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Intelsys
Posts: 168
Incept: 2007-11-29
New Braunfels, Tx
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I contacted Perry's office at the start of this session. I just contacted them again and let them know I will not vote for him in any future state or national election if he does not bring this to the floor for a vote.
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"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Sterlingtrader
Posts: 83
Incept: 2008-10-06
Northern Mexico, aka Houston, TX
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This Texan is in.
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Ignorantsavage
Posts: 702
Incept: 2007-11-27
united States
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Seems the governor's office's phone lines are a mite busy. Thanks for the update on this; a real challenge to the atrocities of the TSA is actually exciting, being long overdue.
Let's see what happens when a bloated, broke, and hated bureaucracy messes with Texas!
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Digalert
Posts: 217
Incept: 2009-09-19
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I just called from the anti-liberty state Kalifornia - we've got Brown, Boxer, Feinstein progressive liberals - asking for Perry to stand up to the TSA. Receptionist didn't respond other than "it's noted".
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Mannfm11
Posts: 3536
Incept: 2009-02-28
DFW, Tx
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You have my call. I would think Mr. Perry would welcome a chance to back up his talk about state independence. If they shut down the airports, he could have the Texas Rangers escort the IRS, FBI and other US terrorist organizations to the border.
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The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.---John Kenneth Galbraith
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Seraphical
Posts: 41
Incept: 2010-04-06
Phoenix.AZ
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Called. "I've got it noted."
That feels great. My first call to a Senator's office!!!
I had to suffer through these pat-downs on my way back from London... surprisingly enough, London Heathrow was "less secure" than the piddly little Detroid airport I transferred through. I was sure to lift my shirt as high as possible to everyone could see that I wasn't wearing a bomb strapped to my chest - you know, after having just flown half a day across the world and NOW I'm suspected of terrorism. I refused to be scanned so they had to molest me in public.
I was staring at the security camera the entire time.
Call and support!!!
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Pcaldallas
Posts: 1343
Incept: 2009-03-02
Unicorn Ranch
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My call was "noted" and the receptionist sounded busy.
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"The appearance of law must be upheld, especially when it's being broken." - Boss Tweed, Gangs of New York
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Ignorantsavage
Posts: 702
Incept: 2007-11-27
united States
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Quote:If they shut down the airports, he could have the Texas Rangers escort the IRS, FBI and other US terrorist organizations to the border. I'd be moved to Texas so fast, I'd start a bunch of tornadoes up in New Mexico. Texas is far from perfect, but actually being the first to call criminal activity by feds by its rightful name is admirable. If they'd just pass their Firearms Freedom Act, I'd even be in a position to start a decent business... ooh, the possibilities. :) |
Steelhead23
Posts: 2039
Incept: 2008-09-09
Portland OR
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When traveling to Denver this spring, my wife was pulled out of line to go through the scanner. While she was snarling as she put her shoes back on, I overheard a young father next to me telling his adolescent daughter that "it was alright - they're just trying to keep us safe," after she too had to go through the "undress you with its eyes" camera. NO, IT IS NOT OK. IT MAY BE UNAVOIDABLE - LIKE DEATH AND TAXES - BUT IT IS NOT OK. From my perspective, women were scanned more frequently than men. Is that a trend? What the hell are they looking for anyway? STOP IT. STOP IT NOW!
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"Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes it's laws" —Mayer Amschel Bauer Rothschild Benjamin Bernanke
For-profit commercial banks are a menace and should be eradicated
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Jstanley01
Posts: 8176
Incept: 2008-07-30
San Antonio, Texas
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I asked the lady who answered, "Have you been hearing from very many people?"
She answered, "Are you kidding me? Yes."
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You can't cheat an honest man. ~P.T. Barnum
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Jstanley01
Posts: 8176
Incept: 2008-07-30
San Antonio, Texas
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I also called my state rep, Lyle Larson, and found out that he is a co-sponsor of the bill. Which earned him an "atta-boy" of course. And I called my state senator, Jeff Wentworth. The aide that answered said he didn't know if the Senator was a co-sponsor or not, but that he would give him the message that I think he should. I don't know about all that-there, now. Sounds like the runaround to me. Texans can look up their state legislators here: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
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You can't cheat an honest man. ~P.T. Barnum
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Jake
Posts: 2037
Incept: 2011-05-08
Realville, an enclave in the former Constitutional Republic
Banned
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Not a major Perry fan but if he handles this right, his stock will go WAY UP in my book - COULD ALSO springboard him as a R candidate if he runs for prez.
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Genesis
Posts: 130690
Incept: 2007-06-26
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The 10th Amendment is one of the few defining issues that would lead me to vote for someone irrespective of pretty much anything else.
Let's see if he has the balls.
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I don't care if it makes sense -- only if it makes money. -- Me
Bank (n): See scam, fraud and theft. Eat a bankster -- they're low-carb.
What part of "shall not be infringed" was unclear?
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Abn0rmal
Posts: 9261
Incept: 2009-01-10
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Genesis wrote..Let's see if he has the balls. Give him a second - he's still trying to figure out which way the wind is blowing. |
Genesis
Posts: 130690
Incept: 2007-06-26
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Ah. That could be a problme.
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I don't care if it makes sense -- only if it makes money. -- Me
Bank (n): See scam, fraud and theft. Eat a bankster -- they're low-carb.
What part of "shall not be infringed" was unclear?
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Azusgm
Posts: 2396
Incept: 2010-12-02
East Texas
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Thanks for posting the info. I'll call the Guv's office in the morning. Looks like my rep could use some guidance, so I'll call him too.
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Greendisease
Posts: 65
Incept: 2011-04-11
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Can anyone tell me when this Special Session begins/ends?
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C130gunship
Posts: 95
Incept: 2010-06-28
Corinth, TX
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I WILL call today, many thanks for the above information. I'm not a fan of 'Prick Fairy' but might reconsider if he signs this version of the bill. Air travel won't be stalled for long due to the amount of lost revenue to the feral gubbermint, and the military traffic here in TX. Utah is considering essentially the same type of bill as well. Point is we have to take a stand now. TSA is conducting a tri-state exercise covering 5,000 miles...read it here.. http://www.infowars.com/tsa-security-exe.... |
Burke13
Posts: 32
Incept: 2010-02-22
Texas
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Thanks for calling our attention to this matter Karl. Electronic message sent this morning to Governor Perry. Hopefully a line is drawn in the sand on this matter. Otherwise, we all know what is coming the next time someone places explosives up their a**.
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Weezie
Posts: 6067
Incept: 2008-05-19
Caution: Congress at Work
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One thing that I've noted to the folks I've called in regards to the TSA's "banning flights" threat - flights from dozens and dozen of countries who do not have these draconian policies fly into the US airports every day. For the TSA to claim that if TX passes this law and suddenly the TX flights are "unsafe," the TSA would have to also ban incoming flights from nations who do not use TSA recommended screening. Otherwise, the TSA action would simply be retalitory.
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The election is not a way to have a voice in government, but rather an impotent declaration if we prefer ketchup or mustard on our **** sandwich.
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Bezzle
Posts: 15043
Incept: 2009-08-02
Banned
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See first sig.
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El Sock-Puppeto exposed and killed by Tickerguy
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Cetera
Posts: 77
Incept: 2009-05-21
Wyoming
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Does anyone have any updates on this? I've called and emailed basically saying "Get this signed and we'll support you nationally. Fail to do so, and we won't."
If he can't defend the rights of his citizens in Texas, I won't trust him to defend mine either.
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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!
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Susanjbear
Posts: 417
Incept: 2010-06-10
Salt Lake City, Utah
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I couldn't get through by fax, but emailed earlier today and told Gov Perry that if there is no time of the Texas state legislature to consider this, there is no time for me to buy groceries at Whole Foods, shop at J.C. Penney, or buy a computer at Dell, much less buy tickets from Continental or Southwest Airlines.
I then noted that my state assembly rep has authored legislation on toxic ingredients in baby bottles and is also on a state tourism committee (this is California). I then emailed her, submitted to her an excerpt of what I had written to Gov Perry, and reminded her that most cancers are seeded during childhood, a time of rapid cell proliferation and division; that if she is concerned about toxins in baby bottles she ought to be concerned about children getting radiated at the airport, and asked why TSA's aggressive overreaching practices are not on the California legislative agenda.
Then I emailed a friend of mine, who happened to run against this state rep and lost (the state rep is a puppet for trial lawyers and lobbyists); and I told him that other state legislatures were making this an issue, and there is no reason why California cannot - with the implication that he is not likely to get further help from me if he decides to run against her again, which he is gearing up to do.
I also wrote to Texas rep David Simpson thanking him for his efforts.
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Susan
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Cetera
Posts: 77
Incept: 2009-05-21
Wyoming
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Yet another thing that was all for naught. Is even Texas filled with a bunch of pansy-asses? Will no elected official stand up for our rights or our Constitution?
Someone once told me that when I couldn't take it anymore, I was to grab my rifle and run outside. If I was the only one out there with a rifle, then it wasn't yet time, and to go back inside and wait. I just keep getting the feeling that any potential waiting time left is getting shorter and shorter.
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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!
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