GOP Chairman Walks Out of Meeting (Patriot Act)

WASHINGTON - The Republican chairman walked off with the gavel, leaving Democrats shouting into turned-off microphones at a raucous hearing Friday on the Patriot Act.

<snip>

Democrats asked for the hearing, the 11th the committee has held on the act since April, saying past hearings had been too slanted toward witnesses who supported the law. The four witnesses were from groups, including Amnesty International USA and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, that have questioned the constitutionality of some aspects of the act, which allows law enforcement greater authority to investigate suspected terrorists.

Nadler said Sensenbrenner, one of the authors of the Patriot Act, was "rather rude, cutting everybody off in mid-sentence with an attitude of total hostility."

Tempers flared when Rep. Mike Pence (news, bio, voting record), R-Ind., accused Amnesty International of endangering the lives of Americans in uniform by referring to the prison at Guantanamo Bay as a "gulag." Sensenbrenner didn't allow the Amnesty representative, Chip Pitts, to respond until Nadler raised a "point of decency."

More: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050610/ap_on_go_co/uncivil_hearing

stories that contradict the warm & fuzzy M$MW treatment now being broadcast EVERYWHERE to make folks think there are NO ABUSES or COMPLAINTS, thus far... FASCISM is HERE!

psst... pass the word

peace

He should apologize NOW! So should Pence.

Left of Cool

Coleman getting schooled by Galloway and running away.
That Fox News reporter who went apeshit at the Dean Reid meeting.
and now this douchebag...

"I'm taking my gavel and I'm going home!!" Whaa.. Whaa... Whaa

Unbelievable!! :eyes:

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Fri Jun-10-05 11:25 AM

Not yet ... in fact CNN reported on the hearing briefly with a short
clip of witness testimony and made absolutely NO mention of how that hearing ended ignoring the REAL story of the day! This was over an hour after the hearing ended.

...........
great---(not so)---look at what a responder from Finland said!! Europe is listening also to our disgraceful tactics of the 'tyannny of the majority"!!!--and we can not even get our media/press to report on it!!

Fri Jun-10-05 10:32 AM

62. A bigger farce of a hearing
Edited on Fri Jun-10-05 10:32 AM



than the Galloway Senate hearing.
I listened to the entire proceedings on CSpan and the actions of the Chairman were strange!!

Confirmed to me that America is certainly NOT a democracy!!

Jacob Matthan
http://jmpolitics.blogspot.com
Oulu, Finland

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(Video) CSPAN: Rep. Sensenbrenner Gets Angry, Abruptly Ends Hearing

"Glory Days"

I listened to most this am and emailed every news outlet I could (as i am sure others on DU did also).

It just goes to show these Repukes can dish it out but can't take it.

and it would have been a lot more disturbing if they'd been cucumber
cool.

These people have been silencing dissenting opinions for years. This is just one more example in a long line of abuses of power.

Yeah so surprising they run off with the ball when they don't get it their way. "My game so my rules whaa whaa whaaa".

Repug crybaby :cry:

:hi:

:hi:

on Dean. Ah, the librul press.

that is where i first heard about it

GOP Chairman Walks Out of Meeting
By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer
Friday, June 10, 2005
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/06/10/national/w131851D68.DTL
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5066115,00.htmlhttp://www.newsobserver.com/24hour/politics/story/2470736p-10802232c.html
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8173470/

what the eff does that mean? Leaving Democrats shouting (and in the wrong.)

Why do they hate the IDEA of America?

closed a meeting called for under House Rule 11 by the minority party; refused to admit a point of order that would have led to adjournment; was rude to witnesses called to testify under oath.

Well, the Senate Dems say that unless all documents are released, there will be no vote on Bolton. They should also state that unless the House follows its own rules on Patriot Act hearings, there will be no Senate vote on said act.

behind these guys and either protest or start some kind of petition about what happened this morning. The law was broken this morning and we need to let them know, we know this.
I think it might just be time for some help from the public.
Randi is putting up a special on her site about this.

Now or never!

...he has been a mover and shaker for the NeoCons for quite some time.

talk about a candidate for a heart attack.

sorry. couldn't resist.

We should take bets on whether this "abuse of Power" will make the MSM news.

Let them keep on behaving like Hitler. Thy will soon be history.

Seeya!:D

:scared:

What's up with this? Of course the comment was complete BS. But I'd put my life on the line to shut down this gulag. That's what's worth fighting for, not Halliburton.

it will be interesting to find out which media sources pick it up.

Randi just talked to Sheila Jackson Lee on air. Apparently Sensenbrenner violated House rules during the proceedings.

Gees! These crises are coming fast and furious. The Repugs will literally stop at nothing to prevent the truth from coming out. I don't know if these are acts of desperation or only outrageous abuse of power. I would hope that desperation is part of it, however I fear that it is just the latter.

This is a very scary event. The checks and balances in the Constitution are being broken down, one by one by one.

I wonder why this is such a divided issue. It seems as if the republicans on the committee want to be right and refuse to even look at potential abuse. They close their eyes and cover their ears and yell to avoid hearing anything that may be against the current administration.

These people who attempted to testify were intelligent, thoughtful, insightful people. I was astounded at the lack of respect and closed-minded-ness of the republicans.

Vietnam move. Cut and RUN... yellow-backed pussies. they know the hammer (not Tom Delay) is about to fall on chicken little Bush with the Conyers hearing, this hearing, and the constant demand for the second part of the 9/11 commission to get started. PANIC!!!!:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

I feel the same way. Supposedly we "gave our word" we would defend those people and we left them to their own fate when the chips were down. As it turns out the Vietnamese People are no worse for the wear but I am. I used to believe in my country and now I don't. Republicans have proved beyond all doubt that they are LIARS and when in the Leadership of our nation they prove it to the world. I feel all fifty eight thousand GIs died in vain and many were friends of mine. I will never forgive the Republicans for it.

:grr: GRRRRRRRRRRRR

I know that Sensenbrenner violated House rules. How did he break the law? I would love to cite that to my brother-in-law.

Chairman unilaterally ended meeting.

dont like the way things are going? hey, we're rebups - change the rules. this really pissed me off. i've never ever seen anything like what happened today. if anyone is antiamerican, it's this fat ass. it's slipping, and it's slipping fast.

Main Entry: 1 in·sur·gent
Pronunciation: -j&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, from in- + surgere to rise -- more at SURGE

1 : a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent
2 : one who acts contrary to the policies and decisions of one's own political party

Law-makers! And, I'm so sick and tired of hearing what the "majority Repuks" do "for we the people," BECAUSE:

1. They won by a (?) what... 1.1 percent margin; hardly a majority.
2. They're disgusting leader's POLLS are WORSE then Nixon's during Watergate.rs
3. They do NOT represent MORE voters, rather less. Just ask the (D) NY Senator... Democrat Senators represent MORE VOTERS then Repuks!

Sorry but when witnesses like "librarians" are treated so arrogantly, beyond rude, and Repuk, yes Repuk Congressional seat holders "walk out" and turn off mikes refusing to hear witnesses, "and" don't even allow our Democrat Congressional members to even hold Judaical conferences in the White House, which "we the people" actually own, when the "HELL" is all of this going to STOP!?!

I ask the FReeper Creepers out here this: Is this what you want? Is it? To "deprive" and "break laws" just to have your way, all the while overriding your Democrat "grandmothers," "aunts," "sisters," "brothers," and maybe even your "nieces," "nephews," and "children?" Certainly Republican voters don't hold the reign on all of the family and friends...

Disgusting. Anyone wanna see that video? Head for the "Randi Rhodes AirAmerica radio show" at: http://www.therandirhodesshow.com/index.php.

She's online talking live freely about it now... you can pick-her up on XM radio http://www.xmradio.com/ and the Internet at http://www.airamericaradio.com/

Sad stuff... We should all MOURN together.

Death of Freedom & Democracy of America: B. 1776 D. 2000

.. in Hearing on the Patriot Act

Date : Friday - June 10, 2005



To: National Desk

Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616, both of the Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

WASHINGTON, June 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Republicans' shameful attempt today to silence Democrats at hearing this morning on the impact of the Patriot Act, when Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin inappropriately adjourned the hearing.

"The Republicans' abuse of power reached a new low this morning when they tried to silence Democrats at a hearing on the Patriot Act by cutting the microphones.

"Chairman Sensenbrenner proved again today that he is afraid of ideas, and that Republicans will stop at nothing to silence Democrats. It is quite ironic that at a hearing on the impact of the Patriot Act on civil liberties, the Republicans attempted to suppress free speech.

"This is part of Republican abuses of power: to silence Democrats and the voice of the minority, to deny millions of Americans a voice in Congress. Republican leaders dictate the party line and ram bills through committees, and permit few if any amendments on the floor. Republicans are unwilling and unable to compete in the marketplace of ideas, so they have chosen to arbitrarily and capriciously abuse their power simply because they can.

"Democrats will not be silenced when we uphold our oath of office to protect and defend our Constitution and civil liberties as we protect and defend the American people. I commend Judiciary Committee Democrats for continuing to question witnesses after the Republicans' shameful behavior, and for standing up for the institution of the House.

"This incident is the latest in a series of disgraceful conduct by Mr. Sensenbrenner. Last month, he misused an official committee report to mischaracterize in a derogatory manner amendments offered by three Democratic Members. As a result, the House was required to authorize the filing of a supplemental report, which contained significant changes, to correct the record.

"As House Democratic Leader, I expect all Members to be treated by the majority with dignity and respect. I will ask Speaker Hastert to order Mr. Sensenbrenner to apologize for his behavior to the witnesses at the hearing today, and to promise that this will never again happen."

http://press.arrivenet.com/pol/article.php/651798.html

Thank you Congresswoman.

Thank you for telling it like it is! Make that jerk get up there and take his medicine!

Video Link:
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/fl20_schultz/judgavelledoff.html

What Happened:
http://www.therandirhodesshow.com/randirhodes/messageboards/index.php?act=ST&f=131&t=54355

Randi was really hammering on this today. We need to blast the media with this story!

we should all mail one to Sensenbrener... not too expensive

pretend this is still a democracy" rule in Congress. Sensenbrenner believes that his party holds all the power and he was only indulging the Dems' silly requests for the hearing. But he got tired of playing the game, as if what they did made any difference to what will be passed into law.

So he walked out. Not worth his time to playact.

Now that the GOP majority feel their power is absolute, the veils can come down, the gloves can come off. No more pretending that this is really a democracy and that there are laws that must be followed even if they are inconvenient.



Sensenbrenner is not sophisticated. And at this point, he feels that he no longer needs to pretend to be. In his mind, one-party rule is permanent and the Dems who speak up (never mind the ones that still think they can get ahead by appeasement) are irrelevant annoyances that can be dismissed as a waste of his time.

... and done something like that, you can bet it would be plastered all over the MSM headlines.


-P

surely makes clear that the fix is on. As if there were any doubt. Sensenbrenner is so sure he can do anything he pleases with no accountability. Hitler's criminal gang of thugs must have been similar in their hubris and arrogance.

I have a neighbor who was arrested by sheriff's deputies in his home. He was charged under the Patriot Act with making terrorist threats. His nut job neighbor got mad over a drainage ditch and called his friends at the station. My friend, in his 70s, a Viet Nam vet, a retired 20+ years public school teacher, and tireless neighborhood volunteer, was cuffed, taken into custody, spent the night in jail and actually went to trial before the case was thrown out. It has shattered his and his wife's peace of mind; they now live in fear and anger.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

A few monthes back I got a mailing from the Anti-War Committee, and it was already opened. It was stamped "opened for postal inspection". Another time my friend sent me an anti-war bumper sticker, and some one at the post office opened the letter and tore my sticker in half. Believe me Big Brother is watching.

You should contact one of the Dems (Conyers?) that sit on the House Judiciary Committe. We need to have a place for people to document all of these abuses of the unPatriot Act as they occur. I believe ht alot of this is going on, but because they seem like "little incidents", no one is documenting their occurences.

They did not seem too interested because they never sent me a response aside from letting me know they received my message. I do still have that anti-war committee mailing around here somewhere though, so if anyone knows of people documenting these abuses I will gladly present it to them.

reasons why we all should be wary of The Patriot Act.

The power for abuse is evident, and how can we know in the future just WHO will be deemed a terrorist? Check out Section 802.

http://www.aclu.org/NationalSecurity/NationalSecurity.cfm?ID=11437&c=111

:scared:

My father fought for and suffered this country in WWII, and in my father's name I ask: Where is my country?

There's not ONE DOCUMENTED CASE of the USA PATRIOT ACT being abused. NOT ONE!!!

Ugh.

You sane neighbors need to gather around this couple and show them if something like that ever happens again they have the community support.

And welcome to DU!

Edit: the ACLU should be called and the neighbor who falsely accused them and the police who detained him should be sued.

Tempers Flare in Judiciary Committee Dust-up
By Josephine Hearn and Jonathan Kaplan
A House Judiciary Committee hearing on the renewal of the Patriot Act turned ugly this morning after Chairman James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) gaveled the proceedings to a close over the objections of Democrats.

Democrats continued to make statements and witnesses continued to offer testimony even after Sensenbrenner had left the room. C-SPAN cameras were still rolling as the committee's majority staff rushed to turn off microphones and lights on the Democrats, prompting the television crews to break out boom mikes.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said this afternoon that she wanted an apology from Sensenbrenner. "I will ask Speaker Hastert to order Mr. Sensenbrenner to apologize for his behavior to the witnesses at the hearing today, and to promise that this will never again happen," she said in a statement. Pelosi used the dust-up to highlight the Democrats broader message that Republicans are abusing their power. "The Republicans' abuse of power reached a new low this morning when they tried to silence Democrats at a hearing on the Patriot Act by cutting the microphones," she said. "I commend Judiciary Committee Democrats for continuing to question witnesses after the Republicans' shameful behavior, and for standing up for the institution of the House." Jeff Lungren, a spokesman for Sensenbrenner defended the chairman's actions.

"We operated according to committee and House customs and rules," he said. Every member got a full round of questioning. The hearing lasted roughly two hours so I don't know how would say it was cut off." "We have a number of members on our committee for whom 5 minutes is never enough. Five hours is closer. You're trying to be respectful of everyone's time and was very, very generous…Democrats wanted to turn a thoughtful review of the Patriot Act into open mic night at the Improv," he said
~snip~
more: http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/060905/temper.html

Lets stop calling these people conservative. There is nothing "conservative" about destroying our democracy. Lets call them what they are, fascists.

Heil Pence! Heil King from NW Iowa!

Sieg Heil! The fatherland will be triumphant! Our glorious troops shall march in our clean streets!

Flag high, ranks closed! The marketplace of ideas only sells the approved ideas of the party. Yes, truly God mit uns.

what a pig

these guys lose their cool. You can just feel the sense of panic washing over them. For some of these guys, the only thing that is seperating them from long prison terms is the current balance of power.

I did, and this is what I wrote:

Sirs:

Today, Representative James Sensenbrenner, chairman of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, used bullying tactics in not allowing the witnesses from groups, including Amnesty International USA, to speak, and acted with impunity in disrupting and overtaking a very important meeting.

It is my opinion that the Democrats present should have walked out rather than allowing Sensenbrenner to continue with his total disregard for the committee meeting procedures.

Rep. Mike Pence , R-Ind., accused Amnesty International of endangering the lives of Americans in uniform by referring to the prison at Guantanamo Bay as a "gulag." Any genocide is frequently referred to as a "holocaust", and calling Camp X-Ray a "gulag" is no different. This parsing of words has reached the limit of absurdity.

What transpired today is frightening in the abuse of power displayed, and it angers me that our nation is being forced to swallow all the GOP wishes and wants, with no discussion or true representation.

An apology from Sensenbrenner should be forthcoming, but he should also be removed from having any further participation in the judiciary committee proceedings.

I truly believe that all of the Democrats present should not return to these proceedings until it is guaranteed that the witnesses will be allowed to speak, and all present will come to a decision by acting fairly and in a bipartisan manner.

In the eyes of the world, and to my sensibilities as well, the unilateral action taken today brands the United States as a nation being led into fascism by a one-party state.

Wallow in your well-deserved shame, Mr. Sensenbrenner. I hope your little world becomes a small hell as a result of this borderline illegal act. You are so totally wrong that it melts my mind.

Fuck that asshole

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/10/AR2005061001685_pf.html


WASHINGTON -- The Republican chairman walked off with the gavel, leaving Democrats shouting into turned-off microphones at a raucous hearing Friday on the Patriot Act.

The House Judiciary Committee hearing, with the two sides accusing each other of being irresponsible and undemocratic, came as President Bush was urging Congress to renew those sections of the post-Sept. 11 counterterrorism law set to expire in September.

Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., chairman of the panel, abruptly gaveled the meeting to an end and walked out, followed by other Republicans. Sensenbrenner declared that much of the testimony, which veered into debate over the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, was irrelevant.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., protested, raising his voice as his microphone went off, came back on, and went off again.

"We are not besmirching the honor of the United States, we are trying to uphold it," he said.



love to see them scurry

was 2 year old behavior.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/11/politics/11patriot.html

The hearing had grown heated well before Mr. Sensenbrenner pounded the gavel. After Chip Pitts, chairman of Amnesty International, said the detentions in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were "the gulag of our time," Representative Mike Pence, Republican of Indiana, called the comparison "anti-historical, irresponsible and the type of rhetoric that endangers American lives."

In a statement, Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California and the minority leader, said, "The Republicans' abuse of power reached a new low this morning."

to the news earlier today..hoping to hear why that happened but nope...not a single drop of the flare up and walkout..but you sure as hell found shit on Dean...but I follow one simple rule....What goes around, comes around. So for the GOP and Bush's cronies they might be denying the truth but it'll come back to haunt them in some way..hopefully with Bush's impeachment

http://www.jsonline.com/

Now... nantional news needs to report this.

on the front page of every newspaper...every news channel..you name it Micheal Jackson is on it....I know he's not guilty...(speaking to MSM)now get to the DSM and reporting more important news..if you don't mind

Yet they're all too quick to ask Democrats about Dean's comment but when it comes to something of substance, like discussing Patriot Act the media doesn't care.

I want to hear Republicans renounce this bad behavior!

I started out by ripping into him, then I thought, "I want this read by SOMEBODY at least." So instead I wrote:

Mr. Sensenbrenner, I just wanted to write and congradulate you for taking charge at the Patriot Act hearing and refusing to here any more BS evidence against the sunset clauses. The way you walked out while that Anmesty International jerkoff cried about a point of order, and then how the mikes were cut on them.....I was like Yeah! and waited to see if they'd be throne out. I mean God, what retards. Do they think we still live in a democracy or something?

Okay, it's childish. But the thought of someone in S's office getting to that last sentence soothes my rage a bit.

I will say this, though. I now outright HATE any and all who can willingly call themselves Republican after seeing this tyrannical abuse of power by the leader of the House Judiciary Committee. I've had it with the fascist Republican pigs infesting our government, their wetdreams of empire, and their brain-damaged Reich Wing supporters who think this is all good fun. They have made themselves enemies of justice, liberty and freedom, and that makes them enemies of this country and me.

I felt like I stumbled into a "Equal Time With Bob Boudelang" time warp moment. Perhaps you should send it to the Bob Boulelang camp for inspiration and consideration at bobboudelang@yahoo.com. Satire is a good weapon!

On General Discussion a running account of what is happening is being posted, for those without cable TV.

Send a letter to the Journal-Sentinel. They should be FLOODED with letters from outraged citizens who believe that by refusing to listen to all opinions, Jim Sensenbrenner is placing America at risk.

Here's the link. Let them hear from you.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/submit.asp

I know that some people don't believe a letter makes a difference, but I always use the analogy of a basketball coach arguing with the Referee. The Ref isn't going to change his call, but he knows that the coach is watching. These editorial boards make not react directly to your letter (other than to publish it) but when they receive dozens of angry letters on the same subject, it lets them know that the grassroots are pissed. It really can shape how they decide to report the news.

Get Writing!

Are you settled in yet?

The staff here at the hotel thinks I'm one of them! House-hunting tomorrow -- Mrs. Jeff is flying in tomorrow morning. I hope to have something nailed down within a week.

Well, we know who owns the media, and who will soon own or destroy the public media.
So, now they can do anything they want. Shut down hearings, pass and pad this bogus "act," and then... arrest anyone who doesn't go along.

We are soooo dead.

Our rights are being slaughtered, and where is the protest?
We're up to 1700 so-called "counted" dead soldiers in Iraq and where's the protest?
The draft is coming, and where's the protest?
Funding is slashed, jobs are slashed, the hogs are at the trough but where's the protest?

Is anybody mobilizing? I mean, besides the continual plea for money? I may be an old fart, but I recall the Moratorium ... the one against the Vietnam War. It started really slow. We began by taking one day off -- no work, no school. Then we wanted to add to it and build. We had teach-ins and sit-ins and work stoppage. And it wasn't predicated on how much money any party got. It was just people. And so, I'm angry, and I want to know where all the other people are who are angry and ... what the heck can we DO about it?

This really has me peeved.

We get the fat fuck out of office

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RL

:sarcasm: In a democracy, minority rights are protected! You WILL have a voice in your government!:sarcasm::sarcasm:

they have hung their ass'...they are finished!!! 64% disapproval rating of Congress by the american people...GOOD FUCKING BY REPUKES!!!!

We need attention to this matter!

for the 2200 press ho's who got media passes to the MJ trial to finish up there...I'm sure they will follow up on it.

:bounce:

Wisconsin district 5 (R)

Web:

http://www.house.gov/sensenbrenner /


Email:

sensenbrenner@mail.house.gov


Phone:

(202) 225-5101


Address:
Congressman James Sensenbrenner
United States House of Representatives
2449 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
:kick:

And she did, from what I have read and heard. Isn't this illegal ?????? NAZI TACTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes it is

person I will not say what I wish for this asswipe.

'...House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, in a statement, said the hearing was an example of Republican abuse of power and she would ask House Speaker Dennis Hastert to order an apology from Sensenbrenner....'

Yea, that's really showing 'em Nancy!...ask denny to make whack-o apologize....don't hold your breath waiting 4 that apology.

If nothing else, these last five years have empowered me to open my mouth and say something every time I sense us getting closer and closer to a plutocracy. I feel it is my obligation to my children to be able to tell them, "I did what I could. I spoke out every time I saw injustice. I informed myself and I tried to inform those around me." I don't think a week goes by any more where I don't write letters like these:

Rep. Sensenbrenner:

You owe the Judiciary Committee, the Congress and the American people an apology for your outrageous behavior in violating procedure and ending the meeting re: the Patriot Act on Friday, June 10th. Indeed, I don't know that your apology is even enough. This kind of egregious abuse of power should result in nothing less than your resignation.

Is your sense of partisanship so embedded that you are unable to handle listening to something that may go against your beliefs? This neo-fascist behavior is unacceptable and you should be ashamed. The very point of a democracy is to allow for ALL voices, not just those of your party or larger donors. I recognize that the Republican party holds the majority in Congress. But let me remind you that you have sworn to uphold the Constitution for all Americans, not just those who share your ideology.

The Republican party seems to have forgotten that the pendulum swings back and forth. This "tyranny of the majority" will find that the price they must pay when the pendulum swings back will be truly dear.

An apology, sir, at the very least and VERY PUBLICLY. Nothing less is acceptable.

I watched his little ridiculous tirade. What a child... a child in denial with his hands over his eyes and ears.

by raising questions.

Keep those nazi bastards on the run. If they are too chicken shit to be able to take the heat, let them run for cover!

I live in Sensenbrenner's district. Sent this to him via FAX -- incidentally, his FAX number is (202) 225-3190. I can't promise what type of response you get, but he's always been very quick to respond to other Faxes I've sent him...

Re: Your recent behavior as House Judiciary Chairman

Representative Sensenbrenner:

I had the opportunity to review my recordings made from CSPAN over this past weekend and viewed the Patriot Act hearing that was held on 6/10/2005.

I’d like to personally thank you for confirming on television for the nation and the world reports I’ve been hearing for the past five years about the arrogant behavior of the majority in the House of Representatives.

Frankly, sir, though I have disagreed with many of your viewpoints in the past, I have never felt ashamed to have you as my representative in the United States House of Representatives. You have brought much shame on this great state with your childish behavior in this incident and the previous “sexual predators” incident.

Please keep in mind that your actions reflect on the 5th district’s people, and I can assure you that this constituent of yours is disgusted.