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Re: Jones: Never voted to impeach Cheney

votejoe — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:50:57 -0400

No doubt Cheney is tough, but America has always been the heart and sole of the world. We are the only country that would take the global initiative on Islamic fascism and terrorism. Luckily we had some friends around the world that understand how serious this problem is. We waited too long on Hitler and millions died. Not this time!

Re: Jones: Not endorsing Paul either

America_First — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:59:18 -0500

Not supporting Paul? Below is a letter sent out by Dr. Paul with the tag "Paid for by Walter Jones for Congress" at the footer.

It is a true shame when Mr. Jones feels that he can't publicly support the only Republican running for office. I was thrilled when I received the email, but after his spokes person says he doesn't endorse Paul I have to shake my head. Unfortunately coded comments such as " 'If he was on the ballot, I would vote for him.' " is the best he feels he could do.

Why is it that the only candidate that actually talks on topic and is willing to address the problems and concerns that we are facing as a Nation, and offer real solutions, is labeled as a nut or kook. It's a shame that we live in a sound bite world and the MSM has so much influence and can spin the propaganda machine anyway it chooses...like to the highest bidder. Ron Paul 2008...even if it has to written in!

February 21, 2008

I am writing today to ask for your help -- not for me, but for a fellow North
Carolina friend of liberty, my friend Congressman Walter Jones.

You, more than most, know that our nation is at an important crossroads.

Will we return to limited, constitutional government? Or will our country
continue to expand the size and scope of government, restrict personal
liberties, and persist in spending billions of dollars overseas in foreign aid
and foreign adventures?

The stakes are high. The window of time to successfully correct our country's
path is short, and -- truthfully -- the number of members of Congress who
understand what is held in the balance is few.

That is why it is vital that Congressman Walter Jones be reelected.

While other members talk about limited government and respecting the
Constitution, my fellow Liberty Caucus member Walter Jones actually does
something about it.

That's why, on the McLaughlin Group, Pat Buchanan awarded Rep. Walter Jones
"Most Original Thinker of 2007" for his resolution to prohibit war on Iran
without Congressional approval -- a bill I proudly cosponsor.

That's why Walter joined me in introducing the We the People Act (HR 300) in
2007 to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts that are handing down decisions
that many times over turn specific state laws that should be protected by the
10th Amendment.

That's why Walter Jones has joined me in saying "no" to the North American
Union; "no" to big government spending; and "no" to the Federal Reserve's
efforts to obscure the true scope of their creation of money and credit.

In short, there are few congressmen like Walter Jones who are actually fighting
for the principles of the Constitution that every member of Congress takes an
oath to uphold.

But, as you can imagine, not every Republican is happy that Walter Jones takes
his oath of office seriously. He faces a primary challenge, backed by those who
do not want oversight of the administration. They do not appreciate the hard
questions that he has asked about the war in Iraq, his stance on preserving
individual liberties, and his commitment to upholding the sovereignty of the
United States by rejecting bogus "free trade agreements."

You have been a tremendous help to me in our efforts to restrain the role of
government and to follow the Constitution.

Today, I ask you to help my friend Congressman Walter Jones by sending a
contribution to his campaign.

It is essential that we return Walter Jones to Congress so he can continue the
battle for individual liberty and less government.

Please send your most generous donation today
https://www.online-donation.com/jones/

Sincerely,

Ron

Paid for by Walter Jones for Congress

Re: Jones: Not endorsing Paul either

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:26:26 -0500

Anyone else receive that e-mail? If so, please forward it to dome@newsobserver.com. Thanks!

— RTB

Re: Jones: Not endorsing Paul either

FFC1304 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:02:06 -0500

Well, well...

Just received a FUNDRAISING email from RON PAUL, soliciting donations for Congressman Jones! What a wonderful gesture from one who needs the support for his own races...

How many of YOU support the NAU? MexAmericanada?

Re: Jones: Not endorsing Paul either

FFC1304 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:14:09 -0500

Its a shame that Congressman Jones cannot publicly support the only real conservative running, Dr. Ron Paul. Its very sad that the American media openly tried and succeeded at boycotting Ron Paul's message of freedom and individual liberty as granted by our Constitution. Still, we are lucky to have Ron Paul on our NC ballot in May, and I look forward to voting for him to the end.

Ill bet NC democrats have NO CLUE about Dr. Ron Paul! ...none. WAKE UP SHEEPLE!!!

www.RonPaul2008.com
www.DailyPaul.com
www.bestronpaulvideos.com

Google Ron Paul!

HURRY, and change your voter registration to UNaffiliated soon as you can!

Re: Norquist campaigns against Jones

Wildgoose — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:08:01 -0500

He's the one who keeps painting using the wrong brush! By the way I didn't see Jones voting with the Republicans on Conyers contempt charges against Meirs and Bolton. He voted "Yea!" with Pelosi and Conyers, check the voting record. While you are ar it check his voting record for the past two years this is a real RINO!

Re: Norquist campaigns against Jones

CarltonH — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:33 -0500

I fail to see many Democrats who vote pro-life, standing up for Christian values, and fighting as hard as Tom Tancredo to secure the border. It may be fair to say his fiscal voting record isn't perfect but to paint him with the same brush as Conyers and Pelosi is downright silly.

Re: Norquist campaigns against Jones

FFC1304 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:50:23 -0500

Like many 'republicans', Jones has been a disappointment. I guess its the hazard of being from one of the most democrackkk corrupted states in the country...

Re: Norquist campaigns against Jones

Wildgoose — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:36:26 -0500

Norquist was right on target yesterday about Walters Jones lean to the left fiscally. Walters Re-pork Card last year shows a continious slide left over the past 3-4 years. The numbers for 07 are not out yet, but you can bet he'll be even worse than before. It's just not the Iraq War for the folks in the 3rd Dist it's a "Lefty Screwball" voting record that ignores the the people that got him in office. He's lined himself up so well with Pelosi et al, that he might as well switch parties now rather than later. It was sure nice to hear a real Wahington Conservative/Republican standing up for McLaughlin. Who is Jones political advisor these days, John Conyers?

Re: Norquist campaigns against Jones

REAGANMAN — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:01:19 -0500

Wouldn't it stink to have Glen Downs' job? You work for a Republican who votes like a Democrat and your job is to try to make him sound like a conservative. Wonder how that reads on a resume?
How can he keep a straight face (no pun intended) and say "Yeah, Congressman Jones voted to raise taxes twice last year, but they were small tax increase." Even better "Yeah, Congressman Jones voted to raise taxes twice last year, but he also opposed President Bush's budget". Big shocker, he opposes everything the President does!
This isn't as bad as some other ones like "Yes, Congressman Jones said he would vote to impeach President Bush, but he wouldn't file the charges" or "Yes, Congressman Jones used taxpayer money for a phone poll, but it is legal because he called it a constituent survey."
I feel sorry for anyone who is doing the damage control on the political trainwreck that is Walter Jones.

Too bad

Anglico — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:49:22 -0500

He would have won the admiration of 99% of the world if he had.