Well isn’t that the trillion-dollar question. Are we influencing these politicians or aren’t we.
Below are two emails I got from said politicians. I have been sending emails to them for some time. It seemed as I sent these emails, the more their emails came back speaking ‘my language’. That’s great, but, are they really speaking ‘my language’. I mean isn’t that just what has gotten us (America) where we are now? Thinking these people are doing what we want , are doing the will of the people. I want to believe they are trying to do what I want them to do….yet I wont step over that line and believe. Too many times we have seen politicians campaign and say exactly what we want to hear only to screw us later.
It would be a great day to think OWS and our emails, phone calls and letters were really reaching these guys , were really changing their tunes. The other thing is the co-op theory. By supporting OWS and its message, are they doing just that or is it just another co-op ploy as with what happened with the Tea Party?
Then there are the contributions. As with Allan Graysons email , there was a contribution button at the end of his message. That’s really errks me. How much in taxes do we pay ? Then they ask for more? Ok , I understand the campaigns for re-election cost money, but that’s one problem that MUST be addressed. All the money that has to be had to become a congressmen or president..its wrong! The little guy has no chance. There should be a level playing field for all who wish to SERVE the United States Of America.
Anyway, I wanted to put these up for you all to read if you havent gotten them yourselves. You Revolters are good at tearing into the wording of such things. Lets hear your thoughts.
Dear (TINMA) -
Last week, Alan Grayson won the MSNBC trifecta, appearing on The Rachel Maddow Show, PoliticsNation With Al Sharpton, and The Ed Show. We told you already that on the Rachel Maddow Show, Alan had the guts to point out that America now has the 5th most unequal distribution of wealth in the entire world. Alan followed through with his interview on Rev. Sharpton’s show. Here is what he said:
GRAYSON: One thing I mentioned earlier this week is that there are only four countries in the entire world that have a more unequal distribution of wealth than the United States. And how is that working for Zimbabwe, actually?
There`s so many different ways that ordinary people in this country are just not getting a fair deal. And the result of that is exactly what you see: massive unemployment; many people who can`t see a doctor when they`re sick; efforts to cheat us out of our own Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, even the unemployment insurance that you pay for in every paycheck. And it`s got to end right now.
The cattle are saying, “We are not going to be cattle any longer, stop prodding us.”
Yes, WE ARE NOT CATTLE. And we need elected officials who treat us with respect, not treat us like cattle. That’s why Alan Grayson deserves your support today.
The Occupy Wall Street protesters are peacefully protesting against this inequality. Rev. Sharpton pointed out that the Right Wing is saying that these protesters will “drag you in the streets and kill you.” This was Alan’s response:
GRAYSON: The [Right Wing is] so out-of-touch with the way ordinary people actually live. There are so many people now who don`t have a job. There are so many people who are afraid of losing their jobs. There are so many people who wonder, “How are we going to pay the mortgage this month. How are we going to pay the rent this month?” There are so many people who have already lost their homes and, frankly, they`re living in their cars. That`s the America that we have seen today, that`s been created by Wall Street.
And there`s a reason why the [protesters] are occupying Wall Street and, let`s say, not Central Park, or Grant`s Tomb. It`s because Wall Street created this system, perpetuates the system, and controls — dominates — the political life in this country, to the point where you`re not even allowed to be heard anymore, unless you actually go and show up.
So they`re doing the last thing that people can still do in this world: they`re showing up. That`s what they`re doing, occupying Wall Street, occupying San Francisco, occupying Detroit, occupying Orlando tomorrow. They`re showing up, and saying, “We will not take it anymore.”
Yes, WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE. We need someone in office who understands that, who understand us, and who will be our champion. That’s why Alan Grayson deserves your support today.
Rev. Sharpton then pointed out something shocking: that in America, average income has dropped by seven percent in the last decade. And yet the Right Wing insults and ridicules the people who are protesting against that. Alan’s response:
GRAYSON: It`s a shame that it`s necessary, but this is what people need to do in order to be heard. Because, in the end, what we`re supposed to be doing is creating a good life for ourselves, a good life for our grandchildren, a good life for everybody in America. But that`s not what people see.
What people see is that they`re falling into debt slavery — falling into debt slavery — where they owe more than they own on their house. They`re buried in credit card debt. They have no conceivable way to get out or even to survive. That`s what`s happening right now, and people are fed up.
It’s true – we are fed up. Who else has the courage and the insight to say these things? Alan Grayson is the kind of person who can lead us away from debt slavery, and into freedom. Give Alan Grayson the chance to make a difference for all of us. Click here, help our campaign, and you’ll make a difference, too.
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Of course right here there was the ‘contribution’ button. Below Dennis Kucinich speaks of the Iraq war vet that was injured during the Oakland raid on the protestors and how wrong it is. Its a hearts and minds thing to me , I would love to believe.
Occupy
Dear Friends,
An Iraq War veteran who survived two tours of duty gets his skull fractured in … Oakland!
53 activists arrested in Atlanta. SWAT teams deployed to boot out peaceful protesters.
Recent actions against Occupy protesters are irresponsible and tragic. They’re an assault on our democracy. These protesters are bravely exercising their right to freedom of expression, to bring attention to a political and economic system that’s rigged against most Americans. I stand with them; and, all Americans — left and right — should join me in protecting their freedom to non-violently create change.
This isn’t a Democratic or Republican movement. It’s not about one party or one policy. It’s about standing up to a financial system that’s completely backwards. Wall Street banks get billions in bailouts and emerge with massive profits. Most Americans see a program of austerity in a painful economic climate — benefit cuts, high unemployment, declining wages, and crumbling infrastructure. Congress moved swiftly to “save” banks (something I strongly opposed), and now Congress is paralyzed, unable to create jobs and to save our middle class.
It’s no surprise Americans are standing up. Our country’s economic policies have consolidated and accelerated wealth to the top. One percent of Americans now control 42% of our wealth. It’s not radical to think this is out of balance or to demand a government that is of the people and for the people. I’ve been to these protests, and I can tell you they’re filled with honest, hard working Americans who are concerned with the direction of our country and our economic future.
I am deeply concerned. I’m concerned about an economic system which tethers job creation to China and big banks. We shouldn’t have to borrow money from China — or Japan or South Korea — to get out of this ditch. We should stop the Fed from giving billions to the big banks. We have to take back the power to manage our own economy, to regain control over our monetary system, consistent with the U.S. Constitution. That’s why, one month ago, I introduced the National Emergency Employment Defense (NEED) Act. The legislation would put the Federal Reserve under the Department of the Treasury, and it would help us recapture control of our financial system. As part of the NEED Act, Congress would use its constitutional power to invest in America, creating millions of jobs by putting billions of dollars directly into circulation. And since this money is adding real, tangible value to our national wealth, it will not generate inflation.
We need a financial system that is of the people and for the people. We need to take it back from the big banks. We need economic and social justice. I will continue to support the Occupy movement. I will continue to fight for legislation, including the NEED Act, that sets America on a path of jobs for all, health care for all, education for all, retirement security for all, and peace.
Let’s keep this movement alive. Let’s keep fighting for economic and social justice. Keep occupying Wall Street. And, with your help, I’ll keep occupying Congress.
With respect,
Dennis Kucinich
P.S. Please forward this email to your friends and family, and share it on Facebook and Twitter. Let’s spread this movement, and continue to support the Occupy protests.
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“And, with your help, I’ll keep occupying Congress.” Now theres something I would like to see. Congressmen actually OCCUPYING congress in the same sense as the OWS protestors are doing ! Something we can’t do , we would be escorted off the premises and jailed immediately.I will believe when I see real action…not just words.
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