Posted on 01/25/2007 4:51:16 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!
Good morning!!
We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!!
Kerry has announced he will not run in 2008, saying it was his comments about the troops in Iraq, which he still refers to as a "misguided joke" that influenced his decision, but publicly stating he wants to stay in the Senate to fight against President Bush's "misguided" war in Iraq.
Vice President Cheney indicated the opponents (those would be DemoncRATS) don't have a policy regarding Iraq but would rather redeploy the troops or withdraw (actually, these are the same things, with the RATS simply fishing for a word that connects well and doesn't sound like surrender).
Congress seems to be pushing forward pell mell with legislation to provide a mass amnesty to illegal aliens.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
LET'S ROLL!!!
IBTP?
Hi!
Thanks for the start, Chair! What do you think about signing on to the pledge?
Good morning!
Well, my husband is out using the **** blower, then heading to work. I'm leaving shortly for Bible study, exercises, etc, and will probably have to shovel later on...not heavy **** but steady, and sticking...
I've made calls, always, and will do more. I haven't contributed to the Senate or House, or National R committee in several years, so can't really sign that pledge...however, I sure have donated bundles of time!
Just stopped in for a moment to get my daily dose of sanity before heading to a series of meetings. (Oh what fun!)
Think I will go in search of another cup of coffee before the first meeting starts. Since I am running it, I guess it would be in bad taste for me to doze off during it! :)
Back in a while.
Not ****ing here, right now, but later it will.
Good morning, Riv.
Good Morning!
I read a post earlier today that mentioned she is 4th in Iowa.
I saw algore on TV (couldn't get to the channel changer in time) and just cracked up....dear Heavens! His hair was slicked back and he looked like Bela Lugosi :-)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi
released the following statement today in support of H. Res. 78, which would amend House rules by granting the Delegates from the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico the right to vote in the Committee of the Whole House:
"I am pleased that the House acted today to restore the voice of the four Delegates and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the Committee of the Whole that they previously had. These Members of Congress represent more than 5 million Americans who deserve having their voices
heard in Congress.
"The House is ordained to be a marketplace of ideas. We should work to expand democracy, not limit it. To reach our full potential, Democrats understand that all voices in America must be heard. I look forward to working with the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner in advancing our
agenda for the American people."
SOURCE Office of the House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1773182/posts
Chair, it reads to me like Pelosi has given Commissioners and delegates a voice in committee meetings/hearings, where all the real work is done. FNC said last night this was unConstitutional.
I have been on vacation this week, unfortunately, I have had an inner ear infection and have been dizzy since Monday. :( Reading at the computer makes it worse.
I did talk to my nephew, he sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on New Year's Eve 2007. They chose 180 SLC high school seniors to sing with the choir. He said it was quite an experience, he thought Craig Jessop (the choir conductor) was quite demanding, but he really liked Mac Wilberg. The song they sang from Lord of the Rings was 'In Dreams'. Back to lurking...
There is precedent--the 103rd Congress did the same thing.
Not sure it's unconstitutional, however, as it does not affect the outcome of legislation as that still has to be voted on by the whole House, even if it came out of the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, each chamber is allowed to set its own rules, and it is in this context that such is being done.
From a practical matter, it doesn't mean anything. United States organized territories (as opposed to states) only get one representative and that person can either be in the Senate or House, but not both. Traditionally, they have been in the House. The reason it doesn't mean anything is the structure of the House is such the minority is powerless anyway. We just get to whine. All committees are set up with enough majority power to push through legislation, so it doesn't matter whether we lose a Committee vote by 14-8 versus 12-8, we still lose. That also means these delegates don't even have "horse trading" capability--for the same reason, the majority simply doesn't need their votes.
It's symbolism, nothing more.
That said, I don't agree with it, but we didn't win last November. When we win in November 2008, we can fix this.
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