WASHINGTON, YOU’RE FIRED

“WASHINGTON, YOU’RE FIRED!” was born out of shear frustration with abuses in our current political system and it gives a voice to Americans across the country. Producers Lewis and Abel trailed their way across the United States on an expedition to pull together the thoughts and requirements that everyday Americans have for their political representatives in Washington, D.C. The results were staggering and their stories are moving. From the mismanagement of Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts and law enforcement abuses to the wrongful imprisonment and torturing of legal enemy combatants and misuse of the FBI and NSA -- nothing is taboo in this disturbing look at the dark side of government. The American people know in their hearts that a problem exists in our current political structure and their solutions are simple, direct, and honest. Washington, You’re Fired captures the spirit and zest of an old fashioned Boston tea party and captivatingly delivers the audience an education into legislation that will affect them and generations of Americans to come. KILLING THE BILL OF RIGHTS: SNEAK PEAK INTO WASHINGTON, YOU'RE FIRED! "YOUR PAPERS PLEASE" [HR 1268]: REAL ID Act Rider While the original Real ID Act died, it was later "attached" to a military spending bill: H.R. 1268, where the topic of a National Identification Card went virtually un-debated by our elected representatives in Washington... Numerous pieces of legislation have weakened American's liberties guaranteed under the Bill of Rights. The following are just a few examples discussed in the film: the USA PATRIOT Act (halting due process) the Military Commissions Act (ending Habeas Corpus) the John Warner Defense Act (ending Posse Comitatus) the Detainee Treatment Act (protecting torture) the Real ID Act rider attached to HR 1268 (National ID Card) WASHINGTONYOUREFIRED.com