i am sal from ct the speaker got pit but our party progissves told us not prostee why not i was inside and out

sal – I don’t quite follow your comment (it was easier to speak to Pelosi than the article makes it sound?), but KUDOS to you for getting the petition to Pelosi, however you managed it (and to Michael Mayko for covering the protest and appearance for the Connecticut Post):

Meanwhile, Sal Liccione of Westport, the Connecticut campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, running for next year’s Democratic presidential nomination, said he gave Pelosi a petition signed by about 650 state residents demanding she push for impeachment.

“She didn’t say much,” Liccione said.

He also gave a copy to Murphy.

“He said he’ll look it over,” said Liccione.

http://www.connpost.com/breakingnews/ci_6583843

Great job. Hopefully somebody said “FISA” to her at some point during the event, but if not, here’s to better luck at the next opportunity (unless Pelosi manages to keep herself as sealed-off from the people as the president’s handlers manage to keep him – which alone would be quite telling and indicative of a certain state of mind).

[Thanks for linking that article, Save Our Constitution @ 111.]

There’s a report in that same thread that a group of CT impeachment activists were planning to picket the Stamford Pelosi meeting today (a group of CT politicians were scheduled to attend along with Chris Murphy).

Here’s the story from the Connecticut Post:

http://www.connpost.com/breakingnews/ci_6583843

Pelosi urged to impeach Bush

MICHAEL P. MAYKO Mmayko@ctpost.com
Connecticut Post Online
Article Last Updated:08/09/2007 04:03:30 PM EDT

STAMFORD — Two dozen people armed with placards and petitions turned out today to beseech House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to push for impeachment of President Bush.

But Pelosi, a Democratic congressman from California, avoided the demonstrators by slipping into Il Falco restaurant through a back entrance cordoned off by police.

“She doesn’t like opposition,” said Marilyn Bonoff of Stamford, one of those demanding that proceedings be launched to force Bush from office. “We are the people she represents. For her to dodge us is just not right.”

Pelosi was in Stamford for a fund-raising luncheon benefiting U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-5. Several Democratic politicians including Mayor Dannel Malloy and state legislators from the area, attended.

Josh Raymond, a member of Murphy’s staff, said Pelosi did not give a formal address during the 90-minute session.

But Murphy’s support from Pelosi angered Steve Miller, a Bridgeport Democrat running for a council seat from the Black Rock neighborhood as a member of the newly organized Bridgeport First party.

“I’m here to let Chris Murphy know that I am angry he’s crawling into bed with Pelosi,” Miller said. “She made so many promises that she flip flopped on.”

Miller vowed that progressive Democrats in the state will challenge Murphy, first elected last year, in 2008.

Meanwhile, Sal Liccione of Westport, the Connecticut campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, running for next year’s Democratic presidential nomination, said he gave Pelosi a petition signed by about 650 state residents demanding she push for impeachment.

“She didn’t say much,” Liccione said.

He also gave a copy to Murphy.

“He said he’ll look it over,” said Liccione.

Dawn @ 82

One simple thing to say when you talk to them: Bush today said that congress has not said that Alberto Gonzales has done anything wrong, so how in the world can he be held accountable? Of course this is crap – many senators have said he did many things wrong. but just to be crystal clear, tell your congressperson that Bush needs to be sent a personal letter detailing exactly all of the things Gonzo has done wrong. Offer them a list if they need it.

Actually, Bush would be on VERY firm ground if he simply stated that the House AND Senate have given Gonzales their vote of confidence by giving him powers to determine what Americans should be spied upon. If they trust him with THAT, how can he have done anything seriously wrong?

Packing Civil Rights and other offices with hacks whose function it was to do anything possible, including prosecute the innocent and exonerate the guilty to ensure that Republican patronage would determine the outcome of elections from the Presidential one on down in favor of Republicans, i.e., One Party State.

Elko County Dems’ Roosevelt/Kennedy Dinner is on August 20 at the Western Folklife Center. Special guest will be Senator Harry Reid. Dinner is $250/plate or a table of eight is $2000. Attend the VIP reception for an additional

Elko County Roosevelt/Kennedy Dinner (Progressive Organization)
Roosevelt/Kennedy Fundraising Dinner
with Harry Reid

The Elko County Democratic Party is proud to announce a their Roosevelt/Kennedy dinner with keynote speaker, Democratic Senatorial Majority Leader, Harry Reid.

The dinner is to be held on the evening of August 20th ,2007 (VIP reception at 6PM Dinner at 7PM) at the Western Folk Life Center (501 Railroad Street, Elko Nevada).

Dinner – $250/plate
Table of eight – $2000
Dinner and VIP reception – $300/Plate
Table of eight & VIP Reception – $2400

Local Contact:
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Kristian Forland: kforland@elkocountydemocrats.org
Time: Monday, August 20 at 6:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Host: Kristian Forland
Location: Western Folk Life Center (Elko, NV) 501 Railroad Street

And:
Nevada Clean Energy Summit
Date: 8/18/2007Location: Reno, NV
Peppermill Resort and Casino, Tahoe Ballroom.

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The inaugural Nevada Clean Energy Summit will emphasize the importance of clean energy development to Nevada and U.S. energy independence and will illustrate that Nevada is an ideal location for performing renewable energy research, manufacturing renewable energy systems, and generating renewable energy for the western United States. The event will feature U.S. Senator Harry Reid, federal, state and local officials, and other special guests. This event is FREE to attend thanks to the support of our sponsors. RSVP required by August 15, 2007. Space is limited.

And powow pointed this out in a previous thread:

scott says:
August 8th, 2007 at 4:47 am

Rahm Emanuel will be at La Villa Restaurant and Banquets, 3638 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, Il on Tuesday, 8/14/07 between 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

One simple thing to say when you talk to them: Bush today said that congress has not said that Alberto Gonzales has done anything wrong, so how in the world can he be held accountable? Of course this is crap – many senators have said he did many things wrong. but just to be crystal clear, tell your congressperson that Bush needs to be sent a personal letter detailing exactly all of the things Gonzo has done wrong. Offer them a list if they need it.

Actually, Bush would be on VERY firm ground if he simply stated that the House AND Senate have given Gonzales their vote of confidence by giving him powers to determine what Americans should be spied upon. If they trust him with THAT, how can he have done anything seriously wrong?

Oh, O.K., newtonusr — I thought you had posted that the “Feds transfered him to state custody.”

Yes, and then I did my homework. Recall that i was supporting pat_alexa @ 76:

When they were on the verge of failure with Padilla, they pull the case.