Branding Gillibrand

Written by: Mayme Trumble on Mar 29, 2009 6:48 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Watertown DFA, NY Department of Peace, Democracy for Franklin County, NY, Democracy for New York, North Country Democracy for America

Branding Gillibrand

NYT sketches with too loose a hand on NY senator and big tobacco story

By Jane Kim

http://www.cjr.org/campaign_desk/branding_gillibrand.php

Watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann on the net at http://liberal.democratz.org

Written by: Dennis Baer on Feb 17, 2009 4:04 PM EST

Linked to groups: DC Kickball Dems, Alameda for Democracy, DFA Night School, Democracy for Montgomery County, Asheville Democracy for America

Did you miss last night's episode of Countdown with Keith Olbermann? Does your tv system not have MSNBC? If so then you can watch Countdown with Keith Olbermann on the net at

http://liberal.democratz.org and if you can't get to that web page then go to

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2pnn4/dmocrats1/id2.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Send this letter to congress to end Republiklan filibusters and get needed legislation enacted. http://write2congress.buyblue.biz

Written by: Dennis Baer on Feb 17, 2009 1:19 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for the Hudson-Mohawk Region, Arlington/Alexandria Democracy for America, Take Back Red California, Democracy for the 14th District, Silicon Valley DFA, brought to you by Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley

Send the following letter by fax to Senate Republican minority leader Senator Mitch McConnell. Tell other people to visit this site and have these people to get other people to visit this site.

Go to http://write2congress.buyblue.biz which will have the letter shown below in the text box and the fax information for Senator McConnell. Just enter your name and email in the left hand box and fill in the captcha code and then click on the button that reads send free fax now.


Dear Senator Senator McConnell

I want the following actions taken and legislation enacted into law.

 

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A message from a four-legged friend.

Written by: Commissioner Richard Renner on Jan 20, 2009 7:28 PM EST

Linked to groups: NEODFA, Democracy For Memphis, Billy Reed's Democracy for America, The Saint Paul Democracy for America Group, Pequannock DFA

Mitzy is a two year old Brittany Spaniel/Chocolate Lab mix.  She is a wonderful dog who loves to play, especially fetch, and loves to go for rides in the car.  She knows how to sit, shake and heel. 

Mitzy's family loved her very much.  They had her spayed, as all responsible pet-owners should, and took her to the Vet for the least little problem.  Mitzy was a member of the family, and when a member of your family is sick, you take them to the doctor.

However, about six months ago, the father of Mitzy's family lost his job.  The result was so financially devastating that they could no longer afford to care for Mitzy and were forced to surrender her to the Missaukee Humane Society.

Given the exponential descent of our economy, Mitzy's story has become all too common.  But, there is something you can do to help.  Missaukee Humane Society (MHS) is a small shelter in rural northern Michigan, dependent on contributions to continue their mission of mercy.  They are one of the only no-kill animal shelters left in Michigan, and are currently running on a deficit, at full capacity.  Many mornings, the staff arrives to find abandoned pets, left overnight by owners who can no longer afford to feed or care for them.

Right now, MHS is attempting to win a $10,000 prize from Adopt-a-Pet.com.  Please, can you spare 30 seconds of your time to vote for MHS, by clicking on...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

$10,000 could save literally hundreds of abandoned pets - Pets that give us nothing but unconditional love in exchange for an occasional pat on the head, a squeaky toy to play with, and a couple of bowls filled with food and fresh water.

Because MHS is in a rural, sparsely populated area, they need as many votes as possible from all across the state, and all across the country.  Please vote now at...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

Time is running out, so please don't wait.  The contest ends January 31, 2009, at 11:59pm.  After you vote, you will have an opportunity to forward information about the contest to as many people as possible so that they can join you in this worthy cause.  Vote, spread the word, be a voice for the voiceless...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

I thank you, and Mitzy thanks you.

The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world—the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous—is his dog…

 - George Graham Vest, American lawyer and politician, 1830-1904

Can you spare 30 seconds of your time to help save abandoned pets?

Written by: Commissioner Richard Renner on Jan 4, 2009 10:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: Connecticut Greens, NEODFA, 1st District DFA, Monmouth County DFA/PDA, FairElections Oregon

As our economic crisis continues to worsen, some of the most vulnerable among us can not speak for themselves - Unwanted and abandoned pets.  Missaukee Humane Society (MHS) is a small shelter in rural Northern Michigan, dependent on contributions to continue their mission of mercy.  MHS is one of the only no-kill animal shelters left in Michigan.  They are currently running on a deficit, and at full capacity.  Many mornings, the staff arrives to find abandoned pets, left overnight by owners who can no longer afford to feed or care for them.

Right now, MHS is attempting to win a $10,000 prize from Adopt-a-Pet.com.  Please, can you spare 30 seconds of your time to vote for MHS, by clicking on...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

$10,000 could save literally hundreds of abandoned pets - Pets that give us nothing but unconditional love in exchange for an occasional pat on the head, game of fetch, and a couple of bowls filled with food and fresh water.

Because MHS is in a rural, sparsely populated area, they need as many votes as possible from all across the state, and all across the country.  Please vote now at...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world—the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous—is his dog…a man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his master’s side. He will kiss the hand that had no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace, and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death.

 - George Graham Vest, American lawyer and politician, 1830-1904

Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

Written by: Commissioner Richard Renner on Nov 26, 2008 7:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA-Democracy for New Mexico - Albuquerque, Central Vermont DFA Link Up, Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), Democracy for Ohio (DFO), Bloggers

To all my friends at Democracy for America,

May your Thanksgiving be filled with Love, Faith and Laughter.

Best wishes,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

Membership Chair, Missaukee County Democratic Party

“Strange is our situation here upon earth.  Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose.  From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know:  That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy.  Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.”

 - Albert Einstein

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices..." - Democrats.com

Written by: Commissioner Richard Renner on Nov 17, 2008 9:41 PM EST

Linked to groups: Broward County Democracy for America, Arlington DFA, DFA-Link Organizers, BlueWaveNJ, Democracy for Indiana

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices...Local and state offices have an enormous impact on our lives, and also produce our future national leaders..." - Democrats.com

CHALLENGE: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to raise $380! Help the only Democratic County Commissioner in Missaukee County (Michigan).

On Tuesday, November 4th, history was made in Missaukee County. I was fortunate enough to defeat a Republican incumbent for County Commissioner in the second most Republican county in the state of Michigan. However, as with many campaigns, I have debt to pay off, and several final expenses to pay. I need to raise $380 in 3 days. Can I count on you? Making a contribution is easier than ever. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=rrenner%40core%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Richard%20Renner&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MID-MICHIGAN DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA (MMDfA)!

“Richard REALLY knows his stuff and has specific plans for improving his county.”

As I was quoted in our local daily, the Cadillac News, following my victory...

"The voters...have made a determination that the status quo is no longer acceptable, that we expect more accountability, greater openness, and transparency in county government."

Please, help me pay off my debt by raising $380 in 3 days. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

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Victory '10,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

"...public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people...with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration."

- Margaret Chase Smith, U.S. Senator from Maine, 1949-1973

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: Democracy for IUB, Progressive Democrats of Jamaica Plain, DFA for the Florida 8th, Carnesville DFA, LGBTKC

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

You are Invited to the 1st Virtual After Debate Party

Written by: Patrick Michaels on Jun 3, 2007 12:16 AM EDT

Linked to groups: NY Department of Peace

http://www.care2.com/news/member/249683893/390672

 

You may wish to pick up an invitation for the Sunday June 3, 2007 Democratic Debate 

Cecilia St. King at Democracy Fest

Written by: Cecilia St. King on May 29, 2007 5:30 AM EDT

Linked to groups: NY Department of Peace

 
 Hello, 
 
My name is Cecilia St. King and I am one of the scheduled performers at the upcoming Democracy Fest.  I was asked by Charlene Johnston one of the organizers of the event to let you know what it means to me. 

So I thought I'd open up this blog by sharing with you the words from one of my songs called "Peace On Earth," written by myself, and my friend JC. 

How do you feel at night?
Do you wish for peace?
Do you feel alright?

We're really not that different don't you think?
We all seek to find love we all need to have hope.

So come my friend let's break a little bread.
Tell me 'bout your life, what's on your mind?

We can get along if we try, heah, my heart beats like yours,
your heart beats like mine.

Hello - To my friends in Israel
Hello - To my kin in Lebanon
and Iraq, Iran, Russia, Japan, Korea, Afghanistan

I wish for you to know peace - deep down in your heart tonight

What is prompting me to participate in this upcoming Democracy Fest? I joke the Inauguration Ball, but it is so much more than that, for as my favorite President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage."

Democracy Fest. is just that. It is a grass roots organization whose purpose is to teach us the civic responsibility that is lacking in our educational system. I know so many of us feel a sense of hopelessness regarding our current administration. Here is an organization that is giving us the tools so that we can make a difference.

As I get feedback from folks regarding my participating in this event it is wonderful to see how strongly people feel about their politics.

But, somehow the line seems murky. I wonder are we talking politics or are we talking religion? I ask "Where is our tolerance for other peoples beliefs systems? Where is the foundation that this great nation of ours was built on?" How can we expect leaders who govern the masses, to speak the language of only one religion?

Our First Amendment states... "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."

I believe the Christians
I believe the Jews
I've got no problem with the Muslims
I've got friends who are Hindu

I've got faith in a feeling
I've got faith in a feeling
Faith in a feeling everything's going to be alright

Gary Nicholson

I sing these words to bring comfort at a time when things my government are doing are not making any sense at all...

...things like the fact that the commission investigating the attacks on America in September 11, 2001 found "no credible evidence" of a relevant link between Iraq and al-Qaida, contradicting President George Bush's assertion that such a connection justified the toppling of Saddam Hussein.

I was running from those falling towers on 9/11. I still have nightmares. To this day I cannot talk about that horrific day without breaking down into tears. Not only did I lose a part of my soul, I carry a permanent scar, literally around my neck from the cancer I got 6 months later ... but I, along with 1000's of others lost a family member. His name was Michael Carroll. He was a firefighter.

But ...
I'm not going to hate, even if I ache inside
I'm not going to hurt someone, even if it's justfiied
I'm not going to lie, even if I've been deceived
An eye for an eye is not the life I choose to lead

Vaughan Penn

In spite of these findings, we're sending in more troops, spending more money, when more than ¾ of Americans say to bring our troops home. So, why isn't our government listening? When is it going to end?

President Eisenhower said, "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it."

Where is the united in these United States? As we head into the next election, I ask that we do not divide ourselves into blue states and red states, but that we find unity in returning to the amazing country I know we are.

George Bush has thrown down the gauntlet to each and every one of us. The challenge is this, are we going to rise to the occasion and return America to her rightful destiny?

I'm heading to DemocracyFest to Lift My Voice because when words are not enough music goes deep into the soul and can transform a seemingly hopeless situation.

So ...

 I'm goin to Lift My Voice above the purple mountain majesty.

If I could I would speak for the silent cry from sea to shining sea

I'm going to lift my voice, like a breeze blowing freedom's refrain

I'm going to lift my voice, across the amber waves of grain.  

CSK 

I hope I see you at DemocracyFest

God Bless,

Cecilia