Yesterday, I received a routine newsletter from my representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, Warren Davidson. I have little or no respect for this man or his policies, did not vote for him and would not vote for him if he were the only candidate on the ballot. However, I receive his newsletter because a) one needs to keep tabs on what one’s elected officials are doing, not that you can believe a word they say, and b) I like to annoy the heck out of him by responding to each one. Below is his latest newsletter …
Dear Friends,
Congressman Davidson voted against H.R. 1, the For the People Act, as this deceptively labeled legislation would put our free and fair elections system under federal control, infringing on several Constitutional rights. H.R. 1 is the top item on Speaker Pelosi and House Democrat’s policy agenda for the 116th Congress. Congressman Davidson introduced several amendments to H.R. 1 that would protect free speech, uphold states’ rights, and defend nonprofits from political targeting by the IRS. He led a debate on these amendments this past Thursday on the floor of the House.
Addressing anti-Semitic Comments
On Fox News Radio Congressman Davidson also reacted to anti-Semitic remarks recently made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar this week. He told host Todd Starnes that America is not an anti-Semitic country, yet Congresswoman Omar has continued to make anti-Semitic remarks. Congressman Davidson said that if there is any place where these comments would be out-of-line, it would most certainly be the Foreign Affairs Committee, of which Congresswoman Omar is a member.
New Executive Order Aimed at Lowering Veterans’ Suicide
President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at decreasing the number of veteran suicides and creating a task force of state and local groups to raise awareness of the crisis. The new task force created by the executive order will create a grant system like the Housing and Urban Development VA Supportive Housing program, which provides funding for state and local programs that help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing.
Davidson Receives Defender of Economic Freedom Award
The Club for Growth recognized Congressman Davidson this week for his consistent defense of economic freedom and pro-growth policies in Washington. This year, only 25 Members of Congress (20 House members and 5 Senators) will receive the Award.
Second Amendment Visit
Congressman Davidson met with a group of gun owners in West Chester this past week where he discussed two gun control bills, which he opposed in the House. He spoke with the group about how these bills would have made it harder for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry and use a firearm.
Thank you for taking the time to keep up with the work I am doing on your behalf in Washington and at home in Ohio. I encourage you to stay connected with our office through my website , Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter pages. It is an honor to represent you.
Sincerely,
Warren Davidson
Member of Congress
Don’t you hate it when someone refers to themself in the third person? So much more I could have said, would have liked to say, but short, sweet and to the point is always best … these guys have short attention spans.
Davidson won in a special election in June 2016 to replace John Boehner after Boehner resigned. He then won again in 2018 by a 68.76% margin … obviously my neighbors have no sense. He is a member of the ignoble House Freedom Caucus, that most radical of all conservative elements in Congress. They aren’t even well-liked or respected by their own fellow republicans.
Predictably, Davidson is anti-women’s rights, anti-LGBT rights, opposes the use of renewable energy, has an “A” rating from the NRA, wishes to repeal ACA (Obamacare), supports maintaining a “numerically superior” nuclear arsenal, supports Trump’s border wall and a ban on Syrian refugees, supports a “Judeo-Christian” national code of morality, and more. In other words, he is against We the People and for a Christian/military complex. To put it kindly, he is a fool of the most dangerous sort.
I responded briefly, touching only on two of the issues raised in his newsletter …
Mr. Davidson,
I just read your latest newsletter and I have a few questions. Are we, the people you are elected and paid to represent, supposed to applaud you for voting against legislation that would serve a number of purposes, including taking some of the corruption out of the election process? And are we to applaud you for opposing sensible gun legislation that might … just might save some lives? Thus far, you are the antithesis of what this nation needs and what the majority of We the People want. You’ve licked the boots of Trump and of the NRA for long enough, Mr. Davidson. Unless you show some accountability and responsibility, I will work as hard as I can to see that you are voted OUT of Congress next year.
Jill Dennison, tax payer, citizen, VOTER
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Dear Friends,
Dear Jill,
Rep. Davidson fits the profile to a tee, of a supporter of President Trump who only has to cater to the president’s base of voters. There was not one update that he provided that did not make him look like he was a FOX TV pundit.
If I were in the dating game, and my date mentioned his admiration for President Trump. I’d run like the dickens to get as far away from him, as possible.
Hugs, Gronda
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Yes, Warren Davidson is among the worst of them. Sigh. Now, if I were in the dating game and my date mentioned being a supporter of Trump, I would run, yes, but I would first bash him over the head with whatever object was nearest! I am not feeling kindly toward Trumpeters these days! 😀
Hugs!!!
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Plus, this is a bit off-topic (well, not really) – I think you’d ‘enjoy’ this blog post: https://human-wrongs-watch.net/2019/03/11/lady-liberty-indifference-and-hate-by-one-man/
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I definitely enjoyed that … and it was so spot-on! All of it was relevant, but the part about the domestic abuser trying to isolate his victim and how Trump has pulled us out of all global relations with our allies really gave me a chill. I also had to think about the fact that in some cases, domestic abusers end up killing their partners. Sigh. Thank you for sharing that with me!
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Not exactly comforting, I understand, But then again none of it is comforting.
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No, there is no comfort zone these days, except a false one for those who wear blinders and drink the Kool-Aid.
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I think you need to be less ambiguous when you reply. Let him know you don’t actually agree with everything he does and says. *grin*
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I think you’re right … I have tried so hard to be polite that my message may not be getting through! Okay, I shall be more ‘straight and to the point’ next time! 😉
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We must be careful not to judge too hard. It’s possible he lives in such a dilly-doodle world he might not be aware he is actually Congress Davison, and just thinks this congressman is a real swell guy, just the sort he would share a beer with. And gosh-aww-crimmony he just likes to write about the guy.
Next time you are driving along and see a warning sign ‘Dip in the Road’ keep a look out for him.
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Ahhhh … rather a dual personality, eh? I was somehow incensed to realize that he had held his little meeting with the gun freaks just 3 miles from my home. Probably a good thing I didn’t know it at the time, else I might have stormed it, trusty rolling pin in hand, and bashed some heads. I’m in that sort of mood at the moment. Yep, a dip is indeed what he is!
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Now there’s a thought Jill. A Rolling Pin Club 😃
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You’d be surprised how great a weapon a rolling pin can make! 😉
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I can imagine 😃
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Jill, well said. I applaud your efforts and boldness. Honest Americans need to shine spotlights on such behavior,. The GOP has truly lost its moral compass and does not represent the ideals we must aspire to. This is from a former Republican who left many moons ago before Trump. Now it is far worse. Keith
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Thank you, Keith! I know that it may do no good, that the congressman himself likely doesn’t even see my letter, but I still think we have to try and keep trying. Otherwise, we just stick our heads in the sand and let them do whatever we wish until one morning we wake up and there are tanks in the streets.
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Jill, agreed on all counts. We must keep trying. Maybe you should send your letter to the paper. Keith
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Hmmm … perhaps so. Thanks for the idea!
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Good for you in writing back! I need to take the time to do that.
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If nothing else, it annoys them to receive so much negative feedback! I also put my posts that pertain to them on their twitter feed … 😉 I am a royal pain when I choose to be 😇
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LOL! You go girl! 🙂
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🙃 Gotta find ways to have some fun in these trying times, yes?
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Hello Jill. I do not get newsletter and every time i have written to my hard right congress people, I either get a form letter or simply get ignored. It is very frustrating. Hugs
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If you go to their website, there should be a place to sign up for their weekly newsletter. As I said, it is all propaganda, but it gives you a chance to see what they’re doing and to vent at them if you wish. Yes, when I write to mine, I usually get either a canned response or nothing at all. But, every now and then I get a genuine response, especially from the democratic senator, Sherrod Brown. Hugs!
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Great post!
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Thank you!!!
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I have often received newsletters from the local congressman, in this very Republican district. Typically, the newsletter are messages of praise for motherhood and apple pie. They finish up in the recycling bin.
Fortunately, this Republican congressman was defeated in the last election. I have not yet heard from our new Democratic congresswoman.
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Yes, I get regular newsletters. Fortunately, my congress people are Dems. 😀
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I’m jealous! One of our senators, Sherrod Brown is a democrat, and a good guy, but Davidson, and the other senator, Rob Portman, need to go!
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