In case you blinked last week and missed it, Cap and Trade was introduced, amended, voted and passed, in a stunning new demonstration of just how ridiculously illogical our political system has become
Here's how it went down:
- The original cap and trade bill, HR 2454, was introduced to congress May 15th
- June 23rd, the thousand-page bill was replaced by a whole new bill - HR 2998 - weighing in at 1200 pages
- At 3:09 am on June 26th, a 300 page amendment was filed
- 16 hours later, the house voted and passed the bill none of them had read
Our government was designed to move slowly, for a reason. When massive new bills are rammed through like this, it's a deliberate attempt to cut the public out of the process.
Here's an example of what happens when they sneak in these last minute amendments - we as taxpayers get saddled with things like the $2.7 billion in tax rebates approved under TARP for a British rum producer. That's right - thanks to TARP, you're now subsidizing the production of Captain Morgan rum, and they're not even a US owned company!
All of these massive "emergency" bills prove one thing: Our representatives' incentives revolve around corporate welfare and special interest favors, and the only weapon we have that can trump their money and resources is our sheer numbers - it's time to make a ruckus.
Start calling your reps to let them know you're voting them out for negligence - they have an obligation to read and understand what they are voting into law, and if the process doesn't allow them sufficient time to do so, they need to change the process. If they don't agree, they're out. It's as simple as that.
Seriously. The gloves are coming off. Who's with me?
Sources
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/06/27_billion_in_tarp_money_wen...
http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/british-rum-maker-got-27-billion-...
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=amp5wXx35fkc
http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/onair/transcripts/tarp_misuses_and_abuses_09...
http://blog.sunlightfoundation.com/2009/06/26/300-pages-out-of-thin-air/
MELT THE PHONES:
Complete list of how each rep voted, with links to contact info (from opencongress)
Here's a quick list of "Yes" voters to get you started:
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
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We need numbers - it doesn't matter where you fall on the political spectrum, this behavior is an affront to America, and it must not be tolerated.
And don't forget the Fed's role in all of this...
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what??they voted for
what??they voted for something they haven't even read? it's just like signing a contract without even reading its contents. this is just absurd. they should set an example for us citizens by voting right.. they can't just keep on amending stuff, it's not like an outdoor furniture that you can just change anytime you want to change it. they should do something right about this.
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Andy Martin is running for
Andy Martin is running for the U.S. Senate in IL (Obama's old seat).
Rep. Kirk might also run for this seat, and if he does he needs to lose in the primary. See http://www.dailypaul.com/node/97846
Shelley, The discussion about
Shelley,
The discussion about Capt. Morgan rum is appropriate but it was not TARP money. Bloomberg got that all wrong. It is an egregious use of tax dollars and you have to wonder if someone in the USVI is on the take. Why else would you give away millions of dollars when you don't have to do it.
It wasn't TARP money, but it
It wasn't TARP money, but it was a tax rebate approved as a part of the TARP bill.
Just one example of the totally unrelated and unnecessary special interest favors that are tacked on to these bills and passed without a thought.
Whoops, My
Whoops,
My apologies. I see you posted the "Cap Morgan" links in the comment section.
Shelly, I am intrigued
Shelly,
I am intrigued by your statement regarding "Captain Morgan Rum" being TARP subsidized. I am familiar with the parent company Diageo but can't find anything to substantiate your claim. I am a serious options trader and post on the internet as to the state of our whacked out government and economy. Would LOVE more info on this so I could help tear 'em a new one. Please reply via email. P.S. Love your work.
Regards, Terry S
We need to make examples of
We need to make examples of the CapnTr8ors: http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/make-examples-of-the-c...
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hey, i like your videos a lot. but you don't even post a link to the fucking bill. i looked at it at www.thomas.gov. it looks fucked up, but where is the part about captain morgan? and where can i go to find all the fucked up reps who voted for it and start telling people not to vote for those dickbags? :)
is thomas.gov the best site to find such info as well?
Ha - thanks... Yep - I
Ha - thanks...
Yep - I forgot some of my sources - added now :)
Also, look under the "Melt the Phones" header - click the "Complete list of how each rep voted, with links to contact info (from opencongress)" link for the bill, how everyone voted, etc.
Here are the links for the Captain Morgan stuff:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/06/27_billion_in_tarp_money_wen...
http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/british-rum-maker-got-27-billion-...
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=amp5wXx35fkc
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Hey Bill Schultz, you're a Nazi and you're clueless. Nice video though, there are lots of Jews in Hollywood, but I promise you, they dont get together for a big Jew meeting, and they're not very Jewish at all. If you think the Jews in Hollywood represent Judaism, then you're completely ignorant.
One of the best videos yet,
One of the best videos yet, Shelly. You effectively pointed out how ridiculous all of this is, poked fun at those who deserve it, and did it with class and a smile.
And I liked the use of 'The Fountainhead' .. one of my favorite books, and, obviously, very appropriate given what's going on.
The Tax Foundation's got a
The Tax Foundation's got a new vid on Cap and Trade- it's catchy.
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sorry for the typo's... I am just so excited about the new sky we will have..
I wanted to say that our great elected officals will be able to buy more houses for themselves.
Then I thought- my family can eat Kraft Dinner for another month or so, dont worry over me.
OH Great- now "we the people
OH Great- now "we the people - can finally get some good money together. Then jump in the car and drive to our local OYZONE store and buy up some new stuff for us to place high in the sky.
I cant wait to see this new oyzone, and be able to go out in the sun again without getting burnt.
WHAT-- what to you mean " there is no store"
Then what is our money going to do. Oh wait - i know but many more nices houses for all of our nice officials--- what a great deal. Thanxs guys, and dont worry --- My son will be fine, what another day without food.
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