Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:16 PM
At least they could *try*Last edited Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:00 AM - Edit history (1)
Today I received 2 separate emails from the Democratic Party asking me for cash. That makes 19 in the past two weeks.
I took a quick look through the 19, and not one of them says what the Democratic Party will be doing to help the 99%. Most just ask for money. Some tell me that they need money or else -- Republicans may repeal ObamaCare, or take over Congress. And there's a couple that want me to enter a sweepstakes for a trip to see LBJ in NYC with Biden, I think. What would be so awful about setting some positive goals and fighting like mother@#$%ers to achieve 'em for the 99%? That's how we take back the House and keep the Senate, by fighting and winning battles for the 99%, not by sweepstakes and pointing out that the other guys are worse. I know, I suck for saying this. But I can't imagine that I'm the only one who feels this way. Update Let me be crystal clear here: I'm highly in favor in fundraising, and in contributing - I give to candidates, including Elizabeth Warren (of course) and Barack Obama. What I'm against is playing defense instead of offense, of selling a political party like this: 
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 At least they could *try* (Original post) |
MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | OP |
| ProSense | Mar 2014 | #1 | |
| senseandsensibility | Mar 2014 | #3 | |
| ProSense | Mar 2014 | #5 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #10 | |
| ProSense | Mar 2014 | #11 | |
| Blanks | Mar 2014 | #101 | |
| BainsBane | Mar 2014 | #16 | |
| frazzled | Mar 2014 | #27 | |
| JI7 | Mar 2014 | #32 | |
| frazzled | Mar 2014 | #54 | |
| pangaia | Mar 2014 | #98 | |
| hrmjustin | Mar 2014 | #22 | |
| Raine1967 | Mar 2014 | #25 | |
| senseandsensibility | Mar 2014 | #2 | |
| Sarah Ibarruri | Mar 2014 | #4 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #8 | |
| Sarah Ibarruri | Mar 2014 | #9 | |
| ProSense | Mar 2014 | #6 | |
| NaturalHigh | Mar 2014 | #12 | |
| ProSense | Mar 2014 | #13 | |
| NaturalHigh | Mar 2014 | #7 | |
| tularetom | Mar 2014 | #14 | |
| Ron Obvious | Mar 2014 | #15 | |
| Brigid | Mar 2014 | #17 | |
| truedelphi | Mar 2014 | #19 | |
| Brigid | Mar 2014 | #23 | |
| fleabiscuit | Mar 2014 | #31 | |
| Enthusiast | Mar 2014 | #39 | |
| truedelphi | Mar 2014 | #18 | |
| Bluenorthwest | Mar 2014 | #43 | |
| BainsBane | Mar 2014 | #20 | |
| msanthrope | Mar 2014 | #49 | |
| hrmjustin | Mar 2014 | #21 | |
| Stonepounder | Mar 2014 | #24 | |
| loudsue | Mar 2014 | #26 | |
| zeemike | Mar 2014 | #28 | |
| TexasTowelie | Mar 2014 | #29 | |
| Vashta Nerada | Mar 2014 | #30 | |
| No Vested Interest | Mar 2014 | #33 | |
| Divernan | Mar 2014 | #87 | |
| No Vested Interest | Mar 2014 | #93 | |
| mimi85 | Mar 2014 | #34 | |
| cheapdate | Mar 2014 | #35 | |
| DesertFlower | Mar 2014 | #36 | |
| Iwillnevergiveup | Mar 2014 | #37 | |
| Enthusiast | Mar 2014 | #38 | |
| Oakenshield | Mar 2014 | #40 | |
| Fumesucker | Mar 2014 | #41 | |
| Bobbie Jo | Mar 2014 | #42 | |
| msanthrope | Mar 2014 | #50 | |
| Bobbie Jo | Mar 2014 | #55 | |
| mopinko | Mar 2014 | #100 | |
| Autumn | Mar 2014 | #44 | |
| MineralMan | Mar 2014 | #45 | |
| JoePhilly | Mar 2014 | #51 | |
| MineralMan | Mar 2014 | #52 | |
| JoePhilly | Mar 2014 | #53 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #58 | |
| MineralMan | Mar 2014 | #60 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #61 | |
| MineralMan | Mar 2014 | #62 | |
| reddread | Mar 2014 | #63 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #66 | |
| reddread | Mar 2014 | #70 | |
| jeff47 | Mar 2014 | #75 | |
| reddread | Mar 2014 | #84 | |
| tridim | Mar 2014 | #92 | |
| joeglow3 | Mar 2014 | #64 | |
| reddread | Mar 2014 | #65 | |
| Vashta Nerada | Mar 2014 | #69 | |
| MineralMan | Mar 2014 | #73 | |
| jeff47 | Mar 2014 | #76 | |
| reddread | Mar 2014 | #83 | |
| jeff47 | Mar 2014 | #94 | |
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| jeff47 | Mar 2014 | #97 | |
| Le Taz Hot | Mar 2014 | #46 | |
| polichick | Mar 2014 | #89 | |
| berni_mccoy | Mar 2014 | #47 | |
| SunsetDreams | Mar 2014 | #48 | |
| pintobean | Mar 2014 | #56 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #59 | |
| L0oniX | Mar 2014 | #81 | |
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| pecwae | Mar 2014 | #91 | |
| Post removed | Mar 2014 | #57 | |
| Laelth | Mar 2014 | #67 | |
| Autumn | Mar 2014 | #68 | |
| MannyGoldstein | Mar 2014 | #72 | |
| Demo_Chris | Mar 2014 | #71 | |
| SidDithers | Mar 2014 | #74 | |
| Enthusiast | Mar 2014 | #77 | |
| SidDithers | Mar 2014 | #78 | |
| L0oniX | Mar 2014 | #79 | |
| Phlem | Mar 2014 | #85 | |
| Tierra_y_Libertad | Mar 2014 | #86 | |
| Eleanors38 | Mar 2014 | #88 | |
| evilhime | Mar 2014 | #90 | |
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| blkmusclmachine | Mar 2014 | #99 |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:17 PM
1. I got two from Elizabeth Warren,
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #10)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:30 PM
11. Another from Warren, Reid, Merkley, Harkin and at least 25 more. n/t
Response to ProSense (Reply #11)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 09:46 PM
101. Al Franken? I get one a day from him. eom
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #10)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:40 PM
BainsBane (52,336 posts)
16. Warren is in the Democratic Party now
Response to BainsBane (Reply #16)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:29 PM
frazzled (18,381 posts)
27. I get them from Warren, Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Pelosi, Reid, Franken
Response to frazzled (Reply #27)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:19 AM
32. i think most people only get it from one or a few of them
Response to JI7 (Reply #32)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 08:59 AM
frazzled (18,381 posts)
54. I never signed up for any of these
Response to ProSense (Reply #5)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:13 PM
Raine1967 (11,549 posts)
25. Wait.....
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You're broke? how can that be? I thought you were a paid poster here?
In all seriousness, I'm going to assume that you support what Ms. Warren is saying. (I got the the same email) I donated money, BTW. I really must hate the 3rd, way.... |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:19 PM
2. I agree, it's obvious they can't even PRETEND
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:21 PM
4. I'm getting plenty from Warren here. nt
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #8)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:28 PM
9. Yeah pretty much. Would she be able to accomplish those things given the RW govt in office,
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:22 PM
6. Howard Dean:
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I’m not going to sugarcoat things – it’s go time in New Hampshire. Scott Brown and his special interest pals are on the attack, so my friend Jeanne Shaheen needs our help now.
Brown’s got his whole shtick – the pickup truck, the “I’m an everyman” message. But as anyone who watched his 2012 campaign against Elizabeth Warren knows, he only cares about three things: Big Oil, Big Banks, and – most of all – Scott Brown. He will be the best-funded candidate in New Hampshire history. The Koch brothers and right-wing Super PACs have already spent almost $1.5 million attacking Jeanne this year. The second Brown announced, Karl Rove’s American Crossroads launched a $650,000 attack ad buy. Jeanne needs our help immediately to fight back against the Super PACs. With just 39 hours before the midnight FEC deadline, Jeanne has $153,290 left to raise. I need you to pitch in right now. Donate what you can spare to Jeanne right away – we can’t let Big Oil and the big banks buy Scott Brown another Senate seat. 
Now that Brown’s in, the right-wing Super PAC cash that’s already gushing into New Hampshire will double or even triple. In 2012, Brown took $5.5 million from Wall Street and big financial interests alone – more than anyone else running for Congress that year. I shudder to think what they have planned for Jeanne. Let’s not wait to find out. Please contribute now, before the books close on this critical FEC quarter, so that Jeanne has the resources to fight back and help hold our Democratic majority. Donate what you can spare to Jeanne right away – we can’t let our middle-class champion be replaced by special-interest darling Scott Brown. Thanks for standing with Jeanne. Howard Dean |
Response to ProSense (Reply #6)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:31 PM
12. I love those "we need money right now!" ads.
Response to NaturalHigh (Reply #12)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:32 PM
13. Easy enough to delete the ones I want to ignore. Try unsubscribe. n/t
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:22 PM
7. "I can't imagine that I'm the only one who feels this way."
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:39 PM
14. I get tons of them from Obama and/or his organizations
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:43 PM
17. I was in a really foul mood last night,
Response to Brigid (Reply #17)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:46 PM
19. If Dem leadership has upset someone with the patience of a Cub's fan,
Response to truedelphi (Reply #19)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:55 PM
23. Now that was funny!
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Thanks for the laugh; I really needed it!
Democrats, every one of them, should have fought like hell for single payer health care or at least the public option. That's all I'm going to say about why I was in such a bad mood last night. |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:45 PM
18. Uh, Manny, you are aware that there would be value in going to NYC with Biden and
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:47 PM
BainsBane (52,336 posts)
20. Please tell me
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I'm not the only one who sees the irony in this OP?
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:58 PM
24. I griped about getting seven solicitations before noon today.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:18 PM
26. The important thing we can all do is ANSWER THOSE E-MAILS!!!! Write 'em back!
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Tell them what they're doing wrong, and tell them what you want! I've been doing that since Obama came out in favor of chained CPI for social security. I've let them know that ONLY CANDIDATES THAT STAND UP FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES will be getting my money....NOT the national party....until they stop being the party of corporate interests, and STOP talking shit about populist ideas.
I let them know: "In case you weren't aware of it, THE POPULATION cares about POPULIST ideas!!! Read your damned history!!!" Of course, they're going to do whatever they damned well please, but Obama did quit pushing for chained CPI.  |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:50 PM
TexasTowelie (98,074 posts)
29. Here is a positive message they could deliver.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:34 AM
No Vested Interest (5,023 posts)
33. I don't remember signing up for these, or even giving my email address.
Response to No Vested Interest (Reply #33)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 02:14 PM
87. Sign an online petition & your addy is sold to all kinds of groups
Response to Divernan (Reply #87)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 03:11 PM
No Vested Interest (5,023 posts)
93. That's why I resisted signing online petitions.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:34 AM
34. You can bet the GOP is doing the same thing!
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I'm not on any of THEIR lists, but I can just imagine those emails.
So there will be a hologram of LBJ? I might like to see THAT. |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:59 AM
35. I get them and it doesn't bother me one bit.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:59 AM
36. i get requests for donations almost every day.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 01:01 AM
37. Well, this did get me thinking
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 05:11 AM
38. Manny, I have felt the very same way many times.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 06:58 AM
41. Long Binh Jail is now in New York City?
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I learn new fax every day on the DU..
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 07:25 AM
42. Pulling out the classic
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Oh look, another fundraising letter, just gonna throw it away...
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Response to Bobbie Jo (Reply #55)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 07:16 PM
mopinko (66,042 posts)
100. vote no to fud
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 08:31 AM
44. They don't need to do that Manny. That's hard work right there.
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Who else are you going to vote for?
Come election time we are going to vote for the Democrats, don't matter what the democrats do or don't do republicans suck. I unsubscribed from everyone except Elizabeth, Udall and Bernie. |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 08:32 AM
MineralMan (144,945 posts)
45. Way to go, Manny!
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #58)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 09:18 AM
MineralMan (144,945 posts)
60. No, Manny, it wasn't confusing at all.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #61)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 09:30 AM
MineralMan (144,945 posts)
62. How do you think they'll be going if the Republicans
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #66)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 11:15 AM
75. You're expecting 50 years of Republican work to be reversed in 5.
Response to joeglow3 (Reply #64)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:50 AM
MineralMan (144,945 posts)
73. Go reread my post.
Response to joeglow3 (Reply #64)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 11:21 AM
76. Because the poster vomits forth the same content with every post.
Response to reddread (Reply #83)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 05:06 PM
94. Oh no, he attacks other posters just fine.
Response to reddread (Reply #95)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 05:24 PM
97. Yes, I didn't bother with direct quotes.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 08:35 AM
46. If they would only REALLY fight for the 99%
Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #46)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 02:35 PM
89. So true - they're being tuned out for good reason.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 08:40 AM
48. So Don't Give Then?
But I can't imagine that I'm the only one who feels this way.
I know, we needed to be informed or asked or something. Thanks for letting me know! |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #59)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:10 PM
81. When you post an op you should alert on your self immediatly...
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then no one else can alert on your op.
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:05 AM
67. I no longer read such solicitations.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:11 AM
68. Would you donate to continue this?
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 10:57 AM
74. Holy crap! Political parties request donations?...
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When did this start happening?
Sid |
Response to Enthusiast (Reply #77)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:03 PM
78. Oh, I pretty much know exactly what point Manny was making...nt
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 01:17 PM
85. It's the FEAR card and it works well.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 02:45 PM
90. I get multiple mails a day
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Most of them saying the same dire warnings and as you say nothing positive about what they plan only how they have to fight to defeat the other guys. I have begun to systematically unsubscribe to most of them and stating as my reason too many begging emails a day. But if I sign a petition, or donate to one candidate, the mails start up all over again even if I select when given the option not to receive mails. OR i stop receiving mail from one senator and another starts . . . that alone is starting to turn me off to their requests
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Mon Mar 31, 2014, 06:44 PM
99. "GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US GIVE US,
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and then SIT DOWN AND SHUT THE F/CK UP, cuz the GOP sux more than we do."
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