David Swanson Endorses Mary Pallant for Congress

David Swanson of AfterDowningStreet.org endorses Mary Pallant For Congress in her effort to unseat Elton Gallegly.
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Impeachment Events in Ventura- Ojai Area

In a nation opposed to the occupation of Iraq, the opposition party is preparing
to shell out another $102 billion of our grandchildren’s money to continue it.
Our nation has come so far in seven years that the president and vice president
openly admit to authorizing torture in blatant violation of the Eighth
Amendment, longstanding US laws and treaties, [...]

Could Gallegly’s 24th District Have Been Better Served?

Found an interesting website - NationalPriorites.org - where you can play with some numbers.
For instance, when comparing the tax cuts to the richest 10% for the year 2009, to the amount of money needed to hire music and art teachers for our students in public school, the figure is astounding:
IF instead of those tax cuts [...]

John McCain Mentions the “Draft” Word

Speaking in Pensacola, John McCain spoke out about the need for ROTC programs on college campuses, the need to expand the military, and the need to have more Americans to enlist in the military. He actually mentioned the “draft” word. Although doing so with a smile, the idea that he would even [...]

Gallegly Strives to Honor the Birth of Ronald Reagan With Commemorative Coin?

Establishment of a Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission with a $1 commemorative coin produced from February 2010 to February 2011 is one of the requests before Congress.

The bulk of the bill would establish a commission to honor the 2010 centennial of the birth of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States. The bill, H.R. [...]

Dear Congressman Gallegly

Dear Congressman Gallegly: 4/1/08
It is no surprise to you, by now, sir, that I oppose the war in Iraq, and I oppose your vote for legislation supporting it. I have been vocal with calls to your office, and I have taken it upon myself to demonstrate outside your office and performing civil disobedience inside your [...]

Immigrants Less Likely To Commit Crimes Within the U.S.

From February, but worthy of a read.  This study finds immigrants to be less likely to commit crimes within the US.  Here’s the story which is particularly important in our area, as our local Congressional Rep, Elton Gallegly, spends to much time on this issue:
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Immigrants are far less likely than the [...]

Project Censored - Keeping the Mainstream News Honest

Here is a great resource discovered on digg.com - Project Censored from Sonoma State University.

Check out their site, which has the endorsement of Walter Cronkite - “Project censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to, to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcast outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalism.”
Here is [...]

Mary Pallant Endorsed by PDA of Santa Monica for the 24th Congressional District Seat

Here is Mary Pallant’s responses to their candidate questionnaire:
House of Representatives, CD 24 California; election year 2008
Previous Political offices held or progressive credentials/experience:
-Elected delegate 41st AD 2005-07 and 2007-09
Chair 41st AD Democratic Alliance
Lead Organizer for PDA VC
Trustee for the Community Foundation of Oak Park
Chair, Ventura County Commission for Women
Host and Organizer for the Ventura County [...]

Impeachment Support Action Needed March 24, 2008

A CALL for ALL — to sign on to I.Support.HR24@gmail.com
Circulate widely - THE VOTE for the People TO COMMENCE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH AND VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY IN THE U.S. CONGRESS HAS REACHED THE FULL NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The vote is expected in Mid - April. A CALL for ALL to [...]

Greenspan: Economy worst since WWII - Gallegly still thinks tax cuts are great

Interesting. Bush appeared at the Economic Club of New York just recently to say the US economy was just fine. Bush continually appears out of touch with reality. Even the experts around him can’t cover for his madness and dishonesty any longer.
How long are the Republicans going to protect their “man” as [...]

Local Congressional Representative Gallegly obtains 20% of donations from PACs

Elton Gallegly (REP-CA24)
20% ($49,836 of $248,410) of his 2008 campaign contributions are from PACs. From opensecrets.org, click on their link for viewing source.