Oil Crisis: Oil Industry's method of raising prices and cutting their own taxes

Written by: James Dunn on Jul 8, 2008 11:15 AM EDT

Linked to groups: West Volusia Democracy from Below, Democracy for Howard County, Western PA-DFA, Will County Young Democrats, Democracy for Hawai`i

Regarding opening environmentally protected areas for mining and pumping oil:

There is over 200 years of oil in the 48 contiguous States that are capped up by oil companies to monopolize world energy. There is no need to violate our environmentally protected areas, just to allow oil companies to further monopolize their strangle hold over our lives.

They are creating a media frenzy just to increase the price of oil; very successfully I might add. However, there is no immediate threat for an oil shortage !!! The oil companies have ONLY created the perception that there is a shortage !!!!

I personally believe that ALL mineral rights belong to the American People, NOT souless corporations!!!

I applaud Venezuela for nationalizing the oil assets in their country!!!!

We should be doing the same thing here in the United States !!!!

Ethically Eliminate ALL Political Corruption

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/jamesbdunn?p=57

Primary Election Results: Success for DFMC A-List Candidates

Written by: Brian Kanowsky on May 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

As you know, the results are in. DFMC's A-List Candidates performed very well, and our winners included:

• * Mark Stoops (Commissioner)
• * Warren Henegar, Geoff McKim, Julie Thomas (County Council)
• * Kevin Enright (Surveyor)
• * Valeri Haughton, Elizabeth Cure (Judge)

Three members of the DFMC Executive Board won election as delegates to the state convention:

• * David VanDeventer (Vice Chair)
• * Eric Schmitz (Treasurer)
• * Carole Scifres (Secretary)

In addition, several DFMC members were elected as delegates - too many to list here, in fact!

I'd also like to remind everyone that DFMC will support every Democrat on the ballot in the fall, regardless of previous endorsement. We'd like to add a hearty congratulations to Iris Kiesling, Amy Gerstman, Jerry Reed, and Cathy Smith.

I hope you'll also join me in thanking all of the Democratic candidates for making this a race to remember - one that was full of positive and progressive choices. Hopefully, all of these candidates will run again in the future, and continue to bring their spirit of dedication, hard work, and public service to all of the citizens of Monroe County.

D4MC April link-up and endorsements

Written by: David VanDeventer on Apr 15, 2008 1:56 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

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DFA Academy in Bloomington, IN

Written by: Eric Schmitz on May 14, 2007 3:57 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Well, even after a night's sleep, I'm still a bit dazed from this weekend's activities! The DFA Academy came to Bloomington, Indiana, this past weekend, and it was a truly amazing experience! After several months of planning, organizing, and often frantic scrambling, we finally got to The Day – and it was well worth it.

The last thing we got planned was the Friday evening Meet-n-Greet. When we didn't have any venue worked out by a mere week beforehand, Carole, one of our organizers, made the suggestion that we hold the Friday social at my house. We live just outside Bloomington on ten acres, and it's a beautiful place, if I may say so myself. Lots of folks had come in from out of town Friday evening, and it was great to have a chance to meet each other casually before getting started Saturday morning. My regret is that Matt and Dorie, two of our DFA trainers who also arrived Friday afternoon, didn't manage to find the place!

Speaking of the trainers, I must say they were top-notch! Matt Blizek, especially, was like the "Energizer Bunny" all weekend. Even by late Sunday afternoon, he seemed to have just as much energy as he had Saturday morning – and having energy that early on a Saturday morning is itself impressive!

 

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Attend DFMC Night for Canvassing on October 4!

Written by: Chaim Julian on Sep 29, 2006 4:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Dear Member,

Please attend DFMC Night for Canvassing on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 6:00 PM. As we get down to the wire, canvassing becomes a vital function more and more. Your attendence is needed at this event, more than ever. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=125...

What: DFMC Night for Canvassing
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 6:00 PM
Where: Monroe County Democratic Party Headquarters
110 S. Washington St.
Bloomington IN 47408

Attend September Link-up on September 6!

Written by: Chaim Julian on Aug 14, 2006 1:45 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Dear Member,

Please attend September Link-up on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP and learn about the agenda at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=109...

What: September Link-up
When: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Monroe County Public Library - Meeting Room 1B
303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington IN 47408

Attend August Link-up on August 2!

Written by: Chaim Julian on Jul 31, 2006 3:13 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Dear Member,

You probably just received a reminder e-mail about the August Link-up on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

Unfortunately, it gave you the wrong location of the meeting. The correct meeting is as follows:

What: August Link-up
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Downtown 101
101 E. 6th St.
Bloomington IN 47408

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=100...

Sorry for the confusion

"Restoring Democracy: Participating in Elections to Stop Fraud" on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

Written by: Cindy Hoffman on Jul 17, 2006 9:38 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Please attend "Restoring Democracy: Participating in Elections to Stop Fraud" on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

When: Thursday, July 20, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Monroe County Public Library, Room 1B
303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington IN 47408

Cindy Hoffman will talk about evidence of election fraud and voter disenfranchisement in recent US elections and about the vulnerability of our electronic voting systems in Monroe County.

Erica Seiffert will lead a discussion about what can we do to secure our elections in November: Helping eligible people get registered, informing voters of their rights and options for voting early, and working at the polls.

You can RSVP here:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=105...

***NOTE: This event will be very similar to the July DFMC Link-Up so it will be of interest to you if you were NOT able to attend that evening!

Attend July Link-up on July 5!

Written by: Chaim Julian on Jun 29, 2006 11:29 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Dear Member,

Please attend July Link-up on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=836...

What: July Link-up
When: Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room 1C
303 E. Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington IN 47408

This month we will be writing to various elected officials about the dangers of paperles voting machines.

Attend June Link-up on June 7!

Written by: Chaim Julian on May 12, 2006 1:49 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Monroe County

Dear Member,

Our June Link-up will be on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 7:00 PM. This month we will be talking about the problems associated with paperless voting machines. We hope you can attend and bring a friend. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=836...

What: June Link-up
When: Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Monroe County Public Library
303 E. Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington IN 47408