Vote Out Incumbents Democracy http://voidnow.org/ Congress: No democracy if we can't fire them. en Copyright 2010 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:57:12 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.261 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Coffee, Tea, or VOID So, you are disappointed with the way Democrats and Republicans have ruined our government and our nation's future, are you? There are options. But, to make a wise choice before investing time and money in another organization, pay close attention to what these other organizations underlying philosophy is, because it will shape how they intend to change things. Tea Party - government is the enemy of freedom! Coffee Party - government should be an ally of the people. Vote Out Incumbents Democracy - government is what the voters allow it to be.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/03/13/coffee_tea_or_void.php http://voidnow.org/2010/03/13/coffee_tea_or_void.php Staff Editorials Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:57:12 -0600 <![CDATA[Bayh & Nuclear Bombshells]]> Two bombshell news stories occurred back to back this morning. Sen. Evan Bayh announces he will not run for reelection, and Pres. Obama announces $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees for America's first new nuclear power plant in nearly 3 decades. The import and aftermath of these two news announcements strike at the heart of what is broken in American politics, demanding repair, or inviting failure.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/02/16/bayh_nuclear_bombshells.php http://voidnow.org/2010/02/16/bayh_nuclear_bombshells.php Staff Editorials Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:36:17 -0600 Self-Interest should interest you! There is selfishness which acts without regard for others. Then, there is 'enlightened self-interest', which weighs the benefit to others as well as oneself and acts accordingly, in order avoid the negative consequences and costs of acting selfishly, and reap the benefits of being liked by others for considering them in the first place.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/02/15/self-interest_should_interest.php http://voidnow.org/2010/02/15/self-interest_should_interest.php Staff Editorials Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:49:17 -0600 Republicans and Democrats Killing America's Future. The Democrats in the Congress are displaying incompetence and lack of experience in Congressional leadership, and it is costing this nation its future. Republicans are blocking efforts to rescue our future. The majority of voting Americans in 2008, no doubt hoped that with the election of Obama and a Democratic Congress, our nation's problems would be addressed and solved. The disappointment is everywhere in today's political news coverage.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/02/08/republicans_and_democrats_kill_2.php http://voidnow.org/2010/02/08/republicans_and_democrats_kill_2.php Staff Editorials Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:58:32 -0600 2010: An Anti-Incumbent Election Year Feb.2, 2010

I watch, listen to, and read the political news each and every day, and I am enormously impressed that the main stream media political analysts are using the word "anti-incumbent" in their discussions and projections of this year's elections. More and more our Vote Out Incumbents window/bumper stickers are showing up on cars on America's highways and streets thanks to our supporters and members helping fund their production and distribution.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/02/02/2010_an_anti-incumbent_electio.php http://voidnow.org/2010/02/02/2010_an_anti-incumbent_electio.php Weekly Newsletter Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:33 -0600 Happy New Election Year It's a brand new ELECTION Year! Y E A H!!!!

Another opportunity to get our friends and family to grasp the Vote Out Incumbents strategy for forcing politicians into putting the American people's demand for responsible, transparent, and accountable government ahead of their party's, their wealthy campaign donor's, and their myriad special interest lobbyist's demands. We anti-incumbent voters don't demand that parties, campaign donations, or lobbyists be done away with. We only demand that their interests take a back seat to the public's and the nation's interests.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2010/01/08/happy_new_election_year_1.php http://voidnow.org/2010/01/08/happy_new_election_year_1.php Staff Editorials Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:19:57 -0600 11-24-2009 Meeting Minutes Vote Out Incumbents Democracy
Minutes of Board Meeting convened November 24, 2009 at 9 PM CST
In attendance via conference call, Edward Southwick, Andrew Kugler, and David Remer

Old Business
Board members reviewed and accepted the third quarter 2009 financial statement. Cash balance at the end of the quarter was $3421.20.

David Remer presented receipts for expenses in providing VOID with postage and office supplies for conducting its membership and supporter activities. Total of receipts was 160.04. Motion was made to authorize reimbursement to David Remer for these expenses. Motion carried unanimously.

Remer reported that our Texas State Franchise Report was filed in a timely manner on Oct. 26, 2009. No taxes were due or payable.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/12/17/11-24-2009_meeting_minutes.php http://voidnow.org/2009/12/17/11-24-2009_meeting_minutes.php Minutes Board Meetings Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:05:43 -0600 Congress Crippled By Democrats and Republicans Regardless of whether one is for, or against, the current health care reform bills, it is clear Congress is incapable of handling the people's business. The American people know, as do the experts, that America desperately needs health care reform before our disorganized system bankrupts the country or, results in revolt by the people, or, both. Yet, Congress is incapable of producing any kind of health care reform, thanks largely to the incumbent Democrats and Republicans who prefer party and personal business to the people's business.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/12/14/congress_crippled_by_democrats.php http://voidnow.org/2009/12/14/congress_crippled_by_democrats.php Staff Editorials Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:01:19 -0600 Dec. 2009 - Newsletter Dec. 7, 2009

We wish you all the very warmest and happiest holidays.

Last month's off-year elections were overwhelmingly anti-incumbent. From governor's races to local city councils, anti-incumbent voters overwhelmed incumbent supporters. It is crucial that we keep this momentum going and strengthen it into the 2010 mid-term elections.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/12/07/dec_2009_void_newsletter.php http://voidnow.org/2009/12/07/dec_2009_void_newsletter.php Weekly Newsletter Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:22:47 -0600 Sign In Problem Fixed, Happy Holiday Nov. 24, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving VOID supporters, and thank you for your support of better government from our U.S. Congress.

We also extend an apology to those who have been inconvenienced by not being able to figure out the Sign In process on our web site. Apparently, a software setting we thought had been set, hadn't in actuality. Our sincere apology. Signing in now takes visitors to a default log in screen where simply entering one's user name and password are all that is required.

We have life, hopefully health, and unprecedented freedom in human history to act on our own and each other's behalf. For all of America's ills, we should never lose sight of these, nor relinquish our disposition to be ever thankful for the good fortune of living in America. There are many worse places one might have called home.

Happy Thanksgiving, all.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/11/24/sign_in_problem_fixed_happy_ho.php http://voidnow.org/2009/11/24/sign_in_problem_fixed_happy_ho.php Weekly Newsletter Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:46:25 -0600 Anti-Incumbent Sentiment on the Move November 16, 2009

At long last, after decades of mismanagement, waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers and their dollars, and years of effort and support by Vote Out Incumbents Democracy, the polling numbers show the American public is finding the VOID prescription to be just what the doctor ordered.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/11/16/anti-incumbent_sentiment_on_th.php http://voidnow.org/2009/11/16/anti-incumbent_sentiment_on_th.php Weekly Newsletter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:05 -0600 Term Limits: The Fake Gesture is Resurrected Some Republicans are calling for Term Limits of those in Congress. When you are done laughing your arse off, please continue reading. Term Limits were in the Contract With America, offered by Republicans in 1994. As soon as Republicans acquired the majority in government to enact term limits, the entire issue was never spoken of by the GOP again. Until now, that is. Now, that they are the diminished minority, again.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/11/12/term_limits_the_gops_fake_gest.php http://voidnow.org/2009/11/12/term_limits_the_gops_fake_gest.php Staff Editorials Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:35 -0600 The Stakes Could NOT Be Higher Wash-Monument.jpgFailure in Washington is not an option. America last year finished its long circular journey from 1940 to return to the precipice of national collapse. Unlike 1929, however, instead of taking that next drop off step, we sidestepped along the edge of the precipice, where we still remain today; at the edge.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/11/09/the_stakes_could_not_be_higher.php http://voidnow.org/2009/11/09/the_stakes_could_not_be_higher.php Staff Editorials Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:20:26 -0600 Special Interests In Charge When health care reform was announced as on the agenda, the majority of Americans were for it. Then came the Republicans and other conservatives to convince the American people they didn't want it. Public support dropped below 50%. Then the Democrats came back with facts and data from the CBO, and over time, nearly 75% polled were for health care reform again, and today, 54% want the Public Option, with 40% not wanting it. Just when the Democrats have the public on their side to pass health care reform with the public option with the majority of the public's blessing, what do they do? Less than 10 of them, including Senate Leader Harry Reid, refuse to put the Public Option in place, creating dissent and havoc in the ranks of Democrats.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/10/20/special_interests_in_charge.php http://voidnow.org/2009/10/20/special_interests_in_charge.php Staff Editorials Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:56 -0600 Andrew Kugler Becomes Newest Board Member Sept. 27, 2009

I am pleased to announce that with all member votes counted, Andrew Kugler becomes VOID's newest board member.

A board meeting was conducted with outgoing Stephanie Christ, David Remer, and Edward Southwick on Sept. 22. A brief VOID history has been drafted and is currently under review. It will be posted as soon as ready.

Another board meeting will be scheduled in October with our newest director, to bring everyone up to date, and continue charting VOID's success going forward.

VOID has a number of other volunteer roles and titles to be filled in coming months which can be found by clicking here. Please review these roles for your consideration in volunteering to promote the VOID cause toward the 2010 elections and beyond.

]]> http://voidnow.org/2009/09/27/andrew_kugler_becomes_newest_b.php http://voidnow.org/2009/09/27/andrew_kugler_becomes_newest_b.php Weekly Newsletter Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:37:20 -0600