Will the oppressor let go the oppressed? Was there ever an instance? Can the annals of mankind exhibit one single example where rulers overcharged with power willingly let go the oppressed, though solicited and requested most earnestly? … Sometimes, the oppressed have got loose by one of those bloody struggles that desolate a country but a willing relinquishment of power is one of those things which human nature never was, nor ever will be, capable of.
Patrick Henry
in Jonathan Elliot, ed., ‘The Debates of the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution’, (New York, Burt Franklin: 1888 ), 3:51-52.

“we need to get Marcia Coakley to help him to do that.” – Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) January 17, 2010

The Kennedy’s are really aware of what is happening in Massachusetts.

We have asked AT&T to comment on its privacy policy.   Specifically we asked:

1. Why doesn’t AT&T verify email addresses it sends emails to?
2. Why does AT&T not provide a link in the emails it sends out to allow “good samaritans” to report that AT&T is sending someone else’s records to them?
3. Why don’t AT&T customer service representatives take calls letting them know that they are sending information to the wrong addresses?
4. Why do AT&T representatives state that they do not care whether AT&T emails are republished?

Specifically, as recounted previously AT&T has sent us information for various AT&T customers and each time has been rude and unhelpful when we go to report them.

January 20, 2010: AT&T did not respond for comments on its privacy policy, but did ask for a copy of the most recent email regarding Mordecai Alpert’s account.  On a humorous note, AT&T did BEGIN sending us account statements for Richard Schweitzer, without any means of reporting it, so, Mr Richard Schweitzer, you can get your account information on-line:

American Express again sends us someone else’s information with no way to report it.

AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C. (c) Settlement Advice Establishment Services P. O. Box 5990 Manama, Bahrain Page 1 of 1 (+973) 17 557799 Service Establishment No Reference Number 9740108691 7635901834 Settlement Date PALM BEACH SAL 29/12/2009 PALM BEACH BLDG Settlement Amount MINET EL HOSN ST. USD 3,977.00 CR AIN EL MERISSEH Discount Rate LEBANON 3.00% LEBANON THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT. Amex Submission Processed Discount Net Ref. Number Capture Date Amount Amount Amount Amount 9740108691 PALM BEACH LEBANON LEBANON Submission 358001 25/12/2009 576.00 576.00 -17.28 558.72 CR 902844 25/12/2009 3524.00 3524.00 -105.72 3418.28 CR Branch Total 3,977.00 CR Total USD 3,977.00 CR

Maria Shriver gets another ticket and runs a stop sign.  Do as I say, not as I do is the operative phrase of the group of people who want to control the rest of us for their own benefit. Real illustrative. Thank you TMZ for publicizing the continuing illegal behavior of those who want to regulate our freedom away.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/18/maria-shriver-parking-ticket-arnold-schwarzenegger-california-suv-driving-meter/#comments#ixzz0a6HEQUNZ

There are two types of leaders in this world. Those who lead by  incentive, and those who lead by force. Those who lead by incentive will offer you a salary to come and work for them, those who lead by force will throw you in jail if you do not pick up a gun and fight for them.
Stefan Molineux

And more private financial information from American Express with no way to notify them – email doesn’t work and calling Bahrain is not in my calling plan.

Dear Merchant Partner,

Please find attached your latest Settlement and Payment Advice Report for SE No: 9740108691.

Should you have any queries, please contact us in Bahrain on (+973) 17 557799.

Regards,

Establishment Services Operations
AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C. (c)
P. O. Box 5990
Manama, Bahrain

Interesting article on 100 reasons why climate change is natural.