I'm heading back to Vegas...what shall I tell my "old friend" Harry Reid...

[Cerridwen]

Without going into the long boring details, I'm soon to be heading back to Las Vegas, NV. I am Nevada (Las Vegas, specifically) born and bred.

I've met with Harry in the past (he liked my freckles). :eyes:

As a former and (soon to be) current constituent of "Give 'em hell, Harry," what would you like me to include in my first letter to him when I get back home?

This thread will be bookmarked and used for future reference in LTTEs and calls and letters to Harry.

I'm not kidding.

Say it here, please. I've got a bit of time to collate (and make "clean" *snort*) the responses.

[Critters2]

1. "Hey, Harry! Sprout a pair, wouldja?" nt

[Cerridwen]

5. A "pair" of what, luv?

I'm female. I'm a feminist. Tread cautiously.

Howzabout I aim for the spine?

As far as I've seens, "balls," have got us where we are. "Balls" ain't gonna get us out.

[Stargazer09]

53. Yes! Aim for the spine!

I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion about the "balls."

:hi:

[Cerridwen]

54. Consider it done.

:hi:

:D

[NC_Nurse]

2. Actually "Giving 'em Hell" would be nice. nt

[Cerridwen]

7. Thanks, NC_Nurse. I'll remind him.

:D

[Enrique]

3. ask him to make EFCA a top priority

Employee Free Choice Act. :bounce:

[Cerridwen]

9. Added to my list.

Thank you.

:hi:

[LakeSamish706]

4. Please tell him to retire cause he sucks as a Senator and most especially....

the leading Senator.

[Cerridwen]

11. So, you don't know politics and how it's played?

Sorry, not helpful.

But I'll adjust and include just the same.

[LakeSamish706]

21. Yeah I do know Politics, and he still sucks and should be long gone.... And so should Pelosi... n/t

[Cerridwen]

26. Then you know the power of seniority? n/t

[Ken Burch]

51. bland passionlessness doesn't make great politicians.

The dull, timid, obedient ones don't accomplish a thing. Neither do the ones whose politics are a courage-free zone.

Harry Reid never went to the wall to fight for anything.

[Cerridwen]

52. Harry's neither bland nor passionless...he just needs to be

reminded of whom he represents.

Thank you. I'll add you perceptions.

He needs to know how people view him.

"Image, is everything."

[bertman]

55. Why're you asking for suggestions if you're just going to shoot them down? Seems

you have your own idea about what Harry the Ballless Wonder needs to hear. No wonder the asshole is still the Nevada senator.

[Cerridwen]

61. I expected people to contribute something useful...

silly me.

"Grow a pair," is hardly effective advice to give a senator; unless you're his parent. Even then I'd presume he'd just tune it out. Many people will do that when all you have to offer is name calling and criticism.

I wanted to see what concerned people the most. Instead I get a bunch of useless, flip answers. If I'm putting my name to a letter and I hope to be the least bit effective, "grow a pair," is f'cking useless.

[bertman]

67. FYI, "Grow a pair" is a euphemism for "Show some courage", "display some toughness",

"have some guts", etc, etc, etc,.

"Grow a pair" is exactly what Harry Reid needs to hear. You are playing the same semantic game that the D.C. insiders play. "Oh, they weren't polite, so we're not going to listen to them."

The time for being polite is LOOOONNNG gone. The Senate is debating the fate of millions of Americans and our Democratic Senate Majority Leader is showing once again that he does not have the guts, intestinal fortitude, balls, cajones, nads, courage, chutzpah, brass, to handle the job.

Quit trying to hide the truth from Harry. He may be good for Nevada, but he is VERY BAD for our nation.

[BlooInBloo]

6. From BiB: You are worthless, Reid.

[Cerridwen]

Harry's good when he's motivated.

I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

Time to add some motivation.

[Believing Is Art]

8. Recommend testosterone supplements. n/t

[Cerridwen]

14. Look around that planet.

How's that workin' out for ya?

Testosterone is an over-abundant excuse for the crap going on.

I'll aim at the spine - as noted up-thread.

[Believing Is Art]

29. *Shrug* Personal preference

He needs to be more aggressive. I think calling someone an invertebrate is worse than questioning his hormone levels, though neither really bothers me.

[Cerridwen]

36. K, noted. n/t

[Mrs. Ted Nancy]

10. Grow a spine! n/t

[4 t 4]

13. Please ask Harry

to give up his position to someone that is more forceful. He will understand

[Cerridwen]

17. shrub* was "forceful." Perhaps you mean effective? n/t

[Cerridwen]

15. Done. n/t

[bridgit]

12. This, "Senator? You can have my answer now, if you like. My final offer is this: nothing...

"Not even the fee for the gaming license, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally."

[BlooInBloo]

16. :)

[Cerridwen]

18. He's a billionare. Doesn't care for my money.

My vote, MAY be another issue.

Gaming licenses are not so much about the money as the "who." I'll add your suggestion appropriately.

Thanks.

[Cleita]

19. He needs to stop being a milquetoast. Our country is in crisis very much right now and

even more so than it was after 9-11. Caving into the corrupt Washington culture because that's the way they are used to doing business is doing his country a grave injustice. He has a majority now, if not filibuster proof one, so let them filibuster. I was so disappointed that in order to get a few Republican votes we lost 42% of the necessary funding to make the stimulus package work. The three ring circus on Friday of amendment after amendment cluttering up the debate made me wonder who was in charge if anybody. Ask him if he can do that and if he can't, please step down so someone like Barbara Boxer or Russ Feingold can take over and do what needs to be done.

[Cerridwen]

24. Harry's no "miquetoast." He's doing what is best for Harry.

He's a politician.

I'll remind him of his Nevada past. It may help - or not.

But I'll be close enough to be in his face - again.

I'll include all your concerns, Cleita. I'll point him to what "the masses" are saying.

Thank you!

[enlightenment]

20. Good luck, Cerridwen.

I have written him a number of times. Either no response or a canned response . . . my personal favourite was writing him via his website, using one of the standard 'topics' he provides (education/energy/Yucca Mt/etc) then addressing another issue. The response was canned for the topic I selected, not the body of my letter.

I voted for him the last time he was up; I won't do it again.

[Cerridwen]

23. Thanks, enlightenment. I may still have some of my "old" connections.

As in everything political, that may help.

Perhaps he'll be interested in how my freckles look now. :(

[Whoa_Nelly]

22. Why are you moving back to LV?

Am a former 20 yr. Renoite, (or, Renonian, as I like to call it ;) ), but recently have considered moving to LV to work.

LV is fun and does have some great areas to linve in! :hi:

[Cerridwen]

28. Long story.

Lots of drama and details.

I was born there. My family still lives there. Circumstances "require" I go back.

It's personal - ya know? :D

If you move to Vegas, send me a PM through DU. I may need some "outside" contact to remain "sane."

LOL

[gratuitous]

25. Dear Harry

Please take a moment to review the election returns from 2006 and 2008. The people of the United States are really crying out for Democratic leadership. You know that 40% or so that voted for Republicans? You're never going to win them over by trying to be like the Republicans. You're never going to win most of them over regardless of what you do. But you will win over a few of them by enacting policies that your party advocates, and that, as a Democrat you're sort of supposed to believe in.

So get cracking. Enact the will of the people. And quit letting the electoral losers run the show.

[Cerridwen]

32. Thank you! Precisely.

Added.

:hi:

[LakeSamish706]

27. You have an answer for all of us that don't like the Harry man, but...

none of your answers tell us when Harry will develop some balls..... We have been waiting a very long time for this to happen, and still waiting....

[Cerridwen]

31. Based in part, on knowing politics and knowing Harry's history...

also wondering why you think "balls," as described in our society is considered a "good" thing.

Take a look around you.

These "balls" which you so highly regard, have been in charge. How does that look from where you are?

I see failed economic systems, questionable social systems, and wars without end.

"Balls" appear to have gotten us where we are; whether they are paraded by men or women.

Howzabout we quit "waving" them in everyone's face and get down to taking care of people and, you should excuse the expression, "fuck the balls"?!

Einstein - doing same thing expecting different results, etc., etc., etc.

[LakeSamish706]

34. Hey, not going to beat this to death... But Harry sucks ok... He has never been any good...

and neither has Pelosi..... They suck!

[Cerridwen]

39. It's okay to "beat this to death."

Harry's taken on "the mob."

He has the back bone. He just needs to be reminded for whom he's working. He's taken on car bombs and threats to his family and livelihood.

The repukes should be a piece of cake after what he survived in Vegas.

I'm not kidding.

[Baikonour]

66. Bah, oh nevermind.

Forget my rant.

Just tell Reid to stop pissing his pants at the mere thought of a filibuster. If they want to filibuster, let them. And then let them flap their gums on the floor. It will only serve to make them look even more stupid.

[shadowknows69]

30. Just flip to the other side and be done with it

It's less painful to get stabbed in the back by the people who are supposed to be the opposition.

[Cerridwen]

35. Welcome to NV politics where the LDS and Catholic churches

"influence" politics in concert with the mining interests and casino interests.

Ain't it grand?!

/sarcasm

[shadowknows69]

37. Just reinforces my belief that humans are too stupid to survive much longer

[Cerridwen]

41. shadowknows69, I love you dearly and your stories move me...

but I don't agree.

There may be two versions of human on this planet.

I say "ours" gets to win.

Per another thread, I choose "Star Trek" over "Blade Runner."

Make of that as you will.

:hug:

[shadowknows69]

44. Sorry, I know I'm a downer lately

I'd much rather have a Star Trek world myself. Actually I thought we'd be there by now, the show was forty friggin years ago, you think we could have gotten a start anyway. B-)

[Cerridwen]

46. S'okay.

I'm having a Pollyanna day today or I'd be right there with you. *sigh*

:hug:

[madokie]

33. Tell him that this rope a dope strategy he's doing with the repukes is killing me

[Cerridwen]

40. Done! n/t

[razors edge]

38. I'll buy it if he will wear it.

If not, then all I can offer is,

[Cerridwen]

42. "No, ifs, ands or butts"

A popular billboard in Vegas with female butts as the punchline.

I'll remind him...he is a PUBLIC SERVANT.

We'll see how it goes. *sigh*

edit for grammar

[razors edge]

43. Wishing you lots-o luck.

:)

[Cerridwen]

45. Thank you.

I'm a gonna need it.

:D

[Lint Head]

47. Hey Harry. Why are you a coward?

:dem:

[Cerridwen]

48. "I," and those concerned, have to show him why it's in his best

interests for being otherwise.

I'm working on it.

Thank you.

[Greyhound]

49. First Rec. How 'bout that? n/t

[Cerridwen]

50. Not surprised.

Thank you.

:D

[stillcool]

56. Tell him I want to see a filibuster...

before I die.

[Cerridwen]

59. Thanks.

I think that's number one on my list.

Much appreciated.

[MrsBrady]

57. would you please tell Harry

that to PLEASE not allow the bill to be cut up...
to pass it with all the stuff cut out makes it "worthless" or less effective or pointless.

Let the republicans filibuster. Let them do it, and they will look like the fools they really are.

If this thing passes all cut up, then when it doesn't work (because it's been cut up) they will say,
"see, we told you it wouldn't work."
And you KNOW that is what the media would cover.

But if the senators will stand up TO the Repukes, for the American People....then they and Obama and will look like heros.
(Because they actually WOULD BE)
Call their bluff. Let them filibuster. We KNOW they are wrong. ENOUGH!

The only way to out a bully FOR what he really is is to stand up to him. Most bullies back down. And if they don't, you can just keep doing the right thing and
let people see what a bully they are. They always go back to the rock they came out from under.

I don't care about making the Republicans look bad.
They are doing that enough by themselves.
Do the Senate Democrats want to look bad? Because they seem to be letting the Republicans make them look that way.

Do the Senate Democrats have some kind of syndrome like abused people do after a long period of time of being powerless?
After the abuse is over, these victims keep making decisions like they are still trapped? Is this what they are doing??????
The storm is over.
Let's get out from underneath these bullies and start acting like the party in power, PLEASE!!!

[Greyhound]

58. screw the club, they abandoned the rules long ago and it only hurts us. n/t

[Cerridwen]

60. Well said, MrsBrady.

I'll incorporate your ideas in my first letter.

I appreciate the time you took to answer.

[MrsBrady]

64. well thank you for taking the time to talk to Harry.

:hi:

[Political Heretic]

62. Say "You are a fucking coward."

[babylonsister]

63. Ask him what his solution might be for

cancer patients who are being denied treatment because oncology services at the UMC were eliminated.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5008151

Nevada resident Margaret Frye-Jackman, 71, was diagnosed in August with ovarian cancer. She had two rounds of chemotherapy at University Medical Center, the only public hospital in the Las Vegas area.

Soon after, she and her daughter heard the news on TV: The hospital's outpatient oncology services were closing because of state Medicaid cuts. Treatment for Frye-Jackman and hundreds of other cancer patients was eliminated.

[OnyxCollie]

65. Tell him to learn how to frame an issue effectively.

Remind him he's Senate MAJORITY leader. Get on the offensive.

Reid was a boxer. Tell him to get off the ropes and throw a goddamn punch already.

[BlueIdaho]

68. Tell that pissy pants little gutless wonder

to resign as Majority Leader and let a real leader do the job.