From Conyers' blog, January 12 and 13:

[babylonsister]

http://www.conyersblog.us/archives/00000351.htm

Whats the Difference Between a Moderate Republican and a Republican?

Two disturbing, but not unexpected items in the New York Times today.

First, on the front page, above the fold, in their analsyis section, Adam Litak notes "Alito May be in the Mold of Scalia and Thomas." After reviewing the hearings, my reaction is, of course he is. That is why Bush picked him. He has been catering to the far right since he took office. Is there any doubt that a president who would lie about war and spy on U.S. citizens without warrants, would do everything within his ability to enhance his own power and limit the rights of ordinary Americans?

Second, an editiorial entitled "Pro-Choice Senators and Judge Alito" that observes the hypocrisy of these supposedly pro-choice Republicans who seem not to be doing anything to block the nomination of the most serious threat to Roe v. Wade since Robert Bork. Its fine to say your pro choice and defend a woman's riight to choose, but now that the moment of truth has come, these "pro-choice Republicans" -- in the Senate and House -- appear to be AWOL.

So, what is the difference between a moderate Republican and a Republican? Nothing, and America will be paying the price for it.

http://www.conyersblog.us/archives/00000350.htm

Work Continues on NSA Wiretap Hearing
Alito Day III
Impeachment Buzz Grows

I am continuing to prepare for hearings next Friday at 11 AM ET in the House on the NSA wiretap scandal. Today, I wrote a letter to Attorney General Gonzales...


I am continuing to prepare for hearings next Friday at 11 AM ET in the House on the NSA wiretap scandal. Today, I wrote a letter to Attorney General Gonzales and former DOJ offiicial Professor John Yoo asking them to testify at the hearings. Bradblog has the story. If the Bush Administration believes their legal justifications are so strong, they ought to permit these individuals to testify. For that matter, they ought to be encouraging their partners in the GOP controlled House to schedule hearings. Don't hold your breath.

Everyone seemed exhausted by the third day of Alito hearings. I know the Republicans and most the media are spinning this as a done deal. I don't buy it yet. I plan to do everything in my power to encourage a fillibuster. I note that Senator Edwards' One America Web Site includes an on-line petition to the Senate Dems asking for just that. I encourage everyone to sign here.

I also note that the Impeachment buzz continues to grow. In addiition to Liz Holtzman's excellent piece in the Nation today, there is a fine piece in The Progressive.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I called my conman and asked him to support Conyers

and HR 635. I'm waiting to hear back from him. He's a repuke and I want to see what his excuses are for allowing Bush to bash the Constitution.

[babylonsister]

2. Do you think he'll call back?

:wow: At least that would show courtesy. I don't have anyone in TX who would call me back!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. He will write back

He always does-the only good thing I can say for him.