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Yes, that will do nicely for a slogan if someone wants to run against him in the next election.
I also have a sincerely held religious belief that most Republican politicians are complete and utter assholes.
1. You'd have to be a moron to vote for a Republican; and yet:
2. Republican politicians get elected.
3. QED.
(Ummm... Oh, look at that. I have one.)
How much trouble could you get in for spoofing someone else's phone number?
Here are three names and numbers I guarantee you his office will answer calls from:
http://www.wallawallacountygop.com/conta…
I'd say they all deserve a good swift kick to the balls - if they had any balls to begin with...
Let's get down to the heart of Walla Walla. Wine.
Here is a list of wineries in Walla Walla. http://wallawallawine.com/wineries/
Let's send out a few emails, letting them know that if there represenative wants the mo's to grow their own food, that maybe we just won't have the time to buy any of their wine for our thousands of restaurants. Let's start with Charles Smith, he seems like a hip guy.
http://www.charlessmithwines.com/contact…
Maybe a call from one of the largest businesses in his district he might pick up on.
Man have I learned that you can move away from eWa, but you can't get away from eWa.
@15, your comment is wonderful.
I left a message indicating my concern, and pointing out that while I, as a gay man, might be capable of growing my own food, I was not capable of growing my own gasoline.
Other SLOGGERS might want to leave respectful phone messages as well.
And that's especially true if people are also flooding the email channels as well:
mike.hewitt@leg.wa.gov
You know what, you answer the phone for a public legislator. That means you have to talk to citizens of this state, whether you like it or not. You don't get to pick and choose which citizens you want to talk to. You have an absolute obligation to speak to citizens who call, even those who oppose your views. Unless Hewitt is paying you out of his own pocket, you are a public employee. Your paycheck comes out of the taxes payed by all citizens, be they republican or democrat (or anything else).
You should be fired. Not for holding abhorrent views, but for hanging up on a citizen that pays your fucking salary.
@13's kick-ass idea and this list of alternate wine producers may keep me busy for a while over the weekend.
Your move, Walla Walla.
I did not misrepresent or exaggerate our conversation in the slightest. Why should I? Staffer Doe's behavior was better than fiction. But let's be honest, if this man doesn't even have the courage to lend his name to his words and actions, there isn't much hope that he will do the right thing and apologize to me directly.
Actually, if this is not Senator Hewitt's position, at this point I would like to hear this from him. Not an aggravated anonymous staffer that has accused me of half-lying. (I wonder which half he refers to?)
There has been a lot of response to these articles among my community. Everyone was all hi-fives and you rocks. But I really have to wonder: why was every gay person in the state not on the phone with me? Sure the bill has no chance of passing. But this is a bill to strip us of our basic American rights and create a new, lower class of citizen.
I fought and bled for gay rights as a child. I did not sacrifice my childhood and endure those terrible things just to see it all undone. In case it isn't clear by the introduction of this bill and the events of today: we might have won some battles but the war is far from over.
I will always fight for my right to be a free man. I beg of all of you to do the same. Apathy will be what makes things fall apart.
Also, if any hungry gays receive and use SNAP benefits is it legal for a store which accepts SNAP payments to refuse service to any eligible recipient? SNAP is governed by federal law, so one could literally make a federal case out of this.
(1) The bill passes.
(2) Various horses' asses make the mistake of exercising this "sincerely held" option.
(3) As a result of (2), the good people of Washington now know where NOT to take their business.*
(4) Horses' asses' businesses go tits-up.
(5) Washington enjoys a more horse's ass-free economy.
Usually, market forces don't work very well in protecting victims of discrimination, but in this case, they probably would. It's a lose-lose for Hewitt and his bigots--if it passes, they'll likely be in worse shape over time, not better.
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* You don't have to be gay to be creeped out by someone you barely know who believes his approval of what he imagines you do in bed is (a) a basis for doing business or (b) a fit topic of conversation.
That really worked well during segregation.
be bossy towards
syn: strong-arm, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
syn: browbeat, swagger
I would say that these definitions of a ābullyā are an exact description of those in the homosexual community towards one little female business owner that refuses to put her artistic talents to work to do that which she is morally opposed.
The homosexual community is coming off as, we wonāt bother you unless you do or say something we donāt likeā. (Never mind our Constitutional freedom and unalienable rights) Typical of the average bully many of us unfortunately come across in life on occasion.
Thankfully, this will be a good example to others in other states as to what to expect from the homosexual lobby in legislation.
Below is the letter that I wrote my Senator in support of SB5927.
Please support SB5927. Attorney General Bob Ferguson persecution of Arlene's Flowers is not only a waste of taxpayer money, but is also a good example of government tyranny. Voters in Washington state were told that redefining marriage wasn't going to affect anyone other than the same-sex couples who could get a marriage certificate. Yet, now weāre in the position of watching our Attorney General persecute a business because the owner does not want to use her artistic talents and work to support something that she is morally opposed. This is very comparable to forcing a person that was morally opposed to abortion to work in an abortion clinic.
The actions of my tax payer funded Attorney General towards this business that refused to bend their knee to the actions of a tyrannical government force, is not only unconstitutional and repugnant, but clearly not the actions of a government force that is operating in a free nation. In fact, these actions remind me of the old definition of the soviet unionās Iron Fist beneath the Velvet Glove.
I would like to ask you to search your heart and honestly ask yourself the question, how much bondage, caused by elected officials that have forgotten their Oath of Office, when they vote on unconstitutional bills, do you think the people in this state will tolerate before you cause a revolt comparable to our Battle for Independence?
be bossy towards
syn: strong-arm, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
syn: browbeat, swagger
I would say that these definitions of a ābullyā are an exact description of those in the homosexual community towards one little female business owner that refuses to put her artistic talents to work to do that which she is morally opposed.
The homosexual community is coming off as, we wonāt bother you unless you do or say something we donāt likeā. (Never mind our Constitutional freedom and unalienable rights) Typical of the average bully many of us unfortunately come across in life on occasion.
Thankfully, this will be a good example to others in other states as to what to expect from the homosexual lobby in legislation.
Below is the letter that I wrote my Senator in support of SB5927.
Please support SB5927. Attorney General Bob Ferguson persecution of Arlene's Flowers is not only a waste of taxpayer money, but is also a good example of government tyranny. Voters in Washington state were told that redefining marriage wasn't going to affect anyone other than the same-sex couples who could get a marriage certificate. Yet, now weāre in the position of watching our Attorney General persecute a business because the owner does not want to use her artistic talents and work to support something that she is morally opposed. This is very comparable to forcing a person that was morally opposed to abortion to work in an abortion clinic.
The actions of my tax payer funded Attorney General towards this business that refused to bend their knee to the actions of a tyrannical government force, is not only unconstitutional and repugnant, but clearly not the actions of a government force that is operating in a free nation. In fact, these actions remind me of the old definition of the soviet unionās Iron Fist beneath the Velvet Glove.
I would like to ask you to search your heart and honestly ask yourself the question, how much bondage, caused by elected officials that have forgotten their Oath of Office, when they vote on unconstitutional bills, do you think the people in this state will tolerate before you cause a revolt comparable to our Battle for Independence?
It most certainly did happen, exactly as I described it. I have my notes from this, and all of my conversations from Friday morning.
Oh, okay. You have notes. Rock solid proof right there. Uh-huh. Thanks.
doesn't he know that doing this to a reporter or blog writer is going to go super viral?
I HIGHLY doubt that this lawmaker; being a politician, wants a story like this floating around.
He still has to work with other lawmakers around the state and work with committees and deals on other legislation to get certain issues even a platform to vote on or committees to even approve a debate on certain bills or issues. Progressive Liberals are the majority in this state...by a HUGE margin. this DOES not help his political career at all by pushing legislation that has NO chance of passing.
these people really are dumb....
Would these Senators just decide to "grow their own food" in Washington? Hell no they would go to court claiming all Jews should self deport to Israel from Christian America.
Why is it any different from Islamic Republic of Iran? We are NOT a Christian Republic of America, one nation under the King James Bible. We are a secular democratic Republic under the Constitution of the United States of America with Freedom of and From Religion as we may desire. Don't tread on Me!
Dear Senator Hewitt:
I sincerely hope you can advise me regarding a frantic call I received from my 78-year old aunt Edna, who lives in a small town in your state. She is completely overwhelmed at the possible need to raise her own food and produce her own gasoline if SB5927 passes. She is an avid gardener and could possibly grow enough vegetables to meet her needs, but she doesn't have enough space to grow wheat or the strength required to milk a cow. She is quite sure there is no oil on her .17 acre lot.
I would appreciate any advice or words of comfort you can offer.
Respectfully,
XXX