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Traficant's Web Site Down with the Speed of Light
Congressional Web Site | Arthur Wildfire! March

Posted on 07/25/2002 2:58:18 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March

With the speed of light, House members had Traficant's web site removed. The most provocative library of one minute speeches, lost. Please join me in demanding the House that Traficant's web site be brought back up until after recess. At the very least, his one minute speeches. Ask your representative what they are trying to hide.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bribery; congress; corruption; ethics; traficant
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1 posted on 07/25/2002 2:58:18 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
I mentioned on a thread yesterday that someone should copy his archive of "One Minutes." As I remember there were about 5 years worth.

Maybe he'll have them published.

2 posted on 07/25/2002 3:10:14 AM PDT by leadpenny
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
I just went to the Internet Archives and copied all of the One Minute Speeches that I could find.

Most of the speeches that dealt with China and the Justice Department are not even in the Archives.

Example of One Minute Speeches:

ALLOWING JANET RENO TO GET AWAY WITH TREASON
September 18, 2000

Mr. Speaker, when faced with solid evidence that China funneled cash illegally to the Democrat party, Janet Reno turned her back. When 100 witnesses took the fifth amendment before Congress, Janet Reno said no to the independent counsel.

Janet Reno, as reports now say, even said no to an FBI request to wire-tap a suspected Chinese spy. Now, if that is not enough to prop up Communism, even when the CIA told Janet Reno China had missiles pointed at us, Janet Reno said no. Beam me up, Congress. We are allowing Janet Reno to get away with treason. She has betrayed America before our very own eyes.

The only time she has said yes was to helping Communist China. I urge Congress to pass H.R. 5161, mandating a thorough investigation into this Chinese communist business.

3 posted on 07/25/2002 3:14:06 AM PDT by ResistorSister
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Another Example - Look at the date:

DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN ON U.S. BORDERS
July 20, 2000

Mr. Speaker, a study finally admits, and I quote, `America's borders are so wide open, terrorists could easily smuggle a nuclear bomb across both our borders.' Think about it, 3 million illegal immigrants, heroin and cocaine by the tons, and now a report that further says it is so bad in some areas orange cones are used like scarecrows with no border patrol presence at all.

Unbelievable. We have soldiers vaccinating dogs in Haiti, while terrorists can bring nukes across our border. Beam me up here. Who master-minded this policy? The Proctologist Association of North America?

Mr. Speaker, I yield back a disaster waiting to happen on the borders of the United States of America with a Congress sleeping at the switch.

4 posted on 07/25/2002 3:17:15 AM PDT by ResistorSister
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.house.gov/traficant

That is an archive of Traficant's webpage. The later dates do not have copies of his speeches, but there are plenty on the older archives.
5 posted on 07/25/2002 3:19:15 AM PDT by mn12
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
btw: all of his speeches are in the Congressional Records.
6 posted on 07/25/2002 3:26:28 AM PDT by ResistorSister
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

"phffffffffffffffth"

7 posted on 07/25/2002 4:11:13 AM PDT by ppaul
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To: leadpenny
I'm going to miss Traficant. From what I've read on his trial it was a joke. He's no more dishonest than 99.9% of the rest of them
8 posted on 07/25/2002 4:20:56 AM PDT by steve50
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I'm going to miss Traficant. From what I've read on his trial it was a joke. He's no more dishonest than 99.9% of the rest of them.

Hey, maybe this is the beginning of a trend. That would be a good thing IMO.

9 posted on 07/25/2002 4:49:12 AM PDT by toddst
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To: toddst
I think Traficants main problem is he couldn't be counted on to toe the party line when ordered. Our one party system gets messy if the votes can't be determined in advance.

I hope his district reelects the guy.
10 posted on 07/25/2002 5:11:15 AM PDT by steve50
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To: steve50
Yea.. 99% of all politicians make the rest looks bad.
11 posted on 07/25/2002 5:26:30 AM PDT by aSkeptic
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To: aSkeptic
LOL, I like that. Think I'll borrow it if ya don't have it copyrighted. :-\
12 posted on 07/25/2002 5:32:25 AM PDT by steve50
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
I would love to find a webpage that has all his one minute speechs available in audio files.
13 posted on 07/25/2002 5:35:28 AM PDT by Phantom Lord
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
A few of Traficant's speeches

The Lady Buckeyes at the Lincoln Memorial

The Ohio State women's rugby team, Mr. Speaker, wanted to do something memorable in D.C. It was memorable, all right. Unlike Brandy Chastain's highly publicized sports bra expose, the Lady Buckeyes went topless. That is right, topless. The Lincoln Memorial became a strip joint. Bras were flying everywhere. Unbelievable. Now, after all this, the University has suspended the team, and these Buckeye vixens are awaiting the final decision. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. Leave these foxy ladies alone. If America can forgive the President, the Ohio State University can forgive these Buckeye divas. I yield back all of the memorable excitement at the Lincoln Memorial.

Bring Old Reliable Back to its Proper Throne

Mr. Speaker, a 1992 law designed to save water said that the old standard 3 1/2 gallon toilet must be replaced with a 1 1/2 gallon streamlined job. It sounds good, but Americans have been flushing away ever since. It has gotten so bad there is now a black market on old reliables. It is no joke. Americans are getting potty fatigue flushing their own toilet. If that is not enough, Members of the other side, to squeeze your Charmin, if you get caught flushing an old reliable in your own home, it is a $2,500 fine. Beam me up here. I say the nincompoop over at EPA who suggested this policy should go to a proctologist for a brain scan. Flush this. I yield back all the constipation over this issue and urge us to bring old reliable back to its appropriate throne.

FDA Gone to the Dogs?

Mr. Speaker, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new-state-of-the-art antidepressant for dogs. The FDA says "American canines are suffering from anxiety." Think about it, no barking beagles, no more whining weimaraners, no more defecating Dobermans. Meanwhile, the FDA continues to deny approval for certain cancer- treating drugs to help mom and dad. Beam me up. It is evident that the FDA has gone to the dogs. What is next, Viagra for felines? I yield back all the misguided priorities of the Food and Drug Administration.

Furby Cited as Threat to U.S. Security

Mr. Speaker, the President is on trial, we are bombing Baghdad, Kosovo is in turmoil, and the American steel industry is literally being raped. After all this, the National Security Agency has designated a new major threat to our Republic, the furby; that is right, this furby cyberpet, that stands 4 inches tall and sells for $30, has just been designated as the next great threat to our freedom. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. Beam me up. I say, the only threat these furbys really pose is they seem to appear to be much smarter than the bungling nincompoops at the National Security Agency. I recommend, for $30 a smack, here, that we hire furbys and fire those bureaucrats. Think about that one. Furby this, James Bond.

Leave "Touched by an Angel" on TV

Mr. Speaker, hundreds of thousands of Americans signed petitions to have the popular TV show "Touched by an Angel" removed from television. They want it canceled. They said, quote-unquote, "It refers too much to God." Unbelievable. But just turn on the TV. Murder, rape, terrorism, graphic depiction of sex. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. Mass murder is okay, but God is offensive? I think it is time, ladies and gentlemen, for Congress to tell these petitioners to leave God and "Touched by an Angel" alone. Leave it on TV. I yield back all the sex, drugs, and murder on television.

No Five-Day Waiting Period on Chinese Nukes

Mr. Speaker, China spies and buys our secrets. Then China points their missiles at American cities. Now if that is not enough to put trigger locks on Chinese missiles, a White House spokesman said, and I quote, "We will grant China swift admission to the World Trade Organization." Swift admission no less. Beam me up here. I am firmly convinced those experts at the White House are smoking dope. I yield back the fact that there is no 5-day waiting period on Chinese nukes. Think about that.

Flag Day

Madam Speaker, in America it is illegal to burn trash, but we can burn the flag. It is illegal to remove a label from a mattress, but we can literally rip the stars and stripes off our flag. It is illegal to damage a mailbox, but we can destroy our flag. Beam me up. A people that does not honor and respect their flag is a people that does not honor and respect their country nor their neighbors. Today is Flag Day. I say if we want to make a political statement, we can burn our bras, burn our BVDs, but we should leave Old Glory alone. Every day should be Flag Day.

14 posted on 07/25/2002 5:49:44 AM PDT by wattsmag2
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That's great wattsmag2. They want to get rid of anyone who can think and talk. What a bunch of losers. I think this one is going to backfire. I can say I will not in the elections for any current Republicans or Dims. I will vote for new Republicans only or make someone up.
15 posted on 07/25/2002 6:42:30 AM PDT by freekitty
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To: wattsmag2
Geez! This guy is a Democrat? I'm gaining more respect for him by the moment...
16 posted on 07/25/2002 8:29:58 AM PDT by dubyagee
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
BTTT
17 posted on 07/25/2002 8:59:23 AM PDT by TigersEye
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To: mn12
Thank you.
18 posted on 07/25/2002 3:54:17 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March
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To: ResistorSister
True. Snail mail. It's a cute way to slow the flow of info. But it's still there. Freegards....
19 posted on 07/25/2002 3:58:17 PM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March
As of 4:00 PM, PDT, I can still get Traficant's website. Try http://www.house.gov/traficant/
20 posted on 07/25/2002 4:02:58 PM PDT by DumpsterDiver
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