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Great news, Senator Lautenberg is one of the first Senators to cosponsor the renewal of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. Call Senator Menendez and ask him to join Senator Lautenberg as a cosponsor of the renewal of sanctions against the Burmese military regime. (Instructions below).Last week, many of you emailed your Senators to cosponsor Senate Joint Resolution 29, a bill renewing the U.S. sanctions against the Burmese military regime, known as the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. In response to these emails, four more Senators have agreed to cosponsor the renewal! We need to keep the momentum going, emails will not be enough, we need you to call Senator Menendez.
The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act denies hundreds of millions of American dollars from getting into the hands of the Burmese junta and its cronies. Now more than ever, Aung San Suu Kyi and the pro-democracy movement need our help to sustain strong U.S. pressure on the regime. This Act sends a strong signal to the regime that Americans care about human rights and that we will never recognize its attempt to legitimize itself via their upcoming sham elections.
Important!
Senator Menendez cosponsored for several years. The staffer you talk to may not know that, so it is important to tell them. Also tell them that the other New Jersey Senator Lautenberg has already decided to cosponsor. Urge Senator Menendez to to continue his support for Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma by again cosponsoring the renewal of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act.
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Call your Senator using the information we have provided you in the box on the top right.
2) WHAT TO DO WHEN THE RECEPTIONIST ANSWERS
When a receptionist answers the phone, ask to speak to the foreign policy staffer by name.
- "Hi my name is [your name] from [name of your state], may I speak to [name of the foreign policy staffer]?" Tell the receptionist that you live in the Senator's state and that you want to speak to the staffer about "co-sponsoring' the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. Be sure to be polite, and say something like:
- "I'm calling because I would like to ask [staff person's name] if Senator [Senator's name] will co-sponsor the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act."
3) WHAT THE RECEPTIONIST WILL SAY
At this point the receptionist will either:
A) Transfer you to the telephone of the staff member. If this happens see section "A" below. or
B) Transfer you to the voicemail of the staff member. If this happens see section "B" below. or
C) Say that the staff member is busy, and ask to take a message. If this happens see section "C" below.
8. WHAT TO DO ONCE YOU ARE TRANSFERRED / LEAVE A MESSAGE
A) IF YOU SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THE STAFFER
I.) Thank them for speaking with you and tell them why YOU think they should co-sponsor.
II.) Tell them why you called. Here is a suggestion of what to say:
* "Hi my name is _______ I am from [your State]. I am very concerned about the Human Rights situation in Burma and am calling because I would like to urge Senator __________ to co-sponsor Senate Joint Resolution 29, a bill renewing the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. The people of Burma, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi, have called for pressure on Burma's military regime, and we should support the calls of the people of Burma"
*Then give her/him proof that this policy works: "The Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act has cut off hundreds of millions of dollars to Burma's military regime"
*Let her/him know that this a bipartisan effort, and tell them who are the first co-sponsors of the bill: "There are Senators from both parties supporting this bi-partisan effort: Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Mitch McConnell (R-IL), Richard Durbin (D-IL), John McCain (R-AZ), Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Christopher Dodd (D-CT), and Judd Gregg (R-NH).
* Offer to email a copy of Senate Joint resolution 29 to the staff member. You can download a copy, in PDF format, right here.
Finally: Ask if your senator will cosponsor.
It is likely that they will not give you an immediate answer because they need to ask your Senator. If that is the case, ask them politely when you will know about the final decision and how you can be informed.
To CO-SPONSOR THE BILL CONTACT
Ask them to contact the following staffer, based on their party affiliation:
Democrats: Richard Harper in Senator Feinstein's (D-CA) office
Republicans: Ally Bird in Senator McConnell's (R-KY) office
VI.) Ask them when you can call back to follow-up.
III.) OPTIONAL Beyond the basics here are some additional points for you to say:
- It is important to send a strong signal to the regime that the US government will continue to keep American money out the hands of the junta. Especially given the upcoming sham 2010 elections and increasing hostilities against ethnic minorities.
- Point out that other countries are increasingly following the US lead on sanctioning the military junta. The E.U., Canada and Australia have all imposed sanctions on Burma.
- As Speaker of the House Tip O'Neal once observed "All Politics is Local," meaning to be successful you must bring the issue home. Your senator represents YOU and it is you they want to hear from. If you have traveled to refugee camps on the Thailand-Burma border, know Burmese people, grew up in Burma, or care about human rights, be sure to let the staff member know.
B) IF YOU LEAVE A VOICEMAIL
Hi, my name is______, I am a constituent of the Senators. I am very concerned about the human rights situation in Burma . I would like ask the Senator to sign on as a co-sponsor to the renewal of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act (S.J.Res 29), which keeps millions of dollars out of the hands of Burmese junta every year. This is a very important year for Burma, the regime is trying to legitimize itself with a sham election and is increasing hostilities against ethnic minorities.
Be sure to leave your phone number so they can follow-up (They DO call you back!).
C) IF YOU ARE LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH THE RECEPTIONIST
Follow the instructions for the voice mail. Call back the next day to follow-up.
After you call, please send us a quick email at mikejen@uscampaignforburma.org and let us know how your call went!
All the instructions you need are right here. It often only takes a few persistent calls to bring this issue to your Senator's attention.
Thank you for taking action on Burma. We truly appreciate your commitment.
Mike Haack
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Supreme CourtBy Bill O'Reilly
On Tuesday, Megyn Kelly and I had a shoot-out over liberal activist Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ms. Megyn believes Judge Ginsburg is responsible, that she tries to base her decisions on the Constitution. I do not believe that.
The issue is important because Elena Kagan, President Obama's new Supreme Court nominee, is liberal as well. But no one knows whether Dean Kagan is an activist or not.
To protect you and your family, Supreme Court justices should be trying to uphold the original Constitution, not an evolving one, and that's my problem with Judge Ginsburg.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
BILL O'REILLY: I don't think Ruth Bader Ginsburg gives a whit about the Constitution. Now, you covered the court.
MEGYN KELLY, "AMERICA LIVE" HOST: Oh, I don't believe that at all.
O'REILLY: I don't think she cares a wit about it.
KELLY: Bill.
O'REILLY: As written.
KELLY: That's so unfair.
O'REILLY: As written?
KELLY: Yes. You are being really unfair.
O'REILLY: I don't think so.
KELLY: Don't attack the justices.
O'REILLY: I can prove it.
KELLY: No, you can't. You don't know what you're talking about on this. Come on.
O'REILLY: You're crazy. I can prove it.
KELLY: Don't assail her credentials and her commitment to the Constitution just because you disagree with the way she interprets it, OK? She may not be the kind of jurist you would like, but that doesn't mean she doesn't honor the Constitution as she sees fit.
O'REILLY: Read — if you read Ruth Bader Ginsburg's decisions, it is always based on what Ruth Bader Ginsburg feels is best for the country.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
So let me back my opinion up. In 2007, Justice Ginsburg dissented from banning partial-birth abortion, which the Supreme Court did outlaw. In her dissent, Ginsburg objected to a fetus being described as an unborn child.
Well, if it isn't an unborn child, what exactly is it, judge? And what gives Ginsburg the right to define a fetus anyway? Is she God?
She's entitled to her opinion, but certainly with human DNA present at conception, the unborn child description is scientifically accurate.
So it's clear that Judge Ginsburg supports the gruesome partial-birth abortion procedure because she doesn't feel a fetus has any rights. Where is that in the Constitution?
No. 2: You may remember that in 2003, a group of firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut, were denied promotions even though they qualified. Less qualified African-Americans were given preference. The case, Ricci v. DeStefano, was overturned by the court 5 to 4. So the firefighters received their promotions.
Judge Ginsburg objected to the decision, saying that New Haven had practiced "undisguised discrimination" in the past. Therefore, promoting minorities should supersede test results.
You will not find that anywhere in the Constitution. That is a political opinion.
One more: In both 2009 and 2005, Judge Ginsburg gave speeches saying that the Supreme Court should consider foreign law when making decisions in the U.S.:
"Why shouldn't we look to the wisdom of a judge from abroad? We are not so wise that we have nothing to learn from other democratic legal systems, newer to judicial review for constitutionality."
Now, are you going to sit there and tell me that Thomas Jefferson and James Madison wanted the U.S. Supreme Court to look at Portugal for guidance? Are you going to tell me that?
"Talking Points" believes Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an ideologue, and we hope for the sake of the nation that Elena Kagan — and Sonia Sotomayor for that matter — will not go anywhere near Ginsburg's activism.
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PRESBYTERIANISM AVOIDED
Tim Blair
Mark Steyn reports:
What with the Fort Hood mass murderer, the Christmas Pantybomber and now the Times Square Bomber, you may have noticed a little uptick in attempted terrorist attacks on the U.S. mainland in the last few months.Read on, and be amazed as Attorney General Holder continues dodging the Allahphant in the room.
Rep. Lamar Smith did, and, at the House Judiciary Committee, he was interested to see if the attorney general of the United States thought there might be any factor in common between these perplexingly diverse incidents.
“In the case of all three attempts in the last year, the terrorist attempts, one of which was successful, those individuals have had ties to radical Islam,” said Congressman Smith. “Do you feel that these individuals might have been incited to take the actions that they did because of radical Islam?”
“Because of ... ?”
“Radical Islam,” repeated Smith.
“There are a variety of reasons why I think people have taken these actions,” replied Eric Holder noncommittally. “I think you have to look at each individual case.”
UPDATE. Presbyterians lose it in Sweden:
Watch for Mohammad McGirlpunch taking his best shot about 42 seconds in.
UPDATE II. Much longer clip here. They really don’t like the gays. Justifying the attack, one loser explains: “I said stop the film, and you didn’t stop it.”
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DAYS WAITED
Tim Blair
The SMH’s Peter Hartcher on Kevin Rudd’s failure to pursue the great moral challenge of our generation:
This decision has turned out to be the most important event in the life of the Rudd government. It has galvanised the fastest collapse of support for a prime minister in the 20-year history of Newspoll and one of the two sharpest recoils from a prime minister in the 40 years of the Nielsen poll.No worries, Kev. Maybe Barack Obama will present you with a medal for courageous restraint. But what of Minister for Nothing Peter Garrett, who claimed in 2007 – when Rudd used warming panic to help win the election – that it was “dangerous” to wait “a day longer” before taking action against climate change? There was “no time for excuses”, according to Pete:
He had hoarded popularity to wage a fight on a big issue, but, ironically, he has lost his popularity by failing to attempt the fight.
The electorate wants a leader with the courage of his, or her, convictions.
Also from 2007, this prediction: “Imagine the hilarity certain to be generated by Minister for the Environment and the Arts Peter Garrett. A fantastic liability in opposition, he’ll be 10,000-carat comedy gold in Government.” And, as it turned out, a red-hot hit in suburban ceilings.
We’re now 1014 days past the day that Garrett told us we couldn’t wait a day longer for whatever climate magic Labor would deliver. Excuse me, but what a bunch of screaming, manipulative, fear-mongering frauds. As for those who supported Rudd, even Tim Flannery has lost faith:
“I could go to the Prime Minister now and say, ‘Look, why don’t we put some policies together to address climate change effectively,’” Professor Flannery said.It’s terrible when a Prime Minister no longer believes in something that’s unbelievable. Possibly he never believed it in the first place.
“And even if he accepted them, I wouldn’t have any faith that he would actually deliver on them because we’ve already seen this breach of faith.
“That’s the fundamental problem: it’s not the delay of the climate thing, as bad as that is, it’s the breach of faith with the electorate that’s the problem.”
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SHORT HISTORY, BIG WIN
Tim Blair
Australia has just achieved the greatest victory in Twenty20 cricket history, mostly thanks to Michael Hussey. It’s now an Australia-England final on Sunday. Highlights:
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