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By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is due in federal court to answer charges that he lied about hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from an oil services contractor.
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Stevens is the Senate's longest-serving Republican and has been a dominant figure in congressional politics for a generation. After being indicted on seven counts of lying on Senate disclosure forms, Stevens was ordered to surrender in federal court and appear before a judge Thursday.
Stevens has said little about the corruption investigation that has dogged him for more than a year. Thursday's court hearing was expected to be no different. He was expected to plead not guilty, but initial appearances are usually brief affairs.
The indictment is a blow to the senator's re-election bid. Once a seemingly invincible political figure, he now faces both Democratic and Republican challengers who hope his legal woes make him vulnerable to defeat.
Though some GOP colleagues have distanced themselves from Stevens, he has steadfastly maintained his innocence, and his campaign has pledged to continue.
To do so, he would have to ask U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan for permission to travel. Stevens was expected to remain free while he campaigns and attends to Senate business, but Sullivan was to decide what rules the senator must abide by while he awaits trial.
Stevens, 84, is accused of concealing more than $250,000 in gifts and home remodeling services he received from VECO Corp., a once powerful contracting firm. Two top VECO executives have pleaded guilty to bribing state lawmakers. The executives cooperated with the FBI and provided information about Stevens.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison on each of seven counts.
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
1 hour, 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is due in federal court to answer charges that he lied about hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from an oil services contractor.
ADVERTISEMENT
Stevens is the Senate's longest-serving Republican and has been a dominant figure in congressional politics for a generation. After being indicted on seven counts of lying on Senate disclosure forms, Stevens was ordered to surrender in federal court and appear before a judge Thursday.
Stevens has said little about the corruption investigation that has dogged him for more than a year. Thursday's court hearing was expected to be no different. He was expected to plead not guilty, but initial appearances are usually brief affairs.
The indictment is a blow to the senator's re-election bid. Once a seemingly invincible political figure, he now faces both Democratic and Republican challengers who hope his legal woes make him vulnerable to defeat.
Though some GOP colleagues have distanced themselves from Stevens, he has steadfastly maintained his innocence, and his campaign has pledged to continue.
To do so, he would have to ask U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan for permission to travel. Stevens was expected to remain free while he campaigns and attends to Senate business, but Sullivan was to decide what rules the senator must abide by while he awaits trial.
Stevens, 84, is accused of concealing more than $250,000 in gifts and home remodeling services he received from VECO Corp., a once powerful contracting firm. Two top VECO executives have pleaded guilty to bribing state lawmakers. The executives cooperated with the FBI and provided information about Stevens.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison on each of seven counts.
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
[This is not a very good article; but if you read 'in between the lines' you can 'see the writing on the wall']
by Steve MacDonald
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- News of the indictments against U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens comes at a time when he was already fighting for his political life.
Many polls prior to Tuesday's indictments show that the race between Stevens and Democrat Mark Begich is already close.
Without a doubt, Tuesday's announcement from the Department of Justice will have its effect on the election. But what effect it will have depends on who you ask.
It was already shaping up to be one of Stevens's toughest political campaigns ever, and the news out of Washington, D.C. could make his reelection bid even more difficult.
"Partisan politics should play no part, either in what charges we bring or in things like the timing of indictment or that type of thing," said Mark Friedrich, acting assistant attorney general. "That policy has been followed to the letter in this case."
Art Hackney, one of Stevens's long time campaign advisors, is questioning the timing of Tuesday's announcement.
"I think like most Alaskans, (I'm) flabbergasted and taken aback," Hackney said. "One cannot help, in this business, but be a little bit jaded to say it's kind of ironic. The one-year anniversary of the raid on the house, and to drop this bomb just a month before a primary election."
One person keeping his distance from the indictment is the man who perhaps could gain the most from it -- Mark Begich, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
"I think it's a sad day in Alaska, but we're going to keep focused on the future of this great state," Begich said.
Begich refuses to speculate on how Stevens's legal trouble will impact the election.
"It will always be close, at the end of the day I don't think it's really appropriate to talk about the campaign," Begich said. "It's an issue that Sen. Stevens will have to go through and it will go to where it goes."
While Begich is being guarded in his comments, others are not.
"I think he has a chance of winning the primary -- I don't think he has a chance to win the general," said Dave Cuddy, a Republican candidate for Senate running against Stevens in the upcoming primary.
Cuddy believes his chances of wrestling the Republican nomination away from Stevens in next month's primary just went up.
"As Republicans and Independents, as conservatives start to realize that if Sen. Stevens is the nominee, it's likely that Mark Begich will be the ultimate winner in the general," Cuddy said. "They have to start thinking about whether that's a scenario that they want to support."
In a written statement, Stevens says he's vowing to stay in the race. Most polls show Stevens and Begich are running neck and neck.
The question now is this: Can Stevens survive the news out of Washington, or will he become the latest to fall in the ongoing VECO scandal?
Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the Stevens campaign said the senator's reelection bid continues to "move full steam ahead." He said their office was flooded with calls and emails urging Stevens to press on.
None of Stevens' challengers say they picked up any new support as a result of today's indictment, but Cuddy said he expects to begin picking up what he calls "quiet support" from Washington, D.C., in other words, people who wanted to support his campaign but were afraid to anger the incumbent, Stevens.
Contact Steve MacDonald at stevem@ktuu.com
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
by Steve MacDonald
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- News of the indictments against U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens comes at a time when he was already fighting for his political life.
Many polls prior to Tuesday's indictments show that the race between Stevens and Democrat Mark Begich is already close.
Without a doubt, Tuesday's announcement from the Department of Justice will have its effect on the election. But what effect it will have depends on who you ask.
It was already shaping up to be one of Stevens's toughest political campaigns ever, and the news out of Washington, D.C. could make his reelection bid even more difficult.
"Partisan politics should play no part, either in what charges we bring or in things like the timing of indictment or that type of thing," said Mark Friedrich, acting assistant attorney general. "That policy has been followed to the letter in this case."
Art Hackney, one of Stevens's long time campaign advisors, is questioning the timing of Tuesday's announcement.
"I think like most Alaskans, (I'm) flabbergasted and taken aback," Hackney said. "One cannot help, in this business, but be a little bit jaded to say it's kind of ironic. The one-year anniversary of the raid on the house, and to drop this bomb just a month before a primary election."
One person keeping his distance from the indictment is the man who perhaps could gain the most from it -- Mark Begich, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
"I think it's a sad day in Alaska, but we're going to keep focused on the future of this great state," Begich said.
Begich refuses to speculate on how Stevens's legal trouble will impact the election.
"It will always be close, at the end of the day I don't think it's really appropriate to talk about the campaign," Begich said. "It's an issue that Sen. Stevens will have to go through and it will go to where it goes."
While Begich is being guarded in his comments, others are not.
"I think he has a chance of winning the primary -- I don't think he has a chance to win the general," said Dave Cuddy, a Republican candidate for Senate running against Stevens in the upcoming primary.
Cuddy believes his chances of wrestling the Republican nomination away from Stevens in next month's primary just went up.
"As Republicans and Independents, as conservatives start to realize that if Sen. Stevens is the nominee, it's likely that Mark Begich will be the ultimate winner in the general," Cuddy said. "They have to start thinking about whether that's a scenario that they want to support."
In a written statement, Stevens says he's vowing to stay in the race. Most polls show Stevens and Begich are running neck and neck.
The question now is this: Can Stevens survive the news out of Washington, or will he become the latest to fall in the ongoing VECO scandal?
Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the Stevens campaign said the senator's reelection bid continues to "move full steam ahead." He said their office was flooded with calls and emails urging Stevens to press on.
None of Stevens' challengers say they picked up any new support as a result of today's indictment, but Cuddy said he expects to begin picking up what he calls "quiet support" from Washington, D.C., in other words, people who wanted to support his campaign but were afraid to anger the incumbent, Stevens.
Contact Steve MacDonald at stevem@ktuu.com
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
by Jason Moore
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted Sen. Ted Stevens on seven felony counts Tuesday.
The charges allege that Stevens accepted more than $250,000 in gifts from VECO Corp. and its CEO Bill Allen and deliberately failed to report those gifts on disclosure statements.
"Earlier today, a federal grand jury here in the District of Columbia returned an indictment charging United States Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska with seven felony counts of making false statements," said Matthew Friedrich, acting assistant attorney general, announcing the indictments Tuesday.
Most of the gifts concerned the renovation of Stevens' Girdwood home, where the FBI served a search warrant one year ago.
Prosecutors say VECO employees did most of the work, and Allen paid most of the bills.
"These items were not disclosed on Sen. Stevens' financial disclosure forms, which he filed under penalties of perjury, either as gifts or as liabilities," Friedrich said. "And further, that Sen. Stevens did not reimburse or repay VECO or its chief executive officer for these items."
In the past, Stevens said he paid the bill he received for the project. According to the Seattle Times, Stevens says he spent $130,000 on the renovation.
The indictment claims Stevens received more than $250,000 from VECO and Allen.
Reaction to the charges against the longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate spanned the country.
"I've known Ted Stevens for 28 years, and I've always found him to be impeccably honest," said Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania. "I don't know that anything, that any stronger comment could be made, and that's my comment."
Gov. Sarah Palin weighed in.
"The news today rocks the foundation of our state, and I certainly share Alaskans concern and dismay over the turn of events today," Palin said.
Sen. Stevens Tuesday released a statement.
"It saddens me to learn that these charges have been brought against me," Stevens said. "I have never knowingly submitted a false disclosure form required by law as a U.S. Senator."
"The impact of these charges on my family disturbs me greatly," Stevens said. "I am innocent of these charges and intend to prove that."
"I talked to the senator personally," said Aaron Saunders, Stevens campaign spokesman. "He was upbeat, and the senator's been fighting for Alaska for a long time and this is another fight and he's going to keep at it."
It was eerily quiet at the senator's campaign office Tuesday. One supporter strolled in to write him a note, summing up the feeling of many.
"I was shocked by it," said John Strachan. "It's a great surprise to me. I was here for the earthquake, and I'm here for Ted's indictment, and of the two I'd rather see an earthquake. This is a disaster."
While prosecutors say Stevens did certain actions to help VECO during the time he was receiving the gifts, the indictment does not allege bribery, which would require prosecutors to prove a formal agreement that Stevens would make official acts in exchange for benefits.
Since the federal corruption investigation began in Alaska, there have been seven convictions, including three lawmakers, former Gov. Frank Murkowski's chief of staff, a lobbyist, and two VECO executives.
Prosecutors say Bill Allen is cooperating with the Justice Department in this case.
Contact Jason Moore at jmoore@ktuu.com
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
ADDENDUM (by Brett A. Encelewski):
Can we let this man possibly sit in the U.S. Senate another Decade longer? He has been corrupt for years; this is merely the first time he has been CAUGHT. The F.B.I. and the Federal Grand Jury would not indict him if they had not collated some pretty astonishing evidence against him... what I think is compelling is that they skipped his son (Ben Stevens--who was named in the VECO trials) and went straight for the big man himself) ...the writing is on the wall. Let us Unite, join the 'crusade'; join the United Democrats for the Epic Defeat of Sen. Ted Stevens.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted Sen. Ted Stevens on seven felony counts Tuesday.
The charges allege that Stevens accepted more than $250,000 in gifts from VECO Corp. and its CEO Bill Allen and deliberately failed to report those gifts on disclosure statements.
"Earlier today, a federal grand jury here in the District of Columbia returned an indictment charging United States Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska with seven felony counts of making false statements," said Matthew Friedrich, acting assistant attorney general, announcing the indictments Tuesday.
Most of the gifts concerned the renovation of Stevens' Girdwood home, where the FBI served a search warrant one year ago.
Prosecutors say VECO employees did most of the work, and Allen paid most of the bills.
"These items were not disclosed on Sen. Stevens' financial disclosure forms, which he filed under penalties of perjury, either as gifts or as liabilities," Friedrich said. "And further, that Sen. Stevens did not reimburse or repay VECO or its chief executive officer for these items."
In the past, Stevens said he paid the bill he received for the project. According to the Seattle Times, Stevens says he spent $130,000 on the renovation.
The indictment claims Stevens received more than $250,000 from VECO and Allen.
Reaction to the charges against the longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate spanned the country.
"I've known Ted Stevens for 28 years, and I've always found him to be impeccably honest," said Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania. "I don't know that anything, that any stronger comment could be made, and that's my comment."
Gov. Sarah Palin weighed in.
"The news today rocks the foundation of our state, and I certainly share Alaskans concern and dismay over the turn of events today," Palin said.
Sen. Stevens Tuesday released a statement.
"It saddens me to learn that these charges have been brought against me," Stevens said. "I have never knowingly submitted a false disclosure form required by law as a U.S. Senator."
"The impact of these charges on my family disturbs me greatly," Stevens said. "I am innocent of these charges and intend to prove that."
"I talked to the senator personally," said Aaron Saunders, Stevens campaign spokesman. "He was upbeat, and the senator's been fighting for Alaska for a long time and this is another fight and he's going to keep at it."
It was eerily quiet at the senator's campaign office Tuesday. One supporter strolled in to write him a note, summing up the feeling of many.
"I was shocked by it," said John Strachan. "It's a great surprise to me. I was here for the earthquake, and I'm here for Ted's indictment, and of the two I'd rather see an earthquake. This is a disaster."
While prosecutors say Stevens did certain actions to help VECO during the time he was receiving the gifts, the indictment does not allege bribery, which would require prosecutors to prove a formal agreement that Stevens would make official acts in exchange for benefits.
Since the federal corruption investigation began in Alaska, there have been seven convictions, including three lawmakers, former Gov. Frank Murkowski's chief of staff, a lobbyist, and two VECO executives.
Prosecutors say Bill Allen is cooperating with the Justice Department in this case.
Contact Jason Moore at jmoore@ktuu.com
FWD: by;
Brett A. Encelewski,
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
District-33 Precinct Captain;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
ADDENDUM (by Brett A. Encelewski):
Can we let this man possibly sit in the U.S. Senate another Decade longer? He has been corrupt for years; this is merely the first time he has been CAUGHT. The F.B.I. and the Federal Grand Jury would not indict him if they had not collated some pretty astonishing evidence against him... what I think is compelling is that they skipped his son (Ben Stevens--who was named in the VECO trials) and went straight for the big man himself) ...the writing is on the wall. Let us Unite, join the 'crusade'; join the United Democrats for the Epic Defeat of Sen. Ted Stevens.
A Rasmussen Reports poll released today shows Mayor Mark Begich with an nine-point lead (50%-41%), up from a two-point deficit last month.
That's an 11 point swing!
We've been on the air in Alaska for two weeks and these ads reminding voters of Mark's strong record of success are clearly paying dividends.
To stay on the air for the month before Alaska's primary election on August 26 we need your help.
Will you help us keep our ads and message of positive change on Alaskans' televisions?
http://www.begich.com/contribute
While this is good news, we know Sen. Stevens, his DC Republican allies, and special interest friends will now throw everything from their bag of tricks at Mark in an attempt to drive down his strong favorability ratings.
Will you donate now to help us fend off this negative onslaught and keep Mark in the lead?
http://www.begich.com/contribute
Thank you for your continued commitment to electing a U.S. Senator from Alaska of whom we can be proud.
Heather Rauch
Campaign Manager
Alaskans for Begich
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK]
That's an 11 point swing!
We've been on the air in Alaska for two weeks and these ads reminding voters of Mark's strong record of success are clearly paying dividends.
To stay on the air for the month before Alaska's primary election on August 26 we need your help.
Will you help us keep our ads and message of positive change on Alaskans' televisions?
http://www.begich.com/contribute
While this is good news, we know Sen. Stevens, his DC Republican allies, and special interest friends will now throw everything from their bag of tricks at Mark in an attempt to drive down his strong favorability ratings.
Will you donate now to help us fend off this negative onslaught and keep Mark in the lead?
http://www.begich.com/contribute
Thank you for your continued commitment to electing a U.S. Senator from Alaska of whom we can be proud.
Heather Rauch
Campaign Manager
Alaskans for Begich
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK]
http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/071808/let_258680041.shtml
LETTER to the Editor printed in our local paper supporting MARK BEGICH for U.S. Senate [AK] vs. Ted Stevens. Specifically supporting 'Gun Owners For Begich.'
(v 1.5)
It is all about RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP, and OPERATION. I, also teach kids (and adults) about books; I am an Americorps Literacy/ English-as-Second-Language tudor.
As a Native American; and Proud Alaskan--whose immediate forefathers defended and patrolled these shores during World War II--with the Alaskan Territorial Guard; I am proud to teach, and deprogram, demystify children about firearms and their role in our history and society.
Because while you hold to your stance to choose to ignore the teaching of Responsible Gun ownership; (no different than ignoring the teaching of responsible SEX...)
These KIDS ARE GOING OFF AND DOING IT ANYWAY. It starts with TV, and video-games (the "books" they choose to read; which are more like COMICS--and thats OK with the average Far-Left Progressive, because fostering and enabling boundless diversity among children is "wonderful!")...
So with the TV, and Video games (and other Media) they get their first doses of SEX and VIOLENCE; their first aspirations to GUNS, and GIRLS... but they do not even see "GUNS" (Tools of Civil Defense, Subsistence, and Responsible Sport); or "GIRLS" (sugar, spice, everything nice; women, ladies, partners, soulmates, wives)... they see "Weapons" and "pussy, tits, and ass" [please pardon--I post the term for academic description--I could use much worse, a far more graphic terminology].
Right under your noses--while you hold the high horse and banner of a Safe and "gun-less" America; your children are training themselves to be wanton and depraved, desensitized fantasy killers, car-jackers, government black agents, rapists, thugs, 'players,' gangsters, gamblers, etc. "capping innocents in the head"--comparing their high KILL SCORES, and "HEAD SHOTS" to their friends.
The next phase is the EASY ACCESS to INCREDIBLE amounts of AMAZINGLY WRETCHED PORNOGRAPHY and SADISM. In addition to all of the sub-cultural groups on the internet they may have begun to ascribe (or perhaps begun to have been prescribed to) in their geographic and/or online community.
That is why the Ultra-Liberal agenda, will never succeed. The Republican Party/ Libertarian Party is not evil (of course); and some MEASURE of CONSERVATISM is called for or this country will simply ROT and IMPLODE under ignorance and decadence, and violence, and arrogant fantasy; and then when the WATER-SHED BLOODY REVOLUTION COMES... and the children are dead or joining one side or other of the fight and Federal Troops and Rebels are fighting outside your door... you will ask yourself; where is my gun?
The adolescent... now primed by the internet and his sub-cultural/ anarchist/ atheistic/ "progressive" social institutions begins to experiment with drugs/ alcohol; have sex with multiple partners--perhaps both sexes; perhaps multiple partners, of both sexes, at the same time. Refuses to believe in any traditional values, let alone Christ.
...and eventually; succumbs to hardcore addiction, and associated gang-related activity which inevitably leads to him/her picking up a gun.. if he/she has not already done so already because it is "COOL."
So the 25 year-old highschool drop-out dead-beat bisexual, atheist, addict, gangster, emu, goth; plays SONY PlayStation 3 all day, looking for the best "HEAD SHOT score" unsatisfied, finally, he goes out and gets (3) good ones; his old history teacher who failed him 6 years ago, his old Principal, wounds 3 other students; and puts a .45 ACP round through his young, confused, enabled; and UNEDUCATED brain.
So; in additon to teaching adults that were miserably failed by the U.S. Education system how to READ; I take it upon myself to educate young kids about the TRUE meaning of firearms, and RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP.
Q'ua, ida'ina.
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK];
"Gun Owners For Begich";
Member, National Rifle Association
It is all about RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP, and OPERATION. I, also teach kids (and adults) about books; I am an Americorps Literacy/ English-as-Second-Language tudor.
As a Native American; and Proud Alaskan--whose immediate forefathers defended and patrolled these shores during World War II--with the Alaskan Territorial Guard; I am proud to teach, and deprogram, demystify children about firearms and their role in our history and society.
Because while you hold to your stance to choose to ignore the teaching of Responsible Gun ownership; (no different than ignoring the teaching of responsible SEX...)
These KIDS ARE GOING OFF AND DOING IT ANYWAY. It starts with TV, and video-games (the "books" they choose to read; which are more like COMICS--and thats OK with the average Far-Left Progressive, because fostering and enabling boundless diversity among children is "wonderful!")...
So with the TV, and Video games (and other Media) they get their first doses of SEX and VIOLENCE; their first aspirations to GUNS, and GIRLS... but they do not even see "GUNS" (Tools of Civil Defense, Subsistence, and Responsible Sport); or "GIRLS" (sugar, spice, everything nice; women, ladies, partners, soulmates, wives)... they see "Weapons" and "pussy, tits, and ass" [please pardon--I post the term for academic description--I could use much worse, a far more graphic terminology].
Right under your noses--while you hold the high horse and banner of a Safe and "gun-less" America; your children are training themselves to be wanton and depraved, desensitized fantasy killers, car-jackers, government black agents, rapists, thugs, 'players,' gangsters, gamblers, etc. "capping innocents in the head"--comparing their high KILL SCORES, and "HEAD SHOTS" to their friends.
The next phase is the EASY ACCESS to INCREDIBLE amounts of AMAZINGLY WRETCHED PORNOGRAPHY and SADISM. In addition to all of the sub-cultural groups on the internet they may have begun to ascribe (or perhaps begun to have been prescribed to) in their geographic and/or online community.
That is why the Ultra-Liberal agenda, will never succeed. The Republican Party/ Libertarian Party is not evil (of course); and some MEASURE of CONSERVATISM is called for or this country will simply ROT and IMPLODE under ignorance and decadence, and violence, and arrogant fantasy; and then when the WATER-SHED BLOODY REVOLUTION COMES... and the children are dead or joining one side or other of the fight and Federal Troops and Rebels are fighting outside your door... you will ask yourself; where is my gun?
The adolescent... now primed by the internet and his sub-cultural/ anarchist/ atheistic/ "progressive" social institutions begins to experiment with drugs/ alcohol; have sex with multiple partners--perhaps both sexes; perhaps multiple partners, of both sexes, at the same time. Refuses to believe in any traditional values, let alone Christ.
...and eventually; succumbs to hardcore addiction, and associated gang-related activity which inevitably leads to him/her picking up a gun.. if he/she has not already done so already because it is "COOL."
So the 25 year-old highschool drop-out dead-beat bisexual, atheist, addict, gangster, emu, goth; plays SONY PlayStation 3 all day, looking for the best "HEAD SHOT score" unsatisfied, finally, he goes out and gets (3) good ones; his old history teacher who failed him 6 years ago, his old Principal, wounds 3 other students; and puts a .45 ACP round through his young, confused, enabled; and UNEDUCATED brain.
So; in additon to teaching adults that were miserably failed by the U.S. Education system how to READ; I take it upon myself to educate young kids about the TRUE meaning of firearms, and RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP.
Q'ua, ida'ina.
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK];
"Gun Owners For Begich";
Member, National Rifle Association
Senate hopeful MARK BEGICH (D) for U.S. Senate vs. 40 year incumbant Sen. Ted Stevens is finally feeling the pinch of defeat--and has started with a classical GOP mud-slinging campaign; counter-claiming/ smearing on Mark's TV ads.
As of yesterday, MARK BEGICH has out fund-raised Sen. Ted Stevens... but we all know that Stevens does not need to necessarily "fundraise". So the numbers are important mainly as a symbolic victory for Mark; and a REALITY for his campaign--to afford to stand up to the Ancient GOP Dragon of the U.S. Senate.
But Stevens is getting real concerned. He is about to spend more time in Alaska than he has in the past 25 years--kissing Yupiks butt-cheeks, and rubbing noses with Inuits; as well as lining the pockets of Alaskan media moguls and State legislators... and having his pockets lined by Industrial CEOs. This is the Alaskan GOP, motis operendi... only HE IS THE UNCONTESTED MASTER of the REPUBLICAN-SITH-GUARD... if there ever was one.
But this year is completely different. The "status quo" and the general apathy of the people does not stand... BARACK OBAMA has TURNED the KEY to DEMOCRATS everywhere.
ALASKAN DEMOCRACY is unhinged and TOTALLY OFF THE HOOK!
Barack Obama is coming to Alaska especially to SEE through victories like MARK BEGICH for U.S. SENATE and take down TED STEVENS. Do you believe people?
In J.R.R. Tolkein's 'The Hobbit' they didn't think that 'ole bastard ancient Dragon "SMAUG" could be defeated; and then a little guy came along...
The BIGGER THEY ARE; the HARDER they FALL; and the NASTIER.
And he knows it. It will be EPIC! I have begun a personal InterState campaign for contributions to THIS, the MOST CRITICAL (and WINNABLE) SENATE RACE of my generation.
BEGICH challenges the Dragon STEVENS.
"YES WE CAN, and WE WILL."
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK] Read More »
As of yesterday, MARK BEGICH has out fund-raised Sen. Ted Stevens... but we all know that Stevens does not need to necessarily "fundraise". So the numbers are important mainly as a symbolic victory for Mark; and a REALITY for his campaign--to afford to stand up to the Ancient GOP Dragon of the U.S. Senate.
But Stevens is getting real concerned. He is about to spend more time in Alaska than he has in the past 25 years--kissing Yupiks butt-cheeks, and rubbing noses with Inuits; as well as lining the pockets of Alaskan media moguls and State legislators... and having his pockets lined by Industrial CEOs. This is the Alaskan GOP, motis operendi... only HE IS THE UNCONTESTED MASTER of the REPUBLICAN-SITH-GUARD... if there ever was one.
But this year is completely different. The "status quo" and the general apathy of the people does not stand... BARACK OBAMA has TURNED the KEY to DEMOCRATS everywhere.
ALASKAN DEMOCRACY is unhinged and TOTALLY OFF THE HOOK!
Barack Obama is coming to Alaska especially to SEE through victories like MARK BEGICH for U.S. SENATE and take down TED STEVENS. Do you believe people?
In J.R.R. Tolkein's 'The Hobbit' they didn't think that 'ole bastard ancient Dragon "SMAUG" could be defeated; and then a little guy came along...
The BIGGER THEY ARE; the HARDER they FALL; and the NASTIER.
And he knows it. It will be EPIC! I have begun a personal InterState campaign for contributions to THIS, the MOST CRITICAL (and WINNABLE) SENATE RACE of my generation.
BEGICH challenges the Dragon STEVENS.
"YES WE CAN, and WE WILL."
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK] Read More »
"Obama aide calls Alaska battleground state"
by Steve Quinn
The Associated Press
Thursday, July 17, 2008
JUNEAU, Alaska -- A top aide to Barack Obama says Alaska is a battleground state that can make a difference in his candidate's efforts to become the next president.
Deputy Campaign Manager Pete Rouse on Thursday said Alaska's three electoral votes can be won by the Democrat, and they are making the state a priority.
Having defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in Alaska's Democratic caucus, Obama reestablished campaign offices statewide last month.
The campaign has identified 18 historically Republican-backed states, including Alaska, as key battlegrounds.
Alaskans last chose a Democratic candidate in 1964, backing Lyndon Johnson over Barry Goldwater.
Since 1980, the state has sent an all-Republican congressional delegation to Washington, D.C.
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
by Steve Quinn
The Associated Press
Thursday, July 17, 2008
JUNEAU, Alaska -- A top aide to Barack Obama says Alaska is a battleground state that can make a difference in his candidate's efforts to become the next president.
Deputy Campaign Manager Pete Rouse on Thursday said Alaska's three electoral votes can be won by the Democrat, and they are making the state a priority.
Having defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in Alaska's Democratic caucus, Obama reestablished campaign offices statewide last month.
The campaign has identified 18 historically Republican-backed states, including Alaska, as key battlegrounds.
Alaskans last chose a Democratic candidate in 1964, backing Lyndon Johnson over Barry Goldwater.
Since 1980, the state has sent an all-Republican congressional delegation to Washington, D.C.
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
Marching in the Independance Day parade of my small town with my local District Democrats was perhaps the single most glorious point in my life-to date. There are other comparable-perhaps more petty and carnal milestones; first "party," first "girl," first sports car overtaken on the highway etc.
But in the grand socioeconomic spectrum of my life, as I have crawled along; holding aloft the largest sign of my favorite candidate in one hand, the U.S./Alaska flags unfurled all around me--and my 5.56 NATO/.223 Bushmaster slung on my shoulder...
Marching with my other, albeit more Left-wing (but to their credit respectful) peers in the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. And why (you may ask) would a guy walk down the road amid a crowd of Flag-waving people carrying a decked-out ASSAULT RIFLE?
Because it is my God-given, and Constitutionally garunteed and recently reaffirmed RIGHT. To Bear Arms... and, indeed; this year--RESPONSIBILITY to remind people what the "CHANGE" is all about.
I don't think Barack Obama really even knows the full breadth and width; he of course understands that every human heart has a maxim of immense potential, often LOCKED AWAY... and he has TURNED THE KEY. But even Barack Obama cannot say (let alone control) what the CHANGE will be. He is the Medium, the conduit, the arbitrator; and THAT is what he recognizes. Every CIVIL SERVANT who knows any thing about TRUE "SERVICE THEORY" knows that all you are there to do--is to 'serve.'
Only a few in the crowd were dismayed--most were ELECTRIC; the CONSERVATIVES were swinging before us. Children kept asking two different questions; to which I had two different answers.
1)"Wow, why are you carrying a gun?" to which I said "Gun Owners For BEGICH!"
2)"That's not a real gun, is it?" or "Is that a real gun?" to which I would reply: "NO Son, that's a CIVIL LIBERTY." Read More »
But in the grand socioeconomic spectrum of my life, as I have crawled along; holding aloft the largest sign of my favorite candidate in one hand, the U.S./Alaska flags unfurled all around me--and my 5.56 NATO/.223 Bushmaster slung on my shoulder...
Marching with my other, albeit more Left-wing (but to their credit respectful) peers in the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. And why (you may ask) would a guy walk down the road amid a crowd of Flag-waving people carrying a decked-out ASSAULT RIFLE?
Because it is my God-given, and Constitutionally garunteed and recently reaffirmed RIGHT. To Bear Arms... and, indeed; this year--RESPONSIBILITY to remind people what the "CHANGE" is all about.
I don't think Barack Obama really even knows the full breadth and width; he of course understands that every human heart has a maxim of immense potential, often LOCKED AWAY... and he has TURNED THE KEY. But even Barack Obama cannot say (let alone control) what the CHANGE will be. He is the Medium, the conduit, the arbitrator; and THAT is what he recognizes. Every CIVIL SERVANT who knows any thing about TRUE "SERVICE THEORY" knows that all you are there to do--is to 'serve.'
Only a few in the crowd were dismayed--most were ELECTRIC; the CONSERVATIVES were swinging before us. Children kept asking two different questions; to which I had two different answers.
1)"Wow, why are you carrying a gun?" to which I said "Gun Owners For BEGICH!"
2)"That's not a real gun, is it?" or "Is that a real gun?" to which I would reply: "NO Son, that's a CIVIL LIBERTY." Read More »
http://www.democrats.org/page/outreach/view/bat/interstatedemsforbegich
Contribute $20 or $50 today to the MARK BEGICH campaign for U.S. Senate [AK] --which has already exceeded the longest sitting Republican Senator in the U.S. Senate; and easily the most powerful man in the District of Columbia.
End the reign of Sen. Ted Stevens by supporting MARK BEGICH. He is a man of the people--the Alaskans choice; a Democrat who gets things done. Protecting Alaskans, and Americans Civil Liberties, fighting for the highest ethical standards in Public Office; and an efficient, productive, clean, and timely energy policy for Alaska and America.
CONTRIBUTE to MARK BEGICH for U.S. SENATE-Alaska--For AMERICA.
Below is an email from Sen. candidate Mark Begich (Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska); BELIEVE in the CHANGE PEOPLE--ALASKA is GOING BLUE, we are taking the State, we are taking the Senate; we are taking the House; and we are going to take the White House with it! "YES WE CAN!"
Brett --
I can hardly believe I'm writing to tell you this, but you guys did it:
Together we out-raised Sen. Stevens in the last fundraising period by over a quarter of a million dollars.
You are part of a grassroots surge â�" over 4000 contributors in the last three months (more than four times Stevens number of donors).
We outperformed the special interest network of a 40 year incumbent.
I am humbled by the strength of your support and I'm ready to keep fighting, bringing my message to Alaska voters.
We can win this race, all because of you.
Thank you.
Mark Begich
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK]
Brett --
I can hardly believe I'm writing to tell you this, but you guys did it:
Together we out-raised Sen. Stevens in the last fundraising period by over a quarter of a million dollars.
You are part of a grassroots surge â�" over 4000 contributors in the last three months (more than four times Stevens number of donors).
We outperformed the special interest network of a 40 year incumbent.
I am humbled by the strength of your support and I'm ready to keep fighting, bringing my message to Alaska voters.
We can win this race, all because of you.
Thank you.
Mark Begich
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate [AK]
Below is an email from Sen. candidate Mark Begich (Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska); BELIEVE in the CHANGE PEOPLE--ALASKA is GOING BLUE, we are taking the State, we are taking the Senate; we are taking the House; and we are going to take the White House with it! "YES WE CAN!"
Brett --
I can hardly believe I'm writing to tell you this, but you guys did it:
Together we out-raised Sen. Stevens in the last fundraising period by over a quarter of a million dollars.
You are part of a grassroots surge â�" over 4000 contributors in the last three months (more than four times Stevens number of donors).
We outperformed the special interest network of a 40 year incumbent.
I am humbled by the strength of your support and I'm ready to keep fighting, bringing my message to Alaska voters.
We can win this race, all because of you.
Thank you.
Mark Begich
Brett --
I can hardly believe I'm writing to tell you this, but you guys did it:
Together we out-raised Sen. Stevens in the last fundraising period by over a quarter of a million dollars.
You are part of a grassroots surge â�" over 4000 contributors in the last three months (more than four times Stevens number of donors).
We outperformed the special interest network of a 40 year incumbent.
I am humbled by the strength of your support and I'm ready to keep fighting, bringing my message to Alaska voters.
We can win this race, all because of you.
Thank you.
Mark Begich
JOHN F. KENNEDY is a historical hero of mine. Among a litany of things that are impossible to do justice in a pathetic blog (that is why there are so many good biographies out there on him)... is the U.S. Space Program; and the spirit of CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
I will get it right out of the way--I am an incredibly terrible StarTrek nerd. When I think of heady days like these, the message of JFK; his energy and vision that was TOO BIG for this PLANET--I get stars, tears, and a wave of blue in my eyes.
I am a fourth-generation Democrat. My Grandmother personally fawned over JFK through the gate of the White house asking for his photo, and he had his aide give her a special edition wood plaque with his image on it. It hangs in her home to this day.
JFK was a 'Mover and a Shaker' for the party--he defied a Post-War/ Cold War military; and averted a Nuclear Apocolypse with his leadership... among many other policies and actions. He could have done so much more--his legend could have been even bigger. But fear and/or anger of the CHANGE he represented let to the grotesque and untimely end of this great hero of the Democratic Party.
His legacy and legend--so strong that it was effectively carried on, and on, and on to the next two generations. Here we are people--again ready, for the big change.
Are you ready? Do you see the BIG BLUE STARS IN YOUR EYES? Or is your vision of the Party and the country as small as that person(s) who pulled the trigger that fateful day?
Ever in service and keeping the faith,
Brett Alexander Macarius Andreevich
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
Kahtnuht'ana Dena'ina Athabascan/ Aleutiiq;
Kenai, Alaska
I will get it right out of the way--I am an incredibly terrible StarTrek nerd. When I think of heady days like these, the message of JFK; his energy and vision that was TOO BIG for this PLANET--I get stars, tears, and a wave of blue in my eyes.
I am a fourth-generation Democrat. My Grandmother personally fawned over JFK through the gate of the White house asking for his photo, and he had his aide give her a special edition wood plaque with his image on it. It hangs in her home to this day.
JFK was a 'Mover and a Shaker' for the party--he defied a Post-War/ Cold War military; and averted a Nuclear Apocolypse with his leadership... among many other policies and actions. He could have done so much more--his legend could have been even bigger. But fear and/or anger of the CHANGE he represented let to the grotesque and untimely end of this great hero of the Democratic Party.
His legacy and legend--so strong that it was effectively carried on, and on, and on to the next two generations. Here we are people--again ready, for the big change.
Are you ready? Do you see the BIG BLUE STARS IN YOUR EYES? Or is your vision of the Party and the country as small as that person(s) who pulled the trigger that fateful day?
Ever in service and keeping the faith,
Brett Alexander Macarius Andreevich
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party;
Volunteer, Mark Begich for U.S. Senate
Kahtnuht'ana Dena'ina Athabascan/ Aleutiiq;
Kenai, Alaska
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