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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I certainly agree. There is a glaring double standard and prejudice when it comes to accountability and access to the media regarding the Republicans, who receive carte blanche treatment and first class treatment, and Democrats, who are banished to coach seating and receive that small pack of peanuts.
I was actually thinking about this today of the prospect of promoting a nationwide movement of constituents to write en masse to their congressional leaders. I think if DemocracyforAmerica, Moveon and truemajority initiated this, it would have nothing but positive and influential results.
It would certainly impact our leaders to confront the reality that so many of us are experiencing here in the *real* world. I think thats vitally important right now. They have become too insulated from the land of reality, as well as their constituents and as a result have become too influenced by lobbyists and special interests. Its not fully their fault, however, it is now becoming more their problem and ultimately their responsibility.
There are leaders calling for the truth, and those that realize the big picture greatly affects their self-interest as well. In addition its our responsibility to back up their voices, defend them, and not allow them to stand out too much to make them too vulnerable to extremists. We have to protect them and their valuable leadership as well.
We must continue to build and nurture our own voices and nurture new, courageous voices who see our current situation for what it is. The more we promote the truth and quality candidates, the more we will create a positive impact and the more hope we will have for this country. Real card-carrying Dems more than need our help and support. They also need committed and ethical voices of newly elected Congressmen and Congresswomen to join them on the hill that will echo and defend their voices needing support.
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