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Vishnu Ramakrishnan | 1 Mar 2010 07:32
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Motion and Its Description, and Annihilation of Class Society

Motion and Its Description, and Annihilation of Class Society

Motion and Its Description: According to the `law of conservation of energy' and concept of `inertia', to
move something, some other thing/things should be moved. Movement and its consequence are mechanical
displacement of things from one place to another. Physical science interprets motion of a body towards
the earth is due to mutual `attraction' between the body and earth. There is no proof available that some
matter is displaced either in the earth or in the body proportionate or equivalent to such an attraction.
It can be easily proved through vector algebra that, such mutual attraction and subsequent motion is an
impossible phenomenon. Absolute laws such as do not have any validity in relative/relativistic realm.
These laws are simple mechanical approach of hypothetical nature suitable for a simple closed systems
isolated from surroundings where further understandings are restricted, attraction itself does not
hold valid because there is no medium available to conduct the mechanical energy from the earth to the
body. In this case the structural notion of scientificity is based on metaphysical-idealistic approach
rather than real, valid, and truthful approach. These laws are defined against the laws of nature.

Suppose, these `laws' are true in nature, then nature work as a  simple machine where things combine an
recombine and motion is always repetitive, and the whole system moves linearly towards some direction.
But truth is exactly in contrary to that, which says these `scientific stuffs' do not have any
`scientific' validity. In these cases common sense is sufficient to understanding the truth of nature,
no complex understanding is required to be enveloped. If mind is not pre-occupied by any formal logical
understanding on nature, then these areas are open for investigation, understanding and intellectual development.

Motion is the basic aspect of existence, motion possible where it is getting resisted. Removal of
resistance absolutely results in the collapse of motion and subsequent collapse of time and space—as
defined in physical science and philosophy. It is possible to have spheres or spaces in nature where there
is no physical motion possible or matter does not exists physically as we could interpret, still highly
dynamic in nature and beyond the understanding of humans, or matter may disappear when entering into that
space, or that space may create matter. Dynamics of that situation is beyond the understanding of humans'
intellectual setup. In such a contest humans cannot ascertain which segment of the entity they belong
within this nature. Likely there might be more such entities having of different phenomenological
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Hunter Gray | 1 Mar 2010 23:51

Native Power Food

NOTE BY HUNTER BEAR: March 1 2010

Every so often -- perhaps every two or three years -- we send this around.  I'm expanding the 
circle of discussion group recipients. Occasionally, we get off-list requests for this recipe.

Fry Bread, universally popular among Native people, is much consumed in this
household -- especially via the also tasty and widespread dish, Navajo Tacos.

Here is Maria and Eldri's Fry Bread / Navajo Tacos recipe. [When family members 
and friends come here for a visit, they often precede their arrival with the request [demand] 
that Navajo Tacos be served.]

This is our recipe -- initially posted on the Redbadbear list in mid-November, 2001.

There are probably as many varieties of fry bread as there are tribes-if you
go to any Native celebration or powwow, you'll probably be served frybread.

FRYBREAD
6 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup powdered milk, optional
2 and 1/2 cups hot water

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl, then add hot water. Mix well. Cover and
let stand 30 minutes.
Flatten by hand, or roll, golfball sized ball of dough into 6-8" disk. Deep
fry in 1 pound lard melted in cast iron skillet. Makes between 18-20
frybreads.
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Left News | 2 Mar 2010 18:34
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The Bad and the Worse in Healthcare - Socialist WebZine, March 1, 2010

The Bad and the Worse in Healthcare - Socialist WebZine, March 1, 2010

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FreetheCuban5 LibertadparalosCinco | 3 Mar 2010 02:02
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March 12 and 13th: NYC Cuba events

 
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
 
New York City welcomes the visiting delegation of the  FEDERATION OF CUBAN WOMEN 
On Friday, March 12, 2010, you will have a unique opportunity to share an evening of information and open
dialogue with the leadership of the Cuban Federation of Women (FMC). Maritzel Gonzalez, Foreign
Relations Representative of the Federation of Cuban Women, North America Region, will be joined by Ana
Violeta Castañeda and Yamila Gonzalez in the NYC/Tri-State area to participate in the United
Nations’ annual activities for International Women’s Day. 
 
 
Friday, March 12th 
 Hunter College West Building Room 714
(#6 Train to 68th St)
 
Reception 6:30pm/Program 7:00pm 
 
The FMC Delegation will join us 
to discuss: 
* Women in Cuba today 
* The world economic crisis and its impact on Cuba 
* Prospects for ending the U.S. Embargo of Cuba and normalization of relations 
* Participatory Democracy in Cuba 
* Cuba’s ongoing solidarity with Haiti 
* The Cuban Revolution and the fight against racism and more 
 
 
During the Q & A part of our program, people will be able to raise interests and concerns. 
Literature will be available on Cuba, the Cuban 5, current activities and trips to Cuba and Cuba’s
initiatives in solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 14:49

"Armed Community Organizers" and Chicago handgun ban at USSC

Note by Hunter Bear  3/3/2010
These are two related articles: 

The first is a very recent piece by Attorney David Kopel, quoting me extensively on the need for protective
firearms by civil rights and labor organizers. David is a very good libertarian on key issues -- including
very much the 2nd Amendment and gun rights -- and on that [and some other things] he and I have common ground.
[John -- Beba -- will recall the March 1988 academic gathering at New Orleans, sponsored by the National
Popular Culture Association where several us presented papers on gun rights.  That was an interesting and
productive session.  Attorney Don Kates wore a holstered handgun and, since John and I were also doing some
traveling in Mississippi, I had my .357 Ruger revolver in my attaché case.]  Anyway, quite familiar with
firearms since I owned my first rifle at age seven, I have often carried a rifle or handgun for protection
and kept loaded firearms in our home.  This has extended right into contemporary times -- and very much here
in Idaho where we've had a fair amount of harassment.  There is one very minor error in David's account:  my
long article in Against the Current is reprinted on our website and I give that link herewith -- as well as
the one to our currently much visited, extensive webpage on gun rights, Bloodstained Trail.

The second article is a somewhat jaundiced piece in the Washington Post which discusses the fact that the
Chicago hand-gun ban [and by implication other local jurisdictional hand-gun bans and anti-firearms
laws] is now before the USSC which, even this article concedes, will most likely be a pro-gun rights
decision.  I much hope so.  I've been a hunter, gun owner, community organizer, and Life Member of NRA for
virtually my whole life.  David Kopel is one of many authorities who has filed an amicus in this key case.

[H]

http://www.hunterbear.org/liveissueshtm.htm
http://hunterbear.org/BLOODSTAINED%20TRAIL.htm
The story of the armed community organizers
David Kopel . February 22, 2010 6:03 pm 

A few weeks ago, I linked to a picture of civil rights activist John Salter being attacked by a mob during a
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 16:12

Re-Send --with expanatory note: "Armed Community Organizers" and Chicago handgun ban at USSC


I am re-sending this to all the Yahoo lists because, on the initial send, a paragraph was clouded -- almost
blacked out.  I should also add that, via obvious outside interference, it took me well over an hour to get
the post done in the first place.  H
Note by Hunter Bear  3/3/2010
These are two related articles: 

The first is a very recent piece by Attorney David Kopel, quoting me extensively on the need for protective
firearms by civil rights and labor organizers. David is a very good libertarian on key issues -- including
very much the 2nd Amendment and gun rights -- and on that [and some other things] he and I have common ground.
[John -- Beba -- will recall the March 1988 academic gathering at New Orleans, sponsored by the National
Popular Culture Association where several us presented papers on gun rights.  That was an interesting and
productive session.  Attorney Don Kates wore a holstered handgun and, since John and I were also doing some
traveling in Mississippi, I had my .357 Ruger revolver in my attaché case.]  Anyway, quite familiar with
firearms since I owned my first rifle at age seven, I have often carried a rifle or handgun for protection
and kept loaded firearms in our home.  This has extended right into contemporary times -- and very much here
in Idaho where we've had a fair amount of harassment.  There is one very minor error in David's account:  my
long article in Against the Current is reprinted on our website and I give that link herewith -- as well as
the one to our currently much visited, extensive webpage on gun rights, Bloodstained Trail.

The second article is a somewhat jaundiced piece in the Washington Post which discusses the fact that the
Chicago hand-gun ban [and by implication other local jurisdictional hand-gun bans and anti-firearms
laws] is now before the USSC which, even this article concedes, will most likely be a pro-gun rights
decision.  I much hope so.  I've been a hunter, gun owner, community organizer, and Life Member of NRA for
virtually my whole life.  David Kopel is one of many authorities who has filed an amicus in this key case.

[H]

http://www.hunterbear.org/liveissueshtm.htm
http://hunterbear.org/BLOODSTAINED%20TRAIL.htm
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 16:41

The "missing" opening paragraph to D Kopel's article

In these types of situations, I can be very persistent.  [H]
The story of the armed community organizers
David Kopel . February 22, 2010 6:03 pm 

A few weeks ago, I linked to a picture of civil rights activist John Salter being attacked by a mob during a
lunch counter sit-in during the 1960s. I also linked to a newspaper op-ed in which Salter explained how he
and other civil rights workers used firearms for protection from Klansmen and other terrorists-when
Klansmen knew that a homicide would not be witnessed by the news media. Since that blog post seemed to draw
great interest from the readers, I thought that some persons might be interested in the longer version of
Salter's history of the role of armed self-defense in the Civil Rights Movement.The longer version is
John R. Salter, Jr., "Social Justice  Community Organizing and the Necessity for Protective Firearms,"
which is chapter 2 of The Gun Culture and Its Enemies 19-23 (William R. Tonso, editor, Merril Press,  1990.)
(Merril Press is the press for the Second Amendment Foundation.) The chapter was first published as an
article by Salter in Against the Current, July/August 1988. The magazine describes itself as an
"analytical journal for the broad revolutionary
left."http://www.solidarity-us.org/current/publicationsUnfortunately, neither version is
available on-line, so I will provide a summary.In the mid-1960s, Salter was a full-time community
organizer for the Southern Conference Educational Fund, in the very poor and highly segregated North
Carolina black belt. Klan activity was heavy, and "Local law enforcement was almost completely
dominated by the United Klans of America." Klan dues were collected at the police station in
Enfield.Having received many death threats, Salter carried a Smith & Wesson .38 special in his attaché
case. One night, on a long stretch of isolated country road, a Klan vehicle tried to force Salter's car into
a high-speed chase, by tailing him nearly bumper-to-bumper. "But I continued to drive sedately, mile
after mile.with my revolver in my hand." Salter and the other community organizers had put out word on the
grapevine that they were all armed, and he surmises that this was the reason that the Klansmen did not try to
shoot him that night.Soon after, "a local civil rights stalwart, Mrs. Alice Evans, of Enfield, opened
fire with her double-barreled 12 gauge, sprinkling several KKKers with birdshot as they endeavored to
burn a cross in her driveway one night and, simultaneously , approaching her homes with buckets of
gasoline." The Klansmen fled and went to the hospital. Mrs. Evans donated the cross to the Smithsonian
Museum.Salter then recounts the story of the armed students and teachers who protected Tougaloo
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 16:50

One more try for the missing paragraph in Kopel article

The story of the armed community organizers
David Kopel . February 22, 2010 6:03 pm 

A few weeks ago, I linked to a picture of civil rights activist John Salter being attacked by a mob during a
lunch counter sit-in during the 1960s. I also linked to a newspaper op-ed in which Salter explained how he
and other civil rights workers used firearms for protection from Klansmen and other terrorists-when
Klansmen knew that a homicide would not be witnessed by the news media. Since that blog post seemed to draw
great interest from the readers, I thought that some persons might be interested in the longer version of
Salter's history of the role of armed self-defense in the Civil Rights Movement.The longer version is
John R. Salter, Jr., "Social Justice  Community Organizing and the Necessity for Protective Firearms,"
which is chapter 2 of The Gun Culture and Its Enemies 19-23 (William R. Tonso, editor, Merril Press,  1990.)
(Merril Press is the press for the Second Amendment Foundation.) The chapter was first published as an
article by Salter in Against the Current, July/August 1988. The magazine describes itself as an
"analytical journal for the broad revolutionary
left."http://www.solidarity-us.org/current/publicationsUnfortunately, neither version is
available on-line, so I will provide a summary.In the mid-1960s, Salter was a full-time community
organizer for the Southern Conference Educational Fund, in the very poor and highly segregated North
Carolina black belt. Klan activity was heavy, and "Local law enforcement was almost completely
dominated by the United Klans of America." Klan dues were collected at the police station in
Enfield.Having received many death threats, Salter carried a Smith & Wesson .38 special in his attaché
case. One night, on a long stretch of isolated country road, a Klan vehicle tried to force Salter's car into
a high-speed chase, by tailing him nearly bumper-to-bumper. "But I continued to drive sedately, mile
after mile.with my revolver in my hand." Salter and the other community organizers had put out word on the
grapevine that they were all armed, and he surmises that this was the reason that the Klansmen did not try to
shoot him that night.Soon after, "a local civil rights stalwart, Mrs. Alice Evans, of Enfield, opened
fire with her double-barreled 12 gauge, sprinkling several KKKers with birdshot as they endeavored to
burn a cross in her driveway one night and, simultaneously , approaching her homes with buckets of
gasoline." The Klansmen fled and went to the hospital. Mrs. Evans donated the cross to the Smithsonian
Museum.Salter then recounts the story of the armed students and teachers who protected Tougaloo
College, near Jackson, Mississippi, when Salter taught there in 1961-63. That story is recounted in the
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 16:55

FWD from John Salter ['rights]


----- Original Message ----- 
From: John Salter 
To: Redbadbear 
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Redbadbear] Re-Send --with expanatory note: "Armed Community Organizers" and Chicago
handgun ban at USSC

  
I remember when we were crossing into Canada on our way to the Native homeland, the border guards looked at
your rifle in the rack and ordered you to pull forward and park for further inspection.  I believe we started
to, but then you decided we didn't recognize borders and just kept going 

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To: Redbadbear <at> yahoogroups.com; newgreencanada <at> yahoogroups.com;
SycamoreCanyon <at> yahoogroups.com; marxist <at> yahoogroups.com
From: hunterbadbear <at> hunterbear.org
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:12:15 -0700
Subject: [Redbadbear] Re-Send --with expanatory note: "Armed Community Organizers" and Chicago
handgun ban at USSC

I am re-sending this to all the Yahoo lists because, on the initial send, a paragraph was clouded -- almost
blacked out.  I should also add that, via obvious outside interference, it took me well over an hour to get
the post done in the first place.  H
Note by Hunter Bear  3/3/2010
These are two related articles: 

The first is a very recent piece by Attorney David Kopel, quoting me extensively on the need for protective
firearms by civil rights and labor organizers. David is a very good libertarian on key issues -- including
very much the 2nd Amendment and gun rights -- and on that [and some other things] he and I have common ground.
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Hunter Gray | 3 Mar 2010 18:59

I've personally typed the missing paragraph [re-sent]

re-sent

This, personally typed by me at Sam Friedman's suggestion, is the missing paragraph from the Kopel piece:

David Kopel writes in "Armed Community Organizers":

A few weeks ago, I linked to a picture of civil rights activist John Salter being attacked by a mob during a
lunch counter sit-in during the 1960s .  I also linked to a newspaper op-ed in which Salter explained how he
and other civil rights workers used firearms for protection from Klansmen and other terrorists -- when
Klansmen knew that a homicide would not be witnessed by the news media.  Since that drew great interest from
the readers, I thought that some persons might be interested in the longer version of Salter's history of
the role of armed self-defense in the Civil Rights Movement."

[I apologize to our Yahoo list readers who have gotten several posts in this weird hassle. Earlier, when I
formatting things etc, there was, as I have indicated, a number of highly suspicious glitches and
problems.  This weird blackout of one paragraph -- even when I altered its type size and style -- would seem
to underscore those suspicions.  Again, thanks for your forbearance.  [H]

HUNTER GRAY [HUNTER BEAR/JOHN R SALTER JR] Mi'kmaq /St. Francis 
Abenaki/St. Regis Mohawk 
Protected by Na´shdo´i´ba´i´ 
and Ohkwari' 

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