Blogging and Politics with Congressman Brad Miller
Hey ya'll. Ruby and I are sponsoring a get together for Congressman Brad Miller at Mill Town in Carrboro on Thursday November 29. Its a great opportunity to chat with someone who works for US in Washington, DC. He's a blogger, an incredibly nice guy, and interested in what you're doing.
Please join us in chewing Brad's ear off!
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Please Join Congressman Brad Miller
For a discussion hosted by Ruby Sinreich of OrangePolitics.org and Brian Russell of Yesh.com about the impact of blogging on today's political environment.
When: Thursday, November 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Mill Town Restaurant, 307 E Main St, Carrboro, NC
Suggested Donation: $10
Cash Bar
Congressman Brad Miller is currently serving his third term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. He has often blogged on many progressive sites, including the DailyKos and Blue NC. Congressman Miller serves on the House Financial Services Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and Science and Technology Committee where he chairs the subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
RSVP by calling 919-834-2343 or e-mail andy@bradmiller.org or just stop by www.bradmiller.org
FYI -- You don't have to be a blogger or donate $ to join us!
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I should be there!
We've got sick youngins, but if at all possible, I'll be there.
One of the pitfalls of childhood is that one doesn't have to understand something to feel it. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Thanks for letting us in on this.
I don't know if I can make it, but it's a great opportunity. Thanks! (Someone who goes, take a camera and a computer.)
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Come on up, Lcloud.
You can stay at my place if you don't want to drive home afterwards. I'd love the chance to say hi in person.
You're so sweet!
I actually have to check the calendar for Friday to see what's on at work. I will try to make it. I don't think I'll need a place to stay. I might even bring my hubby with me.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
I think I can make it
I spent the whole holiday sleeping, coughing, etc.(my kid was sick and gave it to me - with ear infection and bronchitis thrown in for good measure) but I should be well enough to come by. Just ignore the rattling sound from my lungs. Well, that may be how you can identify me, actually!
What I want to know from Miller
What I want to know is why he voted to continue funding for The School of the America's?
An amendment to the foreign operations bill was introduced in 2007 that would have cut funding for this terror camp and Brad Miller and Mike McIntyre were two of only 41 Dems that voted to retain the funding. Even Heath Schuler voted to cut the funding.
"jump in where you can and hang on"
Briscoe Darling to Sheriff Andy
Good question
That is a great question worth asking. Do you happen to know the bill number of the vote you're referring too?
Amendment to HR 2764
http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll536.xml
"jump in where you can and hang on"
Briscoe Darling to Sheriff Andy
*bump*
I wanted to bump this to the top of the tracking list in case anyone hadn't seen it. I'm not going to make it, buy you guys have fun. :)
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
Our babysitter bailed today...
which meant I took a half-day off to care for the kids, so I am back at work until 9pmish.
Dang! Sorry to miss this great opportunity, keep it up Brian and Ruby.
One of the pitfalls of childhood is that one doesn't have to understand something to feel it. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Just got back from meeting Congressman Miller
It was a great event. Special thanks to Brian R., and Ruby S., for arranging it all. We had a great conversation about blogging, the media, politics and life . . . and Brad was his usual (and much appreciated) candid self.
Wish you all could have been there.
Brad is awesome.
Any particular comments from MY congressman stand out?
Person County Democrats
He had some interesting things to say about
the strained relationship between the blogosphere and the mainstream media. There were a couple of reporters there, so hopefully one of them actually wrote down what he said. I'll look for links tomorrow.
He also talked about how politicians and candidates related to blogging - as a double edged sword. His main point there was this: if you don't have something to say - or if you can't bring yourself to actually say it - you'll find yourself not very welcome in the blogosphere.
(I think we generally do a good job welcoming politicians and candidates here, and are probably too easy on them. But we're learning how to engage with them - and vice versa.)
Thanks for the info. Brad is sharp enough to do well
in both worlds. The comment about the blogosphere having a low tolerance for issue avoidance seems spot on.
My hope is that the MSM will wake up and start acting as the watchdogs they have been in the past. If they continue to act like corporate toadies, then they will become increasingly more irrelevant. I wonder though if that will be possible with much of the media worried more about its bottom line than quality reporting. That torch may in the process of being passed.
Person County Democrats
His stance on the SOA
I appreciatte his stance on most of the issues I find important so that is why I find his stance on the SOA so troubling. We missed cutting off the funding by six votes and he was one of 41 Democrats who voted to continue funding.
"jump in where you can and hang on"
Briscoe Darling to Sheriff Andy
I got there late and had to leave early
As far as I know, the topic didn't come up. He's explained his vote (which, like you, I disagree with) and I'm not sure there's anything else to say about it.
I can handle a few disappointing votes in an elected official. But not a lot of them. I'll take Brad any day.
What is his explanation?
What is his explanation? I've never heard him say.