The Partisan Cowardice of Betty McCollum!

Trey Gowdy is a representative from South Carolina, below is his impassioned speech he gave prior to the contempt vote.  Gowdy is a former DOJ prosecutor, and sums up why Eric Holder's contempt vote should be taken seriously, and isn't a partisan witchhunt!

Lets remember why Fast and Furious is a big deal...As a result of Fast and Furious, over 200 Mexicans were killed, and two US law enforcement agents, Brian Terry and Jaime Zapata.  Over 200 people died from weapons that the US Government provided to criminals as part of an investigation.  Again, over 200 people died!  That is why this is a big deal.

Today was the day that the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over internal documents discussing the Justice Department’s botched Operation Fast and Furious gun-tracking program.  During the investigation, led by Congressman Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee and Senator Charles Grassley, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee have been accused by Democrats of racism and conducting a witch hunt. Seriously? Again, over 200 people died.  Brian Terry's family deserves an answer.  Jaime Zapata's family deserves an answer.  200 Mexicans families deserve an answer, and the Mexican government deserves an answer.  The American people deserve answers.


Then we have MN CD 4's very own Betty McCollum.  Remember, Betty is the one who denied God in Congress as she led the Pledge of Allegiance, doesn't believe voter fraud exists, supports Hamas instead of Israel, and doesn't see the value of budgets. As you can see, Betty IS an intellectual lightweight!  


I called Betty's office to ask if she had a statement on the upcoming contempt vote on Eric Holder, and I was told Betty had no statement.  I reminded the young lady who responded, that in 2007, Betty called for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resignation for firing DOJ attorneys.  She didn't have a response, just thanked me for calling.  


Today, Betty did issue a statement which called the contempt proceedings against Eric Holder "Shameful and Shameless", a "Witchunt" and again blamed the Tea Party.  She also said Fast and Furious was a program from the Bush era; it isn't.  This graphic explains the differences in the two programs, but Betty never lets the facts get in the way when trying to smear anyone who doesn't prescribe to her far left ideology.

As today's events around the contempt proceedings unfolded, one could assume Betty would vote against contempt.  Remember, there are 2 dead law enforcement agents, and over 200 dead Mexicans.  One would think our representatives would put policy above politics, but not Betty.  She joined fellow Minnesota representative, Keith Ellison, and the Congressional Black Caucus in walking out of the vote in protest!

From Betty's Twitter stream!

And, there they go! (pic referred to in Betty's tweet)

The sad part is, Betty McCollum is putting politics ahead of doing the right thing.  Two law enforcement officers dead, 200 Mexicans dead, and Betty, as well as the rest that didn't participate in the contempt vote felt it was more important to make a political statement.  


What a slap in the face to the families of Brian Terry and Jaime Zapata!  The families want answers, and Betty and the others only think of themselves.  Thankfully, the contempt vote passed 255-67 with 109 not voting!  Yep, Betty was among the 109 (as well as Keith Ellison).  Betty McCollum is no Trey Gowdy!!!

If you are disgusted by what Betty did today, you can let her know on Twitter @BettyMcCollum04 or on her Facebook pages:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/repbettymccollum

http://www.facebook.com/#!/betty.mccollum1

You can also let Keith Ellison know how you feel:

Twitter - @KeithEllison

https://www.facebook.com/Keith.Ellison  

https://www.facebook.com/KeithEllisonForCongress

FYI...Betty doesn't like free speech, and your comments will more than likely be deleted; she only likes comments from those that agree with her!

Betty, November is coming, and your constituents will remember your actions today!  As your actions represent your district, and I don't think your district would approve of what you did today! If you want Betty ousted, please share this blog with all your friends and neighbors.

This website is a great resource on Fast And Furious - http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/28/2873339/house-holds-holder-in-contempt.html#storylink=cpy

Betty McCollum Supports Hamas!!! NOT Israel!!

Betty, I think you know from reading my blog I served my country honorably in the Air Force.  I served all around the world, and worked with many different countries.  The one country I really wanted to work with, I never got a chance to, but while deployed to a forward base in Egypt, I got to see the result of this countries work.  That country is Israel.  Growing up and reading about their military, I had a deep respect for them.  Stuck between countries that want to eliminate them, they take care of themselves, and along with Great Britain they are our greatest ally.

Israel is a country that during the first Gulf War suffered 100's of Scud missile attacks from Iraq where many CIVILIANS were killed.  But they didn't do anything because George Bush asked them not to, that we would take care of them.  Israel is a country that right now Iran threatens.  Surrounded by enemies, Israel thrives.  Yet you condemn Israel for their RIGHT to block the flotilla to Gaza, which is ruled by Hamas.  Do you dislike Israel?  For pete's sake, Hamas is a sworn enemy of Israel!!!  Let's review what you wrote.

Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) also condemned the attack Tuesday. "While the U.S. supports Israel's security, it is impossible to comprehend or make excuses for Israel's decision to confront and kill civilian activists," she said. "This unnecessary and preventable incident demands a comprehensive investigation by the international community fully supported by the United States."


Those "activists" fired on the Israelis first!!!  Betty, you were in such a hurry to judge and condemn Israel that you talked before you had the facts.  The cargo of the ships included medical supplies as well as weapons such as knives, clubs, slingshots, bulletproof vests, gas masks and night vision goggles.  I know from my experience in the service that the things they found were not toys, but were of military value.  Hmm, what use would Hamas, a sworn enemy of Israel have for bulletproof vests, gas masks and night vision goggles?  I do, it was part of my equipment!!!  


I find it appalling that you would deny our ally like this.  Even in this video, you admit Hamas fired 1,000's of rockets at Israel, but you want Israel held accountable for responding to a guerrilla army sworn to kill jews and supports terrorism...





More evidence you don't support Israel.  


In January 2009, in a resolution to support Israel (which passed 390-5) you were one of 22 to vote "present" (along with Keith Ellison), which in affect is as good as a NO vote.  Way to go Betty, I am sure the Jewish voters of MNCD4 appreciate your support.  Did you talk to any of them about how you should vote, or was this your liberal ideals type of vote?  Going on your track record of communication with your constituency, I am willing to bet you didn't talk to anyone from MNCD4.


And from the Righside news: 


Congresswoman Betty McCollum has been waging her own private war on Israel, right down to issuing an imperial demand that Israeli Ambassador Oren attend the national conference of the far left anti-Israel group, J Street. McCollum famously belittled Hamas' shelling of Israel as nothing more than a drug gang's drive by shooting and repeated the discredited white phosphorous smear


And from the Astute Blogger: 


Fifty-four House members are defying AIPAC and calling on President Obama to lift the deadly blockade of Gaza.

... In short, the courageous 54 want the blockade lifted.Please take a look at the list of these legislators who will, no doubt, catch hell from powerful AIPAC types in their districts and, more significanyly, among their donor base.
Also note this. The fact that your favorite liberal is not among the 54 does not mean he or she disagrees with their braver colleagues. It only means that they are not ready to stand up and be counted.
The 54 deserve our thanks as does J Street and Americans for Peace Now which supported the House effort that was led by three Minnesotans: Keith Ellison, James Oberstar, and Betty McCollum.

Betty, Hamas supports terrorism, is sworn to kill Jews, and you are worried about their people, and not our ally.  Unbelievable...(I've said it numerous times, Hamas is Israel's enemy; Israel is our ally; get it?)!


How many Palestinians do you have as constituents?  


How many Jews do you have as constituents?  


How many Christians that support Israel do you have as constituents? 


I thought so...you are a legislator by the people, but you aren't legislating for the people!!!