One Injured After Explosion and Fire at the Laundromax

One person was taken by ambulance for possible smoke inhalation at approximately 12 noon, after an explosion in one of the dryers at the Laundromax Laundromat located at 315 Boston Rd. According to a spokesman for the Springfield Fire Department.

 It was said that the injured bystander received the alleged injury after "a combustible substance on the clothing of another patron spontaneously combusted causing the glass door to break as it was blown  open, and revealed the burning clothes", this according to Dennis Ledger a spokesman for the SFD.

Veteran facing up to 92 years in prison for unlawful possession of ammunition and clips

 

Worcester – After a one day trial and several hours of grand jury deliberations the verdicts were read, and Mr. Phillips was immediately taken into custody by court officers. This after a Worcester County grand jury returned a guilty verdict today for all ten counts in the case of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. David Phillips.

 

 

 

According to testimony, this was as a result of a motor vehicle stop by the Worcester Police Department on March 03, 2011.  After a search warrant was executed by the Worcester Police, the ammunition and clips were located in the trunk of a vehicle which was allegedly not registered to Mr. Phillips, this according to testimony.

 

Mr. Phillips was indicted on nine counts for unlawful possession of clips, one for every clip, (large capacity feeding device), depicted below, (Click to view)

and the 10^th count was for alleged unlawful possession of ammunition without the proper permit or license. Mr. Phillips maintains his innocence, but now faces up to 92 years in prison.

Rick Morrow, a friend and court room supporter during the case said, “I think that the prosecutor got a guilty verdict based in part, or in whole because of the use of many articles that were present in the vehicle, that anyone could buy at a store, and were not directly related to the charges were used to sensationalize the case and incite the jury”.

This verdict is so harsh because of the laws in Massachusetts, some of the toughest in the nation. After Massachusetts adopted the provisions of the federal, Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in 1993 they kept the provisions, even after the federal law provisions expired.

Mr. Phillip’s attorney is expected to appeal the decision to a higher court.

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter269/Section10

*(m) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) or (h), any person not exempted by statute who knowingly has in his possession, or knowingly has under his control in a vehicle, a large capacity weapon or large capacity feeding device therefor who does not possess a valid Class A or Class B license to carry firearms issued under section 131 or 131F of chapter 140, except as permitted or otherwise provided under this section or chapter 140, shall be punished by imprisonment in a state prison for not less than two and one-half years nor more than ten years.

*Up to Ten years per clip X 9
 

 

 

 

 

The Russian Press Pravda Message to Americans: Do not give up your guns

 

Many, if not most, aspects of the Russian Revolution are not well understood in the West. First, how many people in the United States know that there was an unsuccessful revolution in Russia in 1905, which involved many of the same characters? The Communist revolutionaries of that time expected communism to initially take hold in England or Germany, and spread from there. Russia was not their number one plan in the beginning. It's when the Tsar decded to give Kenensky and his bunch a chance to run the country through a parliamentary system (similar to England), that the opportunity again arose for revolution in Russia. There was initially some resistance to the Communists, and it took almost 20 years to consolidate their power throughout the country. Most of the revolution took place in three key cities: St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Kiev. When Stalin finally took power, he purged about one-third of the officers from the military, and began to disarm the public. These two groups posed the only real resistance to the Red Terror that was about to come. Stalin also made extensive use of propaganda, particularly newspapers and radio broadcasts. This was to make sure the whole country was getting the same carefully-prepared information. Of course, the gun confiscation alone was not entirely responsible for the Communists retaining power. They also used the power of the propaganda machine to get people to rat out their neighbors, since everyone was a potential enemy of the state (sound familiar)? I suggest everyone read "The Gulag Archipelago" by Alexander Solzhenitsyn in order to better understand the process that took place there, and maybe better able to identify it should it be seen elsewhere. I suggest that the history of the United States, and the extent of the armed populace here would probably turn the tide in the opposite direction of the way it went in Russia. But, the awareness of the propaganda machine is important to be aware of. BY: http://www.thelonestarwatchdog.com/2012/12/29/the-russian-press-pravda-message-to-americans-do-not-give-up-your-guns/

Tea Party Resurgence Brewing in Massachusetts

Many residents in Massachusetts noticed less in their first paycheck of the new year due to a hike in payroll taxes that came as a result of the negotiations between congress and the president's “fiscal cliff” deal. Also, a renewed “assault” on the Second Amendment were among a couple of the many topics discussed at the state-wide tea party leadership meeting hosted by the Worcester Tea Party in Worcester last night.

A renewed commitment to the core values that made the start of the Tea Party movement great, such as fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government, and support of the free market system was emphasized at the start of the meeting, among the newly re-formed state-wide coalition.

Some of the many Tea Party groups represented were from as far as Cape Cod, Greater Boston, Greater Springfield and of course Worcester. In addition, there were many more representatives from other independently run groups in the state. They discussed a plan “beyond rallies” which included recruitment efforts and reaching out to like minded coalition groups in Massachusetts and beyond. “We want to re-energize the Tea Party movement here in Massachusetts,” said Matt O'Brien from the Worcester Tea Party.

This meeting is aimed to reconstitute, refocus, re-energize, and recruit the many concerned citizens who know that their state, but more importantly their country is in trouble. Many know that this country is still on the wrong track, heading in the wrong direction and lay blame on all of our elected representatives, but stressed keeping their mission on point and positive as they reach out to their family, friends, and neighbors in an attempt to keep the movement on a path that is inclusive and sustainable.

The groups' intention is to chart a course for the long term, with the ultimate goal to shrink our government to a level that is responsive and accountable to the people but one that can still handle the many needs of our state and country's citizens, and is also within the confines of the constitutions and the will of the people which our government claims to represent.

If you consider yourself a leader, a visionary, possess a talent that you are willing to contribute, or just want to be a part, this is your open invitation to our upcoming meetings. If your interested, Please contact Matt O'Brien @ 978-423-5747 for more information.

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