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Pinocchio Parade/Protest @ Presidential Debate

AndrewPinocchio — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:39:00 -0400

Start: 10/15/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 10/15/2008 - 11:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Join us for the Pinocchio Parade & Protest at the third & final Presidential Debate at Hofstra University, in Long Island, NY.

We are aiming to turn out 100 (yes, one hundred) people with Pinocchio noses for this. We will hold a huge game of Liar's Bingo outside the debate. Come play!

Leave a comment here to RSVP, include your email and phone so we can contact you.

Anchor person for this event : Andrew - andrew at pinocchiopolitics dot org - 347-228-7416

Materials, noses, & more info here : http://pinocchiopolitics.org

HR 6304

Karen Robinson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:39:25 -0400

Called Rep. Arcuri's office to ask to vote against HR 6304 (citizen surveillance and immunity for telecoms) and am told he will vote in favor. Keep Arcuri calls going!

Cliff Schecter on Shoot the Messenger w/ Lizz Winstead

LizzWinstead — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:48:22 -0400

Hey guys!

Just wanted to let you know that Cliff Schecter, author of 'The Real McCain' will be interviewed by Lizz Winstead (creator of 'The Daily Show' and former Air America host) on this Monday's episode of Shoot the Messenger.

Shoot the Messenger is a weekly satirical wrap-up of the week's news and political events starring Lizz Winstead and Baron Vaughn. Every week in the second half of the show Lizz probes the mind of a different author or personality. Past guests have included Mark Crispin Miller, Paul Reickoff, and Rachel Maddow.

Every Monday night at 8 at the Green Room, 45 Bleecker St. Tickets are $12.50 and drinks are cheap.

Hope you can make it down!

Thanks,

Lani

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Bob Fertik — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:54:24 -0400

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May Day Visit to Jerry Nadler, CD 8, NY

Elaine Brower — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:39:38 -0400

Anyone interested in visiting Congressman Gerold Nadler on May 1st at noon, and possibly staying in his office at 21 Varick Street, New York City, NY, please let me know.

We will bring the impeachment petition, Yoo's torture memo, and all the other war crimes information to prompt the Chairman of the sub-committee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to do the right thing!

HONK 2 IMPEACH

Banaco — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:15:16 -0500

Start: 01/06/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 01/06/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

We will stand on the median and sidewalks between lights on Galleria Drive, next to the Metro-North Train Station. Park at the train station.
Impeachment signs will be available. Signs will be distributed at the end (4 pm) to those who can commit to putting them in the ground at an appropriate location. If you can't join us please sign the Wexler Petition www.wexlerwantshearings.com and call members of the Judiciary Committee urging them to defend the Constitution and to restore the rule of law.

Let's Defeat a Corrupt Bush Lap Dog Congressman in NY State

mole333 — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:01:36 -0400

Vito Fossella (NY-13) is a Corrupt Republican Congressman in NYC. In 2006 he was nearly defeated by a grassroots challenger with only $100,000 and no support from the DCCC. That challenger, Steve Harrison, is ready for a rematch. Only this time Fossella is already in debt from last year, Harrison is getting an earlier start, and the DCCC are already considering supporting Harrison. Vito Fossella likes using the term "independent" and he and his followers actually got angry when I called him a Republican. But he IS a Republican and he VOTES like a Republican. I think it is time to review Vito Fossella's record. From the DCCCVito Fossella Corrupt Republican: FOSSELLA: Supporting Oil Companies, Not Americans * Rep. Fossella voted against cracking down on the oil and gas industries price gouging. * Rep. Fossella voted for the GOP energy bill that gave billions to oil, gas and nuclear industries. * Big oil and gas industries have given Rep. Fossella $62,700. Any surprise? FOSSELLA: Supporting Halliburton, NOT Supporting Our Troops * Rep. Fossella voted to continue awarding contracts to Halliburton even if the Pentagon's own audit processes found that more than $100 million of their contractor's costs in Iraq were unreasonable. No surprise that Halliburton gave Fossella $1,500. * Rep. Fossella opposed expanding access to the military's TRICARE health insurance program to thousands of Reservist and National Guard members, even though 20 percent of all Reservists do not have health insurance, and 40 percent of Reservists aged 19 to 35 lack health coverage. * Rep. Fossella voted against granting a bonus to grant a $1,500 bonus to every American service member serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, including National Guard and Reserve forces. FOSSELLA: NOT Independent...Republican Lap Dog * Fossella received $15,000 from House Majority Leader John Boehner's "Freedom Project" PAC. * Fossella has taken $1,000 from GOP Whip Roy Blunt. * Fossella received $5,000 from GOP Whip Roy Blunt's "Rely on Your Beliefs" PAC. * Fossella voted with President Bush 89% of the time. * Fossella voted the GOP party line 92% of the time. Here is a newspaper artilce onVito Fossella's Corruption:

Bay Ridge’s four-term Republican congressman has been dipping into campaign funds to finance pleasure trips to exclusive resorts in Florida, Colorado, Nevada and California, according to published reports. Rep. Vito Fossella violated federal law when he took $53,142 from his campaign war chest to pay for fun-filled trips to the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the Lodge at Vail, according to the Daily News. The trips often included his wife and two children, the News reported. In addition to the alleged misuse of campaign funds, the congressman took $11,000 from political consultants and corporate sponsors for “fact-finding missions,” including a $5,000 stay at Turnberry Isle Resort near Miami, which he charged to a political consultant’s credit card. Fossella also failed to disclose a free roundtrip to Miami on the private jet of the late Richard Adeo, cited by federal authorities as a Gambino crime family associate. He even sent out a taxpayer-funded mailing in which it appeared that Muppets Elmo and Rosita were endorsing him — a no-no in the public TV world

And, just for the record, this is what the NY Times said about Vito Fossella in 2006:

Fossella [is] anything but the independent fighter for constituents that he claims to be in this campaign. He has been a real water-carrier for the Bush administration and the Republican leadership, staunchly backing the war in Iraq while at the same time denying health benefits to National Guard and Reserve members who make up much of the American force there. The congressman...has been unsympathetic to environmental concerns and has opposed a woman’s right to choose. He does his constituents no favors by his support for privatizing Social Security. He has voted to protect gun makers and sellers. While Mr. Fossella has lately sought funding to deal with health problems related to to the attacks of Sept. 11, he has largely been missing on important local issues. His Democratic colleague, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who represents the Sixth District, has often been left to advocate Staten Island’s many transportation needs, including the North Shore rail. Mr. Fossella has offered only lame excuses for improperly using his campaign funds for skiing holidays in Vail (including lessons and equipment), as well as vacations in Florida — transgressions first reported by the Daily News. He has received donations from a lobbying firm with ties to Jack Abramoff. Earlier this year, he was fined a reported $60,000 for misusing his taxpayer-funded official mailing privileges.

And, by contrast, this is what the NY Times said about Steve Harrison, who is running against Vito again in 2008:

Mr. Harrison...is an attractive alternative to Mr. Fossella in his own right. Mr. Harrison has a presence in both sides of the district; he resides in Brooklyn, while his mother and sister live on Staten Island. As chair of Community Board 10 in Brooklyn, he demonstrated leadership as he oversaw one of the city’s largest efforts to contain overdevelopment through rezoning. He has a good command of the issues, and a feel for the concerns of the district. Mr. Harrison surprised many with his passion and keen intelligence in a series of debates with Mr. Fossella. The distinctions could not be clearer. We endorse Mr. Harrison for Congress.

Who is fueling the suicide bombing in Iraq? US or Iran

demosg — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:33:23 -0400

Beat about the bush.

The shiite belongs to the same sect as Iranian while the Sunni extremist were the main culprit
that carried out the suicide bombing almost daily on the Shiite. The Sunnis have the support of US in the middle east. I'm confused why do the Iranian accused by the Bush administration would want to kill their own sect.
It doesnt make sense. Who supply the bomb? US or Iran? Mr Bush is beating about the bush. He's fueling the insurgents Sunni so that US troops can stay longer in Iraq. The world is being fool by a tyrant, MR Bush.

From US Muslim

The Question of Impeachment

Banaco — Mon, 14 May 2007 17:26:45 -0400

Start: 05/23/2007 - 6:30pm

End: 05/23/2007 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Middletown: Elizabeth Holtzman on "The Question of Impeachment" Date : 23 May 2007 From : 7:30pm To : 9:00pm
Category : Education Location : 10940

Event Description :

The Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman to speak on "The Question of Impeachment". Ms. Holtzman has been a US Congresswoman, the District Attorney of Brooklyn, and was a member of the house panel that impeached Richard Nixon.

More information on Elizabeth Holtzman at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Holtzman

Elizabeth Holtzman and Cynthia Cooper's book, "The Impeachment of George W. Bush", will available for purchase and signing.

Cost: $5 donation towards cost.

Location:
Mulberry House (Senior/Community Center)
62-70 West Main Street
Middletown, NY 10940
Map and directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=62-70+West+Main+Street,+Middletown,+NY

Contact: or via the email address below

bbonham@citlink.net

Sponsored by: Various concerned citizens

NYSBOE: Adopt Stronger Rules for Electronic Voting Systems

Bob Fertik — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:32:26 -0400

Peter S. Kosinski, Co-Executive Director
Stanley L. Zalen, Co-Executive Director
Commissioner Evelyn J. Aquila
Commissioner Helena Moses Donohue
Commissioner Neil W. Kelleher, Co-Chair
Commissioner Douglas A. Kellner, Co-Chair
New York State Board of Elections
40 Steuben Street
Albany, New York 12207

Dear Members of the State Board of Elections:

I urge you to make the following changes in the draft regulations for Part 6210, "Routine Maintenance and Testing of Voting Systems and Operational Procedures."

1. Visual illustrations should accompany the verbal descriptions of how paper ballots can be marked and how to interpret the marks.

2. Procedures for security and other purposes should not be delegated to county boards, but should be developed by experts under contract to the State Board.

3. Any models or diagrams used in pollsites to show voters how to use new equipment must be required to show how to locate and verify the voter-verifiable paper audit record of DREs, and how to locate and use the override button of Optical Scanners that voters can use to cause their ballot to be accepted even though it has overvotes or undervotes.

4.The regulations should require the choice "None of the above" in all contests, so that paper ballots need not contain undervotes if voters do not wish to vote for a candidate in a contest.

5. The use of system logs for pre- and post-election testing should be specified, as well as the use of system logs in investigation of discrepancies found during audits.

6. The regulations should require the use of cameras to record the keyboard, mouse, and display screen when the EMS (Election Management System) and all other equipment is used or subject to maintenance in the county board or its storage facility.

7. County boards must be accountable to the public, so the role of the public should be specified in the regulations, including the right of citizens to:
**participate by observing all procedures;
**easily obtain information about audits including when and where the random selection of machines and the audit itself will take place and all reports created.

8. Even simple security breaches, such as the compromising of a single password, can result in tampering that changes the outcome of all contests in an election within the county. When security breaches occur, the regulations should require county boards of elections to request assistance of law enforcement authorities to investigate.

Sincerely yours,