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  • Dakota Access Pipeline:  BIGGEST PROTEST OF AMERIKAN GOVERMENT ACTIONS BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, VETERANS AND THE AMERICAN INDIANS

    Dakota Access Pipeline: BIGGEST PROTEST OF AMERIKAN GOVERMENT ACTIONS BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, VETERANS AND THE AMERICAN INDIANS

    Dakota Access Pipeline: Thousands of veterans are heading to Standing Rock to stand in solidarity with protesters

    The organised event has reached capacity and has raised close to half a million dollars

    • Rachael Revesz New York
    • @RachaelRevesz

    Two thousand veterans are planning to join the Standing Rock Indian Reservation protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

    The day before the US Army Corps of Engineers plans to close camps in North Dakota, as many as 2,000 military veterans are expected to stand in solidarity with the Native Americans and the protesters who have endured months of extreme weather, pepper spray, water cannons, as well as alleged use of grenades by police. Protests were mostly peaceful until they turned violent in late November.

    The event, Veterans for Standing Rock, is calling for participants to “assemble as a peaceful, unarmed militia” to stand against protesters being assaulted and intimidated by law enforcement.

    Standing Rock protests continue: ‘Water is life’

    A gofundme online fundraising page for the veterans has gathered close to $490,000 in just over two weeks.

    “It’s time to display that honor, courage and commitment we claim to represent,” the page reads, adding that 2,100 veterans want to join the event but the event reached capacity at 2,000 people.

    “It’s time for real patriots. Now more than ever, it’s time for anyone and everyone to lead.”

    The day after Thanksgiving, the Army Corps of Engineers said they would close a campsite to “protect the general public from the violent confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officials that have occurred in this area”.

    The closure will affect the Oceti Sakowin camp and the area north of the Cannonball River.

     

    The event, led by Michael Wood Jr, a veteran and former Baltimore police officer, and Wesley Clark Jr, a veteran, screenwriter and activist, is already collecting names of those who are interested in a second trip, which could be as early as the second week in December.

    “This event (and this event page) will not tolerate hate, violence or divisive behaivor of any kind,” their Facebook page reads.

    “We’re doing this to support our country so lets do it with honor, working together. We can stop this savage injustice being committed right here at home. If not us, who? If not now, when?”

    The planned pipeline is a $3.7 billion project that would cross four states and potentially destroy a Native American reserve’s historical artifacts, burial and prayer sites. It could also pollute the Missouri river.

    Once completed, it would carry 470,000 barrels of crude oil per day through both Dakotas, Iowa and Illinois.

    Legal disputes have slowed the process down, but the pipeline is almost complete.

    Law enforcement has been widely criticised for its treatment of the protesters, pointing sniper guns at unarmed civilians, using a taser, sound cannons and firing rubber bullets at journalists.

    Hollywood Stars Join Standing Rock Sioux Members to Protest North Dakota Pipeline

    The most serious conflict was when protester, 21-year-old Sophia Wilanksy, had her left arm and hand badly damaged following an explosion. Her father said it was due to a police grenade, whereas police said demonstrators had caused the explosion. More than 300 people were treated for injuries that day.

    The military event organisers have asked participants to bring body armor, gas masks, earplugs and shooting mufflers, but has warned not to bring drugs, alcohol or weapons.

    Anyone found on the closed-off land after 5 December could be charged with trespassing, the US army said.

    President Obama revealed that the army was considering an alternative route for the project, but Kelcy Warren, chief executive of the pipeline company, Energy Transfer Partners, told the Associated Press that it would not consider a different route.

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  • Secrets of the Secret Service

    Secrets of the Secret Service

    From: [mailto:rdegraff@yahoo.com]

    IN GOD WE TRUST !!!
    Richard C De Graff

    Never Stand in Line

    Secrets of the Secret Service

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    Very interesting but not surprising. Scroll down to read what Kessler thinks of the presidents he served. And now, you’ll know the rest of the story. Interesting snippets from Ronald Kessler’s book about our presidents.

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    JOHN & JACQUELINE KENNEDY

    *A philanderer of the highest order.*
    *She ordered the kitchen help to save all the left-over wine from State dinners, mixed it with fresh wine and served again during the next White House occasion.*

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    LYNDON & LADYBIRD JOHNSON
    *Another philanderer of the highest order. In addition, LBJ was as crude as the day is long. Both JFK and LBJ kept a lot of women in the White House for extramarital affairs and both had set up early warning systems to alert them if/when their wives were nearby. Both were promiscuous and oversexed men.*
    *She was either naive or just pretended to not know about her husband’s many liaisons.*

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    RICHARD & PAT NIXON
    *A “moral” man but very odd, weird, paranoid. He had a horrible relationship with his family and was almost a recluse.*
    *She was quiet most of the time.*

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    SPIRO AGNEW
    *Nice, decent man. Everyone in the Secret Service was surprised by his downfall.*

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    GERALD & BETTY FORD
    *A true gentlemen who treated the Secret Service with respect and dignity. He had a great sense of humor. *
    *She drank a lot!*

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    JIMMY & ROSALYN CARTER
    *A complete phony who would portray one picture of himself to public and very different in private e.g. would be shown carrying his own luggage but the suitcases were always empty. He kept empty ones just for photo ops. He wanted people to see him as pious and a non-drinker but he and his family drank alcohol a lot! He had disdain for the Secret Service and was very irresponsible with the “football” with nuclear codes. He didn’t think it was a big deal and would keep military aides at a great distance. Often did not acknowledge the presence of Secret Service personnel assigned to serve him.*
    *She mostly did her own thing.*

    RONALD & NANCY REAGAN
    *The real deal, moral, honest, respectful and dignified. They treated Secret Service and everyone else with respect and honor, thanked everyone all the time. He took the time to know everyone on a personal level. One favorite story was early in his Presidency when he came out of his room with a pistol tucked on his hip. The agent in charge asked: “Why the pistol, Mr. President?” He replied, “In case you boys can’t get the job done, I can help.” It was common for him to carry a pistol. When he met with Gorbachev, he had a pistol in his briefcase.
    *She was very nice but very protective of the President and the Secret Service was often caught in the middle. She tried hard to control what he ate. He would say to the agent, “Come on, you gotta help me out.” The Reagan’s drank wine during State dinners and special occasions only otherwise they shunned alcohol. The Secret Service could count on one hand the times they were served wine during family dinner. For all the fake bluster of the Carters, the Reagan’s were the ones who lived life as genuinely moral people.*

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    GEORGE H. & BARBARA BUSH
    *Extremely kind and considerate, always respectful. Took great care in making sure the agents’ comforts were taken care of. They even brought them meals. One time she brought warm clothes to agents standing outside at Kennebunkport. One was given a warm hat and, when he tried to say “no thanks” even though he was obviously freezing, the President said “Son, don’t argue with the First Lady. Put the hat on.” He was the most prompt of the Presidents. He ran the White House like a well-oiled machine.*
    *She ruled the house and spoke her mind.*

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    BILL & HILLARY CLINTON
    *Presidency was one giant party. Not trustworthy. He was nice mainly because he wanted everyone to like him but to him life is just one big game and party. Everyone knows about his sexuality.*
    *She is another phony. Her personality would change the instant cameras were near. She hated, with open disdain the military and Secret Service. She was another who felt people were there to serve her. She was always trying to keep tabs on Bill Clinton.*

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    ALBERT GORE
    *An egotistical ass who was once overheard by his Secret Service detail lecturing his son that he needed to do better in school or he would end up like these guys, pointing to the agents.*

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    GEORGE W. & LAURA BUSH
    *The Secret Service loved him and Laura Bush. He was also the most physically in shape who had a very strict workout regimen. The Bushes made sure their entire administrative and household staff understood that they were to respect and be considerate of the Secret Service.*
    *She was one of the nicest First Ladies, if not the nicest. She never had any harsh word to say about anyone.*

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    *BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA
    *Clinton all over again – hates the military and looks down on the Secret Service. He is egotistical and cunning. He looks you in the eye and appears to agree with you but turns around and does the opposite. He has temper tantrums.*
    *She is a complete bitch who basically hates anybody who is not black, hates the military and looks at the Secret Service as servants.*

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    A ‘TRUE STORY ABOUT’ General McChrystal’s resignation in Obama’s office from General McChrystal’s book! NEVER STAND IN LINE AGAIN

    Some men carry and handle their diplomacy better than others. When former U.S. Military commander in Afghanistan, General McChrystal, was called into the Oval Office by Barack Obama, he knew things weren’t going to go well when the President accused him of not supporting him in his political role as President. “It’s not my job to support you as a politician, Mr. President, it’s my job to support you as Commander-in-Chief,” McChrystal replied, and he handed Obama his resignation.

    Not satisfied with accepting McChrystal’s resignation, the President made a cheap parting shot. “I bet when I die you’ll be happy to piss on my grave.”

    The General saluted and said, “Mr. President, I always told myself after leaving the Army I’d never stand in line again.”

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  • Turkish Forum’s and Turkish Nation’s proud moment

    Turkish Forum’s and Turkish Nation’s proud moment

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    Dear Members of the Turkish Community,

    SNE-TACA would like to remind you very important upcoming events  regarding “Republic Day-Cumhuriyet Bayrami” in the State of Connecticut.

    • First event is at the State Capitol in Hartford on Wednesday, October 28 between 11:30am-1:00pm.
    • Second event is at the Wolcott,CT Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29 at 09:00am.
    • Third even is our traditional “Republic Day Ball” at Villa Capri, Wallingford, CT on Saturday, November 7 between 06:00pm-01:00am.

    Please join us to celebrate Turkish Nation’s proud moment with these events together.

    Best Wishes,

    Cem Demirci
    SNE-TACA

  • Turkey Travel Warning

    Turkey Travel Warning

    Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Türkiye’ye seyahat edecek Amerikan vatandaşları ile ilgili güvenlik uyarısı yayınladı.

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    The Department of State warns U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Turkey that the U.S. Consulate in Adana has authorized the voluntary departure of family members out of an abundance of caution following the commencement of military operations out of Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey.  

    On September 2, the Department of State permitted the departure of U.S. government family members from the U.S. Consulate in Adana, Turkey. U.S. citizens seeking to depart southern Turkey are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. There are no plans for charter flights or other U.S. government-sponsored evacuations; however, commercial flights are readily available and airports are functioning normally. The U.S. Consulate in Adana will continue to operate normally and provide consular services to U.S. citizens.

    U.S. government employees continue to be subject to travel restrictions in southeastern Turkey. They must obtain advance approval prior to official or unofficial travel to the provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Diyarbakir, Van, Siirt, Mus, Mardin, Batman, Bingol, Tunceli, Hakkari, Bitlis, and Elazig. The Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizens avoid areas in close proximity to the Syrian border.

    U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Turkey should be alert to the potential for violence. In the recent past, terrorists have conducted attacks on U.S. interests in Turkey, as well as at sites frequented by foreign tourists. We strongly urge U.S. citizens to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

    Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news media for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security, and follow instructions of local authorities.

  • Canakkale/Gallipoli: The Road to Peace Out of War

    Canakkale/Gallipoli: The Road to Peace Out of War

    To commemorate the centennial of the Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli, a panel discussion titled   Çanakkale/Gallipoli: Road to Peace Out of War will be held on

    Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Boston University.

    A collaborative exhibition of photographs from war archives of Turkey and Australia on the Battle of Çanakkale/Gallipoli will accompany the panel.

    Light refreshments will be served.

    The event is free and open to public. R.S.V.P is required.

    To R.S.V.P., please send an e-mail to bostonbk.rsvp@mfa.gov.tr with your name and affiliation.

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