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1. #1
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:33 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

   Thank you, Michelle! This needs to be a focal point right now.

2. #2
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:36 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

   Also, Michelle, please contact Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5). She is one of the four Republicans on the Rules Committee. Please use your blog and your voice on Fox News to amplify what she said from the House floor last Friday. (You can find it in the C-SPAN archives)

   The last thing the Slaughter House Democratic Socialists want is transparency and a spotlight on their words and actions.

3. #3
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm, TooMuchTime said:

   Each session will begin with this.

   There is nothing wrong with your television set…

4. #4
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, Regulus said:

   Congressman David Dreier … is joining his Republican colleagues today in calling for an open and transparent process when the Rules Committee considers healthcare reform, including the presence of cameras …

   Yeah, sure. Ain’t. Gonna. Happen.

   To entertain the thought of passing such a proposal in a donkey Congress presumes a number of things that simply are not so: that the donks give a tinker’s damn about transparency, that they have any sense of ethics or fair play, and that they are capable of even a little bit of shame.

   It has some theatrical value, but that’s all.

5. #5
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, TooMuchTime said:

   In case you’re too young to remember:

   * There is nothing wrong with your television set.
   * Do not attempt to adjust the picture.
   * We are controlling transmission.
   * We will control the horizontal.
   * We will control the vertical.
   * We can change the focus to a soft blur, or sharpen it to crystal clarity.
   * For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear.
   * You are about to participate in a great adventure.
   * You are about to experience the awe and mystery, which reaches from the inner mind to the Outer Limits.

6. #6
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

   “Open, transparent, and accountable” government?

   Transparency: an open letter to Barack Obama

7. #7
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:50 pm, GladzKravtz said:

   RedPill, love the first comment from your provided link:

   Why expect transparency from a guy who sealed his college records and refuses to reveal his SAT and LSAT scores.

8. #8
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:51 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

   I realize the Rules Committee is in the Legislative branch, not the Executive branch, but still…

   President Obama has committed to making his administration the most open and transparent in history…

   Seeing as this is Obama’s “signature legislation”, shouldn’t his “most open and transparent [administration] in history” be pushing the Rules Committee to be more… “open and transparent“???

9. #9
   On March 16th, 2010 at 2:54 pm, Flyoverman said:

   Set your DVD. If the cameras are turned on in that room it will resemble cockroaches running for cover when you turn the lights on. All the cameras will show is an empty room.

   Put another camera on the back door and watch Congressman looking like they’re scrambling out of a burning building.

10. #10
    On March 16th, 2010 at 2:55 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Just Words…

    Just Rules…

11. #11
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:00 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    * You are about to experience the awe and mystery, which reaches from the inner mind to the Outer Limits.

    Yes indeed and deep into your wallet and sovereignty. Rules are for fools–important people make up their own as they go along.

    Oh Lord IF Washington DC should ever to be hit by an earthquake now would be a good time.

    Shake some sense into them at it were.

12. #12
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    In a letter to Speaker Pelosi, Foxx along with Ranking Republican David Dreier (R-CA), Congressmen Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Pete Sessions (R-TX), pointed out that while the negotiations so far have been kept from public view, there is still an opportunity to honor the pledges for openness and transparency made by President Obama and Speaker Pelosi.

13. #13
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    This is off topic (sort of), but we are staring into the abyss of an economic disaster on the state and local levels.

    Seemingly obvious, but it’s worse than people think. State and local haven’t been cutting jobs, they used stimulus money to maintain them ‘hoping’ that everything would get back to ‘normal’.

    When the stimulus runs out, states are going to be in big big trouble.

    But here is the EMERGENCY! Gas prices. This past year gas has gone down in price. School busses, police cruisers, state vehicles all spend tax dollars on that gas.

    Winter was awful and budgets were strapped. Gas is going up and likely will continue. Federal stimulus money will run out.

    I’m not chicken little. . . but America is quickly running out of options and leadership in DC is trying to figure out how to waste even more money.

    From where I see it, throw in 10% unemployment and it looks real bad for a real long time. . . and our politicians (ie ‘representatives’) don’t seem to care.

14. #14
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm, Hangfire said:

    Famous Lies:

    1. “I am committed to making my administration the most open and transparent in history.”
    2. “I’m from the government; I’m here to help.”
    3. “I’m from squadron; I’m here as an observer only.”
    4. “No, honey; those jeans don’t make you look fat.”
    5. “The check’s in the mail.”
    6. “The dog ate my homework.”
    7. “After you finish Basic, you can get assigned to any installation you want.”
    8. “Actual mileage may vary.”
    9. “I’ve had a vasectomy.”
    10. “I’ll still respect you in the morning.”

15. #15
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:09 pm, docflash said:

    Why do we need a camera now?Nancy said this has been the most open and televised bill in the history of the Congress.I know,I saw her say it on TV.She wouldn’t lie to us would she?

16. #16
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:12 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    Let me put it this way. . . when a business or family runs out of money, you first prioritize in order of importance.

    First, you need food, clothing, shelter.

    Then transportation and other bills.

    If I’m out of money, the first thing that will go from the budget will be health insurance. I will try to stay healthy and not need the insurance. . . but to say it is a ‘necessity’ is a stretch.

    Here we are in an emergency and our federal government in control of all of our dollars decides to prioritize. The FIRST thing they are going to do with our limited resources is. . .

    PAY FOR EVERYONE’S HEALTH INSURANCE

    it’s absurd!

17. #17
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:18 pm, tarpon said:

    Our representative government is going third world rogue right before our very eyes.

    The Consent of the Governed will be satisfied.

18. #18
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:22 pm, 24Klady said:

    ThackerAgency
    Soooo true. I just ranted off about the same thing on the main thread MM has up. Where do liberals go to school? Has any one of them ever balanced a checkbook? Patients are now running the asylum.

19. #19
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On March 16th, 2010 at 2:44 pm, TooMuchTime said:
    In case you’re too young to remember:

    * There is nothing wrong with your television set.
    * Do not attempt to adjust the picture….

    Don’t forget Alcoa Presents:”One Step Beyond!”

    Wiki:
    Created by Merwin Gerard and produced by the prolific producer Collier Young, the program was hosted by John Newland, “your guide to the supernatural” (also credited as “Our guide into the world of the unknown”). Newland presented tales which explored paranormal events and various situations that defied logical explanation. Unlike other anthology programmers, this ABC network series episodes were presented in the form of straightforward thirty-minute docudramas, all said to be based on true events. Initially, the program included the corporate name of the sponsor Alcoa as its full title.

20. #20
    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:46 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Dreier Calls for Cameras in Rules Consolidation of Power Committee Hearing Room for Healthcare Debate

    More accurate.

21. #21
    On March 16th, 2010 at 4:05 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Reminds me of the scene from movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” where Butch is confronted by a giant cowboy who challenges him to knife fight.

    Butch: “Alright but before we fight, let’s talk about the rules”.

    Cowboy: “Huh?”

    Butch” “No rules! (kicks cowboy in groin and knocks him out with a punch”.

22. #22
    On March 16th, 2010 at 4:18 pm, Surveyor said:

    but, but….SHEP SMITH said “Deem and Pass” is used all the time! ?

    So what’s the problem?

    I mean, If SHEP SMITH thinks it’s OK….well then, by golly, let’s do it!

    /sarc

23. #23
    On March 16th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, emjem24 said:

    Transparency? What’s that? Transparency isn’t a tool of liars and fools. It never was.

    Dems have become the anti-Democracy, anti-freemdon, anti-opportunity party. Minorities, women, unionists, and gays flock to them to get what they think is theirs. Newsflash, no American owes you ANYTHING. You work for it like the rest of us.

    I think Americans need to demand the end to all these entitlement programs that benefit those who’d rather not participate in our country but suck up all its benefits. That includes: Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, SCHIP, public education (funded by property taxes), welfare, school lunch, housing, student loans, and Food Stamps. Unless you “qualify” you shouldn’t be getting any of these programs. There was a time when we didn’t have entitlements and we did okay as a country now we’re swimming in debt and unforeseen consequences.

    There are a lot of people who’ve funded babyboomer retirement (social security) and we’ll never see those funds again. Where’s our money? Will we ever see it?

    Never believe the federal government. Verify until you have a reason to trust. Sorry Ronnie.

24. #24
    On March 16th, 2010 at 4:28 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    But, but but….

    the chiiiiiildren!

    j/k

25. #25
    On March 16th, 2010 at 6:21 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On March 16th, 2010 at 3:22 pm, 24Klady said:
    ThackerAgency
    Soooo true. I just ranted off about the same thing on the main thread MM has up. Where do liberals go to school? Has any one of them ever balanced a checkbook? Patients are now running the asylum.

    This is what happens when you have an articulate, “clean” man with a gift of oratory and a well-oiled campaign machine, lots of money from “unknown sources”, National Endowment of the Arts putting out logos, pictures of the candidate with halos around his head, greek columns, fireworks, hired cheerleaders, promises to heal the sick and roll back the oceans, and a dumbed-down country who have been brainwashed from kindergarted through college. A man who is completely ill-equipped, with no leadership skills, no experience in governing, economics or foreign policy, elected as the most powerful man in the world. Now, what do we have? He bows to muslim kings, negotiates with terrorists, doesn’t really care if Iran gets nukes, insults the Queen of England and the PM of Israel, takes the side of Hamas, well, you get the picture. He hasn’t done a thing right since taking office, at least that I can see. Not only the WORST.PRESIDENT.EVER, but a complete marxist scumbag. Oh, and he took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Can we NOW call it treason? He must be impeached, and SOON! This country might not survive 3 more years of this madman.

26. #26
    On March 16th, 2010 at 6:22 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On March 16th, 2010 at 4:18 pm, Surveyor said:
    but, but….SHEP SMITH said “Deem and Pass” is used all the time! ?

    So what’s the problem?

    I mean, If SHEP SMITH thinks it’s OK….well then, by golly, let’s do it!

    /sarc

    Yup…that is why I crossed Shep Smith off my viewing list long ago. He is a moonbat in shep’s clothing.

27. #27
    On March 16th, 2010 at 7:21 pm, Hannibal said:

    Rupert Murdoch: “Mr. President, we would love to have you come on Fox News to discuss health care”.

    Barack Obama: “I am sorry Rup, I don’t do Fox, just don’t feel the love over there”.

    Rupert Murdoch: “Well, I could uh..send Shepard Smith into the green room and he..could uh… warm you up prior to the broadcast”.

    Barack Obama: “Well okay, how’s Wednesday night sound”?

28. #28
    On March 16th, 2010 at 7:28 pm, swede said:

    Rupert Murdoch: “Well, I could uh..send Shepard Smith into the green room and he..could uh… warm you up prior to the broadcast”.

    Barack Obama: “Well okay, how’s Wednesday night sound”?

    Actually Dear Leader is going on Fox Wednesday, but on Baer’s Special Report at 6. Desperation knows no bounds I guess.

    As for the cameras in committee, forget that. Boring. I want cameras in the congressional showers so we can see Rahmbo but naked poking his finger in people’s faces. Now that’s transparency.

29. #29
    On March 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm, 24Klady said:

    happyscrapper
    I simply cannot believe the dire straights we’re in and it’s going to go south from here. Have you heard of any rumors if there is an alternative plan, if ‘someone’ grabs control of the internet, of keeping free speech alive? I haven’t but it’s needed.

30. #30
    On March 16th, 2010 at 8:58 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On March 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm, 24Klady said:
    happyscrapper
    I simply cannot believe the dire straights we’re in and it’s going to go south from here. Have you heard of any rumors if there is an alternative plan, if ’someone’ grabs control of the internet, of keeping free speech alive? I haven’t but it’s needed.

    I haven’t heard of any plans, but you are right…it is something they are probably trying to do. In fact, Rush mentioned something today about a “fairness doctrine” for the internet and he thinks they are trying to put something like that together with Google. I guess people with Twitter and Facebook need to formulate some kind of plan to connect if the internet goes down. I don’t know what we will do if we lose our connection to each other. I’m sure Big Brother would love for us to be isolated!!

31. #31
    On March 16th, 2010 at 9:27 pm, swmntman said:

    the proposed strategy to “deem and pass” the unwanted Senate healthcare bill without an actual up or down vote…

    Hmmm…I guess that is why we have a representative republic — so our representatives can deem for us. what kind of a nut-house are they running?

32. #32
    On March 16th, 2010 at 9:56 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On March 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm, 24Klady said:

    I simply cannot believe the dire straights we’re in and it’s going to go south from here.

    The other side has just slipped their necks into a noose and we are holding the other end of the rope.

33. #33
    On March 17th, 2010 at 12:29 am, rightisright said:

    24Klady , This what your were asking about?

    Here’s the FCC’s way of providing “free speech”to “all” Americans…another move by our Marxist givernment to take control of America. Do not forget this is coming and contact your rep’s. This action is one more fraud perpetrate by the leftists.