Amador County Democrats

Noted with Interest - Molly Ivins on Hillary - what do you think?

lizzie - mccullok@volcano.net — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 05:56:00 GMT

Molly Ivins (http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/1)

I will not support Hillary Clinton for president
January 20, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas --- I'd like to make it clear to the people who run the
Democratic Party that I will not support Hillary Clinton for president.

Enough. Enough triangulation, calculation and equivocation. Enough clever straddling, enough not offending anyone This is not a Dick Morris election. Sen. Clinton is apparently incapable of taking a clear stand on the war in Iraq, and that alone is enough to disqualify her. Her failure to [more ...]

Mel Welsh will be the guest speaker .....

lizzie - mccullok@volcano.net — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:59:00 GMT

The LLAW members will host Mel Welsh at their upcoming luncheon this month. The luncheon which is usually held on the second Wednesday of each month has been scheduled for the FIRST Wedneday, December 7, 2005 at Rosebud's, Main St., Jackson at noon to accomodate Mel's schedule.

As you may know Mel will be running for County Supervisor in District 5, the seat currently held by Mario Biagi who is retiring due to ill health.

Contact Sally at trestrail@volcano.net for more information and to reserve a seat at the table.

Other December events include:

The Democratic Club will meet Tuesday, December 6, [more ...]

We Can Only Hope.....We need that paper trail!!!

lizzie - mccullok@volcano.net — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:58:00 GMT

September 23, 2005

Voting Reform Is in the Cards

By JIMMY CARTER and JAMES A. BAKER III

WE agreed to lead the Commission on Federal Election Reform because of our shared concern that too many Americans lack confidence in the electoral process, and because members of Congress are divided on the issue and busy with other matters.

This week, we issued a report that bridges the gap between the two parties' perspectives and offers a comprehensive approach that can help end the sterile debate between ballot access and ballot integrity. Unfortunately, some have misrepresented one of our 87 recommendations. As [more ...]

My Favorite Editorial Today from the New York Times - Makes one wonder

lizzie - mccullok@volcano.net — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:16:00 GMT

September 14, 2005
A Line in the Sand
By JENNY PRICE
Los Angeles
IT'S summer's end, and in Los Angeles that means we fold up the beach chairs, wash off the boogie boards, and take stock of who won and who lost in the annual Malibu summer beach wars. We've had an especially exciting round of battles this year.
In California, all beaches are public below the high tide line. The residents of Malibu, however, have long defied the state laws that require beachfront communities to maximize public access. In the last few years, the Coastal Commission has stepped up enforcement. On Memorial Day, as [more ...]

New Website

administrator - Chair@cdpic.org — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:39:00 GMT

Welcome to our new website!!

Please bear with us as we continue to add content and new features to our site. Club members are encouraged to register and take advantage of additional features.