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UPDATED: Bryan has all the details. I can’t say that I am surprised that the cops didn’t respond..these are the cops we are talking about:
Please see Michelle’s for various links regarding Move America Forward protest. The SFChron says it’s “expected to be its largest and most raucous protest in years as hundreds of demonstrators from near and far pour into town for Tuesday night’s City Council showdown over a Marine Corps recruiting station downtown.”
Michelle:
As you’ll recall, Sen. Jim DeMint moved to deny Berkeley millions of dollars worth of earmarks to the troop-bashing city. This would have put Democrats on record: For the moonbats or for the troops?
Well, Harry Reid managed to stymie movement on DeMint’s measure. He used a rare maneuver to delay the vote until later today–giving the council a chance to backtrack and giving cover to the Dems. A Senate staffer told me: “It’s truly incredible that they went to such great lengths to avoid having to deal with this.”
Par for the course for the Move On-bought-and-owned Dems.
Senate Democrats left two days of legislative business officially open last week, hobbling GOP efforts to bring up a bill punishing a liberal California city for scolding Marine Corps recruiters.
Republicans said Democrats clearly wanted to avoid being forced to choose between the Marine Corps or Berkeley, Calif., known for its liberalism and fervent anti-war positions.
Instead of adjourning at the end of a day as usual, the Senate “recessed” twice, a move that, under Senate rules, slows the process of adding new bills to the calendar. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) did not adjourn until last Friday, effectively pushing back floor consideration on the GOP bill until Tuesday — the same day that the city council is likely to tone down its call for Marine Corps recruiters to leave town.
“The only reason to recess is to block something, and the thing that got blocked by Reid’s stall tactic was the Semper Fi Act,” said spokesman Wesley Denton, referring to the bill introduced by his boss, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).
“Democrats have chosen not to defend the Marine Corps, but to pander to anti-war protesters and Berkeley officials that are actively trying to impede military recruitment.”
Harry used a highly unusual move here
The process of recessing is very unusual in the 110th Congress. The only times the Senate went into recess were on Sept. 12 and before and after a number of quick “pro forma” sessions held late last year and in early January, in a tactic to keep President Bush from making recess appointments.
When the Senate adjourns, a legislative day officially comes to an end. To bypass committee consideration of a bill, a senator can request that a bill be placed on the Senate calendar two legislative days after it is introduced.
Once a measure is on the calendar, a senator can request the Senate to approve a bill by unanimous consent, or force at least one member to object to its passage.
But on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7, Reid and Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) closed the chamber’s doors by recessing until the next day, a move that, unlike adjourning, does not change the legislative day.
That tactic effectively delayed an effort by DeMint and five other conservatives to bring forward a bill, introduced on Feb. 6, that would strip Berkeley of $2 million worth of earmarks inserted into the $516 billion omnibus spending bill Bush signed into law at the end of 2007. According to three GOP aides, DeMint signaled on Feb. 6 that he would request that the bill be placed on the legislative calendar before the decision was made to recess, rather than adjourn, for the night.
“Berkeley needs to learn that their actions have consequences,” DeMint said.
Michelle reports that “Sens. Boxer and Feinstein and Rep. Barbara Lee are the sponsors of the earmarks targeted by DeMint. Where do they stand on the Berkeley controversy? For the Marines or for the troop-bashers.
They are standing in defense of…their earmarks.”
Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, and A Newt One, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe.
February 12, 2008 - 09:39 AM on February 12th, 2008
[...] Right Voices wrote an interesting post today on Berkeley Showdown In The Senate, Starring Harry Reid, Watch It Play Outâ¦Here’s a quick excerpt Please see Michelle’s for various links regarding Move America Forward protest. The SFChron says it’s “expected to be its largest and most raucous protest in years as hundreds of demonstrators from near and far pour into town for Tuesday night’s City Council showdown over a Marine Corps recruiting station downtown.” Michelle: As you’ll recall, Sen. Jim DeMint moved to deny Berkeley millions of dollars worth of earmarks to the troop-bashing city. This would have put Democrats on record: For t [...]
February 12, 2008 - 10:22 AM on February 12th, 2008
Vista SP1 Available *yawn*
You have been warned.
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February 12, 2008 - 10:34 AM on February 12th, 2008
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February 12, 2008 - 11:42 AM on February 12th, 2008
Nws Update: This morning in Berzerkeley there was a demonstration by pro-America, pro-Troops people led by KSFO radio Host Melanie Morgan and the organization Move America Forward. This was a legal protest, done under a permit issued by the City.
I listened live to her broadcast as she reported Code Pinkers, Communists, assorted filth, human debris, and other enemies of America attacking them. This wasn’t just with bullhorns and words; the anti-America, hate-America, hate-the-troops Vermin were physically assaulting them. The Berkeley Police were standing there and wouldn’t do a damn thing.
Thi is the face of the anti-war, hate-America Left. And it is ugly indeed. They not only don’t want oppoosing voices to be heard, they will use intimidation and violence to suppress them.
The vermin should be packed up and shipped out.
February 12, 2008 - 12:14 PM on February 12th, 2008
Too bad the msm doesn’t capture more of the hate. I think more people would be less inclined to support liberals.
Liberals simply have NO TOLERANCE for anyone’s views but their own. Do you honestly think it’s right to take away the option of the military just because you don’t like war.
I saw one of the leaders of code pink on O’Reilly last week. She actually said she “liked the troops” but wanted them here, on “U.S. soil to defend us.” Now I don’t know about the rest of you but I am damn glad we’re fighting those bastards over there.
February 12, 2008 - 01:08 PM on February 12th, 2008
What’s the biggest threat to America?
I ask the question, what’s the biggest threat to America, because there seems to be so many threats to our beloved country today. I also ask because once we identify the threats, we must be up to the challenge of
February 12, 2008 - 01:30 PM on February 12th, 2008
Lent, Forgiveness, Christian Kindness, and John McCain
WE MUST ALL FORGIVE This is a funny time of year for me. From about now until the middle of March is when the ‘bad stuff’ happens in my family. During the past three years I’ve lost my beloved Clancy (miniature poodle) Siggy, Brunhild…
February 12, 2008 - 03:19 PM on February 12th, 2008
The best way we can show how disgusted we are with BERKELEY is to BOYCOTT BERKELY hurt them where is will cuase them the most pain right in their bank accounts
February 12, 2008 - 03:19 PM on February 12th, 2008
These anti-Americanist cretins have no idea how good a job they are doing for the RIGHT side!
Keep it up Code Pinky Dees!!
February 12, 2008 - 04:49 PM on February 12th, 2008
Hadn’t thought of it that way, but potentially, the more the roaches come out into the limelight the more Middle America will see what vermin they are.
That is, of course, if the MSM filter allows it…
February 12, 2008 - 05:54 PM on February 12th, 2008
A collection of Military News
On Monday, I took the time to assort the news I had received from CentCom to post it in three sections: Military News: Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) (which is the most like a regular post), Military News: Afghanistan, and Military News: Iraq (which is th…
February 12, 2008 - 08:31 PM on February 12th, 2008
moonbats versus MAF
Danny is posting these as fast as he can, but suffice it to say - a picture is worth a thousand words.
And that communist fist belonging to “The World Can’t Wait dot org” shows us exactly who it is we’re opposing here……
February 12, 2008 - 08:32 PM on February 12th, 2008
New York Times Propaganda on Berkeley
Where Marines Are Called ‘Intruders’ and Recruiting Office Is Unwelcome
The devoted terrorist sympathizers at the New York Times seem proud of what Berkeley is doing.
BERKELEY, Calif. — On Tuesday night, the nine members of the Berkeley City Coun…
February 12, 2008 - 09:24 PM on February 12th, 2008
Chavez Cuts Off Exxon Mobil
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s state oil company said Tuesday that it has stopped selling crude to Exxon Mobil Corp. in response to the U.S. oil company’s drive to use the courts to seize bill…
February 12, 2008 - 09:26 PM on February 12th, 2008
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February 13, 2008 - 12:24 AM on February 13th, 2008
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February 13, 2008 - 04:18 AM on February 13th, 2008
Berkeley vs USMC: Face off in Berkeley and Harry Reid’s two step
Note: I found this video right as I was finishing this, but it is revealing, so I am bumping it to the top. The video features a few Council Members, including Wozniak opting for more common sense, and Anderson who claims this was “not a d…
February 13, 2008 - 04:37 AM on February 13th, 2008
Obama responds to the Che Guevara flag
Not that he actually responds, but his response, even if it is typically unresponsive, is still a response.
“The office featured in this video is funded by volunteers of the Barack Obama Campaign and is not an official headquarters for …
February 13, 2008 - 04:39 AM on February 13th, 2008
Slate looks at Chelsea and the whole pimp thing…
A very interesting piece on the whole MSNBC and Chelsea fiasco. Some excerpts:
Chelsea Is All Grown Up
The recent emergence of Chelsea Clinton as a voice for her mother’s campaign has resulted in a chorus of “poor Chelsea” f…
February 13, 2008 - 07:19 AM on February 13th, 2008
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February 13, 2008 - 12:31 PM on February 13th, 2008
Almost missed this: NY introduces legislation to p
This news was published two weeks ago, but is still important to mention: it looks like NY’s legislation has finally taken steps to protect authors like Rachel Ehrenfeld against libel tourism (Hat tip: Solomonia and American Congress for Truth):
February 13, 2008 - 12:39 PM on February 13th, 2008
Hezbollah’s Imad Mughniyeh has been blown to bits
Israel’s military forces have crushed the second most dangerous man who led the Hezbollah, who was also one of the culprits in the 1983 attack on Marine HQ in Lebanon. According to this further news, he even had ties with al Qaeda:
February 13, 2008 - 03:01 PM on February 13th, 2008
Who Will Be the Biggest Loser? Roger Clemens or Bud Selig and Henry Waxman?
WHO’S ON FIRST?Baseball is a funny thing. A good baseball fan can simply throw out a group of stats and prove a point. According to Allen Barra, an expert in baseball and the life of Wyatt Earp (and a friend of mine) Bob Costas has done so…
February 13, 2008 - 07:14 PM on February 13th, 2008
Imagine that, I Actually Agree with Al Sharpton
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I do not care for Al Sharpton because he is a race baiting poverty pimp.I believe that he only takes up causes that will get him in the spotlight and when a black person is the victim. He ignores non blacks in the…
February 13, 2008 - 08:08 PM on February 13th, 2008
SaY NO to FootbathS
They will be in bed with the Commies, the drug dealers of Mexico, and the whackjob of N. Korea and China. Pelosi will be Secretary of Lies and fraud, Al Bore will pen a brand new Constitution and how much ya wanna bet he and the “Izlam is a Religion …
February 14, 2008 - 03:12 AM on February 14th, 2008
Solidarity
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February 20, 2008 - 06:42 AM on February 20th, 2008
MSNBC Grovels For Forgiveness At The Altar Of Team Clinton
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