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This Freeper is switching sides. (Do not panic. Please stay calm. Repeat, please stay calm.)
ohioGOP

Posted on 01/12/2005 3:27:44 PM PST by ohioGOP

I decided to change my ways. After a lot of soul searching, I've realized that the GOP does not have my best interests in mind. I can no longer support an administration and a party that cannot look beyond the immediate future and see the long-term consequences of their actions. I've thought about where this administration's policies will leave me and my future family in 30, 40, 50 years....and I do not like the picture. I never thought I would say this, but I'm turning blue. While some of you may call me a jackass, I am now proud to call myself a Democrat.


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To: somerville

Welcome to the "RIGHT" side!! :)
We're glad to have you!!


421 posted on 01/13/2005 7:27:25 AM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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To: Arrowhead1952
I did a Google News Search and I think I found it??

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2986810

Jan. 10, 2005, 10:27PM

Panel dismisses challenge to Gallegos

Members say the law does not give them control in residency cases

By KRISTEN MACK
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

RESOURCES
Complete coverage: See more stories and resources on the 79th Texas Legislature from the Houston Chronicle.
AUSTIN - It looks like state Sen. Mario Gallegos will keep his seat when the Legislature convenes today.

The Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday dismissed an election challenge filed against the Houston Democrat by a former opponent who also is his ex-mistress.

The committee disposed of the challenge in less than 15 minutes, finding that Susan Delgado "failed to state the grounds necessary to maintain an election contest."

The committee voted 9-0 to send the report to the full Senate for a vote.

Delgado contended that Gallegos lives in the 11th District, even though he represents the 6th. She cited Gallegos taking a homestead tax exemption on a house outside of his district.

Gallegos is registered to vote at his mother's house within the 6th District and he claims to live there as well.

Gallegos, who has represented the east Harris County district since 1995, was overwhelmingly re-elected in November. Delgado ran against him as a write-in candidate.

$1.5 million lawsuit

Delgado also has sued Gallegos for $1.5 million, alleging abuse during their 17-year affair. Gallegos has called the suit frivolous.

Neither Gallegos nor Delgado attended Monday's hearing.

Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, who was appointed as a special master in the case by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, recommended in December that the challenge be dismissed.

"I don't believe the allegations go to the extent of being frivolous," Wentworth told the committee Monday. "But I don't believe they have a legitimate basis."

He later said the committee made the right decision, saying to prevail in an election contest, the contestant must cite fraud or voting irregularity, not issues of residency.

State Affairs Chairman Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock, said the committee ruled according to the law. "There is not any gray area here," he said. "In an election contest, the Legislature doesn't have jurisdiction to hear a determination of (residency) eligibility."

He and Wentworth predicted the full Senate will vote to seat Gallegos.

kristen.mack@chron.com


422 posted on 01/13/2005 8:06:16 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: ohioGOP
I can no longer support an administration and a party that cannot look beyond the immediate future and see the long-term consequences of their actions.

Somewhat of a broad brush statement....examples please.....!!!!

423 posted on 01/13/2005 8:21:01 AM PST by cbkaty
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To: onyx; ohioGOP

Who cares!

Correct....

Today's my birthday - should I post a VANITY!?


424 posted on 01/13/2005 9:21:19 AM PST by Dashing Dasher (Because I fly, I envy no (wo)man on earth. - Anon)
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To: Dashing Dasher

"Today's my birthday - should I post a VANITY!?'

Absolutely, also you should tell us what you had for dinner last nite and where you're going for dinner tonite and if you should change your mind we NEED to know!


425 posted on 01/13/2005 10:18:06 AM PST by rockabyebaby (What goes around, comes around!)
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To: rockabyebaby

Last night, I had salad with this wonderful raspberry vinegrette and a bowl of chili + a glass of Ravenwood Zinfandel. Yum.

Tonight, I don't know yet - but for breakfast, I had oatmeal and English Breakfast Tea.

I'll keep you posted.

;-)


426 posted on 01/13/2005 10:24:29 AM PST by Dashing Dasher (Because I fly, I envy no (wo)man on earth. - Anon)
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To: Dashing Dasher

LOL!


427 posted on 01/13/2005 10:28:34 AM PST by rockabyebaby (What goes around, comes around!)
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To: Yardstick
"Here's another FR classic, courtesy of Pukin Dog:"

Thanks, that was an awesome thread. What happened to PD?
428 posted on 01/13/2005 10:47:42 AM PST by HipShot ("Remember the first rule of gunfighting... have a gun." --Colonel Jeff Cooper)
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To: trussell
Hi. Got your thread, "Prayer needed for trussell and family" this morning, but couldn't find it by that title.

I know things seem tough. I'm in a similar scenario. Though compared to Lot, we've all got it easy.

I think it's important to remain active in your job search. God helps those who help themselves. It'll come.

Thanks so much for your continued posting. It helps alot of people.

Stay active. Stay strong.

429 posted on 01/13/2005 12:49:02 PM PST by onedoug
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To: onedoug

I hadn't posted a thread on it, just sent the ping by freepmail.

Thanks for your comments and prayers!! They really are appreciated!

I will keep you in my prayers also.

Blessings
Tracy


430 posted on 01/13/2005 1:25:03 PM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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To: ohioGOP
While some of you may call me a jackass,

Now you owe me an apology!! Why do they always insult my proud namesake by comparing themselves to a bray??? If his account was still active, I would demand it or a duel!!!

Pray for W and Our Troops

431 posted on 01/13/2005 1:33:38 PM PST by bray (The Rather-hate Scandal was to Back Michael Maroon!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Cute.


432 posted on 01/13/2005 2:37:09 PM PST by BJClinton (South Park Republican)
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To: Darksheare; ohioGOP
Did someone say "duck"?

Tremble before the mighty fury of Mr. Ducky!

433 posted on 01/13/2005 2:39:12 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum europe vincendarum (V minus 3 and counting))
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To: Dashing Dasher

434 posted on 01/13/2005 3:35:55 PM PST by onyx
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To: onyx

THANKS!
That was sweet!



PS... I just finished a handful of gummi bears.


435 posted on 01/13/2005 3:38:43 PM PST by Dashing Dasher (Because I fly, I envy no (wo)man on earth. - Anon)
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To: ohioGOP

Don't let the door hit ya


436 posted on 01/13/2005 3:39:34 PM PST by Rightly Biased (Ecclesiastes 10:2 (don't be lazy look it up))
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To: Dashing Dasher

Celebrating pretty heavy aren't you, with the gummi bears! LOL!
Ok, I'll drink your champagne.


437 posted on 01/13/2005 3:41:01 PM PST by onyx
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To: superskunk; HipShot
I like what he had to say, but why has he been banned? Problems, or does he just use another screen name now?

What happened to PD?

Holy cow, I didn't know he had been banned. But sure enough, click his name and you get the blue "account no longer exists" page. I have no idea why that might have happened. Very strange.

He was a military guy (the Pukin Dogs was the name of a famous fighter squadron; I think he flew an F-14 or something) and a freeper in good standing as far as I knew. Maybe he didn't like having semi-celebrity status here (thanks to his manifesto, which was a big hit, as evidenced by the long congratulatory thread) and changed to a lower profile screen name. But that's just a shot in the dark.

438 posted on 01/13/2005 4:10:13 PM PST by Yardstick
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear; ohioGOP

All Hail Mr. Duck!


439 posted on 01/13/2005 7:26:34 PM PST by Darksheare (Tales from the Freeper Foxhole presents: Darksheare's Coffee vs Midnight Troll)
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To: ohioGOP

bump


440 posted on 03/18/2005 9:51:37 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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