The Truth About America!

The truth about America. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pedro A. Cortés spoke at Allegheny College on September 16, 2005. Secretary Cortés, spoke about his background as it relates to his career in politics, addressed current immigration problems and policies, and described the role of Latino voters in the years ahead.

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The Secretary is responsible for administering the Department of State, which oversees Pennsylvania’s electoral process, maintaining corporate filings, providing licenses to the health and real estate professionals, and maintaining registration and financial information for charities that solicit in Pennsylvania. Secretary Cortés is the first confirmed Latino Cabinet member in Pennsylvania history. He currently resides in Harrisburg with his wife Lissette.

What is the ethnic background of today's "America"?

Hear Secretary Cortés talk about Hispanic-Americans

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For Bio: click here (desde www.dos.state.pa.us)

Update: Commonwealth Secretary Pedro A. Cortés was elected treasurer, for the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) this year on July 12, 2006. (source here)

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“V” Meets The Secret Service - V for Vendetta protest

On Monday, November 6, 2006, “V” visited security check points at the White House, the main Treasury, IRS and Justice Department Buildings and the Capitol. “V’s” purpose was to deliver the People’s Petitions for Redress of Grievances relating to the Government’s violations of the war powers, tax, privacy and money clauses of the Constitution.

"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."
-Benjamin Franklin

All local and federal law enforcement agencies in DC now know the purpose of this events is to show peaceful support for the First Amendment Right to Petition Government for Redress of Grievances and to give expression to the fact that too many Americans are beginning to fear the Government and that that is unhealthy to the longevity of a free people and our Republic.


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Org. planning to protest the US government like a scene from V for Vendetta

A protest of the American Police State: "We trust many of you were able to watch the movie “V for Vendetta,” and that you agree with us that the movie presents a powerful concept for a large scale public demonstration that we might be able to make use of. We intend to do so. A plan is in the works."

This why V for Vendetta may be one of the most dangerous films of 2006. This is what movies should be about.

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Study Says Latino Immigrants Gradually Switch To English

The paper counters popular arguments that the size of Latino immigration to the United States could create a bilingual society and a fundamental change in American culture.

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State Dept. Filters Speakers for Criticism of this Adminstration

An internal State Dept. review has found that U.S. officials screened the public statements and writings of private citizens for criticism before deciding whether to send them on foreign speaking assignments. Even an Embassy request from Indonesia for a visit by Sen. Obama was delayed while it was argued that a GOP senator be sent along with him.

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Former Agent Says Google and CIA in Partnership

Is Google's quest to manage the world's information leading straight to the CIA?

unfortunately, the answer is Yes, "people should also be aware of why google offer all these nice services.They are primarily an advertising company. They are able to target people with pinpoint accuracy because they have this information at hand. The kind of information people have avoided handing over to telemarketters and market research surveys for years, people have started blindly handing to the likes of google and myspace.

They operate essentially as information farms to deliver consumables to consumers. It's a very cynical point of view, as google also offers very useful services, but there's a real truth to that notion. There's no doubt that analytics (for example) is designed to get internal stats to better hone their search, and context ads - akin to TV set top boxes, "free" coke fridges, or the dealer who offers you a "free trial".

It's never nefarious to begin with, but it can be abused. Already you get profiled spam, or personalised telemarketting... already people are judged and put on trial based upon fitting "criminal profiles"... It's dangerous territory - we're not there yet, but the biggest mistake we could make would be to ignore the phenomenal amount of information a company like google actually has... I love to see the innovation that comes out of google, but it's important to keep their motives in check..."

- digg comments by bitcloud

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How the US 'Lost' Latin America?

Virtually anyone paying attention to current events knows relations between the United States and the countries of Latin America has become sourer - the worst for years. President Bush came into office declaring that Latin America was a priority. Know there is a wave of profound anti Anglo-American feelings. Almost everyone believes it will get...

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What The Romans Did For Us?

When the Roman Empire armies invaded all of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the middle east with - Well, apart from plumbing, concrete, roads, law and order and the modern day calendar - with the Roman field weapons were which were far better. The Romans also invented good swords, spears, and several machines to throw missiles at you.

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American History & Foreign Policy - Government Interventionism

America was founded by revolutionary ideals: The rejection of tyranny the embrace of equality and the protection of "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." But 200 years later, what is the promise of america?

the link here is an archive of 163 U.S. interventions, a muilti faceted catalogue of coups, humanitarian incursions, covert actions, proxy armies, freedom fighters/terrorists and unilateral offensives. Out of this lagacy, a simple picture emerges.

At one time you thought America as in the government was innocent and never caused problems in the world and only did good things for people in the world. You recoiled at those who seemed to hate America. You forgot to disassociate the government from the country when it came to foreign policy.Then you took the blue pill and were angry and let down

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Army recruiters dupe students to enlist.

"Nobody is going over to Iraq anymore?" one student asks a recruiter.

"No, we're bringing people back," he replies.

"We're not at war. War ended a long time ago," another recruiter says.


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A second language 'changes personality'

Researchers at the University of Texas made the discovery while studying the personality traits of bilingual English and Spanish speakers in the United States and Mexico.

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'Poverty Is Relative'

If immigrants, especially Hispanics, are card-carrying members of the U.S. underclass, society at large is having a hard time convincing them of it: Latino immigrants are too busy working, buying cars, purchasing homes, and even investing abroad.

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Some Calif. Latinos Receive Letter Warning Them Not to Vote

"The state attorney general's office is investigating a letter received by some Southern California Hispanics that says it is a crime for immigrants to vote and tells them they could be jailed or deported if they go to the polls this month..."

Here is the text from the letter (it was sent in Spanish and English):

Greetings Carolina Monroy,

You are being sent this letter because you were recently registered to vote. If you are a citizen of the United States, we ask that you participate in the democratic process of voting.

You are advised that if your residence in this country is illegal or you are an immigrant, voting in a federal election is a crime that could result in jail time, and you will be deported for voting without having a right to do so.

At the same time, you are advised that the government of the United States is installing a new computer system to verify the names of all new registered voters that vote in the October and November elections. Anti-immigration organizations can ask for information from this new computer system.

Unlike Mexico, here there is no incentive to vote. There is not a voter registration card in the United States. Therefore, it is useless and dangerous to vote in any election if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Do not listen to any politician that tells you the opposite. They are only looking out for their own interests. They only want to win elections without any regard to what happens to you.

Sincerely,


Sergio Ramirez

Thanks to carlosglz of digg.com for posting the letter

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