Commentaries on The Democrat v. Republican sham, The whistleblower who tried to stop the Iraq War, not voting (Sign, sign, everywhere a sign) The 50-state secession, Nonviolence in Iraq, Open Source thinking and more!

In activist news Arizona Libertarians submit Jay, Hess as prez write-in ticket, New Zealand Campaign goes to the dogs, Bailout outrage races across the Web and into the streets, Encrypting against Homeland Security’s new laptop search policy, Victory for middle-class tribe’s “secret” eco-village in Wales, DC Firefighter battles to keep his beard, Italian Comic escapes prosecution for insulting pope as Immigrant attacks spark riots, Spanish Robin Hood borrows from the rich, and Judge OKs “Hitler Youth” buttons in school uniform protest.

In police state news Foreign national ID card unveiled in the UK, Homeland Security using anxiety detection machines, Colorado Fifth-grader suspended for wearing anti-Obama shirt, Colorado Construction workers complain about nude skater and police make her dress and in nanny state news, UK Primary pupils could get free meals in anti-obesity campaign, and ChildLine to expand in Scotland.

Til next week

For freedom

Mary Lou