Beware the Ides of August (Fox crew: House chaos yesterday- MUST READ)

Fox News ^ | 8-2-08 | Chad Pergram

[netmilsmom]

Exactly!

[wastedyears]

It’s incredible how he’s still making new music.

I just found out there’s also a new Blackmore’s Night album out, too, called Secret Voyage.

You could get both of them from Amazon for $22.98.

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Voyage-Blackmores-Night/dp/B001932LMW/ref=pd_sim_m_1

[Kickass Conservative]

As will “aks”. As in, may I “aks” you something?

Just watch one of those Judge Judy type shows and you'll see what I'm talking about. In this country, English is a first AND second language.

[Viking2002]

Too bad Blackmore and Gillan were always at loggerheads over everything - that was the best incarnation of Deep Purple.

[Jemian]

Toward the end of the article, the author acknowledges that by saying, “... and the month has [barely] started yet.”

[wastedyears]

Yeah

I have Perfect Strangers on vinyl. /gloating

[STARWISE]

From: Michelle Malkin’s site:

http://michellemalkin.com/2008/08/01/floor-revolt-no-vacation-for-house-republicans/

“GOP revival: Twittering the House revolt; Hoekstra: “Our voices can’t be shut down”
By Michelle Malkin • August 1, 2008 03:32 PM

Scroll for updates…

My main post on the House GOP revolt is here and I’ll keep updating it. But I’m breaking out a separate post on the Republicans’ very savvy use of Twitter to circumvent the Democrat blackout and overcome the absence of C-SPAN cameras– and their outreach to conservative blogs to spread the word.

This is the change we’ve been waiting for, Beltway GOP.

Finally!

As I mentioned earlier today, John Culberson is Twittering the speeches on the floor.

So is Pete Hoekstra, who reports that GOP Rep. Mike Rogers spoke in his shorts. Heh. More:

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Mike Rogers (Mi). Speaking in shorts. Heard what we were doing. Came back. He wanted to be a part of it. 19 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

Standing applause for last speaker. People on the floor cheering wildly. They love it. They’re into it. 25 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

For other updates or tweets check johnculberson. 28 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

A lot of policeman assembling off of floor. What does that mean? House is full. 29 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

Thanks for tweeting with me. Thanks for new technology. Real shame Speaker turned off lights, mikes, C span. Our voices can’t be shut down. 38 minutes ago from TwitterBerry

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Let’s have more leadership like this, and less Leftist mimickry and capitulation to the global warming alarmists.

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BREAKING!!!! HOUSE REPUBLICANS RAISING CAIN!!! [LIVE THREAD, Updates @ 642, 665, 715, 719]

Friday, August 01, 2008 11:22:03 AM · by eeevil conservative ·

2,799 replies · 95,866+ views

Representative Jack Kingston’s Office | 8/1/08 | Sherri Reese

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2054940/posts

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Another inside video of the event:

http://patdollard.com/2008/08/bbreaking-house-dems-turn-out-the-lights-on-the-gop-and-the-american-people/

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Re: Cspan coverage

http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0808/CSpan_Dont_blame_us_for_not_showing_GOP_revolt.html

“August 01, 2008
Categories: energy
C-SPAN: Don’t blame us for not airing GOP revolt

C-SPAN, the network of congressional coverage, wants everyone to know that the GOP revolt on the House floor — Republicans don’t want to go home until they are allowed a vote on offshore oil drilling, even though the House has adjourned — is not their fault.

C-SPAN has just issued this statement:

“A number of media organizations have incorrectly referred to ‘C-SPAN cameras’ being turned off and not providing televised coverage of the GOP House members’ post-adjournment protest on energy policy being held on the House floor on Friday afternoon.

Please note that cameras in the House chamber are under the control of the Speaker of the House and that all media organizations, including C-SPAN, wishing to cover events in the chamber must use the official House TV feed. No private media cameras are permitted in the House (or Senate) chambers.”

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I URGE all who weren’t on this historic thread yesterday, to at least take 15 minutes to just scan thru it and get a taste of what grassroots activism, with the incredible technology available today, can achieve in terms of incredible live time influence.

It was truly amazing ... the collaboration and connections folks made as it was unfolding ... and being able to even KNOW that it was happening, which would never have been the case or allowable, if the Dims had their way. Hey! That’s OUR House!

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Or better said by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich: “This is the people’s House. “This is not Pelosi’s politiburo.”

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Big kudos to trueblackman ... Kevin got the call from Kristinn, and physically went to the House. Here’s his report:

Nancy Pelosi pulls the plug on the House to avoid a defeat on drilling(Nancy pulls the Chavez Card)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055156/posts

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Cheers to the Pubbie House Energy Patriots who defied the Queen, and all those who got involved! YOU ALL MADE THE DIFFERENCE ! DON’T STOP NOW.

Thank God for FReerepublic ... THANK YOU, JIM AND CHRIS, THE MODS & GANG ! And not even a blip, with all the huge traffic ... woohoo!

[netmilsmom]

Ooooo, I didn’t get to see what Trueblackman said. I heard he was on his way from Kristinn on that thread.

Going there now!

Thanks so much for the updates!

[penelopesire]

Thank you so much for the excellent wrap-up of yesterday’s events! We should all be very proud of those republicans that took a stand and especially proud of ourselves for getting the word out to the NEW MEDIA!

Dittos on a heartfelt thanks to Jim for providing us this place on the internet and keeping it running without a hitch with so much traffic yesterday!

WOO HOO!!

[wastedyears]

“They can’t stop the signal, Mal.” - the movie, ‘Serenity’

[Viking2002]

I had that on cassette. When it was released. LOL It's now part of my MP3 library, and goes with me to the gym on my player.

[Secret Agent Man]

Pelosi is an insane egomaniacal b1tch. She has literally become a female Algore.

“I’m trying to save the planet.”

Talk about arrogance and self-inflated importance. Honest to god the botox has reached what litte grey matter this idiot female first speaker had to begin with.

[wastedyears]

It’s a pretty good album.

[combat_boots]

From gatewaypundit: in_awe said...

Another example of the hubris of the Democrats in Congress. The Republicans should create a series of TV ads from this and Reid's passing 96% of all bills in the Senate without subjecting them to discussion or a vote.

Do another on the Fairness Doctrine along with Dianne Feinstein's proposal to prohibit internet postings by Senators except on their own government web pages. Any others must be submitted in advance to a committee that would review the CONTENT and web site for approval.
Another on earmark spending...prohibitions against Republican amendments from being considered on legislation, etc. A new campaign each week between now and November might have some folks rethinking the wisdom of a democrat in the White House while the Dems control Congress.

Do most Americans realize this is what the Dems in power are doing?

[combat_boots]

EEEvil Conservative, you are absolutely one of the reasons FR is as strong a voice as it is.

Thank you to Jim and John Robinson, the ones who have gone on but started this effort and to EEEvil C for their efforts on our behalf.

C Boots

[FlyVet]

Cooper has come a long way. I remember seeing him on the Mike Douglas show, many moons ago. He bragged that he could drink Paul Newman under the table. At that time, Newman was drinking a case of Bud a day. I think they were both Budweiser addicts.

[STARWISE]

It’s despicable .. and the amendments
they slip in WITH NO VOTE, sometimes
by staff,AFTER the bill was voted on.
They’re lowdown liars and scammers.

[TXnMA]

"The Ides of August? What's up with this, that's not for 2 weeks yet..."

Well, we now know the name of at least one "journalist" who flunked "Shakespeare" in ninth grade and college English Lit -- and who probably bombed Latin, as well...

[taraytarah]

Send this pic over to the WH

Maybe he could come here instead and read our threads.

[taraytarah]

As will “aks”.

I think Obama stays away from that one, but I did hear him say "deteriate" the other day.