INDIANA VOID

The Indiana VOID Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist in getting our message out to our fellow Hoosiers as quickly as possible. I can sense that some of you are getting ready to click off of this article right now, nobody has the time to give, and we know it. How about for starters you order one of the window stickers and help get the word out while you drive? Better yet, why not order some extras and give them to your friends for Christmas along with a short note of what VOID is trying to accomplish.

Indiana VOID needs help now so if you have an idea or want to help please let us know. Our focus to start is to build a network within our State based on our 10 Congressional Districts. If we expect to hold our elected (and appointed) officials responsible and accountable then we must be willing to do our part too.

Continue reading "'08 might be too late" »

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Indiana VOID

As of this writing, Oct. 2, 2006, Indiana VOID is just getting organized. We are developing our web site as our base of operations for carrying out the VOID Mission in our Hoosier State.

Our goal and mission are the same as the national Vote Out Incumbents Democracy organization's, but targeted toward U.S. Congress representatives from Indiana, specifically.

Continue reading "Who and What is Indiana VOID" »

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I received the following email from Jim in Florida:

Dear Editor of V.O.I.D.

Let me preface the remainder of this correspondence by stating I am an avid fan of VOID's political commentary and insight.

I thought you should know about one incumbent Congressman here in Florida that more than deserves a "V.O.I.D. Tag" as ripe for being ousted from office.

In light of the fact Florida's 23rd Congressional District contains some of the poorest cities and towns in the State of Florida with over 25% of the population barely surviving at or below the poverty level, 16 year incumbent Congressman Alcee "Corruptocrat" Hastings has spent the campain contributions he has received on "Flowers for Consituents" as well as Fine Dining at Upscale Hotels and Florida Resorts (according to FEC Disbursement Reports).

Hastings spent over $15,000.00 on Flowers, all purchased from one Florist in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, specifically "The Bashful Daisy" (strange spending eh?).

He also spent over $60,000.00 on Fine Dining & Catering, mostly spent at the luxurious Westin Resort & Country Club, Westin Florida.

Hastings' Democratic Challenger Dr. Ray Torres Sanchez (D), is on a "David v. Goliath" quest to oust incumbent Hastings during the upcoming August 26th Primary, but it is a politically heavy lift.

The supporting information can be found at: http://raytorressanchezforcongress2008.com/hastingsdiet.html

In closing, I'm wondering if V.O.I.D. would consider providing internet commentary on the aforementioned, to help replace Alcee Hastings with a new Congressman that I'm more than certain you would approve of ?

Sincerely,

Jim in West Palm Beach FL

[Editors Note: VOID is a non-affiliated, non-partisan organization. Views of those submitting letters to the editor are posted only to reflect the views of the VOID supporter submitting the letter to the editor. VOID does not endorse any specific candidates for elected office.]

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Almost a month ago, I undertook to erect a web site which would engage voters, provide updated political news, commentary, and debate to help VOID supporters and the public at large become more informed and hopefully, more involved in the political process. The site is named PoliWatch. No VOID funds were used to create this site, but, VOID as sponsor of the site will assume the maintenance costs for its existence as agreed in our Board Meeting last Thursday.

The PoliWatch site will serve to introduce the general public, not only to civil political debate, and political current events from varying Party perspectives, but also the VOID organization as its sponsor. We encourage all of our VOID supporters to visit PoliWatch, and use the comments there to engage the public and help them understand the wisdom and potential gains of voting out incumbents who are corrupt, ineffective, or incompetent.

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There is a factual story to be told about the multi-million dollar war being waged between the Oil and Gas and Republican team on the one side, and the Democrats, consumer and environmental groups on the other. The factual story however, leaves much room for guesswork as to why the facts are as they are. Let's examine this story as logically as possible.

Folks don't want oil derricks in on their front lawns, town squares, or Central Park. Hence, laws were passed ages ago regulating where mining and drilling operations may take place, to protect towns, farmlands, waterways, and public lands for designated purposes like ANWR, all necessary to American quality of life.

Continue reading "Oil & Gasoline: The Politics" »

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I have been informed and checked out a new anti-incumbent web site. It is very nicely done and provides very good coverage of the current event issues that warrant voters critically evaluating the vote for or against their representative this November.

The site is called "Good Bye Incumbents" and it is a very well laid out and easy site to read and navigate. My only criticism is they don't permit comments to their column articles. It is however a great information site with lots of photos for those who need them to keep the visual interest and attention span going. Very well done. Congratulations to Jack Walsh, the site designer. And welcome Jack to the anti-incumbent movement.

UPDATE: Jack Walsh has implemented comments to his articles on his site. Good move. Check it out.

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