A question that should be asked of Republicans: WIDDI?

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Tuesday May 28, 2019 · 10:52 AM PDT

2019/05/28 · 10:52

The silence, enabling and capitulation from Republicans in congress when it comes to this criminal “president” has been stunning, to say the least. If the media had a spine, maybe they could ask each of them one question and see how they answer,

“What If a Democrat Did It?”

Some examples:

The “president” is clearly violating the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution and you have not questioned it. WIDDI?
The “president” has ignored Congressional subpoenas, dangled pardons and told witnesses not to testify in hearings and you allow it. WIDDI?
The “president” has called for the prosecution of his political enemies and has called the press “the enemy of the people” and you have been silent. WIDDI?
The “president” has obstructed justice at least a dozen times according to the Muller report and you have ignored it. WIDDI?
The “president” has sided with Putin, Kim and the Saudis over his own intelligence agencies and you have not questioned the motives. WIDDI?
The “president” has lied over 10,000 times since taking office and you laugh it off. WIDDI?
The “president” has been abusing the power of the office and you are not providing a check and balance. WIDDI?

I could go on, but I do have to work.

Hey, media, "New Normal" is not a thing!

acoren

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Monday February 20, 2017 · 1:16 PM PST

2017/02/20 · 13:16

Ever since Trump took office, the media has been reacting to his unhinged press conferences or tweetstorms by asking, “Is this the new normal?” In a word, NO! This is not normal for a six-year-old let alone the President of the United States. This is the mind of a ego maniacal lunatic in a position for which he is clearly not qualified and should be referred to as such.

My Congressman Just Out-and-Out Lied on a Telephone Town Hall

acoren

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Wednesday July 18, 2012 · 6:00 PM PDT

2012/07/18 · 18:00

At 7:18 tonight (7/18/2012) I received a phone call from my congressman, Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), to participate in a telephone town hall. As a loyal Democrat, I had to listen in. Boy am I glad I did!

The first caller, "Rob," had a real concern, which sounded very scripted, about the ACA. He was scared that the Independent Payment Advisory Board ("death panels") was going to ration care to Medicare patients to save money. He told a story about his 87-year-old mother that had just completed cancer treatment and he was worried that had she been sick after 2014 that the IPAB would not allow her to have treatment.

I sat there screaming at my phone, "NO, NO, NO, YOU IDIOT!!!! THAT'S NOT WHAT IT DOES!!!!" Hoping to hear Mr. Fitzpatrick say the same thing in nicer terms, I was sorely disappointed. He reinforced this man's beliefs by LYING to him! He told him that he was correct. That the IPAB would ration healthcare to save money.

Well, I was so angry that I had to write my congressman and, of course, share it with you. The email I just sent to Mike Fitzpatrick is below.

acoren

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Friday April 06, 2012 · 6:14 AM PDT

2012/04/06 · 06:14

I rarely post here but since I have been twiddling my thumbs lately waiting for potential clients to commit, I have has lots of time to let my mind wander. In doing so, many questions have arisen regarding what's going on in America today to which I would love some clarity. Follow me after the fancy Ps and let me know if you have the answers.

acoren

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Friday November 27, 2009 · 5:22 PM PST

2009/11/27 · 17:22

While employed for 17 years in the family business, I never had to worry about having health insurance. About 5 years ago, when the company could no longer support three families (my parents, brother and his family, and my wife and me), I stayed on part-time while starting my own business as web developer. I remained on the company policy for about two years as a part-time employee, however, when I left completely, I could no longer stay on the company policy. I did have the opportunity to get into a BC/BS of PA plan within six months, but even the cheapest monthly premium was too expensive for both my wife and myself (around $1100 per month).

acoren

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Sunday June 21, 2009 · 10:13 AM PDT

2009/06/21 · 10:13

Our elected representatives are charged with representing OUR interests in the House and Senate. Unfortunately, with the public health care option, that is not the case. Maybe it's time to let them know that if they side with the insurance industry and deny all Americans the access to an affordable health care option they will be out of a job come the next election.

acoren

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Thursday September 18, 2008 · 10:39 AM PDT

2008/09/18 · 10:39

We just got some terrible news. My wife's healthcare coverage was terminated and she cannot get anything to replace it until January. She has lupus and cannot go without at least medication for three months if she wants to be able to function. Admittedly, there was a misunderstanding on our part with regard to the coverage she had, which caused the termination. However, the point is in America, this should not be happening.

Below is an email I just sent to my Congressman, Patrick Murphy.

acoren

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Tuesday August 26, 2008 · 1:26 PM PDT

2008/08/26 · 13:26

In a word...NOTHING! But you would never think so after hearing all the media blow-hards and looking at the polls. If there was a journalist with any shred of a functioning brain, the question that should be asked is, "What's wrong with this country?"

acoren

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Thursday May 01, 2008 · 5:32 AM PDT

2008/05/01 · 05:32

Ever since Obama made the now infamous "bitter" comment, Clinton and her surrogates have labeled him "elitist" and "out-of-touch" with the American people.

I believe that he was trying to express the frustration of those that have been promised year after year that the problems that affect them personally, health care, gas prices, the economy, etc. would be fixed but never have. Those voters feeling that frustration, knowing that politicians pander, backed the candidate who stood for the three Gs (god, guns and gays) instead of voting for their best interests.

If he's anything, Obama is a realist.

acoren

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Thursday March 13, 2008 · 7:27 AM PDT

2008/03/13 · 07:27

In reference to Keith Olbermann's special comment last night, something he said got me thinking deeper into the issue. "People now see a pattern of racially-tinged remarks and associations" within the Clinton campaign. I began to recall the previous dust-ups regarding race-related comments about Obama eminating from the surrogates of the Clinton campaign and how long it took for the person who said them to be dealt with.

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Sunday March 09, 2008 · 7:47 AM PDT

2008/03/09 · 07:47

Hillary Clinton's mantra to the super delegates has been that, although Obama is ahead in pledged delegates, overall delegates, popular vote, and states won, she has won the so-called "big states." In truth, she has...against other Democrats. However, when one looks at the vote count in a matchup of Obama versus McCain, another truth emerges.

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