GOP Playing Politics With Our Security--- Sen. Reid email

[dweller]

Dear dweller,

Yesterday's arrests of terror suspects in Britain offered a stark reminder of the threat that America continues to face from Islamic fundamentalists.

It is at times like these when every leader in Washington, regardless of party affiliation, should be united behind the singular goal of keeping this country safe. But Republicans don't see it that way.

Once again, GOP leaders are using terrorism and our national security as a political wedge issue. It is disgusting - but not surprising.

This week, after Ned Lamont won the Connecticut Democratic primary, Dick Cheney said his victory would embolden "al-Qaeda types." Is this the type of country we're going to live in? Where the Vice President of the United States can blatantly suggest that Connecticut voters are aiding the terrorists?

Even more disgraceful is that when Cheney made those comments, he had been briefed on the Britain terror plot. There are simply no boundaries for these people. In their minds, our national security and their continued hold on power are one and the same. And they will stop at nothing to keep it that way.

Click here to tell Dick Cheney and Republican leaders to stop playing politics with our national security.

During the 2002 and 2004 elections, Republicans tried to sow fear in the American public by claiming that they were the only ones who could keep America safe. This, from the same crowd that has driven Iraq to the brink of disaster, left Osama Bin Laden on the loose to attack again, and continues to ignore our security needs at home. Ask any foreign policy pro, and they'll tell you we're less safe now than we were five years ago - and that the Bush crowd is largely responsible.

I've had it. This cruel joke has gone on for too long. Tell Republicans in Washington that you won't put up with their fear-mongering any longer.

It is time for Americans to take back our country back. I hope I can count on your support.

Sincerely,
Sen. Harry Reid

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from email.

dp

[BOSSHOG]

1. Thanks Senator Reid

and to think I have to depend on trent lott to tend to my senate business in Washington. Give em hell harry!!!

[malaise]

11. This is the key sentence

In their minds, our national security and their continued hold on power are one and the same. And they will stop at nothing to keep it that way.
Wake up America.

[Mz Pip]

2. I signed the petition

but wish there would have been a way to add my own comments.

THe Repugs need to stop being so happy everytime there is a terror threat. IF they truly have made the world safer then they shouldn't be so welcoming of each new threat.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[rodeodance]

3. would be wonder if ALL would sign. thanks for posting

[rodeodance]

4. nominated.

[dweller]

7. great! thanks

keep it kicked up guys so others can see, and send along to those who wouldn't.

peace.
dp

[rodeodance]

5. Hil. Clinton sapped him also--here is his office's reply:

Fri Aug-11-06 09:56 AM
Original message

http://www.wnyc.org/news/articles/63162

Clinton Denounces Cheney for Terrorism Comments

NEW YORK, NY August 11, 2006 —Senator Hillary Clinton has denounced Vice President Dick Cheney for saying terrorists would be emboldened by the results of Connecticut's Democratic Primary.

...
CLINTON: I don't take anything he says seriously anymore. I think that he has been a very counterproductive even destructive force in our country and I am very disheartened by the failure of leadership from the president and vice president.
...
A spokeswoman for the vice president said his comments on the importance of a strong national security strategy "speak for themselves."

[LSparkle]

6. Thanks -- done (and I love Harry's final paragraphs)

I've had it, too, and it IS cruel what they've done to the public for the past 5 years.

[dweller]

9. those were his bolds, btw.

i just made the link active like in the email.

peace.
dp

[rodeodance]

8. k

[Synnical]

10. Done, thanks Senator Reid

And thanks for posting this.

[dweller]

12. Wake UP! Du'ers, and sign on ...

i had to go to work and leave this thread which has sunk i suppose, but needs more attention.

a couple of :kick:s and a rec or two x 2 will keep it rejuvanated until the morning crew?

thanks, anyone?
dp

[dweller]

13. one last

resurrection :kick:


dp