Republican House Party – For the People - By the People

It is generally agreed that the average American family is worried about the price of gas and oil (heating fuel) – they also heavily (70%+) favor domestic drilling in order to try and stop what has become a national energy crisis. To date it has appeared that no-one in government was willing to do anything but talk - until yesterday. The House Republicans responded to the needs of the people and stayed in session, despite Nancy Pelosi, house speaker, who decided to cut the people’s needs short. She called the House into recess at approximately 11:30 AM in order to begin her 5 week vacation. For weeks the GOP legislatures have been lobbying to get the speaker to allow a vote to lift the Congressional Offshore Drilling Ban, but Pelosi, in a pure party fashion, stonewalled to the end. When asked about offshore drilling in a recent interview, she quipped: "I will not ... give the administration an excuse for its failure.”

In other words Pelosi will squash any bill that would help the American people, if that bill would make a Republican look good. Pelosi had the power to keep the house in session and bring this issue to a vote. She did not do so because she feared that members of her own party (which currently holds a decent majority but consists of those Democrats who still care about country over party) would vote to lift the oil drilling ban, further damaging the image of an all-powerful speaker.

The Republican minority felt that this issue, so important to the American people, required action. They stayed in session long after Ms. Pelosi made C-SPAN (owned and operated by the American People) shut down their cameras, shut off the house lights, turned off the microphones, and called security.(Stalin anyone?). The Republicans stayed in sessions – ordered up pizzas and kept on talking – in the dark – for the people. This was an historic revolt by a major political party in the best interest of the people – against a party that now is vested in tyranny. John Culbertson, Republican, 7th District Texas, recorded the proceedings (clips shown below) in order to bring attention to the plight of the people and the ridiculous actions of the current Speaker.

Culbertson has come under fire recently from Pelosi and other Democrats for using the Internet as a way to communicate with his constituents. The Complaint: “Current rules "have been interpreted to prohibit (House) members from posting official content outside of the House.gov domain," - this by Rep. Michael Capuano, D-Mass. with the full support of anti-free speech speaker Pelosi. The New York Times agreed with Pelosi and Company, yet, Culbertson has persisted in communicating with the people. Apparently, communicating with constituents by what-ever means necessary is not in the best interest of certain Democrats, especially when they are working contrary to the peoples interest and have imposed a virtual media blackout.

The House Republicans were finally forced to vacate at the close of day – only one person would have been able to keep that house in session and that was George W. Bush. Monday Morning Quarterbacking is called for: Regardless of how much calling Congress back into session (power granted the president under the Constitution), would have put the spotlight on the Republican Party at its best - George Bush had in his grasp the ability to do something for the country (and yes, stick it to Nancy Pelosi at the same time) - an opportunity that has passed. One has to believe that John McCain would have handled this a bit differently – calling the Congress back into session and putting an end to Ms. Pelosi’s 5 week vacation plans – in order to give the people a voice!

Of course, in all fairness, Bush may be letting nature take its course (acting instead of reacting). In a year that Democrats were handed an election on every level, they have systemically set the stage for a Republican run. Even Obama smells the political opportunity as he is ready to shift his position (yet again) on offshore drilling , possibly after the election. A recent article from the Financial Times headlines: “Democrats anxious for Obama to widen lead”- the article cites those nasty McCain ads and the fact that Obama “thinks very highly of himself” as the reason the latest polls are one point apart and closing. What they fail to see is a base that has started to warm to John McCain, in spite of differences - and Obama has yet to win over the hearts and minds of Clinton supporters - and has apparently begun to alienate others in his party (Washington Post on Obama Hecklers). The Democrats in the House and Senate need to take a long look at their own polls, never mind Obama. One must conclude, therefore, that a race which was considered “in the bag”, is now up for grabs and should the Democrats continue to thwart the will of the people in their own self-interest, Republicans will be celebrating Christmas in November.

Yet Another John McCain Attack Ad!

John McCain has found the perfect way in which to highlight the hysteria caused by BOS (Barrack Obama Syndrome) - political advertisements! Below one of the best to come out of the McCain campaign yet. Adding Heston into this piece was a stroke of brilliance (considering Obama's affiliation with the NRA). It is getting hot in that kitchen.

Jeff Beatty: Drill for Oil - John Kerry: Pose for Photos!

Jeff Beatty, Republican Candidate for Senate MA, is siding with 70% of the populous nationwide in a call to drill for oil (offshore and anywhere else we might have a barrel). He is running against incumbent John Kerry (D) who is in favor of allowing anyone but a US oil company to drill offshore. (Cuba and China are apparently OK) Kerry is fearful that a US Oil Company may make a profit by drilling within the United States. (Note: Democrat Primary takes place on September 16, at which time, Beatty will absolutely know if he will be facing John Kerry or possibly Ed O’Reilly.)

The Democrats in Congress are sitting on their hands watching the economy tank, because somewhere back in their collective brain, they believe that a bad economy is good for their party. Pelosi, Reid and company know full well, that should they lift the Congressional ban on oil there would be an immediate impact – the speculators would lower expectations, and the price would drop like a rock – which would be good for consumers.

Republicans know this, and the last thing the Democrats want is another issue that the Republicans are right about (see: Surge in Iraq)

Jeff Beatty is just plain smart to take a strong stand on drilling our own oil and promoting U.S. Self-Sufficiency. It would behoove every Republican running for office, or not, to follow Jeff’s example. Those Democrats running (incumbent or otherwise) in states that are affected by winter woes, are excellent targets.

While Kerry is out there posing for photographs with four young tipsy and Underage (ack.net) hotties on Nantucket, the price per barrel of oil keeps climbing. John Kerry’s bad judgment regarding issues important to Massachusetts residents, along with his bad judgment in general, may be why 51% of the states voters thought he should find employment elsewhere, of course, that was in earlier this summer.

WHDH Channel 7 News Boston - Kerry is Denying anything improper - view You Tube Video