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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 306503" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p><strong>From the Galveston County Daily News</strong></p><p></p><p>Our Congress vote must go to Peden</p><p></p><p>By Heber Taylor</p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">The Daily News</span></p><p>Published February 22, 2008</p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">As no Democrat is on the ballot, those who vote in the Republican Primary will choose the next member of Congress from U.S. House of Representatives District 14.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">That’s why The Daily News is taking the unusual, but not unprecedented, step of supporting challenger Chris Peden in this race. While The Daily News doesn’t often endorse in primary races, this election will be the one that decides the district’s representation in Congress for the next two years.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Peden, a certified public accountant who has done a solid job as a city councilman in Friendswood, is running against Dr. Ron Paul, one of the most principled political figures in Washington.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Our decision to endorse Peden shouldn’t come as a surprise. In 2006, we recommended Shane Sklar, a Democrat, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Paul.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">There is much to admire about Paul. Whether you agree with him or not, it took enormous courage to oppose the war in Iraq. His stands on civil liberties are equally courageous and timely.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">His voting is scrupulously in line with smaller government. His views are consistent with those of the Libertarian Party. He was once that party’s presidential candidate.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">We can say without reservation that he is courageous and principled.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">We can’t say he is an effective representative of the district.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending, even if those funds are going to be spent in his own district or in a neighboring district.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Neighboring congressmen return the favor.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Even when the GOP had a majority in Congress, it was clear that the district was being punished because of all those no votes. Since the Democrats won a majority, that punishment hasn’t stopped.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">In the next two years, leaders in Galveston County will join those from other counties in District 14 in asking for a lot of federal funding. They’ll ask for help on projects such as research at the Galveston National Laboratory and on NASA’s mission to Mars.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Grassroots leaders should have an effective ally in their congressional representative. Peden is the better choice.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>So Ron Paul is:</p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">1)much to admire about Paul. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">2)it took enormous courage to oppose the war in Iraq. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">3)His stands on civil liberties are equally courageous and timely.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">4)His voting is scrupulously in line with smaller government.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">5)His views are consistent with those of the Libertarian Party</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">6)We can say without reservation that he is courageous and principled.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">7)Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 18px">BUT! <span style="font-size: 10px">We can’t say he is an effective representative of the district.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 18px">WHY!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 10px">1) Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending, even if those funds are going to be spent in his own district or in a neighboring district.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">2) Neighboring congressmen return the favor.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">3) Even when the GOP had a majority in Congress, it was clear that the district was being punished because of all those no votes. <span style="color: red">Speaks volumes about the GOP!</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="color: black">4) Since the Democrats won a majority, that punishment hasn’t stopped. <span style="color: red">At least they are honest about themselves!</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">So what's the bottomline?</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">In the next two years, leaders in Galveston County will join those from other counties in District 14 in asking for a lot of federal funding. Grassroots leaders should have an effective ally in their congressional representative. Peden is the better choice.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 18px">We Want Our Gov't Cheese and Earmarks like the rest of the Federal Meeses!</span></span></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /></p><p></p><p>What would the federal debt and the current national economic picture look like if all 500 plus members of Congress had the same principles as Paul when it comes to the taxpayer's money? Sure looks different when you frame it like that!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 306503, member: 2189"] [B]From the Galveston County Daily News[/B] Our Congress vote must go to Peden By Heber Taylor [FONT=Verdana]The Daily News[/FONT] Published February 22, 2008 [FONT=Verdana]As no Democrat is on the ballot, those who vote in the Republican Primary will choose the next member of Congress from U.S. House of Representatives District 14.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]That’s why The Daily News is taking the unusual, but not unprecedented, step of supporting challenger Chris Peden in this race. While The Daily News doesn’t often endorse in primary races, this election will be the one that decides the district’s representation in Congress for the next two years.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Peden, a certified public accountant who has done a solid job as a city councilman in Friendswood, is running against Dr. Ron Paul, one of the most principled political figures in Washington.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Our decision to endorse Peden shouldn’t come as a surprise. In 2006, we recommended Shane Sklar, a Democrat, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Paul.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]There is much to admire about Paul. Whether you agree with him or not, it took enormous courage to oppose the war in Iraq. His stands on civil liberties are equally courageous and timely.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]His voting is scrupulously in line with smaller government. His views are consistent with those of the Libertarian Party. He was once that party’s presidential candidate.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]We can say without reservation that he is courageous and principled.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]We can’t say he is an effective representative of the district.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending, even if those funds are going to be spent in his own district or in a neighboring district.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Neighboring congressmen return the favor.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Even when the GOP had a majority in Congress, it was clear that the district was being punished because of all those no votes. Since the Democrats won a majority, that punishment hasn’t stopped.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]In the next two years, leaders in Galveston County will join those from other counties in District 14 in asking for a lot of federal funding. They’ll ask for help on projects such as research at the Galveston National Laboratory and on NASA’s mission to Mars.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana]Grassroots leaders should have an effective ally in their congressional representative. Peden is the better choice.[/FONT] So Ron Paul is: [FONT=Verdana]1)much to admire about Paul. 2)it took enormous courage to oppose the war in Iraq. 3)His stands on civil liberties are equally courageous and timely. 4)His voting is scrupulously in line with smaller government. 5)His views are consistent with those of the Libertarian Party 6)We can say without reservation that he is courageous and principled. 7)Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][SIZE=5]BUT! [SIZE=2]We can’t say he is an effective representative of the district.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][SIZE=5]WHY![/SIZE] [SIZE=2]1) Paul makes it a point to cast no votes on government spending, even if those funds are going to be spent in his own district or in a neighboring district.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana]2) Neighboring congressmen return the favor. 3) Even when the GOP had a majority in Congress, it was clear that the district was being punished because of all those no votes. [COLOR=red]Speaks volumes about the GOP![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black]4) Since the Democrats won a majority, that punishment hasn’t stopped. [COLOR=red]At least they are honest about themselves![/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [SIZE=5]So what's the bottomline?[/SIZE] [FONT=Verdana]In the next two years, leaders in Galveston County will join those from other counties in District 14 in asking for a lot of federal funding. Grassroots leaders should have an effective ally in their congressional representative. Peden is the better choice.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana][SIZE=5]We Want Our Gov't Cheese and Earmarks like the rest of the Federal Meeses![/SIZE][/FONT] :wink2: What would the federal debt and the current national economic picture look like if all 500 plus members of Congress had the same principles as Paul when it comes to the taxpayer's money? Sure looks different when you frame it like that! [/QUOTE]
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