Conspirators may want to note the revelation of a shocking surprise: the federal government mismanaged the disaster in New Orleans. Yes, we know it is shocking, and difficult to believe, but it is alarmingly true! Since the boondoggle is currently under the control of a Republican, the New York Times is keeping a keen eye on FEMA, and has reported the trouble in very striking terms. The link is available for your perusal:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/13/politics/13katrina.html

In addition, Number 67 reports that the US Government is working on a new computer data collection system that would mine even more data than has alredy been seen in America. At a time of terror threats, and a time when the Bush Administration is trying (in vain) to defend its illegal domestic surveillance program, this news can make one realize that protection of civil liberties and privacy from federal government encroachment is very much at risk. The link to the original article cited by Number 67 is here:

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0209/p01s02-uspo.html

And, finally, the largest paper in NH is pushing the "crisis" of crystal meth in the state. Associated with this is an attempt by legilsators to force drug stores to move pseudophedrine hydrochloride tablets behind the pharmacists' counters. In large quantities, the decongestant pseudophed can be rendered into crystal meth, a highly addictive and dangerous drug. Since crystal meth is illegal (of course the state must protect people from their own mistakes, including drug usage!), some politicians worry that uncontrolled sales of pseudophed would lead to more addiction and death for addicts. Hence the "logical" conclusion that businesses should not only be forced to move the pills behind the counter, but that buyers be forced to show IDs, be registered in a database, and that the sellers report to the state all sales every fifteen days. Welcome to the "live free or die state". Here is the link to enjoy the story more!