Thread: Keeping track of how politicians benefit from amnesty etc.

A web site dedicated to pointing out conflicting interests of canidates and issues would be neat.

I wonder how much band width that would require?

Here's two sources for info on politicians:

http://www.opensecrets.org/

http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?ti ... gresspedia

http://www.votesmart.org/index.htm

Oh yeah, you're right DJ! Conflicts of interest are serious problems for politicians. Sorry I missed it in the first post. That's great to point out that Pelosi has a vested interest in obtaining AgJobs legislation. I think there are plenty of Democratic Representatives who are waking up to the fact that illegals are robbing employment from Americans. This is going to get much worse if this nation goes into a bad recession. But if Democratic leadership is reprimanding them, then start exposing the leaders. Great idea! Maybe some actions in their home districts would help.

Thanks for the resource. It is VERY IMPORTANT to base information on solid information and avoid unsubstantiated reports (or gossip). As William often says, "Where's the link?" We would have to avoid anything that appeared to be slander obviously. Looking at how a politician benefits and then how he or she votes gives a very accurate picture. Is this someone we want to support? Then tell him so. If his behavior and voting demonstrate that he is working against what is good for our citizens, then let him (and everyone else) know that as well!

Originally Posted by DJ

Thanks for the resource. It is VERY IMPORTANT to base information on solid information and avoid unsubstantiated reports (or gossip). As William often says, "Where's the link?" We would have to avoid anything that appeared to be slander obviously. Looking at how a politician benefits and then how he or she votes gives a very accurate picture. Is this someone we want to support? Then tell him so. If his behavior and voting demonstrate that he is working against what is good for our citizens, then let him (and everyone else) know that as well!

Looking at contributions is one way. Is La Raza or other pro-illegal groups giving money to them? Is there money being laundered and given to them?

Thanks carolinamtwoman, The open secrets site is a great reference for where the money comes from.

This site is interesting...choose the name of a federal politician and get all kinds of financial info like stocks owned, etc.

http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/search_cid.asp

Looking at contributions is one way. Is La Raza or other pro-illegal groups giving money to them? Is there money being laundered and given to them?

Yes. That's excellent. The benefit could be anything from votes promised, contributions, or increased business. The most impressive of the bunch would be those who could benefit from voting a particular way--but who chose not to because they have character and morals.

This would have to be big. Noone could be left out. It would have to include state and local Representatives and anyone(politician) that has any thing to do with Illegal Immigration. Alipac members would have to put on assignments.
We're talking every State and City.

One way to pick up news is: Any Alipac member can become a News Editor for any city or State
http://www.topix.net/member/editor-appl ... azleton-pa , up in the right hand cornor of the page you can change the location.
I'm an Editor for "Hazleton. Pa.",
http://www.topix.net/city/hazleton-pa Also an Editor for Ohio and Mich.