Hastert's spokesman spoke stupidly, and the world should know it.

[Helga Scow Stern]

I don't think we should go silently into the night with Hastert's pokesman's comment still lingering like a putrid odor. I faxed all his offices, and now I am going to send the letter to him to all the media outlets and the Senators. Let these racist, undemocratic remarks be seen for what they are.

cc: Senate, Major Media Outlets

January 5, 2005

Dear Representative Hastert:

I read this tonight in the New York Times, in an article about tomorrow's challenge to the electoral votes:

"They are really just trying to stir up their loony left," John Feehery, a spokesman for Speaker J. Dennis Hastert, said of the Democrats.

Surely you are aware that your spokesman is speaking for you in this way. The statement above is not only deeply insulting, but racist. People who want to make sure their votes are counted in this past presidential election are neither loony nor "left," whatever Mr. Feehery meant by that label. Or was he saying that only the "loony left" did not get their votes counted?

In either case, by making such statements to the press you demonstrate to the world that you do not really care about the rights of the voters at all. Is that your intention as an elected representative? We would hope that in your position of leadership, you would show more respect for the process of democracy.

The world will be watching you on January 6. How do you want your name to be remembered in history, Mr. Hastert?

Sincerely,
xxxxxxxx

Edited to add contact info:
Rep. Hastert
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]


Batavia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

And, for media blaster, should you also want to tell the world that Hastert's spokesman is a racist, undemocratic creep:
http://www.independentmediasource.com/voteintegrity2_03.htm

[FreepFryer]

1. Excellent! You shredded a bad frame. You get a fudge ripple sundae w/nuts

[Helga Scow Stern]

3. Goody! I'll eat it when I am done kicking ass. n/t

[FreepFryer]

6. :) :) :) Great spirit, Ojai. Glad you're here.

[Patsy Stone]

2. Bravo! A 10! n/t

[New Earth]

4. hi!!

:hi: :hug:

[Helga Scow Stern]

16. Hi! You there yet?

:hug: :hi:

[dzika]

5. Amazing.

We must have really upset him... B* was stuttering like a fool today and yesterday. They know.

[dweller]

7. all of our states repug senators and house reps

should be contacted and admonished that we expect them to debate the election fraud, or forever be affiliated with the criminal activities of Blackhole and such ilk.

after all, the NYT reported they were "eager" to debate the subject.

dp

[fearnobush]

8. Excellent, Sen. Bhastert just became a member of the Anti-Vote Party.

"In either case, by making such statements to the press you demonstrate to the world that you do not really care about the rights of the voters at all. Is that your intention as an elected representative? We would hope that in your position of leadership, you would show more respect for the process of democracy.

The world will be watching you on January 6. How do you want your name to be remembered in history, Mr. Hastert?"

[Vidar]

9. Thanks Ojai. However the "loony left" led the first revolution and.

we are bloody well going to lead this one too.

[Helga Scow Stern]

17. That's right, damn it! But I'll still call him on using it pejoratively!

Lousy bastids!

[bush_is_wacko]

10. Good job!

When I read posts like these it makes me proud to be an American. THIS is what patriotism is all about. I hope Hastert has the sense to see it.

[RevCheesehead]

11. This is what happens when the Geeks stand up to the bullies.

Proud to know ya, Ojai Person! :hi:

"We aren't going to take it anymore!"

[Qutzupalotl]

12. Good, but how do you get "racist" out of what he said?

I don't see it. Can you explain what you mean?

[Helga Scow Stern]

14. Isn't it racism of the worst kind to keep brushing off the concerns

of the Congressional Black Caucus?

I'll tell you, it makes me deeply ashamed to see that kind of thing happening again, with these kind of remarks.

The worst kind of racism is the insidious kind, where you act like it isn't happening, but call it something else.

[Carolab]

15. Not to answer for Ojai Person but

I took it to mean because so many who were disenfranchised were persons of color.

[RabidNation]

13. what a fucking brilliant letter

thank you. masterful display of EXACTLY how it's done.

[EFerrari]

18. well done. n/t

[grays4u]

19. free speech my friend!

[rumpel]

20. Thanks, ojai person. as I said, he gives me the creeps.

[Niche]

21. Beautiful

[NightOwwl]

22. Yeah, I'm loony allright.

Married, 40-something career woman, doing quite well financially, own a home and a car I'm sure most repugs would drool over.

I'm a member of the wild-eyed coalition, too. :eyes:

[Helga Scow Stern]

23. Kick for basting Hastert. n/t

[Alizaryn]

24. Nice Ojai. I missed his remarks.

[roseBudd]

25. And since they are into alliteration, I guess we are justified in...

referring to them as the racist right.

[Helga Scow Stern]

26. How fast can you say Right Wing Racist Right? n/t