What is this?

[Gregorian]

I just got this in my email inbox. I would like to respond with my own message, but I am too scared to reply like I want. This email gave me the feeling that the people don't even need to exist. Phoney letter about a phoney threat. All automatic. I just wanted to share this retched little tidbit. Read on.





Congress.org Special Update August 11, 2006

SEND YOUR THANKS TO GREAT BRITAIN

Congress.org wants to help Americans to thank the British government for its swift action in thwarting the recent terrorist plot to blow up planes using liquid explosives. Please join this effort by sending a message to the British Ambassador in Washington, D.C. using this link http://www.congress.org/congressorg/mail/?agencyindid=611&type=AN

Suggested text of “Thank You” note to Great Britain:

“As citizens of the United States, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation and heart felt thanks for the work of your Government in thwarting the recent terrorist plot. Your efforts saved countless lives in this conflict that grips both our nations. Thank you.

”The People of the United States”

(Please add your own name and personal message)

Congress.org Weekly Update Editors





Here is the beginning of MY letter-

Many Americans would like to thank you for intercepting an imminent terror attack. But after taking the time to study this more, I have concluded that this was not imminent. Not all of us are buying into the story. In fact, most Americans are quite aware of what is happening here.

[sgxnk]

1. sure...

and a bunch of nimrods with boxcutters weren't a real threat either

lol

the cognitive dissonance is louder than the who live at leeds

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[dkofos]

8. They were with their enablers

[karlrschneider]

2. I send a LOT of VERY strong letters through congress.org

as well as in snailmail. No black helicopters arou

[Gregorian]

4. Haha.

See, I am paranoid. It worked! First they got me with their drug war, and now the color coded terror alerts. The colors! Argh!

Thanks. I'll send my "non patriotic" letter.

[napi21]

3. I received the same email. n/t

[muriel_volestrangler]

6. It seems to be a message that 'congress.org' isn't as non-partisan

as it claims. They may be congratulating a foreign government, but it implies some support for the US government that works closely with them. To organise such letters seems very strange for a site that claims to be part of "private, non-partisan companies that specialize in facilitating civic participation."

[titoresque]

7. Send 'em this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1885359&mesg_id=1885359

From another DUer. :applause:

-snip-

No one for certain can explain the “foiled” terror plot. That will be analyzed and discussed, in the days, weeks, months and years to come.

We were able however, to observe the human reaction to the event. At the flip of a switch, humans were easily coaxed into giving up their personal belongings, herded into long lines to be scrutinized further, made to wait hours after hours without complaint and watched by men with semi-automatic weapons and observed by surveillance cameras from every angle, without the bat of an eyelash.

One after one, they disposed of their personal grooming items; shampoos, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, make-up and contact lens solutions into large bins. They were made to toss their drinks, water, coffee and sodas. Mothers with babies were permitted to bring formula or bottles, but only after tasting the contents in front of the security guards.

In order to fly, they were forced to part with their lap tops, cell phones, I-pods and keys by checking them in. All communication to the outside world, severed.

Carry on baggage was forbidden. Personal effects placed into clear plastic bags, for the entire world to see. Tampons, medications, vitamins, whatever, privacy evaporated.

The subjects were permitted to keep their personal papers, wallets, passports and travel documentations. Next, they were herded on to a plane to travel to the destination.

At that point they were totally dependant on “authorities” for drink, for food and for information. Trusting that they were being taken to the destination of their choice.

Compliant groups of thousands.

“Terror plot Thwarted” “Target America: Terror in the skies” “24 Terror suspects Arrested” “Bottle Bomb” dominated the television screens for the millions of us watching, accompanied by haunting music and vivid graphics. Interviews with “terror experts”, informing us, of the dangers, that are lurking at every corner of the world. Friendly “news chats” with waiting passengers who are grateful that their government is doing all it can to protect them. Ingraining the human psyche.

Within days or weeks, we will again be able to fly with our Starbucks, travel with our laptops and listen to our I-pods. Collectively, we will all take a needed deep breath. After all, everything changed on September the Eleventh.

Experiment completed, information gathered.

[MrCoffee]

9. If it looks like propaganda, and quacks like propaganda...

chances are it's on the up and up. I'd send that bad boy if I were you. You never know who might be reading your outgoing mail.

[uppityperson]

10. I got one too. Decided Brits probably didn't need more mail from me.