Can Liberty and Justice exist together? Can they exist without one another? How do our concepts of Liberty and Justice play out in current events?How does the insult, "politically correct" prevent any meaningful discussion about this topic?

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Here we go again; you have slept long enough in you Ritalin induced zombie shuffle. Effecting change before the apocalypse hits, Dr. Isa and Common Cal take to the air waves Tuesday night. Joining them Derrick J. Freeman to discuss the actual and real meaning of Independence Day, as the Fourth of July is just a date.  Is Independence Day and all of our other freedoms and liberties in jeopardy with all the unconstitutional laws being passed?   There is a reason people left England to come to America…Does history really repeat itself?  The Supreme Court finally ended the marriage equality debate...Isa, Cal and Derrick will discuss this decision, who knows maybe even Loki will chime in. Dr. James David Manning made extremely bold statements, he might be right and it is doubtful he will chicken out like the pastor that said he would set himself a flame if gay marriage passed. Tune in to hear what he said. Isa is a Muslim American activist fighting for the rights of all Americans and the preservation of the constitution.  He was the organizer of the Million American March Against Fear in D.C. on 9/11/2013. Isa was on Fox’s The Five, Sean Hannity, and Jennie Pierro show. Common Cal is a single father of five children. As if that does not keep him busy enough he has been a mechanic and custom car designer/builder for 31 years. Cal is also the owner of three businesses and has two Bachelor Degrees, one in Business Marketing and one in Micro Computer Technologies.  Cal’s love and intrigue for politics stems back to when he was very politically active back in high school and college Hence, why he and the voice opposite him Isa Hodge get along so well. Here we go again; you have slept long enough in you Ritalin induced zombie shuffle.  Effecting change before the apocalypse hits, Dr. Isa and Common Cal take to the air waves on A Muslim & A Catholic Wake Up In ‘Merica, tomorrow night 8:00pm EST/5:00pm PST.

Here we go again; you have slept long enough in you Ritalin induced zombie shuffle. Effecting change before the apocalypse hits, Dr. Isa and Common Cal take to the air waves Tuesday night. Joining them Derrick J. Freeman to discuss the actual and real meaning of Independence Day, as the Fourth of July is just a date.  Is Independence Day and all of our other freedoms and liberties in jeopardy with all the unconstitutional laws being passed?   There is a reason people left England to come to America…Does history really repeat itself?  The Supreme Court finally ended the marriage equality debate...Isa, Cal and Derrick will discuss this decision, who knows maybe even Loki will chime in. Dr. James David Manning made extremely bold statements, he might be right and it is doubtful he will chicken out like the pastor that said he would set himself a flame if gay marriage passed. Tune in to hear what he said. Isa is a Muslim American activist fighting for the rights of all Americans and the preservation of the constitution.  He was the organizer of the Million American March Against Fear in D.C. on 9/11/2013. Isa was on Fox’s The Five, Sean Hannity, and Jennie Pierro show. Common Cal is a single father of five children. As if that does not keep him busy enough he has been a mechanic and custom car designer/builder for 31 years. Cal is also the owner of three businesses and has two Bachelor Degrees, one in Business Marketing and one in Micro Computer Technologies.  Cal’s love and intrigue for politics stems back to when he was very politically active back in high school and college Hence, why he and the voice opposite him Isa Hodge get along so well. Here we go again; you have slept long enough in you Ritalin induced zombie shuffle.  Effecting change before the apocalypse hits, Dr. Isa and Common Cal take to the air waves on A Muslim & A Catholic Wake Up In ‘Merica, tomorrow night 8:00pm EST/5:00pm PST.

Are you an enemy combatant? There is no real definition so the answer might by “yes”. It’s very subjective. Without warning, the government can now seize you, put you in a secret jail without legal representation, and hold you indefinitely. Since you are an enemy combatant and not a foreign soldier or civilian, sorry, the Geneva Convention doesn’t apply to you. How does this kind of legislation get enacted to let this happen in the United States of America? Well, it’s not the Patriot Act – too many eyes watching. It’s buried deep within the National Defense Authorization Act. Look at section 10-21 (c1) for yourself and see how dangerous this legislation will be. If you think our legislators are reading the bill carefully, think again. Very few have read it and only a small fraction of them are even authorized to amend the Act. If a legislator asks questions, they are countered with, “Don’t you support our troops?” It’s one more reason people need to be involved with our government. You can influence this Act since it is stalled in the Senate for some procedural matters pertaining to the A-10 Warthog aircraft. You don;t have much time. Listen to Dan Johnson of People Against the National Defense Authorization Act.The Tim Danahey Show discusses economics, government, social issues, history, and non-fiction books in a magazine format featuring in-depth conversations with guests. Politics and inflammatory conversations are discouraged as they are divisive and counter-productive. Instead, the show seeks under-reported topics and delves into facts, different perspectives, and ramifications of each perspective. The show does not espouse a political agenda. Danahey’s strength is to take complex subjects, talk with experts and make them comprehensible and entertaining for average listeners. 9:00PM EST Monday June 29th on Coffee Party Radio.

Are you an enemy combatant? There is no real definition so the answer might by “yes”. It’s very subjective. Without warning, the government can now seize you, put you in a secret jail without legal representation, and hold you indefinitely. Since you are an enemy combatant and not a foreign soldier or civilian, sorry, the Geneva Convention doesn’t apply to you. How does this kind of legislation get enacted to let this happen in the United States of America? Well, it’s not the Patriot Act – too many eyes watching. It’s buried deep within the National Defense Authorization Act. Look at section 10-21 (c1) for yourself and see how dangerous this legislation will be. If you think our legislators are reading the bill carefully, think again. Very few have read it and only a small fraction of them are even authorized to amend the Act. If a legislator asks questions, they are countered with, “Don’t you support our troops?” It’s one more reason people need to be involved with our government. You can influence this Act since it is stalled in the Senate for some procedural matters pertaining to the A-10 Warthog aircraft. You don;t have much time. Listen to Dan Johnson of People Against the National Defense Authorization Act.The Tim Danahey Show discusses economics, government, social issues, history, and non-fiction books in a magazine format featuring in-depth conversations with guests. Politics and inflammatory conversations are discouraged as they are divisive and counter-productive. Instead, the show seeks under-reported topics and delves into facts, different perspectives, and ramifications of each perspective. The show does not espouse a political agenda. Danahey’s strength is to take complex subjects, talk with experts and make them comprehensible and entertaining for average listeners. 9:00PM EST Monday June 29th on Coffee Party Radio.

CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement. Founded by Madea Benjamin and Jodie Evans CODEPINK is eager to see mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters, female workers, students, teachers, healers, artists, writers, singers, poets and all outraged woman  rise up and oppose the global militarism. Medea Benjamin, Jodie Evans, Diane Wilson, Starhawk and about 100 other women kicked off CODEPINK on November 17, 2002. A 4-month all-day vigil in front of the White House during the cold of winter.The vigil inspired people from all walks of life, and from all over the country, to stand for peace. Many joined the vigil culminating on International Women's Day, encircling the White House in pink. CODEPINK National Coordinator Alli McCracken stops by to speak about the isues she is passionate about. Drone Warfare, Iraq, Iran, Gaza, Justice and the Military Industrial Complex. Based in the Washington D.C. office, Allie holds degrees in Political Science and Religious Studies. So grab a cup of coffee and join us. Longtime Activist, Journalist, Coffee Party USA Board of Director & Radio Host, Bobby Rodrigo brings you "I Take LIBERTY With My Coffee". On Coffee Party USA Radio every Sunday Morning at 8:30AM. Advocating engagement Bobby points out the Constitution is the Rule of Law and why it should remain so. Money in Politics, the Political Party Machine, and partisan blind allegiance is on full display as he advocates against the erosion of Constitutional Protections in the name of corruption & tyranny. "If we focused on following the Constitution we would solve many of the ills of our society."

CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement. Founded by Madea Benjamin and Jodie Evans CODEPINK is eager to see mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters, female workers, students, teachers, healers, artists, writers, singers, poets and all outraged woman  rise up and oppose the global militarism. Medea Benjamin, Jodie Evans, Diane Wilson, Starhawk and about 100 other women kicked off CODEPINK on November 17, 2002. A 4-month all-day vigil in front of the White House during the cold of winter.The vigil inspired people from all walks of life, and from all over the country, to stand for peace. Many joined the vigil culminating on International Women's Day, encircling the White House in pink. CODEPINK National Coordinator Alli McCracken stops by to speak about the isues she is passionate about. Drone Warfare, Iraq, Iran, Gaza, Justice and the Military Industrial Complex. Based in the Washington D.C. office, Allie holds degrees in Political Science and Religious Studies. So grab a cup of coffee and join us. Longtime Activist, Journalist, Coffee Party USA Board of Director & Radio Host, Bobby Rodrigo brings you "I Take LIBERTY With My Coffee". On Coffee Party USA Radio every Sunday Morning at 8:30AM. Advocating engagement Bobby points out the Constitution is the Rule of Law and why it should remain so. Money in Politics, the Political Party Machine, and partisan blind allegiance is on full display as he advocates against the erosion of Constitutional Protections in the name of corruption & tyranny. "If we focused on following the Constitution we would solve many of the ills of our society."

Jack Hunter was an aide to Republican Presidential candidate Rand Paul. He helped Rand Paul write his book “The Tea Party Goes to Washington“. He resigned from Rand Paul’s staff when it was revealed that he was the Confederate Flag mask wearing Southern Avenger, the radio personality that espoused racist views on a local South Carolina station.

This week Jack Hunter penned a mea culpa in The Daily Beast titled “The ‘Southern Avenger’ Repents: I Was Wrong About the Confederate Flag”. His piece was the talk on just about every cable and broadcast news network. I read it and simply said I hope he really gets it and that was that.

I then watched Jack Hunter’s interview on All In with Chris Hayes. The bell went off in my head. I do not know Jack Hunter’s heart. All anyone can know going forward are his deeds. And if the reformed Southern Avenger who had a mindset that is still prevalent in this country can be a conduit for positive change, then I am willing to try.

Jack Hunter was an aide to Republican Presidential candidate Rand Paul. He helped Rand Paul write his book “The Tea Party Goes to Washington“. He resigned from Rand Paul’s staff when it was revealed that he was the Confederate Flag mask wearing Southern Avenger, the radio personality that espoused racist views on a local South Carolina station.

This week Jack Hunter penned a mea culpa in The Daily Beast titled “The ‘Southern Avenger’ Repents: I Was Wrong About the Confederate Flag”. His piece was the talk on just about every cable and broadcast news network. I read it and simply said I hope he really gets it and that was that.

I then watched Jack Hunter’s interview on All In with Chris Hayes. The bell went off in my head. I do not know Jack Hunter’s heart. All anyone can know going forward are his deeds. And if the reformed Southern Avenger who had a mindset that is still prevalent in this country can be a conduit for positive change, then I am willing to try.

The public fate of a confederate battle flag has conventional and social media on fire. In what appears to be a “tipping point” moment after the racially motivated mass murder in South Carolina, public sentiment has found widespread expression in #TakeItDown. 

Citizens of the United States have rights, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, to engage in freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.

The icon some consider a symbol of heritage is seen by others to be a symbol of a less than flattering moment in American history. In the aftermath of the massacre, Legislators elected to represent the citizens of States across America are discussing the public (not private) fate of that flag. Is that a violation of constitutional rights?

Some very big business are getting in on the act, having decided to alter their product line to exclude that flag. Is this attention to the profit margin a violation of American constitutional rights?

Many people say it is. Some of my best friends are outraged to the point of resigning themselves to a modern day civil war. They believe the constitution is dead. How is the constitution wounded when our elected do their jobs and profit makers do their jobs?

IMHO there is a suspicious amount of drama in this conversation. It takes a lot of emotional capital (or baggage) to inspire war talk. But if this moment is what it takes for us to openly discuss and heal the wounds from the civil war, let's get started. 

What do you say?

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