Here at FREE REPUBLIC, The Lights are ON!!!! Republicans Take a Stand (Live Thread II)

To: Cyber Liberty

Actually he’s in Sturgis SD with 500,000 bikers! Hoping to see a photo of him in gear!

962 posted on 08/04/2008 12:03:48 PM PDT by GoldwaterChick (We Snowflakes will always remember our beloved Snowman with the incandescent smile.)

To: penelopesire

Probably just as well. I have a tendency to talk really fast when I'm nervous!

963 posted on 08/04/2008 12:05:39 PM PDT by KansasGirl ( b/c Obama is just creepy.)

THANK YOU!!

YOU ROCK!!!

964 posted on 08/04/2008 12:05:48 PM PDT by eeevil conservative (GIVE ME A PLACE TO STAND AND I WILL MOVE THE EARTH....Archimedes)

To: Gopher Broke; Pride in the USA

Awesome post at #277

965 posted on 08/04/2008 12:05:53 PM PDT by lonevoice (John McCain was a Kinoki foot pad in the Reagan Revolution)

I just made a call to Nancy Pelosi and an e-mail demanding an UP or DOWN VOTE NOW on the energy bill.

966 posted on 08/04/2008 12:06:40 PM PDT by Spunky (You are free to make choices, but not free from the consequences)

Now someone is talking about visiting the National Renewable Energy labs in Nevada - now a dem is responding. Blah, blah, blah - waiting for $125M for colleges to research new tech areas, to help with the “re-tooling” of America. Intend to pay for this by taking “little tiny sliver” of the tax breaks. Yeah; right. It’s all about the children.

967 posted on 08/04/2008 12:07:04 PM PDT by hsalaw

To: penelopesire

Well, I called Pelosi’s line
a hundred times last week
talked to clerks, left messages,
but to her I couldn’t speak.

But don’t you even worry
I was mad and I was firm
I said you better allow a vote on drilling
or this could be your last term.

;0)

968 posted on 08/04/2008 12:07:15 PM PDT by DrewsMum (Air up your tires and save the world!!)

To: eeevil conservative

I’m still at work eeev but trying to keep up here - uggh

969 posted on 08/04/2008 12:09:49 PM PDT by WorkerbeeCitizen (Seinfeld was a show about nothing - so is Obama.)

Does anyone know Pelosi’s book tour schedule...We could FREEP everyone of her events...since we have Freepers all over...just take turns going to the local signings and such...I would do my part when she comes to Houston...

970 posted on 08/04/2008 12:10:32 PM PDT by DrewsMum (Air up your tires and save the world!!)

Oops. Excuse the ping. I tuned into C-SPAN radio and just now find out they're broadcasting last week's debate, not today's. (blush)

971 posted on 08/04/2008 12:11:33 PM PDT by hsalaw

To: eeevil conservative

Batman II (John Boehner ) will be on Hannity later on.Can’t wait for that one. Boehner is awesome!

972 posted on 08/04/2008 12:13:01 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)

To: holdonnow; All

This is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING:

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/white-house-says-no-to-special-session-of-congress-2008-08-04.html

White House says no to special session of Congress
By Jackie Kucinich and Jared Allen
Posted: 08/04/08 01:32 PM [ET]
The White House has rejected calls from House Republicans that it convene a special session of Congress on energy, saying it wouldn’t make a difference.

“We don’t have plans to call Congress into session — it won’t make a difference if Democratic leaders are unwilling to bring up a bill for an up-down vote,” said White House spokesman Tony Fratto.

Republican Study Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) asked President Bush to convene the special session in an Aug. 1 letter. The same day, House Republicans launched an unusual protest on the House floor urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to call Congress back to work.

“Since Speaker Pelosi has decided not to keep the House in session to allow this vote to take place, we urge you to use the power vested in you by the Constitution to convene an immediate energy special session of Congress,” the letter said.

The protests continued Monday, with several House Republicans speaking on energy from the House floor, despite the fact that the House has adjourned and C-SPAN is not televising the proceedings. Cameras are not allowed in the House without the Speaker’s permission.

“We know congressional Democrats won’t pass all of the appropriations bills — they’ve already demonstrated their failure with that — but when they return they’ll have a month to at least address the top priorities: funding our troops by passing the DoD [Department of Defense] appropriations bill, and the bringing to the floor of the Interior appropriations bill to allow for votes on oil shale and exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf,” Fratto said in an e-mail.

A spokesman for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said McCain supported bringing Congress back into session to address energy issues.

House aides said that while the president can declare that Congress must sit for an emergency session, he cannot set the agenda – only the leadership of the majority party can do that.

Pelosi’s office could not be immediately reached for comment.

About 20 House Republicans re-launched their floor action after a short press conference where no questions were taken. The speeches to visitors and staff in the House gallery began at about 10 a.m. Monday.

In an attempt to build momentum and steer more listeners into the chamber, GOP leadership staff sent e-mails to colleagues encouraging them to bring their tours to view the protest.

Speeches have varied from the mundane to the raucous, with Rep. Don Manzullo’s (R-Ill.) impassioned pro-drilling speech ending with hugs from colleagues and a standing ovation from the crowd.

Some members came with props: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) came to speak with a large photo of Pelosi with the words “I am trying to save the planet” written beneath it. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) arrived with an empty red gas can and an energy-efficient light bulb.

Members said they planned to continue their floor action through this week and possibly through the month, depending on member participation.

Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) officiated over the parade of members and encouraged listeners to call the Capitol switchboard and ask to speak to Pelosi’s office.

No members of the GOP leadership attended Monday’s demonstration, but Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) will attend the protest on Wednesday and Thursday, according to his office. Minority Leader John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) staff indicated he would try to attend at the end of the week despite a flurry of campaign appearances across the country.

Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) will also return to speak during the week.

973 posted on 08/04/2008 12:13:18 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)

PUPPET SHOW!!!!
and
Pelosi Book signing

974 posted on 08/04/2008 12:13:20 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)

8/4/2008 John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1645 5:30 pm

8/5/2008 Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library)
Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-4341 7 pm

8/6/2008 Temple Judea
5500 Granada Blvd.
Miami, FL 33146
305-442-4408 7:30 pm

8/7/2008 Borders Books
612 East Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-668-7652 7 pm

8/11/2008 American Jewish University
Gindi Auditorium 15600 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-659-3110 7 pm

8/12/2008 Dominican University
Angelico Hall 50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-927-0960 7 pm

8/13/2008 Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
Oracle Corporation 500 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
415-382-6022 7 pm

8/14/2008 Cowell Theater
Fort Mason Center, Pier 2
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-643-3400×11 7 pm

8/20/2008 Tattered Cover Bookstore
1628 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-436-1070 5:30 pm
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975 posted on 08/04/2008 12:14:13 PM PDT by NoGrayZone (A Lesser Evil Is Still Evil.)

Yes, it is. But if he forces them back, they don’t have to act on an energy bill. Also the Dems and press would eat Bush alive.....”Bush called the House back today to try to force Congress to pass a drilling bill. This will enrich the oilman in the WH and his friends.”

976 posted on 08/04/2008 12:16:57 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW ("Make yourself sheep, and the wolves will eat you" Benjamin Franklin)

To: eeevil conservative

And you rock, eeevil! Thanks for work! I look forward to tommorow, and hope for the Big Mo to keep things rolling!

Gotta run now. And I need to get Shep Smith off of my tv! He just started his broadcast with one of his “Oh the humanity, we’re doomed” moments (heat wave). And just now, Shep and Campaign Carl were making light of the House Repub Revolt (Campaign Carl seemed to suggest that the Repubs were an ungrateful lot for not appreciating Queen Nancy’s allowing them to have a vacation! I kid you not!)

977 posted on 08/04/2008 12:17:24 PM PDT by LRS (NO DRILLING; NO PEACE!)

That’s just not right. Time to do a “scamnesty surge” on the WH and take down their lines.

978 posted on 08/04/2008 12:18:07 PM PDT by NoGrayZone (A Lesser Evil Is Still Evil.)

979 posted on 08/04/2008 12:18:12 PM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)

"Also the Dems and press would eat Bush alive.....”

And how is that any different from their normal behavior?

980 posted on 08/04/2008 12:19:46 PM PDT by NoGrayZone (A Lesser Evil Is Still Evil.)

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