Last November, House Democratic leaders promised the most open, ethical Congress in history. But since January when the Democratic Congress officially went into session all they have done is to try and silence the minority with the “Fairness Doctrine”, conceal pork spending by eliminating the “Transparency Act “ and subvert the Constitution’s provision for Separation of Powers by undercutting Presidential Powers.

Here is what they said after the election…..

“[W]e promised the American people that we would have the most honest and most open government and we will.” (Nancy Pelosi press stakeout, December 6, 2006)

“We intend to have a Rules Committee … that gives opposition voices and alternative proposals the ability to be heard and considered on the floor of the House.” (Steny Hoyer in CongressDaily PM, December 5, 2006)

That was then but as of this week Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a plan to rewrite the House rules so that Congress can increase taxes and government spending without having to vote. Is this not one of the main reasons our Founding Fathers fought the Revolution for? Taxation without Representation!

This woman had the “Brass Balls to propose a change in House voting rules on tax increases that have been in place since 1822.

The Democrats leadership time and time again has completely betrayed the basic foundations of our Democracy by attempting to use tax dollars without a vote and absolutely no accountability!

Here is a Press Release from John Boehner’s office…….

DEMOCRATS TO CHANGE 185 YEAR-OLD HOUSE RULE TO ALLOW TAX HIKES WITHOUT HAVING TO VOTE
May 16, 2007

In a stunning move, House Democrats today revealed they will attempt to rewrite House rules that have gone unchanged since 1822 in order to make it possible to increase taxes and government spending without having to vote and be held accountable. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today vowed Republicans will use every available means to fight this unprecedented change.

“This is an astonishing attempt by the majority leadership to duck accountability for tax-and-spend policies the American people do not want,” Boehner said. “The majority leadership is gutting House rules that have been in place for 185 years so they can raise taxes and increase government spending without a vote. House Republicans will use every tool available to fight this abuse of power.”

Last November, House Democratic leaders promised the most open, ethical Congress in history:

“[W]e promised the American people that we would have the most honest and most open government and we will.” (Nancy Pelosi press stakeout, December 6, 2006)

“We intend to have a Rules Committee … that gives opposition voices and alternative proposals the ability to be heard and considered on the floor of the House.” (Steny Hoyer in CongressDaily PM, December 5, 2006)

The rules House Democrats are seeking to change have not been changed since 1822.
Republicans have already achieved significant legislative successes on the House floor with 11 consecutive “motion-to-recommit” victories that exposed flaws and substantively improved weaknesses in underlying Democrat bills. But rather than living by the same rules which have guided the House of Representatives for 185 years, Democrats are proposing to change the rules in order to game the system and raise taxes and increase spending without a House vote. What are House Democrats afraid of?

“Fairness Doctrine”, , pork spending, “Transparency Act “, Constitution, Separation of Powers, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, increase taxes, Taxation without Representation, Republican Leader John Boehner, tax-and-spend policies, raise taxes   

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