H.R. 675: Building Obama’s Civilian National Security Force

Kurt Nimmo
Infowars
June 23, 2009

In January, without any recognizable corporate media coverage, Rep. Bob Filner, a California Democrat, introduced H.R. 675. The bill would amend title 10 of the United States Code and extend to civilian employees of the Department of Defense the authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms. The bill was referred to the Armed Services Committee on January 26, 2009.
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Rep. Bob Filner


Filner’s bill would amend the United States code with the following: “Sec. 1585b. Law enforcement officers of the Department of Defense: authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms… for any offense against the United States.” (Emphasis added.)

The Posse Comitatus Act, passed on June 18, 1878 after the end of Reconstruction, limits the powers of the federal government to use the military for law enforcement. The Act prohibits members of the federal uniformed services from exercising nominally state law enforcement, police, or peace officer powers that maintain “law and order” on non-federal property within the United States.

H.R. 675 sidesteps Posse Comitatus by defining “law enforcement officer of the Department of Defense” as “a civilian employee of the Department of Defense,” including federal police officers, detectives, criminal investigators, special agents, and game law enforcement officers classified by the Office of Personnel Management Occupational Series 0083 (the United States Office of Personnel Management is described as an “independent agency” of the U.S. government that manages the civil service of the federal government).

In 2005, the Office of Personnel Management partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to create a “21st century human resources management system that fully supports the Department’s vital mission,” according to then Office of Personnel Management Associate Director for Strategic Human Resources Policy Ron Sanders.

At approximately the same time, the DoD issued a Defense Directive 1404.10 (read PDF) that establishes a “DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce” and rescinds a prior Clinton era directive dealing with the emergency use of civilian personnel. The Obama administration describes the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce as follows:

Members of the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce shall be organized, trained, cleared, equipped, and ready to deploy in support of combat operations by the military; contingencies; emergency operations; humanitarian missions; disaster relief; restoration of order; drug interdiction; and stability operations of the Department of Defense in accordance with DoDD 3000.05

“This new directive is odd, coming as it does after campaign promises by Obama to establish a paramilitary ‘civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded’ as our military,” writes Doug Ross.

According to Sec. Def. Robert Gates, defeating terrorism will require the use of more “soft power,” with civilians contributing more in communication, economic assistance, political development and other non-military areas. “Gates called for the creation of new government organizations, including a permanent group of civilian experts with a wide range of expertise who could be sent abroad on short notice as a supplement to U.S. military efforts. And he urged more involvement by university and other private experts,” the Associated Press reported in late 2007.

It should be noted that the original Civilian Expeditionary Workforce directive mentions the term “overseas” no fewer than 33 times, while the Obama revision does not mention “overseas” at all. In other words, the revised directive is designed for “emergency operations” in the United States.

Both H.R. 675 and the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce directive will establish civilian “soft power” under the direction of the Pentagon. Obama is now actively working to create a paramilitary “civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded” as the military. In order to skirt Posse Comitatus, Obama’s paramilitary brownshirts will be organized and run out of the Office of Personnel Management with orders coming from the Pentagon.

In the recent past, the Pentagon sent operatives to snoop on anti-war and patriot demonstrations — for instance, Alex Jones’ protest at the Federal Reserve was monitored by the Pentagon . In the not too distant future they will likely send “civilians” with firearms and the power to arrest “rightwing extremists” who represent, according to the Department of Homeland Security and numerous federalized police agencies, “offense against the United States.”

Source: http://www.infowars.com/hr-675-building-obamas-civilian-national-security-force/

A Simple Health Secret Number 2, Continued

Are you ready to get serious about losing weight? Here it is:

Do not consume white sugar and white flour.
Walk for 1 hour minimum each day.
Eat at least 1 organic apple each day.
Do not consume farm raised fish.
Go on a juice fast.
Drink 8 glasses distilled or mineral water only each day.
Give yourself a Candida yeast cleanse.
Limit dairy products to only raw and organic.
Tone your muscles.
Do not consume grocery store milk.
Do not consume fast food and restaurant food from your diet.
Eat a big breakfast preferably organic.
Wear magnetic finger and toe rings.
Add a big salad to your lunch or dinner and make your own vinaigrette (no iceberg lettuce, no ranch).
Learn some breathing techniques.
Do not consume anything that is "diet" "fat free" or "light".
Do not consume any diet food, or diet plan approved food.
Give yourself a colon cleanse.
Use a mini-trampoline daily
Spice up any food you want by adding cayenne pepper, hot peppers, crushed red pepper, or hot sauce as long as the hot sauce contains no more than 3 ingredients.
Do a liver cleanse.
Take digestive enzymes after each meal. Not necessary if your meal included raw greens or fruits.
Do not consume high fructose corn syrup.
Do not consume artificial sweeteners (see below)
Do not consume MSG (monosodium glutamate)

Taking these steps may lead to feeling lazy, cranky, and/or depressed for the first few weeks. Just remember that this is simply because you are no longer feeding your addiction to food additives, your body is eliminating stored toxins and you experience these unpleasant symptoms as they become mobilized. Yes many food additives are drugs and you have to detox from them and get them out of your system before you start to feel better. It is very likely that by the time you start feeling good you will have already lost a significant amount of weight.

Thats all for now, stay bookmarked for more secrets to optimal health.

A Simple Health Secret, Number 2

Why do you think America is the fattest country on Earth? It is because each day, the food and drug industry finds more ways to pack dangerous additives into your diet! These additives make you physically addicted to the food. What is worse is that these mega corp companies are no longer required to list these additives on the product label! Chemical additives may be called "spice, spices, natural flavor". They make you feel like you are still hungry even after eating a large portion. These chemical additives are responsible for so many people saying, "Oh, I ate too much!". The chemical additives turn off your stomachs mechanism of alerting the brain that it is full, so you do not stop eating until you have a feeling of being over stuffed! No other country eats as much highly processed, chemical fortified foods as the USA does.

Now that we know one of the big reasons why, you may choose to eliminate processed foods or at least cut back a little bit. Many people are hooked on them and care more about feeding their food craving than they do their health. The typical American attitude is "If you can buy it from a store or get it from a drive through, then there cannot be anything wrong with it." I am not here to change those beliefs. If you are interested in losing weight but you still want to eat what you are used to eating, be prepared for a lifetime of health problems.

Three simple things guaranteed to make you lose weight. Whether you exercise or not, eat a fairly decent diet or not, do just these three things and you will lose weight. Free information others are charging beau coup bucks for:

1. Drink a full glass of water before you do anything else in the morning. Immediately upon rising. This helps with detoxifying and metabolism.

2. Eat as many grapefruits as you can. A natural enzyme found in grapefruit is a real "fat burner".

3. Eat as much as you want all day, but stop eating 3 hours before bed. You will sleep better and awake more refreshed. By not overloading your bodies digestive system right before bedtime, your body will actually get some rest while you sleep.

There you have it. For those who are serious about losing weight look for over 20 simple things that will help you lose weight in my next post. -Adrian.

A Simple Health Secret Number 1

Some may call it a secret, others may call it common sense depending on your level of health knowledge. For optimal health avoid artificial sweeteners. Somehow we have been led to believe that since it contains no sugar, it must be healthier than sugar. Sugar is not bad for us unless it is taken out of its natural concentrations and consumed in the form of refined bleached sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

In my humble opinion, if I had to choose between an artificial sweetener and refined sugar, I would choose the refined sugar as the lesser of two evils. Artificial sweeteners are laboratory bred, highly toxic chemicals that some people are starting to link to diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, brain tumors, Parkinson's, and cancer. Highly concentrated sugar has been linked to diabetes and obesity both of which can be easily reversed, but more on that later.

So what is the alternative? In my humble opinion, I believe a combination of two works best.

Number 1: Moderation. Did you ever stop to think maybe we were not designed to consume copious amounts of sweets every day? Try to put things into perspective by imagining how many apples and oranges would you have to eat to get the same amount of sugar found in that slice of white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.

Number 2: Natural Sweeteners. Some people have adjusted to enjoying beverages like coffee and tea plain. Real coffee connoisseurs drink it without additives so as to fully enjoy the aromas and flavors. Those who drink coffee for the caffeine fix know that drinking it without sugar is more stimulating. If you must use sweeteners, or for cooking and shakes or smoothies I suggest the following:

Stevia
Honey
Molasses
Agave Nectar
REAL Maple Syrup
Raw Sugar

Products like honey, molasses, agave nectar, and maple syrup (NOT Aunt Jemimia's) are not just sugar, but food providing various nutrients in addition to the sugar. Agave Nectar has a low glycemic index which means the sugar goes into your blood slower. Stevia contains no sugar and comes from the Stevia plant which has a natural sweet taste. The only known natural sweetener that does not contain sugar. You can find it at a health food store but it will not be sold as a sweetener, the FDA requires that it be marketed as a dietary supplement only.

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Kroger launches broader organic push

By DAN SEWELL, AP Business Writer

CINCINNATI - The nation's largest traditional grocer is expanding organic food offerings and targeting a broader range of customers for the fast-growing segment.

The new push by Kroger Co., which was launched Wednesday, features its own brand of organic foods, from pasta to peanut butter, and displays them throughout the store, outside their usual home in natural foods sections. Starting with 65 items, Kroger expects to double its Private Selection brand organics by the end of the year.

Linda Severin, vice president for corporate brands, said marketing under the slogan "Organics for Everyone" will appeal to consumers who don't focus their shopping on organic foods but are interested in trying them. The private brand line generally will be priced lower than other organics Kroger sells.

"This responds to customers who just want to make a smarter food choice and start opening their lives to organic," Severin said. "It's a way for people to sort of put their toe in the water."

Kroger's line will carry the U.S. Department of Agriculture seal for organic foods, which are free of pesticides and hormones.

Kroger, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other major grocery sellers have been increasing selections of organic and natural foods in response to rising demand and the growth of chains such as Whole Foods Market Inc. and Wild Oats Markets Inc.

The Organic Trade Association says that while organic foods comprised less than 3 percent of total food sales in 2006, annual percentage sales growth in the past decade has been in the high teens into the twenties, up to $16.7 billion.

"Organics is probably the hottest thing going in the food market right now," said Ted Taft, managing director of Meridian Consulting Group. "The conventional grocery channel has seen that growth and seen that as something they need to have."

He said Kroger and other large chains can offer lower prices than specialty stores and appeal to shoppers who are worried about organics for only certain items, such as milk.

"There are very few consumers that everything they have has to be organic," Taft said. "If you go to a Kroger, you have options."

Bruce Silverman, global vice president of private label for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods, said organics have always been a Whole Foods cornerstone.

"When new competitors begin experimenting with offering organic foods, they are helping Whole Foods Market further our mission for the world to enjoy more organic and natural foods," he said in a statement.

Ronnie Cummins, national director of the Organic Consumers Association, said that while Pleasanton-Calif.-based Safeway Inc. and some regional supermarket chains have had success with organic offerings, organic advocates are wary of giant, bottom-line companies in the market.

"They're more concerned about their quarterly profits than their sustainability," Cummins said. "The organic market segment is the wave of the future, and it's not just people looking for an organic label and saying, 'Where can I get it the cheapest?'"

Cummins noted approvingly that Kroger last week announced plans to begin selling milk that is certified as free of synthetic hormones.

The company, which operates 2,458 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states, some under local names, also is offering gluten-free items such as crackers in its private brand, for those who want to avoid the wheat protein, and recently launched a milk brand that can help reduce cholesterol.

Kroger five years ago introduced a Naturally Preferred line of foods, which includes some organic foods and contain no artificial colors, preservatives or flavors, and many of its stores have a special section called Nature's Market.

"Customers are telling us they want more of these products," said Nancy Moon-Eilers, vice president for natural foods procurement and merchandising. "Organic growth has been really strong, and I don't see that easing up any time soon."

Lovin' it: McBranding hooks preschoolers, study finds

By Julie Steenhuysen

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Preschoolers preferred the taste of burgers and fries when they came in McDonald's wrappers over the same food in plain wrapping, U.S. researchers said, suggesting fast-food marketing reaches the very young.

"Overwhelmingly, kids chose the one that they perceived was from McDonald's," said obesity prevention expert Dr. Thomas Robinson of the Stanford University School of Medicine, whose work appears in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

While prior studies have looked at the impact of individual ads on kids, Robinson and colleagues set out to study the overall influence of a company's brand -- based on everything from advertising to toy premiums and word of mouth.

It comes as many food and restaurant companies face pressure to cut back on marketing to children as rates of obesity among that age group continue to climb.

Robinson and colleagues conducted a taste test with a total of 63 kids aged 3 to 5 who were enrolled in a Head Start preschool for low-income families.

They were offered five pairs of foods and asked if they tasted the same or to point to the one that tasted better.

The food -- taken from the same order -- was wrapped in either McDonald's packaging or unbranded packages in the same color and style.

In about 60 percent of the tastings, the kids preferred food in the McDonald's wrapper.

"They actually thought the food tasted better," Robinson said in a telephone interview.

EVEN 'MCCARROTS' PREFERRED

About 22 percent of the kids chose food in the plain wrappers while 18 percent said the food tasted the same or were unable to complete the experiment.

"It ranged from 48 percent who chose the hamburger up to over 70 percent who chose French fries as tasting better if they thought they were from McDonald's," he said.

"Even for baby carrots, kids said the carrots they thought were from McDonald's tasted better," Robinson said.

The same was true of milk.

He said the study supports efforts to ban or regulate advertising or marketing of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and beverages directed to young children.

A McDonald's Corp. spokesman said the company has been working to address the need for responsible marketing to kids and providing healthy food choices.

"McDonald's is only advertising Happy Meals with white meat McNuggets, fresh apple slices and low-fat milk, a right-sized meal of only 375 calories," said spokesman Walt Riker, in a statement e-mailed to Reuters.

"Our recent program with 'Shrek' was our biggest-ever promotion of fruits, vegetables and milk, another indication of our progressive approach to responsible marketing," he said.

The recent effort put the green ogre of the "Shrek" movies on a diet in a campaign that promoted healthier foods.

Robinson acknowledged that fast-food marketers have added some healthy foods to their menus, but he said the study should raise some alarms for parents.

"The majority of their marketing and reputation and brand is based on foods that are high in calories and fat and low in nutritional value," he said.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/2x4q9t

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Energy drinks' caffeine in line with coffee: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite such speedy-sounding names as "Full Throttle," "Amp" and "Rush," energy drinks pack a punch that is generally no stronger than coffee, according to a report released on Monday.

A comparison of 12 popular energy drinks, published in the September issue of Consumer Reports, found that the caffeine in 8 ounces of various brands ranged from 50-145 milligrams (mg), though most were in the 75- to 80-mg range.

Results were rounded to the nearest 5 mg.

By comparison, the caffeine in an 8-oz cup of brewed coffee can range from 65-120 mg, with an average of 85 mg, according to the National Coffee Association.

The least-caffeinated energy drink Consumer Reports tested was the fruit punch-flavored offering by Target Corp.'s private label Archer Farms, with 50 mg. At the high end was the lemon-lime flavored Celsius with 145 mg.

Market-leading Red Bull had 80 mg of caffeine. Sobe No Fear, owned by PepsiCo Inc., had 85 mg of caffeine. Amp had 75 mg of caffeine, while Rush and Coca-Cola Co.'s Full Throttle both had 80 mg.

Jamie Kopf Hirsh, associate editor at Consumer Reports and the report's author, said it was "good news" that energy drinks were not much more caffeinated than coffee, but said consumers should still be cautious.

Even though 8 ounces is the standard serving size for measuring, most containers have more than that, and most consumers drink more than that.

"You don't have to be alarmed by this, you just have to account for it in your daily caffeine intake," Hirsh said, adding that energy drinks, with their graphic video-game-like logos that appeal to young men, could be "coffee for the new generation."

Source: http://tinyurl.com/2jgwcl

The Only 3 Things You Need to Know About Soy

The claims are amazing -- that soy does everything from lowering cholesterol and fighting cancer to thwarting brittle bones -- but the scientists are still arguing. Let'em. Because if you're looking for a high-protein food that's low in saturated fat -- this, of course, is where cheeseburgers and steaks flame out -- soy's awesome. And hey, if it turns out that all those other claims are true, jackpot! (Plus, training your taste buds to love foods that make you younger can make your RealAge at least 3 years lower.)

So here's all you need to know.

1. Drink up. Even die-hard carnivores -- not to mention the lactose-intolerant and people who just don't care for dairy -- like soy milk. (The vanilla Silk brand gets them hooked.) Just make sure it's calcium fortified. A cup of fortified has 200-400 mg of calcium, or 20%-40% of your RDA.

2. Keep it simple. Heavy-duty processing isn't any better for soy than it is for whole grains. Choose basic Asian soy foods such as tofu, tempeh, and miso rather than highly processed soy sausages, frozen desserts, and energy bars. Otherwise, you're likely to find the label full of cholesterol, sat fat, sugar, and sodium.

3. Think whole beans. Soybeans -- widely known as edamame (ee-dah-mommy) -- give you the purest punch of the plant's phytochemicals, especially its isoflavones. Many supermarkets now stock frozen soybeans in and out of the pod, and some even have fresh ones. Keeping frozen shelled beans on hand makes it easy to toss them into soups, salads, pasta, tortillas -- or this hummus recipe, made with soybeans instead of chickpeas.

SPICY SOYBEAN HUMMUS
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Serve with whole-grain pita bread or as a dip for raw veggies.

2 large cloves of garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked soybeans
2 Tbsp. roasted sesame tahini
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 to 4 Tbsp. vegetable broth

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Roast garlic cloves in shallow pan for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they just begin to brown and can be pierced easily with a fork. Cool and peel.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine cooked soybeans, tahini, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and soy sauce. Blend until smooth. Blend in broth, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Source: http://food.yahoo.com/blog/beautyeats/16851/the-only-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-soy

5 Veggies That Make Any Salad Super-Healthy

Those fresh, delicious summer salads that sustain life in sauna-like weather? They can do a lot more than keep you cool. In fact, five salad veggies turn out to be antioxidant superstars. Toss a handful into any bowl and you'll instantly up your defenses against everything from wrinkles to heart disease and even help make your RealAge younger. Then season some olive oil and vinegar with a few of the herbs and spices below and you'll punch up the antioxidant power even more. Health food doesn't get any easy-breezier!

5 Superstar Veggies
Artichokes
Radishes
Broccoli
Red chicory
Leeks

7 Stellar Seasonings
Sage
Rosemary
Marjoram
Thyme
Tarragon
Cumin
Fresh ginger
Garlic


The #1 Vegetable
Of the 27 vegetables scientists studied, the almighty artichoke led the antioxidant pack. Plus it's rich in both fiber and folate, two good-for-you nutrients. Look for plump but compact globe-like artichokes with thick, green, fresh-looking scales.

The Runners-Up
Radishes, broccoli, and even luscious leeks are stocked in most supermarkets. But what's red chicory? An Italian salad favorite with an oddly appealing bitter taste. Try mixing it with romaine.

The High-Powered Herbs and Spices
Sage, rosemary, and thyme...when Simon and Garfunkel made them famous, nobody knew they had disease-fighting powers. Cumin, a spice used heavily in Indian food, is even more impressive, as is ginger. But experiment: All of these seasonings are simple ways to boost the health -- and flavor -- of any salad (soups too). Here's a get-you-started recipe.

COOL-BEANS ARTICHOKE SALAD
This elegant mix is both light and filling -- perfect to serve a few friends on a sultry night.
Serves 4

10 baby artichokes, peeled and quartered
2 cups diagonally cut asparagus
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 19-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
8 large romaine leaves

1. Steam the artichokes for 8 minutes. Add the asparagus and steam about 2 minutes more, or until crisp-tender. Drain and run vegetables under cold water. Let cool.
2. Make dressing: Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine radishes, onions, and beans in salad bowl with half of dressing and toss well. Gently stir in artichokes and asparagus.
4. To serve, place 2 romaine leaves each on four plates. Divide salad equally among plates and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Source: http://food.yahoo.com/blog/beautyeats/16439/5-veggies-that-make-any-salad-super-healthy