Posted on 02/16/2002 7:27:55 AM PST by TLBSHOW
Today, ladies and gentlemen, you cannot shout "Freedom!" in a crowded election. That's what this phony campaign finance reform bill will mean if it becomes law, which is why there is a huge debate going on inside the Bush White House over whether the president should veto or sign the bill. It appears right now the president is going to sign the thing - and this is what's troubling.
Mr. President, remember the brilliant address you made to the nation explaining our course of action in fighting world terrorism? I say the same kind of approach is called for with this deceptively named campaign finance reform bill. You enjoy an amazing level of trust with the American people. They trust you. They believe in your honesty and integrity. You could explain to them just why this bill is unconstitutional, and why it ought not ever see the light of day. The First Amendment has just been amended here in wanton violation of the Constitution.
Folks, when John McCain was running for president in the Republican primary, I said, "If Russia passed a new law that restricted free speech and competitive elections in the way that the McCain-Feingold bill does, and then claimed it was reform, our state department and human rights groups would denounce it as repression of the Russian people. The New York Times and Washington Post editorial pages would rail against these efforts as anti-Democratic - which they are." This bill is un-American, wrong and against freedom, and I say this knowing that it would make me even more powerful than I am now. Think about that.
President Bush has demonstrated that he has the resolve and the courage and the principle to face down the evil of terrorism. He's shown that he is committed to doing what's right regardless of what the European Union, congressional Democrats or even the media has to say about it. He's doing the right thing. He's following his instincts. Well, let me suggest that this assault on the Bill of Rights requires no less resolve and courage by the president to prevent a severe blow to our liberty.
To me, this is gut-check time, Mr. President. One of the major reasons you were supported over McCain back in the primary season in the year 2000 was your stand against this very bill. Stand up for free speech. Veto this bill.
That would be a realistic and acceptable response if what we had seen for the last year was the Bush administration slowly, carefully, incrementally rolling back the regulatory agencies and bureaucracies.
You seen any a'that going on? Please give examples------
RLTW.
According to scripture, Peter denied Christ three times in one night. The Protestant mainline in America is out to beat that record every day, while trashing theological conservatives in the process.
It's time to hold Bush's feet to the fire and start getting a little respect.
I agree. I have emailed my President and will also CALL. VETO THIS BILL Mr. President!
Rush is shocked, shocked, to see Congress amending the Consitution.
Please!
They do it all the time. At least 90% of what they do is in violation of the letter and/or the spirit of the Constitution. And so are the actions of the President and the Courts.
First Amendment? What about freedom of association? Why does anyone have to associate with people they don't want to associate with? (NB Sometimes I am one of those people that others don't want to associate with.)
Dubya? He wants to fight a war (and I want him to do it). Is it really something he should be doing without a declaration of war from the Congress?
The Courts, and the Senate? Was a trial without witnesses really a Constitutional trial? (Hey Chief Justice! Didn't you write some time ago that "A trial is an attempt to recreate the past through the testimony of witnesses"?)
I could go on.
ML/NJ
My wife and I received a tax refund check of $600 because of the tax reduction plan of this president.
No: crinkle up this bill into a saliva filled ball, throw the moistened ball at the raised toilet lid, let the wad slowly ouze into the bowl, give it a flush and then wait for the the plumber come so that he can unclog the sow stuffed sewer main.
Veto!
I believe in the right of the religious to practice faith healing. I support that 100%. I believe in the miracles of the Bible. They served a validation purpose for the greatest act of sacrifice of all time.
On a lighter note...I have heard serveral faith healing stories, both in person and on the radio. 99% had to do with one leg being longer than the other. Now, if you stand up you can easily shift your weight in a way to feel that one leg is longer than the other. I just don't see a lot of lopsided people walking around in need of healing. I did hear a story on TV that was somewhat convincing but, with the multitude of phony ones I just thought these very dear people were highly deceived. No great harm done though.
This is not unlike the mass stories I hear from the gay agenda crowd who claim "I just was at the point of suicide..." Well, I think suicide is a horrible tragedy. I don't, however, hear tons of stories about gays who actually committed suicide. I am sure there are some but lets have some stats. How many "thought about it" heteros versus "thought about it" gays? I think the gays would clearly have a lower follow through rate. What's that about? Perhaps it's a handy little political argument? And dare anyone say that don't they look uncompassionate? Clever.
THe Dems have no issues so they invent them with focus groups.
Yes, popular. Half of Congress wouldn't be supporting if it it wasn't popular. Welcome to reality. The bill might be a sham, but it does have support.
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