Illinois Crowd Says “Pledge of Allegiance” after Forum Moderator Said, “No We are Not” – Video

freedomslighthouse.net ^ | 10-23-10

[Justaham]

Priceless!

Here is video of an Illinois crowd spontaneously rising to their feet to say the Pledge of Allegiance, even though the League of Women Voters’ Moderator had said they had no plan to do so. A man calls for a point of order to ask the moderator if they are going to say the Pledge, to which the moderator said, “No we are not.” As the moderator tried to explain why they would not be saying the Pledge – the crowd rose to their feet and began saying the Pledge!

Republican Joe Walsh – candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District – says in the video that this was the best part of the entire forum! He is opposing incumbent Democrat Rep. Melissa Bean. God bless these patriots!

Here's the link to the video. !

[Radix]

Here is another one.....Similar story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK_DB36ivy0

[raybbr]

A lot more videos and discussion here:

http://mchenrycountyblog.com/category/lake-county-league-of-women-voters/

[who knows what evil?]

That’s the Bean.

Thanks...nice to know my memory isn't completely shot to hell yet...

[Excellence]

It appeared to me, though I could be wrong, that not every candidate stood up. Am I right?

[EBH]

She was upset by being disrespected by people saying the pledge?!

[Sacajaweau]

"We, THE PEOPLE".....are 10 feet tall and growing!!

Go America!!!

[Lurker]

I really hope this gentleman can take this seat. Bean is a tool of Pelosi and Obama.

[windcliff]

That was so good that I watched it three times in a row.

[Sacajaweau]

I just saw the video. It made me cry.

[McGavin999]

OMG that’s a great link! The guy was so persistant and I loved the woman who jumped in and asked if the kids were paying the taxes. LOL she was wonderful

[raybbr]

Read what the Lake County League of Women Voters think about criminals, immigration, global warming, etc...

Where We Stand - Our Positions

  Recent Action.  Composting.  County Executive Form of Government for Lake County.  Criminal Justice.      Forest Preserve District.  Lake County Government.  Reuse of Fort Sheridan.  Solid Waste Disposal.  Transportation and Land Use.  Watershed Management.

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The League of Women Voters takes action based on its positions. Positions are developed after careful, un-biased study and membership consensus. The League of Women Voters of Lake County has positions on the following issues:

• Composting
• County Executive Form of Government
• Criminal Justice
• Forest Preserve District
• Lake County Government
• Reuse of Fort Sheridan
• Solid Waste Disposal
• Transportation and Land Use
• Watershed Management

Click for links to LWV local, state, regional and national positions

Recent Action

August 21, 2007 - Lake County News Sun Article - Illinois League of Women Voters opposes local enforcement of immigration laws
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August 2007 - Letter to the Editor - Immigration Study and Local Deputization Powers (PDF)

Spring 2007 - Letter to the Editor - Substantive Change Needed in Education Funding (PDF)

Composting

The LWV of Lake County believes that yardwaste composting can be an important method of reducing the volume of waste received at landfills, while at the same time providing an excellent soil amendment for the number of landscaping uses. The League believes that on-site composting is the best way to handle yardwaste. When commercial-public composting is necessary, emphasis should be placed on small, local, well-managed operations. Further, large-scale composting should not be established in or near conservation, preservation, or recreational areas nor in forest preserves. The League also believes that all composting operations, whether large or small, require regulation. Individuals must assume responsibility both for all toxic substances used on their property and the cost of disposal of any yardwaste removed from its source. (1991)
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County Executive Form of Government for Lake County

The LWV of Lake County supports changes in the Illinois County Executive Act which would require greater separation of executive and legislative powers under the County Executive form of government, provide for an election process which allows the voters to nominate the candidates for county executive, and clarify the language of a referendum on the county executive form of government. The League supports a system of county government which provides for professional administration of the county. (1988)
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Criminal Justice

Conditions: The League of Women Voters of Lake County supports:
1. A system of classification and identification of special needs of incoming prisoners adequate for appropriate placement within the facility, as well as to facilitate the transfer of prisoners, including the mentally ill, to different institutions as indicated;
2. Continued development and implementation of programs to provide for physical, spiritual and mental well-being. This should include opportunities for self-improvement, vocational and emotional growth;
3. Programs that encourage the detainee to develop and/or maintain community and family relationships;
4. Human conditions; additionally, the inmate is entitled to mail, phone calls, frequent visits, the opportunity to voice grievances, and knowledge of the material about him/herself that has been inserted into the records.
5. Participation of community volunteers in correctional programs.

Administration: The League of Women Voters of Lake County believes:
1. The position of administrator of the facility should be filled by a qualified and trained professional;
2. Employees other than the administrator and his/her immediate assistants should operate under a merit system removed from political influence;
3. An independent citizen's advisory board should monitor the correctional facility and make recommendations when appropriate.

Alternatives to Incarceration (Immediate Sanctions): The League of Women Voters of Lake County supports:
1. A range of community-based intermediate sanctions available to judges as pre-trial and post-trial options. These should include drug abuse programs, alcohol abuse programs, training, employment/vocational and intensive intervention programs. Emphasis should be on keeping these programs in the community. Intensive intervention may take many forms, including placement in foster homes and other residential programs.
2. Partnerships and cooperation among government and private agencies in order to develop a comprehensive service network, and reduced costly duplication of services;
3. A network of support services available to prisoners following release from the facility. (1995)
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[Lorianne]

Awsome!

I have to disagree with Walsh on one point.

The audience did not COMPEL anyone to say the Pledge. They spontaneously said it out of their own free will, which is how it should be.

It was the moderator of the debate who was trying to COMPEL the non-saying of the Pledge.

[Lorianne]

Exactly. Best advice he ever gave. 100% agreement with Obama on that.

[EBH]

Wow...just wow.

They had a very, very bad night.

[The Wizard]

most excellent.

[susannah59]

These particular women aren't all that bright, either. It could very easily have been handled graciously, both by the moderator that night and by the local "leadership" and have ended up reflecting positively upon both of them and the LWV.

"Pledge of Allegiance? We hadn't planned to...oh, how remiss of us! Of course we will! Thank you so much for reminding us!"

But no, they default to their apparently normal state, that of being perpetually offended and paranoid (it was a Republican plot!) and make things far worse. For themselves, of course.

[NonValueAdded]

Ah, if only they doubled down and continued “Heavenly Father, we ...”

[StayoutdaBushesWay]

I asked the same question.

[thesearethetimes...]

Must Send! Must Send NOW!! How AWESOME!

I can see November 2nd from my house!! :) :) :)

May God help us to make it so!
Tatt

[STARWISE]

Hallelujah for standup Americans who REFUSE to be
prompted to back down from our traditions and principles !!!