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Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard

By Jeralyn, Section Civil Liberties
Posted on Wed Jul 06, 2005 at 09:42:45 PM EST
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Crooks and Liars reports National Guard officials in California are being investigated for spying on state residents and destroying documents that could prove it. Not only that,

National Guard officials said that they are only monitoring public Web site and news stories...."We have also received information from sources that this conduct may not be limited to just California; that, in fact, other units across the country may have engaged in similar domestic activity," [state Sen. Joseph]Dunne said.

The AP reports:

U.S. military authorities on Wednesday began investigating whether a California National Guard unit was established to spy on U.S. citizens, as about 30 demonstrators outside guard headquarters confronted officials backed by armed soldiers.

The unit has raised concern among peace activists that the Guard is resorting to the same type of civilian monitoring that characterized Vietnam War-era protests.

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    Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard | 9 comments (9 topical)
    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    I have noticed an increased NG helicopter presence in my state. And not just around military facilities either, but everywhere. Thanks TL for making me, a nervous and paranoid person anyways, that much more afraid of my government. Isn't it weird that I am afraid of our government as much as I am afraid of all the terrorists in the world that would love to kill me because I am a U.S. citizen? Go figure.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#2)
    by kdog on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    As for me Sherm, I'm more afraid of govt. actions such as this than any pissant terr'ist. Our govt. has spoken, and the enemy is the citizenry. Obviously the govt. has learned nothing from their abuses of power in the 60's-70's.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    Yeah, kdog, and that is just it. I should be afraid of some terrorist , not the government that is supposedly trying to protect me from them. Unfortunately they tend to inspire the same level of anxiety and terror in some people(I think most people). And it would astound me that the powers that be have a better knowledge of recent history, much less anything beyond the creation of the U.S., than the rest of the populace.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#4)
    by Che's Lounge on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    Kdog, Shermbuck, If you two would just shut up and watch TV like good sheeple, you wouldn't have to be so concerned. After all, our government SURELY knows how to deal with these things. As I recall, domestic surveillance is the job of the FBI, and our CIA and military are expressly forbidden from carrying out domestic intel gathering. Oh my! Regis and Kelly are on. Gotta go.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    Can't care anymore. Maury is on.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#6)
    by kdog on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    Of course fellas, who has time to worry about freedom and liberty...Natalee is still missing! Domestic spying on US citizens without probable cause verified by a judge is comparable to treason in my book.

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#7)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:56 PM EST
    It is well to recall that rightist ELEMENTS of the CNG and the USMC rolled a TANK on nonviolent protesters in Westwood on 10 Nov 04 --eight months ago-- and pointed the turret(s) at them in total defiance of civilian (and military) law. WW CNG tank

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#8)
    by roger on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:58 PM EST
    Sorry, I think that some washed-up celebrity just got arrested.........

    Re: Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard (none / 0) (#9)
    by ppjakajim on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:01:00 PM EST
    PIL - I don't think that is a tank. But if you want it to be, go for it.

    Federal Probe Launched of CA National Guard | 9 comments (9 topical)