Who's Playing Who For A Sucker?

The following text is from one of my two representatives in the 27th Legislative Dist. of Tacoma, WA. The way it's written - the choice of words and phrases - and the overall tone of the information is a perfect example, in my view, of just how misleading it is to the constituents. Granted, because most of them are dependent on the state government for their subsistence, or they're ideology aligns mostly with such tripe, so they're happy as clams to learn this information. However, those with conservative views may not care for what they see going on.

It will be my pleasure to make a few observational remarks regarding this message and lay out a few uncomfortable facts about it. Please scroll down to below the dashed line for these remarks. Immediately below is this reps. message:

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Dear friends and neighbors,

It's been just over a month since the 2018 session concluded, and all bills passed during the session have now been signed into law. Most go into effect on June 7th. For a complete list of bills signed into law this year or in previous years, click here.

In this newsletter, I'm focusing on a package of "Access to Democracy" bills signed by the governor on March 19th. These historic election reforms are one of the victories of the 2018 session. They will help increase participation and improve representation, both of which are necessary for a healthy democracy. I'm proud our state is leading the way on this. Last month, I spoke at the student-led March For Our Lives Tacoma event, and I can say with certainty that youth are paying attention and want their voices heard. This year, we're making it easier for them and for all Washingtonians who are legally eligible to vote to register.

See below for more details on each of the bills.

[Meeting dates & location have been omitted from this portion of the total message.]

It's an honor serving as your representative.

Sincerely,

Access to Democracy bills signed

State lawmakers passed several election reform measures this year, many with bipartisan support. These measures aim to improve ballot access, increase campaign finance transparency, boost turnout, give local communities the opportunity to elect more reflective and responsive leadership, and ensure the security and integrity of our elections:

The Washington Voting Rights Act (SB 6002) - Allows communities that are systemically disenfranchised in local elections to work collaboratively - rather than through litigation - with their local governing bodies on remedies, such as districted systems.

Same-Day Registration (SB 6021) - Permits same-day voter registration, allows in-person registration by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or online or mail registration within eight days of the election. 

Automatic Registration (HB 2595) - Provides for the automatic voting registration of individuals who have received an Enhanced Drivers license from the Department of Licensing.

Youth Voter Pre-Registration (HB 1513) - Authorizes youth to pre-register to vote at age 16. Once they turn 18, they will automatically receive their voter ballot.

DISCLOSE Act (SB 5991) - Requires disclosure of large donations to non-profit organizations who participate in political activities.

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First off, I wish to point out what some may not realize. When the Democrats were not in control of the Legislature, their messages were constantly harping on how the Republicans were screwing up their efforts to accomplish anything. Now that they took control of the legislature last session, all of a sudden everything they say is so positive and happy... as though whatever they do is all wonderful and helpful to everyone. NOT!!!

Just exactly what does this person mean when stating that their actions "... are necessary for a healthy democracy." What type of democracy is this referring to, the pure type where we have two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner, or is it a representative type where all views and issues are taken into consideration in order to make a decision? Notice that the word "healthy" sounds good, but isn't defined. The same goes for the phrase "Access to Democracy". Is this person implying that somehow the opposition party is deliberately taking steps to "disenfranchise" some of their constituency from participating in the governing process?

As for the paragraph just below the color graphic... a lot of good more laws about transparency are going to do; like the Democrats are honoring the existing ones! And reflective and responsive leadership? Puulleeeese!!!! What laugh it is that it is being claimed that the Democrats are ensuring and securing the integrity of our elections. Ever heard of the phrase... the fox is in the hen house?

Moving on to the next point, this person's involvement in the March for Our Lives event in Tacoma tells us plenty about her position is when it comes to promoting future radical leftist "non-thinkers", or ignorant followers of the anti-second amendment crowd. Note carefully the sentence which follows about voter registration! This is clearly implying that she is pushing for the popular concept floating around about getting voter age changed to an even younger age which will garner the left even more voter base beyond the illegal immigrants already in the country upon which Democrats can use and prey on to achieve their socialist agenda.

How can I say this? Simple, just look through the color graphic used in her message of "Access to Democracy" bills she's touting. Same day voter registration? Liberals must believe that ALL individuals registering to vote on election day - up to 8 pm - are as honest as the day is long. If you believe that, I've got property on the moon I'd like to sell you.

However, I've not gotten to the two big illegal manipulations they pulled off in the session's last days. In the final days of the session, the Democrats monkeyed with Initiative 940 and blocked people from voting on it. This established an extraordinarily dangerous precedent. Now, Tim Eyman has filed a lawsuit against the state on it. 

More importantly, the Democrats raided the "Rainy Day Fund" of $700 million. Why's this such a bad thing? Well, back in 2007 the Legislature and voters of the state passed a constitutional amendment establishing the Fund. In 2011, the Legislature passed another constitutional amendment strengthening the Fund. The Constitution mandates that extraordinary revenue growth "shall be transferred" to this Fund. This was in response to a circumstance the state went through in prior years whereby the state was teetering on the edge of insolvency. This legislative session the Democrats ignored this requirement. The Constitution stipulates that the Legislature is to take revenue out of the Rainy Day Fund with a 60% legislative vote. The Democrats ignored that too. Again, Tim Eyman has filed another lawsuit on this as well.

If this doesn't raise alarm bells for you, then you need to pay closer attention to what's going on under your noses folks!