called my congressman this morning to urge opposition to Obama's latest war tab....

mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 12:48 PM
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called my congressman this morning to urge opposition to Obama's latest war tab....

Edited on Mon Jul-26-10 12:54 PM by mike_c

Mike Thompson, CA 1st district. Talked to a nice staffer in Washington who seemed genuinely happy to hear my thoughts on the matter. We'll see how he votes.

on edit: Actually, I posted this to urge everyone else to call their congress-critter and do the same, then forgot that part. Call today!

No more money for dishonest wars for profit! America out of Iraq and Afghanistan NOW!

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pleah

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Mon Jul-26-10 01:32 PM
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1. K&R

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sinkingfeeling

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:13 PM
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2. Unfortunately my rep is a Republican who voted 100% the Bush way for the last 10 years.

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mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:18 PM
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3. but you should call anyway....

How else will they know that dissent exists in their district, or be able to gauge their own political winds? Sure, they'll probably ignore the first 5 or maybe 50 constituents who call. But 500? Or 5000? Even the direst repig politician has skin in the game they want to protect.

Call today!

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sinkingfeeling

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:28 PM
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5. This is John Boozman we're talking about.

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mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:52 PM
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12. I understand-- it's futile, but it's not a futile gesture, really....

Every time he hears opposition to the wars he needs to be reminded, first and foremost, that folks in his district oppose them too. Don't give him a free ride while he rides roughshod over you!

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:37 PM
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7. Absolutely! Bug the hell out of them!

Same goes for those you *know* will vote your wishes... be sure to call and thank them, as you can be sure the opposition is giving them hell.... and very possibly death threats.

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Ernesto

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:18 PM
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4. Jeese

How in the hell did I get transported back to the Vietnam era?

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mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:48 PM
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10. I think we're all wondering the same thing....

Edited on Mon Jul-26-10 02:49 PM by mike_c

You'd think we might have learned some lessons about the futility of imperialism from that experience, wouldn't you?

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bobbolink

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:35 PM
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6. Toll-free Capitol Hill Numbers

It works best to call their local office, as then they know you are a constituent, but for those who want to call D.C. and can't afford it...

Toll-free Capitol Hill Numbers:

1-800-828-0498 1-866-388-1015 1-866-220-0044 1-877-851-6437

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mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:50 PM
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11. yep-- it's EASY and FREE to tell your congress critters what the boss wants....

Edited on Mon Jul-26-10 02:50 PM by mike_c

:thumbsup:

Only takes a couple of minutes!

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bobbolink

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:57 PM
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13. Easy, indeed. They don't need or want a speech.... just a simple declaration of how you want them

to vote. They keep a tally.... a column of Nos, and a column of Yeses.

Exception... one time I called members of the Congressional Black Caucus because they were giving speeches that day 0n a big topic. When I got to one office, I was told I was the FIRST one to call with a positive message! Now *that* is really disgraceful on our part!

She whispered to me that they were getting death threats, so I stayed on the line to give them all some well-deserved appreciation.

It was time well-spent!

(Then I called friends and asked them to also call in some appreciation... it is only right.)

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Stinky The Clown

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:40 PM
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8. Thanks for the reminder, mike. I just called mine

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mike_c

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Mon Jul-26-10 02:47 PM
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9. thank YOU, my friend....

:hi:

And give my best to the missus, too!

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blindpig

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Mon Jul-26-10 03:14 PM
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14. But what should I call him?

What should I call Bob Ingelis?

I actually think that calling Congress critters is a waste of time, they have their agenda and it ain't that of the working class.

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Bluebear

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Mon Jul-26-10 03:15 PM
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15. Thank you. Just called office of Rep Carol Shea-Porter to do the same.

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