We have to Fight the media and congress, because this is a Life or Death matter!

[FrenchieCat]

Just like we fought against the Iraq war back in 2001-2002, we have to fight again.

We lost that one, but we can't afford to lose this one.

The good news is that the Left has made much progress in communications in the last 7 years.

The bad news is that we can't sit back and hope that others make it happen;
we have to get involved in fighting the propaganda being spread by the media as we speak.

If we all do a small part, then we can possibly hit back at the tide of institutional enemies
who are now fighting against any Health Care reform.

We lose this fight, and the chances of winning others become miniscule.

Those holding out for Single Payer Health, please know that we need you now,
regardless of what it is that you want....because at this rate, we won't be getting anything
ever (or something close to that). I told you so is not an option that helps those Americans who are desperate.


Please send out some emails and make some calls and show the aggresive enemy that this ain't about breaking the President, this is about Americans.
It ain't about Obamacare, it's about AmeriCare!
It's about not allowing the media to once again excert their influence over the populace and persuading them that what is bad for them is good for them.


Let the media know that we already pay for healthcare now. Yes, we pay for the healthcare of the uninsured, so the money being spent on healthcare will be spent regardless...but without any reform, we will be killing folks rather than making them well at generally the same cost.

Also let them know that if we could afford the war of choice that they so supported at the cost of a trillion dollars, then we can afford health care reform.


Come on...let's get this done! They have to make some loud noise, and we have to do it now.
It is a matter of Life and Death, and nothing less.


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[uponit7771]

1. K&R, what is happening this week that makes the push so urgent? TIA

[FrenchieCat]

2. Media propaganda avalanche......

that's what!

Swiftboating Health Care Reform.
Remember how Kerry didn't respond quickly,
while we waited him to?

Well we can't wait.
Not this time.

[PretzelWarrior]

3. what's happening? The full court press against it--that's what.

We've got to remind our congress people we are watching and becoming quite angry/frustrated by the coordinated efforts by industry and media to drag the health care debate out until it dies in a quiet whimper some time next year.

WE CAN'T ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN!!

[AuntPatsy]

24. kicing for those mad at the medias spin, here is help in showing

you what you can do to express your outrage if your care to..

[PretzelWarrior]

4. please join me in 2 QUICK phone calls, people...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6123176

[pearl]

5. Thanks for the info

nt

[PretzelWarrior]

8. you are very welcome. I'm glad someone is taking notice

I'm excited for our chances.

[FrenchieCat]

9. Wonderful! Doing something is really the only option.

[JimWis]

6. You are right on FrenchieCat. The media won't help, and neither

will Congress. It's up to the people. It is so frustrating trying to fight the media, the big money that has the resources to run the misinformation and scare tactic ads, etc. The only way is to support the advocates who are fighting with us. Use the internet and the blogs, as the president suggested. I thing our enemies underestimate the power of the internet to get the real word out. Hopefully that will be their downfall. Thanks so much for all the contacts you posted.

[HopeOverFear]

7. thanks!

[Brentlive]

10. We have 60 Senate Votes and a huge majority in the House..

We need to get what we can get NOW. And quickly! We won't have this much power forever. Your idea ensures that the system will remain the same for the foreseeable future.

[PretzelWarrior]

14. which idea is that?

that we should pressure our congress to act right away? I guess I don't follow the point you're making.

[Lifelong Protester]

11. It is really quick! I called both Reid and Baucus' offices

at the posted urging of pretzelwarrior, and really folks, you can get through. Yes they do listen, and keep a tally of what people are talking about (ask Russ Feingold, he'll tell you that contacting them is VERY important).
If every du-er made 2-3 phone calls it would help.

So do it. Now.

There, now I've put my teacher-voice to work.

[Brentlive]

12. Agreed!!1

Got to call, write, anything you can do

[PretzelWarrior]

13. I'm looking forward to hearing your story if you call...same with anyone

we need encouragement of hearing others' stories. We have the activist bug in us...that's why we're here.

[Cha]

15. Thank you, Frenchie!

Need to keep this Kicked and Rec'd so more people can contact the media to let them know that they do want Health CAre Reform.

[PretzelWarrior]

17. fuck the media. we need to contact our congress people. they actually can get voted out.

I think the biggest surprise for people like Gordon Smith and other "moderate" Republicans was just how angry the American people were with Bush and the GOP name. We can ensure the congress people get the idea that NOT enacting the people's will and their desire for meaningful health care reform could be a career limiting move.

[Cha]

19. Definetly Fuck the Media..

You're absolutely correct.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

16. I hope the mods would put this on the front page of DU!

thanks for the info

electronic pitch forks at the ready!

[AnotherMother4Peace]

22. Yes, definitely onto the front page - a very handy tool. nt

[PretzelWarrior]

18. kick

[Forkboy]

20. Recommended.

:kick:

[Peacetrain]

21. K&R Frenchiecat.. yes we do..

The whole idea of a tax cut by the right is ludicrous.. people who cannot afford health care, teh tax cut is idea is meaningless..tax cut what?

[AuntPatsy]

23. interesting, I attempted to direct people to read your thread, instead

it has many reads but your thread sank further and further, so sad..

[Renaissance Man]

25. Kicked...

I kicked this threat because this is what we should be talking about.

No Distractions! More Action!

[Lifelong Protester]

26. I give this a rec...

and hope that all will keep up the messages.

[FrenchieCat]

27. Obviously it didn't help....

Folks just now getting the drift!

[Supersedeas]

28. advertising dollars and compaign contributions make the media and pols jump

[Mass]

29. K+R &

[Raine1967]

30. KICK!

This is really good stuff, and should not be allowed to drift to the bottom.