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

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

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

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Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

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

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

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

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

"...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...

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

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McCain's Mansions: The Real Elitist

Written by: Susan Rowe on Aug 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Film Club, Blog For America, DFA Blog Network, Bloggers, Blogs United, Netroots Activism!, DFA-Link Organizers, California for Democracy

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

In their latest video film maker Robert Greenwald and the Brave New Films' Team expose presidential candidate John McCain's Republican hypocrisy.

McCain's Mansions

'The Real Elitist'

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Exxon John

Written by: Susan Rowe on Aug 20, 2008 11:51 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Blog Network, Blog For America, Blogs United, Netroots Activism!, Democracy for Environmental Awareness, Bloggers

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

John McCain was the only United States Senator who skipped a vote on an energy bill to channel $13 billion in tax breaks for Big Oil into alternative energy development. The bill came out one vote short -- but Exxon John's friends in Big Oil came out one vote ahead.

Please join the DNC Rapid Response Team Today!

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DemFest

Written by: sarah john on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Falls Church Area DFA Link-Up, Arlington/Alexandria Democracy for America, DC for Democracy, DFA Blog Network, Blog For America, blog for America Test and Poll Group, Blogs United, Bloggers, Netroots Activism!

DemFest!!!!! Holiday Inn, Dulles, August 16 - 17!! Howard Dean! Jim Dean!! Education by Day, Celebration by NIght!

BE THERE!

Forgive my shouting, but this is a really exciting event and I hope that you will join a wonderful group of grassroots activists from around the country, verily, around the world, who will be here for a wonderful weekend of training, networking, fun!

Sarah

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Live Blog with Roy Carter - Tonight at 6pm Eastern Time

Written by: Mike Cooper on Aug 12, 2008 1:43 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Hendersonville Democracy for America Group, Asheville Democracy for America, DFA Blog Network, Democracy for the High Country, Raleigh DFA Group, GenDFA Student Leaders, Bloggers, Blog For America, blog for America Test and Poll Group, Netroots Activism!, Blogs United

DFA endorsed U.S. Congressional candidate, Roy Carter, will be taking part in a Live Blog on BFA tonight, Tuesday August 12, at 6:00pm est.

Roy will be giving updates from his historic campaign, which has pitted a lifetime teacher, coach and farmer and a man who built his own house four different times, against a millionare who lives in a gated resort community and has all the CEOs of Big Oil in her phone's "Fav Five."

Questions and comments are welcome from anyone who drops by, and Roy will be discussing his landmark statements on mountain-top removal, gas prices, energy, environmental protection, education, and fiscal responsibility, and ending the war and preventing any others.

He will talk about how this campaign has affected him and shaped him as a person already, how it's tunred him into an activist, the excitement of being endorsed by DFA and getting Jim Dean to personally come down to a rally, and what he'll have to do to to see it through to victory.

All DFA members are invited to drop in and ask whaterver is on their mind.

What's truly amazing about Roy, is that by running as a progressive Yellow Dog Democrat, in rural NC, he is now poised to win and is in a statistical dead heat in the polls.

His former students and players swear by him and many have volunteered to canvass, phone bank and work the polls for him.

Wish you could see his 250+ pound former offensive linemen going door to door for their coach.

So, let's put a high school science teacher and farmer in Congress, one who will not back down, because he never has.

And let's start by joining him here, on tonight at 6pm for a little Live Blog fun.

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/30174-roy-carter-live-blog-on-bfa

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Live Blog with Roy Carter - Tomorrow at 6pm

Written by: Mike Cooper on Aug 11, 2008 1:52 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Hendersonville Democracy for America Group, Asheville Democracy for America, Democracy for the High Country, Raleigh DFA Group, DFA Blog Network, Blog For America, DFA-Link Organizers, California for Democracy, DFA at Netroots Nation (formerly YearlyKos) July 17-20, Bloggers, Netroots Activism!, blog for America Test and Poll Group

DFA endorsed U.S. Congressional candidate, Roy Carter, will be taking part in a Live Blog on BFA on Tuesday August 12, at 6:00pm est.

All DFA members are invited to drop in and ask whaterver is on their mind.

What's truly amazing about Roy, is that by running as a progressive Yellow Dog Democrat, in rural NC, he is now poised to win and is in a statistical dead heat in the polls.

His former students and players swear by him and many have volunteered to canvass, phone bank and work the polls for him.

Wish you could see his 250+ pound former offensive linemen going door to door for their coach.

So, let's put a high school science teacher and farmer in Congress, one who will not back down, because he never has.

And let's start by joining him here, on Tuesday the 12th for a little Live Blog fun.

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/30172-live-blog-with-roy-carter-dfa-endorsed-candidate

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/30174-roy-carter-live-blog-on-bfa

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Live Blog with Roy Carter - Tomorrow at 6pm

Written by: Mike Cooper on Aug 11, 2008 1:52 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Hendersonville Democracy for America Group, Asheville Democracy for America, Democracy for the High Country, Raleigh DFA Group, DFA Blog Network, Netroots Activism!, Blog For America, blog for America Test and Poll Group, DFA at Netroots Nation (formerly YearlyKos) July 17-20, Bloggers, California for Democracy

DFA endorsed U.S. Congressional candidate, Roy Carter, will be taking part in a Live Blog on BFA on Tuesday August 12, at 6:00pm est.

All DFA members are invited to drop in and ask whaterver is on their mind.

What's truly amazing about Roy, is that by running as a progressive Yellow Dog Democrat, in rural NC, he is now poised to win and is in a statistical dead heat in the polls.

His former students and players swear by him and many have volunteered to canvass, phone bank and work the polls for him.

Wish you could see his 250+ pound former offensive linemen going door to door for their coach.

So, let's put a high school science teacher and farmer in Congress, one who will not back down, because he never has.

And let's start by joining him here, on Tuesday the 12th for a little Live Blog fun.

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/30172-live-blog-with-roy-carter-dfa-endorsed-candidate

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/30174-roy-carter-live-blog-on-bfa

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Almost time for Democracyfest!!!

Written by: linda b on Aug 8, 2008 4:46 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Delegates and Alternates to the Democratic Convention, Blog For America, Latinos for America, Blog For America, DFA-Link Organizers, Blog For America, DFA Blog Network, Netroots Activism!, Blogs United, Bloggers, blog for America Test and Poll Group

August 16 & 17 is the time for all Howard Dean and Jim Dean supporters to come and out and have a great weekend of training, great speakers, and just plain fun.

The Dulles Holiday Inn is the place to be. The Democracyfest team is hard at work making final preparations.

Go to www.democracyfest.net and sing up to attend if you haven't already done so.

Howard Dean will be speaking Saturday night, Aug 16 at 7:30 p.m. His speech is free and open to the public.

Our Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus is a sponsor so we will have a table set up. Come on over and say hi!! www.VaDWC.org

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