Patrick McElligott Feature (H2O Man's Hunger Strike: Day 8)

[rosesaylavee]

Today was Day 8 of H2O Man's Hunger Strike.

Just a reminder of what's been posted before:

You do not have to be a NY resident but it helps if you are one and/or could send this on to friends there. If you can, please make calls every day until he meets with either Libbous or Cuomo?

He is asking for an interview with either his State Senator Libbous and/or with the Governor. His concern is that, as they have refused to meet with any anti-fracking groups, that they don't have all the info needed about this dangerous process.

Please call the following people:

1.) Senator Libbous (offices in Binghamton and Albany. The Binghamton phone numbesr are: 607-773-8771, and 877-854-2687. The Albany number is: 518-455-2677. His e-mail is: [e-mail] .)

2.) Governor Cuomo (518-474-8390) - You do not have to be a New York State resident for this to be meaningful to him as he has presidential aspirations for 2016.

3.) AND please call Mary Beth Postman (914-422-4343) and request that RFK Jr make a statement saying that Senator Libous should meet with McElligott.

Will Pitt's original story and background here: http://www.truth-out.org/clearing-stands-boxer-one-mans-fight-against-fracking/1326401455

[Solly Mack]

1. k/r

[rosesaylavee]

14. Thank you

[Cooley Hurd]

2. kick and recommend!

[rosesaylavee]

15. Thank you

[babylonsister]

3. My 'puter is so slow; is that H20 Man, or an intro?

Doesn't matter. I love him and have sent this to my buds in NY fwiw. Hang in there, my friend!

[rosesaylavee]

5. That is him

in the video.

If you facebook/twitter, send it around there too...

[babylonsister]

7. Thank you. I have friends from NY on FB; we'll see. nt

[rosesaylavee]

8. I have friends from all over who are calling...

one from Texas who explained to the Governor about the Texans' concern over the earthquakes caused by fracking.

The pro-frackers are just not going to win this one. They should just admit it now.

[pa28]

4. Damn skippy.

Fracking is a generational issue and unfortunately for Sen. Libous it's just starting to crack the conventional wisdom. He'd be wise to meet with you now h2oman.

[rosesaylavee]

6. That would make a great voicemail.

He also gives his email on his voicemail and is asking for suggestons on local heros. I've enjoyed recommended McElligott as a local hero for him to acknowledge. Heh.

[lonestarnot]

9. excefuckinglent!

[rosesaylavee]

13. Ha!

Exactly. My sentiments too.

[The Wielding Truth]

10. Thank you, Patrick. This is important. K&R

[rosesaylavee]

16. Agreed and thanks for the kr

[BlancheSplanchnik]

11. I just sent this to one of the organizers of FrackFreeGenessee

There were people there, in Albany today, from my area--Fingerlakes NY

Thanks!

[rosesaylavee]

12. Wonderful!

[ellisonz]

17. K & R

[rosesaylavee]

24. Thank you for the kr

and thanks for any calls you can make today too.

[Tx4obama]

18. K & R n/t

[rosesaylavee]

30. Thank you for the K & R

Had a friend from Texas call the governor office and talked about the earthquakes in Texas due to fracking.

Thanks for any calls you can make today.

[Mojorabbit]

19. kick & R nt

[rosesaylavee]

25. Thanks for k-and-r-ing

and thanks for any calls you can make today too.

[RZM]

20. H2O Man has my support

I hope that he can help effect some change on fracking.

I also hope that some DUers who have disparaged the anti-Chavez hunger strikers will change their tune on this one.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4742392

[rosesaylavee]

26. I think per the vid, it is having an effect...

people there are rallying and standing with him.

Thanks for making calls today if you can. Let's hope it doesn't last as long as the student's strike in your link.

[Ruby the Liberal]

21. Recommended.

[rosesaylavee]

27. thanks!

And thanks for any calls you can make today.

[DesertFlower]

22. K&R. nt

[rosesaylavee]

28. Thank you!

And thanks ahead of time for any calls you can make today. Hoping that the fast can end soon as Libbous meets with him.

[me b zola]

23. K&R

[rosesaylavee]

29. Many thanks for the k&r

and thanks for making calls today and as many as you can as this plays out. Let's hope it ends soon and Libbous agrees to meet with him.

[era veteran]

31. Kick and Recommend

[rosesaylavee]

33. Thanks for any calls you can make today!

[boston bean]

32. kick

[rosesaylavee]

34. Thanks

[rosesaylavee]

35. It's over!

Libbous met with him yesterday and he has ended his strike!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002211632

[Mojorabbit]

36. Yay! I really have been worried. nt

[rosesaylavee]

37. Me too

Hunger strikes are pretty hard on the body and his health hasn't been the best.

AND, historically they don't end well if the demands aren't met. /sarcasm thingie

[sabrina 1]

39. So glad he finally met with him.

Too bad citizens have to go to these extremes to get a meeting with the Reps whose salaries they pay. I bet the lobbyists don't have this problem.

Great work, thank you for posting the video.

[myrna minx]

38. K&R - Thanks for putting this together.

:kick: I'm so relieved that his hunger strike is over.