It turned Abu Ghraib’s hooded, leashed, and naked “detainees” from an aberration that shamed America into official policy. No longer can the administration claim that only “a few” low-hanging “bad apples” are guilty: the president and his advisers are the biggest of those apples.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
This is a fantastic message...I agree...
On May 30th, 2008 -
Following Message Directed to writer Chaplain Steve:
I believe that in 2012 we will see something interesting...people will look back to Ron Paul's writings...his latest book, etc...and I do smell a form of "Death" in 2-3 years to the NeoCONS!
This same Carl Bruining recently at a local Colorado GOP Woman's function was told to sit down, shut up or he would be escorted out the restaurant doors....since there was a pro-McCain supporter speaking about this turkey...their motto is never challenge anyone.
The one that told Carl this was the president of this Woman's group...
A Fellow Ron Paul Supporter wrote about this in a local newspaper...
"Dear Editor,I was invited to a Longmont Republican Women's breakfast at Terroir's recently, where Mary Daubman, from John McCain's campaign, was the keynote speaker. I don't support John McCain, but I assumed I'd be welcome, since I figured they wouldn't be just "singing to the choir", as there are still a lot of undecideds.
The president introduced different individuals attending and allowed them to speak. But when she acknowledged Carl Bruning, a spokesman from the Ron Paul campaign, the introduction was rushed, and when he started to speak like the others had been invited to do, she firmly told him to "No! Sit down!" She sounded like an elementary teacher addressing a problem child.
After my initial shock, I tuned in to the speaker and felt like I was being read a bedtime story, about feats of some magnificent hero. But I know from research that there was a lot more she was not telling. I wanted to ask, "Can anyone give me a candidate that is genuine, that doesn't double-talk, and that respects our Constitution without apology?" But before I was able, Carl Bruning respectfully raised his hand. After being ignored, his friend raised his own hand, and when chosen, turned his opportunity over for Carl to speak. When Carl spoke about his disappointment in the manner Ron Paul's representatives are being treat ed by the Republican Party, he was told again to "Sit down, that is enough!" and even threatened with removal.
What is going on in this Party? And why aren't the people at this meeting thinking for themselves? I would challenge every person there that witnessed such abominable behaviour to do better research on the candidates. To seek a candidate who doesn't endorse such tactics, and to read the Constitution to find out what we're losing at an alarming rate! We don't want a candidate that says what we want to hear, only to change it for another audience. Check out what John McCain is currently saying. What kind of Republican are we voting for; as you see, there are now two kinds! "
Meantime...keep studing the Constitution, get ahold of "The Federalist Papers, and Anti-Federalist Papers"....don't stop educating others about freedom...we now have the equipment...let's use them!
Sincerely,
Charlesn of Northern Colorado and a Ron Paul Supporter!
Following Message Directed to writer Chaplain Steve:
I believe that in 2012 we will see something interesting...people will look back to Ron Paul's writings...his latest book, etc...and I do smell a form of "Death" in 2-3 years to the NeoCONS!
This same Carl Bruining recently at a local Colorado GOP Woman's function was told to sit down, shut up or he would be escorted out the restaurant doors....since there was a pro-McCain supporter speaking about this turkey...their motto is never challenge anyone.
The one that told Carl this was the president of this Woman's group...
A Fellow Ron Paul Supporter wrote about this in a local newspaper...
"Dear Editor,I was invited to a Longmont Republican Women's breakfast at Terroir's recently, where Mary Daubman, from John McCain's campaign, was the keynote speaker. I don't support John McCain, but I assumed I'd be welcome, since I figured they wouldn't be just "singing to the choir", as there are still a lot of undecideds.
The president introduced different individuals attending and allowed them to speak. But when she acknowledged Carl Bruning, a spokesman from the Ron Paul campaign, the introduction was rushed, and when he started to speak like the others had been invited to do, she firmly told him to "No! Sit down!" She sounded like an elementary teacher addressing a problem child.
After my initial shock, I tuned in to the speaker and felt like I was being read a bedtime story, about feats of some magnificent hero. But I know from research that there was a lot more she was not telling. I wanted to ask, "Can anyone give me a candidate that is genuine, that doesn't double-talk, and that respects our Constitution without apology?" But before I was able, Carl Bruning respectfully raised his hand. After being ignored, his friend raised his own hand, and when chosen, turned his opportunity over for Carl to speak. When Carl spoke about his disappointment in the manner Ron Paul's representatives are being treat ed by the Republican Party, he was told again to "Sit down, that is enough!" and even threatened with removal.
What is going on in this Party? And why aren't the people at this meeting thinking for themselves? I would challenge every person there that witnessed such abominable behaviour to do better research on the candidates. To seek a candidate who doesn't endorse such tactics, and to read the Constitution to find out what we're losing at an alarming rate! We don't want a candidate that says what we want to hear, only to change it for another audience. Check out what John McCain is currently saying. What kind of Republican are we voting for; as you see, there are now two kinds! "
Meantime...keep studing the Constitution, get ahold of "The Federalist Papers, and Anti-Federalist Papers"....don't stop educating others about freedom...we now have the equipment...let's use them!
Sincerely,
Charlesn of Northern Colorado and a Ron Paul Supporter!
Racism and the John Birch Society... Absurdities Never End!
The JBS is not racist! Not then. Not now. Anyone who knows its history knows that blacks and Jews were both members in the 60s when the JBS got popular and are so even today. And as someone who is a member, worked for the Society, and is black, I resent the continual propaganda put against a patriot group that is trying to save this country.
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hawaii Republican Convention Was Lowest Point in Party's Recent History
Hawaii ReporterFreedom to Report Real News
Hawaii Republican Convention Was Lowest Point in Party's Recent History
By Daniel Brackins, 5/19/2008 6:18:13 AM
This weekend’s state convention was possibly the lowest point of the Hawaii Republican Party. I have attended many conventions in the past but this was the first time I have ever witnessed such large scales of impropriety and malfeasance on the part of the party leadership. While the party leaders continued to espouse “unity” throughout the convention weekend, there was none to be found.
It was also the first time I have seen delegates weep in regards to the conduct of the party leadership. Many of these delegates were there to have a wonderful time and enjoy the convention process. The guerilla tactics used by the McCain campaign and the GOP leadership represent reprehensible behavior.
Among the tactics employed were blocking the microphone from speakers, changing rules to allow a predetermined McCain slate to be simply dropped into the ballot box, and not allowing Ron Paul observers to watch the actual tally being entered into the computer. The actual tally of votes has also been deemed secret, and will not be released to the public. The 2006 platform was also readopted without any debate being allowed on the subject. This is a slap in the face of all the platform committee members who volunteered much of their time to work on the 2008 platform.
The pinnacle of unethical behavior was the revelation of a confidential script that was used by the McCain campaign in conjunction with party leadership to influence the outcome of the convention. After reviewing a copy of this script, I was appalled that the entire event was scripted. The script even included elected representatives such as Gene Ward.
Another appalling fact was that the chair, Sam Aiona, also had his rulings scripted. The chair is supposed to be fair during the proceedings, but this demonstrates that he was not. All the delegates in attendance witnessed a staged act of which the outcome was already predetermined. This was a waste of money and cost honest delegates a great deal of money, especially those who flew in from neighboring islands.
After the convention, several delegates apologized to the Ron Paul delegation for what had just occurred during the proceedings. This shows that the GOP leadership only further divided the Hawaii Republican Party. It also demonstrates that many honest Republicans believe that the Ron Paul supporters were not the “extremists” the GOP leadership and McCain camp claimed. The Ron Paul campaign simply wanted a fair election process.
The outcome of this convention clearly demonstrates that a change in party leadership must take place at the next convention in 2009. We cannot allow these types of acts to continue within our local party. It has already been shown by many honest conservative Republicans that the Hawaii GOP has failed to market itself to the state in order to defeat the Democratic majority. One such group is the Reform Republican Victory Caucus (RRVC) that has been recently established.
The RRVC has asked me to co-chair their committee and I have accepted. As such I am withdrawing as the Republican candidate for Congressional District 1. The party leadership has refused to support candidates such as myself for elected office, and has done them a great injustice in their failure to create a strong Republican message. My time and the money of my supporters will be better spent to reform the current party. I will make it my personal goal to affect such change.
We must change party leadership before we can run successful candidates for elected office. Beginning a local political campaign five months before November without a Republican message will only fail to elect members of our party. A strong GOP message must be delivered in advance, before candidates run for office. The official Hawaii GOP Web site doesn’t even list the principles that our party believes in. I have seen high school clubs advertise better than our party. Because of this I predict that the GOP will suffer serious losses during the November elections.
I challenge all members of the Hawaii Republican Party to take a principled stance so that we may avoid future impropriety such as those that occurred at the state convention. We must stand together to elect party leaders with such principles that will work to create a strong message that will be delivered to the citizens of Hawaii.
Daniel Brackins is co-chair of the Reform Republican Victory Caucus and Hawaii Assistant State Coordinator for Ron Paul 2008 PCC. Brackins has a B.A. in Political Science from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and is currently finishing up his M.B.A. at Hawaii Pacific University. He has presented his economic research throughout the United States and Japan, and has been a political consultant for various political candidates. For more information visit http://www.danielbrackins2008.com or send email to: mailto:info@danielbrackins2008.com
HawaiiReporter.com reports the real news, and prints all editorials submitted, even if they do not represent the viewpoint of the editors, as long as they are written clearly. Send editorials to mailto:Malia@HawaiiReporter.com
VOTE 2008!...
© 2008 Hawaii Reporter, Inc.
Hawaii Republican Convention Was Lowest Point in Party's Recent History
By Daniel Brackins, 5/19/2008 6:18:13 AM
This weekend’s state convention was possibly the lowest point of the Hawaii Republican Party. I have attended many conventions in the past but this was the first time I have ever witnessed such large scales of impropriety and malfeasance on the part of the party leadership. While the party leaders continued to espouse “unity” throughout the convention weekend, there was none to be found.
It was also the first time I have seen delegates weep in regards to the conduct of the party leadership. Many of these delegates were there to have a wonderful time and enjoy the convention process. The guerilla tactics used by the McCain campaign and the GOP leadership represent reprehensible behavior.
Among the tactics employed were blocking the microphone from speakers, changing rules to allow a predetermined McCain slate to be simply dropped into the ballot box, and not allowing Ron Paul observers to watch the actual tally being entered into the computer. The actual tally of votes has also been deemed secret, and will not be released to the public. The 2006 platform was also readopted without any debate being allowed on the subject. This is a slap in the face of all the platform committee members who volunteered much of their time to work on the 2008 platform.
The pinnacle of unethical behavior was the revelation of a confidential script that was used by the McCain campaign in conjunction with party leadership to influence the outcome of the convention. After reviewing a copy of this script, I was appalled that the entire event was scripted. The script even included elected representatives such as Gene Ward.
Another appalling fact was that the chair, Sam Aiona, also had his rulings scripted. The chair is supposed to be fair during the proceedings, but this demonstrates that he was not. All the delegates in attendance witnessed a staged act of which the outcome was already predetermined. This was a waste of money and cost honest delegates a great deal of money, especially those who flew in from neighboring islands.
After the convention, several delegates apologized to the Ron Paul delegation for what had just occurred during the proceedings. This shows that the GOP leadership only further divided the Hawaii Republican Party. It also demonstrates that many honest Republicans believe that the Ron Paul supporters were not the “extremists” the GOP leadership and McCain camp claimed. The Ron Paul campaign simply wanted a fair election process.
The outcome of this convention clearly demonstrates that a change in party leadership must take place at the next convention in 2009. We cannot allow these types of acts to continue within our local party. It has already been shown by many honest conservative Republicans that the Hawaii GOP has failed to market itself to the state in order to defeat the Democratic majority. One such group is the Reform Republican Victory Caucus (RRVC) that has been recently established.
The RRVC has asked me to co-chair their committee and I have accepted. As such I am withdrawing as the Republican candidate for Congressional District 1. The party leadership has refused to support candidates such as myself for elected office, and has done them a great injustice in their failure to create a strong Republican message. My time and the money of my supporters will be better spent to reform the current party. I will make it my personal goal to affect such change.
We must change party leadership before we can run successful candidates for elected office. Beginning a local political campaign five months before November without a Republican message will only fail to elect members of our party. A strong GOP message must be delivered in advance, before candidates run for office. The official Hawaii GOP Web site doesn’t even list the principles that our party believes in. I have seen high school clubs advertise better than our party. Because of this I predict that the GOP will suffer serious losses during the November elections.
I challenge all members of the Hawaii Republican Party to take a principled stance so that we may avoid future impropriety such as those that occurred at the state convention. We must stand together to elect party leaders with such principles that will work to create a strong message that will be delivered to the citizens of Hawaii.
Daniel Brackins is co-chair of the Reform Republican Victory Caucus and Hawaii Assistant State Coordinator for Ron Paul 2008 PCC. Brackins has a B.A. in Political Science from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and is currently finishing up his M.B.A. at Hawaii Pacific University. He has presented his economic research throughout the United States and Japan, and has been a political consultant for various political candidates. For more information visit http://www.danielbrackins2008.com or send email to: mailto:info@danielbrackins2008.com
HawaiiReporter.com reports the real news, and prints all editorials submitted, even if they do not represent the viewpoint of the editors, as long as they are written clearly. Send editorials to mailto:Malia@HawaiiReporter.com
VOTE 2008!...
© 2008 Hawaii Reporter, Inc.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
MN GOP Chair misuses his office to encourage McCain turnout
Ron Carey is misusing his office of Chairman to encourage turnout only of delegates for one candidate. The Republican Party Bylaws clearly forbid this activity.
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Revolution in Idaho: 24% for Ron Paul!
In a stunning upset victory for the Ron Paul Revolution, Presidential Candidate Ron Paul obtained 24% of the vote in yesterday’s Republican primary, by far his best showing in all primaries so far.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Protesters Interrupt McCain Speech In Denver
DENVER -- A least three groups of protesters interrupted the beginning of Republican presidential candidate John McCain's campaign speech at the University of Denver campus Tuesday morning.His speech was billed as a foreign policy address.Link to Full Speech: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/16402756/detail.html
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Insanity
Nothing alarms me more than the thought of an irrational person in the White House. I'm OK with stupid. I can live with venal. I can tolerate a womanizer, even a drunk, but a crazy person in command of our nuclear forces gives me the heebie-jeebies. Article by Charley Reese
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
McCain suffers right wing backlash on immigration flip-flop
After running into problems with grassroots conservatives over his support for an immigration bill that would have offered citizenship to illegal immigrants, John McCain promised that he would deal with border security first. Now a statement by McCain which suggests he has reversed his position yet again is leading to rumbles of discontent.
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