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The Mad Irish Man Sovereignty Rally . . . States need your help ASAP!

The Federal government has gone far enough. We need to draw a line in the sand. If there is further egregious, serious disrespect of the US Constitution by the Federal government, then New Hampshire must reclaim its sovereignty.

HCR6 came out of committee with a surprise "Inexpedient to Legislate" recommendation.

For those that remember it, this is a replay of the resistance against the bills to get NH out of Real-ID. This is unacceptable. Fortunately, we have a playb

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Added by The Mad Irish Man on February 13, 2009 at 7:08pm — No Comments

The Mad Irish Man New Hampshire Warns Federal Government of Civil War!



I have had the discussion about a future ‘rebellion’ many times with many folks. Our own editor here at American Daily Review John Barnhart and I routinely discuss the possibility, likelihood etc of an actual uprising. Often many folks disregard such speculation or talk. I am telling you it is not only ‘possible’ it

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Added by The Mad Irish Man on February 10, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

The Mad Irish Man Mom Said NO Porkulus!

“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”

John Adams

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately what with all the brouhaha surrounding the Porkulus bill and other

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Added by The Mad Irish Man on February 9, 2009 at 3:20am — No Comments

The Mad Irish Man Sheridan Folger Interviews Mike Rogers (R-AL) live Tonight

Please Join us tonight where I will interview Mike Rogers (R-AL 3rd) Live tonight http://blogtalkradio.com/letsgetthisright http://twitter.com/sheridanfolger Continue

Added by The Mad Irish Man on January 20, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Julia Kamin E-thepeople's National Voter Guide

I thought many of you would be keen to check out E-thepeople's new national voter guide - http://thevoterguide.org - a collaboration with about 100 local news organizations that lets voters see the races they're eligible to vote in and compare candidates side by side. If you think it's really cool, we also have a widget that can jump voters directly to their online ballot - at http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/ethepeoplevoterguide. Hope y'all like! Julia Continue

Added by Julia Kamin on October 27, 2008 at 11:02am — 1 Comment

David Weller Government reform news from around the web

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. Washington State “Top-Two” Primary Data Shows Ballot Access Barrier Averages 32% Voter Support http://snurl.com/4potn-dw Ballot Access News Because Washington state is using the “top-two” system this year, no one may appear on the November ballot (for all state office, and for Congress) unless that person placed first or second in the August primary. This year’s August primary election returns reveal that the… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 26, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

David Weller Government reform news from around the web

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. Small Businesses Lose Again…and Again http://snurl.com/4n986-dw POGO - Project on Government Oversight Small businesses received two pieces of bad news in recent days. The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the federal government missed its 23 percent small business contracting goal, awarding 22 percent ($83.2 billion) to small businesses in FY 2007. Although the award total was higher than in… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 23, 2008 at 8:27pm — No Comments

Ordo Ab Chao Journey of the Magi - T.S. Eliot

A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp, The very dead of winter. And the camels galled, sore-footed, refractory, Lying down in the melting snow. There were times when we regretted The summer… Continue

Added by Ordo Ab Chao on October 23, 2008 at 2:45am — 1 Comment

David Weller Government reform news from around the web

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. Open Senate Project Launched http://snurl.com/4ls4j-dw SLA Government Information Division The nonprofit, nonpartisan Sunlight Foundation has just launched a new project, the Open Senate Project. Memo to Senator Reid: Take Ensign Up on His Offer on S. 223 http://snurl.com/4ls6x-dw Sunlight Foundation Knowing we had a great opportunity to corner Sen. Ensign, who’s blocking a bill requiring electronic reporti… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 22, 2008 at 2:21pm — No Comments

David Weller Remind your state election official that registered voters are still eligible to vote if in home foreclosure

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: National Campaign for Fair Elections [*Action Alert*- Your own state's leader for election administration ultimately answers to we, the people. -David Weller] Foreclosed? You can still vote Imagine losing your home... then having your vote challenged too! Protect the votes of those going through difficult foreclosures. Contact your state officials - tell… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 21, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

David Weller Ask your congress members and candidates to take a stand on Change Congress' four government reforms

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: Change Congress [*Action Alert*- We are in an important phase of Change Congress' project to bring the most important government reforms of today to Congress. Please help. -David Weller] A democracy crisis Just over 6 months ago, I agreed with Joe Trippi to help start a movement for fundamental reform in Congress. We understood that this was a long term p… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 20, 2008 at 11:30pm — 3 Comments

David Weller A multi-faceted approach to whether congress members engage in insider trading

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: ProCon.org [A bar graph covering the last couple of decades indicates that US Senators have enjoyed 11% more in stock market returns than the market average. -David Weller] Should insider trading by Congress be prohibited? This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should insider trading by Congress be proh… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 20, 2008 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

David Weller Union of Concerned Scientists issues report card on communication openness from 15 federal agencies

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: beSpacific [The media and the public always desire communication openness from their federal agencies for the sake of accountability. -David Weller] * Public Interest Group Issues Report Card on Federal Agency Media Policies October 18, 2008 "The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today issued a report card grading 15 federal agencies on their poli… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 20, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

David Weller On our next president's fiscal priority

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: Taxpayers for Common Sense [With the recent, large bailouts, the federal government has gone way beyond its means as reflected in the total national debt of over $10 trillion and fiscal promises. -David Weller] Notable Quote "The next Administration will have no choice but to immediately address these mounting problems. The worsening budget picture makes it c… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 19, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

David Weller Historically-low military voter turnout questioned for 2008 General Election Day

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: Judicial Watch [Our nation's armed services men and women deserve every assistance needed to get their vote out this upcoming Election Day. -David Weller] Will overseas military have their vote counted? You may recall that in July columnist Robert Novak made the startling assertion that many overseas military personnel might not have their votes co… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 19, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

David Weller My Introduction

I am a bit unsure of the mission of this fine social network (well done on setting it up, VoterWatch!). I have covered reform politics- mostly government reform- since I started my blog All Things Reform. I have considered transparency and openness an integral part of the reform community I follow. The title of this Ning, however, is "Transparency Matters: Where transparency and the public interest collide." I have never espoused such a conflict, as I have always considered the transparency eff… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 19, 2008 at 5:46pm — No Comments

David Weller US Rep. Conyers protests FBI's leaked investigation of ACORN

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: OMB Watch [US Rep. Conyers delivers a powerful appeal to the FBI concerning their leaked investigation of ACORN. -David Weller] Voter Fraud? Posted by Amanda Adams Friday, October 17, 2008 It would be impossible to ignore the news surrounding the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, a grassroots community organization… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 19, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

David Weller Candidate Brad Roach can finally bring accountability to Diebold nationally

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: The BRAD BLOG [This candidate offers an opportunity to make strident reforms of our nation's voting systems! -David Weller] Break the Achilles Heel of the Electoral-Industrial Complex Brad Roach Can Finally Bring Accountability to Diebold Nationally, If He Can Get Elected in Tucson... Blogged by Jim March on 10/18/2008 3:37PM Guest Blogged by Jim March Folks, I'm… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 18, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

David Weller Both major party candidates in North Carolina race glad to be in Clean Elections program

Government reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise. From: Public Campaign [More and more states and cities around the nation are enjoying Clean Elections in their races for various offices. -David Weller] North Carolina Candidates Praise Clean Elections Submitted by Burney Simpson on Fri, 10/17/2008 - 9:54am. Two opposing candidates in North Carolina co-wrote a column this week extolling the virtues of the Clea… Continue

Added by David Weller on October 18, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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