Good morning Bobby & everyone! There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. Richardson and NBC deserve the 2006 Eclipse Award of Merit, hands down! :)We can all never thank Dr. R enough for all that he has done for Bobby and countless other animals! The award should also be given to Tim Woolley for allowing his website to be the focal point of Barbaro and Alex for all of your hard work & dedication every day since May '06 keeping us all informed! Thank you to all! :))

Bobby, I hope you had another good night,and I hope that your day ahead is even better than the last! :)

Good Morning Alex, Bobby and Team Barbaro

Ruth Ann - I heartily agree with everything you said.

Re: today's vote on the anti-slaughterhouse legislation - please (those of you who can monitor the vote and outcome) post the information here for the rest of us. I'll be at work and then will go right to my riding lesson. I'll try to check back during the day from work. I'm going to have a hard time concentrating on anything while waiting.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Janice

Good morning, Barbaro, Alex and all of Barbaro Nation!

I hope you had a good time grazing with Peter yesterday, Barbaro. Did he catch you up on all the news at Fair Hill?

I want to say how proud I am to count myself as a member of this group that is doing some very important work. I was not able to do much - emailed the one state rep who I thought was not on board and received the standard "Thank you for your input" reply - but I was cheering for all who were fighting the good fight in the battleground states. I will be watching for the results - I have faith we will win!!!

I agree that it is a sure bet that Dr. R. and the staff of New Bolton Center will be the recipients of the Eclipse Award of Merit. Their dedicated work with Barbaro and other large animals speaks for itself.

Good morning sweet Barbaro - follow doctor's orders and grow ever stronger today.

Although no one can predict accurately right now what Barbaro's place in history will be, it is certain that we are certainly in the presence of greatness. That is a sure bet too !

Another tedious day of waiting for the outcome of all the work for HR503. Praying for a positive outcome. Thanks to all who gave their hearts and souls to this campaign. God bless you.

Have a good day Mike and Foggy.

rosemary

Marge in Maine
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I have been meaning to ask you,where in Maine
are you located?
We moved to Tampa,after 2 decades in Old Orchard
Beach,and my husband is a born and raised "Dexter"Boy.
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Good morning Barbaro,you keep up the good work,
surely you are one of the most loved horses,ever.

Finally, the major news outlets are picking up on HR503 - this is the first morning there have been stories on the front page at Google News. This one from the Washington Post caught my eye:

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Brenda - I live in Sidney, halfway btn. Augusta & Waterville. Not a native, tho' - from away ;-)

Good morning, Barbaro...it's nippy here in CT...NO, that doesn't mean you get to nip everybody, it means it's chilly. Hope you get to go outside today with one of your loyals fans! We've been working very hard for all your equine family...now all we can do is wait for news.
I'm going to work (rather come there and help you with puter issues), but I wish you a day of love and blessings and healing!
BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART
Your pal Nancy in CT...with the 2 kitkats!

GOOD MORNING, ALEX

Thank you very much. You've made so much possible with this website. Look what went on here yesterday - many compassionate people working for the good...Let's hope for a good outcome today. We are forever grateful to you, Alex.

I think Dr. Richardson has revolutionized the treatment of injured horses. The full extent is not even known yet. Many horses who were thought to be mortally wounded will now be saved and have full and happy lives, due to the Richardson-Barbaro Effect. He deserves all the recognition for what he's accomplished..

SORRY FOR TAKING SO MUCH SPACE, BUT THIS IS WELL WORTH THE READ....

Stretch Drive for Saving Horses

By Andrew Cohen
Special to washingtonpost.com
Thursday, September 7, 2006; 12:00 AM

This do-nothing Congress this week can finally do something about the shameful business of horse slaughter in this country. It can tell the foreign-owned corporations that kill our horses to grace the tables of the French and the Japanese -- and pay little federal tax for the privilege of doing so -- that we no longer will tolerate or permit the indecent destruction of the living symbol of American heritage.

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, which comes to the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, bans the domestic slaughter of horses for human consumption. You read that right. There isn't already such a ban on the books. Last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 94,000 U.S. horses -- tens of thousands of them perfectly sound and fit -- were killed for food at three foreign-owned slaughterhouses (two are in Texas, one is in Illinois). The businesses get the horse from contractors who buy them dirt cheap at auction, inhumanely kill them through vivisection (the cutting into of a living animal), and then sell and ship the meat overseas to our horsemeat-eating friends, allies and trade partners.

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You would think that this political dynamic -- Whose side are you on? All the pretty horses or the freeloading foreign killers? -- is precisely the sort of tug-at-the-heartstrings issue that would generate overwhelming support during an election year. And, indeed, the bill has broad bipartisan support. Rep. John Sweeney, a Republican from the Northern horse state of New York, has teamed with Rep. Ed Whitfield, a Republican from the Southern horse state of Kentucky, and together they have fought for many years to get the measure to this critical point. According to a recent poll, 68 percent of Americans do not support the slaughter of horses for meat.

But, in spite of those overwhelming numbers, the anti-slaughter act also has some very powerful bipartisan enemies in Congress, on the House Agriculture Committee and elsewhere, who are trying to scare their colleagues off this legislation by arguing, among other whoppers, that the practice of slaughtering horses is akin to the practice of assisting in suicides of terminally-ill or painfully-alive humans. In their anti-matter world, the slaughterers are angels of mercy dutifully saving doomed horses from an otherwise worse fate-- neglect or starvation. It is an argument that is as grotesque and as foul as the practice the bill aims to stop.

"This is not a bill that will improve the treatment of horses," said the lead opponent of the measure, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), whose House Agriculture Committee in July tried to poison the pending legislation by attaching to it amendments that would kill both its letter and spirit. "Preventing the slaughter of horses," Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) added, "does nothing but increase the economic strain on families who can no longer afford to care for them, stretch already thin budgets at rescue facilities, and increase the chances that horses will suffer as they become unwanted or old."

But nothing in the Slaughter Prevention Act prevents a horse owner from humanely euthanizing his or her old or sick horse. And so far nothing has prevented the slaughterers from mistreating the horses both before and during the killing process. Right now owners sell their unwanted horses for a few hundred dollars to agents for the slaughterhouses at grim auctions. Surely that is not, in the words of Rep. Goodlatte, "a legitimate industry" the legislation would "destroy" by "government fiat." It is a sick and miserable business that has no place in the life of a compassionate nation. It's no wonder that the mayor of Kaufman, Texas, which is home to one of the three slaughter plants, wants it closed for good.

Opponents of the measure also make an "owners' right" argument. They say that preventing the slaughter of horses deprives owners of a right to dispose of property the way they see fit. But Congress does that all the time. People around the world eat dogs and cats. Can you imagine such an industry surviving in America? Can you imagine any right-minded person making an argument that a dog owner has a right to sell his animal for food and that the government cannot have say in stopping him from doing so? There are plenty of laws in this country that prevent humans from doing despicable things to animals. The only difference with this despicable practice is that there are oily lobbyists on hand to defend it.

Horses helped build this country. And even today they enrich the lives of millions of Americans. Our immense response to the champion Thoroughbred Barbaro's injury -- the cards and emails and flowers are still pouring in -- demonstrate that the regal and loyal animal still holds a special place in our hearts. Now, finally, Congress can do something about that. Our legislators can perform an absolute good. They can side with the horses and not their killers. They can side with common decency in the treatment of animals or they can side with people who fire a metal rod into a horse's head and then hoist it up by its rear legs before cutting its throat. Congress has made so many bad choices this term. Or it has chosen to do nothing at all. This time it ought to be different.

Andrew Cohen is the author of Bench Conference, a lawyer, and the part owner of two standardbred horses. He also is part of a group that saves horses from slaughter, retrains them, and then puts them up for adoption.

Good morning, all!

Alex, first, thank you for your incredible support through this site. I am still sickened by what I saw on Nightline last night and my only source of strength today will be knowing that this is a place where I can be connected with my favorite horse and all the wonderful, talented people who have dedicated their time and energy to such an important cause.

Bobby, hope you had ACN and the day ahead will be filled with tasty grass and visits from friends.

Foggy, may the chemo make you strong and give you the will to overcome just like Bobby is doing.

To all, we need another miracle today. WE CAN DO IT!!!

'morning, y'all

'morning, Alex

thanks for the update to get our day off on the right hoof!

Good Morning Alex and all...
Alex I am very envious of your beautiful sunrise as down here in the Foothills, it has been rain, rain, and more rain! About five days so far!

Good Morning Barbaro........stay healthy sweet horse and I'll check on you later.

LITF praying for you too!

What has happened to Special......anyone???

Hello! I just discovered this site yesterday. I'm very touched by all that happens here to help Barbaro and "his" staff at NBC, as well as the dedication in supporting HR 503. Thank you all!

Since I see many poems shared here, I thought I'd post one I wrote a few days ago about Barbaro. I'm not the rhyming type, so I hope my short freeform verse will be ok :-)

God is in his body,

A pumping engine roaring.

There in the race.

There in the break down.

There now, in healing.

Legs, feet, heart.

God is in his body,

Thundering,

now whispering

Go, go, go, go--

I'm crossing fingers and legs for the vote!

Alex: Thanks for the update.

Anxiously awaiting the results today on HR 503. Had a lengthy conversation with a dear family friend, Reed Hillman, last night - running for LT Governor in Massachusetts. He is well aware of this bill and has made some phone calls for us. He wanted me to send some faxes to the NC folks so I did, early this a.m. I also shot out 3 emails to Sean Hannity regarding his impulsive remarks. He is entitled to his opinions, I am entitled to mine. A hypocrite he is for showing the world pictures his children drew for honoring the memory of Steve Irwin - an animal lover - yet putting down the horse slaughter bill - amazing.

I cannot stop getting the gruesome pictures from that slaughter house video out of my head - how can any human being allow this to happen and how can those men in the slaughter houses do what they do? I'd like to shoot them in the head with a metal rod!

Keeping my fingers crossed for today!

Hiya, Bobbey! Wishing you a glorious day filled with grazing time, sweet prince. Nikita is sleeping in on a cool but sunny morning. Got to head to work now. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Joann- I loved your poem!!!! Some of the best don't rhyme and are just simple but to the point like yours.

Alex- Thanks for the 2 links to the articles. If Dr. R and NBC get an Eclipse then I feel better because Bobby will be part of that. Even if he doesn't get his own.

Good job everyone with HR503. I have to leave to work out of town this morning (or I wouldn't be up at 4:30am PST) but I will check back tonight and hopefully see good news.

Ashley

morning Bobby. Keep pushing ahead, we are so proud of you. we love you. Dr. Richardson and staff should win Eclipse Award, so deserving and have changed many lives. Also ALEX FOR PRESIDENT.Thanks again Alex for all your concern and updates.

Have a great day Barbaro!

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Does anyone see a way that we can comment on the Fracture artcle that Alex posted from Thoroughbred Times? I want to respond to the comments at the end. People paid attention to B because he was GREAT race horse. Yes, he is still accomplishing wondeful things and always will, however unfortunately no one would have paid much attention if he had not won the Kentucky Derby in such spectacular fashion. I am getting a bit frustrated that people seem to be forgetting this.

firs
t, beloved barabro, as i thank tim and alex for what they have created here,SUCH AN OPPPORTUNITY ,REDEMPTIVE AND NOBLE, i want to say that the reaosn i am here is that this horse , our bobby,
has a legacy irrefutable=
he is a champion
look at his intelligence and courage and skills in handling the tragedy that befell him.
.so valiantly.
.sure, we learn about the best of equine medicine..but it is his heart and obvious talent and soul
that has consumed me. and informed my daily life..period...and i suspect ,.from the posts and the wonderful folks i read about here ,
they might agree wiht me.
.he is a messenger ,a magnificent exampk
le of perseverance under fire..and i dont seem to be the only one who recognizes that his voice is raised up high..and we are blessed to be alive to witness all the greatness that others rise to as a result of EVEN SEEING HIM ON TV ..RUN..\
ike the wind.
.in total grace and skill.

so barbaro,
we are getting it.together--.thank god..and i want to honor you.
.let you know
i hear you loud and clear
..i will raise holy hell if this bill does not pass..in your name and in the name of the voiceless who have undully suffered for years...
dearest barbaro=
have a beautiful grazing day..free of germs and pain and do not worry.
.we are here..such glorious wonderuful folks..
secondly,
mary ohio, from the discussion board is fab..she made a list of the guys who are not on board .check out and call oaklahoma ,arkansa..the list goes on. that is what i am doing. BE SURE THAT YOU SUPPORT NO AMENDMENTS BUT THE ORIGINAL HR503.
.THEY TRY TO CONFUSE US..WithTALK .
.i spent all day on the phone yesterday and there are wonderufl poeple on the hill but also a lot of characterrs who are unbelievably crude, cruel and selfish..for a factlooked at their records inhuman roihgts and citizen care et all environemnt..awful records....i was alwaus polite but i wanted to scream get a life. you bums..how dare you sit in congress wiht such morals and lack of ethics..
so we can vote em out.
believe you me..
lastly, thank you alex again
for the super inclosures today--you shuld get all awards..this is the real thing..like paul revere..
and i am thinkng of all the wonderful souls who trecked to the capital and i am so grateful.
i notice that on google has added alot of organizations are tyring to hook up on barbaro when in deed they may not always be so altruistic..
i dont know this for a fact but i do know not eveyrone has the same ethics..and as long as our bobby is in good hands..god bless NBC and kennett florists..WE BELIEVE..i am happy as can be..
bless eveyrone today and give em hell..i am going into the second round of tel. calls at eight.
the operators on the board in congress are so wonderful..i got several of them laughing real hard when i said i was after darth vaders..and that i was a barbaromaniac..that felt real good..to laugh when i felt like crying.

in the light and in the circle, i believe..in miracles..we got one every day rihgt in fornt of our eyes. thank you lord..all these magnificent people..
martita

Good morning to you all. Wonderful news about Dr.R. and the staff at NBC, they have worked hard.

Sweet Barbaro, please continue to heal and stay strong, and keep your spirits high. God is on your side, and loves you.

Thank you Alex for the updates and all you do.

Call Mrs. Hart, State Rep for Penna. last night and she said she was going to support HR 503. We will see!

Prayer for Lot in the Fog. Remember to keep the candles lite for both.

Have a nice day and stay safe everyone!

Gods Speed to our boy!

Carol-Pittsburgh

Lats last night I saw the Eclipse Award mention for Dr. Richardson and staff. It is very deserving!

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Joanne,

I'm glad you discovered this site and joined us. Thanks for the lovely poem.

Deb G.
Thankfully, I didn't watch the video. I know I would have gotten sick - literally. Some of the things I read were enough to make me not want to eat at all yesterday. I wonder too, as you do - who could work in those slaughterhouses? I know people need work, but there has to be a limit on what you do for $$$. And in our economy with the low unemployment rate, there are other jobs. available.

Horse Hands Across America

Janice - a proud Barbaromaniac

GOOD MORNING ALL
GLAD TO HEAR BARBARO IS HAVING GOOD DAYS AND NIGHTS. KEEP HEALING BARBARO.
BETTY

hi everyone

Keep the candles lit for Bobby, Foggy and Mike

Send your intentions that our Congress people have the strength to end horse slaughter.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates - the mass media has forgotten about Bobby and ignored Foggy.

Praying, in your name Barbaro, that Congress and this Administration come to their senses and overwhelmingly pass HR503. It would be a good start back to a moral society instaed of the greed, corruption and immorality prevalent since the year 2000.

Good morning Barbaro and everyone in Barbaro Nation!

Joann - Welcome! That was a beautiful poem and it really brought the picture to my mind. No need for rhyming when you can make that happen.

Congrats to everyone on your hard work yesterday. I made several phone calls to NE reps, talked to some nice people, and sent some faxes. Hopefully it helped in some way.

ShellyA, you ROCK! Thank you so much for keeping us informed from DC!

And thanks to the multitudes here yesterday who kept us going and those who cheered us on. This COMMUNITY has made me so proud!

And last but never least, THANK YOU ALEX AND TIM for allowing your website to keep us informed on Barbaro, the racing world and issues that we can be influential on (and even those we can't!). If there is an "Eclipse" award out there for Best Website, you deserve it, hands down!

Have a great day everyone and let's keep our fingers crossed!

Linda R

I agree with Martita, we should all raise "holy hell" if this bill does not pass overwhelmingly. Barbaro deserves as much, as do all the silent creatures so abused by the slaughtering fiasco. Makes one ask, what kind of society do we live in?

Good Morning Sunshine! Good report from MM from last night!

NO DOUBT Dr. R and team will win the Eclipse!

BIG DAY TODAY. Waiting on pins and needles!

have a good day all! Thanks Alex and Tim for the site.

Ro & Brady

Good Morning Team Barbaro,

It was compelling to see everyone in action yesterday - going after their State representatives - and seeing democracy in action. I hope and pray the Bill passes today. Your work here will certainly help make the difference, as it appears it will be a close one.

My guess is Barbaro's legacy will carry on in many respects. We're already seeing it here.

Go Barbaro and Go Team Barbaro!!

I agree! White house is next. I fought the Veterans Administration, even going to the Whitehouse for 5 years and WON in regards to the Agent Orange related death of my father. My mother is set for life and I created a database in Massachusetts to assist other veterans and family members for federal benefits. I also help now in North Carolina. NOT GIVING UP IS THE BEST THING WE CAN DO. RATTLING THE RIGHT CAGES WILL EVENTUALLY STOP THIS SLAUGHTER.

Morning All,

Thanks for the update Alex. Praising God the our Bobby did well last eve.

Well today is the day! Can you guys feel the energy in the air! Since I don't get C-span at work, I will rely on the family here to keep me updated on what transpires.

Much love to all!

Jazz

Good Thursday morning to Barbaro, Horse of Forever...!
Good Thursday sunrise to Fog, Horse of Fight and Feist...!

To everyone working their tails off on HR503, per Maid M:
This vote occurs on an eclipse (no kidding!) day. And whatever its outcome, you've already made a massive difference and started the ball rolling towards necessary change -- evidence of which is already available, with more to come during the next two weeks/two months/six months. She also reminds that true change occurs over time -- just like Barbaro growing hoof.

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D'Anne:
There's a post last night from Key West Sally.

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Steve:
Mass media 101: Positive news = Bo-ring...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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Deb G.
Thank you for your post! Inspiring....
This is what i love about this site & the people I've met! I have met real fighters & heroes!
Man the Carrots.....
jan

Janice:

I agree. Workers in the video seemed to be Mexican (I would even imagine illegal aliens). I was literally ill watching the video and wondering how could they do this. It took 3 - 4 shots on average to render a horse unconscious and some were NOT EVEN UNCONSCIOUS when they were hung. Sickening. The woker even missed the head and hit horses in the neck, side, etc...OK, I will stop the graphics as it is a horrible thing. I sent the video to ALL reps I could yesterday and even to my friend, Reed. He called me so quickly in absolute disgust. Yes, the video is hauting and gruesome, but it is a visual aid to show what is really going on and the memory of those horses in the video will HELP to stop what is going on.....

Sadley, the reality of the video will help us in this cause. I actually cried watching it and I have a pretty tough constitution.

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!!! Hope you had a good night.
You are on my mind 25/7 and I can't wait for the day they tell us you can go home. You have ACD and I will check on you later. LOVE YOU B!!!

CONGRATS to everyone at NBC!!! You guys are the BEST!

Karen - TN

Thank you Friar Tuck. I was asking yesterday and didn't get a reply and was worried something had happened to her. I'm so sorry for her owners...prayers to them.
Rainbow Bridge for Special...we'll see her someday!

GOOD MORNING BOBBY HOPE YOU HAD ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT. BE GLAD WHEN DR. RIC IS BACK. GLAD TO HEAR MR. PETER TOOK YOU OUT TO GRAZE YESTERDAY. WISH THEY WOULD TAKE SOMEMORE PICTURES. REMEMBER EVERYONE LOVE YOU AND IS PRAYING FOR YOU EVERYDAY. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY AND I WILL BE BACK THIS AFTERNOON.

LOVE KATHY

Jan: You are welcome. As a group here, we can all do this! The efforts of those like ShellyA are catamount to the slaughter bill. I wish I could be with her right now! Even if something goes wrong today, we CAN'T STOP here - I was prepared with a binder for the Whitehouse, it made front page headlines and news channels up in Massachusetts. I had to write, call and contact politicians and so many others. I think they actually got sick of me in Boston at the Federal Building. Anyway, never stopping for your cause speaks volumes. If enough folks get together on this, they have to listen.....unfortunately, the slaughter houses run deeper than we can imagine from a financial standpoint, thus, things can be difficult....

To Janice and All,

Horse Hands Across America!
That be me... Linda Lee
It came to my mind, but I give God the credit for what I think that is GOOD.

Who came up with this?
Horse Hands Across America
Janice
Posted by: Janice from Florida at September 6, 2006 08:57 PM

Horse Hands Across America!
Keep the Faith!

Kathy ...8 yrs....
You probably are the youngest "maniac" looking in on Barbaro. I'm impressed with your post......you write well for your age. Stay aboard and God Bless!

Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery. Thank you God that miracle follows miracle, and wonders never cease.

Magnificent Steed! Another day closer.

The Light of God surrounds you
The Love of God enfolds you
The Power of God Protects you
The Presence of God watches over you
Wherever you are, God IS.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Sweet Beautiful Bobby, have another comfortable day. It would be such an honor for Dr. Dean and New Bolton to win the Eclipse.
Foggy, think green pastures and blue skies while we pray your chemo is working. Shrink, tumors, shrink!

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D'anne
Special passed away. Not sure of the details.
Family, try to stay calm today. I wish I could follow my own advice, since I am at the point that if I see the "gentlewoman" from NC who is opposed to HR503 hogging the floor one more time, I'm gonna throw something!
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles, Believe in Barbaro.

Congratulations to Dr. Dean Richardson & NBC on the wonderful, and MUCH DESERVED award.

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Anyone have Toby Keith connections? He has a large thoroughbred farm in Oklahoma. He may another celebrity that would be willing to help with the Anti Slaughter bill? Maybe he would be willing to write a song?

Mary S

I have seen you post "The Light of God..." and it brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.
Thanks for the uplift.

Please Lord, grant that the representatives votoing will pass the HR503 to prevent these atrociities...
ACN,grazing with Peter,seeing Michael, hey Bobby
nice day for you and today will be even better.
Alex you should also receive an award for all you have done to keep us in the B Loop!
NBC, Kennett Florist also can never be thanked enough for their efforts.
BELIEVE IN BARBARO-THE LEGACY OF MIRACLES IS JUST
BEGINNING!!
The effect of Barbaro is immeasureable in venues that no one ever guessed would be impacted..from human,to canine,to legislative to world...you go B go B!!

Please Lord, grant that the representatives votoing will pass the HR503 to prevent these atrociities...
ACN,grazing with Peter,seeing Michael, hey Bobby
nice day for you and today will be even better.
Alex you should also receive an award for all you have done to keep us in the B Loop!
NBC, Kennett Florist also can never be thanked enough for their efforts.
BELIEVE IN BARBARO-THE LEGACY OF MIRACLES IS JUST
BEGINNING!!
The effect of Barbaro is immeasureable in venues that no one ever guessed would be impacted..from human,to canine,to legislative to world...you go B go B!!

I just wrote to Ray Paulick, editor-in-chief of the Bloodhorse, commending this site and specifically ALEX and all his hard work. There must be an award for journalistic merit and promotion of the sport of horse racing.
If there isn't one, someone needs to create it because this website would be the winner, hands down!!

Thank you, Alex.
Carol
San Diego

Thank you God for the miracle of The Fog, and for his right and perfect healing. Guide, inspire and direct those responsible for his care, as Divine Order manifests in every situation concerning The Fog. Let each caregiver see him with love and compassion, and with thoughts only of The Fog's highest good, and belief in his healing. Divine Love fills every cell of his body with healing light, and all that does not serve him, is now dissolved and dissipated in a right and perfect way. God Bless The Fog, and all who love him.

Love, Light and Protection for The Fog

My daughter and I watch the replay of the Kentucky Derby often.

At the first turn there is a horse very far back, alone and away from the pack. Madison always says, "Mommy, look at that poor horse, he's all the way in the back". The first time she said this, I said to her, "At least he tried as hard as he could, he should be very proud". Now she repeats the same to me whenever we watch.

To those who worked so tirelessly for HR503, no matter the outcome, you did everything possible. You tried and you should be very proud.

Barbaro, you inspiration. This is your legacy in the making.

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Glad to hear Barbaro continues to do well. I had not been able to get on the internet for the last two days and was a little worried, but I knew if something unexpected had happened, I would see it in the news.

The news is big here!

Programs they are 1-2 yrs. behind.

I contacted the office of Gingrey, Marshall, Bishop (he supports the bill), and Senator Chambliss.

I explained to them how upsetting it is to hear people from the Middle East say that the Iraq War was because the Americans wanted the oil. This would show the Middle East people that again it is about money, another reason for them not to like the Americans.

Everyone was pretty nice, except one was letting it go in one ear and out the other.

Can't wait to see my phone bill! Yuks!

I can't see, my eyes are tired and I am shaking.

This is so upsetting it makes me cry. I refused to even go to the articles describing what is done to the horses. I will stop

Lord God, wrap HR 503 in Divine Love and Divine Order. Open the heart of every member of Congress, and let them clearly hear the voice of the horse, and feel the Magnificent Spirit of the horse. May they vote with their hearts, and their conscience for the highest good of all.

Love, Light and Protection for The Boys

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D'Anne - I was very sorry to hear about Special. I noticed you have asked about her for several days. God bless her, her connections and you.

Love, Light and Protection for The Boys

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Deb G.
I have a real soft spot in my heart for Massachusetts and all of the good souls of that state. When my son was first diagnosed with autism, we moved from rural Ohio to Massachusetts sight unseen for better, more appropriate programming.
The wonderful, caring people there addressed our son & family impact in amazing ways!
I really regret our decision to move back to Ohio to spend time with my father-in-law after his stroke. Yes that time was special, but our son's future has suffered. Not much here to address his needs.
jan

Good morning sweet Barbaro,
What good news about your Doc and the staff at NBC, they deserve the Eclipse!!

ACN is just what I wanted to hear. May your day be filled with beautiful sites and sounds. Enjoy your time grazing, it it so vital to your recovery that you spend time outside.

LITF, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

I pray all goes right with the vote today.

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Lisa Morin
You mentioned watching the Kentucky Derby many times. I have saved quite a few of the videos on UTUBE but I can't find any with the replay...commentary and all. Would you give me direction as to where I can obtain and see the video?? Thanks!

###### Mary S. , - from your lips to God's ear.
Greed is very strong to fight, and so is ignorance. May God bless HR503 today.

Barbaro , God has blessed and is blessing you, you great wonder of a horse. Keep healing, strong one.

Alex , the update today was outstanding. So informative and interesting. You must have put in a lot of time and I appreciate it so much.
Thank you , thank you.

D'Anne
Go to
www.kentuckyderby.com
The video starts playing automatically (right corner)
I watch it all the time!
"And it's Barbaro...The undefeated Barbaro...!"
Enjoy!
jan

Morning, Barbaro! Glad you had a good visit last night, you are such a lucky boy! Have a good day filled with eats, treats and a nip here and there!

God bless Barbaro, make him strong and healthy.

God bless Foggy, shrink those tumors.

God please give those voting on HR 503 the wisdom, courage and conscience to do the right thing. Please let this injustice and cruelty in our nation stop, for it shows such a total disregard for your beautiful creation, the horse.

Saying lots of prayers for justice, Barbaro and Foggy..

Please Lord, give our Representatives the Grace to see the light and to do the right thing: pass HR503 without the watering down amendments. Barbaro and all his wonderful relatives deserve this at the minimum. I am so proud to be amongst all the Barbaromaniacs.

Hey guys...

It is so good to start the day with such positive news...Dr. Dean Richardson and NBC represent the very best in us...their dedication and determination have shown us just how wonderful they are and how lucky we are to have them looking after Barbaro...

Today will hopefully be a day in which our tireless efforts are realized by the passage of HR 503. Should we not succeed, it is simply the beginning of more work, more focus, and more grit...We will never stop in the fight to end horse slaughter...we will never surrender to the lowest common denominator...we will do it for our horses, our families and for our country...
they deserve nothing less than our finest efforts...

I could hardly sleep last night thinking about HR503. We have done a great job providing a last minute push. No matter what, this is an issue that has been raised to the forefront. Our local news here in St. Louis covered this story all morning long. Even if this bill doesn't pass today, it will soon. We just have to keep fighting. Lets hope our fight can end today.

Barbaro, keep up your fight. We love you!

Thanks jan.........Music to my ears!!! Got goose bumps when you said "And it's Barbaro....The undefeated Barbaro...!"

And Barbaro say's : hay it's me bArbaro...undefeeted champeen...jus wach me go!

God bless the Maniacs!! What big hearts you have!

Well, the big day is finally here. C-SPAN will start coverage in about 30 minutes.
Let's all say a group prayer.....all we can do now is wait.
Thanks to everyone who worked tirelessy on this issue.

Pam, Shannon and I will be watching and posting updates here for those of you who are unable to watch.
LEt's get them!!!!!

GOOD MORING ALEX!

I was moved by yesterday's posts, the outpouring of good work on behalf of the horses. Nothing could be more beautiful than this. I will be tuning into the hearings today when I can, and crossing fingers, toes, ears, knees and anything else I can find including my eyes as we await the vote. Poltics -- you only lose your power if you give it up. This group is so strong... thanks for being there for the ones who can't vote. If we don't win on the vote, we'll win another way... remembering one of the TX plants just got shut down due to environmental violations. Staying positive about the progress here! Hooray to all for all your good work. -- Cheers, Susan in Saratoga

Re the White House not supporting HR 503, not a surprise. It's an industry, even if all the profits go overseas, without paying taxes, while it forks over lots of PAC $. It would not be the only corporate deal like that. What is amazing is some Republicans are not fond of the French, and the French are getting the last laugh here.

Good morning Team Barbaro! Good to hear all is well with our special guy. Continued hope that the chemo works for LITF. Here's hoping for a successful outcome to todays vote on HR503!

I LOVE watching the replay of the Kentucky Derby. I have it saved on my favorites and watch it all the time....over and over.....I guess I'm obsessed! It really makes my day to watch it. I highly recommend everyone watch it daily! A sublime performance by BARBARO!!!

Does anyone know if the Jacksons's press conference from earlier this week was taped and can be seen? I would love to see their testimony on behalf of all the horses.........

Did we ever get a final tally on the $$$ for the Barbaro fund in honor of Dr. R? Maybe they're still counting the $$$$.

Socorro,

Try not to pay attention to them. I know its hard, but their minds just can't fathom us actually caring for somebody other than ourselves. You have to have a memory that goes farther back than when Bush took the oath of office to understand what is going on, and I am afraid a lot of people just don't think back farther than that.

Glad to see Barbaro is doing fine. Thanks, Alex for the update

Good Morning Bobby and Foggy, my prayers and thoughts will be with you today as I sit and watch the votes come in. Ignore us today...we are going to be very busy making sure you guys are protected.

So, so sorry to hear about Special. I will pray for all involved.

We did a great job yesterday and last night on HR 503...I believe we did make a difference.

proud to be a Barbaromaniac...yeah!!!

ALEX.....last night I raised a glass to toast you and Tim....for allowing all of us to be informed so well. This site is up to the minute with news thanks to updates and reading comments.

C-Span has a link to watch the house meeting today.

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D'Anne,

Sorry to hear about "Special." I too noticed you asking about her and had hoped some good news would come out.

Alex: On a business trip in Buenos Aires (I saw the race track - situated so that those who cant afford to pay to get in can still watch the races). The greatest thing though is this website - Here I am so far away and yet I can still find out what it going on with Bobby and the legislation...Thanks again for all you do....Thanks also to all BarbaroManiacs who have worked so hard for the anti-slaughter bill.

Lisa in Colorado

Jan: Sorry to hear about your son's autism although I have a soft spot for this situation, which I do not feel is an actual illness (not sure if you feel this way). I have a friend with an autistic boy. He is beyond intelligent with so many things. Very advanced. I will say prayers for you. Massachusetts is a GREAT state, has its issues, but a good place to live and you just can't beat Maine, NH, VT for healthy, low crime living. I miss it and visit family frequently (military keeps me at Fort Bragg right now).....

ShellyA: ANXIOUSLY AWAITING NEWS - look forward to the updates!

Guys, I did watch the "Nightline" piece last nite and commented on the discussion boards so will not go into details here. BUT, not sure if anyone else caught it during the broadcast when they went to break, but the message boards on the building directly behind where they were doing the live show, had a quick note, something to this effect: "Dr. Dean Richardson....Barbaro...etc. and his progress" so that is still so news-healthy. I had so many tears in my eyes from seeing the segment I could not get the whole effect, but thought that was such a bright spot to see.

Cathy from North Carolina

Posted by: Susan H at September 7, 2006 01:33 PM>>>>

And I say we use this fact in our correspondence!
Giving the French a free ride with the sweet tax deal and yet the French won't allow the slaughterhouses in their country. America is doing France's dirty work.
jan

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Deb G.
Making me smile...!
Thanks!
always say it isn't the autism that drives me wild....It's some of the "regular" people that we have to deal with...
Very similar to what we all are experiencing here with HR 503......
jan

Here is a website to listen. Can anyone listen to what is going on in the "House Committee of Agriculture?" Being here in the Middle East, it isn't allowing me to listen.

http://agriculture.house.gov/hearings/audio.html

Good morning Barbaromaniac's! Good morning Barbaro! I pray you have a healing day today...grow hoof grow..Bobby you are such a special boy! Love you lots!

Hoping for good news on HR503.

Praying for LITF, for those tumors to shrink.

Thanks Alex for everything!

Congratulations Dr. R!!

JOANN...glad to have you...and a welcome addition you are - LOVED your poem! Just curious...how did you find us here?

Nancy

OK, BARBARO NATION .......

ARE WE READY TO RUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-BLE TODAY!

MAKE OUR MARK IN THOROUGHBRED HISTORY?

OK, HERE'S WHAT WE NEED TO DO ...

EVER HEAR OF THAT SONG BY JOE COCKER FROM YEARS AGO CALLED "YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON?"

WELL, WE NEED TO CHANGE THOSE WORDS TODAY TO:

"YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HAT ON!!!!"

SO WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW, STOP AND GET YOUR BARBARO HAT ON YOUR HEAD AND NOW YOU CAN SING ...

"YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON!!!!"

IF YOU HAVE A MINUTE, GO TO HR503 RIGHT NOW AND LIGHT 1 CANDLE FOR VICTORY TODAY .... IF EVERYONE HERE JUST LIT 1 CANDLE, WE CAN LIGHT OUR WAY TO VICTORY!!!

OK, READY, SET, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CSPAN.org has it live. Right now is their call in show, but the debate should start soon.

is there someplace I can watch the hearings on the internet???

Good Morning, Barbaro Nation!

I e-mailed the White House this morning asking how Mr. Bush can be pro-life if he does not support HR503???? Is pro-life only applicable to humans?????

Anyway, will put the TV on shortly and start to pray and send energy like I've never done before (I'm waiting for cable people to arrive so I'm at their mercy and have to be home today).

To Friar Tuck and Maid Marion - right on with the eclipse info...peak is around 2:50 EDT this afternoon. This is a strong transformative event,but there is another solar eclipse in 2 weeks that will augment today's lunar eclipse.

Speaking of eclipses, if Dr. R and his team win the Eclipse award...can we throw him and NBC a HUGE party???? (maybe that way some of us locals could see B for a few minutes....I'll do nearly anything for 5 minutes with Barbaro...) Alex, can we rent out the Whip for an evening? We could have such a celebration...

Alex and Tim, thank you again for this site. I'm overjoyed to see so many people coming here - for comfort, for building a family, for being informed and for being political activists.

Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, thank you for just being the enlightened, compassionate people you are.

Take care, everybody.

Healing and Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

BARBARO, ONLY A FEW MINUTES LEFT BEFORE WE HEAR THE FATE OF MANY OF YOUR BUDDIES, YOU'VE DONE SO MUCH TO HELP US WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT I BET. HOPEFULLY DR RICHARDSON HAS TOLD YOU HOW MUCH YOU AND HIS STAFF HAS HELPED BRING ATTENTION THE HR-503. YOUR NAME WAS MENTIONED ON NIGHTLIGHT LAST NIGHT. GLAD YOU ARE STILL FEELING WELL.

BIG CONGRATS TO DR R-- HE DEFINITELY DESERVES IT FOR ALL HIS HARD WORK AND LOYALTY TO THE JACKSON'S AND BARBARO--AND ALL OF US OF COURSE!! I'M NERVOUS!!!! I WATCHED THAT HSUS VIDEO- VERY UGLY!!!- WORSE THAN NIGHTLINE EVEN.

LOVE AND BIG PRAYERS THIS MORNING FOR BARBARO, EVERYONE AND ESPEICALLY HR-503, CHERYLG

Lynda:

WOW!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Great Website!!!

Well, my friend, here we go....it's on!! LEt's say one last prayer together.

OH MY GOD, IT'S ON!!!
BIG PRAYERS,
CHERYL

It is 10:01 EST...I am listening to Congress in session,on C-Span. I was able to get the live video by going to c span.com and clicking on the proper items.

Good morning sweet Bobby.

Sending you blessings and lots of love for another good day of healing and grace. Winning the derby in such fashion showed your lineage and training, winning this race shows us your courage and spirit. It's so amazing how you have inspired so many to achieve such mighty goals. You truly are a champion above others...a horse for the ages.

Hr303 has brought so many people tog to fight for humane treatment of our beloved horses...watching Niteline's segment brought me to my knees. I will be lighting candles and praying for a good outcome.

Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard for those who cant speak for themselves.

I believe that Dr. R and NBC team deserve the Eclipse award of Merit also but they are already champions in my mind.

hugs y'all

Hi Barbaro family,

Checking back in for an update - nothng yet - I can hardly sit still waiting.

Linda Lee - Horse Hands Across America - do you mind if I use it in my postings? It just seems to describe what is going on here on TWR and I love it.

Deb G. and everyone else who is committed to fight to the end to close these slaughterhouses - I'm with you on this - until they are closed forever or my body is no longer breathing - whichever comes first.

Janice

Socorro YW

Doesn't it look like not many members are present??

The Rep (R) Poe is stating the party line for
sticking to matters that are more important.

Horses should not be the priority...border control should.

c-span
It's the morning hot-air fest!!!!
jan

Basically, the speeches now being given are political statements that actually seem to be campaign speeches...

The actual debate on the issue has not begun...no one has spoken on this matter...as yet

Where are our REPRESENTATIVES?

The rep from Houston (D) Green restated that other issues are more important and is now speaking about other matters...

They are using the time allowed to distract the whole issue.

It seems that the only ones there are from Texas!!!!

Good morning everyone!

It is a beautiful morning here in Atlanta. Our zoo just welcomed the birth of a baby Panda. A very rare event. I hope that is a good sign and that HR503 passes today!

Congrats to Dr. R and team. Alex you and Tim should be included too for all of your work!

Barbaro enjoy your day!
LITF hope the chemo is helping!

So far just two from Texas.

These speeches now are basically free campaign ads...if you cannot watch the proceedings...you are not missing anything...they are talking about border security, working families and the likes...

Thank you Alex for the great update. Praise be to God!!

Jus twanted to let you know that I spent the better part of yesterday writing reps and senators from our district. One of them is Rep. Barton. When I was in high school, I played tennis with Joe (Barton). He replied to my email this a.m. and acted like he didn;t kow who I was!!! Probably played no less than 100 times over several years. Anyway, from the tone of his email, I could tell he won;t be supporting 503. I just emailed him back and told him that he was caving into special interests (namely the American Veterinary Med. Assoc. and the slaughterhouses), and that I would remember this day when I go into the voting booth. What the hay! I don;t owe that guy squat, except for ANOTHER butt kicking on the tennis court.

Socorro is absolutely right...

Hi Team barbaro!

Thank goodness our boy had a good evening report!

I read the article linked by Alex written by Andrew Cohen and I posted a comment on his Benchmark thanking him for his support and the media exposure on the slaughter issue. I gave him this website and wrote how we were rallying for the cause!

THESE REPS ARE REALLY MAKING ME MAD!! I'M ABOUT TO SLAUGHTER THEM!!
CHERYLG

And this guy from WA is supposed to be WITH us!!

I think we're in trouble

We all need to stay united if this thing doesnt go through. We are getting big #'s now in several states. I'm sure that when women wanted to vote they didnt want that either, but we eventually won. So if we dont win this battle we need to stay organized and regroup to win this war. Jen

Dermott (D)Washington...is saying this is to paraphrase a ridiculous issue...

They are trying to stifle debate on the issue and make those who support it look trivial...

Some of these people are just brutal!!!

Thanks for the wonderful updates this morning, Alex. A much needed reminder of all the good in the world, and all the beauty of the natural world around us.

I suspect this is true of far too many of us this morning: I slept fitfully, and awoke exhausted, with a knot in my stomach that won't go away, wondering what will transpire today in Congress.

Now we're just waiting for the verdict, which is always the most difficult part of any trial because one can only be passive.

Thinking ahead to the worst case scenarios and plotting broad-range strategies if we have to go again.

MEANWHILE: Alex, who is Chappy, please? You mention him/her almost daily and I'm quite curious! Is this the horse that is campaigning to unseat you?

OMG...all these people making fun of this act are ones that are supposed to be WITH us!!!

Barbaro, Hi Sweetie, hope you are doing well today. It is beautiful here in Ohio. Have a good day, enjoy the grazing, a little nipping and stay strong. Keep looking forward!

LITF praying for you, too. Hope you continue on the path of recovery.

To Alex: Bless you for the continued updates, you are priceless.

Dr. Dean Richardson, what can I say,..you are so deserving of any award. My congrats to all up there.

HR503...keep me posted on vote...We can do this, too!

We are underway...

Good morning Barbaro! ACN! ACD! Keep it up boy! Have a beautiful day and I'll catch up with you later on. Love & prayers

Prayers that the anti-slaughter bill goes through. Congrats to everyone who worked so hard on this.

Believe in miracles!
Believe in Barbaro!

How ya' doin' Fog? In our thoughts & prayers constantly. XXOO

We are underway...

Interestingly...Pallone(d) is also saying this is not a topic that is appropriate ....other issues are more important...Basically, the dems appear to be taking the republican argument of a few days ago and are turning it against them...

I must be dumb as a rock - but why are the Democrats putting this all on the Republicans??? I thought this was a non-partisan deal? I'm confused!!!

Here come the amendments...

They are reading the bill...

debate will total 120 minutes

then bill will be considered for amendment

Geeee I thought it was JUST THE REPUBLICANS who hated this bill. HMMMMMMMM....

Shelley A-
Thank you for stepping up to the plate. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

I would like to help defray some of your travel costs. Please email me lrlnyc2003@yahoo.com

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Sorry people for the double post...

They will read the bill as written without amendment...then the committee will report the amendments they have made to the bill...

Sally,

they're just trying to knock the republicans for not bringing up other issues like security. They are using this as a forum to say the republicans are wasting time

Good morning to all;

The legacy of Barbaro will live on, it is not the fact that he is an amazing horse, nor a Kentucky Derby winner. But his legacy comes from his spirit and his will to live. He is a fighter and so are all of the family on this website. That will be the legacy. He brought together many good people who work hard for the welfare of all animals. I applaud all of you!

Love this morning to Barbaro and LITF. Keep fighting and I'll keep praying.

Light a candle for the anti horse slaughter bill. My rep is in support of horses.

Alex, thank you for this website. Hope you get another goodie basket soon.

NBC, Dr. R and all the docs and staff really deserve the Eclipse award...absolutely.

Have a good day outside Sunshine. Hope the weather is good for you.

The anti-slaughter issue has taught me I need to pay more attention to who I vote into Congress.

These guys are creeps!

Let's keep our faith and hope!

They are talking about the bill

Nancy: Thank you so much! (And thanks to the others that mentioned liking the poem. I'm still a little shy about sharing my poetry, but I thought this seemed like the place for that one.) I found you guys through researching polytracks yesterday. I do a lot of online activism and animal welfare issues are one main area of concern for me. After Barbaro's accident, I wanted to do what I can for racing safety, which I know little about. So, I was doing long overdue research on polytracks and found you all somehow through that. You guys are terrific and make me feel not so crazy about all the praying and good thoughts thinking I do for B. I'd been keeping up with his progess mainly through the NBC/UPENN vet site. Now I can keep up with him everyday here!

Dear God, please send strength to Foggy to handle the chemo, and wisdom to his people and all those helping him!

God Bless and protect Foggy and Barbaro!

And praying for HR503 to pass ~~~

Rep Diaz-Balart of Miami is speaking...

he is saying that the house has passed such measures in the past...the slaughter houses petitioned the USDA to skirt the issue and continue to operate...

This act will prevent the slaughter for human consumption and their transport for this purpose...

He is urging support for the Bill

It's a shame they can't use their minute to show the video instead of talking

JoAnn

Welcome to the family!

SHELLY OR WHOEVER, WHAT STATES IS IT STILL LEGAL IN? THE ANTI SLAUGHTER PLANTS? DO YOU KNOW, OTHER THAN TEXAS & ILLINOIS?
THANKS,
CHERYL

Matsui(D) California is speaking for the bill...

Lisa NYC - I second that. Shelly A, please, please email me at gr8loon@yahoo.com

Linda R

Welcome Joann!

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SALLY IN KEY WEST....C-Span has it on their site....click on the live part...

What the hell is Matsui talking about????????

Pam

Don't they have to use this time for our bill now that it has been introduced? Why are they mixing other stuff in there

Typical democrat crap. They pretended to be for this bill, the republican leadership made this bill happen, and the democrats are using it against them.

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Guys, keep in mind that the votes really are already set...the speeches are made to let their constituants know where they stand on a miriade of issues and to get free campaign air-time...

These reps already know how they will vote so, I am sorry that you have to listen to this dribble instead of real debate on the issue...
But don't let it get you down...

Good Morning Bobby....
We're so glad you had another good day yesterday. Bobby, I will check in with you later as we're attending to some important issues that involve your brothers and sisters. God Bless you sweet boy. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

WHO IS THIS MATSUI CHICK? CAN SHE TAKE UP ALL THIS TIME APPROPRIATED FOR HR503 BY DIVERTING IT TO OTHER SUBJECTS? CAN SHE DO THIS????

I AM SPITTING BULLETS RIGHT NOW BETWEEN HER AND ALL THOSE A$$HOLES THAT CAME BEFORE HER!!

I AM SPITTING NAILS!!!!!

Even Matsui who spoke so beautifully about the slaughter issue is now making fun of bringing this to the floor. The way they say "horses" like it's a joke

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CHERYL G INDY....you got them...2 in Texas and 1 in Illinois

What is happening to those who support the bill....they are making light of this!

Great updates today. We love you Big B. and mucho congrats to your Best Buddy.

Thank you, Alex.

Foggy - keep fighting fella. We are with you every minute of the day and night.

Special - you are surely an angel now. We'll see you again someday. XXXOOO

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Jen - YES!!! We will regroup!

How do we know that they wont kill the vote completely? I mean, there is barely anyone there now!!!

THAT'S TRUE PAMELA, I MAY NOT EVEN LISTEN TO THIS GARBAGE!!
CHERYL G

THEY AREN'T GOING TO TALK FOR THE ENTIRE HOUR AND 20 MINUTES ARE THEY?

They are, "fillibuster"

That means wasting the time allowed and not supporting the bill.

Welcome politics folks. This is how it is. We are barely going to hear anything about 503.

Lynda

You are right. They are using this against the republicans making them seem irresponsbile for bringing this to the floor

Hi all, Just checking in to see what's happening.
From skimming through the entries it seems they are Talking about Everything EXCEPT the HR 503.

Figures, your tax dollars in action!

Ro & Brady

To Everyone,

I'm anxiously waiting for the results of H.R. 503. I hope and pray with all my heart that it passes, with no amendments.

You all should be so proud.

They are reading the bill...

debate will total 120 minutes

then bill will be considered for amendment

Posted by: Pamela at September 7, 2006 02:17 PM

PAMMIE ... I THINK I HEARD THAT THE DEBATE WILL LAST ONE HOUR AND 20 MINUTES, NOT 120 MINUTES WHICH WOULD BE 2 HOURS. HOPE YOU'RE RIGHT AND I'M WRONG .... I'D MUCH RATHER HAVE A LONGER DEBATE BUT THIS MATSUI CHICK IS STRAINING MY LAST NERVE RIGHT NOW!!! IF SHE TALKS FOR THE FULL TIME, WE HAVE BEEN 'HAD!'

Hi all, Just checking in to see what's happening.
From skimming through the entries it seems they are Talking about Everything EXCEPT the HR 503.

Figures, your tax dollars in action!

Ro & Brady

Write to everyone and informed them election is coming up and we are spreading the word not to support anyone in office.

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Pammie,

Thanks for interpreting the event.

Horse Hands Across American

Janice

Thank you to those who can see or hear what's going on in the meetings for letting us know. A lot of us don't know what's happening so please keep telling us. THANK YOU

I would appreciate having a sysnopsis of any comments made by my Rep. Mike Honda.

Thank you.

Sorry for the double post. Don't know what happened.

Ro & Brady

GO SWEENEY!!!!!

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Lynda...the people bending the argument to make into something else were probably voting against it anyway...they can't come out and say I AM FOR HORSE SLAUGHTER....so they say they are FOR more IMPORTANT issues

R- JOHN SWEENEY (NY) IS GIVING EXCELLENT SPEECH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HORSE BILL.
CHERYLG

Sweeney (D) New York...is speaking against the amendments that are proposed (without telling us what they are) he is stating his position for the bill only

Our only true friend "Rep. Sweeny!"

thank you Sweeney!!!! Wonderful!!!!

ALREADY SEE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING
ARTICLE in WASHINGTON POST SAYS IT ALL !!!!!!

VERY LATE LAST EVENING....I TOOK THE BULL BY THE HORNS and EMAILED THE NON SUPPORTIVE MEMBERS FROM MICHIGAN STATE and SEVERAL OTHERS and BELIEVE ME THAT WAS NOT AN EASY TASK GIVEN MY CIRCUMSTANCES.....BEING CANADIAN
THIS ISSUE TRANCENDS ALL BOUNDARIES.....IT'S AN ISSUE ABOUT THE MORALE FIBRE OF ALL HUMANITY!!!!!

I'M SO VERY PROUD TO CALL YOU ALL MY FRIENDS....

CHAMP....you should be soo proud of all your people today .....they have worked so hard to protect all your friends...we are not forgetting YOU Sweet Boy ...YOU are the INSPIRATION for ALL GOOD THINGS...REST and HEAL....congrats to Dr R for US....BE GOOD !!!!

THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL BLESSINGS TODAY
CONTINUE TO HEAL BOBBY...MIKE and THE FOG
MAY ALL KNOW YOUR POWER TODAY !!!!!!

WE BELIEVE !!!!!!

I LOVE YOU ALL DEAR FRIENDS....BLESSINGS Maribel

Did you hear Sweeney say that most people there were for the bill? Even though they are using their time to talk about other things

When you see everyone saying the same thing...(dems)...this is the strategy that has been adopted by the party...They are using talking points sent out by party leaders...that is why they all say the same thing...More important issues are at hand..But just remember...they already know how they are going to vote...

Lofgren (D) is for the bill

Shelley yea. This is all about politics though. They are using this time to run for office unfortunately.

Pam, the lady from CA said she is voting for it, but she made fun of it. "The Horsey Bill" this is sick.

The DEVIL himself is speaking "Goodlatte!"

GOODLATTE IS A BADA$$

Did you hear Goodlatte call it humane uthanasia?

I don't know if I can watch this...I want to jump through my TV. He's calling the horses dangerous that go to slaughter

Bobby, I hope you are as comfortable today as you were yesterday. I am thinking maybe you get to graze outside today too, probably. You are getting stronger Big Ole Boy and I think you are truly getting well. This is only the best news I can think of. If now, you would turn some of your positive energy flow to your brethern Fog, he needs some real energy right now. We all are all pulling for him and praying too. He may need a little push from someone famous-like you- whose been sick and pulling thru. Give him a little advice on how you can stay so positive in your time of adversity. You are amazingly strong and diligent. You are truly a super- horse my friend. I love you so very much, Barbaro, I am so happy and hope you are feeling frisky yourself. :)

WOW....rep Goodlatte (R) VA is up...we have heard a lot about them...he is asking what happens to the 90.000 horses that will live...he says this horses are behaviorly unacceptable...dangerous...to sell them is irresponsible...for certain horses this is acceptable...He apparently thinks he is protecting the public from horses.

Oh gosh, this is the guy with all the amendments. He is lying his head off about this.

YES SHELLY, I'M GOING TO PUKE, DO THEY DO ANY RESEARCH!!???
CHERYL

I want to put my fist through the computer screen and flatten Goodlatte.

WE WILL NOT FORGET THIS.

Goodlatte calls the legislation deceptive...it will not lead to horses not dying...says methods used in plants are human euthanasia..

I don't get it. Aren't there a lot of thoroughbred farms in Virginia? Why is this clown Goodlatte so against the bill? Who's lining his pockets to make him so against it?

They dont euthanize the horses!!!! What an idiot!!!!!!!

PLUS GOODLATTE IS A BADLIAR!! HE IS TWISTING THE TRUTH AND THE FACTS TO SUIT HIS BADA$$ AGENDA ...

I WILL NEVER, EVER DRINK ANOTHER LATTE ... GOOD OR NOT!!

Let's start getting these guys and women (not ladies) out of office.

How can he stand there and lie like that????

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ShelleyA

I am glad I'm not watching it, my tummy is in knots just reading the posts in between trying to work. Good luck

Ro & Brady

Rahall (D) is pointing out the amendments to the bill were filed late...a signal is being sent to torpedo this legislation thru amendments...

He supports the bill

ShelleyA, he can stand there and lie like that because he thinks nobody will ever call him on it. Plus, he probably figures his seat is safe and his constituents will never know what he did on this bill, so he can say whatever he wants.

Yea, why is Goodelatte SO against it?????

Anyone from Virginia here?

Can you investigate who his politcal money contributors are?

OH GEEZ, THEY ARE GOING TO "CHAT" FOR THE ENTIRE ONE HOUR AND 20 MIN!!!

Second that Socorro

Ro & Brady

Proud to have been raised a West Virginian! Go Rahall!!!!

I LIKE this Rahall guy!!!!

Great going Rep. Rahal!

Whitfield is GREAT. He's the one that was there Tuesday that I met

YOU GO WEST VIRGINIA, TELL THEM LIKE IT IS!!!

Thanks to all of you who are posting updates on the anti-slaughter bill. Am at work and cannot follow it other than on this website since you give great reports and impressions of what is going on...

HOLD YOUR HORSES (re Goodlate) I just had to turn off the sound to keep from crawling through the cable lines after him. He should be put in a shopping cart and wheeled off the floor of the house with a price tag on his... Meanwhile, the bill is going to pass. Breathe, everyone, breathe. -- Susan in Saratoga

With all of your postings, it reminds me of Mike C.'s "The Call!"

This is great! Don't like Goodlatte though.

LAURA, I LIVED THERE TOO, ONLY FOR 3 YEARS, BUT I ACTUALLY LOVED IT- WEST VA!!

THIS GUY IS A R- FROM KY, RIGHT?

Is this streaming online, and if so may I have the URL.

For those who do not have Cspan on TV...please post the link to watch the broadcast online

All Right Whitfield!!!!! He is really doing great!!!

Damn!
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My work's fire wall blocks "live streaming video" so I can't get the feeds from cspan.com!

Grrrrrr

Jazz

RAHALL ROCKS!!

I want to shake Nick Rahall's hand

Hey guys...not fair...all those empty seats and us having to sit here and watch

OH man BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH from Matsui. Run for office later dear!~!!

WHITFIELD'S A WINNER!!!

Remember to get Rep. Matsuri out of office!

RE FEDERAL JUDGES: Whitfield's speech. The TX law that was struck down. Now we see why it is so important to vote someone into the White House who will appoint fair judges, not load it up with corporate hacks. -- Susan in Saratoga

I don't get to listen in, so I guess I'll have to wait until this evening- swamped today.

the excuse that we don't stop this because we don't know what to do with unwanted horses is, in my opinion, akin to saying, "well, I'm bleeding, but haven't looked for the bandaids, so I'll just keep bleeding."

asinine.

my fingers, toes, and eyes are all crossed.

CSPAN

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cs_cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

Mary S.
Thank you for your consistent prayers each and every day for the Boys! Even when I am so busy to post something I can always count on your positive and uplifting posts!

Thank you Heavenly Father for the miracles you are besotting each day on Barbaro. And thank you for touching and healing the Fog.

They are voting! PRAY HARD!!!

Pam
Is this voting to debate the issue or pass the bill????

what are they doing now? Voting to Vote????

WHAT ARE THEY VOTING ON NOW? IT SAYS H RESOLUTION 981 ...

THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH US, RIGHT?

PAMELA...don't have the link....I was there earlier....just go to C-Span and click on live on the house meeting..it will take you there

Thanks Alex for posting interesting and relevant articles for us.

It can't be the actual vote...no one is there

10:50 AM....taking yay or nay vote "on resolution"...will take 15 minutes. I am not sure if this vote is IT or not...will keep you posted.

Pam

What is happening???

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

This is the link to Live C-Span. -- Susan in Saratoga

...so far,more (R)s than (D)s supporting the bill....what's up with that?

I'm not sure but I think this vote is whether or not to bring it to the floor for a full vote.

Am I right, Pam?

Basically they are voting on the RESOLUTION (not the actual bill) to amend the act..

THIS HAS TO BE IT, THEIR HOUR AND 20 MIN IS RUNNING OUT??

I think this is the vote to agree with the resolution without the amendments. I think.

IT IS THE VOTE

WHAT'S A PROCEDURAL VOTE ON HR 503?????

I can't see to good, but it looks like many rather not vote.

The resolution also includes the rules for debate and the structure for discussion and no amendment shall be considered except those presented by the committee...etc..

It is really stating how the proceedures will go

then without intervening motions

PAMMIE, SIGN ONTO YAHOO MSGR-SHANNON IS ON TOO.

Just finished watching - am so nervous, my stomach is in knots!

Bobby, hope you had a good night - I take no news as good news.

Alex, thanks again for all of this! You're the BEST!

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT'S GOING ON NOW? IF THEY ARE VOTING WHERE IS EVERYONE? THERE IS NO ONE IN THE CHAMBER THAT I SEE EXCEPT FOR FEW PEOPLE.

HELP, PAMELA!! WHAT'S GOING ON???????

Whatever it is they are voting on, there were only 8 votes posted a few mins ago. Sheez. -- Susan in Saratoga

This IS NOT A VOTE ON THE BILL

The RESOLUTION refers to how the house will debate
the bill and that it will be accepted for debate with the amendments given by the committee only
(not new ones from the floor)

Very nervous. praying, praying. So glad we have this site Alex where we can all be together today.

Thanks Pamela for clearing that up.

I understood the vote to be to vote on the rule

They are thinking about the first vote now. I pray... Please God in heaven, affect the minds and hearts of the undecided. There are those even now, in the room , offering undercover deals for votes their way , as always. Please God, help the horses . They have no voices of their own- please help them from these merchants of death.
Impress on minds the truth , and lead them to vote for the right. Guide them through the maze of special interests and money and greed and for once, let these Representatives vote with a true conscience. In Jesus' name I pray. amen

I think everyone there is there because they want the bill brought to the floor for a vote. Even if they are AGAINST the bill....they want it voted on.
I believe if this resolution passes, then they address each amendment before the vote on the bill

Can anyone tell me if I'm right

Linnie, Its what Pam just said in her last post.

The resolution also includes the rules for debate and the structure for discussion and no amendment shall be c