Utah Sen. Chris Buttars Slapped On Wrist

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Friday February 20, 2009 · 12:44 PM PST

2009/02/20 · 12:44

Earlier this week, video and audio footage of Republican Utah Senator Chris Buttars was released with very hateful and incorrect statements about the gay community. Buttars has a history of this sort of thing. Last year, he was removed from his committee chairmanship because of what is commonly referred to as the "black baby" comment. This time it will likely be referred to as the "pig sex" scandal.

This time the quotes aren't racist, but rather bigoted and hateful about the LGBT Community. Video, audio and transcripts below the jump.

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Friday November 09, 2007 · 12:23 PM PST

2007/11/09 · 12:23

The latest ~~buzz~~ spin seems to be that Barack Obama and Ron Paul ought to be running mates, in one fashion or another. Let's do a comparison and see how that might work out.

Lobbyists
Paul voted NO to H.R. 437, to require lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations, May 2007.
Barack Obama has spoken out against such bundling.

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Wednesday October 03, 2007 · 9:06 AM PDT

2007/10/03 · 09:06

Rob Miller posted Utah Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Holland's remarks to the Committee on Education and Labor regarding the recent tragedy at the Crandall Canyon Mine. As I read through it, I couldn't help but think that Wayne represented the best of what the Democratic Party is all about. He is standing up for people who can't do it themselves, making a way for them to be able to in the future. Sometimes we (Democrats) are accused of wanting to support people who just won't do it for themselves, but this is part of why I think that view is skewed.

Misty Fowler

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Sunday August 19, 2007 · 9:11 AM PDT

2007/08/19 · 09:11

This morning as I was cooking bacon, and had time to myself without the hustle and bustle of life, I wondered how I'd gotten to this point in my life. The point where I'm the Chair of this group, Utah for Obama, as well as Field Director for an area of Salt Lake for our county Democratic Party. Barely more than a year ago, my life seemed plenty full, between children, my boyfriend and work. How have I found the ability to add in the responsibility of helping out the county Democratic Party, as well as the one of leading a group dedicated to getting Barack Obama the Democratic Nomination this coming February?

More importantly, why am I doing this? It would be so much easier to throw myself into work, make some more money on the side to support my family and pursue my own interests, of reading, computers and living the good life. And it occurred to me that I felt threatened by our government. My children, and the life I'm living, are at risk because America chose poorly in the last two presidential elections.

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Just got off the phone with our next President, Barack Obama

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Thursday June 07, 2007 · 12:59 PM PDT

2007/06/07 · 12:59

I just got off the phone from a conference call with Senator Obama, who I fully believe not just can but will be our next President. I am the Chair of the Grassroots group, Utah for Obama. This weekend, there is a nationwide event called Walk for Change, and I am organizing the one in Salt Lake City. Because of that, I was invited, along with several other members of Utah for Obama, and leaders of groups from other States, to participate in a conference call with the Senator. It was a very uplifting experience, and I'm glad I was able to be a part of it.

Follow me in for the summary.

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Tuesday June 05, 2007 · 9:54 AM PDT

2007/06/05 · 09:54

The Leahy-Specter "Restoring Habeas Corpus Act of 2007" is coming up for a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee in a few days. We all know how important this is.

I challenge each of you to make 1 - 2 phone calls, depending on whether your Senator is on that committee. Follow me in.

Misty Fowler

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Saturday May 12, 2007 · 10:57 AM PDT

2007/05/12 · 10:57

Marriage is a religious institution, and to extend it to gays would take something from the religious values that marriage holds.

So, keep marriage to the churches, and out of government.

Misty Fowler

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Thursday May 03, 2007 · 2:56 PM PDT

2007/05/03 · 14:56

Need some dirt on Giuliani, Mitt Romney, or even John McCain? Democrats.org has collected it all for you in one place.

There's even a PDF of an in-depth report on all of the Top 3.

Misty Fowler

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Tuesday May 01, 2007 · 11:11 AM PDT

2007/05/01 · 11:11

MoveOn.org is organizing a national effort to hold rallies tomorrow against Bush's veto of the will of the American people. We'll be having a rally here in Salt Lake City. I confirmed with the group organizing it that they are indeed working on it. ~~I will update this with the details as soon as they announce it. In the meantime, clear your schedule tomorrow (probably in the evening is my guess).~~ It will be at 5:00 PM at the Federal Building, and is being organized by The People for Peace and Justice.

As of now, MoveOn.org ~~does not have an event finder for this rally, but they usually do~~ has an event finder up. ~~They put the call out less than 30 minutes ago, though. I will update this with a link as soon as there is one.~~ In the meantime, please post comments like "Salt Lake City Rally Details" if you know of an event like this in your own area. Let's get the word out, so that attendance at these events will be as high as possible. Make our voice heard.

Misty Fowler

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Sunday April 22, 2007 · 9:06 AM PDT

2007/04/22 · 09:06

Almost two months ago, I watched as Ben and Jerry, of Ben & Jerry's, visited Stephen Colbert's Report to unveil a new flavor of ice cream:

Americone Dream

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Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream

I can't find it either! Impeach Bush!

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I found it, and the Americone Dream does equal happiness!

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I found it, but then realized that the Americone Dream is meaningless.

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Pie! Mmmmm!!! Willie Nelson's County Peach Pie Ice Cream!

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Bush's Surge Proven Credible

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Wednesday April 18, 2007 · 10:34 AM PDT

2007/04/18 · 10:34

I'm pretty sure that the above title is what Faux News would print, in this story about at least 160 people who died today from a car bomb in Baghdad. France 24 has the sub-headline as "An avalanche of car bomb attacks on Shiite districts of Baghdad slaughtered over 160 people in all and delivered a savage blow to the credibility of two-month-old US security plan."

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Friday April 13, 2007 · 3:31 PM PDT

2007/04/13 · 15:31

The Gavel today has this statement from Nancy Pelosi, regarding the First 100 Days of the new Democratic Congress:

Pelosi: End of First 100 Days Is Only the Beginning of a New Direction for All Americans

"From the first hours Democrats held the majority in Congress, we have worked to provide a new direction for the American people.

"Beginning with the first 100 hours, the House passed, with broad bipartisan support, legislation to make America safer at home; make our economy stronger and fairer; make college more accessible; make health care more affordable; advance embryonic stem cell research; and bring us closer to our goal of energy independence. We restored openness and accountability to our government with tough ethical reforms.

Follow me over the fold to see the rest, and to see what Madame Speaker says will be tackled next.

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