Image of Handcuffed and Helpless:There’s a naive idea floating around that an innocent person should never be afraid of cops
Handcuffed and Helpless:There’s a naive idea floating around that an innocent person should never be afraid of cops
fee.org link posted by 1061 days ago in politics Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
What you are about to read is not a philosophical argument. It’s a personal testimony. The aim of telling this story is neither to make a political statement, nor to score points for a particular i...
Image of The disappeared: Chicago police detain Americans at abuse-laden 'black site'
The disappeared: Chicago police detain Americans at abuse-laden 'black site'
theguardian.com link posted by 1212 days ago in politics
Exclusive: Secret interrogation facility in Chicago reveals creeping aspects of war on terror in US city as accounts describe shackling and brutality without basic rights. The Chicago police de...
Image of Woman Kills Husband in Car Crash, Wins Right to Sue Herself in Utah Court
Woman Kills Husband in Car Crash, Wins Right to Sue Herself in Utah Court
thelibertarianrepublic.com link posted by 1216 days ago in politics
And just when you think the legal system couldn't be more stupid... A darkly absurd tale that could only happen in America.
Image of Dick Cheney's "A Few Good Men" moment - Bush knew all about CIA interrogation methods... "Did you order the torture?" "You're God-damn right I did!"
Dick Cheney's "A Few Good Men" moment - Bush knew all about CIA interrogation methods... "Did you order the torture?" "You're God-damn right I did!"
bbc.co.uk link posted by 1287 days ago in politics
Do you recall this memorable scene in the movie A Few Good Men? It appears Dick Cheney is now playing Jack Nicholson's character Colonel Jessep. The BBC's headline is "President George W...
Image of Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
Civil forfeiture - cops are legally permitted to take stuff away from anyone with near-total impunity. No crime required. Your chances to get it back are slim to none. Last Week Tonight's funny man John Oliver nails it
youtube.com link posted by 1300 days ago in politics
Did you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can! It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a wei...