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haoleboy commented on the blog post Reid: Senate Rules Reform Proponents Were Right
A Senate bought & controlled by the wealthy Dems & Repubs is what we now consider a democracy? What about the rest of us. Who represents our minority interests when the filibuster is gone?
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haoleboy commented on the diary post NYPD Using Sexual Assault as Law Enforcement Tool? by Phoenix Woman.
I have been expecting trouble from returning vets turned law enforcement officers. They have been trained for and participated in war. They then bring those awful practices back here only to be applied as they see fit. Worse yet, this could go on for a generation.
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Neel Kashkari Says Throw Money at the Housing Bust by masaccio.
Every time I hear about this guy I think about his leaving DC and going to build a cabin in the Nevada outback. I think he was preparing for the economy to collapse and have his hideout from the mass of angry people.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post Federal Government’s Favorable Rating Collapses
Excluding the elected and appointed officials, all the people that work in govt are our neighbors, friends and family members. We know what motivates the elected and appointed people but I cannot understand why the others act the way they do.
Its like the police that beat up the Occupy protesters who are only sticking their necks out for the cops and others so we and they can have a decent future.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post The Ever-Expanding Surveillance State That Has Grown Under Obama
I watched much of the same program Kevin mentions. I have no doubt that every posting on this site is monitored and as Ms. Poitras said the folks that participate in Occupy protests are now pegged for life. The US Government including senior leaders in Congress are very afraid of its citizens taking to the streets and it getting out of hand. Thanks to 9/11 all of us are now considered possible terrorists.
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Atrios’ Lament: America in the Age of Wankers by Scarecrow.
Over the years I have worked on issues that took me to Capitol Hill. As Members retire or loose re-election, the staff get new jobs with another Member because they know the way DC (really) works. The eventual goal of many of these mostly young people is to become a well paid lobbyist. And once [...]
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Atrios’ Lament: America in the Age of Wankers by Scarecrow.
Most everyone focuses on Members of Congress but what they overlook are the staff who work on Capitol Hill. The staff run the everything and they are easily manipulated by the lobbyists. Jack Abramoff spoke about this in his book. We are focusing on the wrong areas and that will only prevent fixing this serious [...]
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haoleboy commented on the blog post It Takes A Thief
It is important that the Dems also nail their own corrupt officials and not just focus on the other guys and gals. This is a serious problem and touches upon the evil that permeates all levels of our govt by both the Dems & Repubs. Abramoff has not nailed enough people on the Hill as yet. He is still protecting many and it will be interesting to see if he spills the beans. Thats when I will know he has turned a new leaf.
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Update on the Hawaii Senate Race by Mauimom.
I have met Mazie and found her to be a nice person. The problem as I see it is that she is supported by Sen. Inouye who is cold and ruthless ‘lifetime’ politician. His best friend was the late Republican Senator Ted Stevens whom he referred to as his “brother”. Because of his support for [...]
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haoleboy commented on the diary post In which the NYT attempts to “call” Hawaii by Mauimom.
Inouye is a corrupt bully and Hirono is his handpicked choice. At least Case had the guts to challenge the old boys network.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post President Will Not Veto Defense Authorization Bill, Despite Detention Provisions
My gut tells me the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders wanted this because they anticipate riots by Americans over economic matters. They will need the military to step in to control the people and imprison its leaders. They are afraid of the OWS crowd.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post Cass Sunstein’s OIRA: The Most Powerful Regulation-Smiting Agency You’ve Never Heard Of
I tired to get some help from Mr. Sunstein for our nonprofit via the OIRA in August and got nowhere.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post OccupySupply – What We Need
Over the long term I wonder if OWS can get donated surplus items as a nonprofit from the GSA under the criteria below.
Nonprofit, tax exempt organizations that provide food, shelter, or support services to homeless or impoverished people may also be eligible to receive donations of surplus property through donation. Such organizations include:
•Soup kitchens and day centers
•Food banks that supply shelters and soup kitchens serving homeless and/or impoverished individuals
•Overnight, daytime, and around-the-clock shelters helping homeless individuals, regardless of the cause or duration of the homelessness (includes shelters for battered spouses, abused children, and orphans and half-way houses for temporary residence of homeless parolees, recovered mental patients, and recovered substance abusers)GSA website: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105055#nppe
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haoleboy commented on the blog post Lobbyists Buy Shiny New Terms for Super Congressfolk
I realize the Ethics Committee tends to ignore complaints. But look what happens when a concerted campaign like the Tar Sands protests gets going. Maybe Jane can file a complaint and go on national TV to talk about this. Dylan Ratigans show Below is a link to a Senate letter on Rule 43 by Harry Reid. It’s worth the read.
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haoleboy commented on the blog post Lobbyists Buy Shiny New Terms For Super Congressfolk
If they fail to provide equal access to the Senator regardless of party or contribution it’s a violation of Senate ethics rule 43. Everyone who is ignored should file an ethics complaint under this rule. The Ethics Committee will be hard pressed to ignore them all.
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Japan Nuclear Watch: Updated,Fire At Unit 4 Out, Radiation Levels Reported Down by Bill Egnor.
I just called Evergreen and they told me they have been in contact with the Japanese Govt about doing plume suppression work if a cloud heads for Tokyo.
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haoleboy commented on the diary post Japan Nuclear Watch: Updated,Fire At Unit 4 Out, Radiation Levels Reported Down by Bill Egnor.
Since they are discussing the use of helicopters for water drops, I wonder if a fixed-wing water bomber type aircraft would be as or more effective than the helicopter? They now have DC-10 & B-747 aircraft that can drop large amounts of water and other liquids. Because the roofs are now open they can make [...]
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haoleboy commented on the blog post US Mulls Limited Intervention in Libya
Military and humanitarian aid operations don’t mix well. In one hand they hold a gun and in the other — humanitarian aid. This puts the lives of the NGO workers at risk because the people in the host country do not know whom they can trust. The US military should stay out of humanitarian operations as much as possible.
The problem is that they like it for the PR value.
