I am calling all of my senators and congresspeople.

[progmom]

If a special session of congress can be convened to deal with one woman and her feeding tube in Florida, we sure as fuck need someone with leadership skills to step forward and lead when tens of thousands are dying because of neglect.

[terrya]

1. That's a good idea, progmom. I'll do the same this afternoon.

God knows, those folks down in LA and Mississippi sure as fuck isn't going to get anything from the asshole in the White House.

:thumbsup:

[terrya]

8. Just called Sens. Durbin and Obama, Rep. Schakowsky's offices.

Thank you for this great idea, progmom.

[progmom]

9. thank you for doing it!

[flamingyouth]

2. I'm going to do the same when I get back from my appt. this morning

Good idea. :thumbsup:

[Fenris]

3. Hear hear!

It feels like there's no one in charge...no coordination. It certainly doesn't feel like we have a capable government. x(

:hug:

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. Do it!

I can't think of anyone more rational to undertake such a letter. :hug:

[Pirate Smile]

5. Recommended. I will too.

[cyberpj]

6. I'm working on mailing labels to Senate, The House has downloadable labels

to all reps on their website.

http://clerk.house.gov/
109th Member Mailing Labels


I want my letters to greet their RETURN TO WORK.

[Zuni]

7. damn right

I will do the same

[nini]

10. No shit

I was wondering myself why the hell they all didn't run back to DC to get something accomplished

[ChickMagic]

11. I cribbed what you said

and faxed the following letter to my senators and congressman:

**************************************************************

I have been getting angrier and angrier about the response to Hurricane Katrina. It was forecasted to gain considerable strength in the Gulf because of the unusually warm water. The projected path included New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi. It is well understood that New Orleans was at particular risk because it is below sea level and surrounded by water.

The National Guard was established just for these sorts of circumstances. Why in the world are they in Iraq when we so desperately need them here? Even their amphibious vehicles are in Iraq.

If a special session of congress can be convened to deal with a woman and her feeding tube in Florida, why wasn’t a special session called immediately in response to this clear danger?

We certainly need someone with leadership skills to come forward and lead when thousands of Americans are dying because of neglect. Needed funding was cut that would have been used to fortify levees around New Orleans. That funding needs to be restored. They could certainly use the $9 billion dollars that went missing and is unaccounted for in Iraq.

Sincerely,
Your constituent,

[Richardo]

12. Fantasic idea, progmom

Where's the leadership now, Mr Delay? Extortionist bastard.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Good morning to you, my dear progmom....

I am PROUD to say that I did one little good thing this morning...

I just gave you the last vote you needed to get your thread onto the Greatest Page...

You go, girl...your letter writing just lit me up....

:kick:

:kick:

:kick:

[IdaBriggs]

14. I already called mine today demanding HIS resignation.

If I keep calling, they are going to think I'm a fruit loop.

Sigh.

I'm so mad, maybe I am. :mad:

Anyway, Nominated!

[CrispyQ]

15. Excellent idea.

Will follow through this afternoon.

:yourock:

[progmom]

16. ...

[Telly Savalas]

17. If I may hijack this (which will also have the effect of kicking it)...

how's progspawn doing? I remember you posted that he was pretty sick a few days ago, but never heard the follow up if there was any. Hopefully the little guy's doing better.

[progmom]

18. he's doing a lot better now, thanks.

:hug:

[Telly Savalas]

19. Cheers.

Just called Dennis Moore's office (KS-3). I'll post a link to this thread in the Kansas forum encouraging others to do the same.

[huskerlaw]

20. I just called mine

and got a lot of "Well, Congress will be back in session on Tuesday, we're all concerned too, I'm sure they'll do something then..."

Fucking idiots.

[johnnie]

21. They have already started

It is happening now.

[progmom]

22. so call and make sure yours is going to DC

only a "handful" are convening, according to CNN.

[johnnie]

23. It's Kucinich

I would guess he will be there. He might be on his honeymoon, but I can try to write to him. He has answered me in the past.

[progmom]

24. you can call his office and let them know that you would be disappointed

...if he doesn't go to DC for this.