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garadinervi · 4 months
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Leonard Peltier, I Am Everyone, in Prison Writings. My Life Is My Sun Dance, Edited by Harvey Arden, Introduction by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Preface by Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, St. Martin's Press, New York, NY, 1999
I am everyone who ever died without a voice or a prayer or a hope or a chance… everyone who ever suffered for being an Indian, for being human, for being indigenous, for being free, for being Other, for being committed… I am every one of them. Every single one. Yes. Even you. I am everyone.
International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee American Indian Movement The Jericho Movement
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waiting-eyez · 10 months
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Islam is the only religion that
gives dignity to the poor.
(Ramsey Clark)
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unimatrix-420 · 2 years
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whatisonthemoon · 1 year
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Death Squads in the Philippines by Doug Cunningham
From CovertAction Information Bulletin Number 29
All bolded text below is emphasis added by WIOTM
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Since the arrival of vigilante squads in Manila last year, the movement has spread throughout the Philippines. From the remnants of a gang formed by a corrupt local politician and a few fanatical religious sects that were part of the Marcos counterinsurgency program, the vigilantes have become a well-coordinated national movement of more than 70 groups comprising tens of thousands of members.
Vigilantes are purportedly civilians who fight against the "communists." In practice, "communists" can be anything from the New People's Army (NPA) to labor unions, Basic Christian Communities, or Bishop Antonio Fortich, a liberal Catholic bishop who was the target of a vigilante grenade attack last April. Some of these groups are "unarmed," meaning they have no weapons at all or they use bolo knives or other homemade weapons. Most of the groups are heavily armed with M-16's and other automatic weapons supplied by the Philippine military.
It is significant to note that there are many similarities between the various vigilante groups. One is the way the groups are formed. A military officer (Major Bermudez for the towns in South Cotabato province) conducted an all-day seminar in which he argued that the main problem in the Philippines was "communism," a problem which the military alone could not combat. The attendance of all city and neighborhood officials was required, and at the end of the seminar, the officials were encouraged to set up "Rondas" or all-night patrols, requiring barrio residents to participate one night a week.
In barrios where the NPA has established a stronghold, the purpose of the vigilante group is to expel or kill anyone who is a member, a suspected member, or a suspected supporter of the NPA. In barrios where the NPA is not present, the vigilantes target labor unions, farmers' organizations, or Basic Christian Communities. Other targets include those who refuse to join the vigilante groups. A wealthy fisherman who refused their offer found the words "You are just one bullet" (away from death) painted on his front gate. Less socially prominent resisters have been dealt with more harshly.
There is ample evidence to show that the Philippine military plays a significant role in organizing, supplying, and training vigilante groups. Col. Franco Calida, the Commander of the Davao City metropolitan district police, has admitted that the military supports Alsa Masa (Rising Masses), the largest armed vigilante group. Another notorious vigilante squad organizer is U. Coi. Jun Alcover, who has ties to many far-right groups in the Philippines.
Evidence also points to other supporters. The first national conference of vigilante groups, held last February to form the National Coalition Against Communism, was hosted in the Manila office of the AFL-CIO-affiliated Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP). The second national gathering, held in March, was hosted by CAUSA International. The CAUSA gathering brought a wide spectrum of leaders from business, academia, the media, and the military together to hear Jun Pala, a Davao City radio commentator who has become well-known as the "Voice of the Alsa Masa," declare that "Communists are believers of Satan, and between God and devil, we must not compromise." At the end of the conference, new CAUSA chapters were formed for nine regions of the Philippines, and organizers were given free manuals, slides, and tapes.
There is also speculation that the CIA is involved in organizing the vigilantes. In March 1987, Newsweek and the San Francisco Examiner reported that President Reagan had approved $10 million and a dozen new agents for stepped-up CIA covert operations in the Philippines. The Examiner reported that the new authorization "opens the door for the use of CIA field advisers and is general enough to allow for the implementation of political 'dirty tricks.' " The increased funding came at a time when the vigilantes were rapidly developing into a national movement and needed funding and support. As one U.S. official remarked about CIA complicity in the murders by Salvadoran death squads, "The CIA didn't care what was going on so long as they were killing communists."
A Canadian documentary film, which will air this spring, provides an interesting piece of supporting evidence. The film crew walked into the recording studio of Jun Pala, with their cameras rolling, and discovered an American meeting with the vigilante leader. The American identified himself as a development worker, but later Jun Pala, with the audio still on, said the American was really a CIA agent.
Many vigilante groups have been organized in support of the U.S. military bases in the Philippines. A U.S. fact-finding mission headed by former Attorney General Ramsey Clark found evidence that ex-CIA operative and former World Anti-Communist League (WACL) chairman John Singlaub helped organize vigilante groups in both Angeles City, the home of Clark Air Force Base, and Olongapo, the site of the Subic Bay Naval Station. It is also interesting to note that support of the U.S. bases has come from vigilante groups in the southern Philippines, a region that has in the past displayed little concern for the bases. Yet members of the Alsa Masa in Mindanao have carried placards that say "We Need U.S. Bases." Members of the Koronadal Movement of Unity and Tranquility (KOMUT), in a remote area of South Cotabato province, created a banner in which there is a symbol deifying the U.S. and the military bases.
President Aquino, at first being careful to endorse only the "unarmed" groups, finally gave her endorsement even to the Alsa Masa, when she attended a carefully arranged meeting of Alsa Masa supporters in Davao City in October 1987. She was heavily criticized for this endorsement by the National Movement to Disband Vigilantes and the Philippine Alliance for Human Rights Advocates, and was forced to retract slightly, but she is clearly under heavy pressure to go along with vigilantism.
In Washington, State Department representatives have downplayed vigilante human rights violations. Secretary of State George Shultz remarked in a New York Times article, "they (the vigilante squads) are being organized within the framework of Government authority... and President Aquino has supported that approach and we support what she is standing for."
As the vigilante groups become more and more accepted by official Manila and Washington policy, one begins to see the role they play in the overall counterinsurgency strategy. As Philippine Defense Minister Rafael Ileto said in an interview in June, "Alsa Masa is not part of the military-so we're not accountable for them.'' But as the tie between government and vigilante grows closer, not many will be fooled by Ileto's logic.
The vigilante movement, along with U.S. intervention, has escalated counterinsurgency to a new level, once again pushing the Philippines to the brink of civil war.
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potionsprefect · 26 days
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Pairings: Ethan Ramsey x Victoria Clarke
Word Count: 1k
Summary: Victoria is back at work, and not everything is the same
Rating: Teen
Category: Angst, Fluff
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Victoria sat down in the cafeteria, a whole pizza in front of her. Today was her first day back at work since the Senator attack. She knew she would have to come back eventually but it didn’t seem real that she was finally back, sat in her white coat, helping those who desperately needed it.
She was desperately avoiding the corridor where her room was. She knew all she would see would be herself in that room, terrified of whether she was going to die. The team had a patient in there but Victoria hadn’t met them yet.
Slowly, Victoria ate her lunch. She had opted to go early to avoid the queues but she really avoiding doing as much work with the patient as possible. Instead, she stayed in the teams room, helping devise a treatment plan. It was unlike Victoria to hide away and she knew she was being unprofessional.
A figure sat down in front of her, a handsome but concerned look on his face. “You’re in here early.” Ethan said.
“I wanted to beat the lunchtime queue.” Victoria shrugged.
“So it’s nothing to do with you wanting to avoid the patients room?” Ethan folded his arms, an eyebrow raised.
Victoria sighed. “Am I that obvious?”
“Yes. And I don’t need to tell you that it is also unprofessional. But we’re letting you figure it out on your own. You know you can’t avoid that room forever.” Ethan said.
“I know I just… I can’t go back in there. All I see is myself, struggling to fight for life.”
“Maybe you’ve come back too soon.”
Victoria sighed. “It’s not down to me. Blame the system.”
“You know to take it one step at a time. But I’m saying this as your boss and not as your boyfriend. I would like to see you visit at least once before the end of your shift. And I’m saying this as your boyfriend. I’ll come with you if you want.” Ethan reached across the table and took Victorias hand in his.
“I think this is something I need to do myself. But thank you for the offer.” Victoria smiled. “I will probably come back to the office as quickly as possible.”
“Then I’ll be in the office waiting for you with a hug.” Ethan smiled.
Victoria ate the rest of her pizza, quiet in the presence of Ethan. She knew this would be one of the biggest parts of her recovery to date and the longer she put it off, the harder it would be further down the line.
Today would be the day she faced it. The day she proved to herself how strong she really is.
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Victoria took several deep breaths as the elevator doors opened. She was thankful that she was in the lift alone for which she could deal with her emotions by herself and not have to embarrass herself in front of anyone else.
The only sound that could be heard was Victoria’s shoes as she walked slowly down the empty corridor. Victoria loved it like this, an empty corridor where she could consider her thoughts was always better than a crowded one.
She cast her mind back to that day, all she could see from her room was the frantic faces of her colleagues who were rushing about trying desperately to find a cure.
We’re running out of time. What if they don’t make it?
The voices were loud and frantic, panic evident in their voices. Victoria wanted desperately to smash her way through the glass and break free.
Victoria approached the window and saw the patient gazing out the window. Victoria smiled softly at the patient. It seemed surreal to think of the horrors this room saw not that long ago.
With a gentle push, Victoria opened the room door. “Mrs Winston? I’m Doctor Clarke. How are you feeling?”
“Oh much better thank you. I don’t believe we’ve met. Are you one of the doctors working alongside the team?” Mrs Winston smiled.
“I am. I’ve been helping draw up some treatment plans for you. I apologise for not coming to visit you sooner.” Victoria replied.
“I understand dear. I remember reading on the news about the awful events that happened here. I’m glad you’re alive.” She smiled.
“Thank you. And I have no doubt that the team and I will help find out what’s wrong with you soon.” Victoria smiled.
After a while, Victoria left the room, heading back to the diagnostics teams office. She felt lighter on her feet, happier even. She had done it and now it was over, she could look forward even further.
Victoria reached the office and opened the door. Ethan was sat at his desk, paperwork in front of him.
“How did it go?” Ethan stood up and walked over to Victoria.
“Better than I hoped. It wasn’t easy but it’s done now.” Victoria said.
Ethan took her face in his hands. “I am so proud of you. He pressed a gentle kiss to her lips.
Victoria pulled away after a few seconds, resting her forehead against his, eyes closed. “This isn’t easy.”
“It was never going to be. Recovery is slow and sometimes painful.” Ethan pulled her to his chest, running a gentle hand through Victoria’s hair.
“I just don’t like living in uncertainty. I want to know what’s happening and I want to know when. But I know that can’t happen and I should just accept whatever comes my way.” Victoria said.
“You don’t need to rush anything further. It can all go at your own pace.” Ethan smiled.
“What if I’m like this for a long time? What if you don’t want to put up with that?” Victoria asked.
“I will endure anything for you. And I don’t care how long it takes. Your health is number one priority and no matter how long your recovery is, I will be by your side throughout.”
“You’re a really good man you know that?”
Ethan laughed. “So I’ve been told. By all the right people.”
Victoria always knew that coming back to work was never going to be easy. But she knew that as long as she has the right people by her side, she could face anything.
And she had exactly that with Ethan. Her fiercest and most loyal protector.
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I made it sad and then I made it happy lol
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supermanandloisverse · 6 months
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#SupermanAndLois Cast Tyler Hoechlin & Wole Parks together with Teen Wolf’s JR Bourne & Arrow’s David Ramsey and others were on the Sag-Aftra picket lines today.
Via : Mike Foy and Page Kennedy’s Instagram
#SAGAFTRA #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike
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riaspeaks · 9 months
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introduction
hello !!! this is my introduction page
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she/her, 19
my blog is 18+ so please respect that
my name is Victoria but I go by Vic or Vicky.
my favorite color is green
I post about a lot of diffrent things but mainly wcbb (pretty much just uconn)
at the moment I'm only writing for ellie Williams, abby Anderson (rarely but feel free to request!!!) Georgia amoore, paige bueckers, caitlin clark, azzi fudd and a bunch of other wbb players also sadie sink and some other actors
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beasanfi1997 · 6 months
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Jen: Qi'ra, why that Chamberlain SkekSil was hunting me? What wrong with me?! Why the Garthim want me?! I want the true!
Qi'ra: The Truth Is complicate
Jen: I WANT to know and i was tired that nobody tell me the Truth!
Qi'ra: Your father Rian was a Kingsman, Is that because he tried to save the rabbits from the predators, he robb the Money from the Rich to give the poor, when he Met your mother Deethra that She was a slave and prisoner and then he frees her and they were in love and then they team up to save the nature of Thra from SkekSil and his Emperor SkekSo to banish the Darkening but then After your mother Deet give birth to you, SkekSil wanted Revenge against your parents and then you were three that you Lost control using the Power that your mother have It After SkekSil killed your parents. The Power of Sanctuary Tree that your mother have It Is very strong inside you and because you take care of the nature and Animals as your mother did it.
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viickkz · 9 months
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My wives😼❤
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garadinervi · 4 months
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Leonard Peltier, Prison Writings. My Life Is My Sun Dance, Edited by Harvey Arden, Introduction by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Preface by Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, St. Martin's Press, New York, NY, 1999
Doing time creates a demented darkness of my own imagination… Doing time does this thing to you. But, of course, you don’t do time. You do without it. Or rather, time does you. Time is a cannibal that devours the flesh of your years day by day, bite by bite.
International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee American Indian Movement The Jericho Movement
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peonyblossom · 2 years
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PSA - Changing Sadie's FC
Hi everybody! I am going to be changing the face claim for my Open Heart f!MC, Sadie Oakley. I have found someone who I think fits the character a little better, so I will be changing the photos out on my Meet My MC post, MC Mondays, Wedding Wednesdays, etc. This won't change any of my written content - just photo stuff.
My new Face Claim is Annie Clark!
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The first three routes of Horse Hall I've done have basically gone
Bunty: This is Damien, he tried to kill me and take my soul and I lost him his home and entire life's purpose and now he's obsessed with me. I might have a stalker but I also have free demon sex.
Maura: Cool. I got forced to marry a teacher so his weird demon genie wouldn't kill one of us. This other teacher wants us to be a proper couple.
Suella: I'm in a healthy relationship with my best friend's brother. Do you two need help?
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jonmercer · 2 years
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Superman and Lois - 2x15 “Waiting for Superman”
Synopsis: SEASON FINALE — Chrissy Beppo, with the authorization of the Department of Defense, has a message for the people of Smallville, not only is the merging of planets real, it is happening.
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egnaroo · 2 years
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The forthcoming House of Dragons will make 2022 the year of the dragon. It's the hour of "Fire and Blood" now.
The forthcoming House of Dragons will make 2022 the year of the dragon. It’s the hour of “Fire and Blood” now.
Fans of dragons, wolves and fantasy kingdom stories coming to life are excitedly anticipating the House of the Dragon prequel series, which debuts on August 21. Fans have been waiting for three years and hope it will be worth the wait. Game of thrones’ key story was about Lannisters and Starks and Targaryen Princess and power with white walker’s danger. However, the Targaryen Family background,…
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allpromarlo · 1 year
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if the ravens get ramsey we would have the most annoying cb duo in the entire league
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potionsprefect · 2 months
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Big Dreams
Pairings: Ethan Ramsey x Victoria Clarke
Word Count: 1k
Summary: Luke and Lily have big ambitions for when they are older
Rating: General Audiences
Category: Fluff
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“Mommy Mommy Mommy!” Luke ran into the living room, Lily not far behind him. “Is being a doctor hard?”
“Well.” Victoria dramatically put her book down. “There’s a lot of blood. And I mean a lot. And guts.” She grabbed her twins. “And gore.” She tickled them.
“Mommy stop!” Lily giggled. “Luke and I have decided that we want to be like you and Daddy.”
“So you’re going to eat all your greens and do your homework?” Victoria asked.
“On second thought. We’ll have to think about that.” Luke said.
“No! We said we would agree to whatever she said.” Lily pulled on Luke’s arm.
“But I don’t like vegetables!” Luke said.
“Well if you don’t eat your greens then you can’t become a doctor. Eating your greens is good for you.” Victoria raised an eyebrow.
Luke thought about this for a moment. “Okay maybe I will eat vegetables.”
“Mommy will you play Doctor with us?” Lily asked.
“Of course. What would you like me to do?” Victoria smiled.
“You have a poorly tummy.” Lily said getting Victoria to lie back against the cushions.
“I see. And how have I poorly tummy?” Victoria asked.
“You….” Luke trailed off before an idea popped into his head, eyes wide and smiling. “You ate one of Daddy’s pancakes!” He grinned.
“I see, and what treatment do you recommend for me?”
“Well firstly.” Luke pulled out his doctor kit and put on his stethoscope.
“Hang on.” Victoria sat up and then stood up.
“But Mommy-“
“Wait I promise you’re going to like this.” Victoria smiled. She headed upstairs into the home office and pulled out two white coats. They were very big but she figured Luke and Lily wouldn’t care. She headed back down the stairs.
“White coats!” Luke held out his hands.
“You should look like proper doctors.” Victoria helped them put the white coats on.
“It’s so big.” Lily giggled.
“Okay, I’ll lay back down now.” Victoria sat back on the couch and laid against the cushions. “I’ve eaten one of Daddy’s pancakes and it’s made me very sick.” Victoria coughed dramatically.
“Let me listen to your heart!” Luke placed his stethoscope on Victoria’s chest. “It’s beating very fast! Is that a good thing?”
“Yes. It means my heart is doing exactly what I want it to do.” Victoria smiled.
“Now you’re tempy.” Lily said. Victoria stifled a laugh. Lily still could not pronounce the word properly.
“And what does my temperature show?” Victoria asked.
“You’re hot! You must rest.” Lily said.
“I see. But my stomach still hurts.” Victoria replied.
“You need medicine!” Luke ran into the kitchen and came back with a glass of water in his Spider-Man cup. “Drink this! And eat this!” He held up some chocolate.
“I’m so glad I have the best doctors in the world looking after me.” Victoria grinned.
Luke and Lily grinned back, they always loved it when their parents complimented them.
The front door opened and a voice called out, “Hello! Anyone home?”
“Daddy daddy daddy!” Luke and Lily ran into the hallway, their excited voices giggling as they talked to Ethan.
“Where’s Mommy?”
“We’ve been playing doctors. She ate one of your pancakes and has a poorly tummy.” Luke said.
“I see. Shall we go and see how Mommy is?”
Victoria could hear footsteps enter the living room.
“Did we make Mommy feel better?” Lily asked.
“You should ask Mommy that.” Ethan chuckled.
“Mommy feels so much better thanks to you two.” Victoria held her arms out and Luke and Lily leant into her, soaking up the cuddles.
“I do know one thing that will help Mommy even more.” Ethan winked. He opened a door to allow Jenner in who came running into the room. “Cuddles with Jenner always made Mommy feel better.”
Jenner jumped up on the couch and snuggled beside Victoria.
“When I was pregnant with you two, Jenner rarely left my side. I think he could sense that Mommy needed a lot of cuddles and he was always on hand to give them.”
“That’s right.” Ethan smiled sitting down next to Victoria. He took a proper look at the twins’ white coats. “Now I see why you kept ahold of these.” He laughed.
“We’ll grow into them Daddy! When we’re doctors just like you, we’ll have our own coats!” Luke said.
“But I like this one! Maybe I can wear this one instead?” Lily looked at Victoria as she cuddled into her side.
“You’re more than welcome to. Although I did sew my name into them so you’d have to change that.” Victoria laughed.
“I like it. Why did you keep them Mommy?” Luke asked.
“I suppose I wanted something to show my children one day.”
“Is being a doctor hard?” Lily said.
“It can be. There’s a lot to learn and sometimes you’re not sure whether you understand it or not. But it’s all worthwhile when you can make someone feel better.” Ethan explained.
“It also requires a lot of dedication and hard work. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices in order to get there but all the work pays off in the end.” Victoria smiled.
“But I don’t like making sacrifices. I like everything how it is.” Lily said.
“Oh I know Lil. But the world out there is entirely yours to explore. Sometimes we have to do things we don’t really want to do. That’s what adulthood is all about. But it’s also a lot of fun too.” Victoria said.
“I want to stay small forever.”
“Me too! We can always play with toys as kids!” Luke said.
“Mommy and I play with your toys and we’re not kids.” Ethan chuckled.
“Technically we’re big kids at heart. And I never thought I would get to see Daddy play with a Barbie house so well done.” Victoria winked at Lily.
“Whatever it takes to put a smile on their faces.” Ethan laughed.
“We want to be like you when we are older. We want to make people feel better when they are feeling sick.” Lily said.
“Well that is amazing but we won’t force you to. You can be anything you want to be.” Victoria smiled.
Luke and Lily smiled up at their parents. Whilst Ethan and Victoria would never push the twins to follow in their footsteps, it warmed their hearts to hear how they wanted to be just like them.
If today was anything to go by their hearts were in the right places, and Victoria knew they would be brilliant doctors.
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Ethan will never be allowed to forget that he can’t make pancakes lol
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