Citizens for Legitimate Government
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
1 million vaccine doses sent to Strategic National Stockpile for smallpox bioterror attack on U.S.
July 19, 2010 by legitgov
1 million vaccine doses sent to Strategic National Stockpile for smallpox bioterror attack on U.S. –Under the BARDA contract, Bavarian Nordic will deliver 20 million doses of IMVAMUNE® to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile, with an option for 60 million more doses. 13 Jul 2010 Bavarian Nordic A/S announced today that it has delivered 1 million doses of its smallpox vaccine IMVAMUNE® to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile for use in the event of a smallpox bioterrorism attack on the U.S. IMVAMUNE® is the first vaccine successfully developed under Project BioShield, a U.S. program created by Congress in 2004 to develop and purchase medicines and vaccines to protect the American public from [US lab-created] bioterrorism attacks. IMVAMUNE® was clinically developed and manufactured under contracts with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), as well as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). [Again, we'll make it clear: We will refuse and resist any deadly, mercury and squalene-laden vaccines manufactured by and for US pharmaterrorists, created along with their pandemic false flags as weapons of mass distraction from the BP-Halliburton oil volcano and the AfPak/Iraq wars. --LRP]
BP sells $7 billion in oil and gas assets to Apache Corp.
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
BP sells $7 billion in oil and gas assets to Apache Corp. 21 Jul 2010 BP has sold oil and gas properties in the United States, Egypt and Canada to Houston-based Apache Corp. for $7 billion as part of the oil giant’s effort to raise cash to cover oil spill expenses and bolster its financial position, the two companies announced Tuesday. The sale takes BP most of the way toward its goal of raising $10 billion over the next year by selling exploration and production assets.
Report: Tab for ‘War on terrorism’ tops $1 trillion
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Report: Tab for ‘War on terrorism’ tops $1 trillion 20 Jul 2010 The United States has spent more than $1 trillion on wars since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, a recently released Congressional report says. Adjusting for inflation, the outlays for conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world make the "war on terrorism" second only to World War II. The report "Cost of Major U.S. Wars" by the Congressional Research Service attempts to compare war costs over a more than 230-year period… Since the the 9/11 terror attacks [an inside job], the United States has spent an estimated $1.15 trillion.
Iran to West: Stop backing terrorism
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Iran to West: Stop backing terrorism 20 Jul 2010 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has called on the US and certain European countries to stop supporting terrorism… On Thursday, two bombs were detonated in quick succession in front of the Zahedan Grand Mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. At least 27 people lost their lives and more than 100 others were injured in the incident. Mehmanparast called on Western countries to provide an explanation as to why they back terrorist groups, for instance Jundallah, if they are really opposed to terrorism.
BP Kept Drilling After Report of Leak, Worker Says
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
BP Kept Drilling After Report of Leak, Worker Says 21 Jul 2010 Government investigators looking into the causes of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion are colliding with a frequent obstacle: witnesses canceling their scheduled testimonies. So far, nine witnesses have rejected or delayed testimony here before a panel of federal government officials. Many were top-ranking officials aboard the rig, with critical roles in decisions that may have contributed to the disaster… In Tuesday’s hearings, investigators focused on equipment failures leading up to the explosion. A BP official, Ronald Sepulvado, a well site leader, testified that BP continued drilling for oil in the days before the disaster despite internal reports of a leak on a safety device on the rig.
Congress Will Grill Gold Dealer, Glenn Beck Sponsor
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Congress Will Grill Gold Dealer, Glenn Beck Sponsor –Goldline, Frequent Advertiser on Conservative Talk Shows, Faces Hearing, Lawsuit 20 Jul 2010 Congress will ask top executives from Goldline, the precious metals dealer that is a major sponsor of Glenn Beck’s television and radio programs, to testify about the company’s aggressive sales tactics. "My view is that these commentators are doing a disservice to their viewers," said Rep. Anthony Weiner, a New York Democrat, in an interview with ABC News. Weiner and Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Illinois) announced the hearing Tuesday after an ABC News report in which some customers of Goldline described how they felt cheated by the company.
Elena Kagan approved by Senate Judiciary Committee in 13-6 vote
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Elena Kagan approved by Senate Judiciary Committee in 13-6 vote 21 Jul 2010 Democratic and Republican senators alike lamented the increasingly sharp partisan divide over the Constitution and the courts Tuesday, and then divided mostly along party lines to approve Elena Kagan, President Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court. The lone maverick was Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who voted to confirm Kagan because, he said, she is smart, well-qualified and of good character.
Former MI5 chief demolishes Blair’s defence of the Iraq war
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Former MI5 chief demolishes Blair’s defence of the Iraq war 21 Jul 2010 Tony Blair’s evidence to the Chilcot Inquiry that toppling Saddam Hussein helped make Britain safe from terrorists was dramatically undermined by the former head of MI5 yesterday. Giving evidence to the same inquiry, Eliza Manningham-Buller revealed that there was such a surge of warnings of home-grown terrorist threats after the invasion of Iraq that MI5 asked for – and got – a 100 per cent increase in its budget. Baroness Manningham-Buller, who was director general of MI5 in 2002-07, told the Chilcot panel that MI5 started receiving a "substantially" higher volume of reports that young British Muslims being drawn to al-Qa’ida.
I-580 gunman targeted ACLU, Tides Foundation
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
I-580 gunman targeted ACLU, Tides Foundation –Suspect’s mother told reporters the two-strike felon was angry with left-wing politicians. 20 Jul 2010 (CA) Oakland police say I-580 shootout suspect Byron Williams was headed to San Francisco to commit mass murder when he was stopped by the California Highway Patrol. "We believe that he was on his way to San Francisco to an organization called ‘Tides’ and also to the ACLU for the sole purpose to kill people," said police spokesman Jeff Thomason. Authorities say Williams was armed with a number of high-powered weapons and ammunition during the shootout, which lasted 15 minutes. He and officers fired more than 150 rounds at each other.
Karzai sticks to his guns on 2014 military takeover
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Karzai sticks to his guns on 2014 military takeover 21 Jul 2010 An international conference in Kabul intended as a vital stage in bringing security to Afghanistan was marked by tactical disagreements and mixed messages over the timing of the West’s withdrawal from the costly and ferocious war. Western officials at the half-day summit yesterday, attended by delegates from 40 countries, highlighted President Hamid Karzai’s "pledge" that Afghan troops would be responsible for military operations by 2014 — with the interpretation that British and other Nato forces would be returning home by that date.
Two US civilians shot dead by Afghan soldier
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Two US civilians shot dead by Afghan soldier –Shooting follows killing last week of three British servicemen at hands of Afghan policeman 20 Jul 2010 Two US civilians were shot dead by an Afghan soldier in northern Afghanistan today as a major international conference agreed a strategy for the withdrawal of foreign troops. The shooting, involving an Afghan Army trainer at a weapons training area near Mazar-e-Sharif, highlights the difficulties faced by foreign troops.
Iraq war radicalised generation in UK and raised terror threat, ex-MI5 boss tells Chilcot inquiry
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Iraq war radicalised generation in UK and raised terror threat, ex-MI5 boss tells Chilcot inquiry 20 Jul 2010 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned repeatedly by MI5 that going to war with Iraq would lead to a huge surge in the terrorist threat to the UK, the former head of MI5 said today. Giving evidence to the official inquiry into the war, Baroness Manningham-Buller said that the service had struggled to cope with the number of plots emerging in the aftermath of the invasion in 2003.
Schwarzenegger announces annual Reagan day
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Schwarzenegger announces annual Reagan day 20 Jul 2010 California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that the US state will celebrate Ronald Reagan Day annually on February 6. Gov Schwarzenegger said the move was to acknowledge the former US president’s life accomplishments [Iran-Contra, arms-for-hostages, savings & loan scandals and their bailouts, union-busting] and his contributions to California. Reagan – who was born on February 6, 1911 and died on June 5, 2004 – was governor of California from 1967-1975 before holding the office of president between 1980 and 1988. [Raygun Day: Gag me with a chainsaw *and* mega barf alert!]
Ex-USDA official insists she was told White House wanted her to quit
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Ex-USDA official insists she was told White House wanted her to quit 20 Jul 2010 While officials say the White House didn’t ask for Shirley Sherrod’s resignation, the former black Agriculture Department employee insisted Tuesday that the push for her to step down came from the Obama administration. But Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said he asked her to resign without interacting with the White House.
NAACP retracts criticism of USDA worker
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
NAACP retracts criticism of USDA worker 20 Jul 1010 NAACP leaders are calling on the Obama administration to reconsider its ousting of a black Agriculture Department worker who was pushed out of her job over racially tinged remarks, reversing their previous criticism of the employee. NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous said in a statement that the group was "snookered" into believing that USDA employee Shirley Sherrod expressed racist sentiments at a local NAACP meeting in Georgia earlier this year. Jealous said conservative activist Andrew Breitbart, whose website posted [an edited] video of Sherrod’s remarks, deceived millions of people by releasing only partial clips. He said the full video makes clear that Sherrod was telling a story of racial unity.
US chain store boycotts Israeli goods
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
US chain store boycotts Israeli goods –Olympia is hometown of Rachel Corrie 20 Jul 2010 An American chain store has boycotted sales of Israeli products to protest at the policies of the Tel Aviv’s regime against Palestinians. The board of directors of the Olympia Food Co-op in Washington decided last week that no more Israeli goods will be sold at its two grocery stores in the city.
Bachmann’s Tea Party Caucus Approved
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Bachmann’s Tea Party Caucus Approved 19 Jul 2010 A House committee has approved Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann’s proposal to create an official House Tea Party Caucus. Bachmann announced via Twitter [LOL] that the Committee on House Administration approved her request. The new caucus, Bachmann announced last week, will focus on "fiscal responsibility, adherence to the Constitution, and limited government." [Really? These hypocritical dirt-bags didn't give a *damn* about same when George W. Bush was torching the Constitution and blowing through the 236 billion dollar Clinton budget surplus. But then, Bush wasn't black. Sorry, but I can't see any other reason why the teabagging didn't begin under Bush. --LRP]
U.S. Navy Successfully Uses Laser to Shoot Down Drones
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
U.S. Navy Successfully Uses Laser to Shoot Down Drones 20 Jul 2010 The U.S. Navy has used a a laser weapon to shoot down four unmanned aerial vehicles in a test. The successful test of the Laser Weapon System off the coast of California was announced during the Farnborough International Air Show, which is taking place this week in England. The technology, jointly developed with Raytheon, used industrial strength lasers, is more than just your run-of-the-mill PR exercise. In its write-up of the technology, Scientific American correctly notes that the shoot-down of the drones over water constitutes an advance over previous Raytheon tests which focused on static targets.
MSNBC: ‘This just in. Lindsay Lohan has a new mug shot.’
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Lindsay Lohan: Weapon of Mass Distraction 20 Jul 2010 The talking head on MSNBC just announced: ‘This just in. Lindsay Lohan has a new mug shot.’ Notice that images of wildlife poisoned in the BP-Halliburton oil volcano have entirely vanished from the media landscape? –LRP
Image by David DeesExtension of Benefits for the Jobless Clears Senate Hurdle
July 20, 2010 by legitgov
Senate vote ends GOP filibuster of extended jobless benefits –A final Senate vote could come before the end of the day, and approval in the House is expected Wednesday. 20 Jul 2010 The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday 60-40 to end a Republican-led filibuster of legislation that would extend unemployment benefits for an estimated 2.5 million Americans. The procedural move sets the stage for a final Senate vote, possibly later Tuesday, and approval in the House on Wednesday. The Senate had failed to pass the extension on three previous attempts since June. The seating of Carte Goodwin as the new Democratic senator from West Virginia just before the vote supplied the necessary votes to overcome a key procedural hurdle.
