Tag Archives: civil liberties
Posted on August 7, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Since leaving office, former US President Jimmy Carter has taken some controversial stances, particularly when it comes to foreign policy and the protection of some civil liberties. During his presidency, he governed as a devout statist, with disastrous policies like … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 18, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Jorge Gato over at The Dollar Vigilante posted a shocking compilation of government abuses and absurdities on a blog called “15 More Reasons for Fleeing the Police State.” We think you should check it out. Browse the 15 reasons below, … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 9, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Cities nationwide have been ramping up police-state style “security theater” policies, and Music City, USA is no exception. Nashville is now littered with spy cameras, including on private property, with one even positioned in an above-view (unfortunately for people in … Continue reading →
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Posted on June 28, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Civil liberties activists have continuously warned the public that unchecked power is likely to be abused. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the US government passed a series of unconstitutional anti-terrorism measures which have effectively decimated the Bill of … Continue reading →
Posted in Movie Monday | Tagged civil liberties, Feature, First Amendment, Gas Land, Mark Ruffalo, Pop Friday, Terrorist Watch List, The Hulk | Comments on Facebook
Posted on June 21, 2013 by Barry Donegan
The upcoming video game Watch Dogs, set for release on PC and game consoles towards the end of 2013, puts players in control of fictional hacker and vigilante Aiden Pearce. The game takes place in a dystopian re-imagination of Chicago … Continue reading →
Posted in Constitution Watch | Tagged civil liberties, E3, Feature, NSA, Pop Friday, spying, Surveillance, Video Game, Watch Dogs | Comments on Facebook
Posted on June 11, 2013 by Barry Donegan
In the US, civil libertarians serve an important role by keeping a watchful eye on government policies that could come into conflict with our constitutional traditions. The Daily Caller is reporting on a wacky new program, initiated by the National Highway … Continue reading →
Posted in Tin Foil Tuesday | Tagged Blood, Checkpoint, civil liberties, DNA, Feature, Roadblock, Tin Foil Tuesday, Tinfoil Tuesday | Comments on Facebook
Posted on June 6, 2013 by Barry Donegan
No citizen has a right to commit acts of aggression and violence against a police officer or anyone else, for that matter. Also, most people find it mainstream for a legislature to assess a criminal penalty against someone for resisting … Continue reading →
Posted in Constitution Watch | Tagged Annoying a Police Officer, civil liberties, constitution, Feature, New York Assembly | Comments on Facebook
Posted on May 14, 2013 by Barry Donegan
This has been a rough week for the Obama administration. After new revelations emerged regarding the Benghazi disaster, additional scandals burst forth in a sudden cluster. First off, the IRS just admitted to discriminating against conservative and Tea Party oriented … Continue reading →
Posted in Tin Foil Tuesday | Tagged Associated Press, civil liberties, Conservative Groups, DOJ, Feature, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, Intimidation, IRS, spying, Tea Party, Tin Foil Tuesday, Tinfoil Tuesday | Comments on Facebook
Posted on April 30, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Governments around the world have struggled to maintain authoritarian controls during the rise of the information age. Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have decentralized media consumption, making it more difficult for governments to control information. User-generated content sites … Continue reading →
Posted in Tin Foil Tuesday | Tagged Censorship, civil liberties, Feature, Freedom of Speech, Google, Privacy, Tin Foil Tuesday, Tinfoil Tuesday | Comments on Facebook
Posted on April 2, 2013 by Barry Donegan
In the United States of America, citizens expect blind justice and the right to freedom of speech. Since robust debate is a major part of our democratic republic’s functionality, opposition viewpoints have always been considered “protected speech.” It’s fundamentally unlawful … Continue reading →
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