First, it was a small group of GOP Congressmen in the House of Representatives who refused to leave the chamber when Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats adjourned for a 5-week vacation at taxpayer expense.
Then, citizens and tourists got in on the action, traveling in to the Capitol to fill the gallery to listen as GOP Representatives spoke on the importance of lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling here at home and passing a comprehensive energy plan that includes oil, wind, solar, nuclear, biofuels, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Next, the fever spread across to the Senate as Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina warned Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that unless the Democrats delete a provision to continue the drilling ban from the 2009 budget resolution, Republicans will shut down the government.
Fourth, GOP leaders sent out a memo encouraging members to come to Washington to speak on the floor concerning the importance of passing the energy bill that Nancy Pelosi has vowed to block, and to plan the future strategy of the floor revolt with former Speaker Newt Gingrich.
And now, action in the Senate is growing among GOP Senators as Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and others have asked their constituents to send in to Congress their gasoline receipts, which they will in turn present to Harry Reid to show how desperately Americans need the relief at the pump that drilling for oil here at home will provide.
House Republicans have also called the Democrats' bluff on their supposed support for oil drilling. The GOP leadership challenged such Democrats that if they indeed actually believe in 'drill here, drill now' to put it in writing.
Further, the GOP has called on the rank and file Democrats to come back to Washington from vacation if they are serious about passing a comprehensive energy bill.
So far, not a single Democrat has either put their views on drilling in writing or offered to come back to Congress to join the fight against the extremism and obstructionism of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
It is time for the citizens to demand of their Democratic Senators and Representatives that they either put up or shut up. Either they sincerely want drilling here at home to ease our dependence on foreign oil or they do not. And if they do not, they need to say so upfront and honestly.
But if they do, then they need to make it clear to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid that the Democratic leadership does not have a Nazi-stranglehold on their consciences.
Sources for this post are as follows:
Calling the Democrats' Bluff
Show Congress Your Gas Receipts
Inhofe Wants Your Gas Receipts
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Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
New Website Builds on GOP Floor Protest
Since last Friday Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have staged a floor protest on the Democratic leadership's refusal to allow an up or down vote on offshore oil drilling.
As the protest moves into Day 5, a new website is up and running that builds on the GOP insistence that Congress take action on drill here, drill now.
The website is www.dontgomovement.com.
The name 'Don't Go' arises from the cry of the American public and the GOP that conservative representatives remain in Congress, in session, despite the Democratic leadership's vote to go on a 5-week vacation while the nation faces a crisis of gasoline prices at the pump.
Republicans in the House have vowed to continue their floor protest during the entirety of the Democrats' vacation at taxpayer expense. The Senate is beginning to get in on the act as well, as Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, has threatened to shut down the government unless the Democratic leadership lifts the offshore drilling ban.
The mere act of lifting the ban would have an immediate effect on gasoline prices at the pump.
Why?
Because oil prices are determined by the futures market--speculators that bid on how much they think oil will be worth in the future.
If Congress lifts the ban on offshore oil drilling here at home in some of the richest crude oil fields on earth, then speculators will bid downward with the expectation that such drilling will have the net effect in the future of lowering the value of oil.
Most energy analysts believe that by merely lifting the ban, prices at the pump will plummet by at least 40 cents per gallon, providing immediate relief to American consumers.
Another important issue at stake is the plan of Congressional and Senate Democrats to sign a treaty that would allow the U.N. to take oil from the rich American crude oil fields in the Arctic Region.
Thus, while the Democrats insist that there is to be no oil drilling in ANWR, they are secretly planning to allow the UNITED NATIONS to do exactly that--drill in a supposedly 'protected' area,
This is one of the most deceitful, dishonest, and disingenuous acts ever perpetrated by the so-called 'environment-friendly' liberals in the Democratic Party!
If they are so concerned about the environmental impact of drilling in ANWR, then WHY do they wish to allow the United Nations to do it?
This is why we need a massive uprising of the American people to support the efforts of the GOP in Congress to drill here, drill now. If we don't get our own oil, Democrats will either give it to the U.N. or allow the Communists in China, Venezuela, and Cuba to get it.
These countries are now presently drilling near the U.S. coast in the Caribbean.
Dontgomovement.com is thus encouraging citizens who are visiting Washington, or who could plan to visit Washington, to make a trip to the Capitol to see the GOP in action on the House floor. This would be one of the best civics lessons one could ever receive.
By clicking on the link above you will find complete information about how to become a visitor to the House gallery to show your support for the GOP-led fight to drill here, drill now.
As the protest moves into Day 5, a new website is up and running that builds on the GOP insistence that Congress take action on drill here, drill now.
The website is www.dontgomovement.com.
The name 'Don't Go' arises from the cry of the American public and the GOP that conservative representatives remain in Congress, in session, despite the Democratic leadership's vote to go on a 5-week vacation while the nation faces a crisis of gasoline prices at the pump.
Republicans in the House have vowed to continue their floor protest during the entirety of the Democrats' vacation at taxpayer expense. The Senate is beginning to get in on the act as well, as Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, has threatened to shut down the government unless the Democratic leadership lifts the offshore drilling ban.
The mere act of lifting the ban would have an immediate effect on gasoline prices at the pump.
Why?
Because oil prices are determined by the futures market--speculators that bid on how much they think oil will be worth in the future.
If Congress lifts the ban on offshore oil drilling here at home in some of the richest crude oil fields on earth, then speculators will bid downward with the expectation that such drilling will have the net effect in the future of lowering the value of oil.
Most energy analysts believe that by merely lifting the ban, prices at the pump will plummet by at least 40 cents per gallon, providing immediate relief to American consumers.
Another important issue at stake is the plan of Congressional and Senate Democrats to sign a treaty that would allow the U.N. to take oil from the rich American crude oil fields in the Arctic Region.
Thus, while the Democrats insist that there is to be no oil drilling in ANWR, they are secretly planning to allow the UNITED NATIONS to do exactly that--drill in a supposedly 'protected' area,
This is one of the most deceitful, dishonest, and disingenuous acts ever perpetrated by the so-called 'environment-friendly' liberals in the Democratic Party!
If they are so concerned about the environmental impact of drilling in ANWR, then WHY do they wish to allow the United Nations to do it?
This is why we need a massive uprising of the American people to support the efforts of the GOP in Congress to drill here, drill now. If we don't get our own oil, Democrats will either give it to the U.N. or allow the Communists in China, Venezuela, and Cuba to get it.
These countries are now presently drilling near the U.S. coast in the Caribbean.
Dontgomovement.com is thus encouraging citizens who are visiting Washington, or who could plan to visit Washington, to make a trip to the Capitol to see the GOP in action on the House floor. This would be one of the best civics lessons one could ever receive.
By clicking on the link above you will find complete information about how to become a visitor to the House gallery to show your support for the GOP-led fight to drill here, drill now.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Day 4--GOP Floor Revolt Escalates
Today is Day 4 of the GOP-led floor revolt in the U.S. House of Representatives, protesting the inaction of Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership on offshore oil drilling.
The revolt is escalating.
GOP leaders in the House have sent memos to Republican representatives encouraging them to show up at least once this week to speak concerning lifting the decades-old ban on offshore oil drilling here in the U.S.
According to The Hill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) sent a letter to House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday criticizing the GOP protest.
Pelosi has stated publicly on several occasions that she will continue to block any up or down vote on offshore oil drilling.
But GOP leaders insist they are prepared to continue with the floor revolt throughout the 5 weeks of vacation the Democrats voted to give themselves instead of dealing with the nation's oil problem.
The GOP said that leaders will meet with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich concerning strategy. Gingrich has praised the GOP revolt, stating that it has been the most energizing thing that's happened in Congress since the early 1990s.
In addition, the revolt has inspired some rather hard-hitting criticism of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV. U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, ripped Senate Democrats on their intent to keep the ban on offshore drilling in the 2009 budget resolution and further suggested that the GOP will shut down the government rather than vote for a budget that prevents drilling in the rich crude oil fields just off the U.S. coastline.
Some observers fear, however, that the revolt will run out of steam long before the 5-week vacation is over. One political analyst suggested that GOP leaders need a strategy that keeps the momentum going, perhaps building up to a road-trip to certain House districts across America, culminating in a massive photo-op at an oil rig.
But with 70% of the American public supporting offshore oil drilling here at home, the GOP certainly has an issue that is resonating with voters--a fact that has Democrats clearly worried.
The revolt is escalating.
GOP leaders in the House have sent memos to Republican representatives encouraging them to show up at least once this week to speak concerning lifting the decades-old ban on offshore oil drilling here in the U.S.
According to The Hill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) sent a letter to House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday criticizing the GOP protest.
Pelosi has stated publicly on several occasions that she will continue to block any up or down vote on offshore oil drilling.
But GOP leaders insist they are prepared to continue with the floor revolt throughout the 5 weeks of vacation the Democrats voted to give themselves instead of dealing with the nation's oil problem.
The GOP said that leaders will meet with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich concerning strategy. Gingrich has praised the GOP revolt, stating that it has been the most energizing thing that's happened in Congress since the early 1990s.
In addition, the revolt has inspired some rather hard-hitting criticism of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV. U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, ripped Senate Democrats on their intent to keep the ban on offshore drilling in the 2009 budget resolution and further suggested that the GOP will shut down the government rather than vote for a budget that prevents drilling in the rich crude oil fields just off the U.S. coastline.
Some observers fear, however, that the revolt will run out of steam long before the 5-week vacation is over. One political analyst suggested that GOP leaders need a strategy that keeps the momentum going, perhaps building up to a road-trip to certain House districts across America, culminating in a massive photo-op at an oil rig.
But with 70% of the American public supporting offshore oil drilling here at home, the GOP certainly has an issue that is resonating with voters--a fact that has Democrats clearly worried.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/5/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
From David Codrea's War on Guns:
*David thinks the podcast tonight of 'Gun Nuts' may be a gang-up job on Kurt
*The outrage of gun seizures in Connecticut
*The practice of writing letters to the editor in newspapers
Armed and Safe has doubts about the Richmond initiative called 'Project Exile,' which is supported by both the Brady Bunch and the NRA.
Gun Nuts provides all the details about tonight's podcast that will feature Kurt and Sebastian discussing their differences on the Vanderboegh controversy.
Sebastian comments on the suggestion that the show tonight is an abush of Kurt, and says that Kurt was chosen because he is an able representative of his side of the issue.
Speaking of the controversial, The Smallest Minority posted an interesting read on extremism within the gun rights movement. I don't necessarily agree with his conclusions, but I do in a general sense believe that prudence usually dictates a measured response when it comes to the general public. That being said, there are times when such a thing is simply impossible, given the circumstances.
Walls of the City gives an excellent reason why he carries a firearm to protect himself and his family.
Breda has a MUST-read entitled, 'Collateral Damage.'
Syd at Front Sight, Press says more and more Americans are packing heat for protection.
Open Carry has info on an important initiative to get open carry rights restored.
The Bitch Girls shows us a place where we can get free 'Nobama' stickers. Go have a look.
Alphecca has the shocker of the day--House Dems have actually called for Civil Rights to be restored in D.C.
Gateway Pundit comments on 2 controversial books on Barack Obama that are hitting the bookstores this week.
Michelle Malkin has more info on the GOP protest moving from the House over to the Senate, with Harry Reid, D-NV, getting a lot of heat for his obstructionism on oil drilling.
Malkin also posts this story on a memo sent by Nancy Pelosi to pro-drilling Democrats in the House.
Pamela Geller at Atlas Shrugs has all the vital info on calling back Congress from its vacation to join the GOP in lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling.
Mike McCarville reports that the Obama campaign is so desperate in Oklahoma that they are going after the 'high school vote.'
The American Thinker has some interesting news to report. A Gallup poll finds that the American people have growing doubts about re-electing the present Congress. It seems the electorate has lost its faith in the Democrats who are running the show.
Just wait till you see THIS outrage, and you will see yet another reason why Americans want to fire the Democrat numbskulls from Congress. CNS News Service reports that Congress is getting ready to sign a treaty that will give away billions of gallons of American crude oil in the Alaskan wilderness TO THE U.N.!
From David Codrea's War on Guns:
*David thinks the podcast tonight of 'Gun Nuts' may be a gang-up job on Kurt
*The outrage of gun seizures in Connecticut
*The practice of writing letters to the editor in newspapers
Armed and Safe has doubts about the Richmond initiative called 'Project Exile,' which is supported by both the Brady Bunch and the NRA.
Gun Nuts provides all the details about tonight's podcast that will feature Kurt and Sebastian discussing their differences on the Vanderboegh controversy.
Sebastian comments on the suggestion that the show tonight is an abush of Kurt, and says that Kurt was chosen because he is an able representative of his side of the issue.
Speaking of the controversial, The Smallest Minority posted an interesting read on extremism within the gun rights movement. I don't necessarily agree with his conclusions, but I do in a general sense believe that prudence usually dictates a measured response when it comes to the general public. That being said, there are times when such a thing is simply impossible, given the circumstances.
Walls of the City gives an excellent reason why he carries a firearm to protect himself and his family.
Breda has a MUST-read entitled, 'Collateral Damage.'
Syd at Front Sight, Press says more and more Americans are packing heat for protection.
Open Carry has info on an important initiative to get open carry rights restored.
The Bitch Girls shows us a place where we can get free 'Nobama' stickers. Go have a look.
Alphecca has the shocker of the day--House Dems have actually called for Civil Rights to be restored in D.C.
Gateway Pundit comments on 2 controversial books on Barack Obama that are hitting the bookstores this week.
Michelle Malkin has more info on the GOP protest moving from the House over to the Senate, with Harry Reid, D-NV, getting a lot of heat for his obstructionism on oil drilling.
Malkin also posts this story on a memo sent by Nancy Pelosi to pro-drilling Democrats in the House.
Pamela Geller at Atlas Shrugs has all the vital info on calling back Congress from its vacation to join the GOP in lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling.
Mike McCarville reports that the Obama campaign is so desperate in Oklahoma that they are going after the 'high school vote.'
The American Thinker has some interesting news to report. A Gallup poll finds that the American people have growing doubts about re-electing the present Congress. It seems the electorate has lost its faith in the Democrats who are running the show.
Just wait till you see THIS outrage, and you will see yet another reason why Americans want to fire the Democrat numbskulls from Congress. CNS News Service reports that Congress is getting ready to sign a treaty that will give away billions of gallons of American crude oil in the Alaskan wilderness TO THE U.N.!
GOP Protest Fever Jumps Over to Senate
Firing a warning shot that was heard from coast to coast and border to border, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, circulated a letter in the Senate today that threatens a shut-down of the government unless Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV, deletes a provision to continue the ban on oil drilling from the 2009 appropriations bill.
According to a report in The Washington Times, DeMint is one of a growing number of Republicans in the Senate who are catching onto the revolt in the House over the ban on offshore oil drilling, which the Democratic leadership in both chambers vows to continue.
But with 70% of the public supporting offshore oil drilling, DeMint says it is ludicrous that the Democrats would be talking about continuing the ban and raising taxes on gasoline.
The Republicans say that doing something about lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling here at home is so vitally important that they are willing to shut down the government rather than allow the Democrats to continue to block attempts to lift the ban.
At issue is the 2009 budget resolution, which contains the Democrats' provision that the offshore drilling ban continue. DeMint says that he and other GOP Senators will vote to fund the government only if the Democrats drop their offshore oil drilling ban.
Senator DeMint is to be commended for his courageous stand in the face of Congressional obstructionism on the part of the Democrats on the issue of oil drilling here at home.
According to a report in The Washington Times, DeMint is one of a growing number of Republicans in the Senate who are catching onto the revolt in the House over the ban on offshore oil drilling, which the Democratic leadership in both chambers vows to continue.
But with 70% of the public supporting offshore oil drilling, DeMint says it is ludicrous that the Democrats would be talking about continuing the ban and raising taxes on gasoline.
The Republicans say that doing something about lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling here at home is so vitally important that they are willing to shut down the government rather than allow the Democrats to continue to block attempts to lift the ban.
At issue is the 2009 budget resolution, which contains the Democrats' provision that the offshore drilling ban continue. DeMint says that he and other GOP Senators will vote to fund the government only if the Democrats drop their offshore oil drilling ban.
Senator DeMint is to be commended for his courageous stand in the face of Congressional obstructionism on the part of the Democrats on the issue of oil drilling here at home.
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