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The Congress Blog » Minnesota Monster Mash: Police-State Zombies in a Dead Republic
Glenn Greenwald tells a harrowing tale of police-state tactics in Minneapolis, with armed security forces conducting Baghdad-like raids on the houses of activists, terrorizing many and arresting some for thought crimes — such as “planning to cause a riot” — and other bogus charges. The sweeps — guided and aided by the federal government — are designed to “ensure domestic tranquility” during the imminent Republican convention in the city. As Greenwald points out, not one of those who were shackled, arrested and hauled out at gunpoint had committed any crime whatsoever.

The Congress Blog » Chinese cop-killer becomes internet hero
Yang Jia, a 28-year-old unemployed man from Beijing, appeared in court in Shanghai charged with an alleged attack against the police on July 1, the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

Mr Yang is said to have thrown molotov cocktails into a police station in Zhabei, a northern suburb of the city, before entering the building and attacking a group of unarmed officers with a knife. He was arrested at the scene.

However, instead of condemnation, he has received widespread approval from Chinese internet users, or netizens, for his apparent act of defiance.

He has become a symbol for the growing number of people who are attacking Chinese police in protest at the brutality of the state.

Mr Yang has even been compared to Wu Song, one of the greatest heroes in Chinese literature, who killed a tiger with his bare hands.

The Congress Blog » Amy Goodman and Two Democracy Now! Producers Unlawfully Arrested at RNC
Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman was unlawfully arrested in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota at approximately 5 p.m. local time.

Goodman was arrested while attempting to free two Democracy Now! producers who were being unlawfuly detained. They are Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar. Kouddous and Salazar were arrested while they carried out their journalistic duties in covering street demonstrations at the Republican National Convention. Goodman’s crime appears to have been defending her colleagues and the freedom of the press.

Wretha’s Adventures Living 100% Off Grid: Donkeys, Deer, Tomatoes and a Marine
All is well here on the mountain, my Dad is enjoying the peace and solitude, and the various animals running around. A couple of days ago a herd of donkeys strolled through behind the cabin, we counted 9 of them, it was quite exciting to see them up close and personal, it’s amazing how large they really are, they aren’t the small burro variety, these are nearly as big as a horse.

Total Survivalist Libertarian Rantfest: Weekend update with Theotherryan
I try to write a little more prolifically when I have the time to do so. The long weekend went well enough. The gathering kind of crapped out when one guy didn’t come and the other couple ended up leaving that night. I have been eating taco based foods for 3 days now and we are almost through it. In preparation we added considerably to thee liquor cabinet. A handle of tequila, fifths of vodka, whiskey and rum. All are near full. Keeping some sauce in the house is a good thing. Put a little bit of money into my pocket by driving some folks around yesterday. I have really been enjoying the cast iron frying pan. Cleaning it by wiping it out is a great pleasure.