'Sea-smurfs' on street patrol

In December 2001, in the midst of restricted access to bank accounts due to a financial crisis, respectable, middle-class Argentinians rose up, took to the streets, smashed bank windows and ultimately forced the government out of power, despite a massive police crackdown and a failed attempt to control the media. Here in the U.S., with the prospect of a complete failure of our financial system, the people have spoken and do not want an unprecedented act of ... Full Story »

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The chilling effect upon dissent by ignoring Posse Comitatus and the basing of combat troops in the US to control crowds is the topic of discussion. Goodman's concerns parallel those of Naomi Wolf.

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