[Peace-discuss] More mendacity of hope

[C. G. Estabrook]

Obama Claims 9/11 Revived American 'Values'

...The sum of the President’s speech lies in direct contrast to the truth: Americans are less safe, facing threats from new generations of terrorists bred by US policies as well as an overgrown government intent on encroaching upon the rights and freedoms of citizens in the name of security.

http://news.antiwar.com/2012/09/11/obama-misleading-claims-911-revived-american-values/
 	

Obama Admin. Urges Congress to Renew Broad Surveillance Powers

...The Obama administration, as is usual in cases where they disregard the Constitution, promises this mass surveillance comes with strong safeguards and accountability. In reality, the war on terrorism is continuing to be used to justify major infringements on the civil liberties of Americans.

http://news.antiwar.com/2012/09/11/obama-admin-urges-congress-to-renew-broad-surveillance-powers/