http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/democratparty/ en-us Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:26:49 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281526/posts Pelosi Won't Give Public a Week to Review Text of Health-Care Bill Before House Votes on It SNIPPET: "At her press briefing on Thursday, Pelosi was asked whether the health-care bill would be handled differently than the stimulus bill, which came up in February. The 1,071-page final text of that bill was posted on the House Appropriations Committee’s Web site late on a Thursday night and then voted on the next day. “When the stimulus bill came out earlier this year, members and citizens had less than two days to review the final version that came out of the conference... CNS NEWS.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281526/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:26:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2277038/posts Monday, June 22, 2009 Shining a Light on the Palin Administration? Linda Kellen Biegel's Own Transparency Is Questionable By I A Crowther Shining a light on the Palin Administration. The fight for government transparency. I want an open and transparent government! Of benefit to the public interest. Linda Kellen Biegel, aka Celtic Diva, has called on the help of her readership to shine “a light on the Palin Administration” by asking for donations to the tune of more than $5,500 to fund a request for the email records of six members of the Office of the Governor, dating back more... Conservatives4Palin.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2277038/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:20:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2271219/posts DO NOT BE TAKEN IN BY THIS LIBERAL FALSE FLAG OPERATION The "Born Again American" campaign, despite a really nice song...and most of the words to it...is a ruse and a false flag operation. I was emailed their site by a conservative friend who had received it from someone else. I watched the video of the song. A really nice tune, and most of the lyrics...but I was taken back by one phrase in the chorus. Instead of saying "My Country tis of Thee," they used the term, "My Country tios of Me." This bothered me and caused me to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2271219/posts#comment Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:39:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2270522/posts Son of Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) is returning to rehab for undisclosed Reasons. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) will take a leave of absence from his congressional seat. Stuck On Stupid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2270522/posts#comment Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:25:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269681/posts The media is a abuzed about this, and the lefty blogs are acting as though this being some nuance of the right. Wrong. Let’s not forget that Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Louis Farrakhan, both antisemitic and neither considered spokesmen for the right. But after some research it appears the shooter, James Von Brunn is in fact - despite the protestations of the Kos Kids - a registered democrat from Maryland. So much for the “Right Wing Conspiracy”. Fact is that most of the Holocaust Denier crowd is from the left. Many of the groups follow the writings of Naom Chomsky, the... Macsmind http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269681/posts#comment Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:27:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250042/posts GOP to rebrand Dems as 'socialists' By: Roger Simon May 13, 2009 04:32 AM EST A member of the Republican National Committee told me Tuesday that when the RNC meets in an extraordinary special session next week, it will approve a resolution rebranding Democrats as the “Democrat Socialist Party.” When I asked if such a resolution would force RNC Chairman Michael Steele to use that label when talking about Democrats in all his speeches and press releases, the RNC member replied: “Who cares?” Which pretty much sums up the attitude some members of the RNC have toward their chairman these... The Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250042/posts#comment Wed, 13 May 2009 15:35:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247172/posts "Shane Fitzgerald, 22, a final-year student studying sociology and economics at University College Dublin, told the newspaper he placed the quote on the website as an experiment when doing research on globalisation. He quoted Oscar-winning composer Jarre as saying, "One could say my life itself has been one long soundtrack. Music was my life, music brought me to life, and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. "When I die there will be a final waltz playing in my head, that only I can hear." The quote was posted on Wikipedia shortly after Jarre's... AFP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2247172/posts#comment Fri, 8 May 2009 20:34:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244405/posts The same Homeland Security Department office that categorized veterans as potential terrorists issued an earlier report that defined dozens of "extremists" ranging from black power activists to abortion foes. The report was nixed within hours and recalled from state and local law enforcement officials. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon" that came out of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in late March. The lexicon lists definitions for key terms and phrases used by Homeland Security analysts "that addresses the nature... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244405/posts#comment Tue, 5 May 2009 12:22:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244129/posts SAN DIEGO -- A former high-ranking Pentagon official snared in a child pornography investigation was sentenced to 37 months by a federal judge on Monday. Wade Sanders, 69, was arrested after an FBI agent identified him in October 2007 as one of a batch of suspects who were allegedly sharing child porn electronically. In December, he pleaded guilty, and prosecutors sought a 63-month prison sentence. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is an old friend. Like Kerry, Sanders commanded a swift boat in Vietnam and is a decorated veteran. And Kerry is one of dozens of powerful allies who have written to... 10News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2244129/posts#comment Mon, 4 May 2009 23:14:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241431/posts Frank and Bachmann do battle over key ACORN amendment @ 2:29 pm by Michael O'Brien Two partisan heavyweights did battle Thursday over an amendment prized by conservatives, as House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) withdrew backing for a bill that would have toughened regulations for community organizing groups. Frank withdrew his support from an amendment offered by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) that would forbid groups like the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN) from receiving federal grants if any of their employees have been indicted for voter fraud. After approving the amendment by a unanimous voice vote,... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241431/posts#comment Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:46:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235449/posts Barack Obama was criticized harshly on Wednesday for leaving the door open to the prosecution of former Bush administration officials who authorized severe CIA interrogation procedures. Obama's decision to release classified memos last Thursday that detailed aggressive techniques on terrorism suspects that included waterboarding, sleep deprivation and forced nudity has triggered a political firestorm in Washington. Politicians on the left are eager to launch investigations into the Bush-era policies that were part of the effort to prevent a repeat of the September 11 attacks, while those on the right said Obama seems to be breaking a pledge to look forward,... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235449/posts#comment Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:50:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2234779/posts t looks like Gov. Bill Richardson’s (D-N.M.) troubles might be getting a bit worse. Richardson is currently entangled in a federal pay-to-play investigation in his home state. Today, The New Mexico Independent’s Heath Haussamen reports that Steven Rattner, who is currently overseeing the Obama administration’s auto industry bailout program, has also been a major contributor to Richardson’s gubernatorial campaigns in recent years — donating a total of $20,000 over two elections. The problem? Richardson heads the State Investment Council (SIC), which manages the state’s investments. In October 2005, the SIC voted to invest $20 million with Quadrangle Group LLC, according... Wash Independent http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2234779/posts#comment Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:37:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2234425/posts Soros told Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes that he developed his character as Nazi collaborator in Hungry. He took that learning and became convicted Insider trader, a guy who made 10 billion dollar off the British people through currency speculation, terrorist supporter and Israel hater. After the last election George Soros, met with a group of Mega-rich liberals to ensure that they get to control the country after the 2008 Elections. What they ended up doing is giving $100 Million dollars to key liberal organizations in major battle ground states(see Obama's Liberal Shock Troops ). Here's the scary part--it worked.... Human Events/The Lid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2234425/posts#comment Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:03:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233774/posts MEMPHIS, April 20, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A counselor at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Memphis, TN was caught on hidden camera coaching a 14-year-old girl to lie to a judge so he would not find out about her 31-year-old boyfriend; the girl could then obtain a waiver for an abortion without her parents' knowledge. This is the sixth Planned Parenthood (PP) clinic implicated in a developing multi-state child abuse scandal, involving the deliberate suppression of evidence of statutory rape by PP employees. Lila Rose, a 20-year-old UCLA student and president of the nonprofit Live Action, entered Planned Parenthood's Memphis Health... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233774/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:45:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2233361/posts So let's review: what happens when you are an average citizen that skips out on paying late fees? You get your car repossessed, your home foreclosed upon, or your utilities shut off. If it is a government fee you refuse to pay, you will likely end up in jail for not paying. But, whatever late fee you aren't paying, it bodes major trouble if you're a regular citizen. Now what happens if you are a Democrat politician that finds a late fee assessed to you for whatever reason? Naturally, you decide you are exempt from paying such piffle because, after... Publius' Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2233361/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:41:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231395/posts Obama is slowly rewriting America’s dialogue with other countries, while at the same time calling those that are pro-life, against illegal immigration, military veterans or gun owners rightwing extremists. But you have to applaud Obama for transparency. He’s even extending transparency to the terrorist by releasing Bush-era memos about CIA interrogation techniques. A former top official in the administration of President George W. Bush called the publication of the memos “unbelievable.” “It’s damaging because these are techniques that work, and by Obama’s action today, we are telling the terrorists what they are,” the official said. “We have laid it all... Fort Wayne News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231395/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:21:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230843/posts If the Obama administration has taken flak for suggesting that conservative groups might be home to domestic terrorists, it looks like some House Democrat leaders are willing to go even further: But in an interview on Fox TV in San Francisco, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) chalked up the GOP grass-roots effort as “AstroTurf.” “This initiative is funded by the high end; we call it AstroTurf, it's not really a grass-roots movement. It's AstroTurf by some of the wealthiest people in America to keep the focus on tax cuts for the rich instead of for the great middle class,” Pelosi said.... The Weekly Standard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230843/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:58:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2214652/posts Recently, there have been some pollsters or pitchmen trading on the Sarah Palin name – taking a pulse on the Governor's favorability. None of these polls are authorized by SarahPAC or the Governor. Again, SarahPAC is not doing any telephone solicitation at this time. SarahPAC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2214652/posts#comment Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:16:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2214098/posts From just September till now, Sarah Palin has accumulated a personal dept of over $500,000 in legal fees defending herself against fake/false/frivolous ethics charges. That’s Five Hundred Thousand Dollars. A group of Alaska liberals, with the apparent cooperation of members of the Alaska Democratic Party have been filing ethics charge after ethics charge against Sarah Palin. The aim? Not to get her impeached and booted from office, because every single one of the charges are frivolous, baseless and even fairly deranged - one was even filed in the name of a soap opera character - but something far more personal.... Redstate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2214098/posts#comment Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:54:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2210486/posts More than half the voter registrations turned in by ACORN canvassers during the last election were not valid, according to testimony to be presented before a House Judiciary subcommittee. The testimony is from Anita MonCrief, a former employee of an affiliate of the Association of Community Organizations. MonCrief, who was fired for improperly charging personal expenses to the ACORN affiliate, originally testified under oath as part of a request by the Republican State Committee in Pennsylvania for an injunction against ACORN. The request was denied. The FBI has been investigating the liberal community organizing group for possible voter registration fraud.... Newsmax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2210486/posts#comment Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:35:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2210728/posts Manny Aragon was one of New Mexico's most powerful law makers and power brokers. A former Senate president, Aragon was this week convicted and given a 67 month sentence for lining his pockets and that of his co-conspiritors with millions in fraudulently billed state contracting money. While his "iconic" status is mentioned and his long standing position as a "Senate leader" is dutifully chronicled, his status as a Democrat doesn't seem to make the cut of a large portion of the stories on his sentencing. The Associated Press misses the fact in two versions of the story (here and here),... Publius' Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2210728/posts#comment Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:55:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2209883/posts A sitting President of the United States is "organizing a political organization loyal to him, bound by a pledge, outside the government and existing party apparatus. The historical precedents are ominous." What is so ominous about an organization? Americans, Alexis de Tocqueville famously observed, "constantly form associations.... If it is proposed to inculcate some truth or to foster some feeling by the encouragement of a great example, they form a society."   Certainly, thousands of organizations seek to influence the political debate. There's Newt Gingrich's American Solutions or the left-wing People for the American Way, for instance. Political parties are another... americanthinker.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2209883/posts#comment Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:18:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2208447/posts N.O. Demo aiming to reduce violenceBATON ROUGE -- Carrying or using firearms at public events such as block parties, New Year's Eve celebrations and Carnival parades could send the violator to jail for at least five years if the Legislature enacts a bill filed by a New Orleans lawmaker. Democratic Rep. Juan LaFonta said he has filed the bill for the session starting April 27 as a way to reduce violence at events popular to New Orleans including second-line processions at funerals and Carnival Indian parades. "We are about to kill a part of our culture," LaFonta said, referring to... Times Picayune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2208447/posts#comment Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:39:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2207060/posts Sunday, March 15, 2009 My father recently passed away in Fort Worth. While going through his records in Richardson, where he lived, I found his voting card. I called the people at the city clerk's office to inform them that he had passed. They informed me that he couldn't have died, since he voted on Nov. 4. I asked how many years had he been voting on record, and they said without fail, he had voted for 10 consecutive years. I then informed them that he had been in a nursing home and with Alzheimer's for the past eight years.... Longview News Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2207060/posts#comment Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:12:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2204511/posts A list of Obama's potential high-level appointees who have withdrawn from consideration - mostly for failure to pay taxes - since Obama took office in January.One of the most interesting phenomenons of the Obama administration so far is the difficulty he has had finding honest people to fill top-level positions. Every few days since he has been in office, another potential cabinet appointee is in the news for tax evasion or other financial corruption.Let's rehash the list so far.New Mexico Democratic Governor Bill Richardson, nominated for Commerce Department Secretary. He withdrew on January 4 after it emerged that he was... Intellectual Conservative http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2204511/posts#comment Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:59:08 GMT