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FLyellowdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 05:59 PM
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Should Bush be investigated?
YES! Just got this...call today. :patriot:
info@democracyforamerica.com


DFA Member -

A USA Today/Gallup poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans want an investigation of potential wrongdoing by the Bush administration. But Republican Senators and some Democrats are preparing to stop the creation of a Congressional Truth Commission that will get the job started.

At a hearing held by Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont yesterday, Leahy called for Congressional action now. While Republican Sen. Arlen Specter from Pennsylvania called it a "fishing expedition."

The Washington Post says Republicans are "confident of victory." That's because they haven't heard from you.

Reach your Senators today by calling the Senate switchboard.

Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121


Here's a suggested script:

"I'm calling because I want my Senator to know that I support a Congressional Truth Commission to investigate constitutional abuses by the Bush administration. Congress must make sure torture, warrentless wiretapping, and other serious abuses never happen again. Can you tell me where the Senator stands on this issue?"
Tips:

Be polite no matter what. Be sure to thank your Senators if they already support a Commission.
Keep your statement short. The more the lines are free, the more DFA calls they will receive.
Don't go on a rant. Congressional staff pass on the number of calls and gist, but rarely specifics. A rant is more likely to get your message lost or anger a tired staffer who could choose to not pass on your call.


DFA and Sen. Leahy have gathered over 100,000 signatures on a petition calling for the truth already, but this fight will take more than a petition to win. We need to fire on all cylinders to keep the past from being swept under the rug. Congress needs to know that America Demands the Truth.

Take action today. Please make your call now.

Thank you for everything you do,

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America






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ThomWV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:01 PM
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1. Republicans were conspicuously absent from yesterday's hearing
Edited on Thu Mar-05-09 06:02 PM by ThomWV
There were none left in the room as the last testimony was given.
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abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:09 PM
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2. YES !! oops, I thought it said "incarcerated"
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FLyellowdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:16 PM
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3. Whichever...
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abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:20 PM
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4. just trying to be funny--- I agree 100% : investigate the whole lot of em.
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FLyellowdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:22 PM
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5. Actually, let's do BOTH!
:hi:
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abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:26 PM
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7. amen
:toast:
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:23 PM
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6. Should poops be flushed?
I think so, but have heard others want to let it linger on a while.

-Hoot
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FLyellowdog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 07:19 PM
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9. Ignore the "others"...
they don't really exist in my world.
:rofl:
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 06:55 PM
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8. Two Words:
Hell Yeah.

Posterity deserves no less.

:patriot:
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ConcernedCanuk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-05-09 10:13 PM
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10. From a DUer that I haven't seen around here for ages
Edited on Thu Mar-05-09 10:14 PM by ConcernedCanuk
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