THREE House members voted against H.R. 347. Ron Paul was one.
"Integrity means having to say things that people don't want to hear & especially to say things that the regime doesn't want to hear.” -Ron Paul
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle
Well, there goes that (if there ever was).Yea OH-10 Kucinich, Dennis [D]
Rand Paul 2016
Nay - Broun, Paul, (R) - GA
1. Georgia Guy -- nice.
2. What is it about the name Paul?
"Freedom is Popular!" - Ron Paul
"...if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" - Jesus Christ
"Time to nut up, or shut up" - Tallahassee
"Your heart is free; have the courage to follow it." - Malcolm Wallace
Originally Posted by supermario21
looking for a second major political party
Amash looks like he's earning the mantle of Paul's successor. Paul Broun looks promising too, but I don't know much about him. His donor list shows zero banks and zero lobbyists which is a great sign.
“If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.”
- SAMUEL ADAMS
I don't think anyone earns the mantle of 'Paul's successor'. But Amash is pretty good on civil liberties. I still don't understand why he voted for the procedural vote which was close, and let the Patriot Act extension be passed by a smaller number of votes, but he was new. My mind is open that he might have been figuring out which votes are important. But he doesn't have the economics piece, and it will take a long time before someone earns the same level of trust-based-on-consistent record.
Having said that, Amash definitely seems to be one of the best we have.
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edit, note that Amash's district is being redistricted and we REALLY NEED to support him.
Last edited by sailingaway; 03-01-2012 at 12:49 PM.
"Integrity means having to say things that people don't want to hear & especially to say things that the regime doesn't want to hear.” -Ron Paul
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle
Forgive me for not knowing too much about this bill, but on looking at the summary, couldn't this make protests or demonstrations on federal gov't grounds illegal?
"It's probably the biggest hoax since Big Foot!" - Mitt Romney 1-16-2012 SC Debate
Yes. Or 'near' a federal official. So much for petitioning your representatives.\
Between this vote and the Bernanke and Clinton hearings yesterday, I'm kinda hoping one of those 'why is he wasting time in DC not on the campaign trail!!' people join this thread....
Last edited by sailingaway; 03-01-2012 at 11:16 AM.
"Integrity means having to say things that people don't want to hear & especially to say things that the regime doesn't want to hear.” -Ron Paul
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle
"knowingly, and with the intent to impede or disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business or official functions, obstructs or impedes ingress or egress to or from any restricted building or grounds; or"
That is kind of what I am getting from it
would trying to change a vote by showing unpopularity of a bill be 'impeding the orderly conduct of Government business'?
"Integrity means having to say things that people don't want to hear & especially to say things that the regime doesn't want to hear.” -Ron Paul
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle
Ofc. How can our precious lawmakers lambaste us with more rules and laws if we are screaming in their ears?
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