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cyn2 Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:00 PM
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Please Support this writer Cleveland Plain Dealer...she's on our side
Yesterday I posted a link to this story. It's wonderful, and the first one I've seen in the mainstream press that didn't mock the Dems. who objected to the Ohio electors:

Many Americans Refuse to Concede 'Stolen Election'
On Eve of Bush's Inauguration, Challenges Continue
by Leila Atassi


http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0109-01.htm


Please read this and then write to her so she knows there are people out there who appreciate it.

This is her email to me.

Ms. XXXXXXXXX,
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful response to my story this weekend. I assure you that in the midst of many, many, many rude and angry emails I received, your message was a breath of fresh air.

Best,
Leila Atassi


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BlackCoffeeSound Donating Member (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:10 PM
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1. done
and done. Thank you.

:thumbsup:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:12 PM
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2. Done. n/t
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In Truth We Trust Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:15 PM
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3. Self delete I found the link-never mind
Edited on Mon Jan-10-05 06:16 PM by In Truth We Trust
Done!!!
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:15 PM
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4. done
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Goldeneye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:17 PM
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5. My computer has a thing with commondreams.org
It refuses to connect with the webpage for some reason. Is there a way you could give me clips of the article, and the authors e-mail?
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:24 PM
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8. Try this link
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Goldeneye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:40 PM
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11. thanks, that one worked.
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Ken065 Donating Member (95 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:20 PM
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6. Done. n/t
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:22 PM
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7. Done. Thanks for posting that. I very much enjoyed her article.
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katinmn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:31 PM
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9. Yes, please write! She is getting a lot of flack right now
actually, a letter to the editor might be helpful, too.
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mirrera Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:35 PM
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10. Done, thanks!...n/t
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m.standridge Donating Member (269 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 06:41 PM
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12. I will do my best--I'm planning a link
with an editorial at my website, critiquing local media coverage of Ohio irregularities, focussing mostly on the Warren County lockdown. I mention the Plain Dealer in my link intro at this point.
I hope this might help support her efforts at journalist independence.
Please note that this is not a matter of partisanship.
This is a matter of trying to ensure election irregularities are adequately reported in the news media.
My website has material about individuals of both parties.
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cyn2 Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 07:05 PM
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13. kick
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Al-CIAda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 08:55 PM
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14. bump
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cyn2 Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-11-05 10:10 AM
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15. goal!
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suffragette Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-11-05 10:43 AM
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16. emailed her
And thanked her for the story.
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-11-05 11:16 AM
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17. I wrote Ms. Atassi and thanked her.
In my message I included the sentence, "Tell your editor that even though we are keeping our heads low, there are millions of us who are still watching Ohio and digging deeper."

Thanks for reminding me to write her for an excellent article. :thumbsup:
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cyn2 Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-11-05 01:52 PM
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18. bump
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-11-05 01:58 PM
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19. just emailed
a big ol thanks
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:26 AM
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20. she responded to me too
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response to my story about election activists. Emails like yours enliven a healthy and necessary dialogue, and I promise to do my part as well.

Best,
Leila Atassi




(what I wrote):

What a WONDERFUL article you wrote regarding the problems with the election! It is so refreshing to see thorough journalism. The lack of coverage and the coverage with a dismissive tone has become the norm in regards to these problems and you are greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:30 AM
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21. What, my letter was chopped liver? lol. Glad she's getting some backup
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 12:34 AM
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22. let's hope
she hasn't had a chance to respond due to massive DU supportive emails! :)
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LeahD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-12-05 02:52 AM
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23. Excellent article, and I sent her an E-Mail. n/t
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