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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:06 PM
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My Pledge: NOT ONE DIME TILL YOU GROW A SPINE!
I received a 'survey' from Nancy Pelosi and the DCCC. I wrote some creative comments and wrote "NOT ONE DIME TILL YOU GROW A SPINE" over the contribution section. They also had a question about the highest priority and I added one for "Censure: Grow a spine!".

Then I put the survey in their postage-paid envelope and I'll be sending it out tomorrow. From now on I will do that with anything I get from the Democratic Party.

I wish everyone would do this. If we had a concerted campaign to do this, maybe it would hit them the only place that seems to count - in the pocketbook.

Is anyone WIT ME?
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5X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:08 PM
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1. Thats a movement I can get behind. n/t
Edited on Thu Apr-06-06 09:10 PM by 5X
edit: Ok, that didn't sound right. I support this initiative.

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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:11 PM
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2. If an individual grows a spine then it's appropriate to send it
directly to their campaign. I'm just not going to give anything to the DSCC, the DCCC, the DNC, or the Democratic Party. They have to grow a spine, back censure, and do something about the crooked voting process before I give them a dime again!
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Sarah Ibarruri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:27 PM
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It does sound kinda good. :-) nt
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:12 PM
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3. Been there for a while.
We send our money to those we actually observe standing for Democratic principles.
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:13 PM
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4. Not I...
That strategy will get you no censure and no Democratic majority...maybe what you want. But not I...
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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:15 PM
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5. That's an absurd deduction.
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:21 PM
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6. Hardly...
Refuse to give money to the organization whose job it is to get Democrats elected to the House...no Democratic majority, no censure...
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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:31 PM
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8. Fine - keep throwing your money away.
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:34 PM
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10. I'd rather have a Democratic majority with no censure...
Than a Republican one...

Not really a hard choice...
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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:42 PM
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14. If you call that logic, then you're right.
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:45 PM
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15. Perfectly logical...
For someone with a long view of things...but if you are willing to go down in flames over censure...then probably not!
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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:48 PM
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16. Sorry you feel that way - nice chatting...
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rwheeler31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:27 PM
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7. no
why are we so critical of our own? You go do their job.
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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:32 PM
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9. I'm critical when warranted. You think they're doing a good job?
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:39 PM
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11. DCCC is doing a great job...
Best job of recruiting candidates, along with the DSCC, in several cycles. FOr the first time since 1994 I actually believe we have a shot at getting the majority back...



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MadisonProgressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:41 PM
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13. Not with rigged elections
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sendero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 09:40 PM
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12. I partially agree..
.... I will not send a dime to the DCCC, whose approach to their mission I disagree with vehemently.

I am sending money, along with their "survey" to the DNC. On the notes section I mention that I'm only doing this because I believe in Dr. Dean's work.

Everybody has their line. I'm not unhappy with the DNC, only the "we'll decide who will win" DCCC, who I have no faith in whatsoever.
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skeeters2525 Donating Member (159 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 11:36 PM
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17. How About
Democrats grow a brain. They seem to really not give a chit about getting your money. Their job is to not rock the boat. I'm sure they are getting plenty of money just to shut their mouths.

Just watch the tap dance. We tried to stop him but we were just didn't have the votes. The Moron is in a war and we didn't want to be called traitors.


Folks we are getting it up the ass. And I know a third party is not the answer. We have to lead the Dems out of their caves. Sorry, no answers. Just get involved and speak the truth to everyone.

America is brainwashed. And even the Democrats want to accept that.

They don't care about you. They think they can be the great middle. We will help you by not doing anything.

Totally off the subject. And I applaud your idea. More then I have, I just know Halliburton will pay them more then you to be good boys.
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