"National Defense Authorization Act"

I've been trying to keep any political stuff out of the OBTJ but, since the media has nearly completely blacked this out, I know it needs to get in front of as many folks as possible.

Last Week, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing American citizens to be detained - indefinitely, without ANY due process and for ANY reason - on American soil. Please read:

Business Insider

Then, contact President Obama. Tell him if he doesn't make good on his promise to veto, he'll be moving out of the White House in January 2013. It's time for him to stop making empty promises! If he reneges, our Bill of Rights is shredded once and for all!

Contact the White House

"Watch Those Ads!"

I've been seeing a lot of ads for Search Engine Optimization, lately. They all claim to get you on the first page of Google. Just a quick warning ... If these hot shots hook more than 12 customers (collectively), SOMEONE ain't gonna be on the first page! Be forewarned before spending your hard earned money here.

"A Great Speech"

On November 22, Dan Rather received the Committee to Protect Journalists' Burton Benjamin Memorial Award for 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

I think you'll both enjoy and be surprised at what he had to say:

Dan Rather's Talk

Tech Companies Lobby Congress

This is just ridiculous! Be sure to read:

Full Article

Where do you stand on these issues?

SOURCES:

Business Insider
Chamber of Commerce - on the Web - Government Contacts
RSN
San Francisco Chronicle