List of Representatives who Switched from "Nay" to "Yea"
The following representatives voted "Nay" during Monday's bailout vote and switched their votes to "Yea" for the vote on Friday.
Republicans:
Alexander
Barrett
Biggert
Boustany
Buchanan
Coble
Conaway
Dent
Fallin
Frelinghuysen
Gerlach
Hoesktra
Knollenberg
Kuhl
Myrick
Ramstad
Ros-Lehtinen
Schmidt
Shadegg
Shuster
Sullivan
Terry
Thornberry
Tiberi
Wamp
Weller (did not vote the first time)
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Democrats:
Abercrombie
Baca
Berkley
Braley
Carson
Cleaver
Cuellar
Cummings
Edwards (MD)
Giffords
Green, Al
Hirono
Jackson (IL)
Jackson-Lee
Kilpatrick
Lee
Lewis (GA)
Mitchell
Ortiz
Pascrell
Pastor
Rush
Schiff
Scott (GA)
Solis
Sutton
Thompson (CA)
Tierney
Watson
Welch (VT)
Woolsey
Wu
Yarmuth
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Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA) was the lone representative to switch his vote from "Yea" to "Nay." And the link to the full roll call can be found here.
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Posted 10/03/08 2:45 PM
LordFirebrand
batavia, OH | Commence Action Now!!!!!
Accountability is the name of the game! |
Posted 10/03/08 2:47 PM
Lauro4Liberty
Havertown, PA | My Representative Jim Gerlach(R) (PA-6) switched from 'Nay' to 'Yea' as well. |
Posted 10/03/08 2:47 PM
Two-if-by-Sea
Wakefield, MA | I was so proud of my rep when he was brave the first time. Now I'm just disgusted |
Posted 10/03/08 2:49 PM
swingset
Salida, CA | What? The only wanted pork for dinner? Or is chicken more appropriate here?
Unlike my representatives: Sen. Boxer, Sen. Feinstein, Rep. Cardoza... who all voted for the bailout as soon as they possibly could. Even the local Republican in the nearby district, Rep. Radanovich, voted for the bailout as soon as he could.
Well, I'm dashed. No representation--no representation at all. Not from gerrymandered CA, at any rate.
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Posted 10/03/08 2:54 PM
Ralph
Greenville, SC | Per a note on the No Cash for Trash website - someone posted that SC Rep Barrett changed his position because he wants to run for SC Gov in 2 years. The Republican Party told him to support the bill or we won't financially support you. Look at Bob Conley. He refused to kowtow to the parties mandates, so he had to switch from Republican to Dem to run against Lindsey Graham. And the SC Dem party refuses to support him – they’d rather have Graham!!
I ask Campaign for Liberty supporters, if you are still registered as Republican or Democrat, after what we just witnessed, is it time to rethink that? Both national parties campaigned against us! I know Dr. Paul has talked about change from within but I don’t think that will be possible until both parties are first gutted of membership. If you’re fat and happy, why change. Change won’t come until the pain is too great.
Holly
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Posted 10/03/08 2:55 PM
stephanleuenberger
Sarasota, FL | I was also extremely proud of my Congressman when he voted Nay the first time around, in fact I called his office and thanked his staff. But, Buchanan switched his vote, so I'm going to call (from Switzerland, albeit) and complain.
Unbelievable. |
Posted 10/03/08 2:58 PM
JimMN
Eden Prairie, MN | Boo! Hiss!
My Rep, Ramstad, did it because he liked the mental health bill (the one the Senate used to work around the constitution and attach the bailout as an amendment).
Weak!! He pretty much voted for a $700B earmark on a bill he wanted. None of the stuff he said a few days ago to explain voting against it us somehow untrue now that it's attached to a mental health bill...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2008
RAMSTAD VOTES AGAINST BAILOUT
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad (MN-03) voted against the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout plan for Wall Street firms and banks.
"The administration's bailout plan imposes great risk to taxpayers and no guarantee of success," said Ramstad.
"Because this bill was considered in such haste, without adequate hearings or debate, nobody knows what this complex financial scheme will produce so the final cost to taxpayers is uncertain," said Ramstad.
"Four hundred of the nation's top economists signed a petition to Congress objecting to the bailout plan, as they are skeptical of the federal government buying up toxic mortgage-backed assets from banks and hoping the benefits trickle down from Wall Street to Main Street," said Ramstad.
"According to these economists, the long-term effects of this financial scheme - higher inflation, a weakened dollar and a greater national debt - will outweigh any short-term stabilization of the credit markets," said Ramstad.
"Rather than providing $700 billion of taxpayer money to buy frozen mortgage assets to solve the current problem, Congress should adopt the plan to insure mortgage-backed securities through payment of insurance premiums by the holders of these assets," said Ramstad.
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Posted 10/03/08 2:58 PM
KissMyGumbo
Metairie, LA | No. 1 on that list is Rep. Rodney Alexander (R) of central Louisiana.
Saturday he is up for re election. Right now, I know several people in that area who will vote against him.
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Posted 10/03/08 2:58 PM
Ven Townsend
phoenix, AZ | Yeah I was pretty shocked to see Ed Pastor switch from a nay to yea vote after the letter I received from him. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:00 PM
kapteinAmerica
OXFORD, CT | Should we also list those who voted against the bill so we can spend some positive energy letting them know they did the right thing. I'm tired of calling my local jackasses. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:08 PM
Hungarian
Budapest, Hungary | IDIOCRACY!
Here it is a video for these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeqTpBGfSU |
Posted 10/03/08 3:09 PM
austinr
Kirksville, MO | Emanuel Cleaver can expect some venom on his answering machine. and in his mailbox. and inbox. and fax machine. and ballot box. I feel betrayed. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:10 PM
DFF777
Spring, TX | Ted Poe (R)- District 2 didn't vote, so that's good. The rest, f'em! |
Posted 10/03/08 3:12 PM
amoricanCrowe
Moxee, WA | Luckily for me, my congressman Richard "Doc" Hastings (R-WA/4th CD) voted "No" both times which surprised the hell out of me because he is almost always in lockstep with whatever Lord Bush does. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:24 PM
SweetCar0lyne
Tucson, AZ | Man...
Here's a snipnet of the email I got from Rep Gifford (D-AZ) about her first no vote
"Thank you for contacting me about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 3997) that was voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. I joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives - and my seven House colleagues from Arizona - in opposing the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. I voted against the bill because it failed to provide sufficient protections for American taxpayers.
Our nation is confronting serious instability in our financial markets that threatens the strength of the entire U.S. economy. Predatory lending, irresponsible trading and outrageous greed on Wall Street have gone on too long."
blah blah blah blah
A staffer even came by my house.... oh no--- we stand by AZ taxpayers...
blah blah blah
Then she changed her vote. I guess they threw in some solar energy pork- and so she told us to stick it where the sun don't shine.
bummer.
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Posted 10/03/08 3:31 PM
ryenski
Pflugerville, TX | I say we tar & dollar them, along with Paulson, Bernanke, and Bush |
Posted 10/03/08 3:33 PM
amoricanCrowe
Moxee, WA | Interesting to see that "Baghdad" Jim McDermott was the only one to go from "Yea" to "Nay."
I was surprised he was for it in the first vote. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:35 PM
Eccentricaa
South Lebanon, OH | My Ohio Rep District 2 Canidate Jean Schmidt is one who switched her vote from Nea to Yea..
It wont affect my vote though. I had been supporting Independant Canidate David H. Krikorian anyway.
Her actions did motivate me to contact Krikorian's campaign office via email and request bumper stickers, yard signs, as well as offering volunteer services to their office.
http://www.krikorianforcongress.com/
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Posted 10/03/08 3:41 PM
dajuhl
Momence, IL | It could be worse. My representative abstained on Monday, then voted yes today. He's a lame duck. It's a shame I can't vote against him next month. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:42 PM
friends of P
Albuquerque, NM | HOW DO WE CHALLENGE THIS WITH THE SUPREME COURT??? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE PROCEDURE IS? CAN WE ALL PETITION? WHAT? |
Posted 10/03/08 3:48 PM
Failing Experiment
Glendale, AZ | Contacted my dist. rep, and informed him I will not be voting for him, and can only pray others feel the same way. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:51 PM
tsutton83
Corinth, MS | Time to fire some "representatives." Let us make sure at least half of them have to go home. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:54 PM
bucknutz
Saint Marys, OH | Just emailed my rep Jim Jordan thanking him for voting nay. |
Posted 10/03/08 3:55 PM
brader@hrw.com
Austin, TX | OUR CALLS DID INFLUENCE VOTES!
Kirsten Gillibrand of New York's 20th Congressional District explained why she voted nay on the bill both times by saying, "I voted no because I didn't think the bill was good enough. I thought it did not protect the taxpayers enough. It didn't have sufficient oversight and accountability and it had no regulation of these instruments that caused the problem." Earlier this week, her office received about 800 e-mails, letters and phone calls over the last week, with only two of them from constituents who favored the Wall Street bailout.
Michele Bachmann of Minesota, who voted nay both times stated, ""We were in essence told by the administration that we were looking at financial Armageddon and should we fail to act we could be perceived ... as bringing in a resurgence of 1929. "I think the administration did a very poor job in making its case to Congress." Besides, there was pressure in the other direction as well. On Tuesday she said, "We had 300 calls yesterday just in Minnesota. Ten-to-one against it." |
Posted 10/03/08 3:58 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | Ralph from Greenville, SC - That is pretty disgusting that the Republican party told him that if he wants to run in 2 years that he better vote for it.
We can take the slow and steady approach but I like the idea of removing most of Congress and showing them along with both Parties who is really in charge - us! |
Posted 10/03/08 4:00 PM
iowamichelle
Ankeny, IA | Now what? How do we get these guys out of office? I see huge signs all over for my Congressman, so it seems a bit daunting. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:00 PM
jsgii
Dundee, NY | My district (29) representative from NY R-Randy Kuhl voted for it this time. He actually believes it protects us taxpayers, but I think he is ignorant. Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough in my emails and phone calls. Maybe I should have sent numerous emails daily? Anyways, here is a link to his sight where he tells why he voted for it. http://kuhl.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=104353
I concur with tsutton83, "Time to fire some "representatives." Let us make sure at least half of them have to go home." |
Posted 10/03/08 4:02 PM
LiberTater
Lake Wales, FL | Brown, Corrine (D FL-03) changed from Nay to Yea.
Check out my list of Florida Congressmen, how they voted, and their opponents in the upcoming election:
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=1072#.
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Posted 10/03/08 4:06 PM
adampeart
Seattle, WA | I about lost my sh*t when I saw McDermott changed his vote! I, and many others here in King County FLOODED this guy since Monday when he initially voted FOR the bill. Evidently WE scared him more than the likes of Bernnanke/Poulsen/Reid/Pelosi! I guess he WANTS to keep his job after all! AND he's a dummycrat to boot! Way to go number 7! |
Posted 10/03/08 4:12 PM
ReformedPatriot
Louisville, KY | Damn it Yarmuth (D- KY-3; Louisville). I called him both times and urged him to stay the course and vote no.
But of course, I shouldn't rely on a representative who isn't accountable to me. The biggest lie the founders ever devised was the idea of representation. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:20 PM
TKD8547
putnam valley, NY | well calling these people did not do much before the vote, so why does anyone think they care about what we say after the vote? i think it is time to organize now and strategize another plan. these people don't represent us, they represent the corp and their bank accounts. i think it is time to hit them where it hurts, their bank accounts. think how much it would suck for these people, being labeled as traitors to find another job when they are dethroned. that would give me a bit of satisfaction i think. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:21 PM
KathyLatshaw BeaReady
Smithville, OH | HELP WANTED!
It is more obvious now than ever that we have NO representation in DC. In spite of tens of thousands screaming for a NO vote, these traitors ignored us. Time is short to campaign against them and the internet is still limited in reaching all the masses.
Suggestion for C4L. Someone please do a half or full page newspaper ad that could be modified for state details and make it available for download. Funds could then be collected by various orgs to place these ads nation wide. In addition, we could also use one beginning now for replacing Senators coming up in 2010.
HELP WANTED! Patriot to run for office of ____. Need creative wording of job description, etc. End with contact: Campaign for Liberty.......... |
Posted 10/03/08 4:29 PM
KathyLatshaw BeaReady
Smithville, OH | I just re-read my post, hope it makes some kind of sense. I wanted to say that the ad could serve dual purpose of reminding public of the YES voting traitor in need of replacement. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:31 PM
debohun
Bethany, IL | Millions wrote and called to say No! and still the House and Senate said Yes? It is time for a housecleaning! Time to show them that they work for Main Street, not Wall Street.
Based on quick analysis, it looks like there are 2-4 Senators who voted Yes who are in tight races, and 3 or 4 more who are vulnerable. In the House, the analysis is similar, 7 or 8 vulnerable races where a little bit of influence might make all the difference, and that was before the traitors switched their vote.
Targeting these so-called "representatives of the people," with print and radio ads highlighting their betrayal, could really make an impact on their chances for re-election -- and put the fear of constituency back into the Washington elite.
Are you interested in making it happen? There isn't much time before the election, so it will take funds and effort. Can you participate by offering time, skills or funds? Let us know.
Contact the Constituent Response Team at constituentresponse@gmail.com. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:37 PM
IndependentWV
Delbarton, WV | I was happy Shelley Capito (R) stood up and voted NO twice. She is in a heated race with a Dumocrat in Blue State that stated she would have voted yes. Thank God for Shelley if anyone lives in the Charleston WV area please vote for her.
The other two Rahall (D) and Corrupt Mollohan (R) voted yes both times. Contacted several times a day with truth. Hope West Virginia will send Rahall and Rockefeller home. Mollohan has no competition and Byrd not up for reelection in November. Sad very sad we have so much corruption! |
Posted 10/03/08 4:39 PM
tsutton83
Corinth, MS | I have no doubt in my mind that a couple guys with some single sided flyers with a large blownup image of the perp-reps face and a declaration to the effect of "I voted YES on robbing the taxpayers and giving it to the bankers" could definately put the hurt on some of these "representatives." |
Posted 10/03/08 4:40 PM
MarilyninLakeJackson
Lake Jackson, TX | Now what is this that the Senate added in regard to Nascar and rum? And hasn't McCain been saying that when he becomes President, he won't vote for pork barrel spending, yet he voted for this? Oh, but he isn't President yet! |
Posted 10/03/08 4:43 PM
Bastiat
Lutz, FL | The law perverted! And the police powers of the state perverted along with it! The law, I say, not only turned from its proper purpose but made to follow an entirely contrary purpose! The law become the weapon of every kind of greed! Instead of checking crime, the law itself guilty of the evils it is supposed to punish!
If this is true, it is a serious fact, and moral duty requires me to call the attention of my fellow citizens to it. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:44 PM
Bastiat
Lutz, FL | The law perverted! And the police powers of the state perverted along with it! The law, I say, not only turned from its proper purpose but made to follow an entirely contrary purpose! The law become the weapon of every kind of greed! Instead of checking crime, the law itself guilty of the evils it is supposed to punish!
If this is true, it is a serious fact, and moral duty requires me to call the attention of my fellow citizens to it. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:47 PM
Failing Experiment
Glendale, AZ | Anyone have any organization funds that could be put towards organizing a national protest/march on DC?
I'd shell out the cash plus some to participate. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:49 PM
sunny
belfast , ME | here i maine my rep voted NO both times.
when i had called his aide he said my rep, mike michaud, had read the entire bill and was mad
and the aide sounded mad too.
i wish there were more like him.
of course he's up for re-election.
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Posted 10/03/08 4:52 PM
Kathleen4Liberty
Dayton, OH | I'm somewhat shocked that my Representative, Mike Turner (R, Ohio) actually voted NO both times.
Mike is considered an up-and-comer in the Rep party. In general, he votes the Party Line. So I'm stunned that he went against Boehner. Perhaps Mike could be a good target for lobbying by the CFL?
Here's the text of a fax I sent to him and Chabot, Jordan, Kaptur, Kucinish, Latta, and LaTourette:
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[My contact info]
THANK YOU for your No Votes on the horrible pork-laden monstrosity "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" sent to you by the sell-outs in the Senate.
It is indeed a shame that the rest of the Ohio delegation didn't have the guts or the integrity to stand up to the special interests who seem to have bought and paid for most of your colleagues.
I believe the economists who think this "bailout bill" will push the weak U.S. economy off the cliff and into a disastrous Depression.
But at least your fingerprints won't be all over this despicable, unconstitutional, unfair legislative horror show.
Thanks again for doing what you could to stand up to the pressure of the special interests.
Mr. Turner, as your constituent, I will remember this in November.
Best of luck to you and your families in the inevitable economic train wreck that this legislation guarantees.
Respectfully,
[my signature]
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Feel free to copy and send to any Representatives who had the guts to just say "no."
I'm finding that faxing has been very effective, especially when the House and Senate websites weren't taking emails. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:53 PM
KathyLatshaw BeaReady
Smithville, OH | Failing Experiment....... although a national protest would be great for venting our anger, it has proven to be ignored and attracts little attention. Seems we need to concentrate our efforts and target perhaps a Top 10? More we can narrow it down the better. Whether we like it or not, will have to put up the $ for mainstream media. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:54 PM
KathyLatshaw BeaReady
Smithville, OH | Failing Experiment....... although a national protest would be great for venting our anger, it has proven to be ignored and attracts little attention. Seems we need to concentrate our efforts and target perhaps a Top 10? More we can narrow it down the better. Whether we like it or not, will have to put up the $ for mainstream media. |
Posted 10/03/08 4:55 PM
KathyLatshaw BeaReady
Smithville, OH | oops....sorry. Seems 'refresh' using Firefox doubles last post??? |
Posted 10/03/08 5:03 PM
natekey
Seattle, WA | I was really happy to see that my District 7 Rep, Jim McDermott (D-WA) finally came to his senses... unfortunately, I don't think it was for the right reasons, and it didn't make a difference. |
Posted 10/03/08 5:04 PM
TKD8547
putnam valley, NY | about doubleposts, yeah it is kinda annoying. instead of refreshing scroll up and click home. it has the same effect without double-posting.
we should definately make an organized effort to toss the traitors out of seat when their time is up. even if the opponent is not very palatable, it will send a clear message what will happen to traitors in our government and hopefully make them think twice about listening to the people they are supposed to represent. |
Posted 10/03/08 5:10 PM
WarningSLO
San Diego, CA | Why can't I get the C4L blog for google reader anymore?
Is there a new feed for this blog? |
Posted 10/03/08 5:25 PM
oldskool
Dalton, PA | My rep. voted no twice. But doesn't want to lose his seat.I think he would have voted for it if it wasn't for the flood of calls. He uses lobbyists anyway. Voting libertarian for congressman. And Bob Barr is only third party in my state on ballot. Have many people doing the same. |
Posted 10/03/08 5:31 PM
MarilyninLakeJackson
Lake Jackson, TX | On CNN a couple of days ago, Dr. Paul said that his office was not getting a lot of calls, because his constituents know he won't vote for this bill. He said he wouldn't even vote for a million dollar bailout, much less $700 billion. I didn't call his office, but I knew he would do the right thing. A good feeling. |
Posted 10/03/08 5:44 PM
Wesss2
Pearl, MS | Failing Experiment
Glendale, AZ Anyone have any organization funds that could be put towards organizing a national protest/march on DC?
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Yeah, I am the same way, I think you have got to get heard AND be SEEN. I am always ready for a march or protest!
But a TARGETED and EFFECTIVE one.
Too bad the economy is so shaky that so many people have to work every waking second just to keep above water. Students are the most able to do this. And I have been encouraged by them so much lately. I really hope they start a fire for liberty among their peers.
But it is also disappointing to hear some of the responses the masses give, " uh, I like Obama cause he is for hope, and Bush causes global warming". uggggggg.
PLEASE smart college students, TALK sense to these zombies. I think YOU are really our best hope.
Dump the debt money people, get with the simple life. Time to tighten our belts and trim the fat so to speak.
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Posted 10/03/08 5:57 PM
Daniel Schmid
Chicago, IL | Good thing they're all facing re-election.... otherwise we'd have to get started with the recall process. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:03 PM
Kane80
Minneapolis, MN | This is an amazing poll i just found...! http://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=19xfHkb_2bwkaq_2fstJZXqQ3s6fxfdKRXHe4Gukz wvh2Es_3d |
Posted 10/03/08 6:06 PM
DaleInVirginia
Lynchburg, VA | ALRIGHT ... if you are anxious for the Nov. elections to vote these bums out ..... you FIRST might want to consider this ... something that YOU MOST LIKELY WON'T SEE ON MSNBC or CNN
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3130656&mav en_referralPlaylistId=c985e69916535a2170b2b18ab0ab7eb60401f9bb&sRevUrl=http://el ections.foxnews.com/search-results.html?searchString=ohio+college+tv+station+fin ds+non-partisan+Volunteers+telling+people+to+vote+for+obama
IMPORTANT!!!!!
also... more on it from the College TV station that broke this story ... that's right ... COLLEGE TV STATION ... not NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, and certainly NOT the "new leader" CNN
But Palesta College Network
let me give you a more direct route ... and perhaps the optimistic look at the future of new reporting..
http://www.palestra.net/
now, stories of interest...
Are early voters REALLY residents:
http://www.palestra.net/videos/play/16556
AND IN PARTICULAR THIS VIDEO...
Non-Partisan Volunteer???
http://www.palestra.net/videos/play/16469
I think I mentioned this before ... Our only recourse in a democracy IS THE BALLOT BOX ... or has that been taken away?
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Posted 10/03/08 6:07 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | I think we should gather history facts that show how devaluing currency destroys economies and empires. They say it was better than the alternative. Prove it. We can prove how what they are doing now can collapse our economy. Does anyone remember the USSR or the Roman Empire?
History shows we should not be doing this.
We should put together a really good letter showing our historical evidence because literally I do not think our so called leaders knew that the history is evidence why we should not be doing this.
The alternative may not be nice either but maybe the rough times will not last too long and things will get better quicker. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:12 PM
Wesss2
Pearl, MS | The best thing you can do is TRY to influence people in your area to vote Against any of the BAILOUT BANDITS.
Massive e-mail campaigns listing the Bailout bandits by name.
It only costs a few bucks to make signs and get a few buddies to hold them up in well driven areas of your town before and then on election day.
Before election day actually gets more attention because it wont be drowned out.
Call any local Talk radio stations and HAMMER the reps that did this. Keep naming names. Do not stop till they are GONE!
Send a message to Washington,
VOTE AT YOUR OWN RISK, we are watching you!
Make sure to put on the signs.
REP __________ VOTED TO BAIL OUT WALL STREET!
VOTE HIM/HER OUT!
Then stick them all over town.
If anyone makes T-shirts thats a plus.
Just some sugestions.
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Posted 10/03/08 6:16 PM
Jarmar
Houston, TX | Let get 'em!!!
Jarmar........... |
Posted 10/03/08 6:22 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | I think we should gather history facts that show how devaluing currency destroys economies and empires. They say it was better than the alternative. Prove it. We can prove how what they are doing now can collapse our economy. Does anyone remember the USSR or the Roman Empire?
History shows we should not be doing this.
We should put together a really good letter showing our historical evidence because literally I do not think our so called leaders knew that the history is evidence why we should not be doing this.
The alternative may not be nice either but maybe the rough times will not last too long and things will get better quicker. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:23 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | Dang I did it again. This time was an accident. Refreshing after posting causes your last posting to post again. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:27 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | We should liquify the assets of all Congress members who voted for this bill to try and get a portion of our money back. Let's see how they like it, to have nothing and to know it was their fault. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:28 PM
WokeUp
Northridge, CA | My Rep Brad Sherman still voted no. Good for him. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:31 PM
Crazy Redneck
Huffman, TX | I'd say there's about 263 congressmen and about 75 senators that need a good, old-fashioned, country @$$-whoopin'!!!!!! |
Posted 10/03/08 6:32 PM
Crazy Redneck
Huffman, TX | I'd say there's about 263 congressmen and about 75 senators that need a good, old-fashioned, country @$$-whoopin'!!!!!! |
Posted 10/03/08 6:32 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | I like the T-Shirt idea. Let's print a T-shirt with big letters saying LOOK WHO SOLD OUT YOUR COUNTRY and then the names listed below, their party, and their state. Act now before it is too late.
Sell them on here so we all can buy the same shirt. Then have days where we all wear the shirts out in public all day. If we did this weekly at least people will begin to ask why we are wearing these shirts and wonder whose names are on the shirts. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:32 PM
Crazy Redneck
Huffman, TX | I'd say there's about 263 congressmen and about 75 senators that need a good, old-fashioned, country @$$-whoopin'!!!!!! |
Posted 10/03/08 6:33 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | The t-shirts can kind of look like those touring band t-shirts.
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Posted 10/03/08 6:35 PM
chaoslord
Deltona, FL | Film the beating and put it on youtube for all the world to see. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:40 PM
spinnikerca
Studio City, CA | Well said.
Did you see the poll running until Oct 6, which supposes Dr. Paul had won the GOP nomination and asks, post bailout, who you would prefer for President, Ron Paul, Obama, or other?
http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/359353/results |
Posted 10/03/08 6:52 PM
JimMN
Eden Prairie, MN | lol at the concept of "tar & dollar" |
Posted 10/03/08 6:55 PM
AlbinoWookie
Benton, PA | Well with my Congressman, Paul Kanjorski from PA, 11 District, voted YEA both times for the bailout, and he is up against a very strong opponent this time, and he is actually losing in the polls. So there is a very good chance he will be kicked out of office.
Also i got a flyer in the mail the other day for Kanjorski, and it was paid by the National Association of REALTORS PAC. That is why he voted for the bill, he listens to his lobbbiest more then the people he is suppose to represent. |
Posted 10/03/08 6:59 PM
alert
Houston, TX | Did anyone notice that the stock market fell even more despite the false promises saying that it was essential for the Congress to vote for it in order to reassure the world? It goes to show that dishonesty in politicians is not the best policy! The market cannot be deceived. Also many thanks for posting the list of Congressmen who turned traitor with the second vote. Though I am glad that my Congressman stayed faithful; Nick Lampson, a Democrat interestingly enough, I still claim Ron Paul as my Congressman. He represents me!!
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Posted 10/03/08 7:06 PM
alert
Houston, TX | Did anyone notice that the stock market fell even more despite the false promises saying that it was essential for the Congress to vote for it in order to reassure the world? It goes to show that dishonesty in politicians is not the best policy! The market cannot be deceived. Also many thanks for posting the list of Congressmen who turned traitor with the second vote. Though I am glad that my Congressman stayed faithful; Nick Lampson, a Democrat interestingly enough, I still claim Ron Paul as my Congressman. He represents me!!
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Posted 10/03/08 7:06 PM
JimMN
Eden Prairie, MN | Yeah, Dow, 'daq, and SP500 are all lower at close today (bailout known to have passed) than after the huge drop Monday (bailout thought to have died). I suppose it would be even lower without Tuesday's large "oh yeah, they are total sellouts and we'll get our bailout" rally. Either way, the economy still stinks, the financial system is still fundamentally insolvent, and nothing has really changed. |
Posted 10/03/08 7:14 PM
Two-if-by-Sea
Wakefield, MA | Wow, I wonder what happened with Jim McDermott. He's the only guy who changed his vote to the good side. |
Posted 10/03/08 7:19 PM
Mike in Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA | Kathleen4Liberty: great letter. My rep will receive essentially your letter. My senators, who both voted for this abomination, are going to receive a letter that I won't be able to reproduce on a site that kids might visit.
MarilyninLakeJackson: good to see you on the new site. I'm still jealous at you for having the great Dr. Paul as your representative, though. lol. My rep actually voted nay both times, but I don't think he really gets it like the good doctor does. I'll keep trying to educate him. |
Posted 10/03/08 7:29 PM
Hiroism
Redmond, WA | I'm glad to say my Representative, (D) Jay Inslee, voted against the bill in BOTH ROUNDS. |
Posted 10/03/08 7:35 PM
LKJ56
Lexington, KY | My representative, Ben Chandler, also voted against the bill twice. And one of my senators, Jim Bunning, voted against the bailout. The other senator, Mitch McConnell, enjoys his D.C. power too much. He's up for re-election in November and I can't wait to see him go. |
Posted 10/03/08 7:37 PM
CurtisM
Kokomo, IN | Besides the ones that voted no, Jim McDermott is the only one with enough sense to see this bill was complete crap, to put it nicely! |
Posted 10/03/08 8:11 PM
amoricanCrowe
Moxee, WA | As a Washingtonian (seems to be a number of us on here - W00t!) I was curious as to why McDermott voted "Yea" then "Nay." I still need to find out why Jay Inslee (who is from the valley in which I live) voted "Nay" twice because he is almost as liberal as Congressman McDermott and his constituency is on the west side of the state which is pretty much pro-Democrat.
McDermott's reason for switching is pretty much based in partisan hackery and I've always kind of liked Jim McDermott (against war from day 1, against Patriot act)
Here it is if you're curious:
"The Senate dug an enormous ditch alongside Main Street, and they want the House to drive into it. That is exactly where the President has driven this economy over seven years.
On Thursday morning, the morning after the Senate passed a very different bailout bill, two things happened. The filings for new unemployment benefits hit a seven year high, and a number of telephones melted in my congressional office as my constituents called in with their opinions.
By the thousands, the people of the 7th Congressional District are absolutely enraged by what the Senate did. Senate Republicans blocked Senate Democrats from legislation that delivers for Main Street. Senate Republicans demanded the pot be sweetened. But they left out the millions of Americans who can’t find a job and are running out of benefits. And they left out a lot of other Americans too.
With economic times getting tougher by the day, Senate Republicans have no problem telling the American people to go it alone. Last week, the House passed on a strong bi-partisan vote a stimulus package to help Main Street America. But Senate Republicans said no; they were willing to help Wall Street but look the other way for Main Street.
One caller said they were stunned that the Senate included a call for the Securities and Exchange Commission to alter a fundamental way assets are valued. It is called mark-to-market accounting and let me quote an NPR report.
“The Council of Institutional Investors and the CFA Institute oppose a suspension of mark-to-market — also known as "fair value" — accounting because, in their opinion, the rule offers investors transparency.
In other words, suspending the rule is like letting the fox into the henhouse. The other day I said I voted in favor of the House bailout bill because I trusted Democratic leaders who worked tirelessly to represent Main Street. I still do, but Senate Republicans changed all that.
When Republicans force a bill that ignores the plight of Americans, but includes so-called sweeteners, that is not worthy of support. When Republicans force a bill that slips in more earmark spending, that is not worthy of support.
When Republicans force a bill through that includes an accounting gimmick, that is not worthy of support. The Senate dug an enormous ditch alongside Main Street, and they want the House to drive into it.
That is exactly where the President has driven this economy over seven years.When Senate Republicans set the agenda, that’s just another way of saying they are following the orders of a President who long ago lost the trust of the American people. That is not how we are going to restore the trust with the American people. And that is why I voted against the Senate Republican bailout.
There is no question that we need a rescue plan, but the Senate has just made matters worse - and that is pretty hard to do in this economy. Government has a role to play in calming the markets and addressing the economic crisis, but the more we learn, the more convinced I am the latest Senate plan is taking us in the wrong direction.
There are two models that have worked and which should serve as foundation blocks that we can build upon in a short period of time to produce a plan the American people trust and believe in. During the Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt developed a Home Loan Housing Corporation that stabilized the housing market and helped homeowners work through the crisis.
More recently, in the 90s, Sweden stepped in and assumed temporary control of the financial system, cleaned up the mess and got out. There are models available that we can use to quickly produce a solution that the American people will actually believe in. There is a credit crisis in America to be sure, but there is no question today that there is also a trust crisis in America, every bit as damaging and debilitating. We cannot solve the first crisis before we address the second crisis.
Since the current Administration precipitated this, we should be focused on building a foundation for a new Administration to restore the faith and trust of the American people as we work to restore the trust and credit of our financial system."
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Posted 10/03/08 9:41 PM
MarilyninLakeJackson
Lake Jackson, TX | CurtisM
How did you do your avatar? don't know how to do that. |
Posted 10/03/08 9:53 PM
Two-if-by-Sea
Wakefield, MA | I hope Dr. Paul runs for office in 2012. I can guarantee you that by then, people will be so sick of either McCain or Obama that they'll be more receptive to our ideas. Plus, at the rate this site is growing, he'd have many more votes by then! I also encourage anyone old enough to do so to run for office- any office -to try to further upset the binopoly we have today. I have faith we'll triumph. |
Posted 10/03/08 10:49 PM
MarchOn
Centerville, MN | Jim Ramstad is not in my district. However, I sent him a letter before he voted the second time because I heard he was changing his vote to Yes due to the fact that his mental health bill was being attached. I STRONGLY encouraged him not to do this. He didn't listen. He voted for it. Attached below is my letter to him after his YEA vote.
Dear Congressman Jim Ramstad,
Now that this Bill has passed it is a good thing that your mental health bill was attached because people are really going to need it.
There is more mental health problems today than ever because the American people need leaders that are going to help this Country grow strong and give them reassurances that they have a future economically by creating jobs and GETTING RID OF NAFTA. It should be FAIR TRADE not FREE TRADE. This is where all this started from. Jobs were being lost and in order to keep the economy looking good we started to allow predatory lending to keep propping up the economy so all you politicians looked good. Nobody seems to want to fight for the American people anymore. You and the rest of your political friends just want to put bandaids on everything. Nobody really wants to clean house. It is GREED and PURE LAZINESS!
Five months before John F. Kennedy was assasinated he had signed an Executive Order to abolish the Federal Reserve Bank so our monetary system would be backed by gold and never be indebted to anyone. He also wanted to abolish the IRS. As much as I am sure this was not popular with Washington and Wallstreet he felt he had a moral obligation to the people of this country. (I don't have the Executive Order number handy but I certainly can get it for you.) MORAL OBLIGATION. Do you not understand what that means? He was following the Constitution as our Founding Fathers worked so hard to create.
Do you realize that your vote was a socialistic vote? You went against the very constitution that you swore to uphold. If the passage of this Bill is the sharp turn we need towards socialism, your mental health bill wasn't necessary after all. Don't socialist countries provide health care?
After your retirement, as you drive around the Twin Cities and start to see long lines of people outside of health clinics, you will know that your bill is being used by the people. You will hear people say they are working their fingers to the bone paying for this bailout and their families are falling apart from the stress but thank goodness for Jim Ramstad because we can, at least, seek help for mental health. You didn't happen to include gasoline and mileage vouchers for us so we can afford to seek help? I didn't think so.
LONG LIVE THE CAMPAIGN FOR LIBERTY!
NOT warmest regards,
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Posted 10/03/08 11:52 PM
Witness Matthias
Pasadena, TX | My rep., Gene Green, actually voted nay both times. Maybe there is hope for Green weenie. I would like to point out an opportunity here. For those of you that had their reps listen and vote against this bill make a point to contact them with equal enthusiasm in thanking them for voting the way they did. There was what 171 reps. that voted nay? Suggest in your thank you letter that maybe they could form their own little, not so little, coalition! They may be outnumbered by the yea votes, but that group is made up of demoncraps and republishits, so it would not be that hard to pare off the votes you needed for any given bill that was up for a vote. Point out that united you stand, divided we all fall. Just a thought I would love to drive a big wedge between the sell outs and the rest. It would also give them more of a support system. |
Posted 10/03/08 11:57 PM
mrjosh27
DURHAM, NC | hey everyone Ron paul is calling for a money bomb for William Lawson! Time to help this guy out! Send the message! Spread the link
http://www.unitedliberty.org/679/ron-paul-calls-for-bj-lawson-donations- oct-7th-moneybomb |
Posted 10/04/08 12:26 AM
digitronix
Seattle, WA | I was delightfully pleased that McDermott (my congressman) switched his vote from yea to nay. I sent him a couple letters and faxes over the past week, and it seems like the pressure from a lot of people got to his head and made him change his mind. Although, he still thinks that the government needs to be bailed out for some reason, but it's rewarding to know that you might have been instrumental in changing somebody's mind about a certain piece of bad legislation.
I was surprised how easy it is to contact representatives. This bailout package gave me an oppertunity to figure out how to do so, and I guess I'll be taking advantage of this from now on. I would love to live in a country where the leaders fear and bend to the opinions of the people, which is the way the system was designed in the first place. |
Posted 10/04/08 02:09 AM
Lost in the Desert
Los Lunas, NM | Reps. Udall (Dem - 1st Dist) & Pearce (Rep - 2nd Dist) voted nay both times. Wise move, as they're both running for the senatorial seat here in NM. I e-mailed them both a big THANK YOU & asked them to fight to repeal the bill.
I expected that neo-con Heather Wilson (Rep - 3rd Dist) would vote yay again, & sadly, she proved me right. I met her at my county pre-primary earlier this year as she campaigned for the senatorial seat. (Btw, she talks out of the side of her mouth...can't help but think that means something.) The only thing she & her campaign team screamed the whole time was how 'electable' she was. So, Heather...how 'electable' are you now? Not. Sent her an e-mail pointing out that she voted against her party & against the wishes of her constituents. Oh yeah, & I let her know I'll be speaking out against her every chance I get.
Also did anyone hear about Congress receiving threats of martial law if they voted against the bill? Rumor has it such terms were bandied about, but was wondering if anyone else had heard anything. |
Posted 10/04/08 02:15 AM
TakingBackTheGOP
Livermore, CA | Mr. Hawes,
Last Monday, you posted a story on the C4L website about, "California Supporters Asking For Help"... I'm one of the defendants' in the lawsuit!
We were able to raise about $1,000 in less than a 24-hour period. How's that for a grass-roots Money Bomb?
It would be a great help to our members and our cause if you were able to post more information in another CFL post!
Let me know if you can help us out again!
For Liberty,
The Constitutional Republicans
http://www.ConstitutionalRepublicans.org |
Posted 10/04/08 02:18 AM
TakingBackTheGOP
Livermore, CA | Republican Establishment Sues Elected Ron Paul Supporters Taking Back the Party
Alameda County, California - The Republican establishment is suing seven Ron Paul supporters, including the author of this article, who were newly elected to the Alameda County Republican Central Committee, using the Committee Chairman, Paul Cummings, as their surrogate. If the establishment is successful in this lawsuit, you can expect this tactic, or similar ones, to be repeatedly utilized to crush Ron Paul supporters. We could have agreed not to contest the lawsuit and quietly faded away; instead we remained committed to the Revolution and elected to fight. However, we can not have a successful Revolution if patriots such as ourselves are forced to stand alone on the battlefield. We need your support and, most importantly, financial assistance to win this lawsuit, and help take back the Republican Party from within. (See below how to help out.)
Prior to the June 3rd election, many of us were questioning what role we would play in continuing the Revolution and advancing the cause of liberty in our local area. For many of us, we knew all along that the Revolution was about the "message" and not the "man," so a number of us decided to take Ron Paul's advice and took steps to get involved with the local political process by running for the Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee. (Alameda County is across San Francisco Bay from San Francisco) We felt that we could put what we had learned during the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign to good use in promoting our own campaigns for Central Committee. Along with other like minded supporters, we formed a group which we named the Constitutional Republicans in honor of Ron Paul. We used our organizational skills to get a professional looking website up and running, personalized fliers printed and a Meetup Group started. We did canvassing drives, literature drops, sign bombs, flier bombs, email blasts and a whole host of other things to get our slate of Constitutional Republicans recognized and elected.
After the June 3rd election, it was obvious that our hard work had paid off. We ran a total of 18 candidates, and 12 were successful in winning seats on the 30 member Central Committee. Our entire group received 67,829 individual votes from the Republican voters of Alameda County. We were all very grateful to the voters, for supporting us and giving us the chance to do our part in returning the Republican Party to its roots.
After the results of the election had been certified by the Board of Supervisors, the Chairman decided to file a lawsuit contesting the election of seven of the newly elected members. We believe that this was a desperate attempt to deplete our numbers and scare our people from serving on the Central Committee. Needless to say, the Chairman's plan did not work, as this lawsuit has effectively turned our group from a herd of alley cats into a pride of lions! We are now more organized, dedicated and committed than ever before.
This is not to say that our battle is over... It's far from it! We still need all the help that we can get. Up to this point we have been coordinating our legal defense among ourselves and doing the best we can. We have a strong case but we need to retain legal counsel to assist us and argue our case in court. It is also very important to stop the Republican establishment from using this tactic against other Ron Paul supporters, or as I like to say, "Constitutional Republicans." If we fail, you can all be assured that this tactic will be used every time we gain ground in restoring our Constitutional Republic!
I will post the links below to our website, our Legal Defense Fund Chip-In account, our YouTube channel with videos, newspaper articles and the Chairman's email.
Please make a donation to our Legal Defense Fund Chip-In account! No donation is too small, every dollar counts and is much appreciated. Our trial is set for October 17th, so time is short. This Revolution will continue...
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmond Burke
Our website with details of our organization and our court case:
http://www.ConstitutionalRepublicans.org
Legal Defense Fund Chip-In Account:
http://constitutionalrepublicans.chipin.com/help-fight-the-lawsuit
YouTube Channel & Videos: (subscribe and post a comment)
http://www.youtube.com/user/TakingBackTheGOP
Part-1- (view, rate and comment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XlEkf2mdI
Part-2-
http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=tZF23eNYEeM&feature=related
Part-3-
http://www.youtube .com/watch?v=q23RsESmK_I
Another Version with Protest Footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaMo0hLzrt4
Newspaper Article:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_10235006?source=most_emailed
Contact Info for Alameda County Republican Party Chairman, Paul Cummings:
info@alamedagop.org
Thank You For Your Support,
The Alameda County Constitutional Republicans
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Posted 10/04/08 02:34 AM
Lost in the Desert
Los Lunas, NM | Dang it, I did it again. Mixed something up. So edit to my previous post, neo-con Wilson is Rep. for the 1st Dist...Udall is Rep. for the 3rd. :-( Sorry about that. |
Posted 10/04/08 05:02 AM
MarilyninLakeJackson
Lake Jackson, TX | I just did a post that didn't come up. Just testing again. |
Posted 10/04/08 05:04 AM
MarilyninLakeJackson
Lake Jackson, TX | Great! I have tried to find the posts under Dr. Paul video at top of home page, but can't get to them. Also, don't see a way to post comments under the Bloomberg video. Help anyone? |
Posted 10/04/08 05:41 AM
Mike in Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA | spinnikerca: thanks for the link to the Paul vs. Obama poll. I just voted and Ron Paul is leading 81% to 19%!
For anyone who wants to take the poll, which is based on the hypothetical proposition that Ron Paul got the republican nomination, here is the link again: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/359353/results |
Posted 10/04/08 05:45 AM
DaleInVirginia
Lynchburg, VA | A journalist friend of mine sent me this note .... and I share...
Here is something I think you would get a kick out of, it's a link on YRT:
http://unclejayexplains.com/
this guy is funny but so right on.
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Posted 10/04/08 06:18 AM
ejake28
Brooklyn, NY | It seems to me like it is pointless to let my reps know (as I have been) how I feel. Hillary, Charles Schumer and Rep. Ed Towns are all useless politicians with no capacity to think for themselves. Someone else used the word "lockstep" to describe how her rep votes, mine are the same way, mindless automatons. I know we are supposed to be able to vote them out but what can one person really do. |
Posted 10/04/08 07:51 AM
Andrew Sica
Woodbury, CT | CNET has an interesting story about the bailout, and a little talked about piece which increases the IRS powers to invade our privacy:
See my blog for the snippet and a link to the full article:
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=1170#. |
Posted 10/04/08 08:16 AM
CharlotteJuett
Genoa, NE | I was pleased that all three Nebraska representatives voted no the first time around and that only one of them, from the 1st District, voted yes the 2nd time around. I am going to have to call the good ones on Monday and tell them, Thank You, for standing up to the pressures of the House leadership and the Senate and President and voting your conscience and the will of your constituents. |
Posted 10/04/08 08:19 AM
CharlotteJuett
Genoa, NE | I was pleased that all three Nebraska representatives voted no the first time around and that only one of them, from the 1st District, voted yes the 2nd time around. I am going to have to call the good ones on Monday and tell them, Thank You, for standing up to the pressures of the House leadership and the Senate and President and voting your conscience and the will of your constituents. |
Posted 10/04/08 08:36 AM
jsgii
Dundee, NY | Yes. Many thanks spinnikercafor the link to the Paul vs. Obama poll. I just voted and Ron Paul is leading 81% to 18% at about 11:40am!
Here is the link again: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/359353/results |
Posted 10/04/08 08:50 AM
jsgii
Dundee, NY | To ejake28: I know what you mean about Schumer and Clinton. I knew they were going to still vote for the bill the second time too. But at least they can not say, "Well non of the taxpayers let our offices know they oppose it." My Representative R-John R. Kuhl opposed it the first time and changed his vote the second. I was so shocked because I thought he had way better sense than that. He claims he believes there are enough provisions in it to protect NY taxpayers. Either he was deceived or has a special interest.
To all: Here is a link to my blog regarding AOL's straw poll which now includes the Independent party.
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=1176 |
Posted 10/04/08 08:53 AM
fadestyle
Walnut Bottom, PA | During an interview I just watched Governor Rendell of PA state that we were slipping into socialism "a little bit" how depressing is that?
Also in the News states all over the country are jumping on the bandwagon of gimmie gimmie money in the billions deal now that these clowns pass this damn rescue bill! God help us all!
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Posted 10/04/08 08:54 AM
CharlotteJuett
Genoa, NE | I was pleased that all three Nebraska representatives voted no the first time around and that only one of them, from the 1st District, voted yes the 2nd time around. I am going to have to call the good ones on Monday and tell them, Thank You, for standing up to the pressures of the House leadership and the Senate and President and voting your conscience and the will of your constituents. |
Posted 10/04/08 08:58 AM
CharlotteJuett
Genoa, NE | I was pleased that all three Nebraska representatives voted no the first time around and that only one of them, from the 1st District, voted yes the 2nd time around. I am going to have to call the good ones on Monday and tell them, Thank You, for standing up to the pressures of the House leadership and the Senate and President and voting your conscience and the will of your constituents. |
Posted 10/04/08 10:09 AM
CoolHandLuke
Bloomingdale, IL | Peter Roskam stayed true to the American taxpayer. He is from Illinois 6th. However, he was in favor of the Merida Bill a few months ago. It gives 1.54 billion to Mexico to fix it's drug problem. Does anyone know about this? Also, does anyone know where I can find info on the billion given to Georgia? Has there been a vote in congress on that? |
Posted 10/04/08 11:08 AM
Wyatt2
Boise, ID | FIRED!!!! |
Posted 10/04/08 11:27 AM
seekeronos
New Windsor, NY | Truly disgusting this is. A den of thieves and panderers to globalists and bankers. |
Posted 10/04/08 11:38 AM
mosmom3
Stanford, KY | Well...DEM Yarmouth changed his vote for Kentucky! UGH! |
Posted 10/04/08 12:29 PM
DavidCarlson
Woodbury, MN | I hate to see Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad switching over. He had originally voted nay due to the mass amount of emails/phone calls/etc. sent to his office. His change of vote was definitely a political move.
http://www.davidcarlsonpolitics.com |
Posted 10/04/08 1:57 PM
pearcen
Lexington, NC | I wrote to my "representative" (Coble-R-NC)30 minutes after he decided to become a coward and change his vote to Yea. Of course he has not responded but here's what I wrote:
Sir, I cannot begin to explain my deep dissapointment in how you chose to vote on the bailout bill today. Sir, today is the day that you chose to help Washington decide that Socialism works better than Free Market Capitalism and Democracy. Today is the day that you decided to leave tax paying Americans holding the bag for Wall Street greed and for failed businessmen. Mark your calendar Sir, because today is the day you changed our country forever. Today is the day you betrayed America. |
Posted 10/04/08 6:52 PM
judyh0603
Russellville, KY | My Kentucky Representative Whitfield voted no 'twice'.
What absolute dedication to the people of Kentucky.
I'm sure all Kentuckians salute his persistence and bravery to remain unchained in his beliefs, standards, and convictions regardless of things oferred and threats I've heard came into many sessions.
May God bless you and see us through these harsh times, Representative Whitfield.
You have my faithful support. |
Posted 10/04/08 8:10 PM
blujaded
Citrus Heights, CA | My Congressman Lungren (R) whined about how the credit crunch would affect his 91-year-old mother while voting Yea both times!!! What happened to taking responsibility for ourselves and our families, Mr. Lungren??? I look forward to asking him at his next town hall meeting... |
Posted 10/05/08 09:01 AM
rdrioane
Fresno, CA | I plan to call every Republican who switched to yea and tell them how compleatly disgusted I am with them. I am expecting to hear from the office of my "representitive" Radanovich's office. I have asked for a time to sit down with him. He voted yea both times. The socialist pig is going to hear it from me personally. |
Posted 10/05/08 10:24 AM
JTucson
Tucson, AZ | pearcen,
Great letter and I hope you don't mind that I copied it into a letter to my own traitor representative. I modified it since I didn't send it on the day of the bailout, but that was the only modification. It spoke to my heart as to how I felt about the way my rep voted.
Thanks again.
BTW, there is a group of us in Tucson that will be protesting at our rep's office tomorrow, showing our disgust on how she voted. |
Posted 10/05/08 8:44 PM
AWAFD907
NORTH EAST, MD | The Federal Government has just crossed a critical threshold with the passage of the latest bailout, a game-changing event that threatens our Constitution. With the running total of our bailouts exceeding $1 trillion, the Federal Government has triggered the financial and psychological equivalent of a nuclear detonation in the homeland. A study was done to cost out the financial hit to the Federal Government for a homeland nuclear event, the magic number was $1 trilllion, and the Federal Government was collapse if two detonations occurred eliminating 2/3 of annual revenue to pay for the fall-out.
As Gov. Palin said, 'you're going to hear some fear' and now our bipartisan lawmakers aren't even listening to We the People with the passage of this latest bailout. Ron Paul is right, the dollar is being deliberately destroyed and this latest bailout adds fuel to the fire consuming its value. The political and psychological conditions are being set to introduce the Amero, NAU, and economic union with Canada and Mexico for our financial and energy salvation. We must save our Republic from this bipartisan sham.
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$$ = Amero
Ask yourself, why hasn't McCain or Palin been asked about the comprehensive immigration plan and the border if the MSM is so in the tank for Obama. If they were forced to answer, the MSM knows the conservative base would split or the Republicans would risk losing the Latino vote in NM and CO and lose the election. The fix is in.
Our only hope is a 3rd Party President to stop this bipartisan treason. Both parties have stopped listening to We the People out of fear. We have less than a week to get a third, rather second voice, into the debate and wake up America. Save Our Republic! SOR!
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Posted 10/06/08 10:56 PM
Dragon2
westmont, IL | I am originally from Minnesota(Rochester area)but recently moved to the Chicago area(13th District of Illinois) and she voted nay BOTH times. Good for her! I maybe not republican by voting wise, but I am happy someone did vote against it. |
Posted 10/06/08 10:58 PM
Dragon2
westmont, IL | I just realized she is on the list. Crap, I was looking up her record and I guess I didnt see the update on her vote. Sigh. Well I am glad I didnt put her down as someone I wanted in office...
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