Excuse me Senators, it was your "We know best" attitude that got us into this mess. If you saw a problem a while back, then why did you give up? Could it be the increase in campaign contributions to those who voted yes yesterday?

You are making the same mistake you made before, ignoring the problem, and passing legislation and terrorizing Speeches on DOOM, economy failing, destruction, gone, all gone, if you don't act now.

Economists are partially to blame. They didn't get their money out before the it was too late to be noticed. Are you aware that Real Estate deals like those that are bundled have been cited by FBI and CIA as a means to fund Alqaeda? Is that what happened? Have we been fighting an enemy, losing our children, losing our friends, losing our reputation worldwide, to fight an enemy who could only continue fighting with our own money?

Al-Qaeda has been using financial institutions to funnel money from it's financiers. I find it odd that the two primary sources have been Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The Finance committee would have oversight over any banking transaction... and I have to wonder what the hell is going on? There is no doubt that this bail out will be bad for All Americans. You're being told of the eminent danger from the same people who caused the downturn. And guess what?!?! They don't think it will actually work. They hope people won't do what follows the bailout... People all over the world and especially in the U.S. will pull out the money they have in the market in order to protect their financial situation during a time of economic crisis.

Once that happens, goodbye American Dollar. Take a good look at the person closest to you, cause you're about pass a bill that will turn that person into a possible if he/she doesn't get you first.

Why would you give someone hungry a bowl of soup, knowing full well the bowl has a hole in it? Fix the cause of the problem, then offer help to fix it. And I had hoped that terror tactics would have disappeared with the Bush Administration. Instead, the banking interests that demand this rescue are calling in loans, raising interest rates out of the blue.. all because they screwed up.

Seems to me the Bankers are telling the American people.. "We Come First, Screw your economy!" to which I say... "I see your true colors... shining through."

For those seeking re-election.. I will volunteer for your opponents.   Read More »

Mike Thompson of the Detroit Free Press with his cartoon of Oct 15, 2007 was one of the top 10 political cartoons for 2007 as selected by Time Magazine:

go here for more of Mike Thompson's art.

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To enjoy some music and memories listen to the Doing My Part For The Left Happy Thanksgiving Podcast.


It is Thanksgiving Day and in Austin Texas, I have a lot to be thankful for. This past year has been a very trying year for me. Earlier this year I lost my job, my home and the majority of my personal belongings. Luckily for me, some great people from all over the nation pulled together to get me through the difficult times and in all reality saved my life. They opened their hearts and even wallets to assist me in getting through one of the worst periods of my life.   Read More »

NOVEMBER, 2007 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS06 Tuesday—Meramec/ High Ridge Democratic Club meeting, 7:00 pm House Springs Lions Hall, 6482 Hwy. MM.  For more information, contact Committeeman Don Geatley at (636) 274-4798.08 Thursday— Women’s Club meeting, 5:30 pm, Arnold Bandana’s, 1220 Big Bill Road12 Monday— Labor PAC meeting, 7:00 pm, NEA Headquarters, 110 Main Street , Festus13 Tuesday— Central Committee meeting, 7:00 pm, NEA Headquarters, 110 Main Street , Festus15 Thursday— Rock Township meeting, 7:00 pm, Springdale Park and Pool @ the intersection of Hwy. 141 and Romaine Creek Road .  For more information, contact Committeeman Tom Wiley at (636) 677-9809.19 Monday— Jefferson County Democratic Club meeting, 7:00 pm, Jefferson County Administration Building , 729 Maple Street , Hillsboro .  For more information, contact President Randy Holman at (636) 797-5397.22 Thursday— Joachim- Plattin Riverview Township Democratic Club meeting, 7:00 pm, NEA Headquarters, 110 Main Street , Festus.  For more information, contact President Wayne Stanley at (636) 933-9466.26 Monday— North East Democratic Club Meeting, 7:00 pm, Imperial Bowl, 6045 West Outer Road.  Fore more information, contact Committeeman Pete Nicholas at (636) 464-1037.

Sep. 24: The United Auto Workers launched a national strike against General Motors Corp. today, the first nationwide strike during auto contract negotiations since 1976. Workers walked off the job and began picketing outside GM plants after UAWâ??s 11:00 a.m. strike deadline today had passed.


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden issued a statement today in support of the United Auto Workers strike against GM:   Read More »

Sep. 20: Tonight, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will be featured in an encore broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS-TV.

The show originally aired on July 31, 2007, the publication date of his book, "Promises To Keep." Tune in or TiVO this interview with Senator Biden!

To visit the Web site for CBS-TV's "The Late Show" click HERE.

Visit Sen. Biden's 2008 campaign Web site at www.JoeBiden.com

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Join the Party! Become a Delegate to the 2007 State Convention!

The Florida Democratic Party's 2007 State Convention will be held Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

This is the biggest, most exciting event the Party does every four years.   Read More »

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Who's your candidate?

43% Barack Obama

24% Dennis Kucinich

16% Hillary Clinton

8% Mike Gravel

6% John Edwards

3% Bill Richardson

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The above is the present results. Yes it isn't scientific but all are allowed to vote and well it seems this is the outcome so far.   Read More »

Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, will discuss his new book, "Promises to Keep," at a luncheon at the National Press Club on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.

"Promises to Keep" is the story of the personal challenges and tragedies Senator Biden faced on his way to becoming an influential voice on foreign relations, terrorism, drug policy and crime prevention. The book also includes reflections about leadership and the promise of a "United States."   Read More »

“Nearly forty years after I first got involved, I remain captivated by the possibilities of politics and public service. In fact, I believe that my chosen profession is a noble calling. That’s why I wanted to be a part of it.” -- Joe Biden.   Read More »

June 30: The nation's 13 million workers who earn the minimum hourly wage of $5.15 will get a raise in about three weeks: on July 24, the first of a three-step minimum wage increase goes into effect, raising the new hourly rate to $5.85.   Read More »

Biden Supporters: Will you be in the DC area tonight? Join us in support of Sen. Joe Biden for a rally and debate watch party at the Beacon Hotel!   Read More »

June 14: An Editorial in today's New York Times, by their editorial board titled "A Failure To Protect Our Troops," with weblink to full text, below.   Read More »

April 13: Senator Joe Biden published an OpEd in The Washington Post yesterday, "The Real Surge Story," in response to an article by Sen. John McCain, "The War You're Not Reading About," published in the same paper April 8. Here are highlights of Senator Biden's response:   Read More »

April 3: Senator Joe Biden was a guest on MSNBC's "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" last night. Here are some quotes from the interview, with weblinks to transcript and video, below.

Watch the "Countdown" video of Sen. Biden's interview here:
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Tune in to MSNBC "Countdown" at 8 pm ET tonight.