We need to stop Bush in 06 with Democrats in Congress!

[Crewleader]

Our view: Take back the power

Congress should curb President Bush's overuse of signing statements

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060731/OPINION/607310321/1004

[AX10]

1. I am very happy to see that there are others around here who think...

like I do. :hi:

k and r!

[Crewleader]

3. Thanks friend

glad we think a like! :hi:

[Crewleader]

2. From Al Gore

From: "Al Gore" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Betrayal of Trust
Date: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:07 PM

Dear Fellow Democrat,

In less than 100 days, history will be made.
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The 2006 mid-term elections will be upon us and their outcome will determine the future of the Bush presidency and, in many ways, the future of our country.

There is no path to victory in 2008 elections if we do not have success in 2006 - it is just that simple.

President Bush, Dick Cheney and Karl Rove will either use their last two years to fulfill their wildest right-wing dreams, hoping to cement a "permanent Republican majority" as they put it, or face accountability and a progressive agenda in Congress for the first time.

And, that is why I am writing you. You have been instrumental in the DCCC's successes this year. Today, I ask that you take one more step and join me and my friends at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in our historic campaign to win back the U.S. House by giving the most generous gift you possibly can to the DCCC today.

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[Crewleader]

4. Speak your mind

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[proud patriot]

5. We must stop the abuse of power

Hi Crew :hi:

[Crewleader]

6. Hi Proud Patriot

:hi:

Stopping Bush and this Congress in 06 is our freedom from all the corruption since the selection of 2000, so that we can hold on to hope for 08!

[Monkeyman]

7. Nancy Pelosi and the leadership of the Dems fire off a Letter on Iraq

Its time to stand and fight for our Country 06 is the first mark 08 will be the second.

[Crewleader]

9. It's time to stand and fight for our Country 06

you said it friend, that's a fight we can win! :hi: Monkeyman

[MrBenchley]

8. Fuckin A!!!!

Go, Democrats.

[Crewleader]

10. Fighting spirit makes us stronger....

:hi: MrBenchley

[MrBenchley]

11. If you're not getting the Democratic party in office

get out of the goddamn way, is my feeling.

[Crewleader]

12. Strength in numbers...

Democratic Solidarity! :thumbsup:

[MrBenchley]

13. It's a big tent with some great people in it....

""We're going across the country to make our case," Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada said. "We're going to reject the divisive politics of the last six years, and unite America behind an agenda that works for all."
His counterpart in the House, Nancy Pelosi of California, said Democrats offer change. "Americans know the country is going in the wrong direction," she said.
Republicans control Congress but the Iraq war, inflated gas prices and a soaring federal deficit have soured the political environment for the GOP. Polls show the public favors a Democratic takeover, and Democrats hope to make their closing pitches in a series of campaign events focused on issues including college affordability and Medicare prescription drugs. "

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2242093

[Crewleader]

14. I agree MrBenchley it's a big tent with good people!

The Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong

At the beginning of this election cycle, few believed that Democrats had a shot to retake the Senate.

Now, with exactly 100 days left until the midterm elections, conventional wisdom has been turned on its head. We need a six-seat swing to achieve a Democratic majority in the Senate and our candidates are currently polling ahead or within single digit margins in races for seven seats currently held by Republicans.

Thanks to you, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's (DSCC) dedicated online community; we're once again poised to exceed our fundraising goals. Last week, we set a goal to raise over one million dollars by Labor Day. Today, we are already more than halfway there.

As the arm of the Democratic Party solely dedicated to electing Democrats to the Senate, the DSCC is funding the vital tools necessary for victory. The donations you've made over the last few weeks will help us finance a variety of initiatives including:

Our Media Response Project, which ensures that every single Republican attack is met head on.

Grassroots organizing activities.

An Election Day program with hundreds of attorneys ensuring that Republicans don't resort to voter intimidation and ballot manipulation at the voting booth.

The DSCC has worked with state party organizations to call more than 300,000 potential voters. Thanks to you, we can call 300,000 more.

There is still so much work to be done. If there was any question that Republicans will try to slander our candidates, it has been put to rest in Pennsylvania and Montana where the beleaguered campaigns of Rick Santorum and Conrad Burns have already began the mudslinging. The good news is that Democratic challengers Bob Casey and Jon Tester are ahead in the polls and staking out strong ethical positions in contrast to Burns' and Santorum's cronyism and corruption. The bad news is that Santorum has twice as much cash on hand as Casey. Burns has four times as much as Tester.

In the coming months, we'll need even more support from committed Democrats like you to fight these well-financed Republican incumbents. But today, I thank you, our online community for getting our 100 Days Out campaign off to a blistering start.

Sincerely,



Sen. Chuck Schumer

[MrBenchley]

16. The DCCC is also doing very well

and we have a strong slate of candidates around the country....

http://www.dccc.org/

[stevedeshazer]

15. WOO-HOO!

k & r

:hi: Crewleader! :)

[Crewleader]

17. Hello Steve_DeShazer

:hi:

WooHoo

:applause: To The Democrats in 06!:applause:

[stevedeshazer]

18. To the Dems! To Victory!

:)

http://www.zingmagazine.com.nyud.net:8090/zing17/r/donkey.jpg

[Crewleader]

19. I love it friend....kick ass attitude to victory.....06!

We don't like what's happening to our country and around the world, 06 is our STOP to Bush and those corrupt republicans,and those democrats that haven't step up to the plate either for working families.

We have to stop them NOW...there has to be no more of what is happening to all Americans, our sons and daughters being used in a war for profit at the lost of so many life's'. We seen it in Vietnam and we are watching it being done with this president that avoided that combat.

His dictatorship ruling and this congress that sells out the people of this country will no longer be, the sign of the times if we all pull together and get Democrats in 06. We know what they are doing to America, selling it bit by bit, till there's no more American Dream for the people to obtain.

America dies...NEVER!

We will NOT let this happen, we will WIN, if we all Join Together...Democrats, Independents and Honest Republicans, there are a few that see it too, what is going on in our country to our people and the lack of leadership with the mess that is happening in the Middle East.

DO All You Can To Make 06
our ticket for peace and prosperity for all people in America and around the World! :thumbsup:

[KKKarl is an idiot]

20. ..

Explain to me how in the world has he been able to get away with so many things that are against the constitution. Are so many blinded by his challenges to gay marriages & his so called war on terror that they cannot see clearly. It is time to take away this abuse of power. I thought the USA was a democracy.

[Crewleader]

21. 06 is our ticket....

Republican White House, Republican Senate and Congress....I know friend what you are saying, look at the impreachment with Nixon for so much less but very necessary. Kill that power they hold and believe me they won't want to let go of it so it will take ALL of Us to Unite to fight and obtain this Victory for All people.

And getting that paper trail is necessary for accountability to our democracy with our votes so that the people have the power to choose!

[Virginian]

22. Jim Webb needs our support against George Allen n/t

[Hippo_Tron]

24. You mean George Felix Allen Jr.

Or "Felix" for short.

[Crewleader]

28. Hello to you Hippo_Tron

:hi: Thanks for that info.

[Crewleader]

27. Virginian

thank you for doing what you can for Jim Webb. :hi:

[opihimoimoi]

23. Yup, lets wish hope work for the Better Party...The Democratic Party

The Pubs had their way for too long and LOOK at the measely results....a big Mac Tax Break...1 Big Mac a Week....

[Crewleader]

29. hello opihimoimoi

Your observation is always right on, and we witness this since the Reagan/Bush years...we need this turn around my friend! :hi:

[michaelpush]

25. I will be surprised if Democrats take back

power, simply because people just don't get it! Too many American voters don't have the common sense and intelligence to make the change. I thought the presidential elections was a joke, this will be the same. Seems people don't have enough sense to get out of the fire, they will just deny its there and get consumed by it! If the Democrats win control, I will throw a party and apologize for my statement, but, somehow, I don't think that will happen! I feel safe in my assessment, and, thats the sad thing about it.

[Crewleader]

30. Let's hope people go to the polls to vote Democrat

They usually do when they are hurting and the Middle Class is hurting.

There is No Voice in Washington for them, they are getting sold out, the dividing line is getting smaller between rich and poor because more middle class are hitting the poverty line. With prices going up on everything, wages stagnant, jobs overseas not to mention higher interest on those nasty charge cards,people are hurting and they are very worried.

All the COST on Iraq War disgusts them. Specially the biggest sacrifice, their daughters and sons who are over there dieing everyday.

That makes the NEED for change.
Getting the republicans out of power is the only answer for hope.


Thanks michaelpush for your honest expression and feelings, I understand. I too feel your anxiety and I am praying with hope this will turn around for all of us. :hug:

[michaelpush]

34. I hope for Democrats to win too,

but, I wont hold my breath that people will come thru on this. I wish I could be more positive, but, I am a realist and approach it that way. Perhaps things will get even worse for the middle class by then ( I hate to hope for that, but, it seems the only way to get peoples head out of the sand).

[Crewleader]

35. michaelpush

I know what you are saying: (I hate to hope for that, but, it seems the only way to get peoples head out of the sand).
My adding: when they can not find a shovel nor could afford one.
That's what it may take....
there's just no more bullshitting the people when it hits home.

[michaelpush]

36. Also while their head is in the sand...

A truck hits them, mowing them over, and therefor, their head gets popped out into reality!:rofl:

[Crewleader]

37. it's good to bring humor

here's some more.... :7

Post Turtle!

While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75-year old Texas rancher whose hand
> was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a
> conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to former
> Texas Governor, George W. Bush and his elevation to the White House.
> The old Texan said, "Well, ya know, Bush is a 'post turtle'."

> Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what 'post turtle'
> was.

> The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you
> come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle."
> The old man saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to
> explain, "You know he didn't get there by himself, he doesn't belong
> there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, and you just want to help
> the dumb shit get down."
>

[michaelpush]

38. I would help him get down...

A good sized rock to the head! That way, it wouldn't hurt him!:-)

[Crewleader]

39. KeepHopeAlive for the Democrats in 06!

That Will Stop Bush! :-)

[kentuck]

26. I would be terribly disappointed Crewleader if...

the Democrats do not take back the House. It will be a struggle for me to maintain hope.

[Crewleader]

31. kentuck

you are one of the biggest crusader of hope that I know
and I believe you'll never give up! NOT YOU! :hug:

Thank you for all you do my friend! :loveya:

[LynneSin]

32. damn I'm too late to recommend

but Amen and Alleluia

[Crewleader]

33. Your posting is better then any recommendation LynneSin

Thank you for all you do! :hug: