Posted on 08/14/2010 3:38:41 AM PDT by lysie
New York's 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision of a lower court by claiming Congress can withhold funding to Acorn (The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now). ACORN may consider a second appeal. "We cannot let Congress be pushed around by the right-wing media machine into becoming prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner of politically unpopular people or organizations," said Bill Quigley, legal director for The Center for Constitutional Rights arguing for ACORN.
No Bill, the Federal Government should not fund a criminal organization, not a left one or a right one.
Yippee!! Here we go! Let’s have a good weekend!
Good morning, onyx. That’s nice. Thank you.
Good morning, lysie! Now, Im very hungry. These hot days have me staying up late to enjoy the cooler and quiet nights. It’s very nice to be here on this thread with long time friends.
Good morning! Taking the train to Navy Pier today. Everyone have a nice day!
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Hiya Geee! Sounds like a nice ride and destination!!!
Iowa Granny = if you see this - my family has all gone home.
Good morning.
Thanks for breakfast, lysie.
Have a fun train ride and Navy Pier visit, Geee. Won’t you be tired tonight!
"Right-wing media machine".
This guy's quite the comedian, in a tragically stupid sort of way.
Happy birthday, Mike.
“Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” the president said.
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IMO, with that statement after his endorsement for the mosque, he just became a one-term president.
Good Morning to All!
Good morning!
Beautiful photo, Jem! Good morning!
In case you missed it, be sure to go to yesterday's FR thread about Vacation Gal....It's delightful satire....WITH PICTURES...of Michelle Obama's travels.
Laughter (it's said) is good for what ails you; Your response to the thread will prove it...guaranteed.
Is this the thread?
The First lady is going to cook me a special breakfast in a little while, but unfortunately I've got to cut the yard first. Life's rough when your unemployed. 8^)
Maybe I'll get a lotto ticket today...
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