My Halloween Decorations!

[doublethink]

The last picture I put a couple of black hoods over
two dolls in the spirit of V for Vendetta .... yea
I left the dolls out there. Hope all the kids that
walk by the house on their way to school ask their
teachers about Habeas Corpus, now just a history book
subject. Never thought I'd see the day .... Peace.

note: yea yea got the Idea from Keith Olbermann....

[Hell Hath No Fury]

1. Cool!

I had a Halloween tombstone in 2004 that read, "RIP PGWB 2000-2004" -- I actually had neighbors stopping by to say how much they liked it! I live in SF, so that's to be expected. :D

This year I am doing a new tombstone, I think something about the USS GOP going down and a list of the "lost". :evilgrin: I just love Halloween!

The little hooded dolls are a very nice touch!

[doublethink]

6. I love halloween too!

This year it's all about politics though with the election on Nov 7th .... wherever we can make a difference! Get those tombstones out there! Peace. :)

[havocmom]

2. An honor to give this its first R

Yes, good idea to get the kids to wonder who this Habeas Corpus guy was :applause:

Not enough about the actual processes of government and our civic responsibilities being taught to youngsters for way too long in way too many places. Knew that would happen when wingers started taking over school boards across the land.

[doublethink]

8. I really had the kids in mind when I put this out there .....

we live a couple blocks away from an elementary school and quite a few kids walk by the house on their way to school everyday. Thanks for the k&r. Yea who was this Habeas Corpus guy anyway? Maybe we should come up with some kinda superhero dude named Habeas Corpus or something? :shrug:

[SpreadItAround]

3. That is awesome

Cheer cheer!

[CrispyQ]

4. Excellent!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[doublethink]

15. Thanks!

Hope it gives others some 'decorating' ideas of their own too ... and I really like Tigress DEM's idea in post #10 on this thread, our own "October Surprise" :) Peace.

[alittlelark]

5. I'm stealing your idea! I'll make one today.

I have a few neighbors that will likely do the same.

Very Cool!:think: :yourock:

[doublethink]

9. Alrighty then .....

maybe we started a trend? :yourock: too! Happy Halloween!

[Duppers]

21. me too! excellent idea, doublethink.

Very clever....great idea!


:toast:

[SammyWinstonJack]

28. I think I will steal it too. My across the street neighbor who still has

his bush/cheney stickers on his mini van should be most appreciative. :evilgrin:

[leftchick]

7. how about an orange jumpsuit?

on the dolls too? You did an excellent job!

[doublethink]

11. Orange would be in keeping with .....

the Halloween theme too huh? Hmmm I may have to throw a few more decorations out there ..... kinda morbid, but that's halloween and whatever gets peoples attention huh? Peace. :)

[Tigress DEM]

10. Brain Storm --- HAND OUT copies of Bill of Rights w/candy!

If you really feel gonzo, use a highlighter to show which ones are impacted by losing Habeus Corpus!



THE BILL OF RIGHTS
Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution

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The Conventions of a number of the States having, at the time of adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, and as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government will best insure the beneficent ends of its institution;

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two-thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States; all or any of which articles, when ratified by three-fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the said Constitution, namely:


Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.


Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.


Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.


Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.


Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.


Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.


Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.


Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.


Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

[Tigress DEM]

12. Does someone have a more kid friendly version? Mine is a bit archaic.

see above post for Bill of Rights

[satya]

14. How about a Bill of Rights bookmark?

English
Spanish

[havocmom]

20. Fantastic link! Thanks so much

You have NO idea how I can use that link! Rest assured, it will be put to good use.

[doublethink]

13. OMG!

PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN POST ON THIS! I WILL KICK AND RECOMMEND IT ALL DAY! F....K ... I can already hear my copy machine going full blast! Great Idea! Peace. :hi:

[havocmom]

19. Please PM some of us on this thread if you post your idea

in its own thread. It's a damned fine idea.

[AtomicKitten]

16. well done!

This would look nice in your yard too!

[doublethink]

17. ........

:( Habeas Corpus gone, and legalizing torture all in one swipe of his pen today. Okay guess I'll watch V for Vendetta again tonight, drink a beer and just sigh ... BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP NEVER SURRENDER TO THESE NEO-CON FASCISTS! Okay all better, Peace. :)

[Kurovski]

18. You're gonna scare the kids!

Creepiest Halloween EVER.

[Booster]

22. Those are great. My neighbor put up three of the tombstones

and let his grass grow for two weeks just in front of the stones - it really looks cool; like they're raised. Great idea for Habeas Corpus.

[lonestarnot]

23. You may need to add another couple of headstones before it's over.

[NMMNG]

24. Excellent

Make a political statement and get the kiddies to learn at the same time. :thumbsup:

[DarkTirade]

25. Just got chills up and down my spine...

that IS scary.

[npincus]

26. Good one!

I wish more Americans understood what you meant.

BTW- love your decked out home... Halloween is my favortie holiday!

[doublethink]

27. Me too .....

Corpus does mean 'body' in latin so it goes with the 'corpse' theme, but other than that I'm not sure what percentage of Americans really do get the Habeas Corpus part? ...... Anyway I got a strobe light on the patio behind the spider-webs ........ and at night it looks really creepy! I may go get a black light too and see what that looks like? Happy Halloween! Peace. :)

[npincus]

29. You, too!

:)