tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60197678245037571902024-03-13T05:40:33.161-07:00Bad Actor http.//badactorinsf.blogspot.comJust blowing off steam.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-24033907381838604232009-01-16T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-16T14:08:55.150-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE p7Then, Senator Reid surprised the GOP by taking the Senate into a closed session which resulted in an agreement with the GOP leadership to put the Phase II investigation back on track.<br /><br />The remaining question is whether the United States and the world will seek justice for the crimes committed or will we passively witness Paul Revere riding side-saddle to deliver the ultimate whitewash, "So it never happens again."<br /><br />We must remember that the USA is the collective heart that beats for all and corruption of any sort restricts its rhythm; so, seek it out, cast your pebble to expose it and create a wave to destroy it.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-89467496840856485492009-01-16T13:33:00.000-08:002009-01-16T13:55:38.066-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE P6<span style="font-style: italic;">Dear Chairman Roberts: I am increasingly dismayed by the delay in completing the Committee's "Phase II" investigation into intelligence prior to the Iraq War. As you know, the Committee voted unanimously on February 12, 2004, to investigate five questions on pre-war intelligence, including the use of intelligence by policymakers. Nearly eighteen months later, much work remains before these questions will be satisfactorily answered. In addition to the terms set out early last year, the Committee should address the significant issues raised by the so-called "Downing Street Memo"--whether the "intelligence and facts were being fixed" to support the policy of using military force against Iraq. This claim raises serious questions about the use of intelligence and whether intelligence resources were unduly focused away from other priorities in order to provide additional--and as we have found--flawed intelligence on Iraq. It would also be my preference to include in Phase II any new revelations concerning the CURVEBALL case since the Committee's first Iraq report---I urge you to take whatever steps are needed to complete the Phase II investigation----Senator Dianne Feinstein<br /></span>Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-7903652694869047412009-01-16T12:56:00.000-08:002009-01-16T13:11:29.354-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE P5I received a letter from Senator Dianne Feinstein thanking me for my efforts which included her message to Senator Roberts, dated September 29, 2005.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Dear Mr. Hurst: I understand your serious concerns regarding the decision to invade Iraq based on what we now know was very weak, incomplete, and in some cases dead wrong intelligence. As such, on July 29, 2005, I sent the attached letter to Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee urging the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to complete its investigation into the use of intelligence by policymakers prior to the Iraq war. Please know that I will continue to push for a complete and thorough investigation.</span>Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-52818708294008038782009-01-16T12:44:00.000-08:002009-01-16T12:55:57.222-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE p4Clearly the public was fed up eith the clap-trap coming out of the White House and wanted a full investigation. There was much talk about the twisting of intelligence to support the invasion and Representative Barbara Lee asked the President and Secretary of State to divulge information leading up to the invasion of Iraq. I wanted to know the truth so I wrote a letter to Rep Lee with copies to the California Democrat contingent and attached a copy of my letter to Kofi Annan to each. It was the only rock in my arsenal and I sent it on September 28, 2005, with the hope it would hit something or give those weary of fighting a GOP stonewall an emotional and psychological lift.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-73741135087888613552009-01-16T12:22:00.000-08:002009-01-16T12:42:44.305-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE P3On September 26, 2004, the Chicago Tribune reported that Mr. Annan stated, "From our point of view, from the U>N> Charter point of view, it was illegal." Also in 2004, the initial report by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (Phase I) was completed. But, Bush's use of intelligence was not explored; therefore, Phase II was demanded by the democrats and its completion was promised by the committee chairman, Senator Pat Roberts (R) Kansas. Nevertheless, time passed and in 2005 Phase II had been placed on the "back burner." A statement by Senator Wyden reflected the mood of the democrats who were being stymied by the GOP controlled committee.<br />"Last year, the Senate Intelligence Committee, on which serve, promised to find the answers the American people have a right to know about this nation's march to an ill-advised war. More than a year and a half after that promise was made, Phase II of the committee's report on pre-war intelligence still has not been delivered--only a parade of excuses."Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-28643758671159523062009-01-16T12:03:00.000-08:002009-01-16T12:19:43.212-08:00A PEBBLE CREATED A WAVE p2The excuses given for the invasion became more contrived as deaths of Iraqi citizens and our troops continued to mount. All of the excuses became transparent efforts to justify an illegal and unjust war. What could an average citizen in his seventies do to stop the carnage and pillage ? I felt that I had but one choice so I wrote a letter to Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and it was delivered on February 18, 2004. I asked if the invasion was legal. I had to fight the tears when I quoted: <span style="font-style: italic;">An unproked missile attack during "shock and awe" on the home of Ali Ismaeel Abbas (aka "little Billy Smith") killed his pregnant mother, step-father and younger brother. The missile blast also tore both arms from the body of the twelve-year-old who was subsequently advised, "No, your arms will not grow back !"</span>Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-11359885075763759762009-01-16T11:33:00.000-08:002009-01-16T12:01:39.395-08:00A Pebble Created a Wave p1<span style="font-style: italic;">THE ECONOMIC SYSTEM (SKINNER AND KUHLMAN) EXCERPT : The basis of this country is freedom. Thus, free speech, free inquiry and freedom of religion are part and parcel of the same thing. In a totalitarian society without freedom of inquiry, mistakes will be accepted as the truth. The answer which is decided upon by those in power automatically becomes the "correct" answer. In a democratic society, answers to problems must be subject to the assault of free intellectual inquiry and such answers will continue to be accepted as the truth only as long as they are able to meet successfully the challenge of freely inquiring minds.</span><br /><br />The use of various methods to squelch "free inquiry" by the Bush administration have diminished our democracy. The Bush role as a war-time President has attempted to broaden the Executive Branch beyond the checks and balances provided in the Constitution. The invasion of Iraq provided that platform.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-67832647364633777732009-01-16T11:12:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:25:35.655-08:00Farewell BushBush presented himself as bulwark even though he was in charge BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER the attack on 9/11 and failed to act even though he was forewarned People forget his blunder that forced a spy plane to land in China, the retention of its crew, the compromising of classified equipment, the ultimate dismantling and crating of the plane and the return of the parts to the USA via a Russian cargo plane. Watching Bush puff up and spin more lies was sickening.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-7963410294954885172008-12-04T11:29:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:51:06.613-08:00SARAH PALIN ( GOP SALE) Slightly soiled thong--will make comfy earmuffs on blustery days. (TOWEL) It was her chance to say, "Vet this !" (GOP LEADERSHIP) The only place you will see Sarah Palin is in a computer-aged picture on the side of a milk carton. (DEPRESSING NEWS) Hope she does not see the new label --Plumber and Dumber. (VP DEBATE) Reading her answers from cue cards made her look like someone fishing without a hook.<br /><br />ENOUGH, I SAY !! REST IN PEACE, SARAH.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-43495208845568821992008-12-04T11:19:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:23:59.771-08:00NYC SUBWAY TERROR Why would a terrorist group strike when our country has been reduced to a puking shambles from within. It would make more sense for them to apply for some of that bail-out money and buy the subway system.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-1328911201883451852008-12-04T10:59:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:15:28.697-08:00EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT People, keep your secret ballot or be prepared for intimidation to force you to comply. I have never been "anti-union" but I have fought against behavior which purports to be "for the union" but is actually unlawful and intended to stifle free expression and impose oppression. For example, you don't want to sign the card and refuse only to find your windshield shattered at the end of your shift. It only takes one such incident for a few to impose their views on the entire group. Your only protection is in the secret ballot and that is the reason it exists. We should have learned something from the last eight years of smarmy titles to disguise the rot of the proposal and "trust me" promises. The secret ballot is your power; so, do not give it up without a fight.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-74402836581167071972008-12-04T10:13:00.000-08:002008-12-04T10:51:03.516-08:00. 1. "If we knew the truth about WMDs" Forget the WMD bullshit and accept the fact that the invasion was for oil, oil , oil. Rove is a political bottom-feeder trying to justify the crime of the century. He should explain why the USA has been unable to defeat a country smaller than Texas which had its armed forces decimated during the gulf war, sans an air force and monitored so tightly by no-fly zones that an oil-for-food program was set up so Iraq could purchase food and medicines for its people. The Bush/Cheney administration raped a sovereign nation to steal its natural resources and even the bottom-feeders are culpable. The "boot-on-the-neck" (surge), the wanton killing of woman and children "suspected" of insurgency (a term that Rumsfeld tried to change because it means: RISING IN REVOLT ) following an illegal invasion of their homeland (per Kofi Annan) are war crimes of varying descriptions: genocide, crimes against humanity and simply murder to sate greed. If the USA and the world at large can't address these crimes in a duly constitued court of law, it portends a dismal future for us all.Bad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6019767824503757190.post-80970166587480129722008-11-25T14:19:00.000-08:002008-11-25T14:23:34.080-08:00helloThis is my first effort at bloggingBad Actorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18388101966861824546noreply@blogger.com1