Republicans Continue Revolt

humanevents.com ^ | 08/07/2008 | Connie Hair

[kellynla]

"There is a spirit of energy, a skip in the step of members and staffers alike who haven’t really had anything to be this excited about since the axe fell in November of 2006."

[101voodoo]

Have not seen this mentioned on the Brit Hume show. Has it been mentioned anywhere except here?

Seems to me if this were a Democrat revolt it would be wall to wall main stream media madness.

[patj]

If I remember correctly, Connie Hair was an original Freeper.

[CholeraJoe]

Correct. Screen name Clintonsaliar.

[Soliton]

Republicans Continue Revolt

The revolting Republicans are the ones that voted to go home.

[squarebarb]

Can’t anyone get a spycam in there?

[thackney]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-dispatch-house-gopaug07,0,6759823.story

http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_10117446

http://www.ajc.com/fruita/content/news/stories/2008/08/06/gingrich_oil_drilling_congress.html

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/06/gingrich.energy/

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,398868,00.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/06/politics/politico/thecrypt/main4324804.shtml

[basil]

Good article, Connie! This is one of those times that I wish I were close enough to DC to pop over and take a look at what’s going on—LOL!

[Guenevere]

Indeed!

She's a charter member of high standing!!

[savedbygrace]

Actually: Clinton’s a liar

Since 3/26/1998 (several months too late to be “an original FReeper)

http://www.freerepublic.com/~clintonsaliar/

[kcm.org]

Not getting much play is it? Time for an Executive Order ordering CFTC to investigate Goldman Sachs and British Petroleum’s rolls in this oil gouging scandal, and go prime time with them.

[Dixie Yooper]

Over 70 members have participated in the events to date

70 members to date? This is pathetic turnout for the best and probably the only chance to win back the House and Senate. If this is all the interest the Republicans can show for politics, they will end up with only 70 members by the time this election is over.

[101voodoo]

Thanks

[Clive]

Fox news should get cameras in there.

[McGruff]

Actually: Clinton’s a liar Since 3/26/1998 (several months too late to be “an original FReeper)

Trust me. She was one of the Founding Freepers.

[savedbygrace]

Under a different screen name, maybe?

[johnny7]

...if this were a Democrat revolt it would be wall to wall main stream media madness.

The DBM is framing this as a Republican, temper tantrum. It NEVER mentions the overwhelming support of the American people. When you control the news... you control mass perception.

[bcsco]

There was an email address given in the Human Events article so I sent them an encouraging message.

"I received this email address from an article at Human Events. I'm both pleased and proud that Republicans in the House have banded together to fight for the economy which is affecting all Americans.

"My wife and I have had to cancel our vacation (from Illinois) to Texas this year to see our grand daughter because of high fuel prices. I advised her to travel alone by air for a few days but she refuses because of my health. So, I'm sorry to say we're staying home. It's not only fuel prices but the increase in prices across the board; fuel and food especially, that really hurts. We've cut back a lot on everything.

"The whole idea that drilling offshore or in protected areas won't bring immediate relief at the pump is specious. We've already seen prices decline temporarily because of the President lifting the executive order, and on speculation that additional areas for drilling may be opened. Once those areas ARE opened, such price declines will continue even though adequate inventories won't be forthcoming soon. Not only that, but just the fact that the American public sees that someone is listening and doing something to relieve their plight means a lot.

"Why you are doing is important to America. Don't be discouraged by the absense of media attention. You can't expect that. There's news they never will report unless dragged to the trough. It doesn't suit their agenda. But word is getting out. And your interaction with tourists and visitors will have an enormous affect. Our hats are off to you as good Americans and fighters for our freedom. Don't let the Democrats get away with shutting down freedom of speech and assembly. Once they learn they can do this at will, we've lost it all.

"God's blessings on everyone,

"Respectfully,

"bcsco"

I encourage everyone to do the same. The email address is PainAtThePump@mail.house.gov.

[bcsco]

"Why What you are doing is important to America."

Darned editing while writing...Sheesh!

[normy]

Come back now and I will forgive them.