Cap and trade liveblog, part 3: (Mini)-Filibuster; Vote time; Final vote – passes 219-212

By Michelle Malkin  •  June 26, 2009 06:00 PM

Scroll for updates…7:17pm Eastern – Monstrosity passes 219-212 with 8 GOP turncoat votes…needed 218 votes…GOP turncoats made the difference…roll call vote link below…

It has been a wild day on the House floor. GOP leader John Boehner is going to read the entire 300-page late-night manager’s amendment into the record. Good to see some fight left in the GOP. This is must see TV.

Update: Well, the “filibuster” was a mini-filibuster. Boehner should have read entire bill. Then read entire suppressed Carlin EPA report. We are headed to vote on final passage…

Hold your breath.

Meanwhile, a glimmer of hope:

Passing President Obama’s “cap and trade” energy program would cost the average Oklahoma family $3,200 a year, Sen. Jim Inhofe said Friday, but he’s confident the measure will be killed in the Senate no matter what happens in the House of Representatives.

The Tulsa Republican, a longtime critic of what he considers “this hoax called global warming,” made his latest statements during a morning stop in Shawnee while House members in Washington were preparing to vote on the controversial issue.

“Between the years of 1998 and 2005, I was the only member of the United States Senate who would take on what I call ‘the Hollywood elitists’ and the United Nations on this hoax called global warming and I went through seven years of purgatory on that issue.

“But now I’ve been redeemed and the vast majority of the scientific community has now said Inhofe’s right and the United Nations is wrong and those individuals … have now said ‘no, the science is not there and these are natural cycles.”

7:13pm: Less than 3 minutes left. There are 7 GOP turncoats with recorded YEA votes.

What were their payoffs???

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HERE IS THE ROLL CALL VOTE.

GOP Turncoats include: Bono Mack; Castle Kirk Lance LoBiondo McHugh Reichert Smith(NJ)

GOP members not voting: Flake and Sullivan.

WHY?

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  1. #201
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:10 pm, mattm said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 7:52 pm, xler8bmw said:

    REMEMBER IT PASSED UNREAD!

    That’s the most disturbing part. These morons are passing crap they never even read.

  2. #202
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:12 pm, Jvette said:

    Welcome to serfdom. We work for them now.

  3. #203
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:12 pm, Jeff said:

    Apparently, Flake is in Mobile,AL now.
    Nice, to see he has his priorities straight.

  4. #204
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:14 pm, NestingHawk said:

    That Heritage report said that this doesn’t go into effect until 2012. Surely Obama isn’t going to get it repealed just in time and use it as political capital for the 2012 race, counting on Republicans to be about as effective at pointing out it was his party’s fault as they were at publicizing the actual cause of the so-called housing crisis?

  5. #205
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:14 pm, Jeff said:

    OT Sanford says he hurt his mistress before apologizing to his family…
    Stay classy…
    sarc

  6. #206
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:15 pm, dadinseattle said:

    Dave Reichert in WA(famous for his work as Sheriff in the Green River Serial Killer case) has become worthless, from a strong proponent for national security– to now having voted for tarp, bailouts and Cap and trade…he needs to go!
    The RNC needs to find replacement candidates asap and withdraw any support for these candidates, they continue to destroy the Republican party!

  7. #207
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:16 pm, flenser said:

    Ah, they don’t obey the laws thay pass anyway, why bother to pretend to write them?

  8. #208
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:18 pm, MacEamonn said:

    I see there are 219 people who should never be allowed to serve as dogcatcher for their local community, let alone serve in the US Congress. We need to make sure as many as possible learn that lesson in 2010.

  9. #209
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:18 pm, Red Ted said:

    It is curious as to why Flake didn’t vote, but even if they had, would it change the outcome? The Red Dog republicans voted their consituents, or think it won’t pass the Senate saving their political arses?

  10. #210
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:21 pm, stillontheroad said:

    Without even reading the freakin thing — AGAIN!!

  11. #211
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:21 pm, Jeff said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:18 pm, Red Ted said:

    It’s principle…Maybe he could have ‘talked’ to a few reps…Thing is, he did not vote. Unless a family member was in the hospital…He is paid to represent us. Simple concept really…

  12. #212
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm, Jeff said:

    I was secretly hoping those yellow dog republicans would change their votes at the last second.

  13. #213
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm, WarTip said:

    The most disturbing part to me is the erosion of our nation.

    Just saying …

  14. #214
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm, Khyris said:

    The GOP should explore bringing suit with the aim of declaring “placeholder provisions” make the whole bill unconstitutional.

    If Line Item Veto is unconstitutional, Line Item Insert sure as heck is too.

  15. #215
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm, sbw999 said:

    Why why why would any Republican vote for this garbage??? Why????? *** damn them.

  16. #216
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:23 pm, teachem2 said:

    I just lost all my dinner. I have little hope that the Senate will do anything to stop this lunacy. The Dems (and turncoat RINOs) are bound and determined to drive us into an irreversible depression.

    I never thought the federal government would dictate so much of my daily life. We are currently trying to find a larger house which we desperately need, but at this rate, we may have to stay where we are because when all is said and done, with inflation and this stupid crap and trade nonsense, we won’t be able to afford it.

  17. #217
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm, Romeo13 said:

    God… this whole thing makes me sick.

  18. #218
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Yet the same GOP leadership that orchestrated the 2006 and 2008 election disasters remains in charge and can’t mount a respectable opposition to the Dems is STILL in charge.

    GOP=RIP

  19. #219
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm, Romeo13 said:

    And on Fox?

    Wall to wall M. Jackson…

  20. #220
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:25 pm, WarTip said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:16 pm, flenser said:

    Ah, they don’t obey the laws thay pass anyway, why bother to pretend to write them?

    To control we the people and hold us in bondage and subjugation.

  21. #221
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm, JT said:

    I’d love to take all the conservatives and start a new country, and watch these bags of liberal dung implode.

    I’d be willing to separate Red/Blue. I’m thinking of leaving the United States, and moving to Texas.

  22. #222
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm, nativeaz08 said:

    Oh man … according to JD Hayworth, Jeff Flake was in Alabama because his daughter is in the Miss Teen USA pageant. Damn it.

  23. #223
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:28 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Here are the telephone numbers for the 8 turncoats.

    All start with (202) 225-

    Bono, CA 5330
    Castle, DE 4165
    Kirk, IL 4385
    LoBiondo, NJ 6572
    Lance, NJ 5361
    McHugh, NY 4611
    Reichert, WA 7761
    Smith, NJ 3765

    Call them and voice your disappointment. Pass it on!!

    Also, I’ve heard that Rep. Flake had a family emergency.

  24. #224
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:32 pm, right_on said:

    Just more proof that we need to take care of things ourselves, and NOT depend on the current slate of politicians, regardless of party affiliation.

    This is America…if they haven’t figured that out yet, then it’s time for them to leave. Only morons, and those with a statist agenda (yeah, I know…one and the same) would ever vote for this surrender of liberty.

    Recalls, impeachments, lawsuits are needed…whatever it takes to get them out. The sooner, the better.

  25. #225
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:34 pm, madmonkphotog said:

    I just found these numbers from a friend of Facebook:

    Bono Mack (CA) 202-225-5330 Castle (DE) 202-225-4165 Kirk (IL) 202-225-4835 Lance (NJ) 202-225-5361 Lobiondo (NJ) 202-225-6572 McHugh (NY) 202-225-4611 Reichart (WA) 202-225-7761 Chris Smith (NJ) 202-225-3765

  26. #226
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:35 pm, MrOlympia said:

    Any comment from Rev Wright as to how this will help “his” black theology people?

    How about you Mr. Ghostwriter Ayers? How will this help anyone other than firms like GE and politicians? Please tell me Mr Domestic bomb planting terrorist?

    Michelle O how will this help the kids of our nation? This is taking food out of their mouths and clothes off their backs. Cmon MO blame all this on the White Man or tell us why its a good thing?

    President Obama…….no higher taxes on 95% of Americans? This is higher taxes for 100%. Obama is the biggest liar in US history. How much GE stock does Obama own, how did he get it and when?

  27. #227
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:37 pm, Jeff said:

    Ummm…Will the military have to purchase carbon credits for training and operations ?
    Seems like a back-door way to gut our military too…

  28. #228
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:38 pm, dadinseattle said:

    Would anybody want to follow these leaders
    to survive if they were on a desert island?

    They would get everyone dead within hours!

    Gilligan would make a better leader!

    This Congress is the joke of all time!

  29. #229
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:42 pm, Jeff said:

    Flake wasn’t there because he wanted to see his daughter in the Junior Miss pageant ! Not, what I would consider an emergency…

  30. #230
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:54 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Rep. Flake ~
    family emergency or teen beauty pageant?

    I’d like to know which one!

  31. #231
    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm, Jeff said:

    Beauty pageant…Mobile,AL quarter finals tonight…not, even the finals. Lots of folks in Phoenix are furious…KFYI has him wienie of the week in a landslide…40-1

  32. #232
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:00 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    I believe the seeds of the next American Revolution were very likely sewn with this travesty.

    Marxist lunatics are now running the federal government. No sane person can possibly argue to the contrary.

    I am an American citizen. I will not be enslaved.

  33. #233
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:01 pm, Jeff said:

    well said wareagle…

  34. #234
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:03 pm, FireBlogger said:

    What a country. Only talk of M.J. on Fox News.

    This Cap and Trade bill is one of the biggest take downs in American history and the one news outlet that might understand this can only concentrate on Michael.

    Amazing, almost like we deserve to be screwed.

  35. #235
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:03 pm, RedRepub said:

    Ya know:

    I don’t usually support outing gays, but when one does something so heinous and antithetical to the U.S., ya just gotta step up..

    Mark Kirk!!!!!!!!!!!

  36. #236
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:04 pm, Jeff said:

    I’m thinking Murdoch got a little quid pro quo on this one…

  37. #237
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:08 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Jeff ~
    Thx for setting the story straight.

    Flake is a Turncoat too!

  38. #238
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:08 pm, Ragspierre said:

    I am an American citizen. I will not be enslaved.

    As the great cop character in The Untouchables (Mike Mallone?) said,

    “What are you prepared to do about it…?”

  39. #239
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:10 pm, xler8bmw said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 8:22 pm, Khyris said:

    Line item veto was unconstitutional at the time because of how it was written by congress. But, SC gave a defacto law for them to re-write it and comeback they have yet to do it!

  40. #240
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:11 pm, Little Ma said:

    Nor will I, WarEagle! The next American Revolution starts today. Who will lead us?

  41. #241
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:14 pm, Ragspierre said:

    Who will lead us?

    Nobody can wait for a leader. We have to step out.

  42. #242
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:15 pm, Jeff said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:08 pm, rightwingmom

    No problem…Being Arizona’s rep for American Junior Miss is an honor but, Flake did not have to be there this evening. He made a choice and will be judged by his choices. If supporting your daughters events is more important…Fine. Just, do not claim to represent me. Get a private sector job.

  43. #243
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:15 pm, xler8bmw said:

    Just a suggestion…..read or re-read the Frnch Revolution because that is what is happening here!

  44. #244
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm, wren said:

    Let’s start working on the 2010 election!

    Jesse Kelly is running to represent the 8th Congressional District in Arizona against Democrat Gabrielle Giffords.

    Giffords voted in favor of the Cap & Tax bill. It is time to VOTE HER OUT OF OFFICE!

    Here is Jesse Kelly’s website.

    http://www.votejessekelly.com/

    What can you folks in Arizona tell us about Jesse Kelly?

  45. #245
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:20 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:11 pm, Little Ma said:

    Nor will I, WarEagle! The next American Revolution starts today. Who will lead us?

    there were many leaders in our first revolution…need I say more…

  46. #246
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:21 pm, JConrad999 said:

    Remember when America was a free country? When junk science and fear mongering was laughed at? Somehow, the left has twisted things, in such a way, to control people more and more.

    Paradise lost.

  47. #247
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:23 pm, khan said:

    One of these days people will wake up and learn to vote Libertarian. I don’t know why y’all keep expecting the GOP to give you different results.

  48. #248
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:26 pm, Boomer said:

    I had a feeling in my gut this morning (stomach was doing flip flops) that this piece of excrement would pass today. At least the Congress critters from Idaho were smart enough to vote NO. They would never be able to return if they had gone the other way. Everyone I have talked to about this is livid to hell with the Tea Parties it is time for some good old fashioned Western neck tie parties for these traitors. I’m sure the tree of liberty will be an accommodating place it is long overdue some watering with the blood of tyrants. It is time for fly over country to succeed from the tyranny of the beltway. Give me liberty or give me death!

    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE (mo-lone lah-veh) Translation: Come and take them!

  49. #249
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:27 pm, Jeff said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm, wren said:

    Seems to be a very good candidate, from what I hear so far. Simcox is running against McCain so, I’m thinking McCain will retire soon. Looks like we are getting some strong people throwing their hats in the ring so far.
    Time to make RINO’s an endangered species.

  50. #250
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:28 pm, jjmurphy said:

    Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it,

    We all where this came from. I believe the despots in D.C are way past “destructive” at this point.

  51. #251
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:35 pm, Hangfire said:

    How will anyone ever be charged with “Contempt of Congress” again? How could any sane individual have anything but contempt for Congress?

  52. #252
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:37 pm, Jeff said:

    I’m planning a run for office myself…Change must come from those who demand it.

  53. #253
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:38 pm, chilloutyo said:

    When O was elected I decided to retire and leave the country for good. Even Fox news (except Glenn Beck) apparently thinks Michael Jackson is worth full time coverage and doesn’t give a damn about the largest tax increase in US history passing congress. Nobody in the government or MSM seems to be paying attention as this country is being sent down the toilet. After attending a TEA party in DC last March, I decided to retire but not to leave…yet. The crowd was small, but maybe there was still hope.

    Pretty much the entire government and the courts are corrupt and need to be thrown out of their jobs:
    1) Black Panthers intimidating voters in Philly — nothing to see here
    2) Numerous cities that have more voters than eligible population — nothing to see here
    3) O illegally fires an Inspector General about to prosecute his buddy — nothing to see here
    4) Conyers drops investigation into ACORN due to higher authority — nothing to see here
    5) Numerous cases against high-level congresspeople involved in corruption — nothing to see here
    6) The Supreme Court passes when the government screws secured bondholders to help their union buddies — nothing to see here.
    7) etc.

    We need to be out in the streets in massive numbers. Several million extremely angry people on the DC Mall and in state capitals around the country might get someone to pay attention. Talking and blogging is not going to cut it. If we don’t get the numbers, I will give up and buy a one way ticket outta here — if you don’t fight, you WILL get what you deserve!

  54. #254
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:43 pm, dan708 said:

    RRRAAALLLFFF! There now, I feel better. Sad to say, we now have to rely on the Great Deliberative Body, the Senate. With our luck, the Minnesota courts will find in favor of Al Franken just in time to shut off Repub attempts to block Senate passage of this piece of legislative garbage.

  55. #255
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm, happyscrapper said:

    I think one person voted yes, then switched back to no when they saw their vote was not needed.

    We need to name that weasel. Talk about a cop-out! Did that person think they were safe by doing that? Coward!!

  56. #256
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:47 pm, Jeff said:

    We need to name that weasel. Talk about a cop-out! Did that person think they were safe by doing that? Coward!!

    Probably just drunk and hit the wrong button…

  57. #257
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:47 pm, wren said:

    To: Jeff #250

    Great! Be sure to let us all know when you are ready to announce your candidacy!!!

    Who else knows who will be running against anybody who voted for the Cap & Tax bill?

    And who are the candidates for Senate, to make sure we hold our Senators’ feet to the fire too!!!

    We need to start the 2010 campaign NOW!

  58. #258
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:47 pm, karenhasfreedom said:

    How would Flake being there to vote no changed the fact that they had 219 yes votes?

    Rather than use him as a scape goat, let’s focus on the 8 turn coats and donating to their primary challengers and getting their backsides bounced out of Congress.

    Also, time to full court press the Senate. When are those traitors going to vote on this?

  59. #259
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm, happyscrapper said:

    I called my sister when I heard the bill had passed. She is a moderate, leans a bit left but not overly political. She always claims to be informed and up to date on the issues. I was upset when I called and started ranting a bit. She said I was scaring her and I sounded very radical. I told her I was upset about the cap and trade bill and she said “What is a cap and trade bill?” Enough said.

  60. #260
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm, dan708 said:

    After checking the roll call, I see that my guy Tim Holden (PA) was among the Dems who voted against. A moral victory, but little more. Time to start hounding the senators!

  61. #261
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:48 pm, Jeff said:

    It should be interesting…If any others are thinking about running but, concerned about gaining the signatures to do so…Hire ACORN…you’ll have all you need in an afternoon…
    ;)

  62. #262
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm, madmonkphotog said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:27 pm, Jeff said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm, wren said:

    Seems to be a very good candidate, from what I hear so far. Simcox is running against McCain so, I’m thinking McCain will retire soon. Looks like we are getting some strong people throwing their hats in the ring so far.
    Time to make RINO’s an endangered species extinct.

    There. I fixed it.

  63. #263
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:50 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Probably just drunk and hit the wrong button…

    It must have been that Kennedy kid. Oh well, back to rehab.

  64. #264
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:50 pm, Jeff said:

    How would Flake being there to vote no changed the fact that they had 219 yes votes?

    It’s called…Representing your constituents.

  65. #265
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm, Lindsay said:

    Is there any hope of this getting defeated in the Senate? Or was the House our best shot?

  66. #266
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm, Jeff said:

    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:50 pm, happyscrapper said:
    Probably just drunk and hit the wrong button…
    It must have been that Kennedy kid. Oh well, back to rehab.

    LOL…
    :)

  67. #267
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    Sullivan (R-OK) is in the Betty Ford Clinic dealing with alcohol addiction. The Dims yanked Patrick Kennedy out of his rehab to vote for this Crappin’ Tax bill. If the RNC had cojones the Republican Representatives who voted for this would be ostracized and stripped from any positions of responsibility.

    I know my Senators (Inhofe and Coburn) will vote against this monstrosity, but I don’t hold out hope that they can stop it.

    When electric bills, gas bills, oil bills, and vehicle fuel bills skyrocket, we need to ensure that this gets laid squarely at the feet of the Dims from Da One on down.

    Hope is not a plan; not all change is good. WE are the civilian national security force! This might be a good time to start acting like it. When the Dims watch the protests in Teheran, they need to remember that unlike the Iranian people, we have guns, too. The resistance is here; the resistance is now! RESIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ECS

  68. #268
    On June 26th, 2009 at 9:57 pm, wren said:

    There is a spontaneous TEA PARTY in San Jose right now (7pm Pacific Time, Friday)to protest the Cap & Tax bill.

    The San Jose TEA PARTY is across from the Fairmont Hotel at San Fernando and South Market Streets (near the stage.)

    If you are in the San Jose area, go join the TEA PARTY!!!

  69. #269
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:02 pm, DirkBelig said:

    Even if Flake had missed his little girl’s real important thing to vote for this abomination, it wouldn’t have made the difference. Too many Vichy Stupid Party members jumped the aisle.

    The bill passed by 7 votes. 8 RINOs voted for it. Just as the three traitors – Specter, Snowe, Collins – made porkulus happen, we now have these eight losers to thank for their treasons against this nation.

    In addition to the Traitor Eight, we should know who the 44 patriotic Democrats were who voted against it. You are either for the COUNTRY or against it and those 44 Dems should be thanked for voting with their fellow citizens and not their fascist party.

  70. #270
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:05 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Once again, a bunch of unqualified people making decisions for the rest of the country. I don’t know what else to do. Luckily, my congressman voted AGAINST it, and I’m in CA…believe that one.

  71. #271
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:06 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    BLACKFIVE found the answer to the media’s ignoring the Teheran protests in favor of covering the death of Michael Jackson. Maybe we could use this with pictures of the Crappin’ Tax proponents instead of mullahs and the Holocaust denier.

    It’s a hoot!

    ECS

  72. #272
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:08 pm, rightwingmom said:

    DirkBelig ~
    Excellent point.

    Anyone have the Dems. names who voted correctly.

  73. #273
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:08 pm, rightwingmom said:

    DirkBelig ~
    Excellent point.

    Anyone have the Dems. names who voted correctly?

  74. #274
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:09 pm, wren said:

    Here is a 2010 Senate Candidate for you to consider.

    Chuck DeVore is a Republican running against Senator Barbara Boxer in California.

    Chuck’s web site is:
    http://www.chuckdevore.com/index.asp

    Chuck’s twitter feed today talks about the need to defeat the Cap & Trade bill.

    Be sure to remind Barbara Boxer that you will be working to vote her out of office when you call her to tell her to vote against the Senate version of the Cap & Trade bill.

    Donations to conservative candidates before June 30 will help to show how much support they have as we approach 2010!

  75. #275
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:09 pm, happyscrapper said:

    These spontaneous tea parties are going to start springing up everywhere soon. We can’t wait to organize them…we need to be ready to jump in when appropriate. Tonight would have been a perfect chance to really get our voices heard if we had hundreds of rallies across the country in response to this travesty of a bill. I just don’t know what else to do. I think I am going to lose sleep over this tonight. After talking to my sister and getting a dose of the cluelessness that is out there, I am feeling very hopeless right now. I’m off to bed to toss and turn. And pray.

  76. #276
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:14 pm, wren said:

    To: Happyscrapper #273

    Spontaneous TEA PARTIES tonight or tomorrow around the country is a great idea!

    The San Jose TEA PARTY got started by calling KSFO radio to spread the word on where to meet. That can happen around the country!

  77. #277
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:14 pm, karenhasfreedom said:

    Well RINO traitor Giffords has this challenger in Arizona. So far the right words are on the front page of the website. Everyone should donate at least $25 today as a protest donation. Let’s help the people who live in traitor districts to get rid of their RINOs.
    (From the website for Jesse Kelly)

    Republican for Arizona’s Eighth DistrictDuncan Hunter visit – for details on the Duncan Hunter fundraisers please visit the EVENTS page of the web site.

    Congress must get spending under control. Our nation did not become great through the interference and control of a centralized government in Washington. It is precisely the lack of an intrusive government that has given Americans the freedom to build our great nation.

    The trillions in spending to facilitate government expansion must stop. The bailouts must stop. Taxes must remain low for all Americans and Arizona businesses alike.

    For too long our borders have remained unsecured with drugs and violence pouring in at an alarming rate. Southern Arizona has seen its crime rise dramatically while politicians in Washington do nothing but talk.

    Unnecessarily high health care costs are crippling small businesses. Tort reform must begin now in order to bring health care costs under control.

    The ever expanding government bureaucracy conveys too much power into the hands of unelected individuals. We need leadership in Washington that is not beholden to special interest groups or swayed by the political appeal of earmarks.

    We need someone who represents Arizona first. We need a leader in Congress who understands small businesses, fiscal responsibility, and the importance of individual liberty. Jesse Kelly is that leader.

  78. #278
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:19 pm, chilloutyo said:

    Dick Morris said it correctly tonight on Hannity…ALL the Democrats wanted to vote for this bill. The vulnerable Dems were ALLOWED to vote Nay after Pelosi was sure the bill would win anyway. The final vote had only one more Aye vote than necessary. Now all those vulnerable Dems can go back to their voters and say: “See, I voted against it”. They are counting on the pervasive apathy of their constituents.

  79. #279
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:20 pm, Meloff said:

    Seriously, had to watch a movie with the kids. . . might have to start taking medication or something. This is so darn frustrating. I know that Some have praised all our efforts to make this difficult to pass – but it is still losing.

    Hope we can end this in the Senate!

    And if an impromtu tea party kicks up in NC, then I’m there. With the fam.

  80. #280
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:27 pm, Bruce said:

    I am weary of being betrayed by the Republican Party. Conservatives have no voice in D.C. There is no opposition. The GOP are a bunch of compliant self-serving,unprincipled sissies who might just as well be Democrats.

    This Boehner dude needs to be extricated. His leadership is practically non-existant, seeing he is unable to keep the GOP together as a cohesive unit.

    Cap and trade is an abominable concept that is designed to further entrench the power-elite class in government while increasing the ranks of the poor. This is unconstitutional legislation that will hurt many Americans, yet, the GOP is willing to go along with it.

    The spineless jellyfish Republicans who voted for this bill should be forced to leave the party. PERIOD. Better yet, how about we all get together and get some regime change in Washington? Let’s go!!

  81. #281
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:32 pm, bjc said:

    *These Tea Parties must transform into a unified front at some point in time; And that unified front must stay independent of any party or party front man(Newt); The GOP and the DEMs have taken turns destroying this nation, so we need to wrest control by targeting those to oust in 2010; We have 226 to start with, one bite at a time, and the trash will be on the curb over the next 2 to 3 election cycles.

  82. #282
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:34 pm, rightwingmom said:

    At least the Fox website has reduced the size of MJ’s photo.

    The Cap & Tax debacle is next to it and almost the same size.

    PRIORITIES!!!

  83. #283
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Here are the telephone numbers for the 8 turncoats.

    All start with (202) 225-

    Bono, CA 5330
    Castle, DE 4165
    Kirk, IL 4385
    LoBiondo, NJ 6572
    Lance, NJ 5361
    McHugh, NY 4611
    Reichert, WA 7761
    Smith, NJ 3765

    Call them and voice your disappointment. Pass it on!!

  84. #284
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm, JoAnn in VA said:

    Tea Party Patriots are organising nationwide protests for tomorrow, Saturday across the USA at federal courthouses- get the info at http://teapartypatriots.ning.com/ and http://www.teapartypatriots.org/. Make a sign, show up TAKE IT TO THE STREETS!!! Make stop signs, ask “Where is our voice? Where is OUR choice?” Let the Cap and Traitors know that We The People are coming for them!

  85. #285
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:40 pm, rightisright said:

    In addition to the Traitor Eight, we should know who the 44 patriotic Democrats were who voted against it. You are either for the COUNTRY or against it and those 44 Dems should be thanked for voting with their fellow citizens and not their fascist party.

    some of these 44 dems that voted against this bill did so to keep their cushy jobs there was no patriotic move on their part. Some voted against it because it wasn’t strong enough to save the planet, like my congressman DeFazio in Oregon. He voted no on the stimulus bill because the proposed tax increase wasn’t enough…try die hard lefty. Sometimes these people are a Juan McShame from the other side of the aisle…not done thinking of America, trust me on that one.

  86. #286
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:43 pm, thelcabroadside said:

    Here is a full size pictures I just put together of all the turncoats. Post it and send it to everyone you know:)

    http://thelcabroadside.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/global-warming-tax-of-the-century/

  87. #287
    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:47 pm, rightisright said:

    “See, I voted against it”. They are counting on the pervasive apathy of their constituents.

    apathy or ignorance?

    I remember when I was younger(much), it was sorta of joke or comment in jest “two things you don’t talk about are religion and politics”…to many have taken that to heart.

  88. #288
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:07 pm, TanyaB said:

    I’m with you Elm Creek Smith,RESIST!!
    My two Senators are also Inhoff and Coburn. They will be fighting this for sure. Inhoff hates the global warming crowd already.
    My representative is Boren a dem He said he was 100 per cent against it. Probably because he’s in an “at risk” area.

  89. #289
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:26 pm, englishqueen01 said:

    That Heritage report said that this doesn’t go into effect until 2012.

    So what can we do to get this rolled back or repealed before then?

    HOW DO WE FIGHT THIS NONSENSE?

  90. #290
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:37 pm, Little Ma said:

    Okay, guys, I hear you. But I’m a woman, and I’m not savvy enough to be a leader.

    If the Atlanta Tea Party is still on, the sign I carry will read Liberty or Death. Last I heard, though, we’ve lost our venue and have no place to gather.

  91. #291
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:38 pm, wren said:

    To: englishqueen01 # 289

    Step 1 for fighting this nonsense:

    Grab a flag and join a TEA PARTY in front of your local Federal Courthouse tomorrow (Saturday) at Noon.

    On June 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm, JoAnn in VA said:
    Tea Party Patriots are organising nationwide protests for tomorrow, Saturday across the USA at federal courthouses- get the info at http://teapartypatriots.ning.com/ and http://www.teapartypatriots.org/. Make a sign, show up TAKE IT TO THE STREETS!!! Make stop signs, ask “Where is our voice? Where is OUR choice?” Let the Cap and Traitors know that We The People are coming for them!

  92. #292
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:41 pm, rightwingmom said:

    It’s time to CLEAN HOUSE!

    If your Rep. votes YEA, vote him/her out.

    If they voted NAY, donate $ to help a conservative beat a liberal 8 in 2010!

  93. #293
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:43 pm, wren said:

    To: Little Ma #290

    I read that the Atlanta Tea Party had combined with Cobb County to get a new venue.

    A Google search provided this link for more info:

    http://theconservativesentinel.blogspot.com/2009/06/gwinnett-tea-party-to-merge-with-cobb.html

  94. #294
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:43 pm, Ragspierre said:

    HOW DO WE FIGHT THIS NONSENSE?

    “There is only one sovereign remedy, namely, non-violent non-cooperation. Whether we advertise the fact or not, the moment we cease to support the government it dies a naturual death

    Gandhi is reputed to have said that.

    He learned the concept from America’s own Henry David Thoreau.

  95. #295
    On June 26th, 2009 at 11:48 pm, rightwingmom said:

    This isn’t much, but I began to use TheGroceryGame.com a year ago.

    I regularly get my grocery receipts with negative tax on them.

    Feels great to walk out w/ $200 in groceries, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. for only about $90
    …AND TO SEE -.17 CENTS IN TAX!

  96. #296
    On June 27th, 2009 at 12:23 am, Little Ma said:

    wren, thanks. I have just now joined the Tea Party Patriots org. The latest info on their site is “The original Atlanta Tea Party at Gwinnett Place Mall was forced to cancel by a billionaire Obama supporter. (my note: Simon Corp. et al) So join us at the Capitol instead.”

    New location is the State Capitol Bldg. in downtown Atlanta, on Sat., July 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

    Impromptu Tea Party Protest Against Cap & Trade: Same place – Capitol Bldg. on Sat., June 27th at 12:00 noon.

  97. #297
    On June 27th, 2009 at 1:47 am, okiedokie said:

    For everyone of these “representatives” who voted for this bill without having read it, I have a nice 73 page contract I would like for them to sign, where they can purchase my house & car.

    Needless to say, I will be profiting about 27 trillion dollars on the sale.

  98. #298
    On June 27th, 2009 at 1:51 am, By Choice said:

    Jeff Flake would have voted NO if he had been there but had a family obligation (oh God, not another Sanford!! only kidding–I hope)
    http://flake.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=134743 His one no vote wouldn’t have made a difference.

    BUT both AZ Dimocrap Congresspeople Gabrielle Giffords and Raul Grijalva’s “YES” votes would have turned the tide. The are both from Tucson, Giffords is my Rep. I called both until my fingers bled–never did get through. Can’t believe that the illegals in their districts were all that interested in Cap and Trade so I have to believe that they took their phones off the hook so they wouldn’t have to “hear us”. THEY are the two that caused this debacle and I intend to be all over them from now until they are out of office 2010.
    CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???

  99. #299
    On June 27th, 2009 at 4:42 am, a crapweasel said:

    Michelle, you put too much faith in the republican party. Most of them who are in Washington are not the same people that they portray themselves to be around election time.

  100. #300
    On June 27th, 2009 at 5:03 am, azcop said:

    wren…

    I was at some Jesse Kelly events today in Tucson, AZ. He had the Honorable Duncan Hunter campaigning and fundraising w/ him. Also, he has ads running on the Drudge Report in all 50 states.
    Former Marine combat veteran and some conservative endorsements piling up. Looks like he is the guy to knock Giffords onto an unemployment line.

    http://www.VoteJesseKelly.com/donate

    June 30th is finance report deadline. Donate to conservatives to show RINOs and Dems what they are in store for in 2010.

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