Fellow DU'ers I could use some cheering up....

There are some good and some not some good days. Yesterday, I was interviewed live on the radio by a former GOP AG who hugged me after I was done, so I think I did pretty well in her eyes. I had two very good Dem. Town Committee meetings following attending a Green Party candidate fund raiser. He's a progressive and busting his hump for his community. All in all not bad.

Today, I was bagged by two appointments and a staff member and this is one of those days where it feels like two steps forward and one step back...

The momentum for anti-war and impeach bush efforts has ground to a near halt and although our Be Patriotic Impeach Bush billboard will be up through April thanks to supporters' help, the level of tangible support to keep it going or push the RI general assembly on the bush impeachment resolutions seems lackluster.

Being a Marine vet, I push forward,,,, but some support would be nice; especially after the Bush press conference about us staying in Iraq until the next president decides otherwise. I expected total blog chaos and it's as if it was a minor news story.

Carl
Sheeler for US Senate
www.carlsheeler.com

:hug:

:hug:

Peace

on the DU.

How is it you ignored answering my questions in the past 2 of your threads?

How Long were you a Pub and how long has it been since coming to the Dem Party?

How is it, as a PhD...you keep mangling the English Language? Its almost high school level and as a graduate of HS, I should know...

The more you give...the more you gonna get....but so far...I don't see Carl giving us much...not in answers...and not a clue as what he gonna do once elected besides some Bushesque generic crap.

You are not FOOLING ME

He never answers my questions from his 2 previous threads...
He even dared to ask WHAT IS THE DEMS PLATFORM

For a guy running for The U.S. SENATE to ask such a question is quite revealing in my book...

... myself and probably most everyone at DU appreciates what you are doing.

There will be ebbs and flows in the road to make Bush** accountable for what he's done, but I believe we'll get there.

You don't fight the fights that you can win. You fight the fights that need fighting. Do you need campaign help? I am putting a resume together for the Jack Carter campaign out in NV.

And know that DU has your back! (as for "news" "coverage" of the issues we value -- remember too that there are so many outrages and atrocities to keep up with, that it seems like part of their strategy is that none can rise to the surface (of perception) when all are happening at once...

...but their house of cards will tumble soon. One "Card" already has!

End the war is the only one we should care about for now. In the absence of its end, there are no other worthy cause can be reasonably achieved and no more noble.

and your support....

We are all here for each other....:grouphug:

PDA folks can be very supportive.

http://www.pdamerica.org/

I'm working with Stephanie Studebaker for U.S Congress in Ohio. We too have such days. Are you in a Primary? We are, and it is rough to garner true support until this dang Primary is over....May 2nd for us.

http://www.studebakerforcongress.com/

This was posted on DU several days ago.
This is the most motivation speech I've heard in a long while
http://wewillnotbesilenced.cf.huffingtonpost.com/

After that, I felt like Bluto in animal house!
"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
LETS GO, WHO'S WITH ME AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!"

Shared lifting is so much more rewarding.

those willing to make sacrifices for a belief. Mine is the preservation of our Constitution.

Whenever you're having a bummer day on the trail Carl, remember.. your DU family is here for you!



~~~~~ (( :grouphug: ))

A coupla hugs from my collection:







:hug: :hug: :hug: :grouphug:

breaks through. Right now, we're in a bit of a trough, but below the surface much is being accomplished. But we will not forget the dead who died for these lies. Some of us are still carrying the fight for those who died on Sept. 11th and whose deaths have not been adequately explained. There is no statute of limitations on these crimes, and under the radar, America's awareness is growing. Something unforeseen will happen and the building dissatisfaction will break through. When that happens we are going to need good people in office. So please know that many out here support your efforts to restore our country.

effort is more spectating and this is not a winning or noble way to overcome injustice.

I live and work near Wilkes-Barre Pa, the anti-incumbent sentiment is running strong at all levels -- local, state and federal

I use to see 5-6 bush-cheney bumper stickers on cars while driving to work at 5:30am in the morning -- now it's down to maybe 1

US flags and other things associated with bush -- also dwindling

the big bush-supporter at work isn't happy with bush anymore, although he still supports bush, it's not with the same amount of rah-rahing

the grass roots are smoldering, little flames here and there -- not going to take too much more before it bursts into a full fledged BUSH-fire

I've been looking through your website, and you're just so darn right on the issues, esp. alternative energy. Our Senate desperately needs people like you in it. Just by getting out there and making your voice heard, you're changing the country. DU is on your side, and we've got your back.

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/ (sorry if you explained that before and I missed it)

Also, are you hooked into the UFPJ community there?

We're dealing with trees forest conundrum without pushing candidates to the forefront who could assist in achieving the objectives most DU'ers desire.

just know I admire your conviction and courage for running. I hope tomorrow brings better news and know that many folks here are rooting for you.

:yourock:

shared sacrifice when it's not personally convenient is what allows a campaign to get legs.

If you could handle the tough days in the Marines, you can handle anything. Gooooo, Carl!

I do wish you the best, Carl.

cash if I didn't believe in what you're doing.

Please hang in, you are making a difference in so many ways. MKJ

...because this is our time! You are on the side of the angels...and keep that in mind constantly.

If we are to take back control of our beloved country from these power-hungry fascists, it is going to be on the back of good men like yourself, with a good heart, a good mind, and REAL moral values, instead of something dictated by Pat Robertson and the rest of the American Taliban!

incumbency takes priority to good leadership. It's come down to big bucks and that can be depressing at times.

.....in Congress, you are there to represent the PEOPLE....not special interests, or corporations, or anything else.

This president seems to have forgotten, or probably just ignored, the same thing!

Take RI by storm!! Or move to Texas! If we had people like you and Paul Hackett down here, I think the Dem base would REALLY COME ALIVE!

Texas Dems are just whipped down right now, and it is a tough ole row to hoe. Our time will come again, and when it does, many of us will be ready to kick ass and take names.

THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORT!!

Tex

And remember....

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' "

this a reality sooner than later.

Keep fighting Marine!!! :)

This is NOT an army of one.

Its just a bump in the road, granted a big bump, but a necessary one. Learn from those days, and look for positive things out of the negative and it will all fall into place.

Remember that poem, "Don't Quit." Please don't.

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill.
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit!

Let's focus on getting the RI General Assembly to support an impeachment resolution!

Using downingstreet, democrats.com, and PDA resources let's get a plan going and ask DUers for help.

some progress. This is a shared effort and I damn well appreciate your ofer. Help?!!

hey, it doesn't hurt to have that good karma out there for you.
But besides that, your willingness to stand up and be counted, to pick up the shield and sword on behalf of all of us out here, makes a big difference in my day. So here is a positive spirit thunder bolt coming your way!:pals:

thing as I and we can do anything.

WE need to do things that brings in our common goals of ending the war. The war's end will bring the domestic programs we need and will likely be the source of the end of GOP dominion. This is a million (wo)man march.

"We're going to resurrect a peace movement in this country"

http://wewillnotbesilenced.cf.huffingtonpost.com/non_violent_resistance.swf

Some days are more daunting than others, but you know you are fighting the good fight. And we are behind you all the way. :patriot:

With Metta,
Buffy :hug:

already figured it out -- the asshole is just FINALLY stating the obvious.

Keep up the good work -- its going to be okay.

:hug:

:hug: I truly believe that we have reached the tipping point and we need people like you to stand up for us. Take care. :hi:

and get enough sleep

has assumption tripped me up?

never answers my questions...and when he does..its so generic its pathetic

He looks, sounds like a DINO..come to bleed and spy on us...

I even asked him that...till today...no answer...

He was a Pub and only recently turned to our Party....on the DU for 7 weeks or so,,,and we know almost NOTHING about him.

My nose ditects something awfully smelly.

So this would be retty far-out mole work, senor islandbra.

He is operating on a different level. And yes, I was a Regean era GOP voter, who has voted the candidate ever since. I disaffiliated because my values were more progressive than the majority of existing Dems and certainly in opposition and defiance of Bush&Co.

Opi is welcome to his opinion. I've asked where (s)he stands because the depth of my positions are not to liking. The reality is without the end of the Iraq War. most of this is nothing more than political posturing regardless of party. Thanks Capn.

just take a digital picture of yourself holding a sign saying "Hi DU"
and upload it to www.photobucket.us
that should be easy, and irrefutable evidence

thanks

:P

You probably shouldn't complain about others' spelling in a post where you yourself can't spell a simple word like "detect". Just sayin'.

I don't give a crap which party takes credit, but know they're both to blame right now.

And I was just ribbing the other poster.

Good luck with your campaign!

and HE is Running for the Senatew seat...not I/////

We find weaknesses if we look for them. I'm looking for our best.

Yep it's carl. Went through OCS feb 82, First wife's name is Shirley. My Doctoral Chair was from the University of Quebec.

we will prevail. Remember the mustard seed. And the acorn.The journey of a thousand miles
begins with...etc. Sorry for the cliches, but you get my point.
There have been many times in our countrys history when things looked bleak;
We will get through this.

Seriously. We bitch and moan, but we are citizens of the modern Roman Empire, wallowing in our filthy wealth that is derived from the blood, sweat and tears of citizens of all the third world countries which we exploit. The most trod upon US citizen has it pretty damn good, unless he is mentally ill, a racial minority, gay or one of a few other persecuted groups. But you can be a straight arrow citizen from any one of dozen countries in Africa and your life does not mean shit to most people in the US.

So, rejoice in the fact that we are healthy enough, educated enough, free enough, endowed with enough liberty to have the time to work for social justice. We could be spending 20 hours a day fighting off hunger.

Because I am Australian, I am not completely knowledgeable about your political system. Do you have an official spokesperson for the Democrats?
For example, in Australia, we have an Opposition leader (Kim Beasley) and he is head of the Australian Labor Party, of which I am a member. Below him, he has shadow ministers who are spokespersons for policies which come under their portfolios.

In other words, at the moment, who is the main spokesperson for you party?