Americans to Gitmo?

Amazibg developments occurring in the United States Senate.. A provision in the Defense Reauthorization bill introduced by Senator John McCain and Carl Levin give the Executive Branch of government increased power to classify American citizens on the homeland 'enemy' combatants and charge them with terrorism--or not charge them at all and hold them indefinitely. The ACLU and others strongly oppose the measure.

Last night, and amendment to change that portion of the bill failed and it remains now..it is going to be voted on by the full Senate.

Debate yesterday occurred between John McCain and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who states that American citizens could even end up at Guantanamo Bay under a strict interpretation of the language..

The White House has threatened to veto the bill if the controversial language remains--something some analysts doubt since many other important defense elements will be included..

All eyes now on the Senate, where McCain says the youthful Kentucky Senator doesn't understand the danger and Paul says the ancient Arizona Senator doesn't understand the bill of rights..

High drama expected..

Americans to Gitmo?

Amazibg developments occurring in the United States Senate.. A provision in the Defense Reauthorization bill introduced by Senator John McCain and Carl Levin give the Executive Branch of government increased power to classify American citizens on the homeland 'enemy' combatants and charge them with terrorism--or not charge them at all and hold them indefinitely. The ACLU and others strongly oppose the measure.

Last night, and amendment to change that portion of the bill failed and it remains now..it is going to be voted on by the full Senate.

Debate yesterday occurred between John McCain and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who states that American citizens could even end up at Guantanamo Bay under a strict interpretation of the language..

The White House has threatened to veto the bill if the controversial language remains--something some analysts doubt since many other important defense elements will be included..

All eyes now on the Senate, where McCain says the youthful Kentucky Senator doesn't understand the danger and Paul says the ancient Arizona Senator doesn't understand the bill of rights..

High drama expected..

OCCUPY LA BEING REMOVED BY COPS..

Developing story all night.. and today. Repercussions high..

Also on the EarthInformer radar:

• Very warm weather in the Northeast. No Winter yet..
• Lieberman asking Google to 'ban' terrorist content...
• Rand Paul took on John McCain over the Senate terrorism detainee bill that could give the government the right to take American citizens and hold them as combatants, without a trial and due process.. Rand Paul fights back...

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OCCUPY LA BEING REMOVED BY COPS..

Developing story all night.. and today. Repercussions high..

Also on the EarthInformer radar:

• Very warm weather in the Northeast. No Winter yet..
• Lieberman asking Google to 'ban' terrorist content...
• Rand Paul took on John McCain over the Senate terrorism detainee bill that could give the government the right to take American citizens and hold them as combatants, without a trial and due process.. Rand Paul fights back...

Earth Informer is always looking for your feedback.

Find us on Twitter @EarthInformer.

Email earthinformer@gmail.com

Comment on stories on here.

Drones and consequences.. Pakistan/NATO relations come to a grinding halt

A collection of news links from the world: Tensions in Pakistan inflame after NATO helicopter strike reportedly kills Pakistani troops..

PROFOUND DIPLOMATIC CONSEQUENCES AFTER NATO STRIKE KILLS PAKISTANI TROOPS Border tensions inflame after NATO strike.. Tension in Pakistan.. NATO attack kills Pakistani troops.. Tensions inflame: Pakistan tells US to vacate air base.. NATO says "highly likely" they caused deaths of troops.. Deadline: 15 days.. Will Australia pull troops? Pakistan stops supply routes..

Drones and consequences.. Pakistan/NATO relations come to a grinding halt

A collection of news links from the world: Tensions in Pakistan inflame after NATO helicopter strike reportedly kills Pakistani troops..

PROFOUND DIPLOMATIC CONSEQUENCES AFTER NATO STRIKE KILLS PAKISTANI TROOPS Border tensions inflame after NATO strike.. Tension in Pakistan.. NATO attack kills Pakistani troops.. Tensions inflame: Pakistan tells US to vacate air base.. NATO says "highly likely" they caused deaths of troops.. Deadline: 15 days.. Will Australia pull troops? Pakistan stops supply routes..

Hunt in the wild: Shopping in America, 2011

Screen cap from YouTube

Cops keeping the peace.. perhaps pepper spray would have been better in this story, where police slammed a grandfather to the ground at a WalMart, leaving him unconscious and bloody.. And his crime, you ask? People got rowdy in the game section. The man’s grandson got trampled, so he put the video game he was holding in his waistband in order to free up his hands and lift the boy out of the crowd… and then the cops moved in, slamming the grandfather’s head against the concrete floor.

This story could disturb anyone's holiday spirit.

…mayhem and misery is the only thing being found in the stories being reported about Black Friday, along with $2 waffle makers.

“All of a sudden, you see this little boy run up and wailing and yelling, ‘Grandpa, Grandpa,’ and crying his eyes out”

And now, thankfully for Youtube, people can view the actions of the police and decide if they were justified.. 

Heads slamming..facing mashing.. deals bashing. Shop, shop, shop, like no one cares.. party like it's 1999.

Hunt in the wild: Shopping in America, 2011

Screen cap from YouTube 

Cops keeping the peace.. perhaps pepper spray would have been better in this story, where police slammed a grandfather to the ground at a WalMart, leaving him unconscious and bloody.. And his crime, you ask? People got rowdy in the game section. The man’s grandson got trampled, so he put the video game he was holding in his waistband in order to free up his hands and lift the boy out of the crowd… and then the cops moved in, slamming the grandfather’s head against the concrete floor.

This story could disturb anyone's holiday spirit.

…mayhem and misery is the only thing being found in the stories being reported about Black Friday, along with $2 waffle makers.

“All of a sudden, you see this little boy run up and wailing and yelling, ‘Grandpa, Grandpa,’ and crying his eyes out”

And now, thankfully for Youtube, people can view the actions of the police and decide if they were justified.. 

Heads slamming..facing mashing.. deals bashing. Shop, shop, shop, like no one cares.. party like it's 1999.

So this is Christmas

And what have you done? Shot a good neighbor.. in a store on the run?

The Christmas shopping season mayhem began Black Friday, for better or worse. In many cases worse.

The season actually began a bit earlier this year than others--many big box stores opened their doors late in the evening on Thanksgiving night. Before leftovers were even cleaned off tables, people in sweatpants and pajamas were shopping in long lines.  

And in many instances, they had to deal with violence and fellow shoppers acting out.

In Los Angeles, a women pepper sprayed other shoppers who she wanted to keep away from the Xbox that she wanted.

There were scuffles over $2 waffle makers, shootings, and people stomping on others including children.

While stores are now saying that there were record shoppers on Black Friday, it's questionable as to what the immediate "black" margin of profit they will get. Some stores offered 70% discounts.. others had just as many bargains as shoppers. More shoppers does not always equal more profit.

But it did equal more headline news and fodder for comics who are ready to laugh at shoppers--or other nations ready to mock the West's constant hunt for bargains and material items. Items that the Eastern world make under duress or just a dollar a day.

So this is Christmas

And what have you done? Shot a good neighbor.. in a store on the run?

The Christmas shopping season mayhem began Black Friday, for better or worse. In many cases worse.

The season actually began a bit earlier this year than others--many big box stores opened their doors late in the evening on Thanksgiving night. Before leftovers were even cleaned off tables, people in sweatpants and pajamas were shopping in long lines.  

And in many instances, they had to deal with violence and fellow shoppers acting out.

In Los Angeles, a women pepper sprayed other shoppers who she wanted to keep away from the Xbox that she wanted.

There were scuffles over $2 waffle makers, shootings, and people stomping on others including children.

While stores are now saying that there were record shoppers on Black Friday, it's questionable as to what the immediate "black" margin of profit they will get. Some stores offered 70% discounts.. others had just as many bargains as shoppers. More shoppers does not always equal more profit.

But it did equal more headline news and fodder for comics who are ready to laugh at shoppers--or other nations ready to mock the West's constant hunt for bargains and material items. Items that the Eastern world make under duress or just a dollar a day.

NEW FEARS OF EURO FAILURE-- AND WHAT IT COULD LEAD TO IF IT COLLAPSES

AFP Photo/Thomas Lohnes

The European economy continues to travel down a rocky path.. But now the British government is privately warning of a Euro break up -- and  riots. According to TELEGRAPH reporter James Kirkup, the Treasury in Britain confirmed earlier in November that contingency plans began to be made for a collapse and unrest.

Embassies have been instructed to prepare for significant issues. Some of those issues include the possibility that in the not too distant future, a citizen will not even be able to withdraw cash.

The nightmare scenarios may appear unlikely, but the fears coupled with news of Italy's impending collapse and the Euro's constant troubles, it gets easier to imagine a world where these financial failures could occur.

The shock waves of such an event would surely bring a heavy weight across the world. The albatross of bad investments and debt will cause other nations to suffer the same pain that the UK would deal with. 

Unemployment rates along with a bad financial mess, bank failures, and a breakdown of government order. This, again, is the very real fear in Europe, and it's tough to assume that any economic breakdown would not lead to violent consequences or  a collapse, whole or part, in social order.

NEW FEARS OF EURO FAILURE-- AND WHAT IT COULD LEAD TO IF IT COLLAPSES

AFP Photo/Thomas Lohnes

The European economy continues to travel down a rocky path.. But now the British government is privately warning of a Euro break up -- and  riots. According to TELEGRAPH reporter James Kirkup, the Treasury in Britain confirmed earlier in November that contingency plans began to be made for a collapse and unrest.

Embassies have been instructed to prepare for significant issues. Some of those issues include the possibility that in the not too distant future, a citizen will not even be able to withdraw cash.

The nightmare scenarios may appear unlikely, but the fears coupled with news of Italy's impending collapse and the Euro's constant troubles, it gets easier to imagine a world where these financial failures could occur.

The shock waves of such an event would surely bring a heavy weight across the world. The albatross of bad investments and debt will cause other nations to suffer the same pain that the UK would deal with. 

Unemployment rates along with a bad financial mess, bank failures, and a breakdown of government order. This, again, is the very real fear in Europe, and it's tough to assume that any economic breakdown would not lead to violent consequences or  a collapse, whole or part, in social order.