Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Bad River Drums Arrive at the Capitol January 25, 2012 - YouTube
Okay, a little context for far-flung friends about this video. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Waler gave his "state of the state" address tonight. Simultaneously, a corporate-written anti-environmental mining bill is being voted on in the Assembly tomorrow. The bill is believed to have been written by Cline Group, whose taconite mine (G-Tac) would significantly encroach on the sovereignty of the Bad River ...Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, by rendering their hunting and wild rice gathering grouns hopelessly polluted with mining tailings and waste.
The drum group in this video are signing the "AIM Song" (acc. to Robert DesJarlait of Red Lake Chippewa). It is sung at protests nationwide and among First Nations in Canada. N-joy. There is actually just one drum in this song. Bobby Gee
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FBI arrests cops for rampant abuse of Latinos — RT
OK, so this morning the FBI arrests four police officers in East Haven, Connecticut, and accuses them for bullying and harassing Latino residents.
Asked what he would do today for the Latino community in his town, the mayor of East Haven said he didn't know, but he might go home and have tacos.
It's on tape.
Bulgaria Bans Gas Fracking, Thwarting Chevron Drilling Plan - Businessweek www.businessweek.com Bulgarian lawmakers banned hydraulic fracturing and es
"While fracking has made the U.S the world’s largest gas producer, it has also raised concerns that the technique pollutes drinking water and causes earthquakes. The ban halts the process of issuing permits to Texas-based Integrity Towers Inc. and Denver-based oil producer Direct Petroleum Exploration Inc., which were interested in shale-gas exploration in Bulgaria.
“The ban is for an indefinite period of time and is valid for the whole territory of the country, including the Black Sea territorial waters,” Valentin Nikolov, a lawmaker in the ruling Gerb party, said in parliament today.
France was the first country in the world to outlaw hydraulic fracturing of shale rocks last July. Last year exploration was suspended in the German state of North Rhine- Westphalia as well as in northwest England, where fracturing gas wells caused two tremors." Read More Here | Bulgaria Bans Gas Fracking, Thwarting Chevron Drilling Plan - Businessweek
Follow Fracking Issues Directly on this Facebook Page | LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE! BAN HYDRAULIC FRACTURE IN MICHIGAN
"TOMORROW- Your presence is needed in Madison- 5 to 7 pm, Weds Jan 25 - Bury the Mining Bill Protest Rally
Video by Ladyforward
"This absolute totalitarian move on the part of Stone and the Wisconsin Fascists to deny international law is more than just wrong. It’s immoral. The State does not have the power to deny treaty rights, nor to they have the power to alter those nations’ rights. But judging from their track record of repeatedly abandoning their posts as elected officials who swore to uphold the US constitution and protect it and the people of the State, this act of treason is not surprising.
But what Stone’s words should be is the final wake-up call as to the level of criminality we are being governed by. By moving this bill out of committee and onto the floor of the Assembly Thursday, they have declared war on us all.
When will this end? Understand in no uncertain terms: if they allow a mine to go into the Penokees, they begin the next phase of the genocide of the Native American people, beginning with the Bad River Tribe. It appears that Republican Representatives Stone, Loudenbeck, Williams and all the other Fascists will set their sights next on the non-Native Americans, as their actions will directly result in the loss of potable water in most of the northwestern part of the state. Without water, we will all die." Barbara With Read Full Article Here | wcmcoop.com/members/wisconsin-fascists-declare-war-on-sovereign-nations-of-wisconsin/
DIRECT Link to information below | Occupy the Capitol Reunion | Occupy Wisconsin
"TOMORROW- Your presence is needed in Madison- 5 to 7 pm, Weds Jan 25 - Bury the Mining Bill Protest Rally - at the State Street corner of Capitol Square. Protesting AB426 and Wetlands Deregulation Bill AB463.
AB246 has already passed the Assembly Committee, today, and will face a full Assembly vote on Thursday. TOMORROW is the only opportunity for the People to express their opposition to these destructive Bills that are poised to further violate treaties with our Indigenous brothers and sisters in Wisconsin.Occupy Milwaukee Join us to help BURY THE BILL! "~ MP
Full listing of Events here | Occupy the Capitol Reunion | Occupy WisconsinJanuary 24th Tuesday
- 10 am, Tues Jan 24 – Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Executive Session, State Capitol room 412 East, Madison, will be discussing and voting on amendments to AB426, and voting to pass the bill on to the full Assembly on Thursday. More info
- Noon Solidarity sing a long
January 25th Wednesday
- 10am – 6 pm The PEOPLE’S State of the State
Open testimony: 10-5, North Hearing Room, 2nd Floor FB Event
“10 am to 5 pm, Weds Jan 25 – People’s State of the State Hearing, State Capitol North Hearing room. Members of the public invited to share their thoughts on the state of our state; hearing will be livestreamed by www.indiancountrytv.com. More info“ - At 11am in the State Capitol Occupy Milwaukee 99 Event – Senate Parlor
- 12 pm (Noon)- Solidarity Sing a Long Save Solidarity Sing-along – Protect 1st Amendment(reunion)
- 5 to 7 Pm Protest “BURY The BILL” protest Face book Link Meet at Lady Forward, State Street / The Capitol Square Protesting AB426 and Wetlands Deregulation Bill AB463. More info
- 7 pm, Weds Jan 25 – State of the State Address by Scott Walker in the Assembly Chambers. Admission to Assembly Gallery by invitation only, but the Capitol rotunda will be open.
- Pot Luck Wednesday Night after the Rally!
January 26th Thursday
- from 10am -6 pm. The People will be putting AB426 on trial. Detail on FaceBook The People’s Tribunal of AB426 10 am to 6 pm,
“Thurs Jan 26 – People’s Tribunal on AB426, State Capitol North Hearing room. Members of the public invited to share their testimonials, complaints, petitions, and alternative job growth suggestions to unsustainable mining. More info“ - 12 pm (Noon)- Solidarity Sing a Long Save Solidarity Sing-along – Protect 1st Amendment(reunion)
George Soros predicts riots, police state and class war for America — RT
George Soros, Chairman of Soros Fund Management (AFP Photo / Brendan SMIALOWSKI)
Addressing the issue of inequality, Soros tells Newsweek that the main issue that will make or break a reelection for US President Barack Obama will be whether or not the rich end up being taxed more. Among the current frontrunners in the Republic Party’s race for the GOP nomination, wealth and taxes have been of the biggest concern of party rivals. The top candidates have made millions off of investments, and at a time of immense inequality, represent what 99 percent of Americans don’t. Taxing the rich to a bigger degree might finally bring a chance, and Soros says, “It shouldn’t be a difficult argument for Obama to make.”
Mining Bill Protesters Swarm Madison | Ashland Current
Jenna Pope
Tomorrow is an important day at the Capitol. Hope to see you there!
Mining Bill Protesters Swarm Madison | Ashland CurrentCitizens from around the state are planning to protest the proposed Assembly iron mining bill Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.
Tomorrow is an important day at the Capitol. Hope to see you there!
Mining Bill Protesters Swarm Madison | Ashland Current