http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/09/4172988/aclu-raises-concerns-over-ordinances.html

1/9/2012 8:47:31 PM

Where is the ACLU crying about the National Defense Authorizations Act which Obama signed, Id actually agree with them on that shit

[Edited on January 9, 2012 at 11:52 PM. Reason : .]

1/9/2012 11:51:57 PM

Theyve vowed to fight it: http://open.salon.com/blog/watchingfrogsboil/2012/01/05/will_aclu_take_the_ndaa_bull_by_the_horns_or_milk_the_cow

It obviously takes more than a few days to form a legal battle.

What has the ACLU done though that you disagree with...?

1/9/2012 11:58:43 PM

sucks that OWS is going to inevitably trash a perfectly nice downtown charlotte. :/

1/10/2012 12:45:54 AM

What I disagree with is that the ACLU "usually" only fights for perceived liberal civil rights causes, while completely ignoring more right leaning causes. I am no religious person, in fact im an atheist who despises the religious right and evangelicals, however I do respect the right of people to practice their religion freely. Id like to see the ACLU defend that right along with the separation of church and state (which i feel they take too far on many occasions). I would also like to see them support the rights of victims as much as they do offenders. Also, Id like to see them stand up for 2nd amendment rights as well.

Now im not claiming to be an expert on the ACLU by any means, and maybe they have supported these things, but it does not seem to be as often as left wing causes.

I will say +1 credibility for them if they are going to fight that NDAA though

1/10/2012 1:06:24 AM

So you're upset with them because of your preconceived opinion that you've never bothered to verify?

1/10/2012 1:15:52 AM

i pass these tards every day on the way to work.

they havent really done anything except kill the grass at trade/alexander.

i dont really ever see anyone out there either though. its just a deserted tent city... anyway, im more concerned about the 300+ mounted police and their horses shitting everywhere.

maybe these hippies and form it into coffee cups, fire it, and sell them.

1/10/2012 8:32:53 AM

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"maybe these hippies and form it into coffee cups, fire it, and sell them."

1/10/2012 10:12:27 AM

Care to explain how the Charlotte City Council attempting to prepare for the mass of humanity that is going to descend upon the city in 9 months makes them fascists? They haven't voted on anything yet, just took time at last night's meeting to hear public comments on the ordinances. And lest we forget, the newly elected City Council is comprised of 9 Democrats and 2 Republicans.

1/10/2012 11:24:06 AM

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"maybe these hippies can form it into coffee cups, fire it, and sell them."

your reputation is intact, dipshit.

more to the point, nothing unusual is going on in charlotte regarding this event. did you expect much substance in an smc thread?

at least he isnt saying his usual "horde gold and fuel, buy ammo, those with food will be our new overlords, etc."

[Edited on January 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM. Reason : -]

1/10/2012 11:26:54 AM

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"the Charlotte City Council is comprised of 9 Democrats and 2 Republicans."

those 2 republican piece of shit fascists. i'm on the aclu side in all cases. (moron)
they've all already been bought by exxon so it's too late (smc)
ows will solve all world problems (pryderi)
9 democrats and 2 republicans? their all conservative democrats (JesusHChrist)

1/10/2012 12:59:10 PM

Does this mean the Fascists have won?

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/24/2953565/city-council-approves-new-protest.html

Looks like those of us in Charlotte may only have 6 more days to enjoy the campsite down on Trade before all those empty tents are taken down.

1/24/2012 7:22:53 AM

^Yes they have. The police state begins on 1/30.

1/24/2012 12:12:53 PM

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"People won't be allowed to carry backpacks, satchels or coolers if police think they are being used to carry weapons."

from http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/10635807/

that is a slippery slope... free range to search any bag/purse/satchel they want

1/24/2012 12:38:06 PM

^^ I don't think the police state begins on Jan. 30 bc the city manager has to declare an "extraordinary event" for these new regulations to go into effect. Although the overnight camping ban does go into effect on the 30th, the first opportunity to test these new measures will probably be uptown during Speed Street or the July 4th celebration.

1/24/2012 1:51:32 PM