Judge Orders Demonstrators Freed

washingtonpost.com;"NewYork- A criminal court judge ordered the release of hundreds of Bush protesters ruling that police held them illegally without charges for more than 40 hours. As the protesters began trickling out of jail, they spoke of being held without access to lawyers, initially in a holding cell that had oil and grease spread across the floor. Several dozen of those detained said that they had not taken part in protests. Police apparently swept up the CEO of a puppet theater as he and a friend walked out of the subway to celebrate his birthday. Two middle-age women who had been shopping at the Gap were handcuffed, and a young woman was arrested as she returned from her job at a New York publishing house. Criminal Court Judge John Cataldo held city officials in contempt of court for failing to release more than 500 detained demonstrators. The judge said that the detentions violated state law, and he threatened to impose a fine of $1,000 per day for each person kept in custody longer than 24 hours without being arraigned. As of Thursday evening, about 168 people still in detention had been held for more than 24 hours. Dirty and tired, and with matted hair, many fell into the arms of those who waited. But others, who had been handcuffed and said they had not been given medicines for asthma and epilepsy, sat on blankets in a park across the street and sought attention from medics."I was held for 44 hours without being able to call my family or talk to a lawyer,"one of 14 college students who was arrested while standing with antiwar picket signs at 34th Street and Sixth Avenue. "We were taken to a big metal cage, and the ground was covered with a black, cakey motor oil. We were given one apple each after nine hours." In all, police arrested more than 1,700 people, or nearly three times as many as were arrested in Democratic National Convention, which had far more violence. Police have used large orange nets and riot and motorbike squads to sweep up dozens of alleged protesters. Michael Sladek, who owns a film production company in Brooklyn, was arrested in Midtown two evenings ago as he photographed the police and demonstrators. He spent 48 hours in custody without access to a phone."For us, it was very clear this was a detention to keep people off the street," "And the saddest thing was that so many people had nothing to with protesting the convention." Those coming out of the jail in southern Manhattan said that police never advised them of their right to talk to an attorney. And several people, independent of one another, said police told them that if they signed a document admitting guilt and waiving the right to sue for false arrest, they would be released early. Detainees said that after being arrested, they were crowded into makeshift holding cells at a bus cleaning station on the Hudson River piers, where many spent the night awaiting transfer to jail. In some cells, they said, teenage girls and women were kept overnight amid dozens of men. Many protesters spoke of seeing signs at the piers warning of hazardous chemicals. Once in the city jail, detainees said, they were shifted among as many as 10 cells in 48 hours without explanation, unable to sleep. Medics said the Department of Health had asked them to gather samples of the detainees' clothing to test for exposure to toxic chemicals from the holding cell. Medics found numerous cases of rashes and skin infections, apparently as a result of cuts from overly tight handcuffs that were exposed to chemicals."

This had to be really frightening for anyone walking down the streets in NewYork. No wonder people packed-up and left town for a week, I think the worst part of reading this was alot of the people were just going on with their everyday life, and got thrown in jail! Because they were walking in the wrong place at the wrong time, and not thinking much of it till it was to late!!

Kerry Takes Off Gloves

washingtonpost.com;"Ohio, -John F. Kerry lashed back at his Republican critics, denouncing the GOP convention for its "anger and distortions" and belittling Vice President Cheney for avoiding the military draft during the Vietnam War era. In his sharpest and most personal remarks yet, called Bush "unfit" to lead, saying he misled the country on the Iraq war and citing his failed record on jobs, health care and energy costs. "I'm not going to have my commitment to defend this country questioned by those who refused to serve when they could have and by those who have misled the nation into Iraq," Kerry thundered. More than 15,000 people attended the rally in front of a historic city building here. "I'm going to leave it up to the voters whether five deferments makes someone more qualified than two tours of duty," Kerry said. Cheney received a series of deferments from 1962 to 1966 for college and graduate school and then for having a child. "Let me tell you what I think makes someone unfit for duty," Kerry said. "Misleading our nation into war in Iraq makes you unfit to lead this nation. Doing nothing while this nation loses millions of jobs makes you unfit to lead this nation. Letting 45 million Americans go without health care makes you unfit to lead this nation. Letting the Saudi royal family control our energy costs makes you unfit to lead this nation. Handing out billions [in] government contracts without a bid to Halliburton while you're still on their payroll makes you unfit." "We're going to be very aggressive throughout the fall in painting the real picture of George Bush. We are going to remind voters of what George Bush said in 2000 and what he did." An ad that will run in Pennsylvania, for example, will say that Bush promised health care for seniors four years ago but that now millions remain without health insurance and drug prices are soaring. "It's time for a president who understands that a stronger America begins at home. It's time to stop rewarding companies for shipping jobs overseas. To get health care costs under control. And to end America's dependence on Middle East oil." America's heartland, but it's been hit hard. In the past four years, Ohio has lost 230,000 jobs. President Bush insists the economy is just fine. We know America can do better." "He's picked the side of the trial lawyer over doctors and patients," One ticks off Bush's agenda: "Lower health care costs. Allow small businesses to band together to get insurance rates big companies get. Tax-free health savings accounts [that] families own. Stop junk lawsuits against doctors and hospitals. . . . Every eligible child with health coverage." In another, the president touts "a fairer, simpler tax code" and promises to "strengthen Social Security." Kerry has run mainly positive spots for six months in the face of relentless negative advertising by Bush."

Okay Now we know what Bush promised,and we still are waiting to see...Sure it's 60-days from election-time and all of a sudden hes rushing to put things in place before November. If he felt these things he promised us was so important to promise them to us then he should of done all these things. Within the first 2-years of office, I feel. Rushing to put them in place like the Medicare progam and all of a sudden a push for, school-children & health-care for them. Is like, getting a cheesy throw together package deal from A. Used-Car-Salesmen...Makes me worried is this the best deal I can get?

And again I keep waiting to hear more on what Kerry is going to do for us. Beside tell us that he is going to do everything Bush-say.. But-BETTER ?

Searching for the Naked Women Protesters?

The Times-News;";"NewYork -- I'm not 100 percent certain the Republican convention is truly here. I say this because although the sidewalks are bustling with humanity, none of these humans look like Republican convention delegates, unless the Republicans are suddenly into nose piercings.I'm wondering if this is a clever ruse wherein the Republicans told everybody they were coming to New York to lure the protesters and media here, while the GOP holds its real convention at a more traditionally Republican locale, such as Bermuda.If so, it's working: There are plenty of protesters here, and apparently some of them are naked. I've been unable to visually confirm this, although you may rest assured I'm trying. For example, I heard a report that some women had gotten naked in Central Park to protest the Bush administration's health-care policies. So, as a journalist deeply interested in health care, I took a taxi to Central Park, where I encountered two New York City police officers, and we had this conversation, which I am not making up:

ME: Is this the way to the naked women protesters?

FIRST POLICE OFFICER: I hope so.

SECOND POLICE OFFICER: We'll follow you.

" Need to click the link to read the rest of the story, Sorry! He-he "

Found this and just had to print it, abit of humor in light of all the stress everyone is feeling with the

bull-being slung around by.. both -Parties.

Bush Verses Kerry Who Would You Choose?

Pocatello Journal;" President Bush - had it right the first time when he told an interviewer this week he didn't think the U.S. can win a war on terror. The Republican wordsmiths rushed to repair the damage, explaining that the president was simply pointing out the unconventional nature of the conflict, and was not retreating in the face of terrorist actions. Here's what Bush said when he was asked on television, whether America could win its war on terror. "He was talking about winning it in the conventional sense ... About how this is a different kind of war and we face an unconventional enemy," McClellan. It is a mistake to take Bush's comment out of context. In the same interview, he said "You cannot show weakness in this world today because the enemy will exploit that weakness. It will embolden them and make the world a more dangerous place." The president's comments were an acknowledgment that his earlier prediction of a quick victory was a hallucination.
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I decided to run an article on Both these two Men. Just sit on the fence, see where it takes me? Because I don't know if I like my options anymore. Let me know what you think on both these articles, in the comment box -Thanks
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John Kerry said - I will only reveal my policy plan after I am elected! -Why does John Kerry point out everything that he sees wrong with President Bush's policy, but in turn won't offer any solutions of his own? Why - Have France and Germany's support to go into Iraq? Were there WMDs and Al-Qaida in Iraq before the war? Rumore have it, that Saddam was paying both France and Germany off under the table with illegal oil deals. He said: "Check my Record." Voted - To kill the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the M-1 Abrams tank, every aircraft carrier laid down. The Aegis anti aircraft system. The B-1, the B-2, the Patriot anti-missile system, the FA-18, and the F117. To kill every military appropriation for the development and deployment of every weapons system since 1988, including a bill for battle armor for our troops. To kill all anti-terrorism activities of each and every agency of the U.S. government. To cut the funding of the FBI by 60 percent, the CIA by 80 percent, and the NSA by 80 percent, to increase our funding for UN operations by 800 percent.

I say: To both of these men fighting for my Vote, come November. DO YOU!! - Truly want to support the troops? (Our American People) - then, bring them home safely now! Get them out of the Middle East quicksand-war that, you have sent them to die in...Now!! Not after we.. Vote you in to OFFICE!!

Garage Strip Clubs Thriving

washingtonpost.com;"The sign outside the, garage-advertises a carwash and banquet hall. The proprietor, at least according to County records, is Grandma's Catering. Yet in the year since it opened, no car has been scrubbed and no meal has been cooked, the owner acknowledges. The place doesn't even have a kitchen. And "Grandma"? A- 41 Man, promoter of adult entertainment who drives a Mercedes-Benz and lives in a sprawling Capitol Heights home. Every night, he draws a crowd of patrons who pay $20 to watch dancers on a stage where customers drink beer and whiskey and watch dancers swing on a pole. A strobe light flickered inside an unmarked brick building, Female Dancers Tonight" read the sign at the entrance, where a small crowd gathered. The man at the front door said admission was $20 for nonmembers and described a VIP room/private dances. Owners often obtain permits to open banquet halls, auditoriums or entertainment centers without revealing to the county that they plan to include nude dancing. homeowners complain about late-night traffic and booming music. "I keep my windows closed now," says a mother, who works as a loan officer with three children lives across from the club. That type of element is an accident waiting to happen."
Sorry Girls...Threw this jolly out their for all the Horn-dog-men. But you welcome to read the whole story, click on the Link above..

Sign the online Petition - People For Cassie

petitiononline.com; "Sign the online Petition - People For Cassie - Click on link to read the full text of the petition and also, to add your name."

This is a follow-up story, We are trying to get the courts to re-think the prison term on: Cassie Jones.

Go read it them come back here and let me know what you think."