Woke up this morning feeling a little foggy after having some really weird dreams. It probably didn’t help that I was up past two last night because I was watching a really weird French horror film: Brotherhood of the Wolf. It made some sense for the first two-thirds or so, but then it devolved into some cryptic patter about religion and philosophy. Those French.
Just when you thought our government couldn’t get any more paranoid, here come plans for a sequel to the Patriot Act. Here’s an interesting little tidbit that caught my eye:
Section 501, �Expatriation of Terrorists�: This provision, the drafters say, would establish that an American citizen could be expatriated �if, with the intent to relinquish his nationality, he becomes a member of, or provides material support to, a group that the United Stated has designated as a �terrorist organization�.� But whereas a citizen formerly had to state his intent to relinquish his citizenship, the new law affirms that his intent can be �inferred from conduct.� Thus, engaging in the lawful activities of a group designated as a �terrorist organization� by the Attorney General could be presumptive grounds for expatriation.
Quick, everyone, cancel your public radio memberships!
I have most of the layout complete for the site. Just wish I could come up with a more interesting title banner. Tell you what, if someone out there feels like designing a banner for me, e-mail your submission to me. The winner will get a $20 Amazon gift certificate or a free case of beer (you pick) and permanent and credit on this website.
Got over 9,000 words on paper. When will it stop? Nobody knows.
