I JUST SPOKE WITH JOHN CONYERS

I was just putting a blog post together and calling all the appropriate reps re- Rep. Kucinich's articles, and when I called Conyers' no., I got him. He said, "John Conyers." I said, "REALLY"? I thanked him for his work, said I was calling to ask him to support Kucinich, etc. He actually asked for my phone no. to call me back. I said I understand you have to prioritize.

PLEASE CALL -- I think/hope Congress would like nothing better than a tidal wave of public support!

Here again are some helpful nos., and links; thanks to everyone else who's helped put them together.

John Conyers, to ask for his support: 734-675-4084.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich's office to thank him and commend his courage, foresight, integrity, and patriotism, at 202-225-5871.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office to ask her to at least stay out of the way: San Francisco office: 415-556-4862; DC office: 202-225-4965.

Your own House reps to ask them to support the process; you can find them (and your senators) through http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/ ; or e-mail them through https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml%20 .

It can't hurt to contact the media and ask them to COVER this. You can do this through http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/ .
Then pls go rate this up on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZ8seg4Nr4">YouTube</a>:

Nothing is inevitable, except defeat for those who give up without a fight.
-- "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (1961), script by Irwin Allen & Charles Bennett

...thanked the Congressman through his staffer. Very important night tonight.

Hope that's a good sign that he's getting a lot of calls.
Will try again in a few.

answer the phone. She was terrific

I LOVE the feeling I get when I actually feel like
a CITIZEN doing my duty ...

THANK YOU, DENNIS KUCINICH for being OUR voice!

I'll phone my oregon people tomorrow. I imagine I'll have alot of fun with Gorgon Smith's people (gop jerkwad)

I just posted on his blog about Dennis Kucinich
and just called to thank Congressman Kucinich. His staffer was terrific and said to call my Congressman
:kick:

Congrats!! No long distance here until after nine.

it might not be a "guy."

"Most people can find 200 impeachment supporters within shouting distance of their front door."

-David Swanson

I've just contributed to Blythe's (FL-15) campaign and will help him out any way I can. Would LOVE to be rid of Weldon.

There was also a group cited and linked to called The New Broom Coalition that I was really anxious to check out (incumbant challengers) but their website doesn't appear to be working. :-(

But particularly to you from me because I probably wouldn't have known about that list otherwise. Please post it somewhere where people will spot it easily if you haven't already; perhaps its own GD thread or in the Activist HQ or something?

:)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3416090&mesg_id=3416090

It's a more updated snapshot (May) (see his disclaimers), but the other site cited has some interesting earlier background and links, too.

I was just imagining the conversation.

and i completely forgot it when i heard his voice. but i think i managed to say something about calling to ask him to support kucinich, thanking him and kucinich for their work from the bottom of my heart, that we can't let people get away with the kinds of crimes that have been committed, and that it wd be worth it if only to keep them too occupied to wreak more damage during their remaining months.

:hi:

in the morning.

That would have been my exact response too.

:toast:

That much disbelief would shock out of all manner of niceties.

I wonder what his response would have been.

make it so easy.

actions speak louder than words; words speak louder than thoughts.

What an incredibly nice man.

He wanted to know more about why we are so frustrated with Pelosi,
and I told him to please please support Dennis. and what a great, courageous, patriotic American Dennis is!

:woohoo: :bounce:

I offered my 2 cents whether he wanted it or not. :-)

I LOVE John Conyers! :loveya:

...and thanks for the numbers - I'll be calling them.

K & R!

J/K !! :P

:rofl:

:yourock:

Thank You for doing all of that!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

K&R'd

DK's office. Man are they nice. The woman I spoke with was very grateful to hear from me she said. I also asked her to thank all those who helped compile the information for this amazing document he is reading. I think she liked that. :) Made me feel kinda mushy and teary and very proud to have supported and continue to support this man. I wish I lived in his district.

they were very grateful then sent scathing EMAIL to my dino... which will be deleted, I bet

probably do. We would not want them to know how vehemently we disagree with them now would we? :eyes:

I sent mine a short note. I am not certain she will support him. I will wait and see. If she doesn't she will get one of those scathing emails from me too. If nothing else they may help our blood pressure just to send them.

I was told so by the staffer, started repeating every talking point we are familiar with

Didn't let her finish, read the oath her boss took and told her.. you just lost my vote and that of my husband

THere was silence on the line... and then she asked specific info to note that I was in the district

My note tonight included a reminder of that conversation and that I will vote against her in every primary and GE from now on, or until she does her freaking job!

It's a damn safe seat, so my protest vote will not do much, except let me sleep at night.

And I believe on standing on one's principles... and in my best dreams we wake up after the november election to find out that many of these dinos were replaced by third party candidates, who won on the protest vote agenda.

The only way they'll get it is close elections or loosing.

I can't do otherwise, not anymore.

i live in a conservative area, and even the most liberal Congressional rep. I've got isn't on the pro-impeachment list; but I think calling helps, even if only a little bit -- I called 'em all.

I'm going to write again and again.

The issue of torture alone justifies impeachment.

and they have ALWAYS voted for him because "he always does right by the people".

Thanks, snot!

got the idea here: Donate right now to keep DENNIS KUCINICH in Congress!

AAAAARRRRGGGGHHH!!!

as the I Ching says, perseverence furthers -- i.e., I hope you will try again tomorrow, or later if necessary.

Conyers' record so far.. ("Strike 08" blog)





http://www.strike08.com/strike08blog.htm


Will this finally be the pressure that changes something-- anything?

. . . it's at the expense of truth, justice, and the American Way.

ambivalence. Hence my own toward his. I like him a very great deal, but I'm not holding my breath for the outcome we'd all like to see.

Obama promises he will change it. This is his chance. Let's see whether he and those who want to see him elected really want change for American or just want to a career change for themselves.

The impeachment issue is a litmus test of the sincerity, the honesty and the courage of members of Congress. Many of them talk the talk but don't walk the walk. Thus far, Conyers has been one on their side.

There are three reasons to back impeachment now that were not there before the 2006 election or even a few months ago. The first is McClellan's confession about the Bush administration in his book, the second is new information proving very high level involvement in instituting the torture procedures for prisoners we hold and the third is the report of the Senate Intelligence Committee. There was plenty of evidence before those three new pieces, but the new evidence enforces the already compelling argument for impeachment. Conyers must impeach Bush. It will help Obama, not hurt him.

Obama is arguing that McCain is four more years of Bush. Well, OK. Let's let the American people know why four more years of Bush would be an abomination. This is not just any election. This is an exorcism. We have to get rid of the secrecy and dishonesty that is haunting the Bush White House before those lovely, innocent Obama children move in. (OK so this last sentence if over the top, but you understand what I mean. So many young, innocent kids support Obama including his own two. To allow Bush to leave office with his glory intact would be a crime in and of itself.)

keep it up, people!!
flood their wires!
:kick:

in my sig line below.

I'm sure as hell gonna use 'em again! And again!!!

If NOTHING else, they NEED to hear from us just to make sure they know how many of us there are out here.

NNNGU!!!

stifle it and send it to the House judiciary like the impeach Cheney bill?

Hi, my name is Snot? :rofl:

I kid!

Thanks for this. I will call in the morning.

Most excellent post!

Why is there a grey banner on the screen stating: "A very very small left-wing conspiracy"

or as suggested above, not block him.

Might get more action.

For Godsakes! Stay out of the way of Democracy if you can't help!

You sure that's the right number? There was no outgoing message on it or anything. But I did leave a message.

Kucinich's mailbox is full.

You sure that's the right number? There was no outgoing message on it or anything. But I did leave a message.

Kucinich's mailbox is full.

There is so many actionable resolution arguments. At least its in the congressional record. Step one...

The Honorable ____________:

There was a time in my life when I had respect for the Republican Party and felt pride, as any American should, in its achievements. It is the party of my parents and though I have come to have different political leanings than my parents, like them, the Republican party still deserved and received my respect and admiration.

Sadly, this is no longer true.

It is unlikely that you were present on the House floor when David Kucinich presented the Articles of Impeachment of George Bush. The floor seemed to be empty. Nevertheless, I am sure that you are well aware of Representative Kucinich's efforts.

I would like to call your attention to Article 20: Imprisonment of Children. If true, this is to me, the most reprehensible act of a President who has thoroughly defiled what it means to be an American. Please take the time to seriously consider all thirty five (35) articles of impeachment. If any one can be proven, there is no question that the President should be removed from office, if not imprisoned.

This administration has destroyed the reputation and legacy of the Republican Party. My son, who is only six, talks endlessly about the tragedy of Iraq and how we must find a way to end it. It is a depressing subject for me and I rarely bring it up. He and his friends; however, seem to understand what kind of world they have inherited and are obsessed with finding a solution. As these children grow and are able to understand the full import of damage George Bush has wrought on the American way of life, I cannot see how they will feel anything other than revulsion for George Bush and his party. You can be certain that my son understands Article 20.

You and your fellow Republicans have an opportunity to salvage some of that legacy and restore your reputation. It is time to clean house. Act in support of the Articles of Impeachment and urge your fellow Republicans to do the same.

Sincerely,

__________

I agree. The imprisonment of children is the most horrible of the crimes of the Bush administration.

As pro bono work, I used to visit children in the Juvenile Hall in my hometown. The conditions at the Juvenile Hall facilities (I visited a couple of different ones) were relatively comfortable considering the crimes committed by these children, which ran the gamut from nonviolent to very violent crimes. To think of a 15-year old kid at Guantanamo after seeing the she shame, fear and distress in the eyes of some of the children at the facilities I visited is just unbearable.

Yes, children do commit crimes even serious crimes, but they are, nevertheless, children. They do not understand fully the repercussions of their actions. They have not developed the judgment they need to make wise decisions. They are often responding to forces in their environment of peer pressure when they commit crimes. Guantanamo is not the answer, regardless of how hardened they appear to be.

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