Wrong again. Grass roots constituent lobbying, especially in the form of letters, is highly effective.
On 12/29/10, GregfromBoston <[email protected]> wrote: > Cool. > > See, I didn't put my form letters on a message board with bravado. > > Oh, calling political reps idiots is kinda idiotic, and patently > counter-productive. The rep will never see it > > On Dec 28, 11:37 pm, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: >> So? >> >> I have form letters up the ying yang from Rethugs who missed the fact >> that I just called them obsructionist un-American idiots. >> >> On 12/28/10, GregfromBoston <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> > If have form letters up my wazoo, Tommy. Mostly from dems who missed >> > the fact that I had just told them they were wrong about everything >> > (ande thats pretty hard to do). >> >> > I wouldn't have that framed. You're one of 10 million >> >> >http://www.usnews.com/mobile/articles_mobile/biden-hints-at-obama-ree... >> >> > On Dec 28, 6:15 pm, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: Joe Biden >> >> Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:23:38 -0500 >> >> Subject: We want to say thank you, Tommy >> >> >> Tommy -- >> >> >> I've been in Washington for almost 40 years. I've seen a lot of >> >> Congresses come and go. But I can't remember a group of lawmakers who >> >> accomplished more than the folks who just wrapped up their work. >> >> >> With their help, we repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ratified the >> >> START arms control treaty. We passed a new law to rein in the abuses >> >> on Wall Street and protect consumers. We reformed the health care >> >> system and passed the Recovery Act to get our economy growing again. >> >> >> But do you know why all that happened? Because people like you rolled >> >> up your sleeves, dug deep, and decided to make a difference. We had a >> >> dedicated group of lawmakers -- no doubt -- but they were supported >> >> every step of the way by folks from all across this country who were >> >> ready for change. People like you. >> >> >> I know how much that means to me. And I can't even begin tell you how >> >> much it means to the President. >> >> >> So here's the deal: President Obama wants to send you a note to >> >> express how grateful we are for all you did. >> >> >> Two years ago, we were staring into an abyss. The financial crisis was >> >> the worst this country has faced since the Great Depression. >> >> >> But this Congress passed the largest set of tax cuts for the middle >> >> class since President Reagan, the largest education reform since >> >> President Johnson, the largest infrastructure investment since >> >> President Eisenhower, and the largest clean-energy bill ever. >> >> >> Now -- even though we still have a ways to go -- the economy is growing >> >> again. >> >> >> Prior to this Congress, lawmakers had talked about reforming health >> >> care for almost a century. But with the President leading the way, >> >> these folks went out, and -- with you at their side -- they did it. >> >> Now 32 million more Americans will have access to health coverage. >> >> >> When we came into office, just about the entire country had come to >> >> realize that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was wrong. More than 14,000 brave >> >> men and women had been discharged simply because of who they were. >> >> With your help, we struck down that law and made this country a more >> >> just place. >> >> >> Every lawmaker who worked to accomplish these things will talk about >> >> their votes -- and the role they played in this progress -- for years. >> >> The President and I take great pride in those achievements. But each >> >> one belongs to you. You believed in them, you fought for them, and >> >> we're darn grateful. >> >> >> So let the President send you a note to show our appreciation. >> >> >> Thank you -- for everything, >> >> >> Joe >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> -- >> >> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. >> >> Have a great day, >> >> Tommy >> >> > -- >> > Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. >> > For options & help seehttp://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum >> >> > * Visit our other community athttp://www.PoliticalForum.com/ >> > * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. >> > * Read the latest breaking news, and more. >> >> -- >> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. >> Have a great day, >> Tommy- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. > For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum > > * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ > * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. > * Read the latest breaking news, and more. -- Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. Have a great day, Tommy -- Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more.
