01 September 2008

I am focusing in this entry on events in Minneapolis where people gathering to protest the criminal actions of the Republican controlled/manipulated government at the Republican National Convention. Houses are being raided, people are being detained and otherwise hassled and intimidated by the police.

I am posting some links here. Please look at them.

Crackdown begins: Food Not Bombs house among Saturday raids
Massive Police Raids on Suspected Protestors in Minneapolis
NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51
NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51 explained on Wikipedia
Police State RNC: A Nun and Eight Others Swept into Unmarked Van by Cops in Minnesota
Permaculture Education Bus Seized by Twin Cities Police at RNC
Federal Government Involved In Raids On Protesters

On another note, here is a link to a live webcam in New Orleans for those of us watching closely.

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