Downing Street Revisited

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Looks like the Democratic Party is taking more steps in the right direction. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rep. John Conyers, D-MI., for spearheading this issue. Thank you for taking a stand for democracy.

What really irritates me about the whole process is described in this passage from the article:

"The Democratic congressmen were relegated to a tiny room in the bottom of the Capitol, and the Republicans who run the House scheduled 11 major votes to coincide with the afternoon event".

Hey...that's convenient. When an opportunity comes to defend the memo and show the world that the Republicans in charge have nothing to hide, they conveniently make themselves busy approving their own agendas. Excellent!

Another great point from this article:

"John Bonifaz, a lawyer and co-founder of a new group called AfterDowningStreet.org, said the lack of interest by congressional Republicans in the Downing Street memo is like Congress during Nixon's presidency saying 'we don't want' the Watergate tapes".

That's a pretty stong statement. I hope this doesn't get swept under the rug.

Fight the good fight Mr. Conyers!

Patriot Act Hearings..AKA Abuse of Power

I know this is old news, but...

Apparently it's OK to besmirch Freedom of Speech in House hearings. At least that's how Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., decided. During a hearing on the Patriot Act, Democrats who were gathered to argue the validity of the Patriot Act had their First Amendment right stomped on by having their microphones cut off and their right to speak silenced. Like an upset child picking up his toys and running away, Sensenbrenner abruptly ended the meeting and stormed off with gavel in hand. During his rant, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX., politley asked Representative Sensenbrenner to yield, to which Sensenbrenner bluntly said "I WILL NOT YIELD". Methinks someone needs to unbunch himself. Seems Mr. NoSensenbrener broke the rules he is supposed to be uphoding.

Click House Rules:

Hearing Adjournment (Clause 1(a)(1)(b) of Rule XI) - It is not within the power of the Chair to unilaterally recess or adjourn a committee hearing or meeting. If an objection is heard, a non-debatable motion to adjourn must be entertained and passed in order to do so.

As you can see, nowhere does it say "The Chair shall turn red, throw a tantrum, fail to yield when asked, abruptly end the meeting without motion to adjourn, steal the gavel and walk away in a huff".

Someone better hold this ass accountable.

Downing Street Memo

Well, Bushie has done it this time. I am about to say something that just might catch you by surprise......

Bush lied about WMD's and started a war in Iraq under false pretenses.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? (insert sarcasm here)

Here's the proof.

Once again, tell me something we didn't already know. Congress has asked Bushie to comment and verify the truth of this document...a request he has not answered to as of yet.

Go here if you want to sign a petition to have Bushie answer.

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