PAr3VOLution Press Conference (Live) on PA Terror Bulletins

[ronpaulhawaii]

Scott Davis will be holding a press conference in a few minutes on what he found in the PA Terror Bulletins. Their efforts have resulted in resignations and embarrassment for the tyrant types. Even the State Police have condemned the reports...

http://www.parevolution.com/media-center/parevlive [Edit - rough audio...]

More

http://www.parevolution.com/issues/pa-terror-bulletins

[roho76]

It's good that this is in the open but PA seems to be one of the worst police states in the country. Thanks for posting.

[ronpaulhawaii]

The audio sucks :(

[roho76]

So does the video.

[ronpaulhawaii]

I could live with choppy video, but the audio... damn...

[roho76]

He's probably streaming from a tethered 3G connection or something.

[Bern]

Is there a Cliffs Notes to this story somewhere?

[ronpaulhawaii]

[Edit - they rebooted and improved the feed, still rough audio, but understandable at least..]


Is there a Cliffs Notes to this story somewhere?

The second link in the OP has some backstory


Background

On October 14th, 2009 James Powers, the Director of the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security (PEMA) received confirmation that the contract for the Institute for Terrorism Research and Response (INSTITUTE) was approved. On October 28th, 2009 PEMA issued Purchase Order 4300193303 for a one year subscription beginning 10/26/2019 through 10/25/2010. The subscription included research, analysis, writing, case officer, 24/7 duty officer and overhead charges for 102,996.00. The Purchase order provided Jim Powers as the agency contact and sole source. The contract also allowed for reimbursement for any unused portion of a subscription with 30 days written notice.

This contract went unseen by the citizens of Pennsylvania until September 14, 2010 when Governor Rendell said he was “embarrassed” and “appalled” that the contract was providing bulletins on “legitimate protest groups” such as Tea Party Patriots, End the Fed groups, Second Amendment groups, Pennsylvania Revolution and many others. Governor Rendell stated that James Powers “thought he was carrying out the federal mandate” and “made a significant mistake”. Governor Rendell also stated that the contract would not be renewed at the end of October, but did not discuss canceling the contract which allows a partial refund of tax payer money when canceled.

Recently in PA

October 1, 2010 - PA Homeland Security Director Jim Powers hands in resignation

September 28, 2010 - State Police rip Security Bulletins

September 27, 2010 - PARevolution announces Rally on Oct 25th.

September 23, 2010 - PARevolution obtains PEMA contract with INSTITUTE.

September 22, 2010 - PARevolution gets interim response from PEMA on RTKR.

September 22, 2010 - PARevolution posts update after state releases bulletin, looking for missing 86+ bulletins.

September 19, 2010 - Co-Director of INSTITUTE urges removal of bulletins posted online.

September 15, 2010 - PARevolution founder Scott Davis files Right to Know Request

[Bern]

I saw that after I posted, but it still isn't very clear what happened. I was looking for a narrative that explained things a little better. I didn't feel like (and don't have time for) clicking all the links to try and piece the puzzle together.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Press on the rally

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10299/1098022-454.stm