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Whistleblower Thomas Drake Debunks Claim That The NSA Is Keeping You Safe by Paul Lawrence

Thomas Drake

Whistleblower Debunks Claim That The NSA Is Keeping You Safe

This article was written by Paul Lawrence and originally published at Eyes Open Report

Thomas Drake, a whistleblowing predecessor of Snowden, published a written testimony in the Guardian news explaining how the information that Snowden is releasing is exactly what he saw during his time working at the NSA.

In the testimony he goes on to describe his involvement in pre- and post-9/11 surveillance and how he had begun speaking out from within the agency.

Unlike Snowden, Drake took up his concerns with the unconstitutionality of the spying in accordance with the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act. Directly addressing the highest levels of the NSA and making confessions as a material witness for two 9/11 congressional investigations.

Thomas Drake claims that intelligence gathered from pre-September 11th surveillance could have prevented the terror attacks that brought down three World Trade Center skyscrapers, if the NSA would have just disclosed it with other agencies.

This claim by Drake completely discredits the idea that the NSA mass intelligence gathering is solely to keep the American people safe.

This information certainly was never made clear to Steven Bucci, writer for The Foundry Conservative Policy News blog, who wrote an article defending the surveillance titled, Phone Records and the NSA: Legal and Keeping America Safe.

He tries to make the argument that Americans must “understand that these programs keep us safe and allow the U.S. to adapt to the ever-changing, and very real, terrorist threat.”

Dianne Fienstein and Mike Rogers, who both occupy chairs on the Committee on Intelligence, also defend the disregard of the fourth amendment by claiming the NSA snooping keeps everyone safe.
Watch Fienstein and Rogers tell you why it’s in your best interest to be surveilled by government here.

If this were true, then there’s certainly no reason Thomas Drake would have confessed in front of two congressional investigations of 9/11 the fact that the NSA could have stopped the Twin Towers from falling.

Also, those claims make little sense when considering the fact that Drake went under the shield of the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act and directly bumped up against those running the worldwide wire taping programs at the highest levels.

The revelations of these NSA whistleblowers is without a doubt enough to force a country-wide debate on the intent of mass data gathering, and the legality of it all.

By Drake’s admissions the NSA’s only goal is to gather as much intelligence as they possibly can.

Keeping the American people safe is not exactly on their radar.

Read Drake’s write up here.

The revelations out of the German magazine Der Speigel of the bugging of EU offices and computer networks by US intelligence reinforces the arguments of those such as Drake, that the surveillance grid is being used for the advantage of a few at the exposure of everyone.

Drake’s testimony is jam-packed with information that is enough to shatter the establishment’s defensive arguments for the surveillance.

We need to hold those like Thomas Drake and Edward Snowden in high regard for standing up for the Constitution.

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Happy 4th of July 2013

 

It is necessary for every American, with becoming energy to endeavor to stop the dissemination of principles evidently destructive of the cause for which they have bled. It must be the combined virtue of the rulers and of the people to do this, and to rescue and save their civil and religious rights from the outstretched arm of tyranny, which may appear under any mode or form of government.
  

Mercy Warren, History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution, 1805

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Showdens Statement Released Through Weakileaks on July 1, 2013

Edward Snowden's statement released through WikiLeaks – full text

Full text of a statement released by Edward Snowden through Wikileaks

Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow


One week ago I left Hong Kong after it became clear that my freedom and safety were under threat for revealing the truth. My continued liberty has been owed to the efforts of friends new and old, family, and others who I have never met and probably never will. I trusted them with my life and they returned that trust with a faith in me for which I will always be thankful.

On Thursday, President Obama declared before the world that he would not permit any diplomatic "wheeling and dealing" over my case. Yet now it is being reported that after promising not to do so, the President ordered his Vice President to pressure the leaders of nations from which I have requested protection to deny my asylum petitions.

This kind of deception from a world leader is not justice, and neither is the extralegal penalty of exile. These are the old, bad tools of political aggression. Their purpose is to frighten, not me, but those who would come after me.

For decades the United States of America have been one of the strongest defenders of the human right to seek asylum. Sadly, this right, laid out and voted for by the U.S. in Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is now being rejected by the current government of my country. The Obama administration has now adopted the strategy of using citizenship as a weapon. Although I am convicted of nothing, it has unilaterally revoked my passport, leaving me a stateless person. Without any judicial order, the administration now seeks to stop me exercising a basic right. A right that belongs to everybody. The right to seek asylum.

In the end the Obama administration is not afraid of whistleblowers like me, Bradley Manning or Thomas Drake. We are stateless, imprisoned, or powerless. No, the Obama administration is afraid of you. It is afraid of an informed, angry public demanding the constitutional government it was promised – and it should be.

I am unbowed in my convictions and impressed at the efforts taken by so many.

Edward Joseph Snowden

Monday 1st July 2013

Liver Cleanse Diet: 11 Ways to Support the Body’s Fat and Toxin Processing Wonder by Christina Sarich

Source:   http://www.sportyshealth.com.au/Liver-Health/

Liver Cleanse Diet: 11 Ways to Support the Body’s Fat and Toxin Processing Wonder

by Christina Sarich

Natural Society,  1 July 2013


The liver is essential for so many things, but most importantly, it is one of the most vital internal organ to support weight loss and help us to detox from the millions of poisons in our air, water, and soil. Without the liver, and bile produced by the organ, we simply couldn’t lose weight, no matter how much we exercised or ate sensibly.

This is because the liver helps to create and process special enzymes called lipase that digest fats – and guess where most of the toxins in our bodies are stored when they aren’t running through our bloodstream – you guessed it – in our fat! It is essential to include detoxifying foods every single day to naturally have a liver cleanse diet.

Because the liver helps to create and process special enzymes called lipase that digest fats – and guess where most of the toxins in our bodies are stored when they aren’t running through our bloodstream – you guessed it – in our fat!

It should come as no surprise that those with clogged and over-taxed livers have a very difficult time losing weight, or feel that they have no energy to carry them through the day. They might also suffer from other ailments like acne, eczema, psoriasis, bloating, headaches, and more, from carrying around an excessive toxic burden. Our poor liver need some help!

Without bile, made by the liver, the body could neither take in nutrients or expel unnecessary matter that our bodies don’t need. Further, without proper bile production and bile acids, we can’t lose weight! We shouldn’t even consider trying to lose weight if our livers are clogged and toxically overloaded!

• The liver’s main job is to aid the lipase enzymes to digest fats; if your liver or gallbladder (where bile acids are stored) are not working properly, fats and toxins will not be broken down correctly and will start building up, thereby causing weight gain.

• The liver is the largest internal detoxification organ, so it should be attended to in any weight loss plan. When we eat poorly, the liver actually makes more fat (to store the toxins) and keeps us overweight. Consuming herbs that support bile production and overall liver cleansing help us to eliminate the toxins instead of hold onto them.

• When the liver is ‘feeling better’ it starts to work more efficiently and frees up energy to motivate us to move more. We then experience boundless energy and actually want to exercise – leading to more weight loss.

The Start to Your Liver Cleanse Diet

The following herbs and liver cleansing foods support liver detoxification:

• Garlic - Due to allicin and selenium, which both help the liver to detox the body.

• Borotutu Bark – Derived from African Borututu tree bark (Cochlospermum angolensis), this herb has been used for centuries to support the liver as well as gastrointestinal problems.

• Organic Virgin Apple Cider Vinegar – With it’s vitamins, minerals and alkalinity-restoring capabilities, ACV is wonderful for supporting the liver.

• Milk Thistle – An herb used for over 2000 years to support the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys.

• Grapefruit – High in vitamin C, enzymes, and antioxidants that support liver functioning.

• Leafy Greens – Due to high antioxidant levels. These can be kale, spinach, collards, etc.

• Green Tea – Due to its catechins which support liver detox.

• Apples – Apples are full of pectin, and pectin supports detoxification through the bowels, it making the liver’s job easier as it lessens it’s toxic burden.

• Beets and Carrots – Due to high levels of carotenoids and plant-flavanoids.

• Avocados – Full of glutathione that helps the liver detox toxic chemicals.

• Chicory Root – This beautiful herb with sky blue flowers has been used for over a thousand years to cure liver disease, including jaundice.

The above foods are great to include in your liver cleanse diet, but don’t stop there! Learn how to clean your liver with these 5 natural liver-cleansing tips while implementing a liver cleanse diet. This vital organ deserves more attention than you might think.

Source:

Natural Society

 

Best Wishes To All Freedom Loving People

 






Best wishes to all freedom loving people
wherever they may be found.

5 Poison ‘Medicines’ Women Should Avoid and Replace with Natural Remedies by Christina Sarich

5 Poison ‘Medicines’ Women Should Avoid and Replace with Natural Remedies

by Christina Sarich

Natural Society,  1 July 2013


While science is always developing, the western world is slow to alter its ways in the face of evidence pointing to the dangers or inefficiency of new medicine and realizations that old treatments could replace current medicines. As ludicrous as this sounds, it is no different than some of the decisions we make with our health. Everyone could make some beneficial changes, and a woman’s well-being is often neglected due to these hard-sticking myths about our health. Here are 5 ‘medicines’ that can easily be replaced with more natural alternatives:

1. Uva Ursi Instead of Antibiotoics

Antibiotics are already over-prescribed for many ailments, and they are causing bacteria to become stronger and more resistant to the prescription drugs that are often prescribed. Urinary tract infections are often stubborn and are primarily treated in allopathic medicine with more than one type of antibiotic. This type of infection can happen often in women, and is sometimes referred to as ‘the honeymooner’s disease.’
Uva Ursi, also known as bearberry, has been used for centuries as a natural diuretic and homeopathic treatment for ailments like urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation, and other inflammatory diseases primarily due to two chemical constituents: arbutin and hydroquinone. The herb is also full of antioxidants and has an astringent affect, so it naturally fights unwanted bacteria. Conversely, antibiotics disrupt the natural flora of the gut and wipe out all the good bacteria in the bladder and urethra so that persistent urinary tract infections are more likely to occur.

2. Chrysin in Passion Flower Extracts Instead of Breast Cancer Drugs

Many of the estrogen-stopping drugs found in aromatase-inhibitors made by the pharmaceutical companies can wreck havoc on a woman’s body. They are often used to treat breast cancer, but with prolonged use they cause liver inflammation and even cancer. Chrysin, a naturally occurring flavanoid in passion flower, has shown to effectively reduce inflammation which leads to this type of cancer through the Cox 2 pathway.


 

3. Stop Giving Your Baby BPA-Filled Teething Rings and use Baltic Amber Instead

While many baby teething rings are filled with BPA (biosphenal A), an industrial chemical which can adversely affect your baby’s brain and development, Baltic amber teething necklaces and rings made with real amber and not counterfeit are full of succinic acid. Baltic amber specifically has an 8% concentration of this beneficial natural compound. Amber found in the Baltic region has been used throughout Europe for centuries as a natural antibiotic and cure for numerous ailments.

4. Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps Instead of Medications that Harm the Endocrine System

There are two types of menstrual cramps: primary and secondary dysmenorrheal. They are both equally debilitating for millions of women. Instead of popping Midol like candy, try increasing your omega 3 fatty acids, eat more magnesium and try acupressure. These will all save endocrine system from producing more stress hormones, which can happen due to the high levels of caffeine in products like Midol. Overuse of Ibuprofin or aspirin can also adversely affect your gastrointestinal system. Check out our home remedies for menstrual cramps page for more natural alternatives.

5. Breathe, Meditate or Do Yoga Instead of Taking Anti-Depressants

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association said that many medications like Paxil and Prozac were no more effective than a placebo pill, but they have a whole lot of unsavory side effects. If you are feeling blue, try taking a deep diaphragmatic breath, as suggested by a recent NPR program, meditate (it has been proven to be more effective at reducing pain than morphine) or do some yoga, which naturally relieves deep emotional and psychological tensions from the body.

Source:

Natural Society