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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/4/2009 7:18:55 PM
From: TideGlider	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224737

Yes, he can talk up a storm. So do vaccuum cleaner salesmen!

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/4/2009 8:13:10 PM
From: tonto	3 Recommendations Respond to of 224737

I was disappointed too...his full skills did not measure up. Is he afraid of Iran or just avoiding the huge problem

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/4/2009 8:28:14 PM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224737

Democrat corruption skills continue: Our view: DiMasi indictment exposes corrupt system Former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on multiple corruption charges, is presumed innocent until proven guilty. But there is no need for a trial to know that things are bad — very bad — at the Massachusetts Statehouse. DiMasi is the third speaker in a row to face corruption charges. His predecessor, Thomas Finneran, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and was placed on 18 months probation. Finneran's predecessor, Charles Flaherty, pleaded guilty to tax evasion and ethics violations. Tuesday's indictment, on seven counts of mail and wire fraud and one count of conspiracy, is just one more indication that, as the 19th-century historian Lord Acton said, "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." There are few statehouses where the power of the speaker is more absolute than in Massachusetts. He can reward or punish the rank and file with chairmanships, committee assignments and office location. He can block the initiatives of House members who get out of line, or grease the wheels for those he likes. And the Democratic majority is so overwhelming that it is considered routine that whatever the speaker wants, the speaker gets. Indeed, the fear of the speaker's power is so great that DiMasi, already under the ethical cloud that led to this week's indictment, was re-elected speaker last January by an overwhelming majority — only 24 out of 160 members didn't vote for him. The majority included Linda Dean Campbell, D-Methuen; Michael Costello, D-Newburyport; Brian Dempsey, D-Haverhill; Barry Finegold, D-Andover; William Lantigua, D-Lawrence; Barbara L'Italien, D-Andover; and Harriett Stanley, D-West Newbury — in short, every area Democratic representative but David Torrisi, D-North Andover. Just weeks later, DiMasi resigned. And after that vote there were hugs and high-fives all around, as if everything was normal. Unfortunately, it was normal. That is because the Statehouse has become a world insulated from those that our elected representatives have sworn to represent. DiMasi's only comment after the indictment was that every decision he made at the Statehouse was, "in the best interests of my constituents and of the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." Unfortunately, he and far too many of his colleagues apparently think that what is good for them is good for the state. And as long as one-party power remains unchecked in Massachusetts, it is likely to stay that way, no matter who is in the speaker's chair. eagletribune.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/4/2009 8:29:24 PM
From: jlallen	3 Recommendations Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 224737

Yep...weakkneed, empty words, pathetic

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/5/2009 7:49:23 AM
From: lorne	1 Recommendation Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 224737

So ken...is this guy best qualified for this position because he is a homo...like sotomayor is because she is Latino? 'Gay' activist to promote 'safe' schools Obama administration appoints radical homosexual to Department of Education June 05, 2009 © 2009 WorldNetDaily wnd.com Kevin Jennings, a homosexual activist who worked to create "safe spaces" for gay students at schools, has been appointed by the Obama administration to be assistant deputy secretary of the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools inside the Department of Education. Jennings is also the founder of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN), a "leading advocacy organization to promote a homosexual agenda in schools," said Peter Sprigg, senior fellow for policy studies at the Family Research Council. "Their definition of safe schools are schools in which homosexuality is not only tolerated but is actively affirmed," added Sprigg. He spoke with Greg Corombos of Radio America/WND. The audio of the exchange is embedded here: Jennings coordinated school-centered campaigns, such as the annual "National Day of Silence," which Sprigg describes as part of a "safe schools" strategy that "takes a number of forms" to advance the normalization of homosexuality to children. The organization's agenda "goes way beyond" anti-bullying policies to include so-called non-discrimination codes that "end up discriminating against people with traditional values," adds Sprigg. "They pursue this agenda not only at the high school level, but at the middle school level and even at the elementary school level, from kindergarten on up." Jennings, who wrote the foreword for a book called "Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities and Schooling" once gave a speech in which he told the "religious right" to "drop dead." Jennings is "controversial even for a 'gay' activist," said Sprigg. "I just think his stands are beyond the pale."

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (66278)	6/5/2009 3:09:16 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Respond to of 224737

Gallup -- Cheney and Pelosi Have Poor Ratings in Common Pelosi's ratings down, while Cheney's improved from record low by Lydia Saad PRINCETON, NJ -- Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Vice President Dick Cheney have little in common politically, but they receive almost identical image ratings from the American public. According to a May 29-31 Gallup Poll, 37% of Americans have a favorable view of Cheney and 34% have a favorable view of Pelosi. Both Cheney and Pelosi are viewed unfavorably by at least half of Americans. gallup.com snipurl.com