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IMHO, this is a HUGE mistake by the leftist. The only reason Cap-in-Trade isn't more unpopular (than it already is), is because many people have no idea what it is. But, when they begin to hear and understand the details, even if given by proponents of the idiotic measure, more people will be against it, rather than for it.

Plus, they've made the mistake of picking on some very well-spoken Republicans in Blunt, McCotter and Cantor. I have a feeling they're going to deeply regret this strategy.

1 posted on 08/25/2009 9:46:04 AM PDT by OldDeckHand
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To: OldDeckHand

It’s always a divisive tactic with these losers. “Big” this “Big” that. Divide and conquer. Can’t win on the merits of the issues, so it’s always “for the little guy.”

Yeah right.


2 posted on 08/25/2009 9:47:58 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat
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Agreed. This is a waste of money. It will only help our cause. Cap n trade is popular only amongst a tiny sliver of people consisting largely of committed leftists, federal lobbyists, and wealthy urban liberal elites.


3 posted on 08/25/2009 9:48:10 AM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
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"Four independent groups are launching more than $1 million in attack ads Tuesday targeting five House Republicans who voted against energy legislation in June, spokespeople for the groups said."

Funny how liberal groups can be called "independent", but conservative groups are always labeled "right-wing".

4 posted on 08/25/2009 9:50:10 AM PDT by TheClintons-STILLAnti-American (E)
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I predict that these ads will backfire gloriously on Soros, Axelrod, and company.


5 posted on 08/25/2009 9:54:58 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: OldDeckHand

Given for many this has been a modern ‘Year Without a Summer’, I don’t think many people will be sympathetic to their loony cause.


7 posted on 08/25/2009 9:59:16 AM PDT by edge10 (Obama lied, babies died!)
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If I was a Republican targeted, this would be a badge of honor. I would immediately cut an ad thanking these groups for attacking me.


8 posted on 08/25/2009 10:00:12 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("It (Gov't) can't make you happier, healthier, wealthier, and wise" - Sarah Palin 07/26)
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Great, please let the voters know who voted against CapNTax. And should it pass in the Senate please let the voters know who voted for doubling energy costs in the USA. I’m sure the voters will want to know that.


9 posted on 08/25/2009 10:00:37 AM PDT by jpsb
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Carbon Cap Tax & Scam Ping ~ (POGW)



12 posted on 08/25/2009 10:12:57 AM PDT by xcamel (The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - H. L. Mencken)
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To: OldDeckHand

Even Greenpeace opposes Waxman-Markey


13 posted on 08/25/2009 10:13:05 AM PDT by oldmomster
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It is a HUGE mistake by the left. People can see what is going on.


14 posted on 08/25/2009 10:37:20 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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Actually this looks like free campaign ads for some GOP reps.....most people in their districts realize Global Warming is a big lie....and Cap and Trade is a big scam


17 posted on 08/25/2009 10:58:33 AM PDT by UCFRoadWarrior (Illegal alien amnesty is anti-American bigotry)
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Beam me to Planet Gore !

18 posted on 08/25/2009 4:32:45 PM PDT by steelyourfaith ("Power is not alluring to pure minds." - Thomas Jefferson)
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**The ads from the League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, MoveOn and Americans United for Change,**

Republicans need to target these liberal liberal liberal organizations.

Follow the money, honey.

Who wants to bet that each one of them gets money from Cap and Rade bill

RADE on purpose.


19 posted on 08/25/2009 4:35:23 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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