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‘Your Emails are Being Observed’: CT Environmental Official Resigns After Strange Message to Conservative Women’s Group

Jonathan Schrag Resigns After Voicemail to Conservative Womens Group About Monitoring EmailIn late February, a strange series of events took place involving one of Connecticut‘s environmental officials who was accused of leaving an unusual voicemail for the leader of a conservative women’s group. The result of this voicemail and subsequent investigation was a quick, 20-hour turnaround period before the official resigned from his post.

The Hartford Courant reported that Energy and Environment Commissioner Jonathan Schrag appears to have left a voicemail for Cynthia David who leads the Conservative Women’s Forum. After news of this “menacing” voicemail was reported first by columnist Kevin Rennie, an investigation was launched into the call, which Schrag denies having left although he confirms it was his voice. Here’s what the message, left mid-February and just before midnight, said:

“We are calling from the Democratic Electronic Monitoring Service. We understand that you are an emailer with respect to Democratic candidates. We wish you to know that your emails are being observed. Thank you.”

You can listen to the message here.

The Courant reports that the women’s group has called into question a recent environmental initiative, which it believes may have prompted this call. David said at the time that hearing her emails were being “observed” was unsettling. Shortly after the message was received and Rennie’s column published with this information, Gov. Dannel Malloy’s administration said they would look into the call. Here’s what a spokesman said of the investigation:

“We take any allegation of inappropriate behavior very seriously,” said Dennis Schain, spokesman for Schrag’s boss, Commissioner Daniel Esty of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. “And [DEEP Commissioner Daniel] Esty will ensure there is a complete internal review of the circumstances surrounding this matter. As part of this review, we will explore all information — including Mr. Schrag’s personal phone records — that can help clarify the situation.”

Schain added: “At this point, we have issues raised by a newspaper column and Mr. Schrag’s word that he did not make the phone call in question. No one should rush to judgment. Instead, we must take a careful look at the situation to determine exactly what occurred, and Commissioner Esty is committed to doing just that.”

Schrag told Rennie that he was “concerned” and “confused” as to how a message with his voice was left and notes he doesn’t “mean anyone any ill intent.” Shortly after this interview, Schrag officially resigned from his position, although the Courant reports that the resignation was forced:

“Effectively immediately, I am resigning my position as Deputy Commissioner of Energy for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,” Schrag wrote. “I am taking this step because of concern that my continued presence will be a distraction from the Department’s efforts to create a new energy future for Connecticut.”

David’s response to the resignation, the Courant reports was one of relief: “I’m shaken, but just relieved that this is all out in the open.”

It is still unclear how the leaving of the message actually took place. According to the Courant, Schrag had changed his position slightly, first stating that his cellphone had been lost and then saying his voice had been recorded in a public setting but he does not specify where, nor with whom, he was speaking.

Schrag received his appointment as Deputy Commissioner for Energy in Sept. 2011 to help develop the states energy strategy. Prior to this appointment, Schrag was the executive director to the state’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a program working with 10 states as the “first regional, market-based regulatory program in the United States to address greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • MCDAVE
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:03pm

    Our leaders are working towards the end of the American dream..UN AGENDA 21 http://my.brainshark.com/Agenda-21-for-Public-Officials-472185383?mid=5560

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    • peapaw
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:31pm

      This is scary

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:42pm

      MCDAVE; That seem to be true sadly.

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    • mrzmac
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:27pm

      MCDAVE – Excellent power point presentation. I really did not understand the Agenda 21 purpose but this power point eliminated any confusion that I had. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:44pm

      yes they are, good to see more people waking up.

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    • MCDAVE
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:00pm

      This is the most important item I have ever posted..everyone should see this 16 min presentation on Agenda 21..link above

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:10pm

      can also search agenda 21…youtube has some nice vids on it.

      mcdave ,
      you broke it down to where my cats understood it…thanks

      keep spreading the truth.

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    • Grey Eagle
      Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:06am

      You are correct. This is very scary and concerning. The Democrats are unbelievable in their attempts to control our lives. This election, get them out once and for all.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:29am

      Your email content is now FOR SALE. If you use gmail, google just announced they would be scanning your content, “ACROSS ALL GOOGLE PRODUCTS”. This includes gmail.
      So, if you want to contact people talking trash about your candidate, google will help you do that – as long as you pay them.

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  • AllAmericanGirl22
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:34pm

    Wow, creepy…. we must be willing to fight for our country, even though we may not have the power, money, or might….we win in the end.

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    • Dale
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:31pm

      “Still, if you will not fight for the right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than live as slaves.” ~Winston Churchill

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  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:18pm

    “Sure it was my voice – but I didn’t do it” Typical alinksy Democrat!

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    • Wartface
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:40pm

      Big Brother doesn’t have any need or desire to follow the laws of the land… They will be coming for YOU next!

      Vote them all out of office… Then we can investigate them and send them to jail!

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  • TEARS FOR AMERICA
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:03pm

    There is some fishy “monitoring” going on at all levels…I have a socialist brother-in-law and just believe that one day I will disappear…will you? I have warned everyone that if I do then they know why…and it isn’t because I have broken any laws…

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:57pm

      I am not afraid! I know where I will spend eternity! What will be, will be but if it comes down to it, don’t just wound me because you had better kill me..I’m just saying. If “little O” gets back in…yup we will be hunted-down. Have a nice day…if you do not believe in “The Gospel”, I “nudge” you to make it right with God and get a close & personal relationship with Him! God Bless America!

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    • ICanComment
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:06pm

      @AmazingGrace8

      I hope we’re all wrong and this country turns around, but I’m with you – I am not afraid. Knowing where you’re going has a way of taking away fear. It’s not getting any easier down here, but our hope is beyond what we see. When it seems the darkest, that’s when you know more than ever that God is near.

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:25pm

      all dle sometime…what could be better than to dle in the fight for freedom and liberty, to dle protecting your family , friends and citizens.

      better to dle fighting , than on your knees.

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    • AmericanStrega
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:51pm

      AmazingGrace8
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:57pm
      I am not afraid! I know where I will spend eternity! What will be, will be but if it comes down to it, don’t just wound me because you had better kill me..I’m just saying. If “little O” gets back in…yup we will be hunted-down. Have a nice day…if you do not believe in “The Gospel”, I “nudge” you to make it right with God and get a close & personal relationship with Him! God Bless America

      Reply from AmericanStrega:
      I agree with your post, BUT, are you willing to be tortured in the extreme? I will not be taken from my property by these “people”. I will die fighting for what I have worked for all of my life. One of my biggest fears in all that is happening is I will get caught in a place that I will not be able to defend myself against being taken. Once they have you, you will be theirs. People need to think about this. Does anyone here really realize what will happen to each of us if we are caught in a roundup of “terrorists”? Do you think they’re just going to take you to jail and have you sit it out? NO, they will torture each and everyone of us who are caught as “terrorists”. I really doubt most freedom loving Americans who want to fight for their rights even knows what this entails. The kid gloves will come off and they will destroy us anyway they believe they can. It’s going to get really nasty.

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    • Pilgrimsarbour
      Posted on March 7, 2012 at 10:41pm

      “better to dle fighting , than on your knees.”

      Unless you’re on you knees praying when Obummer and his minions come for you.

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  • geonj
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:39pm

    just another attack on conservative women by leftist men. nothing to concern anyone with. mainstream media will just ignore it. but let’s get limbaugh off the radio airwaves.

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  • Katydidnt
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:22pm

    If you want to know how much you are already being monitored. Go to http://www.spokeo.com and type in your name. Freaked me out. Then I thought if they are going to monitor everything I do, I’m going to make sure they got something worth reading.
    If we lose our freedom in this country we may well lose our lives as well. If I am going to lose my life, let it be for speaking about my faith, and for upholding freedom. If everything turns out okay, I have still proclaimed truth and defended liberty. Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
    Go to that website
    http://www.spokeo.com

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    • honestynow
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:06pm

      That is freaky. Some info is incorrect which I find comforting, but still…..

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    • Vickie Dhaene
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:16pm

      Wow !!!
      I am not afraid to die. I will keep talking and writing until I can’t.
      I believe in God, Jesus died for our sins, I will be happy to go Home when God says I will.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:38pm

      that site is freaky

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:10pm

      Firefox apparently has a new toolbar app that allows you to see whose watching you while you are on the Web. I just heard about it yesterday and haven’t had time to check it out. But it sounds like something I will be seriously interested in.

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:50pm

      ghostery and do not track plus.
      for firefox.

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    • deano24
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:34pm

      I can’t believe they have information on where I used to live & with a credit card, they can get more info on me.

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:46am

      I am freaking out!!!!

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:21pm

    Randy
    There are FEW Republicans here in CT.

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  • Daveed
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:13pm

    Yeah, what else is new?

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  • drattastic
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:04pm

    These socialist are some sick puppies, even after being caught “red”handed he lies again saying its his voice but he never left the message, are you friggen kidding me ? These leftest are totally insane yet controlling the dialog in this country. They must be stopped.

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  • quickstudy
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:03pm

    No explanation of what in the world the “Democratic Electronic Monitoring Service” (DEMS) happens to be all about?

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:59pm

    When this happened, the WELI Newscaster reported him as saying,
    ” YES, that is my voice, but I didn’t say it”.

    DEMOSPEAK

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:56pm

    We can thank politicians who make unconstitutional laws like the patriot act and NDAA for these tyrannical acts,but it goes even deeper than that,our constitution has been under assault for over a century.We live in a digital age and everything we do ‘online’ is monitored I guarantee you by this oppressive regime.

    The mask is off folks and these bastards are playing for keeps,and not just this incident of this jack booted thug,there’s many more examples of this regime trampling our rights.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:51pm

    Hmmmm no public disclaimer THAT her e-mails were totally safe? Uh Oh!! Someone let the cat out of the bag! Environmentalists should be tarred and feathered just as thei demi-god Alfonso Gore should be!!!!

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  • BarackStalin
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:27pm

    All of our emails are being observed and our phone calls recorded “legally” under the Patriot Act, which Obama recently re-enacted.

    And if the government doesn’t like what you say, they can “legally” have you assassinated under the NDAA which Obama recently enacted.

    The left railed against Bush when he first enacted the Patriot Act. Where are they now?

    Where is anyone? What’s happening to this country?

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:37pm

      “What’s happening to this country?”

      Do you mean the one we use to have, or the current one??

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    • palerider54
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:42pm

      AMEN, DELTA,

      I believe that America has already been overthrown, we just do not want to admit it.

      The number of people who vote for a living now outnumber those who work for a living.

      The final battle was Nov. of 2008.

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    • drphil69
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:57pm

      Really? All of them? How can you be certain?? Every email and phone call? From every phone in the US?

      BE PREPARED. (And remember, DON’T FEED THE LIBS!)

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    • bulldawg
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:16pm

      @palerider54
      Sorry I mean NO disrespect but I for one will not except that 2008 was our last chance, I will give my all to save this Country and the future of the youth no matter how screwed up they are from the liberal teaching going on in the school. I served 22 years insuring the protection of the Constitution, and sink or swim some of us have an advantage over these Socialist PR**K”s, We are willing to give all, are they!

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    • happ77
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:41pm

      BULDAWG I agree 08 wasn’t our last chance but 2012 might be.
      The next president will appoint up to 3 Supreme Court Justices
      if it’s obama the Constitution is history.
      ABO

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  • hauschild
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:21pm

    Friggin’ Brown Shirts!

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  • toomuchgovt
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:17pm

    I stopped being scared when I realized all this is just a “interview” for the after life. If you don’t know our government is like a nosey neighbor, look around. For me, I realized being self reliant means I don’t need to be scared. Will I be scared or prepared. Our government is too big, the people too dependent, (51% dependent on govt. in my state) most couldn’t survive three days without the government. Isn’t that what they want?

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  • dmerwin
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:14pm

    I sure he was just trying to help. Plain and simple intimidation. Just how will the “truth teams” deal with this.

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  • Razorhunters
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:13pm

    Bust Reveals Government Runs Hacking Groups
    http://www.infowars.com/bust-reveals-government-runs-hacking-groups/

    Report Post » Razorhunters  
  • saneromeo
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:12pm

    losing your cell phone doesn’t delete call records….I’m just sayin

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:03pm

      live in texas , and love arpaio…
      have many friends and family in alot of states
      all are in support of sheriff joe.

      from what i have seen across the net
      a majority support him .

      stand strong, many are with you.

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:13pm

      sorry was for rajabear1.

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  • Razorhunters
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:11pm

    btw,

    Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Obama’s Connecticut Social Security Number Being Investigated
    http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2012/03/sheriff-joe-obamas-connecticut-social.html#comment-form
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V53XQUs6yV4

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    • Delta D-5-3
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:34pm

      This is Connecticut people, that great socialist New England state known for corruption and bad weather. The governor Dan Malloy is a self proclaimed Progressive, and his main “aid” has said that CT residents voted for his “Progressive idea’s”. Nuff said…………..

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:51pm

      true.

      Report Post » Razorhunters  
    • Rajabear1
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:59pm

      Hello Razorhunters, Thank you for the updates on this issue. I feel VERY disconcerted how no one from the ‘right’ even discussed this except briefly here in AZ on local newscasts (of course it was all negative for Joe) and the left didn’t touch it with a ten foot pole which I think speaks in even louder volumes. No poking fun, no mocking–just radio silence across the board. In all honesty, I think it is why the Fluke/bc and Rush story hasbeen blown way out of proportion—almost deliberately. I don‘t know why all parties concerned have decided to lock arms and refuse to have a discussion of why this is so supposedly ’outrageous’ and have left the sheriff to hang out to dry. I find it most disheartening that beck and crew have shut down any talk of this after their mocking bs on Fri. Very disappointed.
      I have never been a ‘birther’, but I absolutely believe in smoke and fire and finding the truth.
      Thanks for being the messenger last week and for keeping the updates coming. Just a quick question, are you here in AZ and a supporter of the Sheriff or from a different state? Just wondering how may people outside of Az are concerned with this or if it’s just us here close to the source.

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:57pm

      Rajabear1,

      thank you.
      just trying to pass on the truth.

      sometimes my anger gets the best of me, the crimes committed against the people is sickening.
      most days wish i knew nothing at all that is / has been going on.

      be informed , be ready , be armed…

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:13pm

      raja,
      live in texas , and love arpaio…
      have many friends and family in alot of states
      all are in support of sheriff joe.

      from what i have seen across the net
      a majority support him .

      stand strong, many are with you.

      Report Post » Razorhunters  
  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:57pm

    Riiiight, and Anthony Weiner said he wasn’t sending nude photos, too. Liar.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:57pm

    .
    My new granddaughter has some Green Energy in her diaper!

    If we could harness it our Energy Problem would be Solved……..

    Damn I feel sorry for the garbageman, if that bag breaks open he’s gonna fall offf the back of the truck…….

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  • aChameleon
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:51pm

    If it can’t stand on its own (Green energy), It’s probably a bad Idea. If the only way to stop it (Oil) is to regulate it to death (EPA, O-Blah-Blah) It can probably stand on its own. It’s kind of an unfair advantage, and Green Energy still can’t survive.

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    • HorseCrazy
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 2:08pm

      the part that bugs me is oil is green. it comes from the flipping earth and is used well. things that arent green giant plastic metal windmills spinning in fields killing birds.

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  • PoliticallyRightUs.Com
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:51pm

    Help is on the way… Americans are waking up in record numbers…

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    • oldguy49
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:57pm

      we can only hope they wake up…………..if not i fear this will be the last free election in the united states

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:04pm

      The problem is those on entitlement programs are about to out number those who pay for the programs. After that tipping point itwill be one of three possible things new voting requirement,total collapse of our way of life,or civil war

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    • Razorhunters
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:10pm

      better hurry, the gates are closing.

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    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on March 6, 2012 at 1:33pm

      Might not be the American’s YOU want to wake up though. The Repub’s completely screwed this up and set the Party back for at least a generation.

      Report Post » SimpleTruths  
  • BurntHills
    Posted on March 6, 2012 at 12:45pm

    intimidation, just one more little Gestapo tactic obama’s rabid followers have adopted from his playbook.

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