The Real ID is coming. Are you prepared?

The consolidation of the States into one vast empire, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it. --General Robert E Lee

Immortal Technique explains on his track The 4th Branch, from the CD Revolutionary Volume 2, how the state of mainstream media today, in his estimation, is working hand in hand with, and for the government. Journalism, in this country was to serve as a buffer against misinformation, to report things as they are, avoiding as much of a slant as possible. Yet, our media outlets don’t report the news in total. They cherry pick news. But, by who’s authority? How can the deadline of 11 May 08 approach, and the public is not warned of the possible confusion looming at U.S. airports? Confusion you say? Yes, the confusion of people with state issued identification from the states that are not bowing down to the Department of Homeland Security’s pressure to conform to the mandates of the Real ID. States such as Maine, Montana, Washington State, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Georgia (recently asked for an extension), Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Rhode Island have all passed legislation against the Real ID in at least one of the chambers of their respective legislatures. If these states do not at the least apply for an extension, residents of those states must prepare for this possible mass confusion at airports.

The problem with the media seems to be of none reporting. There is a type of blackout concerning such a crucial change in the way ID’s are issued and the meaning of the Real ID. There is no discussion on the pros and cons of what is, by all accounts, a national ID card and what that means. The American public will be blind sided. There are going to be residents of the states that aren’t in compliance with DHS and Real ID on May 11th that may be stranded or will possibly undergo rigorous searches before boarding a plane if traveling that day. They may encounter blocks into federal buildings, opening bank accounts, or taking advantage of nearly any government service. Why aren’t the media candidates Obama, Clinton and McCain talking about this? Why is the Real ID such a quiet issue in the news? Is DHS hoping to punish the citizens of the U.S. so they will scream to their state governments to comply rather than fight? Why are the various news agencies quiet on the matter? What corporations stands to make money from Real ID? Digimarc, Sun Micro Systems? What say you??

Could Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee be right????

Comments

[focusedpurpose]

hi there-

thanks for an interesting post!

folks are not paying attention. most are focused on all the wrong things. that and distractions which in the end will be to our detriment, collectively.

i love immortal technique! he is right on point. i listen to him everyday:-) and rage against the machine. clears my head:-)

i am not in compliance with real id; despite understanding how this is all going to shake down. instead, the plan for my family is to move around:-) right now, we live in a super six city (martial law territory). it is in full effect already with the number of casualties building. so we are going to get on the road...

the media is the 4th branch of the government. they are not going to do anything other than perpetuate propaganda. i get that. i just don't understand how in the information age so many refuse to get information.

i did a blog using this song to commemorate the 5th year of the iraq war. i invite you to check it out when you get a chance.

keep telling the truth and keep up the good work! i will keep coming back!

blessings,
focusedpurpose

[Ensayn]

Thanks FocusedPurpose, I totally agree with you. I am originally from Southern Cali and I am very familiar with the martial law lifestyle in California. Sounds like you have a good plan. We all have to be ready!