Barack Obama’s email response to Republican Attacks
So, I’m going through my email yesterday (don’t you hate the way it piles up over the weekend?), and find this from democraticparty@democrats.org:
Why would the Republicans spend a whole night of their convention attacking ordinary people?
With the nation watching, the Republicans mocked, dismissed, and actually laughed out loud at Americans who engage in community service and organizing.
Our convention was different. We gave the stage to everyday Americans who hunger for change and stepped up to make phone calls, knock on doors, and raise money in small amounts in their communities.
You may have missed it, but we also showed the country a video with the faces and voices of those organizers, volunteers, and donors from every corner of the country.
What you didn’t hear from the Republicans at their convention is a single new idea about how to make the healthcare system work, get our economy moving for the middle class, or improve education.
Just attacks — on me, and on you.
But what the McCain attack squad doesn’t understand is that people like you — who devote part of their busy lives to organizing and building their communities — have the power to change this country.
With your help, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
Thank you,
Barack
I was with them right up until they asked for money. Although to be fair, they all ask for money. It doesn’t matter what party, green; libertarian; progressive, democrat; and republican, they all need/want more money. That seems to be what it always comes down to, isn’t it? Money. Who has it, who wants it, who needs it, and who controls it.
Part of me really hopes that things will change if Obama becomes President, but most of me has grown far too cynical to think that. Of course, if the Green’s McKinney / Clemente ticket win the election in November all bets are off. But what are the odds of that, really? Two women of color running the whole country? Can you see the smile on Rosa’s face?
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