Reinke Faces Life

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/135387-odonnell-under-investigation-for-campaign-spending

Christine O’Donnell under investigation for campaign spending
By Jordan Fabian – 12/29/10 02:04 PM ET

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Federal officials have begun a criminal investigation of defeated Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell (R) regarding her alleged use of campaign funds for personal expenses.

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Sure glad the “federal officials” are right on that “investigating opponents” stuff. They are sure Johnny – On – The Spot investigating Democratic corruption. Like in Sacramento!

Too bad CO’D isn’t a witch, she could turn them all into frogs.

And, “Campaign FInance” “laws” are (a) unconstitutional; (b) designed to ensure that only the wealthy can run for office; and (c) a “rigged game” so that lobbyists have the inside track to manipulate the political process for the benefit of all “the insiders”.

Argh!

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http://channel-surfing.blogspot.com/2010/12/giving-states-veto-is-bad-idea.html

Monday, December 20, 2010
Giving states the veto is a bad idea

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I would dismiss this as a joke, but given the looniness we’ve seen grow on the issue of federal power it obviously is not a joke.

The this, in this case, is an amendment that would grant state legislatures the power to repeal federal law — two-thirds of all state legislatures would need to vote for repeal. It has the backing of folks in 12 states (the story says legislatures, including New Jersey, when it needs to be made clear that full legislatures are not on board in most cases) and some in Congress — which leaves me wondering if anyone is thinking clearly out there.

The amendment is being pushed as a way to trim federal sails and force national lawmakers to consider the impact of their actions on the states, which sounds logical in theory but would create chaos in practice and do little more than further empower small states and, more ominously, make progressive reform impossible.

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So how do YOU prevent “unfunded mandates”?

The Dead Old White Guys HATE democracy as “mob rule”. And, we are PROVING them correct.

The Seventeenth Amendment killed the feedback loop from Trenton to DC.

Will the Trenton crooks pick better crooks that the bosses do for “We, The Sheeple” in Nu Jerzee to rubber stamp?

I bet yes. For only one reason, Trenton Crook wpuld pick someone to go to DC and make sure that (1) they were no unfunded mandates; (2) they “get” as much as they “give”; and (3) conduct that causes “We, The Sheeple” to get upset (more) with Trenton is not tolerated.

Sorry, but you “Secular Progressive Socialists” have to remember the words of the Iron Lady! “The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” –Margaret Thatcher

The States’ “veto” is just trying to de facto repeal the Seventeenth.

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FROM A BLISTERING EMAIL ABOUT THE TSA AND THE FOURTH

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Dear Mr. Reinke:    Thank you for contacting me with your concerns about Transportation Security Administration (TSA) aircraft passenger screening procedure. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun using advanced imaging technology (AIT) at 70 airports across the country. This technology allows screeners to take a snapshot of passengers without any physical contact to determine if there are dangerous weapons or other contraband hidden under a passenger’s clothes. TSA maintains that passenger privacy is protected by separating the officer attending the passenger from the officer viewing the image and blurring the face of the passenger. The viewing officer is remotely located and images cannot be stored, transmitted, or printed, and they are deleted immediately after viewing. In addition, passengers who do not wish to receive AIT screening can opt out for a physical pat-down.      During consideration of the “Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act” (H.R. 2200) in the House of Representatives, an amendment was considered that would prohibit TSA from using AIT machines for primary screening, require TSA to give passengers a choice of a pat-down search instead of a body scan, and prohibit TSA from storing, transferring, or copying any images. This amendment was included in the final version of the bill passed by the House of Representatives. The “Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act” has been referred to the Senate and is currently pending before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, on which I serve.    In addition, the “American Traveler Dignity Act of 2010” (H.R. 6416) has been introduced in the House of Representatives. This legislation would clarify that TSA and its employees can be sued for subjecting airline passengers to advanced imaging technology or physical contact. This bill is currently pending before the House Judiciary Committee, and similar legislation has not been introduced in the Senate. Please be assured that I will continue to monitor the progress of this legislation and will keep your views in mind should it come for a vote before a Committee on which I serve or the full Senate. Thank you again for contacting me. FRL: mts
Sincerely, Senator Lautenberg
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SO why do I need TWO US Senators? I get the same response from both of them. So let’s just cut staff and save a lot of money. Argh!

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FROM A BLISTERING EMAIL ABOUT THE TSA AND THE FOURTH

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Dear Mr. Reinke:

Thank you for contacting me to express your concern regarding the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of whole-body imaging. Your opinion is very important to me, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond to you on this vital issue.

The failed Christmas Day 2009 bombing on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 brought renewed attention to airport security. One specific concern has been the possible increased implementation of whole-body imaging (WBI) technology to screen airline passengers. As you know, WBI is currently being used in major airports across the country to screen passengers, and in some cases it is being used in place of metal detectors. TSA is using this new technology to conduct full-body searches without physical contact between a TSA representative and a passenger, allowing screeners to detect prohibited items, such as weapons, explosives and other metallic and non-metallic threat items concealed under layers of clothing. However, there have been a number of legitimate concerns regarding health implications of WBI technology, as well as privacy concerns due to the details of the images.

You may be happy to know that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 2200, the TSA Authorization Act, which included an amendment prohibiting TSA from utilizing whole-body imaging as the first-screening device at airports. Accordingly, TSA would only be allowed to use this technology for secondary searches of individuals who have already triggered primary metal detector alarms. Further, the amendment requires that screeners disclose that millimeter wave imaging could allow a TSA worker in a remote room to see through their clothes, and affords passengers the right to request a pat-down search in lieu of full-body imaging.

As your United States Senator, my top priority is protecting the safety of the American people. While it is essential that security officials have the necessary tools to screen and identify terrorists attempting to commandeer aircraft, it is also important to uphold the civil liberties of law-abiding citizens traveling through our skies. While the TSA Authorization Act has not yet been considered in the Senate, I will certainly keep your views in mind when considering this issue. Please rest assured that I will work hard to keep our nation safe and our individual freedoms intact when considering any legislation.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of concern. I invite you to visit my website (http://menendez.senate.gov) to learn of other important issues to New Jersey.

Senator Menendez

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Obviously, my email wasn’t read. THis is a canned response. You can hear them saying: “TSA crank; send him the T letter”! Argh!!!

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http://www.keywestlou.com/2010/12/i-lay-by-pool-yesterday-working-on-my.html

My Life in Key West
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Other topics include the military officer who refuses another deployment to Afghanistan because he is a birther

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May I suggest that you update your ‘lingo’ about the Army Officer, who’s refusing deployment?

You called him a “birther”. Which means that he disputes that Obama was born in the USA.

Now, while that is a perfectly good concern, (as a lawyer, you must know about “evidence”), it doesn’t accurately describe the fellow’s position.

He’s a “proof-er”.

He, like I, have not seen “evidence” that Obama satisfies the Constitutional criteria to be President.

Sure, we’ve heard a lot of lips move, and websites pontificate. But evidence?? Hardly.

See, imho, the most telling fact in this whole debate is that Obama and his supported have spent literally millions to prevent any disclosure of his “paper trail”.

Why is that?

So, us, “proof-ers”, say we just don’t know.

Perhaps a small distinction, but we want Key West Lou to be “hip”.

LOL,
fjohn68

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http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/stop-the-start-treaty-and-senatorial-pork/

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The treaty limits the US missile defenses and the preamble suggests that we would not engage in any new military technologies to thwart nuclear weapons! It also says we cannot convert any of our rockets into interceptors and it locks in about a ten thousand Russian edge in tactical nuclear warheads. It reduces strategic warheads — where there is now rough parity — but not tactical ones where Russia has a huge advantage.

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Why would any American support such a treaty?

The Russians are not our friends, not peaceful, and not wealthy enough to compete. But they are chess players. And, if they can get us to forgo our advantage or ignore their strength, they win and we lose.

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http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/which-republicans-sold-out/

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So who sold out?

Thad Cochran, Mississippi

Bob Corker, Tennessee

Mike Crapo, Idaho

Tom Coburn, Oklahoma

Lamar Alexander, Tennessee

Johnny Isakson, Georgia

Let’s remember.

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