...to out-of-touch politicians and their failed policies.I wasn't planning on sending you something tonight. But if you saw what I saw from the Republican convention, you know that it demands a response. I saw John McCain's attack squad of negative, cynical politicians. They lied about Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and they attacked you for being a part of this campaign. But worst of all — and this deserves to be noted — they insulted the very idea that ordinary people have a role to play in our political proces. [...]
The title and quotes are from an email from David Plouffe referring to the hate fest formerly known as the Republican National Convention.
Hi all-
I'm live-blogging just for you from the Netroots Nation convention in Austin, Texas, whoo hoo! I'd like to try my best to share any info that would help our group, if you have any questions on anything I write, please put them in the comments. If you'd like to see where I'm at, go to http://netrootsnation.org/agenda-2008
Yes, we party a bit, but only between a lot of great learning and organizing for progressive causes. This being a major election year (maybe one of the most important in recent history) there is a big focus on the presidential and congressional elections.
More on the other side...
Yes folks, it's time for me to bring another DailyKos diary to your attention...
But I'll copy the meat of the story (list of Obama's legislative efforts) here so you all have it handy for a reference, it is important and worthwhile, and I know the original author does not mind me doing that if it helps with campaign efforts. As he says in his piece: "The issue is that ordinary people are being told that Obama has a thin resume and has accomplished very little in his Senate career." We need to have the facts at hand to counter that when we see it or hear it.
Having said that, there is more than this list available at the link... I highly recommend reading the original for the cleverness, humor, and the "edited" cartoon from an old Highlights magazine ;-)
How many of you remember Goofus and Gallant, hmmmm? Yeah, I'm that old.
Your homework assignment is on the other side of the fold...
An easy way to get a head-start on introducing the (online) general public to Mr. Magoo.. er.. I mean John McCain... To quote the inestimable Chris Bowers:
