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Statement by the President: "... I will sign (CFR) into law."
Office of the Press Secretary ^ | March 20, 2002 | George W. Bush

Posted on 03/20/2002 4:33:41 PM PST by erk

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To: jwalsh07
I missed this, what article or amendment to the constitution covers this notion?

So, should we allow non-citizens to send money too?

They can't vote.

141 posted on 03/20/2002 5:26:51 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: erk
Does anyone remember that this CFR nonsense all started as political cover for the Democrats who utterly violated then-existing campaign finance law? It's all a Grand Sham, political smoke and mirrors.
142 posted on 03/20/2002 5:28:03 PM PST by Phaedrus
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To: jwalsh07
"He gave his word twice, once in the campaign and once when he swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Yes he did. All those e-mails sent. And all those phone calls that fell on deaf ears, needless to say, I am p***** this evening.

143 posted on 03/20/2002 5:28:13 PM PST by deadhead
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To: Congressman Billybob
It's a damn shame that Bush decided to act in a politically expedient manner on this.

It's all up to guys like you and the courts. Next time the GOP calls for money I'll tell them my money now goes to organizations that will actually FIGHT for the Constitution.

It's a sad day, but I will sleep better knowing there are people like you lined up to send this piece of garbage to the dumpster of unconstitutional laws.

144 posted on 03/20/2002 5:28:45 PM PST by dittomom
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To: mwl1
This soon-to-be law has a provision, like the first CFR, which requires it to be "accelerated on the dockets" of the one trial court and then the Supreme Court. The first such case, Buckley v. Valeo, 1976, was decided by the Supreme Court roughly six months after it started in the trial court.

Expect this case to be filed, as was Buckley on the effective date of the law, That is 6 November, 2002, for this one. Expect the final decision, therefore, in May, give or take a few weeks.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column: "The Truman Factor."

145 posted on 03/20/2002 5:28:47 PM PST by Congressman Billybob
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To: sinkspur
Companies can't vote either should they be able to make contributions?
146 posted on 03/20/2002 5:29:43 PM PST by FSPress
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To: jwalsh07
Why should you be allowed to send money if you can't vote?

Campaign contributions about getting a message OUT.. and hoping that others will agree with your message.. it is NOT about buying votes.. so really I see no connection between "voting age" and campaign contributions.. unless of course you are trying to tell your kids that they are not allowed to have an OPINION or a MESSAGE until they are 18.... my 5yr old has MANY opinions.. some of which I hope she keeps for life, and some of which I hope she changes when she matures.....

147 posted on 03/20/2002 5:29:54 PM PST by davidosborne
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To: sinkspur
Some of you people have lost your minds.

No, but just thinking out loud and venting anger after this very sad disappointment and betrayal.

148 posted on 03/20/2002 5:30:29 PM PST by CedarDave
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To: FSPress
agreed

see my post #147....

149 posted on 03/20/2002 5:31:17 PM PST by davidosborne
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To: Congressman Billybob
I feel very strongly about this. Legal challenges cost $$$$. Principles are worth fighting for and well worth the costs in time and dollars.

If we don't fight the good fight for ourselves, no one else will fight for us. I would be honored to be able to contribute in any way. Does your legal team need donations?

Washington looks out for Washington.....I don't want to jump on the Bush-basher wagon, I keep hoping he will pull yet one more rabbit out of his hat. However, I am doubtful.

150 posted on 03/20/2002 5:31:22 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Aquamarine
Gee, and just think, a couple of weeks ago I got flamed by the Bush-Bots for daring to question their tangle tongued wonder child...

The Adults are in charge now...Buhahahahahahahaha

Wow, now we have CFR (of course the 'Bots are saying this is actually a "secret plan" by Dubya) and soon we'll have Amnesty for ILLEGALS (Rule of Law, yeah, right). Hmmmmmmmmmm.

I guess we should have taken Dubya seriously when he quipped "This would be easier if it was a Dictatorship...huh huh, of course with me as the Dictator"

151 posted on 03/20/2002 5:31:54 PM PST by Lord_Baltar
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To: firebrand
Well now we know that Bush's oath to protect and defend the Constitution means as much to him as Clinton's marriage vows mean to him.
152 posted on 03/20/2002 5:31:59 PM PST by SUSSA
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To: goodnesswins
Kids 17 and under should NOT be allowed to support candidates with money.....they are not self-sufficient, and it's a perfect way for family members to funnel money to candidates. Besides, they cannot even sign most contracts, etc....unless they are emancipated.....then maybe....but as long as ma and pa are paying the bills....NO WAY!

What's wrong with family members funnelling money to candidates? If the parents don't object, and the money isn't being used to harm anyone, why shouldn't a kid be allowed to spend his own money how he wants?

153 posted on 03/20/2002 5:32:15 PM PST by timm22
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To: sinkspur
it's called venting
154 posted on 03/20/2002 5:32:21 PM PST by rwfromkansas
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To: goodnesswins
NOTE: from what I understand the Democrats stand to lose the most if CFR passes.....

I really doubt it, or they wouldn't have been so excited to pass it (dems). This gives the media a virtual monopoly 0-60 days prior to the election. It isn't Republicans that they will be promoting.

What does it matter anymore anyways - if the Republicans behave and vote like Democrats. Besides the war in Afghanistan, and my $300 rebate - I don't see much at all I like.

155 posted on 03/20/2002 5:32:37 PM PST by willa
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To: TrappedInLiberalHell
Expecting it to fail in the courts is a mistake, it probably won't.
156 posted on 03/20/2002 5:33:22 PM PST by thepitts
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To: estrogen
The fact that the President has caved and trashed the Constitution allows me to speak freely. The plan I read, that he SHOULD have followed, is posted on this thread. I am now ashamed of the President, fearful for the Constitution, and have my work cut out for me.

Billybob

157 posted on 03/20/2002 5:33:23 PM PST by Congressman Billybob
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To: sinkspur
No what we should do is let every citizen send as much money as they want to who they want and if they are running for office, then they should post that donation on there website by sundown.
158 posted on 03/20/2002 5:35:12 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: Congressman Billybob
How can I help?
159 posted on 03/20/2002 5:35:26 PM PST by Don Carlos
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To: sinkspur
Does this rise to a level where impeachment is warranted?? ...

Hmmmmm a President who will not VETO an obviously UNCONSTITUTIONAL piece of legislation....

In principle I would answer yes.. I think it would be a wake up call to remind our President and ALL our elected officials that they have taken an OATH to support and DEFEND the Constitution.....

Would I vote to impeach?? YES !! If it is clear that the President just doesn't understand his duty, and see's nothing wrong with signing this and passing the buck to the SCOTUS...

160 posted on 03/20/2002 5:35:56 PM PST by davidosborne
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