Democratic loyalists are acting as though the Republican demise is an accomplishment on their part. It is as though their understated -- but very complicit -- support of the Republican policies of empire and wealth transfer to the ultra wealthy will go unnoticed.

The Binary Fallacy and The End of Both Parties

06/06/09

SOURCE: The People's Voice, BY: Michael Collins

(Wash., DC) The results of eight years of Bush-Cheney at the helm make the demise of the Republican Party an easy call. Our financial system is on life support. The major banks are insolvent, according to banking and legal authority William K. Black. If they're not, they're in intensive care. No matter how many trillions of dollars worth of infusions they receive, they're not making loans. The economy is in a free fall with growth down 6% a quarter and job losses running at nearly 600,000 a month. We're stuck in two catastrophic wars. Despite President Obama's election, we're viewed with suspicion and disregard throughout the world.

Dear Friends:

I will be announcing my candidacy for Congress on Tuesday, June 9 at 4pm at the Peterborough Town House. We will be inside if it rains. I will be giving a short speech explaining why I'm running, the values and principles that will guide me, and the issues I will highlight in the campaign. I would be honored to have you there.

Mark Fernald

Writing on the Huffington Post web site, Jennifer Donahue opines,

Jennifer Donohue

Political Director, New Hampshire Institute of Politics

Posted May 11, 2009

Throw Out Atwater, Rove Playbook:GOP Can Only Re-Brand with New Voices

....In a recent UNH Granite State poll, Gregg leads Rep. Hodes, the only announced Democratic challenger, 52-36. Gregg's favorability rating is 57%. This is revealed in a different way in recent polls which show President Obama's approval rating in the mid-60s, about twice that of the approval rating of the Democratic-led Congress. That indicates an opportunity for Republican pickups....

In the epic struggle between public officials and the will of the people, officials with an authoritarian bent frequently excuse themselves by arguing that they either don't know the will of the people or the people don't know what they want. This is a canard.

SOURCE:Blue Hampshire

Although it was a national story when, for the first time in history, a state legislative body attained a female majority after the November 2008 elections, the thirteen women in the New Hampshire Senate, aren't all in for equality. At least, that seems to be the case, if early reports on Blue Hampshire, a political blog, about Senatorial support for HB 436 are to be believed.

SOURCE:NH Union Leader

Terie Norelli: Discrimination against the transgendered is wrong

By TERIE NORELLI

There are persons in our society who are discriminated against and who deserve our protection. Twelve states, more than 50 cities, and many large corporations have opposed discrimination against transgendered persons.

New Hampshire and the General Court have a long and proud history of standing against discrimination. A few weeks ago, the House once again stood against discrimination. I would urge all citizens of our state and all members of the Senate to stand with us.

Our Senate majority leader, Maggie Hassan, being quoted in the New York Times

The Senate majority leader, Maggie Hassan, who has not publicly shared her opinion of same-sex marriage, said that Senate Democrats were "still having a lot of discussions" and that the testimony on Wednesday would figure heavily into their decisions.

"I think that is likely to guide a number of us," Ms. Hassan said. "We like to talk to each other and hear each others' thoughts out as well, and we try to do that privately."

prompted me to send the following along to her office, as well as my own Senator, Amanda Merrill:

An eagle-eyed editor at the Eagle-Tribune, serving our neighbors just to the south, got clued into the fact that some letters to the editor weren't quite on the up and up.

Actually, the real authors, employed by our old friend, the Dewey Square Group, gave themselves away. Here's how the Eagle Tribune sets up the report.

SOURCE:New Hampshire Young Democrats

PRESS RELEASE

April 14, 2009

From:Garth Corriveau

It is a privilege to announce that today the New Hampshire Young Democrats Executive Committee, on behalf of its membership (18-35 year olds who account for approximately 25% of the NH Democratic Party), unanimously passed a resolution urging the state senate and Governor Lynch to pass HB 436 and enact marriage equality into law in New Hampshire.

Copies of NHYD's resolution are being sent this week to the state senate, the governor and to our statewide membership. The resolution reads:

Take Action to Abolish the Death Penalty

Last week the NH House of Representatives passed HB 556, repealing New Hampshire’s death penalty, and requiring a life sentence with no parole for those crimes now covered under the capital murder statute. The bill now goes to the State Senate. However, Gov. Lynch has already indicated he would veto the bill if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk, just as Gov. Shaheen did 9 years ago.

We are encouraging you to join with the NH Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and ask you to take 3 actions in the next week:

First, go to www.nodeathpenaltynh.org to join the NH Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and sign up for further e-mail updates.

Second, contact your State Senator and urge a vote for passage of HB 556.

Third, contact Gov. Lynch and let him know you want him to reconsider his position on the death penalty repeal.

It's long been apparent that it's a mistake to assume that personal characteristics or experiences increase a person's level of compassion for others with similar life experiences. In fact, we have lots of examples of how negative experiences, in particular, are presumed to "toughen people up," with the consequence that the victims of abuse see it as their duty to pass it on. That's why physical and psychological abuse is often transmitted from generation to generation.

"If I survived it, so can you. And I'll even show you how it's done."

Peter Sullivan
For Alderman


Dear Friend,

I am writing to let you know that I will be seeking re-election to the Manchester Board of Aldermen.

During my first term on the Board, I have fought to make city government more transparent, cost-effective, and accountable, to make our city more environmentally responsive , and to restore integrity to our local political process. We've come a long way, but there's still a lot of work ahead.

Of course, these efforts have angered those who are tied to the shameful politics of the past. Notorious right-wing activist Joe Kelly Levasseur has said repeatedly that his top priority will be defeating me. We can't let Joe Kelly Levasseur, Keith Hirschmann, and their fellow practitioners of the politics of personal destruction bully their way back in to City Hall.

I hope that you will make a contribution as I begin my race for re-election. Your financial support will help us to get out our positive message of hope and change, and fight the smears coming from Levasseur attack machine. Your help will ensure that progressive leadership stays on the job at City Hall. Please take a moment and donate online.

SOURCE: THE WHITE HOUSE

Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery

Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Friday, February 27, 2009

Good morning Marines. Good morning Camp Lejeune. Good morning Jacksonville. Thank you for that outstanding welcome. I want to thank Lieutenant General Hejlik for hosting me here today.