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HOUSTON MAYOR BACKS OFF FROM SUBPOENAS TO PASTORS
Breitbart-Texas ^ | October 15, 2014 | Sarah Rumpf

Posted on 10/15/2014 10:35:49 PM PDT by This Just In

AUSTIN, Texas -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker has backed down from the subpoenas the City of Houston issued to several area pastors, Breitbart Texas has learned.

Breitbart Texas reported earlier about the controversy, stemming from litigation challenging the city's anti-discrimination ordinance and subpoenas asking the pastors for the content of their sermons, speeches and communications with church members. Texas Senator Ted Cruz weighed in, firmly supporting the pastors in their efforts to fight the subpoenas, while Mayor Parker initially remained adamant that the city had the right to request those records. Despite posting comments on Twitter just hours before that seemed to indicate she would continue to fight this issue, she told a Houston radio station that she has changed her mind.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 1stamendment; anniseparker; bitch; dyketyrant; dykezilla; homosexualagenda; houston; irs501c3; texas
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To: This Just In

When does this person go up for reelection, or has “it” been granted perpetual emergency powers to deal with threats to “its” Party?


61 posted on 10/16/2014 2:53:31 AM PDT by CMB_polarization
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To: Tax-chick

It does happen. Although I usually post without thinking much, there is a lot of fun in sounding deranged.

I think I will get a little sleep eventually. lol


62 posted on 10/16/2014 2:54:09 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: This Just In

Hey,
The stupids of houston elected this rag knowing she was a les bean and nuts.


63 posted on 10/16/2014 2:55:23 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (The F.B.I. Is a division of holders Justice Dept. (Nuff said))
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To: GeronL

I need to get the kids up in five minutes.


64 posted on 10/16/2014 2:56:13 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Feeling fine about the end of the world!)
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To: Tax-chick

I got to get the nephew up in an hour and a half.... so no sleep until the school bus is gone.


65 posted on 10/16/2014 2:57:44 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: GeronL

Jake is trying to get me to give him more food.


66 posted on 10/16/2014 2:59:04 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Feeling fine about the end of the world!)
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To: This Just In

She retreats after Cruz confronts her. Why don’t other Republicans stand up for what they believe? What a bunch of wimps.


67 posted on 10/16/2014 3:01:33 AM PDT by djpg
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To: djpg

temporary retreat, the left never ever gives up


68 posted on 10/16/2014 3:04:17 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Tax-chick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO3eStraqCc

Well, then feed him! :p


69 posted on 10/16/2014 3:05:44 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: This Just In

Not sure when but I believe one day soon the American people will take a violent stand against the tyrants.


70 posted on 10/16/2014 3:09:51 AM PDT by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: This Just In

Read the wording of the backing down. Couldn’t be more mealymouthed if they tried.


71 posted on 10/16/2014 3:20:51 AM PDT by samtheman
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Sounds like she hasnt backed down. Only that shes going to change the wording of the subpoenas.


72 posted on 10/16/2014 3:39:16 AM PDT by lowbridge
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I do not believe that this is over yet. With the elections round the corner, I think someone called them up and said that this is the wrong time to pursue this.

The gay activists would love to gain control of what is preached from pulpits, censoring teachings that homosexual behavior is sin. They would like to use the power of the state and the legal system to quash any talk that homosexuality is not normal.

Houston is just a trial to see how far they get away with this agenda.

73 posted on 10/16/2014 3:41:00 AM PDT by Moorings
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To: GeronL

Sounds like she hasnt backed down. Only that shes going to change the wording of the subpoenas.


74 posted on 10/16/2014 3:42:41 AM PDT by lowbridge
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To: lowbridge

predictable


75 posted on 10/16/2014 3:44:24 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Ray76; This Just In
Ray76:" That an American would even *think* to do this is mind boggling, that the Mayor *did* it makes her unfit for office."

Same thing for the City Attorney who signed the subpoenas without reading and approving them .
This issuance of Subpoenas opened up litigation, and the Churches and Pastors should sue for violation of Civil rights , and Constitutional violations.
The only way to end this harassment is to confront it head on, in the courts, and the Mayor and City Attorney need to be held accountable.
Maybe next time the City Attorney will read what he is signing, and since he didn't , he demonstrated that he is unfit for office too .. doofus !

76 posted on 10/16/2014 4:02:26 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: dennisw

Militant homos like this don’t want ‘tolerance’.

They want acceptance and validation.(by force)


77 posted on 10/16/2014 4:15:52 AM PDT by TurboZamboni (Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.-JFK)
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To: GeronL

Bravo Zulu I’m in


78 posted on 10/16/2014 4:17:09 AM PDT by slapshot
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To: JParris

I fear that nothing less than final termination, with extreme prejudice, will start to turn things around.

(See my tag-line.)


79 posted on 10/16/2014 4:20:16 AM PDT by Arm_Bears (Rope. Tree. Politician. Some assembly required.)
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