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The Patrick Henry Democratic Club
A Think Tank working to give the government back to the people.
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
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Announcing the winners of the Patrick Henry Democratic Club Annual Awards: Congressman of the Year: Dennis Kucinich Congresswoman of the Year: Maxine Waters >>> Senator of the Year: Barbara Boxer World Leader of the Year: Hugo Chavez Villain of the Year(tie): George W. Bush / Wal*Mart Patriot of the Year: Cindy Sheehan Courage Under Fire Award: Ambassador Joe Wilson Susan B. Anthony Award: Natasha Hull-Richter Press release The members of the Patrick Henry Democratic Club have spent two months combing through major events over the last year, Congressional voting records, major actions taken or not taken by leaders in order to pick the best choices for these awards. |
![]() Maxine receives her trophy from our Youth Chair.
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Judge assigned to Libby case has links to Republican Right. (Scan down about 1/3 to October 30 for this item.) Harry plays hardball: Call him and thank him for standing up for us and to the Republicans, and to do it again (and again...) - phone numbers above.... |
Work to stop the confirmation of radical right-wing nut Judge "Scalito" to the USSC. Related: Drifting towards a Police State New York Times editorial |
The Heat Death of American Dreams Overshadowed by last month's hurricanes was the news that global warming is likely to accelerate much faster than feared, and it's already begun. |
Demand a real investigation in the Plame leak AfterDowningStreet.org pushes a discharge petition for Rush Holt's new resolution calling for this. |
Typical Republican Crook in Congress Finally Caught White House Sidewalk Protest Leads to Arrest of About 370 More Katrina Fallout: W. Loves Politics, Hates Governing, by Molly Ivins Memo shows that Chertoff delayed Federal response Bush's incompetence in New Orleans killed thousands: Killed by Contempt By Pauk Krugman Or was it more than just "incompetence?" Could this be the master plan? Another "Rangers Stadium?" Or is it just another part of the NWO? The Nation: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism |
CONGRESS TO VOTE ON PATRIOT ACT EXTENSIONS SOON: CALL YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES: 202-224-3121 SIGN THE ACLU's PETITION HERE! What's wrong with the House version.... |
Assassination is murder. Solicitation of murder is a crime. When will Pat Robertson be arrested? (Don't hold your breath!) Chavez vows to help U.S. poor Venezuela Offers Hurricane Aid, but Chavez Criticizes U.S. Response to Katrina Jackson defends Venezuelan head Venezuela to seek legal action against Robertson (also here) |
How you can help the gulf coast: People's Hurricane Fund (More information) Avoid "Operation Blessing" (Diamond Pat Robertson's fake charity) The Declaration of New Orleans |
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club congratulates Natasha, Alex and members of the National Youth Rights Association - Orange County and NYRA - Berkeley on the unanimous adoption on July 31, 2005, by the California Democratic Party Executive Board of Resolution LA05.14 to LOWER THE VOTING AGE. This resolution also calls for "full youth participation in conventions, caucuses and other meetings and events in our Party." Good work, youth and E-board! Now is the time for all Democratic legislators to follow the wishes of their constituents. The Club also celebrates the passage of resolutions SAC05.36 calling for an Iraqi and Afghani Childrens War Memorial, LA05.49 calling for a ban on military use of Depleted Uranium, and SAC05.39 calling for the extradition of Posada to Venezuela (see also resolutions, below). |
Featured article: "When narrow-minded people wish to continue discrimination on a permanent basis, they simply refuse those discriminated against the right to vote." A Simple Message to Representatives and Senators: Bring the Troops Home Now. More Action Items... |
"196. Homicide is justifiable when committed by public officers and those acting by their command in their aid and assistance, either--
1. In obedience to any judgment of a competent Court; or,"
Also, in memory of Tookie, all Californians need to work to kick the son of a Nazi who killed him out of office.
Here is a poem that was written a week before Tookie's cruel and untimely death:
Time To Save a Life that’s Saving Lives by Natasha H. (age 14) How many lives have you saved today? Will one end if you have your say? Or will you cower, wait and see, While in your name, they kill Tookie? Thanks, Tookie for all those you save; Sad, killers want you in your grave. Who are these people with blood-lust, Calling executions a must? How low can my countrymen fall, To kill their own, then sleep at all? Slaughtering caged, defenseless pawns Only violence and hatred spawns . |
The Bible tells them NOT to kill Through others, lots of blood they spill; They silence those who stand for right While letting leaders kill by might. They nailed you just because you’re black Though evidence of guilt, they lack; Poor minorities cannot hide; Executions are genocide. Nobel Prize Nominee, you are; You've saved so many lives so far; Good people stand and root for you; Be assured God’s on your side, too. Copyright ©2005 by Natasha H. All rights reserved. |
22 Senate Democrats Betray The People Who Elected Them! Call them and respond! How could they confirm John "Right-Wing" Roberts? PFAW The Democratic Daily Counterpunch Alliance for Justice MoveOn (The IAC article is gone) Alan Dershowitz: The Truth About Rehnquist The Death of William Rehnquist and Hurricane Katrina: A Connection |
Congress votes to Fund Yucca Mountain and Spend Billions of tax dollars on New Nukes! SEE HOW THEY VOTED! (Notice WHEN they voted...) WE CAN STILL STOP THIS BILL AFTER THE CONFERENCE: CALL YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: 202-224-3121 Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository: A Dangerous Mistake on the Fast Track "Government employees may have falsified documents related to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project in Nevada, the Energy Department revealed Wednesday, a development that could jeopardize the project's ability to get a federal permit." |
Stop the Sneak Attack in Congress on Organics! |
Is Karl Rove as big as his mouth? Or is he a coward? On June 25, 2005, Johnny Wendell, on his radio show, challenged Rove to a boxing match. Call or write Karl Rove and ask him if he's too chicken to fight fair with a liberal. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500 202-456-1111 (comments) 202-456-1414 (switchboard) The members of the PHDC have voted to endorse the event. |
Call on Dianne Feinstein to OPPOSE the Flag Amendment: 202-224-3121 Feinstein voted for CAFTA. Ask her why anyone who likes their job and their freedom should vote for her next year. |
G8 scientists tell Bush: Act now - or else... An unprecedented warning as global warming worsens |
PUT YOUR DONATIONS TOWARDS CAUSES AND LEADERS THAT SUPPORT YOU - NOT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON SOCIALIZING. |
Support Jim McDermott - he needs your help! Support Cynthia McKinney for Congress! |
Last Month's Winners |
This Month's Winners |
2005 Leaders of the Year |
Stanley "Tookie" Williams (posthumously)
Sen. Russ Feingold Alexandar Hull-Richter Rep. John Lewis Rep. John Conyers |
Sen. Edward Kennedy Sen. John Kerry Michelle King (creators of "In Justice") Robert King (creators of "In Justice") Ray McGovern Rep. Maxine Waters |
World Leader of the Year:
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BILLS TO SUPPORT:
H.R. 4232
(CUTS OFF FUNDING FOR IRAQ WAR)
H. R. 676 (NATIONAL HEALTH CARE)
H.R. 551 (REQUIRES RECRUITERS TO OBTAIN WRITTEN PERMISSION BEFORE CONTACTING STUDENTS)
H. R. 2410 (TO STUDY EFFECTS OF DEPLETED URANIUM)
(CA)AB1121 (MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2009)
(CA)AB1636 (BAN WIRELESS ACCESS TO/FROM VOTING SYSTEMS AND TABULATORS) (CA)SB840 (UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE) |
BILLS TO OPPOSE:
HR 1316 (REPEALS CONTRIBUTION LIMITS IN CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS)
HR 1528 (CRIMINALIZES FAILURE OF PARENTS TO TURN IN KIDS FOR SUSPECTED DRUG USE.)
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TO IMPEACH BUSH AND INVESTIGATE CHENEY, ET. AL. (as amended December 20, 2005) |
CONDEMNING ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER'S EXECUTION OF A PEACEMAKER |
CALLING ON GEORGE W. BUSH TO MEET WITH CINDY SHEEHAN (passed by the CDP) | TO OPPOSE MILITARY RECRUITMENT |
CALLING FOR LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO SIXTEEN | CALLING FOR INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING |
FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE WTO AND CANCELLATION OF NAFTA (passed by the CDP) | CALLING FOR THE US GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT THE GOVERNMENT OF VENEZUELA (as passed by the CDP) |
FOR EXTRADITION OF POSADA (as passed by the CDP) | TO END THE EMBARGO AGAINST CUBA |
CALLING FOR BOXER TO REPLACE REID | FOR AN IRAQI CHILDREN'S WAR MEMORIAL (as passed by the CDP) |
Organizations with potential that need to be put back on track
(see the links for the issues and what steps you can take to get these organizations back on track):
If we our going to win back America, we need to unify behind the truth, and we need organizations (which purport to be pro-Democrat) to stand up and support truth, justice and the right of all individuals to be treated humanely and fairly.
Steve Young for Congress, 2006, 48th CD | Jerry Brown for California Attorney General |
Armando de la Libertad 69th AD A solid progressive who believes in standing up for the people. Jim Brandt 46th CD The Democratic nominee who will beat Rohrbacher. Everyone write to the DNC and tell them to fund this race. Lori Saldaña 76th AD An Assemblywoman with spirit who beat the odds (and the Republican!) to win. |
7 reasons why Brown is the best candidate for Attorney General: 1). He is honest and has integrity. 2) He is progressive. 3) He is the only candidate personally opposed to terminating people, though he will do his job. 4) He is an environmentalist. 5) He is extremely intelligent and can be trusted to make the right decisions as attorney general. 6) He is committed to vigorously defending our Constitutional rights. 7) He is termed out for governor, a job he did significantly better than either his predecessor or any of his successors. Take a look at Jerry's blog here. (Click on the Jerry's Blog link.) |
Bernie Sanders has one of the better voting records in Congress, better than anyone currently in the U.S. Senate. The members of our club would like to endorse him and encourage everyone to contribute to his campaign. Since it is unclear whether Democratic Clubs can endorse independents, we instead refer you to his web site: http://bernie.house.gov/. |
New Years weekend America lost two great, progressive Americans, Congressman Robert Matsui and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress. We will miss them greatly.
Great sites: Dennis Kucinich Democrats.com Citizens for Legitimate Government Greg Palast Michael Moore Best Comics on Earth Natasha's Web Page Is America safer under a war hero or a deserter? Check out Bush's military record Kerry Won the Election by at least 1.7 Million Votes...? The Political Monitor (blog) Daythink |
A long time ago in a country far, far away, a rising dictator managed to use a national tragedy as an excuse (1) to round up thousands of suspected terrorists, imprisoning or deporting them, (2) to push through anti-terrorism legislation, (3) to solidify his power and gain popularity, making dissent unpatriotic, (4) to round up and imprison citizens without the right of trial, (5) later, to use his new-found powers to go to war and invade helpless countries for false reasons and take their resources and (6) to kill a great many of his countries soldiers in these wars and a great many innocent civilians, both in his country and around the world.... In church, I have learned that forgiveness is not for the benefit of the forgiven but rather for the benefit of the forgiver. However, most children in America do not attend my church. I suspect that, when they learn what the current adult generation is not telling them, most will have a lot of difficulty forgiving any parents who support or vote for the Bush administration. It will be a lot easier for these children to forgive if they do not have to suffer through another four years. Those four years will further endanger every life on Earth.
WILL THEIR CHILDREN FORGIVE THEM?
KERRY WON OHIO
JUST COUNT THE BALLOTS AT THE BACK OF THE BUS
In These Times
Friday, November 12, 2004
Most voters in Ohio chose Kerry. Here's how the votes vanished.By Greg Palast This February, Ken Blackwell, Ohio's Secretary of State, told his State Senate President, "The possibility of a close election with punch cards as the state’s primary voting device invites a Florida-like calamity." Blackwell, co-chair of Bush-Cheney reelection campaign, wasn't warning his fellow Republican of disaster, but boasting of an opportunity to bring in Ohio for Team Bush no matter what the voters wanted. And most voters in Ohio wanted JFK, not GWB. But their choice won't count because their votes won't be counted. The ballots that add up to a majority for John Kerry in Ohio -- and in New Mexico -- are locked up in two Republican hidey-holes: "spoiled" ballots a nd "provisional" ballots. |
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