Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Amnesty Protestors Crash Capitol Hill Switchboard
dailycaller.com ^ | 12/11/14 | Neil Munro

Posted on 12/11/2014 1:37:52 PM PST by cotton1706

The Capitol Hill switchboard has been overwhelmed by calls to Congress.

The 202 224-3121 number is jammed, likely by people protesting House Speaker John Boehner’s 2015 government funding bill, which allows funding for President Barack Obama’s unpopular decision to stop enforcing immigration law, and to award work-permits to at least 5 million illegal immigrants.

Boehner’s effort to fund the $1.1 trillion bill and amnesty is being backed by President Barack Obama, whose deputies are pushing Democrats to support Boehner’s bill.

The Daily Caller called the switchboard number at 3:28, and it was not answered for seven minutes. It is usually answered after a few seconds.

When quizzed by TheDC, the switchboard operator merely said “there is high call volume.” She declined to describe the level of calls. “My job is to answer and transfer,” she said.

TheDC called again at 3:50 and a second operator picked up the phone after nine minutes. When asked why there was a delay, the operator responded “apparently that is self-explanatory… there is more people in line than normal.”

(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 113th; aliens; amnesty; elections
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121-140 next last
To: cornelis

You are one step ahead of me. I have been calling my Congressman’s direct office line - no answer, no voice mail, no nothing. They have turned turtle.


21 posted on 12/11/2014 2:28:26 PM PST by Truth29
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: onyx

Help me please.
What should I say if I get through?


22 posted on 12/11/2014 2:30:22 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: cotton1706; All

Does anyone thing ANYTHING will change when the, 'new and improved' Congress takes over? Someone throw me a bone!

23 posted on 12/11/2014 2:30:26 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SWAMPSNIPER

what do we do when we call?


24 posted on 12/11/2014 2:33:15 PM PST by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Truth29

At least when I call the car dealership, I can listen to jazz. The IRS has classical music! Right now from the capitol it’s the sound of silence.

Maybe a light blinks for me . . .


25 posted on 12/11/2014 2:34:45 PM PST by cornelis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: TribalPrincess2U

Ask them where they get the money to increase funding for education in this bill? Remind them we are trillions in debt. Tell them the money comes from us. Tell them to stop stealing the money from us.


26 posted on 12/11/2014 2:37:25 PM PST by cornelis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: cornelis

It took fourteen minutes. They patched me immediately to the majority’s office without asking.


27 posted on 12/11/2014 2:38:20 PM PST by cornelis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: cornelis

Thanks!


28 posted on 12/11/2014 2:38:48 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: TribalPrincess2U

Kill the Continuing Resolution to fund the government till Sept. and place it with a short term bill when the new congress has been sworn in.


29 posted on 12/11/2014 2:39:25 PM PST by servantboy777
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: servantboy777

Thanks


30 posted on 12/11/2014 2:39:59 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: TribalPrincess2U

Ask them where they get a billion for foreigners: “The GOP’s draft 2015 “omnibus” spending bill reportedly includes $948 million to help poor and unskilled Central American migrants establish themselves in the United States, but includes no effective restrictions on President Barack Obama’s plan to provide work permits and tax payments to millions of resident illegal immigrants.” They steal it from the taxpayer.


31 posted on 12/11/2014 2:40:33 PM PST by cornelis
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: TribalPrincess2U

KILL the BILL.


32 posted on 12/11/2014 2:50:10 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Obstinate

I hear ya. Take care...


33 posted on 12/11/2014 3:00:30 PM PST by DoughtyOne (GOP. GOPe. GOPeGads! GOPeWWWWWWWWWWWWW...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Bitsy

“I was hoping for the best. I guess our best was that Landrieu is out and that is as far as it goes.”

That’s my sentiment exactly. Incidentally, Fleming voted for it too. If just one had stood, the bill would have been killed. Now, it is still in play.


34 posted on 12/11/2014 3:19:30 PM PST by odawg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: stephenjohnbanker

Perhaps GOP will just let the courts decide the legality of Obamacare and Amnesty. Then what are our CongressCritters for? Cowards, ALL of them.


35 posted on 12/11/2014 3:27:23 PM PST by CivilWarBrewing
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: cotton1706

““apparently that is self-explanatory… there is more people in line than normal.””

There IS? I can see a big promotion and pay raise in her future.. Probably working as a White House staffer next.


36 posted on 12/11/2014 3:35:18 PM PST by Thank You Rush
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: odawg

Voted for him as well. It’s interesting that we have to hope our side and the left like Elizabeth Warren can get this bill to fail.


37 posted on 12/11/2014 3:40:13 PM PST by Round 9
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: onyx

Thanks


38 posted on 12/11/2014 3:45:06 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: cornelis

Thanks


39 posted on 12/11/2014 3:45:23 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: cotton1706

Forget crashing his switchboard. Let’s crash his office!


40 posted on 12/11/2014 3:51:13 PM PST by 60Gunner (The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. - Plato)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121-140 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson