tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post1582205596453480155..comments2023-10-26T08:02:44.948-04:00Comments on Connecticut Commentary: Red Notes from a Blue State: Dannel Daedalus Gets AntsyDon Pescihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11167988001948356357noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post-34114191114137502942013-11-23T11:37:05.555-05:002013-11-23T11:37:05.555-05:00They may not read the letters sent to their office...They may not read the letters sent to their offices, but I'm sure they read your blog. <br /><br />John Larson sent me an e-mail yesterday. What's notable to me is that his reverence for JFK has nothing to do with the heritage of the country, the Constitution, the rule of law, or the oath of office. It's all hope and changey stuff.<br />Boehner wants money. I give him none; same amount he gives to folks like Michelle Bachman. After his disposal of the immigration reform matter I expect to want to give him less. I'd gladly send him $100 if he'd get busy and impeach our historically unfaithful malicious President.<br />-----<br />John Kennedy is a hero because of the message he brought, the hope and dreams he inspired. He set a standard by which all successive presidents are measured. He united the country on the great issues of the day, guided the nation through crisis by calling on the American people to uplift their expectations, their goals, and their fellow man. It wasn’t hollow rhetoric or dazzling showmanship; it was sincere and compelling belief in the purpose of this country and its people.<br />----<br />Peter, this has to be a mistake.<br />Chairman Walden just sent me a list of NRCC members for 2013, and I don’t see your name.<br />Since the start you’ve been one of the NRCC’s most loyal supporters so this can’t be right.<br />It's not too late to join our efforts to create jobs, stop reckless Washington spending, and repeal the President's train wreck of a health care law: nrcc.org/renew<br />Please don’t wait another moment. Renew your 2013 NRCC membership today with a gift of $25.<br />And if you renew by Friday at midnight I will triple your donation, so your gift of $25 will have an impact of $75.<br />Thanks,<br />John Boehner<br />Speaker of the Housepeter brushnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post-81936531586680823422013-11-22T21:04:45.199-05:002013-11-22T21:04:45.199-05:00Very well said Peter. I wish I could say either of...Very well said Peter. I wish I could say either of them were listening.Don Pescihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11167988001948356357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post-68644132869624630562013-11-22T07:13:01.182-05:002013-11-22T07:13:01.182-05:00Dear Speaker Boehner:
I am not necessarily opp...Dear Speaker Boehner:<br /> I am not necessarily opposed to legislation that would seek to "fix" Obamacare. I agree with you, however, that it needs to be repealed in its entirety. I am probably missing something; my understanding of legislative procedure or political strategy falls short of being comprehensive. At this point, it is apparent that the Democrats are waking up to the fact that the law is a complete and utter disaster. It is also apparent that they are not going to be able to cover up the inherent dishonesty of the so-called "law." It may be that they hope the chaos they've created in the insurance markets, the millions of people deprived of private contracts with insurance companies and their affiliated doctors, can be leveraged into a "single-payer" system, as was admitted by Hairy Reed recently. In the short run, however, they know their political asses are grass and the voters are the lawnmowers. Therefor, I urge you in the House to take yet another vote on complete repeal of the Obamacare monstrosity. Will such a vote in the House have any greater chance of success either in the Senate or the White House? Probably not, but if your previous votes have made your point a vote now will be more damaging to Democrats politically.<br />I admit, I believe impeachment of this President has been justified for a long time. I won't catalog Mr. Obama's transgressions here. Put aside recess appointments, Fast and Furious, IRS, NSA surveillance abuse,Benghazi,and his willful failure to enforce immigration laws. Obamacare was passed because of his mendacity. And, Justice Roberts' dishonest opinion to the contrary not withstanding, it falls way beyond any power granted to the Federal Government by our Constitution. Further, Mr. Obama has taken it upon himself to amend the law, grant waivers to favored constituents, delay its implementation; i.e., he is acting outside of Constitution's limits on executive action and failing to enforce our law, such as it is. Finally, he appears willing to continue lying about what the program entails, appears unwilling to acknowledge that millions will lose employer-based insurance in the coming months, and appears unwilling to rectify the situation for the millions in the individual market who have lost their insurance already.<br />I realize that impeachment is a very heavy lift. But, if the actions of this President are not impeachable I suggest to you that very few actions are. The Founders would certainly have envisioned the impeachment process as appropriate for just this sort of person. So, what I would urge is that impeachment be taken up if and when the Senate fails to repeal or if and when the President vetoes a repeal act.<br />Thank you very much for your consideration.<br />Sincerely,<br />Peter Brush<br />Hartford, Ct.peter brushnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post-4432262634866623452013-11-22T07:10:51.982-05:002013-11-22T07:10:51.982-05:00Dear Congressman Larson:
It is apparent at this p...Dear Congressman Larson: <br />It is apparent at this point that not only is the Obamacare "roll-out" a disaster, not only is the cute little web-site non-functional, but millions of people are losing their insurance policies and doctors. And, it is clear that next year millions more who presently get their insurance through their employers will lose their policies as well. It is theoretically possible that some of the people losing their insurance will get cheaper and better policies to replace it. But, who is the Federal Government, who are you a mere U.S. Representative, who is President Obama to compel individuals to lose their present contracts or to purchase new ones? It is perplexing to me why you vote with your party (what seems like) 100% of the time. Two things are true. You have some concern for the people, the free-born, autonomous individuals of your district. And, you will win any election for that seat that you chose to enter. Accordingly, I urge you to do the right thing. Please vote to repeal this horrible misnamed Affordable Care Act. It is doing tremendous damage to our society now, and is unlikely to ever fix the problems of our society you deemed emergent. Thanks very much for your consideration. <br />Peter Brush <br />Hartfordpeter brushnoreply@blogger.com