Police Lie for Tape When They Say "Stop Resisting"

It's routine for police to repeatedly say, "Stop resisting! Stop resisting!" when making an arrest -- even if the arrestee is not resisting. This is because police are often audio-recorded on tape, but not video-recorded.

Police are actually trained to repeatedly say, "Stop resisting. Stop resisting!". Having an audio recording of an arrest in which they say "Stop resisting! Stop resisting! is a nice piece of "evidence" at trial should they ever be charged with police brutality.

It's an especially neat piece of "evidence" if the arrestee was not resisting and the police were brutal -- such as the Fullerton Police beating of Kelly Thomas.

But don't take my word for it. Witnesses -- civilians and police officers -- all say that this is standard operating police procedure.

On May 11, 2012, a caller to Los Angeles's John and Ken Show, on KFI-AM, described how, when he was arrested -- and complied -- the officer nevertheless kept mindlessly repeating, "Stop resisting! Stop resisting!" You can hear that portion of the show here.

Then a week later, on May 18, 2012, a caller who described himself as a former police officer, told John and Ken that the police are indeed trained to say "Stop resisting! Stop resisting!" whenever making an arrest. You can hear that portion here.

So the next time you're on a jury, and the prosecutor introduces some audio recording of a police officer repeating the magic phrase, "Stop resisting! Stop resisting!" -- don't be so quick to believe it. It's possible the arrestee was resisting -- but it's equally possible the cop was lying for the tape -- and to fool you, the juror!

Ron Paul Republicans for Central Committee

Registered Republicans in California will be voting for Republican Party Central Committee members in the upcoming June 5, 2012 election.

I live in California's 50th Assembly District. I've been Googling the 13 candidates for Republican Party Central Committee.

The below five candidates appear to be pro-Ron Paul:

* Mary C. Willison

* Vrezh Zatikyan

* Brooke Loesby

* Nels Hefty

* Gavin William Greer

* Mary Mottahedeh

Here's a video of candidate Vrezh Zatikyan registering Republicans to vote for Ron Paul in the June 5, 2012 primary:

Please support the above five pro-Ron Paul candidates for Republican Party Central Committee if you're a registered Republican in California's 50th Assembly District.

You can vote for up to seven candidates, but I recommend only voting for these five. Voting for two other, non-Ron Paul candidates will dilute votes from these pro-Ron Paul candidates.

You have until May 21st to register (or to re-register) Republican in California, so that you can vote for Ron Paul.

Addendum:

I've since been sent this list of all libertarian candidates for Republican Central Committee throughout California:

Landlord Rights Meeting in Los Angeles

From The Fair Housing Coalition:

I have good news for landlords who own rental property in the City of Los Angeles. The Eberly Company, which is the outreach contractor hired by the City of Los Angeles to help landlords deal with code violations, is hosting a special event for members of The Fair Housing Coalition. But since we want to fill up the room, all are welcome.

The meeting will take place:

DATE: Wednesday night, April 25, 2012

TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.

LOCATION: 1645 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

I believe it is near Pico and the 405. Next to the Court House. There will be signs posted to direct you to the proper auditorium.

Attending this two hour love fest will be members of the Eberly Company, members of the LAHD REAP department, and LAHD code enforcement department. This is your opportunity to ask questions and speak your mind.

Have you even been mistreated by the LAHD?

For almost 30 years, the LAHD has treated landlords as if we are criminals, guilty until proven innocent. Partially because landlords have stayed home and not attended meetings at City Hall when decisions were being made about new laws relative to L.A. housing.

If you own a rental property in L.A., you can no longer afford to not be involved. You must become proactive politically.

We want a full house. We want the LAHD to realize that we are no longer sitting homes on our butts, or too busy to show up and speak up for our rights as property owners and housing providers. Unless you will be in a coma on Wednesday night, I urge you to show up.

Deena Eberly put a strong effort into making this happen. We must start changing the image that L.A. landlords are weak-sucks that the LAHD can easily push around. We must send a message. We need you to show up. Tell every landlord you know about this meeting. A huge turnout will create an image that we are united in fighting for fairness.

For three years, I've shown up at City Hall speaking out against the unfair policies of the LAHD. I've appeared on talk radio. I've met one-on-one with members of the L.A. City Council. I've opened their eyes to the injustice.

A few people who work for the LAHD have told me that their bosses are now feeling the pressure. We have their attention. We must not drop the ball. We have to show them that we are more than just an army of one. The more people who show up, the greater the momentum.

I'm trying to get at least one council member to attend. Bring your spouse, bring a few of your apartment managers, and/or bring a handyman who works for you. We must fill up the room. Make a note to yourself and tape it on the dashboard of your car.

Bill Hooey, Fair Housing Coalition.

Ben Pleasant's Contentious Minds Now on YouTube

Frequent Karl Hess Club attendee Ben Pleasants's play, Contentious Minds, is now available for free viewing on YouTube.

Here is Part One:



Pleasants's journalism and criticism includes When Bukowski Was a Nazi, Dan Fante: Man on Fire, Charles Bukowski Taught Me 'How to Write a Short Story', When Ask the Dust Was Forgotten, and Hawaiian Princess: Marc Forby Tells the Tale of Princess Kaiulani.

Pleasants's novels include Spearmint Leaves and The Victory of Defeat.

Here is Part Two:

Libertarian Art Olivier Promotes 9/11 Truth Film

Ted Brown, who currently serves as Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, submits the following event notice:

"Is there another explanation for what happened on Sept. 11, 2001? Art Olivier thinks so.

"Art was a city council member and mayor of Bellflower, and later was the Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President (2000) and for Governor of California (2006). He has now become a filmmaker. His new film is called Operation Terror and will soon be out on DVD.

"Art will speaking to the upcoming Region 63 (Foothills) Libertarian meeting about making the film, what it's about, and why he thinks the 'official' explanation of those tragic events leaves a lot of questions.



Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m. for dinner & conversation; 8:00 p.m. for the program

Location: Panera Bread Restaurant, 3521 E. Foothill Blvd, in Pasadena (west of Rosemead Blvd, at the west end of the Hastings Ranch Shopping Center)"

Steve Reed, RIP

Longtime Karl Hess Club attendee, J. Neil Schulman, sends the following note:

"A short while ago I received a sad phone call from Tim Reed that his brother Steve Reed, a libertarian, frequent Karl Hess Club attendee, and a friend of mine, passed away in his sleep on February 4th, apparently due to complications of diabetes.

Tim will be attending tomorrow (Monday's) Karl Hess Club meeting to say some words memorializing Steve."

Ben Pleasants Interviews Actor Timothy Bottoms

Frequent Karl Hess Club attendee Ben Pleasants recently interviewed actor Timothy Bottoms in Moorpark, California.



As a journalist and critic, Pleasants's work includes When Bukowski Was a Nazi, Dan Fante: Man on Fire, Charles Bukowski Taught Me 'How to Write a Short Story', When Ask the Dust Was Forgotten, and Hawaiian Princess: Marc Forby Tells the Tale of Princess Kaiulani.

Pleasants's novels include Spearmint Leaves and The Victory of Defeat.