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Posted on 02/16/2002 7:27:55 AM PST by TLBSHOW
Today, ladies and gentlemen, you cannot shout "Freedom!" in a crowded election. That's what this phony campaign finance reform bill will mean if it becomes law, which is why there is a huge debate going on inside the Bush White House over whether the president should veto or sign the bill. It appears right now the president is going to sign the thing - and this is what's troubling.
Mr. President, remember the brilliant address you made to the nation explaining our course of action in fighting world terrorism? I say the same kind of approach is called for with this deceptively named campaign finance reform bill. You enjoy an amazing level of trust with the American people. They trust you. They believe in your honesty and integrity. You could explain to them just why this bill is unconstitutional, and why it ought not ever see the light of day. The First Amendment has just been amended here in wanton violation of the Constitution.
Folks, when John McCain was running for president in the Republican primary, I said, "If Russia passed a new law that restricted free speech and competitive elections in the way that the McCain-Feingold bill does, and then claimed it was reform, our state department and human rights groups would denounce it as repression of the Russian people. The New York Times and Washington Post editorial pages would rail against these efforts as anti-Democratic - which they are." This bill is un-American, wrong and against freedom, and I say this knowing that it would make me even more powerful than I am now. Think about that.
President Bush has demonstrated that he has the resolve and the courage and the principle to face down the evil of terrorism. He's shown that he is committed to doing what's right regardless of what the European Union, congressional Democrats or even the media has to say about it. He's doing the right thing. He's following his instincts. Well, let me suggest that this assault on the Bill of Rights requires no less resolve and courage by the president to prevent a severe blow to our liberty.
To me, this is gut-check time, Mr. President. One of the major reasons you were supported over McCain back in the primary season in the year 2000 was your stand against this very bill. Stand up for free speech. Veto this bill.
Clear and refreshing thought always trumps leftist nitwittery.
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However, I am for its passage.
Seek help. You are in serious need.
Sure is taking him (Bush) a long time to verbalize his thoughts on this subject. You don't suppose he's got his finger in the wind. Nah. A pubbie would never do such a thing.
So he should just sign any and all un-Constitutional legislation that reaches his desk?
Let your Voice Be Heard
Simply E-mail the following message to George W. Bush at: president@whitehouse.gov
Dear Mr. President,
Please Veto McCain-Feingold.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Too bad Rush chose this silly bill to get hysterical about....better if he had actually gone over it line by line and shown everyone the utter foolishness of the entire proposal.
Why do you think I call him "Bubba Bush"?
It was a question asked at a press conference,and Bubba Bush was obviously joking and going for laughs. He got them and smiled.
I hope GWB vetoes this bill, but you're absolutely right about the "creative tapdancing." Even if he has a huge celebration to sign the bill, he will lose very few of his supporters. And he will definitely not lose Rush Limbaugh.
The "Clintnoids" have nothing on the "Bush-Bots".
Here, here!!!
You've seen one Cult of Personality, you've seen them all.
Dear Mr. President,Please veto McCain-Feingold or Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform bills. They are unconstitutional, do not prohibit unions from advertising, but do businesses, does not address donations by foreign entities (i.e. China), and restricts our First Amendment to speak out against elected officials. What this does is unfairly protect incumbants.
Relying on the Supreme Court to determine bits and pieces of these bills is unconstitutional is unwise. Please veto McCain-Feingold or Shays-Meehan.
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