I've been in a financial hardship for the past several months due to a major job loss. In this time, I have consistently put in resumes, conducted follow-up calls, and made in-person visits hoping to land a stable position. Unfortunately, the economy is not cooperating with me; nor are prospective employers, who can't afford to take on more workers. So here I am...I'm hanging on by a thread but I still believe that our President, for whom I voted, is still going to turn this country around in a positive way.
That's why it's so critical that even if you're not in the best financial shape, healthy constitution, or otherwise, we must ALL do our part by participating in EVENTS that make a statement and create a buzz to generate REAL support for the issues in which we believe. My primary goal is to get a universal health care program installed in our governmental system -- if all else fails, I'll opt for the public option -- meanwhile, some politicians and media talking heads are trying to say that it can't be done.
They're trying to say that we "can't" have it.
They're trying to say that they don't care about us.
They're trying to say that we don't matter.
Well, we DO MATTER. And God willing, if we put our hearts, minds, and spirits together, we CAN get this thing off the ground. Sittting at home yelling at the news channel is not going to accomplish anything. Sitting at our desks, keying rants and raves about how we feel is not going to get it done.
The ONLY WAY we CAN GET REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM is if we PUT OUR THOUGHTS and WORDS to ACTION. Participate in events, organize events, help orchestrate a candlelight vigil, a rally, a sit-in, a march...DO WHATEVER IT TAKES to MAKE THEM LISTEN.
We will not go gently into the night. We will not fade into the sunset...TODAY IS OUR TIME. WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!! LET'S GET GOING!!!
Peace!!!
While reflecting on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, I couldn't help but miss the "We're All Americans" spirit. There's a noticeable void, where once was a sense of unity and pride. Hence, I have made a a cognizant decision to rethink my support for various organizations, causes and charities.
I have sent notice, to many charities, of my decision to discontinue any further support. If people elect to act like "animals", then that's exactly how I'll view and treat them. After some forty years of monthly support for such organizations as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the American Red Cross, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and various local churches and charities, (just to mention a few that I've been extremely loyal to) each has been notified of my decision and all automatic monthly contributions have been discontinued immediately.
When we can once again come together as "Americans", as a respectful society, then and only then will I reconsider my position.
Regretfully,
Peter
September 4, 2009
I am greatly disturbed and offended by the decision of the superintendent of schools in Nutley, New Jersey to preview a Presidential speech in an attempt to find “relevance”.
An address directed toward school children about education is unquestionably relevant. The address will not have anything to do with any academic curricula. The speech is to be a commentary on the importance of education. I am certain that President Obama will not attempt to brainwash or indoctrinate our children regarding health care reform or economic proposals.
The importance of staying in school, earning a diploma and/or a higher degree, learning a trade and being a responsible citizen, and similar concepts have been integral to President Obama’s position on education. While most children learn political20ideas from their parents, are these not values that all children should learn regardless of political orientation? Even if one does not agree with the President’s political ideas, it is nonetheless, beneficial for our children to hear differing opinions and ideas and discuss them. By not encouraging our children to listen to the Presidential address we are promoting censorship. We cannot pretend that his ideas and commentaries are irrelevant just because they may not coincide with our personal political agendas.
In my opinion, it is an egregious disregard for the President’s well intentioned attempt to inspire our children, and in essence, the future of our nation.
Sincerely,
Alicia RealmutoNutley, NJ
NJmortican@gmail.com
Today, President Obama nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Of course, the Right is already fighting against her confirmation—so we need to get the facts out about her impressive qualifications and background.
Below is a list of 10 key things about Sonia Sotomayor that you might not know. Can you check it out and send it to 10 friends today? If each of us forwards the list, we can start to get the word out about Judge Sotomayor, and help to ensure that she gets a speedy and fair confirmation process.
Ten Things To Know About Judge Sonia Sotomayor
1. Judge Sotomayor would bring more federal judicial experience to the bench than any Supreme Court justice in 100 years. Over her three-decade career, she has served in a wide variety of legal roles, including as a prosecutor, litigator, and judge.
2. Judge Sotomayor is a trailblazer. She was the first Latina to serve on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and was the youngest member of the court when appointed to the District Court for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, she will be the first Hispanic to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
3. While on the bench, Judge Sotomayor has consistently protected the rights of working Americans, ruling in favor of health benefits and fair wages for workers in several cases.
4. Judge Sotomayor has shown strong support for First Amendment rights, including in cases of religious expression and the rights to assembly and free speech.
5. Judge Sotomayor has a strong record on civil rights cases, ruling for plaintiffs who had been discriminated against based on disability, sex and race.
6. Judge Sotomayor embodies the American dream. Born to Puerto Rican parents, she grew up in a South Bronx housing project and was raised from age nine by a single mother, excelling in school and working her way to graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University and to become an editor of the Law Journal at Yale Law School.
7. In 1995, Judge Sotomayor "saved baseball" when she stopped the owners from illegally changing their bargaining agreement with the players, thereby ending the longest professional sports walk-out in history.
8. Judge Sotomayor ruled in favor of the environment and against business interests in 2007 in a case of protecting aquatic life in the vicinity of power plants, a decision that was overturned by the Roberts Supreme Court.
9. In 1992, Judge Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate without opposition after being appointed to the bench by George H.W. Bush.
10. Judge Sotomayor is a widely respected legal figure, having been described as "...an outstanding colleague with a keen legal mind," "highly qualified for any position in which wisdom, intelligence, collegiality and good character would be assets," and "a role model of aspiration, discipline, commitment, intellectual prowess and integrity."
Judge Sotomayor is an historic, uniquely qualified nominee to the Supreme Court. Let's get the word out and make sure we get a prompt, fair confirmation on her nomination.
Thank you!
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Talk about hypocritical bigotry ... They "pretend" to care, ONLY when it's convenient for their agenda.
Read this email that was forwarded by the so-called "Christian" conservatives. They do nothing but condemn President Obama's policies and slander him and his administration with misleading pretenses and by adamantly insisting that he's a Socialist. If they truly cared about their "brothers and sisters", they wouldn't object to extending a helping hand to those in need.Read your Bible folks, then live what you learn!
"A holy man was having a conversation with God one day and said, ‘God, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.’ God led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles, that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering. God said, 'You have seen Hell.' They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew, which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, 'I don't understand.' It is simple,' said God. "It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves."
The nezt time you decide to forward your deceitful emails, stop and thnk about the message first!
The following email is just one example of the trash my disenchanted right-wing wacky relatives send everyday! They're uninformed, obnoxious and yet very, very arrogant ... what a coincidence ... just like Bush and Cheney ... the losers they admire and revere! Unequivocal ignorance, right???
"Tear the country down? Like badmouthing America to every country he has visited? How about spending more in three months then Afghanistan and Iraq has cost us combined? I don’t have to tear down. OB has done it all for us."
I think it's sad. They'll do or say anything to demean our president and undermine the efforts of his entire administration.
Alert: News conference and hearings on voting legislation Wednesday and Thursday....attend if you can!
The SC House and Senate will hold hearings on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, on bills that will affect citizens' rights to vote in-person absentee and will erect new hurdles by requiring voters to present state-issued photo IDs at the polls.
A news conference will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 by several groups that have united to oppose the photo ID bill -- House bill 3418. The bill has passed the House and will be heard 9 a.m. Thursday by a Senate Judiciary subcommittee chaired by Senator Chip Campsen. The news conference is being held by AARP/SC, ACLU South Carolina National Office, Common Cause/South Carolina, League of Women Voters of South Carolina, SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center, South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, and the Charleston Branch of the NAACP. The groups will voice their objections to this bill and call on the subcommittee to hold hearings on H. 3418 in Columbia, Florence, and Charleston to allow voters to testify.
The S.C. Democratic Party considers the General Assembly's handling of the photo ID bill and early voting to be crucial tests of South Carolina's will to remove barriers to citizens' right to vote in the wake of last fall's massive turnout. Republicans are running scared and are trying to put further restrictions on early voting and suppress certain votes, particularly of the elderly.
Here's a brief description of the three events:
CAPITOL steps on Wednesday Groups Hold Press Conference to Oppose H3418 WHAT: Press Conference in Opposition to H3418 WHO: Teresa Arnold, State Director, AARP/SC; John Crangle, Executive Director, Common Cause/South Carolina; Mary Horres, Co-Chair, Voter Services, League of Women Voters/Charleston Area; and Lonnie Randolph, President, South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. WHERE: Press conference will be held on the front steps of the South Carolina State House on Gervais Street. If it is raining, the group will move inside the building. Note: No electrical power and no sound system will be available on site. WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m. After brief statements from the speakers, representatives from all the organizations will be available to answer questions from the press. WHY: This legislation, if passed, will affect all voters and all tax payers in South Carolina. These organizations are committed to insuring that South Carolina's citizens become aware of its impact on the state budget and voters' rights.
HOUSE on Wednesday WHAT: Judiciary Election Laws Subcommittee to hear variety of bills to constrict or expand in-person absentee voting (aka: early voting). WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, or 1½ hours after the House adjourns. WHERE: Room 515-A, Blatt Building, on Capitol grounds.
SENATE on Thursday What: Senate Judiciary subcommittee to hear variety of bills to constrict or expand in-person absentee voting (aka: early voting), plus the bill passed by the House that requires photo IDs. Bill numbers (at this hour) are: Ford's SB 352 on early voting, Campsen's SB 334 on early voting and HB 3418 (photo ID). WHEN: 9 a.m. Thursday, March 26 WHERE: Room 207 Gressette Building, on Capitol grounds
You can read any of these bills at www.scstatehouse.gov.
Jim DuPlessis Director of Information Technology and Research South Carolina Democratic Party 1529 Hampton Street Columbia, SC 29201 Main: (803) 799-7798 Toll-free: (800) 841-1817 cell: (803) 669-0055 scdp email: JDuPlessis@scdp.org
We need to get the congressfolks names and start calling and emailing them -day and night if we have to- and then they will change their tunes. I don't know what is going on with some of our so-called democrats leaders, I mean it's like they think that they won the Presidency themselves, and they have even convinced themselves that the American People wants the the same ole Washington tactics and tricks.
Are they delusional or something?.
We just signed a pledge of support for President Obama's plan to renew and strengthen America's economy. Please help "our president" to succeed. By helping President Obama succeed, America will succeed!Unless your sentiments are in agreement with such ignorant, malicious people like Rush " I hope he fails" Limbaugh and "the party of no" (the GOP), who are determined to see President Obama fail, thus causing America to fail ... please show your support for America and get involved now.
Watch the video announcing this new initiative and pledge your support now:http://my.barackobama.com/pledgeprojectThank you.Peter and Linda Realmuto "2 Reals 4 Obama" NJmort@aol.com
