Impeachment IS Possible

This is an interview with David Swanson and Cindy Piester presented by Ventura County’s Citizens for Impeachment Patriot Series. Filmed in Ventura on April 23, 2008.
Great information and perspective. Watch it here.
After viewing, consider, do we want to keep Elton Gallegly, our 24th District California House Representative in Congress after he has voted almost exclusively [...]

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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Norman Solomon flying in to Support Mary Pallant for Congress

Fundraiser May 4th, 2008
Norman Solomon is a nationally syndicated colomnist, the author of “Made Love, Got War,” “War Made Easy,” and “Target Iraq.” A documentary based on “War Made Easy” was released in 2007 and narrated by Sean Penn.
Mary Pallant with Norman Solomon
Norman is traveling to the 24th to support Mary’s campaign.
Don’t miss this rare [...]

Are Peace and Impeachment Possible? By David Swanson in Ojai, CA

Went to hear David Swanson in Ojai, California this past Tuesday.  His remarks to the packed crowd were inspirational.  We cannot let up on the efforts for impeachment for both Cheney and Bush.  Cheney first.   The importance of impeachment to the future of our nation is too important.  We cannot allow the lawbreaking that has [...]

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 [...]

Who are the SuperDelegates and WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

Watching the disintegration of the Democratic Party in the news is gut wrenching. In this writers opinion, Clinton looks to be working for the Republican party. Aren’t we going after them for years of abuse and deceit? Also in this writer’s opinion, we have had way too many years of Republican party [...]

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 [...]