Author Topic: 98-0 by the Senate. The House's 420-1 vote (Read 1957 times)

Eagler · « **on:** September 15, 2001, 09:59:00 AM »

for the use of force against those responsible..
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20010914/aponline233714_000.htm

Anyone out there vote for this moron who voted against this?

The "Honorable" Baraba Lee from CA.

Think she polled those who elected her into office before opening her trap or what??

Here's her website: http://www.house.gov/lee/

Just sent her an email expressing my "feelings" about her vote, I urge the rest of you to do so also..

Defiance · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:07:00 AM »

Hiya,
Alas looks like the UK had similar person/s

Have to wonder in our case how they did make it through our "party" system to be nominated to be an MP (member of parliament)
Bet our Chief Whip (nominee who tries to twist arms and get MP's to vote a certain way) was a bit miffed
Anyways if history is anything to go by, when this happens in the UK their political life is almost guarenteed over, If not their aspirations to go higher hmm well they STOP and they never advance

Def

lazs1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:07:00 AM »

I am very happy about "babs" vote. it vindicates everything I have ever said about her and may finally expose her to the voters.
lazs

Tuomio · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:34:00 AM »

Lol, so whats the meaning of voting, if you arent supposed to vote what you want?

Skuzzy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:38:00 AM »

Tuomio,...the votes in the House of Representatives are from our representatives who are supposed to vote how the people they are representing feel, not how they personally feel.
Now, if her constituents do indeed feel that way, then we should keep our traps shut. She did her job, but if her vote was personally driven and not representative of her consituents, then she should be kicked out of office.

[ 09-15-2001: Message edited by: Skuzzy ]

Dowding · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:40:00 AM »

Defiance - so you want a system whereby everyone agrees with everyone else and unanimity is the norm rather than the exception?

I want people to disagree publically and via their official elected roles. Especially when its against the run of the mill.

I believe it is called 'Freedom of Speech'.

Tuomio · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2001, 10:53:00 AM »

Skuzzy, so you know that 100% of people feel like you in this issue? Maybe she's just representing that little minority who feels differently?

JimBear · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2001, 11:17:00 AM »

Maybe you just dont have a clue on to how people are feeling in this country. Possible, TV and journalists can not convey the depth of it.

Hobodog · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2001, 12:18:00 PM »

What JimBear said and times that by 2 if your watching the Communist New Network to get US news. Its almost as bad as watching the Iraqi national channel.

Hobodog · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2001, 12:28:00 PM »

i couldnt find her email what was it im gonna notify the 693 others on my mail list many from the san fran oakland area where my cousins live nad i have been many times. Oh and yes most of them if not all of them can be guranteed to send her a message.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2001, 12:30:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Tuomio:
Skuzzy, so you know that 100% of people feel like you in this issue? Maybe she's just representing that little minority who feels differently?

Never said 100% agree on this. Our representatives are relied upon to vote on what the majority of thier constituents think.
If we had to wait on 100% agreement for anything we would still be using horses for transporation, if that.

I was not flaming you anyways or even looking to cause any problems. I saw you were from overseas and thought added insight into our political system was in order due to what you stated before. Simple as that.

Eagler · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2001, 12:37:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Hobodog:
i couldnt find her email what was it im gonna notify the 693 others on my mail list many from the san fran oakland area where my cousins live nad i have been many times. Oh and yes most of them if not all of them can be guranteed to send her a message.

you need to use this link; http://www.house.gov/writerep/

her zip is:
94612

state:
CA

they are to smart (read chick toejam) to publish their email address to the masses that elect them...

"Where can I find a list of public e-mail addresses for Members of Congress? -– There is no central listing of Member office public e-mail addresses. Each Member of Congress establishes their office’s policy related to the processing and management of e-mail. Generally, if a Member has a public e-mail address, it can be found on the Member’s web site. Some offices choose to provide a link back to the Write Your Representative service to provide a means for their constituent’s to communicate via the Internet. In other cases, the office may list a public e-mail address or provide a form directly on the Member's web site. The U.S. House of Representatives does not currently provide a listing of public e-mail addresses for the elected Representatives. "

[ 09-15-2001: Message edited by: Eagler ]

Defiance · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2001, 12:43:00 PM »

Dowding
No i don't expect all to have the same voice

Look at the guy who i am on about
Then you may get my drift
My feeling to this MP is personally i won't even bother to type what i feel and have to edit some words
But hey you may have a different feeling to him and love him and his barmy statements

And i respect what your opinion is and assume you do with mine

Def

Dowding · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2001, 03:30:00 PM »

On the contrary I disagree with the guy in the most strongest of terms.

But I respect his right to voice those opinions, in the same way I respect yours.

10Bears · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2001, 05:02:00 PM »

But Skuzzy,

During the impeachment 76% of the people polled said the president shouldn't be impeached for blowjobs... Did that stop the Republicans? They said they were standing on principal that they didn't need polling to follow their conciseness.

A few years ago, president Clinton did a poll to see how people felt about bailing out Mexico. 86% said not to do it. He had more information than the average citizen did. Turns out Mexico paid us back in full plus interest.

What is this vote on anyway? To give the president authority to use force? Because he already has that no need to vote. Are they voting to declare war? On who exactly, you can't declare war on an adjective. That's like the war on drugs. Sort of this fuzzy dark secretive war that we see the largest prison population in the world, you can now be arrested for talking back to a cop, you can have your front door bashed in without a warrant.

Ah naw I'd have to have a lot more information before handing a blank check to Karl Rove and Dick Cheney.

And about the Congresswoman from Calif having a difference of opinion, how many Republicans voted to support president Clinton during Allied Force?
10B