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Title: [Oregon Sen.] Gordon Smith likes to pretend he's a moderate, but he's really just a slave to the GOP leadership
Source: Portland IndyMedia
URL Source: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2007/07/361848.shtml
Published: Jul 12, 2007
Author: Dade Cariaga
Post Date: 2007-07-12 17:16:32 by Ferret Mike
Keywords: None
Views: 120
Comments: 6

In the July 5th edition of the Oregonian, Mr. Jim Rassman bemoans the fact that that publication has, yet again, fallen for the ruse that Senator Gordon Smith is a "moderate" republican, this time due to his comments regarding the Iraq war. Mr. Rassman is correct in pointing out the contradiction between Senator Smith's words and his senatorial votes, but, alas, the contradiction is but the latest in Senator Smith's long history of attempting to appear moderate in the lead up to elections, while slavishly following the party line dictated by his republican leadership as he serves his term.

Although Senator Smith might wish it, I cannot forget how, during his reelection bid of 2002, the grieving mother of Matthew Shepherd appeared in the Senator's campaign advertisements, stating that she was sure Matthew would have viewed Senator Smith as a friend because of the Senator's advocacy for gay rights. Of course, after his reelection, Senator Smith quickly betrayed his gay and lesbian constituency by voting for the Protection of Marriage Amendment in 2004.

Senator Smith was also very vocal in his opposition to oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Alas, his ardor for the cause melted like polar ice caps when the Bush administration applied pressure and caused him to change his vote.

I can also recall the outrage that Senator Smith expressed upon hearing about the capers of former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger for illegally removing highly classified documents from the national Archives. The Senator was seen on various cable news outlets expressing his shock and disdain for the act. And yet, we have heard nary a word from Senator Smith regarding the conviction of I Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was convicted for obstruction of justice and perjury in the investigation into the leaking of a national security asset.

And, going all the way back to the impeachment trial of President Clinton, when certain moderate republican senators publicly stated that they would vote for acquittal, who was it that appeared at the side of Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, to announce that he would vote to convict, and thereby keep the impeachment effort from collapsing? None other than Gordon Smith.

Oregonians need leadership that reflects our independence of thought. We do not need a senator that meekly follows the line dictated by GOP leaders, straying only when it is safe to do so. I hope our state will recognize how poorly she is served by her junior senator, and vote next year to remove him from office.

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#1. To: Ferret Mike (#0)

Oregonians need leadership that reflects our independence of thought. We do not need a senator that meekly follows the line dictated by GOP leaders, straying only when it is safe to do so. I hope our state will recognize how poorly she is served by her junior senator, and vote next year to remove him from office.

What, Oregon wants some kind of special representatives different from the kind the rest of us have? You spoil yourselves, thinking like that.

Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.- Pink Floyd.

Amroth  posted on  2007-07-12   17:19:49 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Ferret Mike (#0)

My die-hard liberal eldest sister and her husband may move to Ashland in a couple years. She was in SDS and marched in SF in '68. She'll tip the scale left to be sure. Recently she was at the Shakespeare festival in Ashland.

Ron Paul for President

robin  posted on  2007-07-12   17:22:50 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Ferret Mike (#0)

"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡

ghostdogtxn  posted on  2007-07-12   17:24:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: robin (#2)

Ashland is a bizzare town. It makes San Francisco look absolutely right-wing in comparison. Fly an American Flag and they get steamed. Fly any foreign or UN flag and they'll buy you more beer than you can drink.

A funny thing about those residents - they are mostly elitists and if you don't have roots going back to the 19th century down there, they treat you like shit.

...this is what passes for "liberal" and "accepting" nowadays in Southern Oregon.

Those clowns make the Bush Administration look downright reasonable in comparison.

America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.

mirage  posted on  2007-07-12   18:22:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: mirage (#4)

Ashland is also experiancing a funding crisis for their ambulamnce service because Ashland has become a destination spot for retirees to move to.

They also will be the site of a new electric motorcycle manufacturing plant:

ANOTHER ELECTRIC motorbike is set to go into production in the USA. The Brammo Enertia is a plug-in bike that does 0-60 MPH in under 4 seconds and can go for up to 50 miles on one charge.

Brammo is an Oregon-based manufacturer. They designed and built the bike, using six 12-volt lithium-phosphate batteries -- which don't blow up when punctured, unlike Lithium Ion models.

It only weighs 275 pounds, and most of it's carried low down because a fuel tank isn't needed. The only problem now is the price: $14,995 for the "Carbon" model, and $11,995 for a later model once production is ramped up.

But even though the dollar's weak against the British pound right now, expect those figures to translate roughly into £s once import duty and taxes have been paid. That is, of course, if someone's daft enough to start importing it.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/electric_bikes_the_brammo_enertia/1 085.html

Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.

Ferret Mike  posted on  2007-07-12   18:33:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: mirage (#4)

A funny thing about those residents - they are mostly elitists and if you don't have roots going back to the 19th century down there, they treat you like shit.

We do, 1852 in Cottage Grove, not that my sister especially cares much. They won't know what to make of her; or maybe she'll fit right in. I'll let you know if it ever happens.

Ron Paul for President

robin  posted on  2007-07-12   19:16:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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