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Remember that the 20 Senators in question can have their minds changed if citizens pressure them. What we are looking for is for them to go ON THE RECORD as opposing these two treaties. I heard that this afternoon, Sen. McConnell has stated he will vote NO! This is proof that the pressure is working. Keep it up! 19 to go, my friends. Let's get busy.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2011/06/07/u-n-agreement-should-have-all-gun-owners-up-in-arms/

http://www.redstate.com/checkmate2012/2012/06/12/20-republican-senators-are-still-lost-at-sea-please-sign-the-letter-asap-and-do-your-job/

1 posted on 07/11/2012 6:24:47 AM PDT by IbJensen
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To: IbJensen

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2905006/posts


2 posted on 07/11/2012 6:27:05 AM PDT by caver (Obama: Home of the Whopper)
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In the photo, Paneta looks as though he’s LOST at sea.

Hillary may have sat on a whoopie cushion, then again she may not have.

Bozo thinks that he head something, but fortunately has lost his olfactory capability.

These people belong in a zoo and certainly not at the highest levels of a failing nation!


3 posted on 07/11/2012 6:27:17 AM PDT by IbJensen (If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed)
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Unfortunately, Richard Lugar is one of them. I don’t think he is bothering to answer his calls any more.


4 posted on 07/11/2012 6:28:14 AM PDT by MustKnowHistory
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“Portman”

One on romney’s a-list for vp? Why am I not surprised. Mittens will be the death of us all in the end.


7 posted on 07/11/2012 6:36:36 AM PDT by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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http://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-2/19-constitutional-limitations-on-treaty-power.html


8 posted on 07/11/2012 6:37:51 AM PDT by Mechanicos (When did we amend the Constitution for a 2nd Federal Prohibition?)
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Toomey

Why am I not surprised....lol. And FREEPERS find him conservative. ROTFLMAO. I have told people so many times that he is not but will this wake them up? NO!!!


9 posted on 07/11/2012 6:39:11 AM PDT by napscoordinator
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Hey, I just got off the phone with Isackson’s office and they confirmed the Senator is voting AGAINST both treaties.


10 posted on 07/11/2012 6:39:20 AM PDT by ealgeone (obama, border)
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To: IbJensen
I heard that this afternoon, Sen. McConnell has stated he will vote NO! This is proof that the pressure is working.

Awwwww, so cute! You actually BELIEVE a politician's promises? Look honey, here's another one! LOL

12 posted on 07/11/2012 6:43:54 AM PDT by Teacher317 ('Tis time to fear when tyrants seem to kiss.)
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And there folks is the game.

Cowards all. Yet the majority of the GOP will say “We have to reelect them, the alternative is worse!”

13 posted on 07/11/2012 6:44:32 AM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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People should also tell conservative radio talk show hosts. A might megaphone is pretty helpful too.


15 posted on 07/11/2012 6:46:58 AM PDT by PghBaldy (I eagerly await the next news about the struggles of Elizabeth Sacheen Littlefeather Warren.)
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There’s a good chance Kirk will jot vote at all since he’s recovering from a severe stroke.


19 posted on 07/11/2012 6:58:25 AM PDT by libstripper
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The one for sure who won’t yield to pressure is the old Hoosier former favorite, Lugar.


20 posted on 07/11/2012 7:05:41 AM PDT by Theodore R. (Past is prologue: The American people again let us down in this election cycle.)
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Don’t forget Palin was and maybe still is for the LOST treaty.

You can google it for yourselves. I just don’t want to take time out to do it anymore.


21 posted on 07/11/2012 7:08:58 AM PDT by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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Why is the media not covering this story? If it wasn’t for FR, I wouldn’t know anything about it.


27 posted on 07/11/2012 7:47:54 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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Damn republican traitors. Name and shame these bastards. Let them know we won’t let them rest if they vote for this pos!


31 posted on 07/11/2012 8:08:15 AM PDT by dragonblustar (Allah Ain't So Akbar!)
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The U.S. Constitution grants authority to presidents to enter into treaty agreements with other nations and entities. But due to the fact that a treaty, if approved, becomes the law of the land, the U.S. Senate must approve by an exact two-thirds majority rather than the simple supermajority of 60 votes. This means that 67 votes are needed in the Senate to approve a treaty

Actually, according to Article II, Section 2:

"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur;"

With a Quorum of 51, just 34 "yes" votes are needed--not 67. That makes a huge difference, and it easy enough for Harry Reid to accomplish--as long as he doesn't have enough opposition standing against it (middle of the night or holiday recess anyone?) I surely hope the Repubs are watching him like a hawk!

32 posted on 07/11/2012 8:10:49 AM PDT by Shelayne (Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus!)
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Well, for the most part, these 20 are the usual suspects. But note Portman on there, whom the Repub establishment and many Dems (which is a red flag) are trying to spoon-feed us as a Romney running mate. He and Pawlenty are the two worst ones I can think of in terms of winning possibility.


33 posted on 07/11/2012 8:15:57 AM PDT by llandres (Forget the "New America" - restore the original one!!!)
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Graham, McCain, Lugar, Kirk, Snowe, Collins, Murkowski

Gosh! What a surprise!

Donkephants all!

34 posted on 07/11/2012 8:35:10 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys=Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best for you.)
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why are stories like this past off to Bloggers?


35 posted on 07/11/2012 8:55:50 AM PDT by SF_Redux (Sarah stands for accountablility and personal responsiblity, democrats can't live with that)
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OMG, NO!


38 posted on 07/11/2012 10:56:48 AM PDT by SaraJohnson
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