Representative Gerry E. Connolly (D-VA 11th)
1st-term Democrat from Virginia.
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What a bunch of Idiots Democrats have in their party, and no I am not a Republican, use to be a Democrat but then I began to think for myself and not follow blindly those elitist in the party, I am and Independent voter.

To:
Sen. Jim Webb
Rep. Gerry Connolly
Sen. Mark Warner

November 2, 2009

What a bunch of Idiots Democrats have in their party, and no I am not a Republican, use to be a Democrat but then I began to think for myself and not follow blindly those elitist in the party, I am and Independent voter. How do you reach the conclusion that Healthcare Reform Bill is to make Healthcare more affordable when you have to spend tax payer money in the tune of over 1 Trillion dollars to cover only 6 years out of ten for 8.5 million non insured Americans. All low income Americans are covered by Medicaid now and CHIPS and SCHIPS. Where do you hypocrites get off saying the Rich should pay their fair share, when they pay for their own Healthcare and pay the heaviest taxes that over 40 percent of all Americans pay ZERO Income tax? This is separation by class and is fully discrimination by Pelosi, Reid and Obama. The so called Commerce Clause that has been used or should I say misused by the Government and courts to unbelievable abuse of the Constitution, I think most Democrats need to relearn the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution especially those serving in Congress.
"IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
"Constitution for the United States of America
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Article. I.
Section 8.
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes; "
Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. "

"LEIBERMAN'S ACTIONS MUST HAVE CONSEQUENCES

To:
Sen. Harry Reid

October 31, 2009

Now is the time for the Senate Democratic leadership — Senators Reid, Schumer and Durbin — to stop making excuses for Joe Lieberman.

We are proud that you, Senator Reid, have shown great leadership in writing a health care bill that includes the public option. But Joe Lieberman is not "with us" on everything but the war.

Joe Lieberman's position is against Senate Democrats, against his constituents in Connecticut and against the will of the American public.

Now, our fears about Joseph Lieberman have been realized. Sen. Lieberman has indicated he plans to join with Republicans to filibuster any health care bill that contains a public option. Alone, the Republicans don't have the votes for a filibuster. So by joining with them, Lieberman would be tipping the balance of power in order to sink health care reform.

The truth is that a ROBUS public option SAVES money (over $100 billion) according to the Congressional Budget Office. Is Lieberman doing what is best for his constituents? Among likely voters in Connecticut, 68 percent favor a public option versus 21 percent who oppose it.

Perhaps he only counts the insurance lobby as his "constituents"?

Actions must have consequences. Any senator who filibusters the public option does not deserve a chairmanship and should be removed from his or her post.

We know that we will be watching very closely the actions of our fellow Democrats as we decide if WE will continue to support Democrats when they oppose important progressive iissues - such as GENUINE healthcare reform that will save over 44,000 American each year who die from lack of access to healthcare.

Please continue to show your leadership and courage, Senator Reid. Please show that deliverate actions, MORE HARMFUL THAN ANY OF THE MOST VINDICTIVE OR UNDERHANDED actions taken by ANY Republican opponent - against the Democratic caucus has consequences for Joe Lieberman.

Harrisburg ,

Clifton , VA

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