When speech is a crime

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Sunday September 03, 2017 · 5:36 AM PDT

2017/09/03 · 05:36

When the founding fathers gave us the right to free speech I think that meant we were supposed to use it. — Wouldn't be nice if free speech were not a crime?

It is now the time when asking a question is a crime. Pat Toomey has been the subject of months of resistance efforts and calls for a town hall. He finally relented to an invitation only event with pre-screened questions. But one member of the resistance chose to go off script with a brilliant scenario and question about DACA for the Senator

First, the question:

Here is the guy whose question about families torn apart by deportation was cut off. #ToomeyTownHall #PatToomey #DefendDACA #DACA pic.twitter.com/I5qRvA3WR9
— ToomeyMemes (@ToomeyMemes) September 1, 2017

According to news reports, Simon Radecki was “ interrupted in the midst of his question by security, pulled behind a curtain and escorted outside “

Next, we learn that by asking his own question about DACA, Mr Radicki will be charged with disorderly conduct and interrupting a public meeting

Thank you, freeway blogger for the image above. The assault on citizen’s rights continues.

Please share widely — this question asked by Mr Radicki needs to be heard across the nation.

Make it easy for them

quadmom

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Tuesday July 26, 2011 · 3:58 AM PDT

2011/07/26 · 03:58

I just sent out this email to folks who probably read this blog less than you do.
I tried to keep is short and sweet.
Will you consider doing the same?

Dear Friend:

Last night, President Obama addressed the nation about the debt limit negotiations in Washington. As you may know, Rep Meehan is among those freshman legislators who has publicly stated that he is considering allowing our country to default. He, Pat Toomey and John Boehner are standing together, refusing to compromise with Democrats on any changes to the tax code, insisting instead on "deep spending cuts-only".

President Obama ended his speech with this request:
"The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn’t vote for a dysfunctional government. So I’m asking you all to make your voice heard. If you want a balanced approach to reducing the deficit, let your member of Congress know. If you believe we can solve this problem through compromise, send that message."

Please join me in contacting to following two offices to request an end to intransigence and a willingness to compromise.
Thank you.

Contact info:

Rep Meehan:
SPRINGFIELD OFFICE
940 Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: (610) 690-7323
Fax: (610) 690-7329
http://meehan.house.gov/...

Senator Pat Toomey:
Philadelphia
8 Penn Center
1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 1702
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 241-1090
Fax: (215) 241-1095
http://toomey.senate.gov/...

Full text of Obama speech:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/...

Please feel free to pass this message on to anyone who might be willing to engage this issue.
Sincerely,
Quadmom

Inspiring words from Rep Giffords

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Sunday January 09, 2011 · 8:35 PM PST

2011/01/09 · 20:35

In light of the tragedies in Tuscon, let us take a moment to be inspired by the Rep Gifford's own words after her 2010 election. Key portions below the fold.

quadmom

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Monday October 04, 2010 · 5:51 PM PDT

2010/10/04 · 17:51

Republican, Pat Meehan, is trying to grab back PA-07 - the seat currently held by Joe Sestak.
The good guy here is Bryan Lentz -veteran, former prosecutor and current State Legislator.
Meehan has buckets of cash, and according to the Hill, Meehan ... rushes out fundraising numbers in race for Sestak's seat

Do you want to know why?

quadmom

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Friday October 01, 2010 · 2:19 AM PDT

2010/10/01 · 02:19

I believe we have an even worse candidate in PA-07 than Alan Grayson faces in FL-08.
Bryan Lentz is running for PA-07, which is being vacated by Joe Sestak in his run for PA Senate. Lentz is being smeared by Republicans who have propped up a bumbling idiot.
A clip is worth a thousand words..... please take a look at the debate performance of this excuse for a candidate.

Priceless

For more, please join me below the fold...

Poll

19 votes Show Results

Who is taller?

19 votes Vote Now!

Who is taller?

Bryan Lentz

6 votes

Alan Grayson

5 votes

Barack Obama

4 votes

They are trying to buy your government

quadmom

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Thursday September 30, 2010 · 4:16 AM PDT

2010/09/30 · 04:16

You thought Karl Rove was gone! Not quite.
Karl and his buddy, Ed Gillespie, have been conspiring to take over our government as cheaply as possible.
How, you say, can they do that?

Use a consortium of analysts to target key State legislatures at just the right time - when census data is to be released.

Pour your cash into the right local races, and in January 2011, the stage is set to control redistricting.

Your 18 million dollar investment then helps you influence more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year

How do we fight it? Join me below the fold to learn about one candidate, and his supporters, who are fighting back.

quadmom

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Tuesday September 21, 2010 · 12:45 PM PDT

2010/09/21 · 12:45

you have probably never heard of."
That was Mara Liasson on NPR this morning on my drive to work, speaking about the Republican effort to spend $18 million to take over the PA State House, among others.
Her story,
Midterm Elections Play Major Role In Redistricting

highlights the long term implications of races like PA 161 district, the open seat vacated by Bryan Lentz.
Fortunately, we have a solid, progressive Veteran running in this race, who needs to hear from you!

quadmom

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Friday June 18, 2010 · 4:31 AM PDT

2010/06/18 · 04:31

There is a punching match going on in PA-07, and our side needs backup.

Bryan Lentz, former Army Ranger, criminal prosecutor and current State legislator is being called unfit for office because he did not predict and stop future criminal behavior. Sound ridiculous?

It gets better – the accuser’s campaign is currently under criminal investigation for campaign fraud.

Some local press can see right through this, as evidenced by this clip compiled by pa2010:

For those who can't view clip, (Or can't tolerate poor quality) Meehan basically blames Lentz for the crimes of others.
Sound illogical? It is.

Please join me below the fold to learn more.

quadmom

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Thursday April 08, 2010 · 1:09 PM PDT

2010/04/08 · 13:09

I am trying to get you to another one - which details massive fraud in PA -07. Here is a link to the slideshow

The national GOP has a model for a corrupt organization that has ruled Delaware County, PA for over 100 years.
And, we finally have a champion, Bryan Lentz who is taking them on!!!
This afternoon, a diary detailing this situation has just scrolled down with just a handful of comments! Can you go over and read about it? And if you think it worthy, recc that one? Maybe suggest it for rescue.
Truly, there is stunning stuff in first link ofbryanlentz forgery diary

Poll

24 votes Show Results

What do think of the Meehan petition scandal?

24 votes Vote Now!

What do think of the Meehan petition scandal?

I share your outrage!

8 votes

Fraud is nothing new - who cares that our government may be controlled by crooks?

2 votes

Pass the popcorn - this looks interesting.

14 votes

Meet/Help Dem with Spine in PA-07

quadmom

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Monday March 29, 2010 · 6:25 PM PDT

2010/03/29 · 18:25

My first attempt at a diary.
Thanks for looking.
I am angry, but thrilled. Angry because the powers the be in PA are up to their old tricks. As you probably know, AG Corbett (who happens to be running for Governor on the R side) has joined the frivilous suits trying to hold back Health Care reform in PA.
The reason I am thrilled is because a Dem with spine is fighting back.
Please join me over the fold to meet him.

Poll

23 votes Show Results

Should we hold PA 07 now that Joe Sestak is running for Senate?

23 votes Vote Now!

Should we hold PA 07 now that Joe Sestak is running for Senate?

Yes! Lentz sounds like the perfect man for the job.

18 votes

No. Quadmom needs to write more diaries to convince me.

1 vote

Pie.

3 votes

Slimfast

1 vote

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When speech is a crime

Make it easy for them

Inspiring words from Rep Giffords

PA -07: That's all he has....

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They are trying to buy your government

"The Most Consequential Race....

PA-07: Veteran Lentz under attack - action diary

Please don't recc this one ( GOP crimes in PA-07)

Meet/Help Dem with Spine in PA-07