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- venir, on 10/12/2007, -0/+96What a moron. It's too bad this guy has been in office for so long and even worse that he keeps getting re-elected. He is the poster child for what is wrong with our government.
- rhowell, on 10/12/2007, -3/+60He's not a moron. Quite the contrary. He's cunning, twisted, and corrupt. He is obviously concerned with his personal agenda. Hope those Alaskans change that at the next election. Kind of like I hope we Utahns boot Hatch and Bennett.
- NightRush, on 10/12/2007, -1/+47hahaha, Ted "The Tube" Stevens. +Digg just on that little line
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+42He keeps getting elected because he brings back a ton of pork for his constituents in Alaska. They love him.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+32They need to investigate this ***** and throw him to the wolves just like they did Randy Cunningham (R-CA).
- Popdmb, on 10/12/2007, -4/+33Ted Stevens: Hey, do you think we can make the Guiness Book of Records if we waste as much money as possible on useless *****?
George Bush: What's the Guiness Book of Records?
Ted Stevens: I don't know. I saw it on the tubes. - Erasmus1, on 10/12/2007, -2/+30Stevens, though out of touch with technology is no idiot. That said, the people of Alaska need to kick this guy to the curb no matter how much pork he brings back to the State. He is bad for the country and at this time in our history, we need people like Ted Stevens about as much as we need another hole in our collective heads.
- abhoody, on 10/12/2007, -2/+27The problem is Alaskans keep voting him in because of all the money he sends their way. "Money makes the world go round."
- gronne, on 10/12/2007, -1/+24Let him know what you think:
http://stevens.senate.gov/contact.cfm - ddxChrist, on 10/12/2007, -2/+25Indeed. My friend from Alaska agrees that the only reason he would keep Ted Stevens in office is for the money sent their way for education.
- thewaz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+20Ted Stevens
United States Senate
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3004
(202) 224-2354 FAX
email: http://stevens.senate.gov/contact.cfm - MattL920, on 10/12/2007, -3/+23And bridges
- Bigcat151, on 10/12/2007, -4/+23The title of this post would make a great porn name.
- Coven, on 10/12/2007, -0/+15@gregharmon
It was the Hungarians who had the contest to name the bridge, not the Romanians.
fyi - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+14Digg ref note: http://digg.com/politics/Who_s_the_secret_senator_blocking_S_2590
- BufordT, on 10/12/2007, -1/+14"an internet was sent by my staff"
God Damn internet-sending staff members! - scootinger, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13He's clogging the tubes!
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+11The bill doesn't cover classifed information. So there may be more of an attempt to classify more projects. So it would be nice if the system would at least list funding instances with a dollor amount and who its for (military, DHLS, education, etc..) and maybe the state involved. (But not what its for exactly, and who is doing the work) this would at least help with figuring in fed spending totals to include classifed projects.
- Chewie67, on 10/12/2007, -2/+12Too bad you can't impeach a senator.
Whenever I read about things like this, it makes me wonder -- what percent of Alaskans voted for him. Senatorial elections tend to be horribly low in attendance to begin with -- most Americans only turn out for Presidential elections (even that percentage is low, however).
Alaska also have a very low population - 47th in the nation.
My guess is that it's only a few thousand people who keep re-electing this Bozo.
TERM LIMITS, TERM LIMITS, TERM LIMITS! - razarizvi, on 10/12/2007, -2/+12Term limits for senators outta solve this. These people get too cozy in their chairs and develop shady links with all kinds of local businesses. Showing them the door after 2 terms (12 years ...long enough) would definitely reduce corruption.
- andyd273, on 10/12/2007, -0/+10Have fun!
The Honorable Ted Stevens
United States Senate
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3004
(202) 224-2354 FAX
*edit* drat, someone beat me to it... - devzer0, on 10/12/2007, -5/+14PEOPLE!! LISTEN!!!
The INTERNET is NOT a DUMPTRUCK! IT'S A SERIES OF TUBES! The internet is not something you just dump something on.
I just the other day got, an internet was sent by my staff at 10 o'clock in the morning on Friday and I just got it yesterday. Why?
Because it got tangled up with all these things going on the internet commercially.
It's a series of tubes. - paulvcarter, on 10/12/2007, -1/+10Post his contact numbers and let;s make our feelings known.
- chriskzoo, on 10/12/2007, -4/+13Even as one who usually votes Republican, Stevens is a prime example for the need to have term limits - 2 terms and you are out, just like the President.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+9its called senority, it is why asshats stay in power.. happens in any state. Someone on good comittees would have to screw up royaly to lose an election. It sucks but it is how it works. It would be nice to change how comitee addignments are laid out and somehow remove incombant power, so that we can vote the best man for the job, not the one with the most clout.
- aviat0r, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8The *real* question is what lobbists are "motivating" Senator Ted Stevens to oppose the proposed Act.
Follow the money, folks. Follow the money... - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -6/+14If they're going to build billion dollar bridges, at least name them Chuck Norris or Stephen Colbert, like the thoughtful Romanians.
- rnelsonee, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Considering the vague comments about oil, pork and small businesses, I feel obligated to refer diggers to the specific funds involved. Ever since oil was discovered and made available to investors in Alaska, the state has been getting huge royalties for that oil (including subsidized monies from the Federal Gov't). Half of this money goes to the state, which is obviously a big boon to the residents, as it's used on education and other matters. Even more interesting is that half that money goes to what's called the Permanent Fund. This is money that comes from oil companies and the government, that goes directly to Alaskan residents. That means that as long as oil is pumping through the pipeline, Alaskans get an actual check ($1,000 a year), for doing *nothing*. And it's the Republicans like Stevens that allow the oil to flow that keeps this money coming into Alaska. It's important to note that Alaskans are, as a group, liberal, in the same way as people in Seatlle are. But if being eco-friendly means giving up their $1,000 checks, well, asshats like Stevens get re-elected.
More info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Permanent_Fund
http://www.blueoregon.com/2005/12/alaska_show_us_.html - chriskzoo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8OK, I'm a bush supporter, but this is great (from a CNN article):
After proposing a $223 Million bridge to connect an island of 50 people to the mainland in Alaska, a Stevens' spokesperson said about the bille, and I quote: "Sen. Stevens has a series of concerns and questions about the bill. He wants a cost benefit analysis to make sure it doesn't create an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and not meet its purpose," Saunders said. - Pile, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7"My friend from Alaska agrees that the only reason he would keep Ted Stevens in office is for the money sent their way for education."
Obviously it doesn't seem to be working to educate the people of Alaska well enough to see beyond their short term self-interests. - kingfelix, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7the relationship is simple.
both net neutrality and this bill are concerned with keeping information freely available to those who need it... whether it's information on how our tax dollars are spent, or access to information in general via the internet, without extra taxes being levied on those who provide or access it.
this is another chapter in the unfolding tale of people vs. corporate government. another step toward answering the question: will we make our own decisions, or will we let those who've stolen power make them for us? - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Call (202) 224-3004 and simply say...
"Hi, I'm calling to ask Ted Stevens to take his hold off of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act."
The staffer will then say 'Great, I'll pass that on.' Easy to do, and will take you about 3 minutes at most. Let your voice be heard. - dextrocardia, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5I suspect that term limits (especially one term) would have the exact opposite effect. Look at it this way: as it stands now, our congressfolk have to do *something* for their constituents every few years if they want to get re-elected. If we have term limits, then they know that they're not coming back anyway and that accountability goes right out the window.
Clearly the best solution is to get to the polls on election day and vote! - Chewie67, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Cool. So we should get our lazy asses off of our dependance on Oil and kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Actually, it could be dozens of birds -- pollution, global warming, terrorism, inflation, unemployment, etc.
- infra172, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Stevens needs to go. And I'm a Republican.
- jbcghia, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Term limits are not the answer. Voter participation is. Cap election spending to a small publicly financed amount so that incumbents can't continually buy elections via lobbyist's money. Don't allow any other money, hold all debates on cspan and public access and get rid of commercials for politicians and voter initiatives. Level the playing field at the voter/candidate level and forget about term limits...i know a pipe dream but...
- Pile, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Ted Stevens is also one of the principal architects behind the Telco Act of 1996, which paved the way for consolidation of media and communications companies. He's the reason why Clear Channel owns most of the radio stations in the country and why cable monopolies have so much power now and can charge you whatever they want and you have to take it up the ass. Good 'ol Senator Stevens.... people weren't paying attention in 1996... I wonder if they'll pay attention now? I wouldn't bet on it...
http://bsAlert.com/ - griz, on 10/12/2007, -5/+9Scary part is, there are enough Alaskans who support this moron. Otherwise he wouldn't keep getting elected. The nice thing about our country is that if an idiot gets elected, it GENERALLY* means the majority wants him in office.
*lets not make this electoral vote vs. majority vote debate - hobgobbler, on 10/12/2007, -6/+10Cheney has a massive coronary, Bush gets impeached, Hassert chokes on a chicken bone, GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT STEVENS! How does this guy keep getting elected with all the gay dudes in Alaska, anyway?
- romzombie, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Here's what I sent to him at http://stevens.senate.gov/contact.cfm .
I am deeply ashamed that a representative of the government of our nation would be so deeply against the public knowing the allocation of federal funds as to place a legislative hold on a transparency bill. The money that is being shuffled comes from each and every one of our wallets, and if it's being misappropriated, we as taxpayers deserve to address the issue without it being obfuscated. Information should be freely flowing, Mr Stevens. - Chewie67, on 10/12/2007, -3/+7I agree completely. I would limit ALL public office to ONE term -- especially in congress. Don't worry about your re-election campaign and who's going to grease your palms with contributions to vote for their agenda. There will be no re-election.
Focus on the issues at hand, you dolt. Do what's right, not what will make you the most money from P.A.C.s. - IMustBeEmo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Looks like the SW Times' tubes are clogged.
Come on people, start betting on horse races! - BufordT, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5Let's not forget that without the oil industry, Alaska's population would plummet. There aren't many people that live up there just for the hell of it. They live up there for good paying jobs like are provided by the oil industry. You take that away from them, they won't stay in Alaska to work at a McDonald's.
- Demarche, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I think you have to read it in it's entirety to really appreciate the humor. To that end...
Senator Ted "The Tube" Stevens - evilbob333, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4It helps if your Alaskan.
- chriskzoo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Right, but it's a 5 minute ferry ride from the island to the mainland - hardly worth replacing with a $200+ million bridge.
- SPLASTiK, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Alaskans are Liberals? I'm Alaskan and not conservative but grew up in a fairly Conservative family.
Look at our last recent Presidential Results:
2004: R 61% D 35%
2000: R 58% D 27%
1996 R 50% D 33%
1992 R 39% 30% (Perot took up a lot of slack)
1988 R 59% 36%
1984 R 66% 29%
Notice anything? Even Clinton's re-election was heavily favoured against.
Only once has Alaska supported a Democrat for President, long before the PFD was established... and that was Lyndon B Johnson which was a landslide across the country.
I believe I read once that Juneau (where I'm from) is the only city that's actually had a Democrat beat a Republican for Presidency, but I could just be crazy.
People don't vote for Stevens because of the PFD check, even the Republicans were talking about getting rid of it and everyone freaked out.
Also 82% consider themselves Christians... Not that you couldn't vote Democrat or 3rd party, but typically those vote for the Republican party from what I've seen. - Demarche, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3@ochito
I see your point, but as a reality check, the new *runway* that my local international airport is building will cost between $1.1 and $1.2 billion. - geekee, on 10/12/2007, -5/+7"He's not a moron. Quite the contrary. He's cunning, twisted, and corrupt. He is obviously concerned with his personal agenda. Hope those Alaskans change that at the next election. Kind of like I hope we Utahns boot Hatch and Bennett."
Why would Alaskans vote him out? If he got his bridge to nowhere, that federal dollars rolling into Alaska. If anything, they'll vote him out for not being good enough at getting pork barrel money from the federal tax system. There's little negative feedback to stop pork barrel spending in congress because it helps local communities (the voters), as the expense of taxpayers nationwide. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3instead of a bridge, they should build a tube, with large capacity of course.
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