuff. First of all, the States individually came together and created the federal government through the Constitution, which was written to LIMIT the power of the Federal Government. Ok, that alone blew my mind. The other main principle that I came away with is that the Federal Government does not really have the power to do what they do. They have basically high jacked principles such as the Commerce Clause to regulate all sorts of things, including firearms.

So how are states nullifying Federal Law and which ones? Probably the best publicized in the non MSM is the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act that provides authority to the Federal Government to indefinitely detain U.S citizens and other unconstitutionalities. Then there …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

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Is Obama Getting Ready To Seize Power?

March 13, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Tim Powers

Obama Forward SC 690x1024 Is Obama Getting Ready To Seize Power?

This is a theory that I have put together to make the case for Obama seizing power. First, lets look at the facts.

Obama has issued many executive orders pertaining to peacetime Martial Law, he has control of drone strikes against American citizens on US soil, and he signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law. Reasons for his actions: unknown.

The Department of Homeland Security has recently purchased millions of rounds of ammunition and 7,000 assault rifles. Reasons for these actions: unknown.

Obama recently had top-secret construction done on the White House (and, using Sequestration for an excuse, has stopped all White House tours, even though Donald Trump has agreed to pay for them for the rest of this fiscal year.) Reasons for these actions: unknown.

When Obama and Congressional Democrats discussed Amnesty for illegal aliens, an idea for a possible path for citizenship was for illegals to serve in either the US military, Peace Corps, or Americorp for a period of two years; and then citizenship would be granted.

Homeland Security, using Sequestration for an excuse, has started to release illegal alien CRIMINALS without deporting them. The reason for this action: unknown.

Do you have the picture yet? My theory is that Obama is building his civilian army against Americans using illegal aliens, supplied with arms from DHS, with a promise of full citizenship in the NEW USA. After his opposition is either eliminated or imprisoned, of course. The White House will become the new Presidential Palace. This is the only plausible reason for these actions that I can come up with. I sincerely hope that I am wrong. As always, stay safe and be aware of your surroundings.

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Arizona’s Anti-NDAA Bill To Have Hearing On Thursday

February 20, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

Obama NDAA SC Arizonas Anti NDAA Bill to Have Hearing on Thursday

This Thursday will be a busy day for anti-NDAA activists in several states. Arizona, along with Washington state and Maryland, will have a hearing to decide the fate of a bill that seeks to stop the 2012 NDAA’s provisions that allow for the indefinite detainment of U.S. citizens.

Arizona’s legislation, H.B. 2573, is written to prohibit any state agency from providing “material support or participate in any way with the implementation of Sections 1021 and 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012.”

It also requires the Director of the Department of Public Safety or a county sheriff to report to the governor and state legislature if agents of the federal government attempt to work with their agencies to enact the indefinite detention provisions.

Supporters of this legislation are encouraged to call and email all committee members to urge them to vote “YES” on H.B. 2573 before the hearing so that it moves on to the State House floor.

Out-of-state supporters are urged to contact members of the committee, without mentioning the state they are calling or emailing from, as we find that has more of an impact.

In-state supporters can also attend the hearing in person, which will start at 8 a.m. on Feb. 21 at the state capitol in Room HHR 4.

Call. Email. Testify.

Join us in this crucial battle for the freedom of Arizona.

Committee Member	Email	Phone No.
Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, Chair	efransworth@azleg.gov	602-926-5735
Rep. Justin Pierce, Vice Chair	jpierce@azleg.gov	602-926-5495
Rep. John Allen	jallen@azleg.gov	602-926-4916
Rep. Albert Hale	ahale@azleg.gov	602-926-4323
Rep. Lupe Contreras	lcontereras@azleg.gov	602-926-5284
Rep. Ethan Orr	eorr@azleg.gov	602-926-3235
Rep. Doris Goodale	dgoodale@azleg.gov	602-926-5408
Rep. Martin Quezada	mquezada@azleg.gov	602-926-5911

Contact:Damon Intrabartolo

PANDA Arizona

PANDAphx@gmx.com

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Victory! Indiana, South Carolina Anti-NDAA Bills Fly Through Committee

February 14, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

Obama NDAA SC Victory! Indiana, South Carolina Anti NDAA Bills fly through committee

Yesterday, Feb. 13, “anti-NDAA” legislation passed senate committees in both Indiana and South Carolina.

In Indiana, S.B. 400 was championed by Sen. Jim Banks and Elkhart County Sheriff Bradley Rodgers, who both spoke before the Corrections and Criminal Law Committee hearing in support of the bill.

Sen. Banks pointed out the sections of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 that violated the U.S. Constitution, specifically Sections 1021 and 1022 that allow for the indefinite detainment of American citizens without due process.

PANDA Indiana Team Leader James Kerner praised Sen. Banks’s speech, saying, “I suggest the ACLU, Occupy movement, Tea Party movement, and Oath Keepers throw their full support behind Sen. Banks. He should be made a household name like Ron Paul.”

Sheriff Rogers spoke of the oath he took to uphold the Constitution and asked if he would be prohibited from taking action if federal agents illegally kidnapped citizens in his district.

The committee’s answer: “No.” The bill passed unanimously, 8-0.

Likewise in South Carolina, word comes from the Tenth Amendment Center that legislation seeking to nullify the “indefinite detention” provisions of the 2012 NDAA was approved by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, 14-6.

The bill was pre-filed last fall by Sen. Tom Davis and called Sections 1021 and 1022 of the 2012 NDAA “a direct threat to the liberty, security, and well-being of the people of South Carolina.”

The next step for the bills in each state is to reach the floors of their respective senates for a vote.

Thanks to organizations such as the Tenth Amendment Center, American Civil Liberties Union, Bill of Rights Defense Committee and tireless grassroots activists everywhere, successes for defeating the 2012 NDAA are starting to happen all across the country.

Contact:
Dan Johnson, James Kerner
PANDA National, PANDA Indiana
jarkerne@gmail.com
dan@pandaunite.org

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Colorado Anti-NDAA Bill Heads To Committee

February 12, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

PANDASealBlueBlack Colorado Anti NDAA Bill Heads to Committee

Colorado’s “anti-NDAA” legislation was first introduced and assigned to the House State, Military, and Veteran Affairs Committee last month. Now, on Feb. 13, the bill will reach its first hearing.

Colorado’s bill is another in a string of similar bills in other states introduced this legislative session to combat and stop certain provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

Similar to Washington State’s legislation, Colorado’s version focuses on the problems with Section 1021 of the 2012 NDAA that purportedly authorizes the inclusion of U.S. citizens in its definition of “covered persons,” i.e. suspected terrorists, who can be indefinitely detained by the military without charge or trial.

The bill declares Colorado is not a “battlefield” subject to the “laws of war” and prohibits the detention, capture, or use of deadly force against any person in Colorado without charge or trial.

While the committee is the notorious place where bills go to die, lobbying action from the American Civil Liberties Union is giving the legislation a fighting chance. It’s reported that the bill appears to have enough votes to get it out of committee.

Supporters of the bill are urged to contact members of the committee to ensure it passes onto the floor. (Out-of-state supporters are also urged to contact members of the committee, without mentioning the state they are calling/emailing from.)

One call. Two emails. Change history.

Committee Members	Email	Phone No.
Rep. Su Ryden (D), chair	su.ryden.house@state.co.us	(303) 866-2942
Rep. Michael Foote (D)	mike.foote.house@state.co.us	(303) 866-2920
Rep. Jovan Melton (D)	jovan.melton.house@state.co.us	(303) 866-2919
Rep. Angela Williams (D)	angela.williams.house@state.co.us	(303) 866-2909
Rep. Dominick Moreno (D)	dominick.moreno.house@state.co.us	(303) 866-2964
Rep. Stephen Humphrey (R)	rephumphrey48@yahoo.com	(303) 866-2943

Contact:

Dan Johnson
PANDA National
567-201-5432
dan@pandaunite.org

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Anti-NDAA Legislation Introduced In Washington

February 6, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

Obama NDAA SC Anti NDAA legislation introduced in Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The “Washington State Preservation of Liberty Act” introduced on Wednesday condemns and criminalizes the use of the 2012 NDAA‘s provision purportedly authorizing the indefinite detainment of U.S. citizens.

After news of H.B. 1581′s introduction caught wind, an Internet campaign went viral asking activists to contact their Washington state representatives to co-sponsor the legislation.

It worked.

In less than 24 hours, the number of the bill’s co-sponsors tripled.

Many believe the bill’s success hinges on bipartisanship. While only one of the original sponsors of the bill is a Democrat, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, eight of the later co-sponsors are also House Democrats, making for a fairly even split of nine to 12.

The sister bill in the State Senate, S.B. 5511, was also introduced on Wednesday by Sen. Bob Hosegawa (D) with one co-sponsor, Sen. Maralyn Chase (D).

With this legislation, lawmakers strive to make Washington the fourth state to pass a law in response to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

This state’s legislation focuses primarily on Sec. 1021 of the 2012 NDAA to make its case.

The bill points out the ability of the president to use armed forces to detain terror suspects at his discretion.

H.B. 1581, Sec. 2. (7):

Section 1021 of the 2012 NDAA purports to authorize, but does not require, the president of the United States to utilize the armed forces of the United States to detain persons the president suspects were part of [terrorist organizations.]

The bill continues, outlining what the 2012 NDAA grants the president to do with such captured individuals:

(a) Indefinite detention without charge or trial until the end of hostilities authorized by the 2001 authorization for use of military force against terrorists, 2001 P.L. 107-40, (b) prosecution through a military commission, or (c) transfer to a foreign country or foreign entity;

While U.S. citizens aren’t mentioned in this language, what makes Section 1021 a problem for U.S. citizens is not what it says; it’s what it doesn’t say, according to Sec. 2. (9):

Section 1021, unlike section 1022 of the 2012 NDAA, makes no specific exclusion for United States citizens and lawful resident aliens for conduct occurring within the United States;

Some would argue this omission does not imply permission. However, Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham disagree, asserting that 2012 NDAA’s indefinite detention provision applies to U.S. citizens.

H.B. 1581, Sec. 2. (13) (e):

United States Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham declared in colloquies on the floor of the United States senate that section 1021 of the 2012 NDAA authorized the indefinite detention of United States citizens captured within the United States by the armed forces of the United States;

The Preservation of Liberty Act has now been referred to the House’s Committee on Public Safety, chaired by Rep. Roger Goodman (D) and the Senate’s Committee on Law & Justice, chaired by Sen. Mike Padden (R).

Both await the appointment of a hearing which rests in the hands of the respective committees’ chairmen.

Last year’s version of the bill …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

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Wyoming To Battle NDAA Indefinite Detention

January 29, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

PANDA Wyoming announces the introduction of HB 114, the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act, and issues a call to action to ensure it passes committee.

On December 31^st, 2011, President Barack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, containing provisions which authorized the indefinite detention, extraordinary rendition (and assassination) of anyone around the world without charge or trial. This law marked one of the darkest eras in American history, declaring the United States a battlefield and legally subject to the laws of war.

PANDA (People Against the NDAA) has been fighting back. Founded in January 2012, PANDA has grown to be the largest organization in the nation fighting indefinite detention and the NDAA. Since the launch of Operation Homeland Liberty, PANDA has started state teams in almost 25 states, and reaches thousands daily with the message of liberty.

Now, in the second shot (after BDR 728 in Nevada) to be fired across the Federal government’s bow, HB 114 has been introduced in Wyoming. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kendell Kroeker and co-sponsored by Rep. David Miller, Rep. Hans Hunt, and Sen. Cale Case, will protect the liberty of the citizens of Wyoming by prohibiting the unconstitutional provisions of the 2012 NDAA to be enforced here.

“The Constitution of the United States has the Bill of Rights for a reason,” said Representative Kroeker, “I take an oath to support, obey, and defend the Constitution and I take that seriously. When the federal government passes legislation that violates the constitution, it is our duty as a state to make sure we protect the rights of our citizens.”

Now, in order to protect the rights of the citizens of Wyoming, we must take swift action. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act will be voted on in the House Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs committee. There are however, Representatives on that committee who do not understand the seriousness of this issue and the importance of securing our inalienable rights.

Call these legislators immediately and demand they honor their oath, and stand up for the rights of all Wyoming citizens. Demand these representatives pass the Wyoming Liberty Preservation Act:

Rep. David Zwonitzer: (307) 630-1955	Rep. Rita Campbell: (307) 850-7364

Rep. Robert McKim: (307) 248-2564

Contact:

Barbara Anderson
PANDA Wyoming
siouxcro@yahoo.com

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

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Citizens To Demand Pennsylvania Town Take Action On NDAA

January 26, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Breaking News

On Monday, January 28^th, citizens, including members from groups such as the Susquehanna Valley Liberty Alliance, the Sunbury chapter of PANDA (People Against the NDAA), Oath Keepers, and the ACLU, along with the Constable of Sunbury’s 9^th Ward will be presenting the Sunbury City Council and Mayor with an ordinance to uphold the Bill of Rights and interpose against the unconstitutional indefinite detention provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, also known as NDAA.

In March 2012, Pennsylvania State Constable Ed Quiggle, Jr., the elected Constable for Sunbury’s 9^th Ward, signed a resolution opposing, and requiring non-cooperation with enforcement of, the NDAA and PATRIOT Act. Also in Pennsylvania, two counties, Fulton County and Elk County, have signed legislation opposing the indefinite detention provisions of the NDAA.

After signing his resolution, Constable Quiggle delivered copies of the resolution to the City Council and urged them to act on NDAA, but no action was taken by the City Council. Sunbury Councilmen Eister and Troup have been asked if they would consider such legislation during appearances on local radio shows. Both councilmen have stated they would consider supporting such legislation. During a recent appearance on WKOK, Sunbury Mayor David Persing said he didn’t know enough about the NDAA and asked for more information. So far, Councilman Joe Bartello is the only member of the council to show strong support for passing an ordinance to oppose the NDAA.

Outside of Pennsylvania states such as Virginia and Utah have passed legislation expressing opposition to the the NDAA’s indefinite detention provisions, and many more states are currently considering similar legislation. States such as Arizona and Rhode Island are among some of the states whose legislatures had passed legislation against NDAA during last year’s sessions, but were not fully passed and enacted. Anti-NDAA legislation is expected to be introduced in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly during the current legislative session. Cities, counties, and even Sheriffs across the country have taken action to interpose against the unconstitutional provisions of the NDAA.

The Susquehanna Valley Liberty Alliance and the Sunbury chapter of PANDA is urging all citizens to come to the City Council meeting on Monday the 28^th at 6pm and urge the council to pass the proposed ordinance as soon as possible. They are also urging citizens to contact the members of the City Council and the Mayor to ask for their support of the proposed ordinance.

Contact:
Constable Ed Quiggle, Jr.
PANDA Pennsylvania
ward9@SunburyPAStateConstable.us

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Western Journalism

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Fort Bragg to stop using goats in medical training

January 15, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

Not everyone is mad at Congress: Thousands of goats per year will be spared now that lawmakers have passed a law ending the killing of goats for Army medical training.

For years, Fort Bragg has shot, blown up and otherwise killed some 300 goats per month to train Army medics for treating wounded soldiers, according to the Fayetteville Observer. Documents show Fort Bragg‘s Army Special Operations Command requested up to 3,600 goats last year. Animal activists claim the goats are shot, stabbed, bludgeoned and blown up to simulate the types of injuries those in combat face, according to the newspaper.

But the new law appears to be the end of the practice, which angered animal rights activists. Instead, medics may train on humans wearing “organ suits,” which have simulated human organs, breakable synthetic bones and even bloodlike fluid.

The recently passed National Defense Authorization Act requires the Department of Defense to provide plans by March to replace animals that are currently used for medical training, The Fayetteville Observer reported.

Officials with the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and Army Special Operations Command wouldn’t tell the newspaper how they plan to replace animals or say how many are killed during training.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: FULL ARTICLE at Fox US News

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Las Vegas Passes Anti-NDAA Resolution

Nullification: A State’s Right

Is Obama Getting Ready To Seize Power?

Arizona’s Anti-NDAA Bill To Have Hearing On Thursday

Victory! Indiana, South Carolina Anti-NDAA Bills Fly Through Committee

Colorado Anti-NDAA Bill Heads To Committee

Anti-NDAA Legislation Introduced In Washington

Wyoming To Battle NDAA Indefinite Detention

Citizens To Demand Pennsylvania Town Take Action On NDAA

Fort Bragg to stop using goats in medical training

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