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NOTICE: Changes at FFS
There have been some obvious and some not so obvious changes going on here at FFS. First, we’ll address the rumor mill. Second, we’ll address what to expect in the future.
Posted in FFS Update(s)
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NOTICE: Trolls
It appears the Troll Patrol has returned to spam our feeds. Since they rotate IPs and email, we cannot catch them all. Nonetheless, we are updating our blacklist as needed and – although not entirely in our control – we … Continue reading
Posted in FFS Update(s), Trolls
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Propaganda 104 Supplemental: Vizzini and “Terrorism” (Case Study) UPDATED
By Gene Howington “When I use a word,’ Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, ‘it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.’ ’The question is,’ said Alice, ‘whether you can make words … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Government Propaganda, Islam, Media, Murder, Propaganda, Racism, War on "Terror"
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NOTICE: Test Drives
Over the next few weeks, the staff at FFS is going to be experimenting with new themes and layouts for the site. Please bear with our changes and feel free to comment below on whether you like or dislike a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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FFS Welcomes Another Author: Ann Summers!
On behalf of the staff here at FFS, I am both proud and thrilled to introduce our newest author, Ann Summers. You may be familiar with her work over at Daily Kos. She’s a fine writer and today marks her … Continue reading
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FFS Library Update: Lawrence Lessig’s “Republic, Lost”
Although I have not personally had the chance to read “Republic, Lost” yet, I have written in the past about my admiration of Lawrence Lessig’s work on money in politics. His observations, logic and legal reasoning concerning the corrosive and … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Corruption, Democracy, Economics
Tagged Lawrence Lessig, Republic Lost
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BREAKING NEWS: Homicide Charges in Baltimore
submitted by Gene Howington The Huffington Post is reporting the following: Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby gave an update on the investigation into the death of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old who died after suffering a spinal cord injury while in … Continue reading
David Simon: ‘There are now two Americas. My country is a horror show’
submitted by Gene Howington David Simon is best known as the creator and writer of the brilliant television show The Wire. His most recent column appearing at The Guardian is a fine example of why perhaps he should also be … Continue reading
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Invitiation to Federally Self-fornicate Edition
submitted by Gene Howington I’m not going to offer much commentary on this document other than to note that representing yourself in litigation is usually a very bad idea, that sugar works better than napalm when dealing with a Federal … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Courts
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AZ SB 1071: Right to Petition or Special Interest Corruption?
by Gene Howington Arizona seems to get in the news quite a bit as of late and it is rarely flattering. This time it is a bill being sponsored to specifically benefit one person. SB 1071 is moving quickly through … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Constitutional Law, Corruption, Democracy, Investing, Justice, Local Government, United States
Tagged Sonoran Land Fund LLC, tax liens, Wayne Howard
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