Comments on: What’s the matter with Toledo and Berkeley? Update: DeMint takes Semper Fi bill to Senate floor; blocked by Bingaman http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:07:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: http://eye-exercises-to-improve-vision.blogspot.com/2011/07/dangers-of-lie-everyone-has-told-lie.html http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-1168184 http://eye-exercises-to-improve-vision.blogspot.com/2011/07/dangers-of-lie-everyone-has-told-lie.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:17:32 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-1168184 <strong>Improve your vision naturally!...</strong> Thanks. Left you a trackback to help your readers improve eye vision naturally.... Improve your vision naturally!…

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]]> By: Cold Fury » Blog Archive » No contest http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-247600 Cold Fury » Blog Archive » No contest Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:38:29 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-247600 [...] right as rain. When it comes down to the seemingly eternal conflict between these men and women and the bedwetting liberal/socialist Democrats who so fear and despise them, my money’s on the Marines, and always will be, [...] [...] right as rain. When it comes down to the seemingly eternal conflict between these men and women and the bedwetting liberal/socialist Democrats who so fear and despise them, my money’s on the Marines, and always will be, [...]

]]> By: Where’s the Beef? Pork? « The Thinker http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-246468 Where’s the Beef? Pork? « The Thinker Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:40:33 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-246468 [...] article over at Hot Air about public relations and basic spin control; and another great piece at Michelle Malkin comparing Berkeley, CA and Toledo OH.  Both are excellent reads and I encourage everyone to go [...] [...] article over at Hot Air about public relations and basic spin control; and another great piece at Michelle Malkin comparing Berkeley, CA and Toledo OH.  Both are excellent reads and I encourage everyone to go [...]

]]> By: Straight_Talk_Luigi http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-246245 Straight_Talk_Luigi Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:33:20 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-246245 I tried calling, and no answer. What a surprise. I tried calling, and no answer.

What a surprise.

]]> By: magicky http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245973 magicky Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:15:49 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245973 Sent to Sen. Bingaman (with cc: Sen. Demint, Sen. Diane Feinstein and Sen. Boxer): Dear Senator Bingaman, On your website (http://bingaman.senate.gov/) you have announced that: I have consistently supported efforts to provide local, state, and federal law enforcement with the tools they need to combat crime. To keep our communities safe, we must not only be tough on crime, but also look for ways to address the root causes of illegal behavior. I have led efforts to provide additional resources for youth drop-out prevention programs, drug courts, and rehabilitation and treatment services. I have also constantly fought to uphold the rights enshrined in our Constitution and to protect the civil liberties that are the foundation of our democracy. In light of your successful attempt to block Senator DeMints’ Semper Fi bill (cutting off Berkeley earmarks) as an amendment to the Indian Health Care bill, I will say you are, at best, confused, and at worst, ignorant of the spirit of the Constitutions enumeration of this countries civil right. Senator DeMints bill has been promulgated in an effort to punish a City Council that has systematically blocked the civil rights of the Marine Corp and those who wish to support their mission. The Berkley City Council has transgressed the law of the land, and, as I see it, you are complicit in their efforts to debase the freedoms specifically delineated in the Constitution. Therefore, I call on you, Sir, to be a strong leader. A leader who would forgo patrician politics and take up the banner of one who truly and firmly has the Constitution as a guideline in all of his dealings within the Senate. Until then, I will continue to see you as an obstructionist Senator, more concerned with maintaining the status quo, and one who remains firmly wedded to bitter and divisive patrician politics. And, in closing, I say that sort of politics will be the downfall of this country. If you truly have concern for the American people as your goal, please reconsider your actions in regards to the Semper Fi bill. Remember, We The People <strong>DO</strong> have a long memory, and actions speak louder than words. Sent to Sen. Bingaman (with cc: Sen. Demint, Sen. Diane Feinstein and Sen. Boxer):

Dear Senator Bingaman,

On your website (http://bingaman.senate.gov/) you have announced that:

I have consistently supported efforts to provide local, state, and federal law enforcement with the tools they need to combat crime. To keep our communities safe, we must not only be tough on crime, but also look for ways to address the root causes of illegal behavior. I have led efforts to provide additional resources for youth drop-out prevention programs, drug courts, and rehabilitation and treatment services. I have also constantly fought to uphold the rights enshrined in our Constitution and to protect the civil liberties that are the foundation of our democracy.

In light of your successful attempt to block Senator DeMints’ Semper Fi bill (cutting off Berkeley earmarks) as an amendment to the Indian Health Care bill, I will say you are, at best, confused, and at worst, ignorant of the spirit of the Constitutions enumeration of this countries civil right.

Senator DeMints bill has been promulgated in an effort to punish a City Council that has systematically blocked the civil rights of the Marine Corp and those who wish to support their mission. The Berkley City Council has transgressed the law of the land, and, as I see it, you are complicit in their efforts to debase the freedoms specifically delineated in the Constitution.

Therefore, I call on you, Sir, to be a strong leader. A leader who would forgo patrician politics and take up the banner of one who truly and firmly has the Constitution as a guideline in all of his dealings within the Senate. Until then, I will continue to see you as an obstructionist Senator, more concerned with maintaining the status quo, and one who remains firmly wedded to bitter and divisive patrician politics. And, in closing, I say that sort of politics will be the downfall of this country.

If you truly have concern for the American people as your goal, please reconsider your actions in regards to the Semper Fi bill. Remember, We The People DO have a long memory, and actions speak louder than words.

]]> By: Beaker1214 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245764 Beaker1214 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:12:39 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245764 Well put, #9. Well put, #9.

]]> By: jcjones717 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245540 jcjones717 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:11:20 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245540 I sent the following email to Senator Bingaman, PLEASE LET SENATOR BINGAMAN KNOW ABOUT OUR DISPLEASURE WITH HIS ACTIONS: Dear Senator Bingaman, I am a regular citizen who has been writing my Senators and Representatives in Oklahoma to proclaim that Americans are tired of our Military being called murderers and rapists. The idea of protest is what makes America great, however, if this was only about peaceful protests in Berkeley, then why give a parking place in front of the recruiting office to one group only, this more than tinges on harassment. Berkeley City Council provided preferential treatment to one group over others and because they are purposely trying to block people from entering the Military Recruiting they are violating the civil rights of citizens of the USA. You as a Senator are asked to raise your hand and pledge to do what is in the best interest of our country, thereby also insuring it's citizens are protected by the best Military possible. Berkeley should not allow protesters to break laws and harass the very people that will be there for their city in case of a disaster and whose brave men and women will help even those that have spit, scorned, screamed, defaced property,and hurled profanities at them. This is an all volunteer military, Senator Bingaman, and your blocking of the vote against Earmarks for this city (a vote that has been called for by thousands of the citizens of the USA) is a slap in the face to true debate (along with misspending our taxpayer funds) and lack of consideration for the on going protection of its citizens. As you know, each individual decides to be in the American Military, and they have made an informed choice of their own to do so. Young men and Women are not being coerced or forced to join, therefore, you (by blocking the vote) are basically telling City Governments that it is alright for them to tell the Military Recruiters that they are "unwanted, uninvited guests." I, as a citizen of the United States will continue to voice my opinion against this lawbreaking, inconsiderate, unfair "rules" to every Senator, Representative, Presidential Candidate and anyone else who will listen. I expect that you will listen to the the majority of the people (you know, WE THE PEOPLE) and reconsider your intentions concerning this subject. This is not about politics,,,,,,THIS Mr. Senator is about justice, and protection of the American people by the faithful and brave Military men and women who can and do lay down their lives for us all. If Berkeley's City Council or Code Pink or any other group feel so strongly about disagreements with the administration and the Military, instead of punishing the individuals who are only serving, why don't they take those arguments to Congress, to the Pentagon, to the people who can actually change the policies (People like you, Senator Bingaman)? Is it fair for City Councils to attack people in the low level positions (those military people who are only doing their jobs)? People who cannot change policy if they wanted to. This is what makes these "rules" or "resolutions" particularly demeaning to me, and is why Berkeley needs to be held responsible financially for their desire to not want the military in their midst. Fair protest is one thing, giving a parking spot to one particular point of view and then sending a horrible message to these BRAVE MEN and WOMEN that they are not welcome is not only not fair, it is beyond the pale, and your actions in blocking the Semper Fi bill proprosed by Senator DeMint is also in that same hue. I sent the following email to Senator Bingaman, PLEASE LET SENATOR BINGAMAN KNOW ABOUT OUR DISPLEASURE WITH HIS ACTIONS:
Dear Senator Bingaman,
I am a regular citizen who has been writing my Senators and Representatives in Oklahoma to proclaim that Americans are tired of our Military being called murderers and rapists. The idea of protest is what makes America great, however, if this was only about peaceful protests in Berkeley, then why give a parking place in front of the recruiting office to one group only, this more than tinges on harassment. Berkeley City Council provided preferential treatment to one group over others and because they are purposely trying to block people from entering the Military Recruiting they are violating the civil rights of citizens of the USA. You as a Senator are asked to raise your hand and pledge to do what is in the best interest of our country, thereby also insuring it’s citizens are protected by the best Military possible. Berkeley should not allow protesters to break laws and harass the very people that will be there for their city in case of a disaster and whose brave men and women will help even those that have spit, scorned, screamed, defaced property,and hurled profanities at them.

This is an all volunteer military, Senator Bingaman, and your blocking of the vote against Earmarks for this city (a vote that has been called for by thousands of the citizens of the USA) is a slap in the face to true debate (along with misspending our taxpayer funds) and lack of consideration for the on going protection of its citizens. As you know, each individual decides to be in the American Military, and they have made an informed choice of their own to do so. Young men and Women are not being coerced or forced to join, therefore, you (by blocking the vote) are basically telling City Governments that it is alright for them to tell the Military Recruiters that they are “unwanted, uninvited guests.”

I, as a citizen of the United States will continue to voice my opinion against this lawbreaking, inconsiderate, unfair “rules” to every Senator, Representative, Presidential Candidate and anyone else who will listen. I expect that you will listen to the the majority of the people (you know, WE THE PEOPLE) and reconsider your intentions concerning this subject. This is not about politics,,,,,,THIS Mr. Senator is about justice, and protection of the American people by the faithful and brave Military men and women who can and do lay down their lives for us all.

If Berkeley’s City Council or Code Pink or any other group feel so strongly about disagreements with the administration and the Military, instead of punishing the individuals who are only serving, why don’t they take those arguments to Congress, to the Pentagon, to the people who can actually change the policies (People like you, Senator Bingaman)? Is it fair for City Councils to attack people in the low level positions (those military people who are only doing their jobs)? People who cannot change policy if they wanted to. This is what makes these “rules” or “resolutions” particularly demeaning to me, and is why Berkeley needs to be held responsible financially for their desire to not want the military in their midst.

Fair protest is one thing, giving a parking spot to one particular point of view and then sending a horrible message to these BRAVE MEN and WOMEN that they are not welcome is not only not fair, it is beyond the pale, and your actions in blocking the Semper Fi bill proprosed by Senator DeMint is also in that same hue.

]]> By: terrig http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245385 terrig Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:53:18 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245385 Once again Rusty gets it wrong about pacifist but he loves the military and wants them to take transgender individuals as well so in his world he knows what pacifism is. Whatever, there are many corpsmen who and others who serve in the medical field who are pacifists but whatever. My feelings about this outrage in Toledo and beserkly is disgust with these pigs. I understand that people in Ohio did get on the mayor and that is wonderful as are those who also go up against the stinko pinkos. Agreed nice to see the House has so much free time as to waste on this idiotic steroid mess. Anyone hear from Bear on his mtg with the councilmember? Once again Rusty gets it wrong about pacifist but he loves the military and wants them to take transgender individuals as well so in his world he knows what pacifism is. Whatever, there are many corpsmen who and others who serve in the medical field who are pacifists but whatever.
My feelings about this outrage in Toledo and beserkly is disgust with these pigs. I understand that people in Ohio did get on the mayor and that is wonderful as are those who also go up against the stinko pinkos.
Agreed nice to see the House has so much free time as to waste on this idiotic steroid mess.
Anyone hear from Bear on his mtg with the councilmember?

]]> By: Christian Soldier http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245360 Christian Soldier Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:45:40 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245360 Senators are not ROYALTY..... They work for us! How is it possible to have an ANONYMOUS hold on the Semper Fi 2008 act? or ANY other proposed legislation? Senators are not ROYALTY…..

They work for us!

How is it possible to have an ANONYMOUS hold on the Semper Fi 2008 act? or ANY other proposed legislation?

]]> By: md1964 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245260 md1964 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:12:26 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245260 According to his Website... Here is his Senator Bingaman's e-mail addy. I haven't tried it yet as everytime I start to compose one, I relize every 4th or 5th word is an Expletive senator_bingaman@bingaman.senate.gov According to his Website… Here is his Senator Bingaman’s e-mail addy. I haven’t tried it yet as everytime I start to compose one, I relize every 4th or 5th word is an Expletive

senator_bingaman@bingaman.senate.gov

]]> By: Archon http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245213 Archon Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:25:59 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245213 Grunt, #34, You mean the same Kennesaw, GA that passed a law making it mandatory for every able-bodied head-of-household to own a firearm and ammunition for said firearm (barring, of course, those who conscientously object, and persons barred federally from owning a firearm)? Grunt, #34,

You mean the same Kennesaw, GA that passed a law making it mandatory for every able-bodied head-of-household to own a firearm and ammunition for said firearm (barring, of course, those who conscientously object, and persons barred federally from owning a firearm)?

]]> By: Papa Louie http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245168 Papa Louie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:50:39 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245168 <blockquote>StandardDeviation said: “We’re trying to remain as neutral as possible.” No idiot, by letting people break the law you are refusing to do your job. </blockquote> Exactly right. If this were an abortion clinic and women were being prevented from entering, do you think the Berkeley police would remain neutral? Not a chance! I say congress should reinstitute the draft in all areas where recruitment centers are unwelcome. Then we will see how many High School students show up to protest in the future.

StandardDeviation said:
“We’re trying to remain as neutral as possible.”

No idiot, by letting people break the law you are refusing to do your job.

Exactly right. If this were an abortion clinic and women were being prevented from entering, do you think the Berkeley police would remain neutral? Not a chance!

I say congress should reinstitute the draft in all areas where recruitment centers are unwelcome. Then we will see how many High School students show up to protest in the future.

]]> By: spidgy http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245151 spidgy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:37:28 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245151 "Some of us have jobs." HAH! Maybe we should dial up OBL and ask him who *he* wants as POTUS... or we can wait for his next rambling video endorsement. “Some of us have jobs.” HAH!

Maybe we should dial up OBL and ask him who *he* wants as POTUS… or we can wait for his next rambling video endorsement.

]]> By: Barry F. http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-245131 Barry F. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:14:41 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/whats-the-matter-with-toledo-and-berkeley/#comment-245131 <blockquote>On February 14th, 2008 at 2:58 pm, Just A Grunt said: Well Congress has all the really big issues covered like steroids in baseball and football teams videotaping each other so the local governments just have to pick what is left.</blockquote> Well, you have a point there. Somebody has to deal with the small issues like GWOT, illegal immigration, treason, etc., while Congress handles the really pressing issues like whether or not someone was injected with HGH and/or steriods in the MLB. Thanks for reminding me, Grunt. *<em>sigh</em>*

On February 14th, 2008 at 2:58 pm, Just A Grunt said:

Well Congress has all the really big issues covered like steroids in baseball and football teams videotaping each other so the local governments just have to pick what is left.

Well, you have a point there. Somebody has to deal with the small issues like GWOT, illegal immigration, treason, etc., while Congress handles the really pressing issues like whether or not someone was injected with HGH and/or steriods in the MLB.

Thanks for reminding me, Grunt. *sigh*

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