Conyers: “Every major network (other than Fox) bringing cameras tomorrow!

[BigBearJohn]

CHECK THIS OUT: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3866618&mesg_id=3867579

[katinmn]

1. check this out:

Every newspaper in the country is carrying this story, and lists where you can see it and what time. :woohoo:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d&q=House+Democrat%27s+forum+to+examine+Downing+Street+memo&btnG=Search+News

This story also talks about the legislation calling for withdrawal:

"A Gallup Poll released Monday found that 59 percent of Americans support a partial or complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The poll was of 1,003 adults and taken June 6-10.

On Thursday, four congressmen - liberal Democrats Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii and Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and conservative Republicans Walter Jones of North Carolina and Ron Paul of Texas - have planned a news conference to discuss legislation calling on Bush to phase out the U.S. military presence in Iraq."

[Very very sad]

8. Hooray for Walter Jones!

He's my rep. He's also as conservative as they come. I guess my constant nagging might have paid off. :)

[dweller]

10. good for you, vvs!

welcome to DU and thanks for your nagging! :hi:

dp

[Island Blue]

15. Walter Jones is very conservative but remember ...

he used to be a Democrat before he was a Republican. His father was a much beloved, moderate Democrat. Jones Jr. ran for Congress first as a Dem but lost, and then jumped the shark and became a Repuke when he sensed that that's where his district was headed.

Flip - Flop.

[FourStarDemocrat]

16. Yes, it must feel good to see Jones finally making decent decisions!

And welcome to DU! Enjoy your stay here. :)

[FreedomAngel82]

31. I guess it shows sometimes nagging helps!

:D I wish I could say the same for my reps (oy!). But good to know! I'm so excited! An hour and a half to go!

[Coexist]

2. I know... NIGHTLINE is the most exciting IMO

a real investigative piece would be thrilling.

[FreedomAngel82]

32. Nightline is going to be there?!

This is great!

[Coexist]

39. Yup - it is on Conyers blog!

http://www.conyersblog.us/
<snip>
"For those commenters who were concerned (or hoping) that there would be a media blackout of the forum, that will not be the case. I have every major network, other than Fox, bringing cameras to the hearing. Nightline is taping the event, which I think represents a welcome development from a well respected investigative program. In addition, C-Span 3 and Radio Pacifica are carrying it live."

[bleever]

3. Over to the Greatest for this one.

[katinmn]

4. mentions Conyers being locked out of hearing rooms.....

Initially, Republicans denied Conyers access to a room in the Capitol complex for his forum, but on Wednesday he was granted use of a small room. Because he lacks the committee's consent, Conyers has no subpoena powers, investigative staff or funds to conduct his inquiry.

[flyarm]

11. randi rhodes said

the room they are letting conyers use will only hold 20 people...

i called sensenbrenners office today and i asked the guy who answered...

who owns the captiol?? he answered ... the people..i said yes...

then i asked who pays the bills at the capitol?? ..he said the people do...i said yes correct..

i asked who sends the congress people to work at the captiol..he said the constitutiants...

i said your damn right..and i said I AM ONE OF THOSE CONSTITUTIANTS...AND I SAID WHO DIED AND MADE SENSENBRENNER GOD OVER MY CAPITOL??

AND I CONTINUED...since when was sensenbrenner the frigging owner of the capitol ??

i said i want my congressman to be able to hold as many hearings as he wants in " my " captiol..and i said who made sensenbrenner the sole proprietor to " my " captiol?? I SAID I WANT AN ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION AND I WANT IT PRONTO!!

i said i would spend every penny i could possibly spend to see that that nazi was out of " my " capitol!~!! and that he never be allowed to WALK INTO " MY CAPITOL " EVER AGAIN!!

I WAS FURIOUS ..AND I STILL AM!

[bread_and_roses]

14. Oh, well done, well done! (n/t)

[NJCher]

20. Go flyarm!!

Take 'em through the steps, LOL.

Oh man, that was great.


Cher

[glitch]

29. Beautiful! nt

[FreedomAngel82]

33. That's great!

I really like that and you're damn straight. It's OUR capital. They don't call it the people's government for a reason.

[DS1]

37. Too bad about the nazis part

You were on a roll

[Malva Zebrina]

38. wouldn't Sensenbrenner have as much right to walk into the capital

as you or anyone? That logic is way off, but that is possibly because wild and angry emotions get the better of clear thinking. We all get angry, but calling the office and letting fly loose on the person who answers the phone is quite counterproductive, imo.

I think that kind of reaction, no matter how correct the facts, to the office of Sensenbrenner and letting fly loose to the person answering the phone, does nothing but stir up mayhem and make Democrats look like childish, foot stomping brats who go off on tangents to anyone who will listen.

A more measured approach may get better results.

I saw Rep. Conyers on Washington Journal this morning. Watch him. He was insulted by a caller, whose anger was as visible and hysterical as any, and it may be a lesson to be learned from Conyers. Cool, calm and collected, yet, by no means did he take it lying down and because of that, he was able to show the listeners how hysterically inclined that irate caller was and he, in the end, emerged the victor. I suspect that he would want all those involved to follow his dignified example.

[Blaze Diem]

5. DU ..Home of the True Patriots..The Fight is Worth It...

Nominate for Greatest also..Heads up on this one..

[blm]

12. I see it the same way. True patriots.

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[BattyDem]

6. Gee, I wonder why FOX won't be there?

:P

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

7. fox will be covering the diversion rove has planned

[BattyDem]

9. LOL!

You're probably right

[Fire Walk With Me]

13. That makes me worry about worse, but that's just me.

Tin-foil hat time, etc. They're not stupid enough to send the Cessna again, are they?

[gordianot]

17. Just ask yourself "What would Hitler do?" n/t

[Fire Walk With Me]

18. Mmm, he'd stop the opposition from gathering and making their case.

Can't have an opposition if you stop them from gathering and making their case.

No-protest zones and rejecting the use of Taxpayer-funded rooms for the opposition is lightweight, but who knows.

[Toots]

34. Maybe a little anthrax would accomplish GOP goals

Let's see, get rid of pain in the ass Democrats that just won't let this be and intimidate the shit out of the Media once again. Would not surprize me one bit. They are that brazen and getting desperate.

[Norquist Nemesis]

36. Or maybe a small plane entering DC airspace. n/t

[Tsiyu]

27. kick n/t

[DemonFighterLives]

19. Between Michael's victory tour and Aruba 24/7

They won't have any room to spare for real news. Sorry!
:freak:

[brettdale]

21. kick

kick

[AwakeAtLast]

22. So then every major network is covering,

right? :D

[Duer 157099]

23. Question: I can tape 2 stations since I won't be home

Which two are most likely to have the best coverage between, say, 1:00 and 4pm (Eastern)?

I'm thinking CNN and ... ? MSNBC?

(I don't get cspan3)

[Just Me]

35. You buy a DVD of the entire hearing for just $20 at

http://www.takebackthemedia.com

I figure that DVD will be a priceless piece of US History.

[Tsiyu]

24. Kick

:kick:

[brettdale]

25. kick

kick

[deacon]

26. It's good they won't be there--shows how 'balanced' they are lol n/t

[cthrumatrix]

30. the "veil" has been lifted on Fox

[bobbieinok]

28. didn't Symbolman on Malloy say no media is sending cameras???

on program last night

[Coexist]

40. MSNBC just had a live piece on it - right in front of the Capitol

I doubt that they would hang around outside at 1:40 p.m. with a camera crew and not go inside!

BTW - CNN showed a clip from the Patiot Act hearing!

[Coexist]

41. all right - countdown starts - let's see who's there!

29 minutes and counting.