So, good thing he was killed, you're saying?
Daniel DID do drugs. Report below shows he had METH in his system and an extensive criminal history that included…
Greg, You can think what you want. Criminals, illegal immigration and neighboring countries can all erode countries sovereignty. But war…
My definition is ... irrelevant to this discussion, counselor. (I'd look up case law if I needed one.) You're the…
Wait what is your definition of sovereign nation? And I don’t think you understand what independence is. Entering into treaties…
But maybe you did mean (1) "Completely independent" and (2) "authority over its borders" as two separate things. In that…
I'll presume that you meant to write: "Completely independent authority over its borders." OK, by that definition, is the USA…
Completely independent and authority over its borders. That sounds about right. Not wrapped in tin foil.
What exactly do you think that the word "sovereign" means? Maybe we're getting to the root of the problem here.
Kelly Thomas Archive
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![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![Norby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/norby-at-starbux-115x115.jpg "The Exoneration of Chris Norby.")
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 28 CommentsNorby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […] -
![cross-posted from The Fullerton Rag: 6 Fullerton Cops Sent to Pasadena to Arrest Man for Non-Violent Misdemeanor This video shows a man named AJ Redkey being arrested by six undercover […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/aj-e1399575502379.jpg "Get AJ Redkey! SIX Fullerton cops rush to Pasadena to nab Kelly Thomas Protester.")
Get AJ Redkey! SIX Fullerton cops rush to Pasadena to nab Kelly Thomas Protester.
Posted on May 8, 2014 | 5 Commentscross-posted from The Fullerton Rag: 6 Fullerton Cops Sent to Pasadena to Arrest Man for Non-Violent Misdemeanor This video shows a man named AJ Redkey being arrested by six undercover […] -
![In the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kelly-thomas-memphis-model-115x115.png "Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.")
Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 13 CommentsIn the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […] -
![Every now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/memphis-model-1-115x115.jpg "Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?")
Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?
Posted on February 11, 2014 | 22 CommentsEvery now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […] -
![Tonight’s agenda is a very robust one. News crews are in attendance and the council chamber is full. This is the first council meeting since the verdict landed in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/740Fullerton-california-115x115.jpg "LIVE BLOG: Fullerton City Council, January 21")
LIVE BLOG: Fullerton City Council, January 21
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 4 CommentsTonight’s agenda is a very robust one. News crews are in attendance and the council chamber is full. This is the first council meeting since the verdict landed in […] -
![There will be more to say about the killing of Kelly Thomas, about the trial, about the rally. For now, here’s an impressionistic sense of what it was like there […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1928-115x115.jpg "Photos and Video: Rally after Kelly Thomas Verdict at Fullerton Police Department, 1/18/14")
Photos and Video: Rally after Kelly Thomas Verdict at Fullerton Police Department, 1/18/14
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 16 CommentsThere will be more to say about the killing of Kelly Thomas, about the trial, about the rally. For now, here’s an impressionistic sense of what it was like there […] -
![I have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Unacceptable-Behavior-Team1-e1389813617310.jpg "A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.")
A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 27 CommentsI have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […] -
![Two and a half years later, society finally has its say regarding how Kelly Thomas died. No one contests that Manuel Ramos threatened to hurt Kelly Thomas. No one contests […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Kelly-Thomas-taser-image-115x115.jpg "Kelly Thomas Case Goes to Jury")
Kelly Thomas Case Goes to Jury
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 1 CommentTwo and a half years later, society finally has its say regarding how Kelly Thomas died. No one contests that Manuel Ramos threatened to hurt Kelly Thomas. No one contests […] -
![The death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/argument-115x115.jpg "The War of Words, over Drug Policy")
The War of Words, over Drug Policy
Posted on December 19, 2013 | 10 CommentsThe death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […] -
![We welcome to the blog Diane Goldstein, 21-year law enforcement veteran and speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.) This piece was first printed today in the Huffington Post, but […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kelly-thomas-murder1-115x115.jpg "Diane Goldstein: The Death of Kelly Thomas Was No Anomaly")
Diane Goldstein: The Death of Kelly Thomas Was No Anomaly
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 15 CommentsWe welcome to the blog Diane Goldstein, 21-year law enforcement veteran and speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.) This piece was first printed today in the Huffington Post, but […] -
![. by Matt Leslie, from the Fullerton Rag Two recent editorials by OC Human Relations Executive Director Rusty Kennedy attempt to make the case for a county homeless shelter in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kelly-Thomas-115x115.jpg "Confusing Homelessness with Police Brutality")
Confusing Homelessness with Police Brutality
Posted on May 21, 2013 | 2 Comments. by Matt Leslie, from the Fullerton Rag Two recent editorials by OC Human Relations Executive Director Rusty Kennedy attempt to make the case for a county homeless shelter in […] -
![. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/berardino-punching-ellis-e1362249006857.jpg "Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.")
Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 Comments. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […] -
![Dear Fullerton, So . . . I’m just gonna throw this one out there and see how it sticks. Bruce Whitaker accepted $1000 from Jeremy Popoff and The Slidebar as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Jeremy-Popoff-attorney-whitaker-portrait-115x115.jpg "Bruce Whitaker <3's Popoff & The Slidebar")
Bruce Whitaker <3's Popoff & The Slidebar
Posted on October 10, 2012 | 9 CommentsDear Fullerton, So . . . I’m just gonna throw this one out there and see how it sticks. Bruce Whitaker accepted $1000 from Jeremy Popoff and The Slidebar as […]
From the "Fear and Loathing / Closer to the Edge" substack blog https://closertotheedge.substack.com/p/what-else-could-a-russian-asset-possibly : Senator Jeff Merkley walked into the…