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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWe have another Superstar(in my book).. Tweet from Joaquin Castro Re: Bibi
Joaquin Castro ✔ @JoaquinCastrotxFollow
(1) I have been asked whether I will attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address tomorrow. I respectfully decline.
2:47 PM - 2 Mar 2015 234 Retweets 242 favorites
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Bibi the Liar..
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@SpeakerBoehner @GOP STOP disrespecting President @BarackObama #BibiDoesntSpeakForMe #USlatino #Dems #WTF?
3:18 PM - 2 Mar 2015 New Jersey, USA, United States 23 Retweets 10 favorites
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Warpy
(111,175 posts)Media, AIPAC, and shitkicker Republicans will all hang on every single word, of course, and the media will breathlessly report it as though it signified something besides a bunch of mendacious crooks inviting a foreign mendacious crook to give a speech.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)Who attends and who doesn't soon enough.
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)Or at least, like, wait more than 5 minutes between your kicks of your own thread.
trumad
(41,692 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)'Cause I need help with the KICKS!
SunSeeker
(51,523 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Joaquin Castro ✔ @JoaquinCastrotx
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(1) I have been asked whether I will attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address tomorrow. I respectfully decline.
Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHIP LIST: 55 Democrats to skip Netanyahu speech to Congress
House (47)
Rep. Karen Bass (Calif.) In a statement, Bass said that she would be in Los Angeles for a city council election. My support for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship has been consistent during my entire time in elected office, and that support will only continue in the years to come. Support for Israel has traditionally been a non-partisan issue, and I want it to remain so, she said. "Unfortunately, Speaker Boehner mishandled inviting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress. Prime Minister Netanyahus speech is now marred with controversy. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been provided with other options to talk with members of Congress, but he has turned them down to do the public speech. It is truly sad that Speaker Boehner and Prime Minister Netanyahu have chosen to play partisan and divisive politics.
Here is a list of the Democrats who are planning to skip the speech and those who are planning to go.
SKIPPING
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) Wrote a Jan. 29 column in The Huffington Post explaining his decision, saying the Constitution vests the responsibility for foreign affairs in the president.
Rep. Corrine Brown (Fla.)
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (N.C.) The head of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) focused on Boehner undermining Obama in a statement and emphasized he's not urging a boycott.
Rep. Lois Capps (Calif.) Told constituent in a letter posted to Facebook that she is skipping the speech.
Rep. Andre Carson (Ind.)
Rep. Katherine Clark (Mass.)
Rep. Lacy Clay (Mo.) will skip the speech, his office confirmed Monday.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (Mo.) will not attend, though he emphasized that he almost never attends the joint-session speeches.
Rep. James Clyburn (S.C.) Clyburn is the highest-ranking Democratic leader to say hell skip the speech.
Rep. Steve Cohen (Tenn.) After deliberation, I have decided I cannot in good conscience attend the Prime Ministers speech. My decision not to attend is not a reflection of my support for Israel and its continued existence as a state and home for the Jewish people. I have always strongly supported Israel and I always will, said Cohen in a statement.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) "As a fierce supporter of Israel, I am disappointed in Speaker Boehner's efforts to drag Prime Minister Netanyahu into the GOP's endless efforts to undermine President Obama," she said in a statement.
Rep. John Conyers (Mich.)
Rep. Danny Davis (Ill.) will skip the speech, his office confirmed Monday.
Rep. Peter DeFazio (Ore.)
Rep. Diana DeGette (Colo.)
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (Texas) "A partisan approach with our critical ally, Israel, is a grave mistake," he said in a statement.
Rep. Donna Edwards (Md.)
Rep. Keith Ellison (Minn.) He is head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), a member of the CBC and the first Muslim in Congress.
Rep. Chaka Fattah (Pa.)
Rep. Marcia Fudge (Ohio)
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (Ariz.) Grijalva is a co-chairman of the CPC.
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (Ill.) A spokesman told the Chicago Sun-Times that Gutierrez has a "strong" record on Israel but called the speech "a stunt."
Rep. Denny Heck (Wash.)
Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (Texas)
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas) "The Congresswoman has no plans to attend the speech at this time," a spokeswoman said.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (Ohio)
Rep. Rick Larsen (Wash.)
Rep. Barbara Lee (Calif.) A member of the CBC and former head of the CPC.
Rep. John Lewis (Ga.) His office confirmed hes not going but emphasized he's not organizing a formal boycott
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.) I am disappointed Speaker Boehner chose to irresponsibly interject politics into what has long been a strong and bipartisan relationship between the United States and Israel. As President Obama has noted, it is inappropriate for a Head of State to address Congress just two weeks ahead of their election. I agree that Congress should not be used as a prop in Israeli election campaigns, so I intend to watch the speech on TV in my office.
Rep. Betty McCollum (Minn.): "In my view Mr. Netanyahus speech before Congress is nothing more than a campaign event hosted by Speaker Boehner and paid for by the American people," McCollum said in a statement."
Rep. Jim McDermott (Wash.) I do not intend to attend the speech of Bibi, he said in an email to a Seattle newspaper.
Reps. Jim McGovern (Mass.) Told MassLive.com the timing and circumstances of this speech are deeply troubling.
Rep. Jerry McNerney (Calif.) Rep. McNerney is not planning to attend the speech. Hes got several previously planned commitments for that day.
Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.) A CBC member.
Rep. Gwen Moore (Wis.)
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.)
Rep. Beto O'Rourke (Texas)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (Maine)
Rep. David Price (N.C.) "Speaker Boehner should never have extended the invitation, given the proximity of the speech to Israel's national elections and the fact that delicate international negotiations, which the Prime Minister wishes to upend, are hanging in the balance.
Rep. Charles Rangel (N.Y.) "I'm offended as an American," he said on MSNBC.
Rep. Cedric Richmond (La.)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (Ill.): Said she wont attend but is anguished that Boehners invitation could weaken support for Israel in Congress.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.)
Rep. Mike Thompson (Calif.)
Rep. John Yarmuth (Ky.) "We know what he is going to say," the Jewish lawmaker said in a statement.
Senate (8)
Sen. Al Franken (Minn.) This has unfortunately become a partisan spectacle, both because of the impending Israeli election and because it was done without consulting the Administration, said Sen. Franken in a statement. Id be uncomfortable being part of an event that I dont believe should be happening. Im confident that, once this episode is over, we can reaffirm our strong tradition of bipartisan support for Israel.
Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) There is no reason to schedule this speech before Israeli voters go to the polls on March 17 and choose their own leadership," Kasine said in a statement.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (Vt.) Leahy called it a "tawdry and high-handed stunt," according to a Vermont newspaper.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, said its wrong that Obama wasnt consulted about the speech.
Sen. Brian Schatz (Hawaii) The U.S.-Israel relationship is too important to be overshadowed by partisan politics," said Schatz in a statement. "I am disappointed in the Republican leaderships invitation of Prime Minister Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress with the apparent purpose of undermining President Obamas foreign policy prerogatives.
Sen. Martin Heinrich (N.M.) I intend to watch his speech about Iran from my office, but I have strong objections to using the floor of the United State Congress as a stage for his election campaign or anyone's for that matter," Heinrich said in a statement.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) Warren is "deeply concerned" about the prospect of a nuclear Iran but said Speaker Boehner's actions "have made Tuesdays event more political."
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.) Im concerned that behind it was a mischievous effort to manipulate domestic politics in both countries, which should not be the terms of engagement between friendly allies, he said in a statement to local station WPRI.
Cha! KnR!
Cha
(296,893 posts)be one of the no-shows!
Oh yes.. "Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) Warren is "deeply concerned" about the prospect of a nuclear Iran but said Speaker Boehner's actions "have made Tuesdays event more political."
As are we all.. anyone who cares about diplomacy and not waging war.. just because they're inveterate War Mongers!
I love all of them.. they're super-Smart!
sheshe2
(83,669 posts)For those that call bullshit!
Love you.
Gotta go~
Cha
(296,893 posts)mongers.. is what it boils down to.
Love you,she
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)He never minces words, just tells the truth. I am also offended that any foreign leader would conspire to undermine the policies of a president of the US.
I would expect even republicans would be offended by that.
Actually some were, including two Fox hosts.
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)there seems to be a goodly number of women on this list. At least 17 that I can count. I am pretty sure this is a much greater percentage of women, than is represented in both houses
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)K&R
Cha
(296,893 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Class act!
KICK!!!!!!!
Cha
(296,893 posts)Jack Rabbit
(45,984 posts)addressed to the President of the Tribunal for the International Criminal Court in The Hague
Mr. President, I am sincerely sorry for all the suffering, pain and death I have inflicted on Arabs and Jews alike. I am ready to hear your sentence.
Cha
(296,893 posts)sneaking behind POTUS' back.
Night~
Cha
(296,893 posts)No Vested Interest
(5,164 posts)likely on the floor of Congress.
Ohio's governor John Kasich will attend; he has floor privilege because he has served in the House in the past.
What other non-current Congress people do we know will be there?
Unfortunately, these extra people will give the impression of a packed house.
A DUer suggested earlier that it would be better if the current Dems would take their seats and then walk out when Netanyahu begins to speak.
That would send a message.
Cha
(296,893 posts)Last edited Tue Mar 3, 2015, 03:33 AM - Edit history (1)
we'll see if the US corporatewhore Media points out the Dems who "respectfully declined".
I think these super smart Dems will send a message anyway.. again, we'll see..
Mahalo, NVI
No Vested Interest
(5,164 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Thank you!
roody
(10,849 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)fresh!
Cha
(296,893 posts)And, I'm very happy with Sen Tim Kaine, et cetera, too.. just to name a few..
Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) There is no reason to schedule this speech before Israeli voters go to the polls on March 17 and choose their own leadership," Kaine said in a statement.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (Vt.) Leahy called it a "tawdry and high-handed stunt," according to a Vermont newspaper.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, said its wrong that Obama wasnt consulted about the speech.
MOre.. http://thehill.com/homenews/house/232160-whip-list-dems-skipping-netanyahu-speech
Sen Leahy doesn't mince words!
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)among others are trying to sway the election thru the USA and also derail Iran's discussions. I don't think there is one GOP Jewish member in the House and the Senate.
Cha
(296,893 posts)Mahalo Iliyah!
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Netanyahu is meddling in American politics.
Netanyahu does not speak for all Jews. Like he Lies about doing..
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/three-reasons-to-boycott-netanyahus-speech-to-congress
MBS
(9,688 posts)And thank you, Rep. Castro.
Cha
(296,893 posts)Thanks for the cartoon chuckle Cha!!.......It speaks to truth.
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)snip//
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama would veto a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate allowing Congress to weigh in on any deal the United States and other negotiating countries reach with Iran on its nuclear capabilities, the White House said on Saturday.
"The president has been clear that now is not the time for Congress to pass additional legislation on Iran. If this bill is sent to the president, he will veto it," said Bernadette Meehan, a spokeswoman for the White House's National Security Council.
The United States and five other major powers are seeking to negotiate an agreement with Iran to curb its nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
MOre..
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/01/us-iran-nuclear-usa-obama-idUSKBN0LX11320150301?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=twitter
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Gothmog
(144,951 posts)He is amazing
Cha
(296,893 posts)Gothmog
(144,951 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)deserved to be snubbed.
snip//
WASHINGTON Some are standing with President Obama. Some are protesting the actions of the House speaker, John A. Boehner. Still others say they do not want to be props in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus re-election campaign.
By Monday afternoon, 49 House and Senate Democrats had announced they would not attend the Israeli prime ministers speech to a joint meeting of Congress scheduled for Tuesday, according to a running tally in The Hill. That total represents an unprecedented rebellion that is all the more striking because allegiance to Israel has long had nearly unanimous support in Congress.
It is improper for the speaker of House to side with a foreign leader who is coming in to rebut the chief executive and commander in chief of our country as he is trying to negotiate a peace deal to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Representative Keith Ellison, Democrat of Minnesota and one of two Muslims in Congress, told a Minneapolis television station this past weekend. I think we should stand with the commander in chief.
snip// Rep G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina!
The United States is and will remain Israels strongest ally. However, I refuse to be a part of a political stunt aimed at undercutting President Obama, Mr. Butterfield said"
MOre..
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/04/world/middleeast/cross-section-of-democrats-to-snub-netanyahus-speech-to-congress.html?_r=0
madokie
(51,076 posts)Not to forget Mother Rosie either. For it is her who raised these two fine young men to be the awesome people they are today.
Oh how I'd love to see her walk into the whitehouse and spend some time there as her home.
Cha
(296,893 posts)sons.. one's a US Rep from Texas.. and the other is the US Sec of HUD!
madokie
(51,076 posts)The world would be a lot better if we had a whole lot more people just like this family.
Cha
(296,893 posts)that goes without saying. I love the Obama's.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)Hopefully, whoever becomes our nominee for president, they'll be intelligent and politically savvy enough to choose either Julian or Joaquin as their VP running mate! When John Ellis Bush becomes the Republican nominee (and there's no doubt in my mind that he will be), we'll need a true Latino to counter him so that he can't use his command of the Spanish language nor his wife and her family to seduce Latinos into voting for him. We cannot allow him to get 40+ of the Latino vote -the percentage he needs that would all but guarantee him the White House.
Cha
(296,893 posts)teabaggers pandering to teabaggers who hate immigrants? I hope not!
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)He explained his reversal on Tuesday morning to CNN anchor Carol Costello.
"I thought this idea was so outrageous that if a number of us indicated that we would not be present, that those who thought of this would give it second thoughts and withdraw either those that thought of inviting and breaching protocol, or the invitees," Rangel said.
"Having said that, the damage has already been done," he added. "I have a been asked by friends and constituents not to add to the controversy and so I'm going to be attending."
Rangel said on Monday that he would not attend the speech, citing House rules, according to WCBS. He also faulted House Republicans for making the speech a partisan issue.
MOre..
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/charlie-rangel-netanyahu-attending
Still not sure wth he said..
Cha
(296,893 posts)Israeli television stations have been banned from broadcasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress live in order to keep the address from influencing the upcoming election.
Stations will be able to broadcast the speech with a five-minute delay after they remove any content that could be perceived as campaigning, according to The Telegraph.
MOre..
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/israel-tv-broadcast-ban-netanyahu
Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Cha
(296,893 posts)Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) on Tuesday bashed the "fear-mongering tactics" in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Yarmuth, who did not attend the speech, said on Fox News that it was inappropriate for Netanyahu to deliver a speech "aimed at his own political dilemma" and one that raised fears about Iran's nuclear capabilities.
"What I objected to was the fact that he pulled out the Dick Cheney playbook and made statements that are unsupportable," he said.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/yarmuth-netanyahu-dick-cheney?utm_content=buffer24d65&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)dunno it it's archived yet but let's see what happens . . .
Cha
(296,893 posts)good to see you again!