Pelosi’s Iowa Puppets Should Resign
June 27, 2009 6 Comments
As I was sitting here this evening contemplating the passage of the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade bill yesterday evening I continued to get more and more irate. Sure I have been opposed to any form of cap and trade legislation because I firmly understand that it is a job killer, an economy killer. I understand that it is nothing more than a massive tax on all Americans. I understand that it does have good intentions, however I remain unconvinced that it will achieve the objectives that the bills supporters have been claiming. I understand that it will drive good paying employers from our country. I understand that it will drive the cost of energy beyond the reach of many families. I understand that it will drive the cost of many products beyond the reach of many families. Be that as it may, these are not the reasons that my anger continues to rise as I contemplate the bills passage.
I will admit that I was pissed that this bill was even considered for the reasons stated above. But it was the circumstances in which the bill was passed that put me over the top. The speed in which this legislation was pushed through the House of Representatives prevented many Representatives from even conducting a rudimentary review of the bill. There was just one copy of this legislation available for review on the day of the debate which further exacerbated any attempts at genuine review of the bill. To further stifle any true review of the Democratic leadership successfully placed a limitation on any debate yesterday. I find it laughable that any of the Representatives that voted for this bill could actually have a firm grasp of what the plan entailed. For all the 219 legislators know the bill could have included wording that would change the name of our country to the United States of Ignorance. My point is that passing this legislation of this magnitude in this fashion constitutes a dereliction of duty.
Upon further inspection I have found that the Iowa delegation split in a party line vote. Iowa’s two Republican Representatives; Steve King and Tom Latham; voted against the legislation. Our three Democrat Representatives voted to approve the plan. I had fully expected Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack to vote for the bill as they are nothing more than pawns used by their puppet master, Nancy Pelosi. I had higher hopes for Leonard Boswell. As the debate raged in the House I had heard rumblings that Boswell was on the fence. As more and more Americans called in to voice their disapproval of the plan I thought that Boswell would succumb to the pressure of the public. That was not to be though. Ultimately he fell on the side of the puppets.
As I contemplated the actions of these three I decided to see if they had any press releases rationalizing their affirmative vote for this legislation. It should come as no surprise that there is no statement yet released by them. I would love to hear what these three puppets have to say in defense of their vote. I would contend that in voting to pass the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade bill without a full understanding it’s contents amounts to a dereliction of duty. Iowan’s elected these three to competently represent Iowa in the US House of Representatives. But when they act in this fashion they have failed miserably. The fact that they have remained silent on this action should be an indictment as to the character of all three men. They are not fit to represent the wise and honest people of Iowa. If you are as upset about their actions as I am, please contact their offices in Washington, D.C. and urge these men to do the honorable thing and resign. They have become an embarrassment to all of Iowa.
1st District Bruce Braley
Phone: (202)225-2911
2nd District Dave Loebsack
(202)225-6576
3rd District Leonard Boswell
(202)225-3806
Yes, the 3 Pelosi Puppets are a huge embarrassment to Iowans. After Latham’s awesome presentation, Braley came along and he just looked lame. It was pathetic. I have found myself wondering if Iowa’s Puppets have twisted arms enough to be taking huge does of Advil or what in the world they were promised in order for them to be on the Pelosi/Obama take.
Factor in the Sellout Republicans and it is the most disgusting of events in D.C.
One of the Representatives that spoke on the floor stated that the 1201 pages amounted to $700 million a page. I really don’t think any of those puppets really knows what this bill will end up costing us.
We needed these guys to say No last fall, but instead they have become Yes Men and I don’t see that changing.
The need to be voted out. Iowa does not need puppets for Pelosi or anyone else. We need representatives with character and conviction and ones who listen to the voters who sent them to DC in the first place.
Very frustrating I had hoped that Boswell would have voted no as well, but I wasn’t holding my breath.
Excellent post.
We have to make Pelosi and Reid and Obama’s authoritarian socialism the issue, not the locals affection for Leonardo (who is at least likeable) and Loebsack (a horrible name, sounds like a testicular disorder) and a lawyer (and God knows I know how much the public hates us).
The economy might be in freefall by 2010 and now is the time to win the argument so that the final issues is anticlimatic.
Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) had a few choice words about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) landmark climate-change bill after its passage Friday.
When asked why he read portions of the cap-and-trade bill on the floor Friday night, Boehner told The Hill, “Hey, people deserve to know what’s in this pile of s–t.”
I like this guy ! he couldn’t have stated it better in my opinion
It is outrageous that the US House of Representatives passed this bill with adequate review. There are 219 Representatives that are derelict in their duties.
I still can’t believe eight Republicans voted for this. They are the reason the bill passed. And the GOP wonders why we are so adament about finding politicians who will not compromise their principles.