Comments on: Utah’s View of Hollywood Hatch http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/ Fast Forward the Future Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:36:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mario http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-4912 Mario Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:27:57 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-4912 Why comment on a thread that has been dormant since July? Please feel free to step up and discuss issues in a more current thread. As to your comments, I'd like to know what your definition of "senator material" is...If you are looking for a self serving, ignorant, elitist, you are 100% correct. Mr. Ashdown is none of those things. If you are looking for honor, intelligence, innovation, compassion and vison, Pete Ashdown is your man. The RV is the most cost effective means for the campaign to achieve its ends...if you are offering to donate a better vehicle (or funds for such) for such purposes, please feel free. It was available and functional, and thus was put to good use. Why comment on a thread that has been dormant since July? Please feel free to step up and discuss issues in a more current thread.

As to your comments, I’d like to know what your definition of “senator material” is…If you are looking for a self serving, ignorant, elitist, you are 100% correct. Mr. Ashdown is none of those things. If you are looking for honor, intelligence, innovation, compassion and vison, Pete Ashdown is your man.

The RV is the most cost effective means for the campaign to achieve its ends…if you are offering to donate a better vehicle (or funds for such) for such purposes, please feel free. It was available and functional, and thus was put to good use.

]]> By: F Johnson http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 F Johnson Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:36:51 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-4721 I think it is high time for Hatch to depart, however, you are not senator material, so I will be voting for Hatch and holding my nose. By the way, get rid of the beater RV, it's a tired stunt. I think it is high time for Hatch to depart, however, you are not senator material, so I will be voting for Hatch and holding my nose.
By the way, get rid of the beater RV, it’s a tired stunt.

]]> By: Pete Ashdown http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-709 Pete Ashdown Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:05:21 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-709 Unlike a lot of campaigns, my opponent is rarely mentioned on my website. I have been campaigning not upon what my opponent has done wrong but what I will do right and there are pages upon pages of articles and writing about that here. This recent action of Hatch's is relevant only because of his inaction on the Sahs who were deported the same day Mr. Austin was released. If I need to work to earn your vote, spend a little time on the website looking at the work I have done over the past 15 months and ask yourself how the incumbant has been working for you in the same period of time. Unlike a lot of campaigns, my opponent is rarely mentioned on my website. I have been campaigning not upon what my opponent has done wrong but what I will do right and there are pages upon pages of articles and writing about that here.

This recent action of Hatch’s is relevant only because of his inaction on the Sahs who were deported the same day Mr. Austin was released. If I need to work to earn your vote, spend a little time on the website looking at the work I have done over the past 15 months and ask yourself how the incumbant has been working for you in the same period of time.

]]> By: John http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-708 John Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:35:09 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-708 Though I don't necessarily support Senator Hatch's actions here, I also do not approve of individuals using a slanderous or hateful rant to build support for themselves. Do not tell me why Senator Hatch is a bad candidate tell me why you are a good candidate. I refuse to vote for a candidate just because "he isn't Hatch." You will really need to work to earn my vote. Though I don’t necessarily support Senator Hatch’s actions here, I also do not approve of individuals using a slanderous or hateful rant to build support for themselves. Do not tell me why Senator Hatch is a bad candidate tell me why you are a good candidate. I refuse to vote for a candidate just because “he isn’t Hatch.” You will really need to work to earn my vote.

]]> By: tng http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-696 tng Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:08:22 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-696 Joe, (from 7/14) are you kidding, with your 'can democrats be anything other than angry'? If you are a conscientious US citizen who cares anything about where we're going and the road we seem to continue down, how can YOU not be angry? If you're not angry, maybe it's because you're a)lazy, b)disinterested, c)mind-dead, or d)one of the "priveleged" groups that Hatch or some powermonger has deemed worthy of attention, or some combination of any or all of the above. I'm sure you'll just continue to live in your blissful ignorance -- enjoy it if you want to -- some of us have consciences that won't allow it. 8) Joe, (from 7/14) are you kidding, with your ‘can democrats be anything other than angry’? If you are a conscientious US citizen who cares anything about where we’re going and the road we seem to continue down, how can YOU not be angry?

If you’re not angry, maybe it’s because you’re a)lazy, b)disinterested, c)mind-dead, or d)one of the “priveleged” groups that Hatch or some powermonger has deemed worthy of attention, or some combination of any or all of the above.

I’m sure you’ll just continue to live in your blissful ignorance — enjoy it if you want to — some of us have consciences that won’t allow it. 8)

]]> By: Joe http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Joe Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:59:15 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-694 "Are you angry too?" Sigh, can't Democrats ever be anything OTHER than angry? But that's one of the great many reasons why people don't vote for them, so it's a good thing! Go Orin Hatch! Go Republicans! “Are you angry too?”

Sigh, can’t Democrats ever be anything OTHER than angry? But that’s one of the great many reasons why people don’t vote for them, so it’s a good thing!

Go Orin Hatch! Go Republicans!

]]> By: Blair http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-673 Blair Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:21:15 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-673 Today the U.S. Senate defeated an amendment to boost funding by $1.1 billion for rail security in the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security appropriations bill. The amendment, offered by Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), was defeated by a vote of 50-50. "You look around the world and bombings and attacks on rail systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated," said Biden. But Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Judd Gregg (R-NH), said the extra funding would break the spending cap the Senate established in the budget bill. Biden blasted the spending cap, saying it was too low to meet needs. "I'll tell you what, folks, we're going to regret this. We are going to regret this," he said. The vote came just one day after a series of train bombings in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India killed over 200 people; just under a year after the deadly London subway/bus bombings and over two years since the tragic Madrid rail bombings! It also came on a day when "The New York Times" disclosed a report from the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security citing that department's National Asset Database of suspected terrorist targets. The database, which is used to divvy up the hundreds of millions of dollars in antiterrorism grants each year, includes such well known targets as a petting zoo in Woodville, Alabama and the Mule Day Parade in Columbia, Tennessee, as well as “Nix’s Check Cashing,” “Mall at Sears,” “Ice Cream Parlor,” “Tackle Shop,” “Donut Shop,” “Anti-Cruelty Society” and “Bean Fest.” Seven Republicans joined 42 Democrats and one Independent to vote in favor of the Biden Amendment. Two Democrats voted with 48 Republicans to kill the measure. Hatch voted not to fund security for our railroads. He is soft on terrorism. Its time to get him out. Today the U.S. Senate defeated an amendment to boost funding by $1.1
billion for rail security in the fiscal 2007 Homeland Security
appropriations bill. The amendment, offered by Senator Joseph Biden
(D-DE), was defeated by a vote of 50-50. “You look around the world and
bombings and attacks on rail systems are becoming increasingly
sophisticated,” said Biden. But Senate Homeland Security Appropriations
Subcommittee Chairman Judd Gregg (R-NH), said the extra funding would
break the spending cap the Senate established in the budget bill. Biden
blasted the spending cap, saying it was too low to meet needs. “I’ll
tell you what, folks, we’re going to regret this. We are going to
regret this,” he said.

The vote came just one day after a series of train bombings in Mumbai
(formerly Bombay), India killed over 200 people; just under a year
after the deadly London subway/bus bombings and over two years since
the tragic Madrid rail bombings!

It also came on a day when “The New York Times” disclosed a report from
the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security citing
that department’s National Asset Database of suspected terrorist
targets. The database, which is used to divvy up the hundreds of
millions of dollars in antiterrorism grants each year, includes such
well known targets as a petting zoo in Woodville, Alabama and the Mule
Day Parade in Columbia, Tennessee, as well as “Nix’s Check Cashing,”
“Mall at Sears,” “Ice Cream Parlor,” “Tackle Shop,” “Donut Shop,”
“Anti-Cruelty Society” and “Bean Fest.”

Seven Republicans joined 42 Democrats and one Independent to vote in
favor of the Biden Amendment. Two Democrats voted with 48 Republicans
to kill the measure.

Hatch voted not to fund security for our railroads. He is soft on terrorism. Its time to get him out.

]]> By: Doug Erickson http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Doug Erickson Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:22:38 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-665 Pete does pay attention to what is important in Utah. One of the first things in his campaign information that resonated with me is that he put an emphasis on more efficient transportation. This morning, it took almost a full hour and a half to get from Hill AFB to UofU. It drove me out of my head. Not only was it a huge waste of time, but an amazing waste of gas as well as a contributor to our notoriously poor air quality. Does Sen. Hatch have either an environmental policy or an energy policy, or even a clue about how to tackle these problems? If he does, why is he wasting his time freeing drug users and trying to write limitations into our Constitution? Is he working to protect the water rights of our farmers and ranchers in the West Deserts? Is he doing ANYTHING for our state? I hear a resounding NOPE. Pete does pay attention to what is important in Utah. One of the first things in his campaign information that resonated with me is that he put an emphasis on more efficient transportation. This morning, it took almost a full hour and a half to get from Hill AFB to UofU. It drove me out of my head. Not only was it a huge waste of time, but an amazing waste of gas as well as a contributor to our notoriously poor air quality. Does Sen. Hatch have either an environmental policy or an energy policy, or even a clue about how to tackle these problems? If he does, why is he wasting his time freeing drug users and trying to write limitations into our Constitution? Is he working to protect the water rights of our farmers and ranchers in the West Deserts? Is he doing ANYTHING for our state? I hear a resounding NOPE.

]]> By: Dave Glissmeyer http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Dave Glissmeyer Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:17:28 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-663 Most definately time for a change in representation. My personal opinion is that we have a much better option in Pete as an individual who will put the most attention on the matters that affect our lives (war, pollution, civil rights)and leave the follies to others. Most definately time for a change in representation. My personal opinion is that we have a much better option in Pete as an individual who will put the most attention on the matters that affect our lives (war, pollution, civil rights)and leave the follies to others.

]]> By: Jason http://peteashdown.org/journal/2006/07/11/utahs-view-of-hollywood-hatch/comment-page-1/#comment-662 Jason Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:00:20 +0000 http://peteashdown.org/journal/?p=81#comment-662 Note that Pete has rocketed into third place in Barbara Bond's contest!!! Head on over <a href="http://ga4.org/pacforachange/senate_vote.html" rel="nofollow"><b>there</b></a> and give Pete your vote!! Orrin is a cynical Republican hack IMHO and Utah can do much better than that. Note that Pete has rocketed into third place in Barbara Bond’s contest!!! Head on over there and give Pete your vote!!

Orrin is a cynical Republican hack IMHO and Utah can do much better than that.

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