Ron Paul NOT what Republicans need

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RON PAUL is the best we have in Congress. ALL his votes are based on the Constitution and what it allows the FEDERAL government to do. If all Congressmen were like RON PAUL still be a great country and not on a downward slide to Socialism. Do some people have a hard on for RON PAUL, yes? Do some people like the move to a Socialistic government? Yes. RON PAUL isn't for everyone. Just those of us that love our freedoms.

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Make that two "No Votes" on home land security appropriations. Why ?

12/17/2007 Inclusion of Consolidated Appropriations
HR 2764 NV Concurrence Vote Passed - House
(253 - 154)
06/15/2007 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
HR 2638 NV Bill Passed - House
(268 - 150)

 

[Momanohedhunter]

RON PAUL is the best we have in Congress. ALL his votes are based on the Constitution and what it allows the FEDERAL government to do. If all Congressmen were like RON PAUL still be a great country and not on a downward slide to Socialism. Do some people have a hard on for RON PAUL, yes? Do some people like the move to a Socialistic government? Yes. RON PAUL isn't for everyone. Just those of us that love our freedoms.

What are his "NO Votes based on" ?

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Representative Paul voted NO
Read statements Representative Paul made in this general time period.


Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the power to set minimal security requirements for state driver licenses and identification cards.

Highlights:

-Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require asylum applicants accused of being members or supporters of guerrilla, militant or terrorist organizations to prove that race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion was or will be (if removed) the central reason for their persecution (Sec. 101).

-Expands the definition of "terrorist organizations" (Sec. 103).

-Requires states to share driver's license data as a condition of receiving federal financial assistance (Sec. 203).

-Gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive laws as necessary, to ensure expeditious construction of barriers and roads at the US border (Sec. 302).

 

[Momanohedhunter]

No on Mine safety act ? real friend of the working man I guess.



National

Key Vote

Mine Safety Act


Key Votes:
HR 6495

Issues: Business and Consumers, Labor
Date: 12/08/2010
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George (D-CA)



Roll no. 616

Bill Failed
(House)
How members voted
(214 - 193)


Representative Paul voted NO
Read statements Representative Paul made in this general time period.


Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends mine safety laws.

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

Highlights:

-Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in the case of a mine accident, to (Sec. 101):

-Determine why the accident occurred;
-Determine whether any laws were violated, and if so, refer the evidence to the Attorney General; and
-Make recommendations to avoid any recurrence of the accident.


-Requires an independent investigation by an independent investigation panel, with members appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if either of the following is true (Sec. 101):

-The accident had 3 or more deaths; or
-The accident was of such severity or scale for potential or actual harm that the Secretary determines the accident merits an independent investigation.


-Requires any independent investigation panel to (Sec. 101):

-Assess and identify any factors or actions that caused or contributed to the accident;
-Review any determinations made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and
-Prepare and publish a report that includes the findings of the panel, the strengths and weaknesses of the Secretary's investigation, and any recommendations that would prevent the recurrence of the accident at other mines.


-Authorizes the Secretary, or his or her designee, to issue subpoenas for the testimony of witnesses and for the production of information related to an inspection or investigation (Sec. 102).

-Requires mine inspections to be conducted during various shifts and days of the week in which miners are normally present in the mine (Sec. 104).

-Requires a mine to be placed in a status of "pattern", meaning that it has a pattern of recurring noncompliance or accidents and is therefore subject to increased inspections of 8 per year, if it is found to have any of the following (Sec. 202):

-Citations for significant violations;
-Citations issued for failure to comply with health and safety standards;
-Citations for "flagrant violations";
-Any withdrawal orders issued;
-Accidents and injuries; or
-A combination of citations, orders, accidents, or injuries.


-Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the performance of each mine that is placed in pattern status every 90 days to determine if (Sec. 202):

-The rate of citations during that time is in the top performing 35th percentile of such rates for mines of similar size and type;
-The accident and injury rates during that time are in the top performing 35th percentile of such rates for mines of similar size and type;
-The rate of citations has been reduced by 70 percent from the date that the mine was placed in pattern status; or
-Any citations or withdrawal orders were issued during the time frame.


-Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove a mine from pattern status if during a 1-year period (Sec. 202):

-The rate of citations and the accident and injury rates of the mine are in the top performing 25th percentile of such rates for mines of similar size and type;
-The rate of citations has been reduced by 80 percent from the date that the mine was placed on pattern status; and
-No citations or withdrawal orders were issued during the time frame.


-Requires the following penalties to be issued if the provisions in the bill are violated (Secs. 302-303):

-For operators who have not committed a previous violation, the operator shall be fined no more than $250,000, imprisoned for no more than 1 year, or both; or
-For operators who have committed a previous violation, the operator shall be fined no more than $1 million, imprisoned for no more than 5 years, or both.


-Prohibits discharge of or discrimination against mining employees in cases where the miner or another employee, representative, or applicant for employment has (Sec. 401):

-Made a complaint regarding a safety or health violation in a mine;
-Testified or is about to testify before any proceeding related to mine safety or health in a mine;
-Refused to violate any provision of the act; or
-Refused to perform his or her duties based on a "good-faith and reasonable belief" that the performance of such duties would pose a safety or health hazard to the miner or other mine employees; and
-Defines "good-faith belief" as a belief arising from circumstances in which a reasonable person concludes that there is a safety or health hazard, has communicated or attempted to communicate this concern to a mine operator, and has not received a response reasonably calculated to allay such concern.


-Requires temporary reinstatement of any employee terminated as the result of a safety or health complaint while the complaint of that termination is received by the Secretary, investigated by the Secretary, and remedied by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (Sec. 401).

-Establishes new health and safety standards that include, but are not limited to, the following (Secs. 501-507):

-Requires that coal miners be notified of any hazardous conditions, or conditions that violate a health or safety standard;
-Increases the maximum amount of rock dust permissible in an underground area from 65 percent to 80 percent, and increases the amount of incombustible content allowed when methane is present in a ventilating current 0.4 percent for each 0.1 percent of methane;
-Requires the operator of an underground coal mine to take samples that measure the total incombustible content of coal dust, rock dust, and other dust in the mine; and
-Requires the Secretary to issue regulations regarding the utilization and installation of atmospheric monitoring systems.


-Increases the federal assistance to states for development and enforcement of health and safety regulations from $10 million per fiscal year to $20 million per fiscal year (Sec. 602).

Link to Legislation: Bill Text - 111th Congress (2009-2010) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Why a no vote on this ?



National

Key Vote

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments


Key Votes:
HR 6304
S Amdt 5064: Striking Telecom Immunity from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Bill

Issues: Business and Consumers, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, Legal Issues, National Security Issues, Technology and Communication
Date: 06/20/2008
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre (D-TX)



Roll no. 437

Bill Passed
(House)
How members voted
(293 - 129)


Representative Paul did not vote
Read statements Representative Paul made in this general time period.


Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill related to the acquisition of foreign intelligence via surveillance that defines what type of individuals may be targeted through electronic surveillance and outlines the certification and approval processes that are required as precursors to employing electronic surveillance.

Highlights:

-Prohibits the targeting of any United States persons who are reasonably believed to be located outside of the United States without the approval of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Sec. 101).

-Prohibits the targeting of any person located outside of the United States with the intention of gaining information about a person located within the United States (Sec. 101).

-Prohibits the acquisition of any communications in which the sender and all recipients are reasonably believed to be within the United States (Sec. 101).

-Requires the Attorney General and the Director of National Security to provide the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court with a written certification and any supporting affidavit prior to the employment of electronic surveillance (Sec. 101).

-Allows the authorization of foreign surveillance under "emergency" or time-limited circumstances without preliminary Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court approval provided that relevant applications or certifications are presented to the Court no later than 7 days after the authorization of such surveillance (Sec 101).

-Releases electronic communication providers from liability with regards to civil action that may be brought up in any court due to assistance provided to the government in obtaining electronic surveillance if such assistance was authorized by the President before January 17, 2007 or if such assistance was the subject of written directions from the Attorney General or heads of the intelligence community indicating that the activity was lawful (Sec. 201).

-Mandates that the certification for reauthorization of surveillance orders already in effect must be submitted to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous authorization (Sec. 101).

-Requires the Inspectors General of the Department of Justice, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the National Security Agency, the Department of Defense, and the Inspector General of any intelligence agency that participated in the President's Surveillance Program to submit a comprehensive report to congress within one year of the enactment of this legislation regarding oversight authority, the responsibility of each such Inspector General, and information regarding the implementation and use of the program (Sec. 301).

Link to Legislation: Bill Text - 110th Congress (2007-2008) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Oil money again ? why the No Vote ?

Representative Paul voted NO
Read statements Representative Paul made in this general time period.


Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prevents foreign states who enter into or support multilateral oil associations from utilizing sovereign immunity within US courts.

Highlights:

-Amends the Sherman Act to make it illegal for foreign states to enter into agreements with any group or person that would limit the production, set prices, or restrict the trade of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product.

-Declares that any foreign state violating this act is not immune under the doctrine of sovereign immunity from being tried or convicted in a US court of law.

Link to Legislation: Bill Text - 110th Congress (2007-2008) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

 

[Momanohedhunter]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

Huh, He is running for President, and his record does not matter. What flavor is your favorite, grape or cherry ?

 

[dblack]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

I think Ron Paul must have cut funding for his favorite government freebie or something.

Still nothing to support his embarrassingly wrong assertions that Ron Paul is on the take from corporate interests. Did you see the amounts that were listed in the links? His largest 'corporate' (some Realtors Association) donation was for $10,000. We're talking big money here!

 

[Momanohedhunter]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

I think Ron Paul must have cut funding for his favorite government freebie or something.

Still nothing to support his embarrassingly wrong assertions that Ron Paul is on the take from corporate interests. Did you see the amounts that were listed in the links? His largest 'corporate' (some Realtors Association) donation was for $10,000. We're talking big money here!

Those were all he will disclose. And its more like $43,000 bucks. Its ok, you will get used to not following the herd the more you gather your own information rather then letting Fox News spoon feed it to you.

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

Huh, He is running for President, and his record does not matter. What flavor is your favorite, grape or cherry ?

Grape.

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Here, check them ALL (the politicians) out.

2010 Congress | OpenSecrets

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

I think Ron Paul must have cut funding for his favorite government freebie or something.

Still nothing to support his embarrassingly wrong assertions that Ron Paul is on the take from corporate interests. Did you see the amounts that were listed in the links? His largest 'corporate' (some Realtors Association) donation was for $10,000. We're talking big money here!

I didn't bother with his links, nor did I bother to read any of the spam he repeatedly posted up.

 

[dblack]

Its ok, you will get used to not following the herd the more you gather your own information rather then letting Fox News spoon feed it to you.

Apart from all the pointless spam, it's the completely, 180-degree, wrong crap like this that makes it impossible to take ANYTHING you say seriously. Fox hates Ron Paul. They go out of their way to marginalize him and placate him only to the extent that it suits them. You sound much more like a Fox news shill than any of us. Take a breather and pull your head out. You have to show some awareness of reality if we're to take your opinions seriously.

 

[Momanohedhunter]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

I think Ron Paul must have cut funding for his favorite government freebie or something.

Still nothing to support his embarrassingly wrong assertions that Ron Paul is on the take from corporate interests. Did you see the amounts that were listed in the links? His largest 'corporate' (some Realtors Association) donation was for $10,000. We're talking big money here!

Oh, And I dont get any Government freebies, although, many of Pauls contributors do.

 

[dblack]

Grape.

See, I prefer raspberry. I mean, granted, Koolaid is almost all sugar anyway, but the raspberry has a bit more tang, you know?

 

[Momanohedhunter]

Its ok, you will get used to not following the herd the more you gather your own information rather then letting Fox News spoon feed it to you.

Apart from all the pointless spam, it's the completely, 180-degree, wrong crap like this that makes it impossible to take ANYTHING you say seriously. Fox hates Ron Paul. They go out of their way to marginalize him and placate him only to the extent that it suits them. You sound much more like a Fox news shill than any of us. Take a breather and pull your head out. You have to show some awareness of reality if we're to take your opinions seriously.

I agree, Fox is crap, as are the rest. That's why I go to there voting record. You have not. The links are all there, go to the official government website and fact check them if you like. There are even links to his explanations for his votes . not to many on his no votes.

 

[Momanohedhunter]

The real question is why do you keep spamming this nonsense?

And why are Ron Paul's votes and no votes spam ?

 

[dblack]

And why are Ron Paul's votes and no votes spam ?

Because, despite your ignorant claims to the contrary, most of us are quite aware of his voting record. It's why we support him. The fact that those votes piss off people like you is part of the appeal. You're filling up the page with redundant data. If you have an argument to make, if you disagree with his ideology or agenda in some substantial way - then make your case. All you're doing is copying and pasting from other sites, which IS spam.