Congresswoman Pelosi refuses contact.

[TWiley]

I stopped by Congresswoman Pelosi's website to urge her to not take impeachment off the table until ALL facts come in. I filled out the form, wrote my comments, hit send, and got this message:

Thank you! Please note that if you are not a constituent, this form will not process your entry. Non-constituents should visit http://democraticleader.house.gov to learn more about Congresswoman Pelosi's role as Democratic Leader.

Fucking auto-deleted by my own party !!

Evidently, congresswoman Pelosi will only receive comments from California residents, AND only those who are from her little district.

I can send an email to george bush for christ's sake, but not one to a "liberal democrat"?

[shance]

1. I actually thought you had stopped by. Although you should be able to send

her an email.

The gatekeeping is becoming pretty obsene.

[shraby]

2. A lot of congressmen/women have their email

contact set up that way.

[onecent]

3. This happened to me also. It it the same way with Hilary Clinton. n/t

[Demeter]

4. I Can See Both Sides

When she is Speaker, I'm sure she will accept nation-wide email. She's just being exceedingly cautious, and who can blame her?

Of course, you could always use Snail Mail.

[hlthe2b]

5. Write a snail mail letter or fax.... It has more impact anyway...

[central scrutinizer]

21. but don't use an envelope

Email is so easy to send and broadcast and cheap that most Congressional offices don't give it much credence. Better to use snail mail, since you at least invested 40 cents to get it there. But don't use an envelope since it will be lost in the bowels of the Congressional mail quarantine office until it can be checked for anthrax. The best way is to simply write your letter on a piece of paper, fold it in thirds, tape, then write the address on the outside. This way, it is obvious that it doesn't contain any unknown substances. Or you can call and speak to an aide who will log your call and your concern.

[hlthe2b]

22. Hadn't thought about doing that.... but makes sense...

[bluerum]

6. That is pretty standard. Just use a friends California town and zip code. nt

[GoneOffShore]

7. Pretty standard response actually.

Unless you're a constituent, web forms on Congress critters sites return that sort of thing.

So, you go to the other site or print out your comments and mail or fax them to her. No big whoop.

[BootinUp]

8. Why should she handle requests from every Dem in the Nation?

Send it your representatives. Seems fair enough.

[TWiley]

10. I get requests for money from all over the nation

Including her. In fact, I think i even donated to her campaign.

[BootinUp]

13. You think or you are sure?

I would say that IF you donated to her campaign (not the DCCC) then I would write her a letter reminding her of your financial support and telling her why this issue is important to you. Nothing wrong with that, nothing wrong with her web site set up the way it is to filter out the internet freep drives and DU drives etc.

[TWiley]

27. I will have to check the books.

I donate to a whole lot of senators, congressmen, and liberal causes nation wide. Usually not more than 100 bucks, but there have been a bunch over the years. Much like many other people here I suppose.

I used to get her mail before I moved my address a half dozen years ago or so.

It just pissed me off, thats all. I tried to make a coherent, and succinct argument, then wham! The delete key.

[wtmusic]

17. She will be the Speaker of the House

and the power that she wields will affect far more than her own legislative district.

She should be reachable.

[BootinUp]

20. Reachable sure.

Through the internet though? Write a letter or make a call.

[TWiley]

24. Thank You, My point exactly

I hope all the constituents in her district chime in before she unilaterally takes impeachment off the table on behalf of all americans.

If impeachment is warranted, it is our duty to prosecute those guilty of crimes. A cover-up will only dig the grave deeper.

Her decisions will be affecting all of us, not just the 30,000 or so in her district.

[Renew Deal]

9. She gave you an alternative.

You don't live in her district so it doesn't matter to her what you have to say.

[Zhade]

39. It should, she works for us.

Or so that's the way the system's supposed to work.

As Speaker, she will not be just answerable to San Francisco.

[Freddie Stubbs]

45. As Spearker, she is responsible to members of the House

Your member of Congress works for you.

[sandnsea]

11. Pick up the phone

They take it more seriously anyway.

[grytpype]

12. Oh fucking boo hoo.

[bigwillq]

32. Best. Response. To. This. Thread.

LOL! :rofl:

[DURHAM D]

14. I called her office today - not once, but twice.

I usually follow up with a letter - they actually get read. Lots of email gets dumped anyway. At least her system is honest enough to let you know.

[xxqqqzme]

15. I go to

http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm and look up the zip code of the rep - in pelosi's case: San Francisco, CA 94104

Make up a street & number. Why should I be locked out when they are making decisions that affect the entire country.

[TWiley]

40. Exactly,

And why should we be forced to assume a false identity just to be heard?

Taking impeachment "impeachment off the table" on behalf of ALL americans is a very bad idea. It is breathtaking to not be allowed a voice of opinion.

I just hope a meger handful of her "constituents" speak up and voice the opinions of the rest of us.

[Hippo_Tron]

16. A word of advice about Snail Mail, don't expect a hasty reply

I worked in a congressional office this summer and we forwarded all opinion letters to the Washington office. The Washington office received it about a month later because of the anthrax screening.

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. Most congress critters restrict emails to constituents only

This is not something only Pelosi is doing.

[LittleClarkie]

19. Pffffft. That's per usual on the Congressional website

Constituents from their own states get priority. So is there an email link at the page she's sending you too?

[Earth_First]

23. (Pssst...use a California zip code)

/end transmission.

[BrotherBuzz]

44. Pssst...use a zip code in her district

My California zip code doesn't work either. I sent an email to my congresswoman and requested she deliver the message to Pelosi.

[slackmaster]

25. I'm surprised that you are surprised by that response

It's very standard.

Maybe she will change it when she is selected as Speaker. If not, your point of contact is your member.

[Catchawave]

26. I think all of them do this now.

Generated by auto-generated email from online petitions? I think it's only fair to their constituents.

I think a call or post card would be more effective anyhow. Envelope mail might be slower, but it will eventually get through.

Another thought, contact your Rep and tell them your concern, s/he is your voice!

Good luck :hi:

[hijinx87]

28. I would expect this to change

once the house switches, and she holds a truly national office.

[MS Liberal]

29. She will wear 2 hats

She will be Speaker and she will represent her district. She will have email for both and an email for the party. Issues about the party should be sent to her at her party email address. As Speaker she will represent the House as a whole not the general public. If you do not live in her district, contact her at the party email.

[hijinx87]

30. you know this for a fact, do you? n/t

[LostinVA]

31. Many Congresscritters only accept email from their state

[Infinite Hope]

33. Duh! They are overwhelmed by their own constituents...

why the heck would they accept emails from those they don't represent. That's what her leadership office is. Most Congresspersons do that. That way they can focus on the hundreds of emails they get each week from their own constituents.

She never sees the emails anyway. The staff handles those.

[eridani]

34. That makes very good sense for email

Otherwise they'd be drowning in stuff from non-constituents. If it's important enough, send a fax or a letter.

[greenbriar]

35. yea, we really need this right now...

christ

back the fuck off and let them do their job

[TWiley]

41. Taking impeachment "off the table"

is "letting them do their job"? hmmm NOW SHUT UP AND PAY YOUR TAXES. :)

[jonnywishbone97]

36. she owes nothing to you if you dont live in SF

she isnt your representative

[Stinky The Clown]

37. Use this e-mail address. It goes to her in her role as Speaker .....

[e-mail]

I sent one to her the other day and it went through.

[TWiley]

42. THANK YOU !!! The Answer IS here

Thank you for posting this. I bet there are more than a few others here who would like to chime in on the impeachment issue.

[beaconess]

38. She really has no choice

Members of Congress have to try to limit access to their email to their constituents - otherwise, they get spammed so bad by people from all across the country that it completely shuts down their email systems.

[kentuck]

43. Remember David Bonior?

I sent him some strategy ideas about taxes, etc and he gave the letter to the Republican Congressman from Colorado and it was returned to me about 3 months later, looking as if it had passed thru a thousand hands...It pissed me off to the max.

[geek tragedy]

46. It makes perfect sense.

Her website is for use by her personal office in her capacity as representative for her district. If you want to contact her in her capacity as speaker/party official, you go to that website.