BED TIME READING

The Problem With Voting 'Present' http://teapartypatriots.ning.com/group/restoretheconstitution/forum/topic/show?id=2978134%3ATopic%3A451196&xg_source=msg_group_disc
CELEBRATE FLAG DAY TODAY
Fly them with pride,
Fly them near and wide,
Fly them really high,
Let them touch the sky
Fly them everywhere,
Show that you care
FROM P.S. Visit www.RPVNetwork.org today for a gift on the home page. You can right click and copy or save as a photo the waving American flag!!
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1.3 Million Flee as China Floods Kill 155 Southern Region's Worst Drought in Century Followed by Torrential Storms That Swell Yangtze River; 140,000 Houses Collapse'A Chinese resident tries to move through floodwaters triggered by rainstorms in Wuzhou in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=1172484%3ATopic%3A27735&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic
David Icke: Big Brother, the Big Picture http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/video/david-icke-big-brother-the-big
When False Flags Don't Fly http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/video/when-false-flags-dont-fly
David Icke Ebooks http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/group/davidicke/forum/topics/david-icke-ebooks
'Barney the Butt Bandit is Raping the Military' http://paul-reveres-riders.ning.com/profiles/blogs/barney-the-butt-bandit-is?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'BOMAMMA'S KENYAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE' http://tpartyus2010.ning.com/video/video/show?id=3180617:Video:33038&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_video
'BP Oil Leak Rate Called 8 Times Worse Than Earlier Estimate' Worst Spill in U.S. History Prompts Worries About BP's Solvency Oil is flowing out of BP's leak in the Gulf of Mexico at a rate eight times... http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=1172484:Topic:27747&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic

'Codex Alimentarius – The Plan To Outlaw Free Trade of all Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Supplements' Codex Alimentarius – The Plan To Outlaw Free Trade of all Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Supplements. Posted by xray on October 5, 2009 Co http://2012armageddonnwo.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=1172484:Topic:27745&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic
'CONGRESSMAN ETHERIDGE: CLEARLY CRIMINAL, CLEARLY CRIME' http://tpartyus2010.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3180617:BlogPost:33174&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_post
'Egyptian minister: Obama told me he is a Muslim' http://paul-reveres-riders.ning.com/profiles/blogs/egyptian-minister-obama-told?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'Executive Order, June 2010: Behavior Modification Council' Here it comes, Barack Obama's latest executive order:The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 10, 2010 http://fightingforliberty.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2881777:Topic:36604&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic
Help spread the Word http://www.songoftruth.org/forum/topics/help-spread-the-word?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'Hitch 22: A Memoir http://www.songoftruth.org/forum/topics/hitch-22-a-memoir?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'Human Health Threats from Oil Disaster http://www.songoftruth.org/forum/topics/human-health-threats-from-oil?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'Israel To Investigate Its Own Massacre! How Commissionesque!! http://fightingforliberty.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2881777:BlogPost:36610&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_post
'Japanese, Russian Warships To Sail Into SF Bay' http://yourtubenews.ning.com/forum/topics/japanese-russian-warships-to?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'Michael Tsarion -- Full Moon Radio Interview 2 Videos' http://yourtubenews.ning.com/forum/topics/michael-tsarion-full-moon?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
'N.Y. State Faces Shutdown' http://yourtubenews.ning.com/forum/topics/ny-state-faces-shutdown?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
Project Camelot: Kerry Cassidy Interviews Aaron McCollum: Project Seagate' http://yourtubenews.ning.com/forum/topics/new-project-camelot-kerry?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url
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A LITTLE BIT OF INFO
Effective lobbying
Here are some top lobbyists' tips on how to have an effect on what lawmakers do:
Contact your legislator
Use the legislature's list of members to find your legislator or call the Statehouse switchboards for senators: (515) 281-3371 or representatives: (515) 281-3221.
Generally, when you call the Statehouse, operators will take a message and ask the lawmaker to return your call. It's best to make an appointment to see a lawmaker at the Capitol. They're busy, and just dropping by can be a waste of time.
Contact them at home
Be reasonable about this. On weekends, they're usually busy with meetings, jobs or families. So don't call during odd hours, and thank them for their time.
Many lawmakers hold town meetings or listening posts. Keep an eye on your local paper for opportunities to meet face to face with lawmakers. Listen to them on local radio talk shows.
Get informed
Before contacting your lawmaker, make sure you understand the issue. Lawmakers want to know how a bill will affect their constituents. They'll want to know the arguments for the other side, even if you don't agree with it.
Follow the media
Iowa's largest daily newspapers have reporters at the Statehouse. So do WOI and KUNI public radio stations. Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press" program each Sunday is a source of information. So is the Legislature's Web site - www.legis.state.ia.us. It has links that can take you to a lot of detail about bills.
Keep all communications simple
Lawmakers are inundated with paper and phone calls. When talking with them, leave them with one or two sheets summarizing your position.
Register to lobby
If you're going to be at the Statehouse regularly arguing your case, or doing it for pay, you've got to register. Contact the chief clerk of the House - (515) 281-5403. Information and lobbyists registration forms can also be found at www.legis.state.ia.us. Click on “Lobbyist Information” on the left side of the page.
Get active
You can become involved in a political party and work for candidates. You can contribute money to candidates.
Find allies
You can join or become active in a business trade association or labor union that represents your interests before lawmakers. Contribute to political action committees and attend meetings. The newsletters published by these groups are also a good source of information about issues, although they can be one-sided.
Chances are good that there's a group already working for your side of an issue. You can add your voice and avoid being counterproductive. At home, you can hold a neighborhood or community coffee or forum for local legislators to discuss issues important to you and your neighbors. Write letters to the editor, issue press releases and call radio talk shows to generate support for your cause.
Dont forget to say thanks
Lawmakers don't often get that and, like all of us, they appreciate a thank you for a job well done.
Above all, don't threaten
The quickest way to lose a vote is to make threats. Lawmakers may not agree with you on one issue, but you might want their support on another.
You can even run for the Legislature yourself
The filing deadline is typically in March at the secretary of state's office. For information about the requirements and how to file, contact:
Secretary of State
Elections Division
Lucas Building, 1st floor
Des Moines IA 50319
The phone number is (515) 281-0145.
Republicans should contact their state party at (515) 282-8105. Democrats can contact their state party at (515) 244-7292.
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/index.html
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Money is tight, Iowa lobbyists told http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100611/BUSINESS/6110347/Money-is-tight-Iowa-lobbyists-told
Iowa & Mississippi: Not the connection some have been talking about http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/4039/iowa-mississippi-not-the-connection-some-have-been-talking-about
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Iowa Republicans to Celebrate the Constitution Congressman Ron Paul, Author Tom Woods are Featured Guests
http://www.warrencogop.org/content/iowa-republicans-celebrate-constitution
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Palin more pragmatic than friends and foes expect http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iV7LtPz_sV4mh54WPqY-8MFJ8vlwD9GAHDF83
Obama has once again been browbeaten into showing he cares with a big speech Tuesday, but we all know by now he can't play chief therapist with any conviction. It's time to start focusing on raw politics and make a plan. http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-06-14/barack-obamas-gulf-spill-oval-office-speech/?cid=bs:archive1
How to Think About Oil Spills http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/how-think-about-oil-spills
Dems relying on Branstad to unify their ranks Party officials hope the former governor's views on social issues and labor bills will solidify Culver's base http://iowaindependent.com/36593/dems-relying-on-branstad-to-unify-their-ranks
Iowa Dems change the way Lt. Guv is nominated http://iowaindependent.com/36565/idp-changes-the-way-lt-guv-is-nominated
The Road to 51 http://theiowarepublican.com/home/2010/06/12/the-road-to-51/
World's biggest radiotelescope launched in Netherlands http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.86c1ac9d54a51fd47b845663527a077d.1191&show_article=1
Kyrgyzstan's unrest exposes heavy political jockeying http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/15/c_13350401.htm
read about the oil spill keep the stories going bp wants us to forget http://news.google.com/news/more?hl=en&um=1&q=LEFT+POLITICAL&ie=UTF-8&ncl=dXSBDRYn1VwHAkM84jjgDpkaJ9C8M&ei=nccWTOb0DI6KNJLI3LIL&sa=X&oi=news_result&ct=more-results&cd=1&resnum=2&ved=0CDkQqgIoADAB
Afghan Staying Power The President needs to speak up for his war strategy http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704324304575306884228293658.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_AboveLEFTTop
Whither the dead bird, tar ball and oily boom? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36947751/
did you know there are 5 other forms of oils in the gulf
EarthTalk: Gulf oil spill, ethanol http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3898312/ns/us_news-environment/
Disagreement and uncertainty about Gulf oil spill effects on human health http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/archives/2010/06/gulf-oil-spill.html
BP Oil Spill Making People Sick – More Than 70 People Affected http://twilightearth.com/energy/oil/bp-oil-spill-making-people-sick-more-than-70-people-affected/ More than seventy people in Louisiana have suffered health problems as a result of the BP Oil Spill
Gulf air making people sick - BP says "no problems", fisherman's wife: everyone terrified of BP http://wakeupfromyourslumber.com/blog/andie531/gulf-air-making-people-sick-bp-says-no-problems-fishermans-wife-everyone-terrified-bp
Just Like 9/11? Oil Spill Responders Are Getting Sick ... But Are Being Told They Don't Need Any Safety Gear http://wakeupfromyourslumber.com/blog/sullivan/just-911-oil-spill-responders-are-getting-sick-are-being-told-they-dont-need-any-safet
Threatened With Arrest for Filming the Gulf Oil Spill http://www.care2.com/news/member/510010530/1582700
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/
Bearing witness to the tar sands http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/sclefkowitz/bearing_witness_to_the_tar_san.html
Drill Baby Drill: Gulf Oil Spill Getting Worse http://www.oliverwillis.com/2010/04/27/drill-baby-drill-gulf-oil-spill-getting-worse/