Sign the petition: Vow to only support leaders who face up to Iraq mess.

[madfloridian]

Dear _______,

The war in Iraq began two years ago on a promise of security -- and a web of deception. Now the mistruths have fallen away -- and we see a presidency, and American prestige, sunk in a quagmire.

The cost: almost 2,000 American lives lost. Over $300 billion spent. A growing tab for our children and grandchildren, in the form of the largest budget deficit in our country's history. And for the Iraqi people, a stable democracy -- and peace -- remain nowhere in sight.

We captured a tyrant, but made no provision for keeping the peace. An insurgency took off. Terrorists moved in. And now, we have a country in the heart of the Middle East breeding extremist violence -- and verging on civil war.

This is unacceptable. We have to address this issue and resolve it. But from Washington, we hear little but presidential excuses and the quiet wringing of hands.

Someone needs to take a stand. Here's the deal: that someone can be you.

Take the pledge to send to Washington only those leaders with the courage to face the Iraq mess head-on. Do it today:



http://www.democracyforamerica.com/iraqpledge

We can shake our heads at Bush and shake our fists at the Congress. In the end, though, we make the Congress. We elect it. It answers to us. And in 2006 and 2008, we can get Congress' attention by telling our elected officials to face the facts -- or go home.

Use your power. As the time draws closer to select candidates for the next United States Congress, pledge the following:

I pledge to only support candidates who:

1. Acknowledge that the U.S. was misled into the war in Iraq
2. Advocate for a responsible exit plan with a timeline
3. Support our troops at home and abroad


As we sign the pledge, our names will appear on the Democracy for America pledge map. Let's fill it from coast to coast -- so that candidates and the media can't help but see it.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/iraqpledge

Why sign the pledge? Because you know America can't afford to take more of this. It's time for the public servants we send to Washington to face the truth.

We expect our leaders to show courage and honor for the sacrifices of our soldiers in Iraq. The best way to do that: face the crisis that has killed thousands, emptied our treasury, and destroyed our credibility.

You have shown that courage. Let's tell Washington we expect it to do the same.

Thank you.

Jim Dean
Democracy for America

P.S. If 10,000 patriots sign the pledge today, that would make a great start. But 100,000 signatures would begin to set the nation's agenda. Help us reach that goal -- sign today:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/iraqpledge

[madfloridian]

1. Notice Jim Dean's last sentence.

"P.S. If 10,000 patriots sign the pledge today, that would make a great start. But 100,000 signatures would begin to set the nation's agenda. "

Yes, it would definitely make a statement.

[fooj]

2. Done!

Peace.

[hiley]

3. signed earlier today

and added my own thoughts and demands.
edit to say thank you for posting this, I hope many sign and write what they think too.

[acmavm]

4. Done.

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[Wilms]

5. Nominated. n/t

[madfloridian]

6. Thanks, I think it is important.

:hi:

[Der Blaue Engel]

7. Done

The candidate I support already fits the bill. :)

[madfloridian]

8. After you sign, check your zip code for others in your area who signed.

http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/local/

[cry baby]

9. I love seeing how many in my red state area have signed!

Really smart people.

[madfloridian]

11. I was amazed how many I knew from my area.

It is nice to check.
:hi:

[Pastiche423]

25. Thanks for that link, mf!

I was surprised so many from my small area had signed it already.

[cry baby]

10. my comments:

We must get out of there...we are making things worse for those people and our brave soldiers are dying without the proper equipment.

The war in Iraq was sold with lies to the American people and I want you to rectify the situation!

You are part of the problem if you continue to support this war. I want you to be a part of the solution or I will find someone else who will be.

[ThatsMyBarack]

12. Just signed....

....hope it works! ;)

[Individualist]

13. Done

[me b zola]

14. Done!

Mr zola has already left for work, but I will have him sign when he gets back tonight:)

[cry baby]

15. .

[Cults4Bush]

16. Signed and just to be clear Im not a one issue voter, Iraq is a good

half dozen issues in of itself.

[KalicoKitty]

17. I signed and wrote some comments. n/t

:kick:

[Ksec]

18. done and spread around

[gulfcoastliberal]

19. Signed. Tired of democratic appeasment getting soldiers killed!!!

NT!

[mike_c]

20. that was easy-- I had already pledged that!

eom

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. I have already written my reps

and told them basically this same thing. Now I have signed this pledge. Thanks for posting it.

[jarnocan]

22. did it kicked it,and if you haven't done these...

http://www.trotn.com/troopshome.htm toll freen #a to call congress. 888-818-6641 or 888-355-3588. http://www.millionphonemarch.com/ Thanks! Also voters rights and No crony for judge petitions on blogs. Just keep on hammering them, because our world can't wait!

[democrank]

23. Done

and passed around.

[Greyhound]

24. Done and done. n/t

[Califooyah Operative]

26. done, recommended, and passed on. nt

[madfloridian]

27. And don't forget to check your zip code after you sign.

http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/local /

I found out many of our local group had not signed up, so I sent the email to them. They had gotten it, but not taken time to sign up.

[Laurab]

28. Done - thanks!

I thought there would be none from my zip code - I was quite surprised to see a bunch!

[MsConduct]

29. Done and forwarded. n/t

[Cults4Bush]

30. A wee bit of the kick in the morning! Wednesdays are great for signing

pledges and petitions. Go on, give it a whack!

[Cults4Bush]

31. ...and another kick. C'mon folks this shouldn't be too much to ask of

your representatives. Look at all the evidnece before and during this debacle, this most horrid of crimes. Really and truly this is an easy thing to do to show your support for troops and peace and your condemnation of fascist policies that further endanger our country and the world.

Please please please sign the pledge and send a message.

[Cults4Bush]

33. returning from lunch kick! n/t

[prairierose]

32. Done...

I added my own thoughts too. I hope that many will sign this.

I believe that it is time to notify our reprsentatives that they must begin to acknowledge the factors that led to this disaster and that those who remain silent are complicit.

[madfloridian]

34. I found this sad statement at the zip code link.

http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/local/

This woman says she lost her son. Her post is poignant...it sounds like she knows she was duped badly. She sounds like she is finally trying to sort things out.

Myrtle
"I oppose the War on Irag. We traded one TYRANT for another.
We were not mislead into this war. Most of us with COMMON sense knew that this was a BUSH trying to avenge what he considered an insult to his father. And for that, we have lost so many lives, not just American lives but Iragi lives. We call them radicals and infidels(some are) But if someone invaded out country, WHAT WOULD WE DO? What about the lives of the Iragi citizens. Why did we destroy their country. Their lives will never be the same. We cannot force DEMOCRACY AND CHRISTAINITY on anyone. The question is, will or is he willing to send any member of his family to fight for the country. As an American Citizen I was behind this mistake and I paid the Ultimate Price (my beutiful, loyal, son Robert Curts-22 years old."

[TNOE]

35. Done

and thanks for the post!