Ben's Previous Attack
on Free Speech Rights:

Deciding Who Gets To Speak and Who Doesn't
In June 2010, Ben Chandler co-sponsored the DISCLOSE Act, a.k.a. "The Grass Roots Gag".The DISCLOSE Act would have placed undue restrictions on freedom of political speech, hitting grass roots groups and small businesses the hardest. DISCLOSE would not have touched unions and other major Chandler contributors.
More on the DISCLOSE Act: click here.

Defeated Dem Congressman Suing Pro-Lifers for Loss of Livelihood!

8/17/2011 Free Speech Update: Pro-Life Organization Susan B. Anthony's List is being sued by former Congressman Steve Driehaus of Ohio. Driehaus voted for Obamacare, which most analysts agree allows federal funding for abortion. The pro-life organization ran advertising educating Driehaus's constituents regarding the funding. Driehaus was defeated.

The former rep has filed federal lawsuits for defamation of character and deprivation of his livelihood. According to a SBA List spokesperson, "Congressman Driehaus wants the exclusive right to describe his votes to his constituents." The Obama-appointed judge has agreed that the case should proceed to trial.

"This ruling means that anybody criticizing a candidate is in danger of a defamation claim."
...lawyer for SBA List.

Ben Chandler Free Speech Is A Problem

Ben Chandler: Free Speech, Information Have Worked People Up!!!!

Obama and Ben have the perfect recipe for moving the country "forward" and living in peace, love, and joy! Leave the tough stuff to the experts; the "professional politicians"! Go about your business with a good attitude. Everything will work out...if you would just turn your back long enough to let these 2 operators operate!

Here's their advice:

Obama Press Conference, July 2011; Ben Chandler WHBN Radio August 10. 2011

In an appearance on WHBN Radio Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Ben Chandler repeated past assertions that freedom of expression is at the heart of discontent regarding the direction of the country. Following is a montage of Ben's comments about our free speech and free press rights.

Clips are, in order, WHBN Radio 8/10/11; In Chandler's Lexington Office, Aug. 2010; Speech to Commerce Lexington, January 2010; Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Apr. 2010.

Ben's approved approach to informing the public:

Clips, in order: Speech to Kentucky Democratic Party, Feb. 2011; Boyle County Chamber of Commerce, April 2010.

In the first short bit, Ben asks the Kentucky Democratic Party, "Do we ever know a time when we need Public broadcasting more than we do now to get the word out to people?" Ben then reminisces about the days when the only available information came from the 3 networks, "the gatekeepers of the news." They all broadcasted the same news; only that which was selected for citizens to hear.

Groucho Marx Saves America!

The repsonse to Obama's unveiling of his AttackWatch snitch site was a barrage of one-liners hitting cyberspace via Twitter. American Thinker wrote a great article about the wisecracking conservatives, and the welcome relief of laughter! A sampling:

"Hey, #attackwatch, I saw 6 ATMs in an alley killing a job. It looked like a hate crime!"
"I'd like to report my neighbor - Bob, for surreptitiously scraping the Obama sticker off the bumper of his Prius."
"My neighbor won't give me all her money even though she makes more than me. Look into this please."
"I just found out that Janet Napolitano is my baby's father. Can you let him know? Thanks."
"Obama's ego is blocking my view of the sky."
"If I tell you my boss said something bad about Obama, can I get his job?"
"Hey #attackwatch, I found a website lying about Obama, it's called whitehouse.gov."
"My neighbor seems to be a bit of a freethinker. Should I take him out quietly tonight or wait for backup?"
"I just parked my private jet in a handicap space, left it running & bought lemonade from little girls in yard w/o a permit!"
"Can you follow the #attackwatch timeline in the original German...?"
"I'm reporting my mom. She said Obama needs a good spanking and a grounding with no ice cream."
"Dear attackwatch -- the federal family showed up a week ago --- and they won't leave."
"If I report ten times do I get a real watch? With secret decoder features? Please advise."

It's hard to beat a good sense of humor! Thank you, America!!!