Put Ken Balut on the Democratic primary ballot

Written by: Ken_Balut on Feb 7, 2009 6:08 AM EST

Linked to groups: Middlesex County DFA, Ocean County DFA/PDA, BlueWaveNJ, Jersey City for Kucinich, Progressive Democracy South Jersey

Linked to campaigns: Balut for Governor, Obama for America

Go to http://balut4governor.blogspot.com/

Download a petition to put Ken Balut on the ballot in the June 2 Democratic primary election.

Circulate the petition among friends, neighbors & any other Democrats registered to vote in New Jersey.  Be sure to read the directions and closely follow all instructions.

When the petition is complete, the person who circulated it must sign a certification in the presence of a notary (TD Commerce Bank provides notary services free). 

Completed petitions, signed by the circulator and notarized, may be returned to Ken Balut at 359 Bruck Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.  We are asking volunteers to return completed petitions by February 15.

If you require assistance, please call the campaign headquarters at 732-762-8455 or send an email to kenbalut@gmail.com.

A message from a four-legged friend.

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

Linked to groups: North Baltimore County DFA, Lake County Democracy for America, Democracy for Florida, Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Democracy for Lancaster

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: Democracy for America--Wichita, Lake County Democracy for America, Democracy for Mississippi, The Saint Paul Democracy for America Group, Mercer Island DFA

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: Change For Kentucky Lexington, San Diego for Democracy, Des Moines DFA, Lawrence DFA, DFA Indianapolis -- aka Indy for Democracy

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: Indiana Progressives, Minneapolis Dulono's Meetup, Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), DFA New Jersey, Johnson County Democracy for America (JCDFA)

"...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...

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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

Your Local Candidates

Written by: Travis Todd on Sep 23, 2008 4:35 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Health Care Maryland, DEMOCRACY for America in Frederick, DFA Anne Arundel, Essex Freeholder Watch

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Grassroots change starts at the bottom. We need ot be informed voters and make sure the candidates we're voting into local office (the offices that affect us most directly) share the progressive values we champion.

When you get to the voting booth on November 4, will you know which State Representatives, School Board Members, State Auditors, Dog-catchers shere your values. Will you even know their names?

Growvotes.org is trying to close this gap in voter ignorance through the same social networking tactics that have helped communities like DFA. Come check us out, find out who's running in your local elections and help us build a community based around the local politics that get things done close to home. Write an inactive candidate and ask them to share their views with the community. Create a ballot for election day so you know beforehand who'll you'll vote for.

We're focusing our beta efforts on New Jersey and Maryland and are looking for local associates who can help us add candidates that are not lsited yet. Espcially those at the city and county level. For more information contact us:

the_helpful_people@growvotes.org

http://www.growvotes.org

DFA at the Beach -- Saturday August 16th (Highlands, NJ)

Written by: Mitch Manzella on Aug 6, 2008 10:20 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Hudson DFA, Bergen Grassroots, Middlesex County DFA, NJ for Obama, Somerset for Democracy

NJ4D : DFA at the Beach Aug 16, 2008

Moby's Deck (Highlands, NJ)
2 Bay Ave
Highlands, NJ 0773
http://www.bahrs.com/mobysdeck.html

August 16th at 2pm

Directions:
SOUTH JERSEY: TAKE EXIT 105 GSP (TINTON FALLS/ EATONTOWN) ON TO RTe 36 EAST. FOLLOW PAST MONMOUTH PARK RACE TRACK TO OCEAN AVE. MAKE LEFT, STILL RTe 36 FOLLOW TOWARDS SANDYHOOK NATIONAL PARK (GO PAST PARK ENTRANCE ) AND OVER THE HIGHLANDS BRIDGE. MAKE FIRST RIGHT. TAKE RAMP DOWN HILL INTO BAHRS PARKING.

NORTH JERSEY: TAKE EXIT 117 GSP (KEYPORT/HAZLET) BEAR LEFT OUT OF TOLL BOOTH. ON TO RTe 36 South CONTINUE rte.36 FOR 14 MILES UNTIL YOU REACH SANDYHOOK DRAW BRIDGE. DO NOT GO OVER BRIDGE. MAKE RIGHT BEFORE BRIDGE AND QUICK LEFT TAKE RAMP UNDER BRIDGE INTO BAHRS PARKING LOTS.

RSVP:

DemocracyforAmerica.com :
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/28799-dfa-at-the-beach-2008

My.BarackObama.com :
 http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/44syg

Facebook.com :
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22744662983

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: San Francisco for Democracy, Democracy for Ohio (DFO), Alameda for Democracy, Democracy for Montana, CU-Boulder Generation DFA

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

Out of Iraq Billboard is back in Warren County NJ

Written by: Mike Sedita on Nov 12, 2007 12:05 PM EST

Linked to groups: NWNJ for Democracy

Once again, NWNJ for Democracy is sponsoring a billboard that on Rt 46 in Independence. We are seeking contributions to keep the billboard up past the one month we committed to, if you can help out please let us know.

Morris County for Obama Meet Up, Wed Oct 24 at Calaloo Cafe

Written by: Kim Hurdman on Oct 22, 2007 11:30 PM EDT

Linked to groups: NWNJ for Democracy

Please attend the Morris County for Obama Meet Up on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=24169

What: Morris County for Obama Meet Up
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 7:00 PM
Where: Calaloo Cafe
190 South Street
Morristown NJ 07960

To receive information on future events or to RSVP online:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4vhtv

Event Details:
Join Morris County for Obama for an informal Meet Up & Happy Hour at The Calaloo Cafe in Morristown (on South Street at the intersection of James St, across from King's Supermarket.)

Meet other local Obama supporters and current volunteers - hear what we've been up to here in Morris County and what's on slate for the coming weeks from the State & National Campaign organizations.

We'll start with a Meet & Greet at 7:00pm with the business portion of the meeting getting underway around 8:30pm. Some of us will meet beforehand for dinner starting at 6:00pm - please join us!

For questions about this or other upcoming events in Morris County or to find out how you can get involved with the campaign, please contact Kim H at (201)306-4016 or kim@njforobama.com

Please visit us online at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/MorrisCountyforObama