Stop Shays-Meehan

[rwfromkansas]

Freepers, it is very important that you act to stop campaign finance "reform." This is a bill that threatens our very political liberty and we need to take a stand to oppose it. It bans political ads, so groups like FR could not pool resources to spread the conservative view on the air, all the while the media get to say whatever they wish with NO CONSEQUENCES. The bill scarily works against all sorts of political common causes in addition to banning soft money. By banning soft money, free speech is stifled. However, unions are not restricted by this bill, which is patently unfair. Contact your congressmen TODAY AND DO IT OVER AND OVER. We need to send a message that we will not support an incumbent protection act.

Call toll free #'s: 1-800-648-3516 and 1-877-762-8762.

Make sure to get your congressional office and the offices of the leadership.

Encourage your congressmen to vote against it due to the unfair advantage it places on unions and the media, as well as the fact it destroys free speech. Encourage them to do all they can to stop others from supporting it as well.

We can not count on a veto from President Bush. He is under lots of pressure from the media and may allow pretty much any bill to pass, quietly working to get Republicans to challenge it in the courts. We need to call the White House as well.

Call 202-456-1414.

Make sure to say that Bush needs to stand firm on this because it will hurt the GOP, hurt America, and destroy our Constitutional principles. Also, state that you believe he is doing a good job and should not cave in to pressure. Furthermore, state you hope that if it passes Congress, he will use his bully pulpit to show the American people why he had to veto the bill. This could include such extreme measures as a presidential address to the nation if necessary. The President should take a firm stand and let Americans know what the bill really is about.

Lastly, we can hope that the courts will take this on and stop the enforcement of this law, but hoping is not an excuse to sit back and do nothing. If you want to see this stopped, make your voice heard. Contact our leaders in Washington...they need to know we are watching their moves.

Freepers, Let's Roll.

[BansheeBill]

I news clips that ran yesterday on Mass radio stations, Meehan is carefully following the Carville/Demo strategy and is mentioning Enron in his first sentence in comments on Shays-Meehan, and is trying to tie opposition to his bill to the Repubs and the Enron mess.

Meehan is just another useless liberal Demo tool from Mass who takes his orders from the DNC, Teddy K and Carville. They say: "Jump", and he says "How High?"

[StarFan]

Did you learn that by calling her office?

Once they learn that I'm in their district, they suggest I contact my Congresswoman. Told them she was the first person contacted but as a citizen and voter I have every right to be heard by all.

[Protagoras]

I would not at all be surprised if President Bush vetoed a CFR bill that did not meet his stated criteria.

What would his stated criteria be?

The other point is that if Bush didn't veto the current proposals, he should resign for not living up to the vows he took to defend the constitution. Real leaders and those who defend the constitution would never back down from pressure of any kind, even from the big bad ole media.

[BOBTHENAILER]

This is my letter to my Congressman, I couldn't resist pointing out Lieberman et al hypocrisy.

I strongly urge you to defeat the current efforts to pass a Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform Bill. The rights granted under the Constitution are far too important to throw away, no matter how much the media would like you to do.

The circus hearings now being conducted regarding Enron, prove beyond a doubt that Campaign Finance Reform is not needed. Joseph Lieberman, Fritz Hollings and Henry Waxman are the most media prominent Congressional investigators. Each one has been the recipient of donations from Enron, Citigroup and Arthur Andersen. Each one has piously stated that Enron donations will have zero effect on their impartial investigations. What better proof is necessary that there is no need for Campaign Finance Reform.

Please feel free to contact me relative to this matter.

Very truly yours,

[FreeTheHostages]

Hmm, I think of myself as a Republican but I kinda thought I liked this bill. Then someone said that it exempts the News Media in this thread. Is that true? That would be kinda hard to swallow. I believe our constitution supports free speech for *individuals,* but that doesn't necessarily mean labor unions, corporations, or other conglomerates of individuals. I know, on the other hand, that the Supreme Court has ruled differently. Still and all, I'd like some campaign finance reform so the little guy's voice isn't drowned out by these K street manipulators. But if they're going to exempt the press, I don't even see the point of bothering.

[b4its2late]

Man, nobody gets my sarcasm.

Some of us do.... LOL. Bet RedBloodedAmerican does too..

[RAT Patrol]

Not a lot of hope from my crummy congressman, Dennis Moore of Kansas (not my fault, I voted in Wichita...Tiahrt is a no worry guy). I can't wait to vote againt Dennis Moore-is-less. I called anyway. It wasn't what they wanted to hear.

[PhilDragoo]

Thanks for the McCain heads-up at your 13.

Several days ago I expressed get well wishes to him on a McCancer thread.

I hereby withdraw them.

John McCain, you're crapping on my Constitution.

It is time for you to go.

[StarFan]

Here's the link to the site which permits you to send faxes, FREE OF CHARGE Apparently there are no restrictions to the number of faxes you can send. I hit the back arrow to simply change the name of recipient and fax number.

[The Bat Lady]

We should call this CampFina and deride it like the RIGHTS ABUSING bill that it is.

[StarFan]

CORRECTION. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO SEND SIX FAXES PER THE E-MAIL MESSAGE RECEIVED.

[Quicksilver]

One criterium is restrictions on union dues being used for political purposes without members' permission.

[Protagoras]

One criterium is restrictions on union dues being used for political purposes without members' permission.

Then you have to have a restriction on corporations making contributions without case by case approval by the shareholders. But that wouldn't help politicions either, so why not just quit playing games and drop all these BS games between the parties?

Better yet, why not just disallow contributions from any entity which cannot vote? And remove all other restrictions. The goverenment has never been given the power to regulate campaigns in any case.

[Quicksilver]

Better yet, why not just disallow contributions from any entity which cannot vote? And remove all other restrictions. The goverenment has never been given the power to regulate campaigns in any case.

I agree. This is as it should be.

[dittomom]

Thanks for the McCain heads-up at your 13.

You're welcome. It was my pleasure to provide such an important public service!

[RedBloodedAmerican]

I got it!

[dittomom]

Tomorrow I was thinking of a Breaking News post for a running, blow by blow, account of the floor debate. Should be sort of a Freedom of Speech Smackdown! Whatya think?

[Quicksilver]

I think that's a great idea. :)

[Clemenza]

Dennis Moore, you mean the guy who steals Lupins to give to the poor. (Monty Python reference).

[erikm88]

Two of our congressman from here (Missouri) were undecided. I called Congressman Kenny Hulshof's office in DC this morning, to tell him to vote against it, and the staffer there said he already decided to vote "no." I also contacted the other undecided, Congressman Ike Skelton, and the staffer told me to contact my congressman for my district. I told her I did, but it doesn't mean I don't have friends in Skelton's district that will vote him out of office. Of course he's been there so long, it would have to be a pretty good fight. my $.02 --erik