VoteVets.org Seeking Donations to Take Their Message Directly to Washington

[flpoljunkie]

Dear VoteVets.org Supporter,

As you know, the next month is critical in terms of where we go on the war in Iraq. Next week, General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker will be testifying about the White House report on Iraq, and shortly after, Congress will again vote on whether we change course, redeploy troops from Iraq and take the fight to al Qaeda in Afghanistan, or if we're going to just do more of the same.

We are going to take our message directly to politicians and pundits in Washington, but we need your help.

Donate to send an Iraq veteran to Washington, DC, here:

https://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1138/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=1329

The week after General Petraeus testifies, we plan to bring 40 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to Washington, DC. Among our activities are plans to blanket Capitol Hill and stress that the troops and veterans know it's in America's best interest to change course in Iraq, and hold a press conference to talk about the disastrous effect this war is having on our military. That's not all, though. Our veterans will receive media training and a crash course in how to effectively talk to lawmakers, from top professionals in the field. In this way, VoteVets.org will have even more ability to take our message to local town halls and media outlets, from coast to coast.

We're planning to bring in some of our best and brightest veterans. But, because they are scattered across the country, this is going to take a lot of airline and train tickets. As you can imagine, accommodations in Washington aren't cheap either. Add to that the costs to properly train our best guys to do media and lobbying, and this effort will take $25,000.

Don't doubt, we're being as stingy as possible with the money you give, and are working to keep costs at a bare minimum. So, not a single dime you donate will be wasted. And, therefore, every dime counts.

Can we count on you to help bring an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran to Washington, DC? Donate here.

This is a make or break time for the country, and for VoteVets.org. Your donation will help ensure that when we do this trip to DC, we do it right, and we do it professionally. Your donation will have a long-lasting impact, as well, because the skills, training, and experience that our veterans gain on this trip will be used in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead, as we fight for the Voice of America's 21st Century Patriots!

Thanks for all of your support.


Sincerely,

Peter Granato
Iraq War Veteran
Vice Chairman

Brandon Friedman
Iraq and Afghanistan War Veteran
Vice Chairman

[Totally Committed]

1. K & R

TC

[Adelante]

2. Sending them $ today nt

[flpoljunkie]

3. I sent them some money, as well.

[Sapphire Blue]

4. K&R

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[Cameron27]

5. Great post, thanks.

I'll send off a donation tonight.

K&R

[annabanana]

6. k&r & done. . . . . . n/t

[annabanana]

7. Here's the direct donate link:

https://secure.democracyinaction.com/dia/organizations/iavapac/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=1429

[calimary]

8. Kick!

Now here's a worthy cause!

:toast:

[IndyOp]

9. I chipped in - and I feel great! Go VoteVets! (n/t)