|
Bill
Maher has been the white shining knight for the anti-war movement for
years now, when he was canned from network TV, and eventually found a
place on HBO. He's weekly insulted viciously those on the right who disagreed with him. I
personally actually was a fan of Bill's standup long before, back when
he was the fashion photographer on an episode of Roseanne.
About a year ago, a right wing pundit was on Real Time, and made a statement that actually resonated with me. I remember it so well, because I rarely agree with right wing pundits. He
made the point that when Bill Maher caustically insults those who have
a spiritual faith, and makes fun of all people living in the heartland
of America . . . he drives people away from opening their minds to the
issues he purports to care about.
This
got the wheels turning back to the 60's and early 70's when it was
discovered that the FBI had planted hippy-looking undercover agents to
kick the cops in the shins, and urge otherwise peaceful normal
protesters to violent actions. The goal – to discredit the anti-war movement by turning Americans against the protesters.
William Colby, a former Director of the CIA once revealed, "The Central
Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media."
Remember, before you roll your eyes and think "conspiracy theory," that it was
a former Director of the CIA who said that, not a mumbling homeless person.
That would like make his statement a FACT, rather than a theory. On this
week's "Real Time," when 9/11 truth activists stood up to shout questions about
the mysterious collapse of World Trade Center 7 on 9/11, Bill Maher had an
emotional meltdown and a Gestapo-moment, when he urged his security to
"kick their ass," including kicking the ass of a woman who stood and said that
Maher's action against a man who was only asking questions was cowardice. In
fact, Maher seemed to want to physically participate in kicking the woman's
ass. The scene was bizarre as Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee sat placidly
watching her host demanding a physical beating for people asking questions, and
she only said, "I won't mention the 1st amendment." It was an eerie echo of
when we all watched John Kerry a few weeks ago, going on with his speech, as
a questioner was mercilessly tasered in front of him . . . for asking
questions.
This Bill Maher twilight zone episode only got weirder, when Chris
Matthews, with a feigned childlike innocence inquired, gee whiz "what issue are
they raising?" I have personally emailed Chris Matthews massive information
regarding questions around 9/11 and the collapse of the WTC's. Friends of
mine have passed him packets at public appearances. Thousands, if not tens of
thousands, of other people have emailed his show with information on physicist
Steven Jones, David Ray Griffin, and Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth,
research that causes rational people to wonder "why did WTC Building 7 come
down?" In other words, MSNBC's Chris Matthews feigned innocence of not
understanding what all the fuss is about . . . was a lie. He was lying to you,
when he put on that act. Now, back to Bill Maher's bizarre Gestapo moment on
his show. If Bill disbelieves those who feel that 9/11 has not been fully
investigated, and that the official story defies physics, he could simply have them
on his show and debate them. I mean he does allow rightwing Christian pundits
on, and he treats them personally with a modicum of respect, even while
caustically attacking the millions they represent. He could have done the same
with 9/11 truth. But, he didn't. What he did was act like a fascist, by threatening
bodily harm and being seemingly eager to participate in it . . . and why?
Because someone wanted to know why a 47 story building mysteriously
collapsed on 9/11/2001 in a way that has never been explained in a rational
way. Nearly 200 professional architects and engineers, at "Architects and
Engineers for 9/11 Truth" ae911Ttuth.org, have begun demanding answers.
Men and women who've courageously put their careers on the line for truth.
They've joined many high level military and intelligence experts who now are
convinced that the official 9/11 myth was a lie, and have been quoted at
PatriotsQuestion911.org. One must wonder, why Bill Maher doesn't interview
any of the below people he calls "nutcases", and challenge them on their facts. If
they are so insane, Bill should be able to take them apart, and make a fun show
out of doing so.
Richard Gage, AIA, Architect – Member,
American Institute of Architects. A practicing Architect for 20 years
who has worked on most types of building construction including
numerous fire-proofed steel-framed buildings. Founding member of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth.
- Speech at Sonoma State University 4/20/07: "Another
2006 poll by Scripps Howard, Ohio University, which found that a
shocking 16% believe that the World Trade Center's Twin Towers were
brought down by explosives. Unfortunately, my research has also
concluded that this is true. Tonight I will present to you the very
clear evidence that all three World Trade Center high-rise buildings,
the Twin Towers and Building 7 were destroyed not by fire as our
government has told us, but by controlled demolition with explosives."
~~~~~~~~~~~~
H. Theodore Elden, Jr., B.Arch –
Practicing registered architect in West Virginia for over 25 years.
Now retired. Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Member, American
Institute of Architects, West Virginia Chapter. Appointed Member of
West Virginia State Board of Architects. Former Member, National
Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and Member,
National Committee, Intern Development Program for Architects (IDP).
Professional photographer.
- Letter to American Institute of Architects 11/26/06: "The
primary duty of registered professionals is to protect the public
safety. Professionals' intelligence, knowledge and experience provide
a delicate connection between science and fact. ...
9-11 was a
tragic event for our country, quickly "solved" by our government and
propagated by our media, leading our country into fear, anguish, anger,
war and unrestrained spending.
Have we, as
building professionals, been hoodwinked? Who should better understand
the collapse of the World Trade Towers than those in our profession,
possibly with the consultation of demolition experts?
As I and
millions have reviewed the events of that day, it seems much of the
cover story is not true and impossible. As the nation is confused on
the reality of that day, have we been making bad decisions ever since?
My web site
collects salient information that isolates the demise of the World
Trade Towers – linking many experienced, dedicated and articulate
technical analysis that show clearly that the World Trade Towers were
destroyed by internal explosives and not "fires from the airlines". ...
After
hundreds of hours of research, and thousands of dollars purchasing
materials and information, this letter outlines my most salient,
articulate examples of things that architects should investigate. If I
err slightly in any single item, that does not discount this letter.
On the contrary, even if only part of these accusations are true, they
should be investigated."
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Col. Ronald D. Ray, U.S. Marine Corps (ret)
– Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense during the Reagan
Administration and a highly decorated Vietnam veteran (two Silver
Stars, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart). Appointed by President
George H.W. Bush to serve on the American Battle Monuments Commission
(1990 - 1994), and on the 1992 Presidential Commission on the
Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces. Military Historian and Deputy
Director of Field Operations for the U.S. Marine Corps Historical
Center, Washington, D.C. 1990 - 1994.
- Article 7/10/06:
"The former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under the Reagan
Administration and a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and Colonel has
gone on the record to voice his doubts about the official story of 9/11
- calling it 'the dog that doesn't hunt.' 'I'm astounded that the
conspiracy theory advanced by the administration could in fact be true
and the evidence does not seem to suggest that's accurate,' he said."
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Col. Robert Bowman, PhD, U.S. Air Force (ret)
– Director of Advanced Space Programs Development under Presidents Ford
and Carter. U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with over 100 combat
missions. (PhD in Aeronautics and Nuclear Engineering, Cal Tech).
Former Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and Assistant
Dean at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. 22-year Air Force
career. Also taught Mathematics and English at the University of
Southern California, the University of Maryland, and Phillips
University.
- Video 9/11/04:
"A lot of these pieces of information, taken together, prove that the
official story, the official conspiracy theory of 9/11 is a bunch of
hogwash. It's impossible. ... There's a second group of facts having
to do with the cover up. ... Taken together these things prove that
high levels of our government don't want us to know what happened and
who's responsible....
Who gained from 9/11? Who covered up crucial information about 9/11?
And who put out the patently false stories about 9/11 in the first
place? When you take those three things together, I think the case is
pretty clear that it's highly placed individuals in the administration
with all roads passing through Dick Cheney.
I think the very kindest thing that we can say about George W. Bush and
all the people in the U.S. Government that have been involved in this
massive cover-up, the very kindest thing we can say is that they were
aware of impending attacks and let them happen. Now some people will
say that's much too kind, however even that is high treason and
conspiracy to commit murder."
William Rodriguez
– WTC survivor. An American Building Maintenance employee for twenty
years, responsible for inspection and maintenance at the World Trade
Center, who held the master key for the stairs. He was the last person
to leave the building on September 11 and has been credited with saving
many lives. For his efforts, he received the National Hero Award from
the Senate of Puerto Rico. Founder, Hispanic Victims Group.
- Article 6/24/05:
Regarding an explosion in the sub-basement of the World Trade Center
North Tower on 9/11, prior to any airplane impact. "When I heard the
sound of the explosion, the floor beneath my feet vibrated, the walls
started cracking and it everything started shaking," said Rodriguez,
who was huddled together with at least 14 other people in the office.
... [Editor's note:
At this point, Mr. Rodriguez was in sub-basement B1 of the North Tower,
approximately 1,100 feet below the airplane's impact point at floors 93
to 98.]
-
"Seconds after the first massive explosion below in the basement still
rattled the floor, I hear another explosion from way above," said
Rodriguez. "Although I was unaware at the time, this was the airplane
hitting the tower, it occurred moments after the first explosion."
But before Rodriguez had time to think, co-worker Felipe David stormed
into the basement office with severe burns on his face and arms,
screaming for help and yelling "explosion! explosion! explosion!"
David had been in front of a nearby freight elevator on sub-level 1
about 400 feet from the office when fire burst out of the elevator
shaft, causing his injuries.
"He was burned terribly," said Rodriguez. "The skin was hanging off his
hands and arms. His injuries couldn't have come from the airplane
above, but only from a massive explosion below. I don't care what the
government says, what scientists say. I saw a man burned terribly from
a fire that was caused from an explosion below.
"I know there were explosives placed below the trade center. I helped a
man to safety who is living proof, living proof the government story is
a lie and a cover-up. ...
"I disagree 100%with the government story," said Rodriguez. "I met with
the 9/11 Commission behind closed doors and they essentially discounted
everything I said regarding the use of explosives to bring down the
north tower.
"And I contacted NIST previously four times without a response.
Finally, this week I asked them before they came up with their
conclusion that jet fuel brought down the towers, if they ever
considered my statements or the statements of any of the other
survivors who heard the explosions. They just stared at me with blank
faces and didn't have any answers."
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bob McIlvaine – Father of Robert McIlvaine, Assistant Vice President, Merrill Lynch, WTC North Tower, 106th floor. Former school teacher.
Evan Solomon: You think your son was therefore murdered by Americans?
Bob McIlvaine: Absolutely. ...
Evan Solomon: Do you want another investigation?
Bob McIlvaine: Of course I want another investigation.
Why is this an important issue to them? Because America was turned upside
down on 9/11. After 9/11 we became a "torture state," "a militarist state," "a
state that unleashed a massive network to spy on its own citizens," and a
"warring state," attacking nations that had not even attacked us, and taking over
their oil. When war and conquest occur in our name, it is incumbent upon us to
know that the reason for it occurring is correct and true. The entire and
profound future of America and everything it stands for turned on the events of
9/11. Why did WTC 7 fall? If it was a controlled demolition, then we need to
know how WTC security could have allowed those charges to be set. We have
to question the people in charge of Securecom, the WTC security company.
We need to question people at the top of that company who sat on its board,
people like GW Bush's brother, and GW Bush's cousin. We need to ask them
why the bomb sniffing dogs were called off in the days before 9/11. The future
of a nation and world ride on knowing the truth. Or we could follow Bill Maher's
manic advice to drag out and kick the ass of anyone who questions 9/11.
Personally, I can't stomach watching Bill Maher any more. It's not because of
Bill Maher, but it's because of the people sitting in his audience who cheered on
the ass kicking of people asking important questions. These people worshipped
Bill Maher, whereas I worship the truth, and when Bill Maher was producing
some, I liked watching him. When Bill Maher suppresses truth, he loses his
appeal. Its about truth. I'm beginning to understand why the right fears the "left,"
if their concerns and positions are going to be handled with such fascist fervor.
On a social level, I agree with Bill Maher and his audiences positions on gay
rights, anti-war, environment, etc. But, I can't stomach watching them, now that
I've seen they can be just as hob-nail-booted as the right they despise. It was a
sad day for the left in America.
As I said, I'm a fan of truth. I don't worship media personalities. I outgrew that when I saw Blue Oyster Cult in business suits before a concert when I was 16 years old. Bill
Maher's audience is much older, but they seem to have never understood
that the persona projected by someone like Maher is just that. People
let him have the mic, perhaps with agreements and limits of discussion
pre-arranged and mutually agreed to. The future of our nation is not a
team sport, and when we are split by "Democrats vs. Republicans" so
visciously we all lose. This dual paradigm keeps us arguing over "flag
burning" and side issues, while our nation is led to war based on a
9/11 myth that has never been proven, only stated over and over and
over again by corporate media.
Although the good book is
one those on the right often abuse and misuse to promote division and
hatred, its still a pretty good book if you look at what Jesus had to
say, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them." -- Jesus; Matthew 7:15-20
When
Bill Maher stridently marched down the aisle on his HBO show, urging
security to "kick the ass" of both men and women, who's only crime was
to demand answers to questions we should all be asking, I think we
caught a glimpse of his fruits. When we saw his audience
of the so-called left acting like brown-shirts, we should all take
pause in our acceptance of the right/left paradigm corporate media has
cultivated like a garden.
We, conservative, liberal, black, white, rich, poor, are all Americans. We are all being denied some important truth regarding 9/11. It is being denied just as viciously by too much of the so called left media, as it is by FOX News, and their radio minions. Truth and the search for it, rises above politics. The truth about 9/11 is something we all need equally, if our nation is going to progress based on a firm foundation. If we go forward based on a foundation of lies, everything we do in the future will turn to rot. It is the nature of the universe.
By William E. Douglas, Jr., who is author
of "The Amateur Parent – A Book on Life, Death, War & Peace, and
Everything Else in the Universe." Bill has been a guest columnist for
the Kansas City Star, The Business Journal, and other media worldwide.
His past essays include, "Exposing the 9/11 Conspiracy Wingnuts," "The
Explosion of the 9-11 Truth Movement -- US Media's Dirty Little
Secret," "Good Night, and Good Luck - WMD, NIST, Popular Mechanics,
9/11 and Media Crimes" and also "Why the Jewish Community Should Demand
9/11 Truth."
Discuss this article on the forums. (0 posts)
http://www.opednews.com/articles/8/opedne_bill_dou_071021_the_bill_maher_real_.htm
|
Soap Box 