Thursday, December 22, 2011

[PDI] FW: How the GOP Stole Christmas

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From: Robby Mook <dccc@dccc.org>
Sent: December 22, 2011 3:59 PM
To: Daniel Stafford <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Subject: How the GOP Stole Christmas

Daniel --

Thanks to tremendous grassroots support, we are aggressively holding Tea Party Republicans accountable for blocking a payroll tax cut for the middle class and leaving for their holiday vacation.

As Republicans try to walk away from the American people, we've just launched HowTheGOPStoleChristmas.com so you and your friends can send a message to Speaker Boehner telling him to stop the middle class tax increase before it's too late.

After you send your message, forward this email to 3 friends and share the site on Facebook and Twitter.
Your pressure on House Republicans is paying off.  Take a look at some of the headlines across the country blasting Republicans for irresponsibly leaving Washington and forcing a $1,000 tax hike on 160 million middle income Americans on January 1st.
CBS News: House GOP Takes a Political Beating in Payroll Tax Fight [12/21/11]
ABC: House Republicans Under Attack in Payroll Tax Standoff [12/21/11]
LA Times: House GOP hearing it from all sides over payroll tax cut [12/21/11]
Washington Post: Dems Go On Offense Over GOP Payroll Tax Cut Opposition [12/19/11]
The Hill: DCCC Unleashing Carville on House GOP [12/19/11]
Even some of their own party are calling out House Republicans on their recklessness. More than 235,000 individuals have signed our petition telling House Republicans to stand with the middle class, not the Tea Party, and support the payroll tax cut compromise before it's too late. Let's keep the pressure on Republicans. If you haven't already, sign our petition.

Thank you,

Robby

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

[PDI] FW: Top Gingrich aide quits after calling Romney’s religion a ‘cult’

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Laughter and tears mixed in this, but I bet it's the proposed cellphone ban that will generate the most "correspondence" with our insane politicians.

Dan

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Colbert: Trump should just run for the Whig Party

Emboldened by Donald Trump dropping out of the Newsmax GOP debate, Stephen
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Monday, December 12, 2011

[PDI] FW: Message from Senator Durbin

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Subject: Message from Senator Durbin

December 12, 2011
 
 
 
Mr. Daniel Stafford
40 N Tower RD Apt 9n
Oak Brook, IL 60523-1120
 
Dear Mr. Stafford:
 
Thank you for contacting me regarding detention provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012. I appreciate hearing from you.
 
The Senate recently passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY12 (S. 1867), the companion measure to the House bill (H.R. 1540). While the bill contains a number of provisions critical to maintaining the strength of our Armed Forces and the security of our nation, there are some provisions of concern.
 
Sections in S. 1867 expand the military targeting and detention powers of the President and authorize the detention of individuals without charge or adequate due process for indefinite periods of time. Some provisions also make it difficult for detainees to be released from the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and ban the use of the federal court system for the prosecution of terrorism suspects, favoring military commissions for all cases.
 
Our commitment to principle, even during difficult times, has made America a special country. We must not allow the depravity of our enemies to cause us to abandon our nation's most fundamental values. Indefinite detention without recourse to legal proceedings is inconsistent with the principles of liberty and the rule of law that underpin our democracy.
 
Recognizing this, the Senate agreed on a compromise amendment, introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, that clarifies the language on detainees, excluding United States citizens, lawful resident aliens, and anyone captured or arrested in the United Sates. A number of other amendments were also resolved, including one that would give the Chief of the National Guard full voting membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the biggest change since the Marine Corps was given full membership in 1979.
 
The Senate and House are currently reconciling the differences between the two versions of the NDAA.
 
It is essential that the bill supports the readiness of our military and enhances its ability to protect the fundamental freedoms that we cherish. I will continue to work to ensure that the Defense Department and the Veterans Administration receive the necessary funding to keep our troops and country safe and to meet the needs of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces.
 
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me. Please feel free to stay in touch.
 
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

[PDI] Thursday Dec 15 AMI Chicago Chapter Meeting -- NO MORE Economic BAND AIDS! Systemic Change to Serve the Needs of the 99%

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WHAT: AMI Chicago Chapter Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, December 15th, 7-9:30pm
WHERE: MultiKulti, 1000 N. Milwaukee, 4th floor (ring buzzer)
WHO: Glenn Fritz, Steve Walsh, Geraldine Perry

DESCRIPTION: The time for economic band aids is over and the need for
systemic change is extremely urgent! This meeting will focus on what
kind of systemic change needs to take place, why we can no longer afford
to waste time on distractions and false solutions, and how we might best
carry this urgent message to the public at large. The meeting will be
divided into two segments. The first segment will include a recap of the
key elements of proper, Constitutional monetary reform and some key
provisions of the NEED Act followed by a question and answer period. The
second segment will be a brainstorming session on how to raise
visibility of and increase support for the NEED Act, including an
idea-sharing session for strategic participation in upcoming events such
as the upcoming G-8 Conference, the NATO conference and the elections,
and an idea-sharing session on ways to go about setting up monetary
reform study groups and activist support groups.

Contact: Geri at 708-460-5683

PS: For "homework" watch this short - under two minute - clip on why the
last financial crisis was predictable and inevitable and why it is
guaranteed to happen again unless we go for systemic change:
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Friday, December 09, 2011

[PDI] FW: Fighting foreclosure

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From: Van Jones, Rebuild The Dream <moveon-help@list.moveon.org>
Sent: December 09, 2011 1:05 PM
To: Daniel A. Stafford <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Subject: Fighting foreclosure


Dear Daniel,On Tuesday, all over America, the 99% launched "Occupy Our Homes." In dozens of cities people joined occupations and major protests to defend families threatened by foreclosure. They bravely confronted greedy banks that are letting houses sit empty while too many people struggle to find a place to call home.

I believe Tuesday marks the opening of a major new front for our movement, and I am so inspired by the stories I've heard of brave homeowners and their communities rising up together to say "enough" to the foreclosure crisis.

I want to share a truly touching video that tells the story of one of these homeowners. Take a look:

Watch the video
The story is powerful and sharing it helps us all find our own courage to take action. When you hear Vietnam veteran Bobby Hull in Minneapolis, who is facing foreclosure in the dead of winter, you know that these people shouldn't lose their homes. And you know that it's the big banks that are in the wrong.

So take a look and if you have a story of your own to share, you can submit it to the folks at Occupy Our Homes and use your own voice to help push back against foreclosure:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=268676&id=33684-18854005-lvTvnXx&t=3

Defending our homes and putting an end to the foreclosure crisis is such a powerful next step for the growing 99% movement. Together we can hold the big Wall Street banks accountable and rebuild the American Dream.

Thanks for all you do.

–Van, Natalie, Billy, Ian, Jim, Somer, and the Rebuild team

P.S. You can see even more inspiring stories from Occupy Our Homes of homeowners and communities fighting back against foreclosure here: http://www.moveon.org/r?r=268674&id=33684-18854005-lvTvnXx&t=4

Rebuild the Dream and MoveOn are committed to nonviolence in the long tradition of protest movements throughout our history that have brought America closer to our founding dream—liberty and justice for all. As progressives we respect all people, and will not support or endorse any violence or property destruction.

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[PDI] FW: Thank You for Protesting the Confiscation of Occupy Chicago's Supplies Cart

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Sent: December 09, 2011 4:28 PM
To: aquarianm@gmail.com
Subject: Thank You for Protesting the Confiscation of Occupy Chicago's Supplies Cart

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for responding to the outrageous action of the Chicago police in confiscating  Occupy Chicago's supplies cart. I heard from many of you that the video link was down because of heavy traffic. We hope to have it up on a site that can support greater traffic soon. Right now the link is up at https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9969577/VIDEO0024.3gp

I also heard that the Mayor's office had so many calls they were swamped. Good on you! If you didn't get through you can still call. Mayor's office: 312-744-3300

Many people also suggested following up on this outrage legally with a complaint to the police. If anyone would like to research how to do this and contact me we can move this idea forward.

For those who missed the previous email on the supply cart confiscation here is an exerpt: 

"Recently police removed a supplies cart belonging to Occupy Chicago and crushed it in a Streets and Sanitation truck in front of Occupy at Lasalle and Jackson. Here's the unedited video: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9969577/VIDEO0024.3gp

Please call the Mayor's Office at 312-744-3300 to let him know that we protest the theft of Occupy's belongings by the police."

Please keep the petition going-- the more Chicagoans who support the constitutional rights of Occupy the more the Mayor will know we, and Occupy, are to be listened to. Occupy is planning to establish a base in Grant Park in the spring. We can make a big difference in their success. 
http://signon.org/sign/let-the-occupychicago?source=s.em.cr&r_by=1415825&mailing_id=1347

Nancy Wade
Co-sponsor of "Let the #occupychicago movement stay in Grant Park without arrests" Petition advocating the freedom of assembly rights of Occupy Chicago, 13,697 signers

 
 

This message was sent to Daniel A. Stafford by Nancy Wade from the SignOn.org system. MoveOn.org Civic Action sponsors SignOn.org, but does not endorse specific campaigns or the contents of this message.
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Thursday, December 08, 2011

[PDI] FW: Hefty Gingrich debts a decades-long pattern

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Parody ad: 'God does not believe in Rick Perry'

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[PDI] FW: BREAKING: GOP Leaves Town

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From: Robby Mook <dccc@dccc.org>
Sent: December 08, 2011 4:39 PM
To: Daniel Stafford <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Subject: BREAKING: GOP Leaves Town

Daniel --

Republicans plan to skip town tonight without voting for the payroll tax cut extension.

Failure to extend the payroll tax cut would mean a $1,000 tax hike for the average American family. Economists say it could also cost between 400,000 and 1 million American jobs.

And get this: according to Politico, in a closed-door meeting Speaker Boehner told the Republican House caucus that extending the payroll tax cut and helping Americans pay their bills is "chicken shi--."

That's the kind of reckless attitude that got our economy in trouble in the first place. Now, let's put the pressure on Republicans to stop this.

Help us reach our new goal of 100,000 people telling Speaker Boehner, Eric Cantor and the rest of the Tea Party Republicans in Congress that extending the payroll tax cut is critical to the American people. It's definitely not "chicken sh--" >>

Daniel, we only have until midnight to send this message to Republicans. Make sure you sign immediately.

Thanks,

Robby

Robby Mook
DCCC Executive Director

P.S. After you sign, please forward this email to 3 friends and encourage them to add their name. Then share this petition on Facebook and Twitter.

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From: Nancy Pelosi
Sent: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 1:28pm
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Republicans stand for the 1%
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Friend --

The current debate about the payroll tax cut is showing the Republicans' true colors.

With Congress set to go out of session in a matter of days, GOP Leadership is going to let Tea Party Republicans skip town for the holidays without agreeing to an extension of the payroll tax cut.

A failure by Congressional Republicans to extend the existing payroll tax cut will cause a tax increase for millions of hardworking Americans at a time when they are trying hard to get back on their feet.

The average American family will see a tax increase over $1,000 a year if the payroll tax cut is not extended. Worse yet, economists estimate that blocking this middle class tax cut could cost between 400,000 and 1 million American jobs.

Help us reach 50,000 signatures by Midnight Thursday telling Republicans to extend the payroll tax cut.

Sign our petition today telling Boehner, Cantor and the rest of the Tea Party Republicans in Congress that extending the payroll tax cut is critical to the American people and the American economy.
Congress must not leave for the holidays without extending this vital tax break to the American people. But if Republicans have their way, that's exactly what will happen.

Speaker Boehner and Eric Cantor are saying the only way they will even consider extending the payroll tax cut is by funding it with cuts to Medicare and slashing critical environmental regulations. They're even trying to couple the tax cut extension with giveaways for Big Oil.

The Democratic plan to extend the payroll tax cut would cut payroll taxes for 98 percent of employers and put cash in the hands of about 160 million families. It would do all of this while ensuring Medicare and Social Security are kept safe and readily available to American seniors.

Stand with me today and tell Boehner, Cantor and Republicans in Congress to extend the payroll tax cut immediately >>

Thank you,

Nancy Pelosi

P.S. It's time for Republicans to do the right thing and show us whether they stand with the wealthiest 1% or with the rest of America. Sign our petition right now >>


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Wednesday, December 07, 2011

FW: Responding to your message

I love it. I signed an online petition that copied Mark Kirk's office, and the reply I get back is nothing but a blank e-mail.

I guess Senator Kirk is shooting blanks. (E-mails, that is...)

Dan




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Sent: December 07, 2011 3:26 PM
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[PDI] FW: Want a 99% sticker?

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Sent: December 07, 2011 3:00 PM
To: Daniel A. Stafford <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Subject: Want a 99% sticker?

Dear Daniel,The Wall Street banks, the media, and the 1% are watching to see if public support for the 99% movement drops off as winter sets in.

We all know that the movement will grow over the coming months and years. But it's up to us to spread the word and make our solidarity as visible as possible this winter.

You can help by signing up to get a free 99% sticker here:

Get your free sticker!

Our friends at the Working Families Party designed the stickers and we're trying to help distribute them nationwide.

Put it on your car, your laptop, or any visible location and together we can help make it clear that the 99% movement isn't going anywhere.

Just click here and order your free sticker:

http://www.civic.moveon.org/99-sticker-offer/?id=33617-18854005-32xiRLx&t=3

Thank you.
–Natalie, Van, Billy, Jim, Ian, Somer, and the rest of the Rebuild the Dream team

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[PDI] DAWN Meeting, "Storm is Comin' " by Dean Milano - YouTube, Get well, Rose!

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Mark your 2012 Calendar:
DAWN MEETING JANUARY 17th
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St.
Glen Ellyn IL
Meeting Room A -Main Floor
7pm- 8:30 pm
Later... Shannons?

A quick voter registration refresher for our registrars and a how-to and training for new DAWN Voter Advocates, with Cynthia, our guest speaker from DuPage Election Commission.
Then a quickie DAWN meeting and perhaps a beverage at our favorite watering hole nearby.

If you are not already a voter registrar and would like to be, email me and I can add you to our roster.

Happy Holidays!
Kathy Slovick
630-469-8251

"Storm is Comin' " by Dean Milano - YouTube

If you are interested in seeing Dean Milano he just might be at an upcoming DAWN event!
Email DAWN for details! dawn_198@msn.com<mailto:dawn_198@msn.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Mi8iQWjsY<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Mi8iQWjsY>

Rose Bagley - get well wishes

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Dear friends,

In case you have not heard, long-time peace activists and Pax Christi member Rose Bagley had a serious fall recently and broke her hand and arm in several places. She just got out of a 5-hour surgery and is currently recovering in the hospital. Please keep her and John in your prayers. Their contact information is:

Rose Bagley
25W042 Keswick Lane
Naperville, IL 60540
630-355-5023
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Sunday, December 04, 2011

[PDI] FW: Tuesday in Chicago: Occupy Our Homes

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From: Natalie Foster, Rebuild The Dream <moveon-help@list.moveon.org>
Sent: December 04, 2011 1:15 PM
To: Daniel A. Stafford <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Subject: Tuesday in Chicago: Occupy Our Homes

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Occupy Our Homes
Can you join the Occupy Our Homes protest in Chicago on Tuesday? Help defend families facing foreclosure and support filling empty bank-owned homes with those in need. 
Dear Daniel,The big Wall Street banks have been on a three-year-long foreclosure binge, kicking struggling families out of homes all across the country.

Now the 99% is saying "No" and fighting back against the big banks in a big way. Community members nationwide are rallying to stop foreclosures, keep families in their homes, and fill vacant homes with displaced residents.

And not only is it working, more and more people are taking a stand. Just last week police and movers refused to carry out a bank-ordered eviction of a 103 year-old woman from her home in Atlanta.1

Now allies, including the New Bottom Line, Occupy Wall Street, Take Back the Land, and many others, are starting a national campaign to defend families threatened by foreclosure and to support filling empty bank-owned homes with people in need. It all starts this Tuesday, December 6, with a nationwide "Occupy Our Homes" day of action.

There's an Occupy Our Homes protest planned in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at 10:30 AM.

Can you make it?
Yes, I'll be there and I'm a homeowner underwater or facing foreclosure.

Yes, I'll be there to support these homeowners.
In this holiday season, thousands of families are without a home even with so many empty foreclosed houses nationwide. The foreclosure crisis has gone on far too long and the 99% are paying the price while the 1% still haven't been held accountable for repairing the damage they've done to our communities.

Let's help bring the energy of the 99% movement to events all over the country at banks, courthouses, and homes under threat of foreclosure. Together we can not only support families in our own communities, we can show Wall Street and the world, that our movement is only getting stronger.

Will you join in on Tuesday?

Yes, I'll be there and I'm a homeowner underwater or facing foreclosure.
Yes, I'll be there to support these homeowners.
Thank you for being a part of, and believing in, this movement.
–Natalie, Van, Billy, Jim, Ian, Somer, and the rest of the Rebuild the Dream Innovation Fund team
Source:
1. "Cops, movers refuse to foreclose on 103-year-old woman," The Raw Story, November 30, 2011
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Rebuild the Dream and MoveOn are committed to nonviolence in the long tradition of protest movements throughout our history that have brought America closer to our founding dream—liberty and justice for all. As progressives we respect all people, and will not support or endorse any violence or property destruction.

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