What did YOUR letter to the White House say today?

[ProfessionalLeftist]

I'll make this easy for whoever reads these things. I'm a "professional leftist" according to Mr. Gibbs' definition and an idiot according to Rahm Emmanuel. (to put it nicely).

I can only assume President Obama agrees since he has not said word one to dispute these very negative definitions of the millions (yes, millions) of people who helped put him into office.

So, if that means this message gets circular filed than just delete it now.

Otherwise I have policy comments on two issues - job creation and social security.

Job Creation: This needs to be #1 priority right now. NOTHING else is as important. NOT the deficit. NOT wars. NOT gutting social security. Without jobs this economy will continue to struggle and worse, collapse. Robert Reich (another pesky Professional Leftist) says it best:

http://tinyurl.com/2e55m55

Social Security: It's fine. There is NO emergency. It doesn't need to be cut in order to decrease the deficit.

I question why President Obama appointed known SS detractors to what everyone is calling his "Cat Food Commission". These people are hellbent on gutting this system and cutting benefits. EITHER is wholly and totally unacceptable to the majority of Americans (NOT just "professional leftists")

Cut defense spending and waste instead. Increase the limit on the incomes of those who pay into the system. But if you do what Republicans have been trying to do for many many years - gut Social Security or cut benefits - this party - the Democratic Party - is DONE. There is no point in its existence if they are not going to serve the people - because that's what the Democratic Party is supposed to do as opposed to Republicans who mainly serve corporations and Wall St. If Democrats and most importantly President Obama do not take a staunch stand on this and distinguish themselves on this issue - of all of them - they are DONE.

All this fearmongering about SS being urgently in need of 'fixing' is horse-pucky and Americans know it.

Now, if tall this means I need a 'drug test' as per Mr. Gibbs, then bring it on.

I'll tell you what this administration finds so irksome about the "Professional Left" is that we're always right. If you're wise you'll start listening to us instead of corprat lobbyists and Wall Street - IF saving this country is of any concern to you at all.

Otherwise, I assume that it is not.

Regards,

X (mean old "professional leftist")

[NightWatcher]

1. hate to break it to you, but they dont read them, and they dont care about you

unless you control millions in campaign donations or lobbyist influence, you can piss yourself for all they care

[ProfessionalLeftist]

3. I know they don't. Sent them before. Checked the "I want a response"

checkbox. Nada.

But whatever. I still send them, even if they do end up in the bit bucket, just to get it off my chest.

[NightWatcher]

7. you should embrace online porn....then you at least get temporary satisfaction

all of this online "discussion" and gnashing of teeth just leads to a case of Red State-Blue Balls

[ProfessionalLeftist]

9. Meh. No thanks. n/t

[xchrom]

2. recommend

[CBR]

4. I told him he was dreamy and had a sexy body. nt

[bigbaddan]

5. Fire Gibbs and your entire communications team.

The righties have kicked your ass due to the inability to get a coherent message out.

[steve2470]

6. my email, fwiw

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=8946288

[Uben]

8. No one is always right....

...to think otherwise is ridiculous. Granted, opposing corporate lobbyists is most often more right than wrong, so you may claim you are right more often than not.

I am wise, and it's not necessarily because I'm listening to you, but because I try to glean facts from the tidbits of truth scattered across the internet. I listen to no one without being skeptical. Everyone has an agenda, including myself, so sifting through information and arriving at a logical stance takes effort, something we know a lot of Americans do not do.

We cannot let name calling sidetrack our efforts. Our skins must be stronger than that lest we fall into and react to the diversions that name calling creates. Saving this country is the major concern of everyone here at DU, and quite honestly, most republicans as well. The methods by which we do so is what divides us. Our best strategy is to stay focused and put our efforts into winning elections. That is what gives one party power over the other. You can bet the republicans are doing just that!

[ProfessionalLeftist]

10. No one is always wrong either...

...not even the "Professional Left". If they're wise, they'll listen.

[Uben]

12. Being "wise" is subjective....

...and I do believe this administration listens to the "professional left", they just don't always like what they hear or have already assessed a situation and are in the course of acting upon it. I have been a democrat all of my 55 yrs and I do not always agree with the leftist pundits on every issue, and I do not want a president that is swayed by journalists. Journalists do not have access to all the information the president and his cabinet has and therefore do not have the capability to make decisions on a lot of issues. I know you know that, and I'm not trying to be a smart ass, I just think there has to be more tolerance and trust that the man we put in office has our best interests at heart.

I wasn't an Obama supporter in the primaries, I was for Clinton, but I quickly switched my support when Obama got the nomination.
Personally, I am amazed at what this administration has accomplished in 18 months with a republican congress saying no to virtually everything. Do I expect more? Hell yeah! I want these damned wars stopped and legislation that will create millions of jobs to put people back to work. I've been in a position to need unemployment benefits and although I didn't like having to go through the hassles that accompany it, it was a lifesaver! I pay $20K+/yr in insurance premiums because my wife has had cancer and I was hoping the HCR bill would help alleviate my situation, but it did not. However, there are more people insured now than there were, so it was a good thing.

[Carolina]

11. love your letter and

yes, it will get circular filed. Save your $0.44 for your retirement 'cause BHO, Rahm, Gibbs and crew really don't care. They're set for life regardless of 2010 or 2012

[eridani]

13. They probably don't read them, but I'm sure someone counts them n/t