A message from a four-legged friend.

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

Linked to groups: Illinois Sixth Progressive Dems, Democracy For America - Oklahoma City, East Multnomah & Gresham DFA, NJ-7th Congressional District - The Linda Stender Team, Democracy for Knoxville

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: Central Florida for Democracy, Scranton Clarks Summit DFA, NEODFA, Arlington DFA, DFA Northeast Wisconsin

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: Clean Money Virginia, DFA Tampa Bay, DFA Oklahoma, DEMOCRACY for America in Frederick, Boulder DFC / DFA

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: Democracy for North Dakota, Portland Area Democracy for America, NE Minneapolis MNwrites, West Seattle DFA, DFA Santa Monica

"...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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“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."

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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: Young Activists Group, DFA Boston, Margee Grounds, Atlanta DFA - Voter Registration & Education, Arlington/Alexandria Democracy for America

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

April 4th Tigard Progressive Roundtable

Written by: Ginny Ross on Apr 2, 2007 7:21 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Tigard DFA

Democracy fans,

Please join in our roundtable of friends discussing our democracy, how to save it, how to exercise it, and general care and maintenance tips. The idea is to get together and talk politics while enjoying each others' company and perspectives, and, yes, a pretty good plate of chow mein or szechaun chicken. Come on over and let us know what you are doing to either restore, or mourn the passing of, our Constitution, etc. We'd love to catch up with you!

We'll meet as usual at the Silver Palace Restaurant on Hwy 99 just north of King City. To get there, look for the crossroad "Canterbury" --- there is a stoplight and everything, so just look for that. We get there between 6:30 and 7:00pm --- so see you there on this Wednesday the 4th!

Best regards,

Ginny Ross
DFO

We're meeting at Silver Palace on 3/7 at 7pm

Written by: Ginny Ross on Mar 5, 2007 5:03 PM EST

Linked to groups: Tigard DFA

...and I hope you can join us. It's just a get together to catch up and see what we've been working on. Or maybe one of you ants to announce you're running for political office or even the Tigard Water Board (they need candidates by the way.)

In any case, it's going to be a casual roundtable with no particular agenda. But sometimes great things happen when citizen patriots get together --- if even just for some cashew chicken. Maybe one of you ill take on the torch of the Tigard DFA and carry it for the next round? So come one, come all....Say hello or say goodbye, but do stop by because we'd like to see you.

Come to: The Silver Palace, 14455 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR
at about: 6:30 to 7:00pm

Possible juicy topics:
--Who do we want to be the new Chair of the DPO?
--Is DFA rising or fading and why?
--Are they going to actually count the votes in '08?
--Are Oregon elections going to be verified by law?
--Who is going to beat Gordon Smith?

Hope you can make it!

Best Regards,
Ginny Ross

PS Here's something I've been doing lately --- becoming a web video eek! See my Clint Curtis interview here: http://blip.tv/file/161866

September Meeting

Written by: Ginny Ross on Sep 3, 2006 5:00 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Tigard DFA

Dear everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying a great holiday weekend. I am busily putting together the video program for a September 10 program by the PDX 911 Truth Alliance. So I can't arrange or come to a DFA meeting on September 6th, which is our regular meeting night for Tigard DFA. If one of you wants to promote and run a meeting then please do, but I regret I won't be able to make it this time.

If you would like to attend the Portland Premiere 9/11 Press for Truth presentation we would be glad to have any and all Tigard DFA'ers join us! The program is on Sunday 9/10 at 1pm at the Cinemagic Theater. See all the details at www.pdx911truth.blogspot.com.... We will be showing the new feature length movie "9/11 Press for Truth" as well as videos by Webster Tarpley, Barry Zwicker and Alex Jones.

Exposing the 9/11 hoax is the lynchpin for convicting and imprisoning this criminal regime. That and radical election reform in a real big hurry.

Hope to see you there and Happy Labor Day.

Ginny Ross

Our next meeting: 9/6? 9/10? Let's decide.

Written by: Ginny Ross on Aug 23, 2006 12:20 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Tigard DFA

(Note: excuse the double message. VLR) Who would like to take the lead in organizing a meeting for Sept. 6th or another date?

I am involved in 3 large projects -- saving the national congressional elections from GOP theft (again!), preparing for a 9/11 anniversary event on 9/10 at Cinemagic theatre (1 to 4pm -- hope you can make it) and helping to get Tobias Read elected in HD 27. If you wish to attend the Sept. 10th event as our Tigard DFA event, let's do it. Otherwise, one of you will need to prepare, advertise, and conduct the Sept 6th meeting if you want to have one. I sincerely hope to keep this great group going, but it is all of you who will need to step forward and take the reins to guide it, build it, and make things happen. I did all I could to help start it in Jan 2005 and shepard it through for 1.5 years. Now we need to really join together and decide how to continue and share the load.

Many of you have been assigned in a leadership role at www.dfalink.com/tigard.... If you want to assign other people, go in and do it. Spread the work around. Use the tools, be creative, have fun. But please don't let it all go and says it's somehow Ginny that "gave up". I am not a quitter. All of you are the co-leaders, so it is up to you to lead.

Thanks and I hope to hear from someone with a plan to have a meeting or with a plan to change dates or times or locations, join with another group, go to the peace vigil instead, go to the 911 meetings at Laughing Horse, or whatever. It's not up to me. Let's decide together.

Thanks!

Ginny Ross
One of the Tigard DFA leaders

Proposal for Sept. Meeting

Written by: Ginny Ross on Aug 13, 2006 11:48 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Tigard DFA

This is an event I'll be going to in the first week of September. Should we all go and make this our Sept. event?

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=114...

If not, does anyone want to plan, promote and lead September's DFA meeting? Thanks for any assistance or feedback. How is your summer going?

Cheers,

Ginny