Posted on 12/18/2011 8:36:29 AM PST by yoe
Looks like the PC police have threatened members of the House of Representatives against wishing constituents a "Merry Christmas," if they want to do so in a mailing paid for with tax dollars.
Members who submit official mailings for review by the congressional franking commission that reviews all congressional mail to determine if it can be "franked," or paid for with tax dollars, are being told that no holiday greetings, including "Merry Christmas," can be sent in official mail.
"I called the commission to ask for clarification and was told no 'Merry Christmas.' Also told cannot say 'Happy New Year' but can say 'have a happy new year' – referencing the time period of a new year, but not the holiday," said a Hill staffer who requested anonymity.
Another Hill staffer told The Washington Examiner that "we were given that advice after submitting" a draft mailing.
Members of Congress send millions of dollars worth of mail to constituents every year but there are official rules that govern what can and cannot be said in those mailings. Members are barred, for example, from saying anything that might be construed as advocating their re-election.
But saying "Merry Christmas" is also not permitted, according to a Dec. 12 memo
(Excerpt) Read more at campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com ...
“The most galling part of it all is that the very scum who enforce this war on Christmas then try and tell us with a straight face that there’s no war on Christmas.”
That’s the way Communist scu*bags operate. (You can always trust Communists to be Communists.)
Funny how the despicable Keith Elison from the psychotic state of Minnesota gives greetings on Muslim holidays.
Reference:
http://www.twylah.com/keithellison/topics/eid
Yes, It most absolutely is.
I don't want taxpayer money paying for Christmas greetings and it has absolutely nothing to do with the religious significance of the thing.
How many people actually look at those mailings they get before chucking them in the trash? 1 in 20...mayyybe? 1 in 50? I'm a political junkie and I toss them after a quick scan.
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