Posted on 03/01/2004 1:02:30 AM PST by Richard-SIA
Yeah, but there were only a handfull of laws back then. And almost everyone obeyed them out of principle, not fear of the police.
His father made the same mistake in 1992. Only this time there is no Ross Perot to give vent to the frustration of the base.
We*ll see how it turns out.
I*m with you on this one. The backlash for President Bush and the Republican Party will be disastrous. The outcome will give us a RAT infestation in the White House and an even larger one in Congress.
"His father made the same mistake in 1992. Only this time there is no Ross Perot to give vent to the frustration of the base.
Are your SURE about that?
Check out this e-mail I just got:
Jaque:
I wrote to Dale preston, one of the organizers of the Maine Veterans Party.
Here is his letter in response to my inquiry.
They need organizers in (our) County.
I am considering their platform seriously.
I need more info before I join though.
See the links to the national and Maine websites.
V.
Hello, V.__
Here's some information on our positions in Maine.
The Veterans Party is very new, and the platform is in general terms at this point. The motivation to form the party is to:
1 - give a strong political voice in American government to Veterans for the very first time in America's history;
2 - stop the erosion of Veterans benefits, and honor the promises that have been made to Veterans, such as: medical coverage for life for retirees; health coverage for all Veterans that are indigent; and concurrent receipt (full retirement pay, plus disability payments a retiree is entitled to - until this month, the retirement pay was reduced dollar for dollar by the disability pay, effectively eliminating retirement pay in many cases, and military retirees were the only federal retirees this law applied to);
3 - oppose sending any American tax money overseas until every American has their needs met (Americans are taxed to cover the expenses of government services, therefore, tax revenues should not exceed service expenses, which could lead to a reduction in tax rates for all Americans);
4 - not accept one penny of contributions from corporations, special interest groups, or foreign nationals -
the Veterans Party will continue to pay attention to the American citizens, which is not the case with the current major parties (they get their funds, primarily, from corporations, special interest groups, and foreign nationals which makes the American citizen important, only, at election time);
5 - to serve the backbone of America (the men and women that work steady, pay their taxes, pay their bills, serve America, and raise their children to do the same);
6 - to focus on the business of government, and not participate in the never ending, disingenuous, campaigning that our American politicians engage in throughout their terms of office and successfully obscure the issues which they do not want to confront;
7 - absolutely oppose military actions against other nations except to defend America against clearly defined threats (soldiers are not disposable, political pawns).
We will start in Maine by dissecting the budget to clearly define the revenues, and the expenses. And, just as each of us do in our own homes, insure the expenses do not exceed revenue, and then present the information to Maine citizens to begin the process of setting priorities and expectations in each government department.
This is an ambitious project which leaves no time to waste our resources on digging up mud on the candidates of other parties.
I hope I've answered your questions, and, if not, please tell me.
We're looking for thinkers and doers. At this time, we're beginning the petition drive and need volunteers to canvas their neighborhoods, towns, and counties. As they do, they will absorb information about the needs of their local citizens which can be shared within the party. This is a dynamic party in its first days after its birth. With your help it will grow to become the party America needs for the future.
As of this week, Maine registered voters can enroll in the Veterans Party at their town offices. A citizen does not have to be a Veteran to enroll in our party. We welcome Veterans, Active Duty Servicemen, National Guardsmen, Reservists, their families, and friends.
Take care,
Dale R. Preston
Veterans Party, State Chairman
PO Box 1212
Rockland, Me 04841-1212
(Tel No.s & E-Dress witheld to deter Trolls etc.)
Veteran@MaineVeteransParty.com
www.VeteransParty.US
What do you think about my "Due Proccess" theory as it relates to "Gun control"?
I wonder if it would hold any legal water in Court - or if anyone has actually tried it?
Thanks for letting me use your letter, and yes, it should flatter you. :) I will keep it in context, but i will add fire to it. lol. I*ve written to all of my Congresscritters so many times they will be impressed at how much I have advanced on the gun issue. :)
I think your "due process theory" might just work. I don*t know if it*s ever been tried, but a good attorney could bring terror to the hearts of our enemies. At least, we can hope that it would. :)
Yes they have, but the lower courts are in general not having any, and the Supreme Court refuses to hear cases involving direct challenges to gun control laws, on second amendment, ninth amendment or due process grounds.
There is a strange dichotomy. My brother inlaw is with the State Police, and his salary is in that range. But, I've known Sheriff's Deputies who made barely above minimum wage.
Teachers, lawyers, police, construction firms, and insurance companies have become the nation's most powerful lobbies.
Again, a dichotomy. My wife is a teacher, in a small town, and the teachers regularly get royally screwed. The union is very assertive about pushing for money for political agendas, where they have zero business playing around, but, when it comes to negotiating a fair contract for the teachers, they can't be bothered. So, the local board just steamrolls the teachers. The very top-heavy administration makes out like bandits, but the teachers (the ones doing the work) don't even get "raises" that keep track with inflation.
The teachers unions IMO will only bother to go to bat for the teachers in the "showcase" venues, i.e., big cities. Everyone else can FOAD, but pay up, or else. My wife takes the "or else" option. She refuses to "contribute" to any of their leftwing causes (same with quite a few other teachers here), paying only the bare minimum necessary for membership (which is still a ripoff IMO).
As to lawyers and insurance companies, I'm afraid I'll have to avoid saying anything about my sentiments, lest I lapse into obscenities.
His father made the same mistake in 1992. Only this time there is no Ross Perot to give vent to the frustration of the base.
It's Rovethink. No Ross Perot = nowhere else to go = hold their noses and vote "R".
IMO Bush will do whatever Rove tells him to do. I see Rove as tantamount to the KGB "Political Officer" the old Soviet Union placed on every ship. No mission-relevant purpose, but, absolute sway in all decisions.
I stopped reading at that point, because I can safely guarantee you that your Senators stopped reading it at that point too, and tossed it into the "nutcase file."
Please note: I am NOT calling you a nutcase. I am merely pointing out the "realpolitik" we're confronted with when communicating with "our elected representatives."
You've gotta craft your message in such a way as to get your message across, without using any "loaded words."
JMO, YMMV, LS/MFT, Not Valid where Prohibited by Law, etc.
I think it's a safe bet that their phone system recognizes ANI. You can block CID, but you can't block ANI. If you're calling via a toll-free number, than ANI is a given. But considering the "who they are" factor, I suspect ANI is a given regardless, so that they can track down anyone making threats and blocking CID.
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