Get a load of this: Pelosi wants you to send money

[Elidor]

House Dems' Fundraising Email Promises "Strong" Dem Majority -- On Same Day AS FISA Cave
By Greg Sargent - June 20, 2008, 3:09PM

Hmmm. This one isn't great timing, now is it.

On the very same day that the House Dems passed the new FISA cave, Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted out a fundraising email this afternoon with this...

As Speaker, I can tell you that we need a Democrat in the White House and a strong Democratic majority in Congress to drive change forward. Our June 30th FEC deadline is vital to our success in November. All eyes will be on Democrats' fundraising totals as a measure of our party's unity and strength.I ask that you please help to show our commitment to across-the-board victories this November by making a contribution of $35, $50 or more...

It's just not a good day for House Dems to be asking rank-and-file Dems for money, let alone promising strength. As TPM Reader SM, who forwarded us the email, said of this promise of a "strong" Dem majority:

"All I want is one with a spine."

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/06/fundraising_email_touts_house.php

I don't know these fucking people in congress. Between my Bush-loving, worthless blue dog representative and Nancy fucking Pelosi, I have to wonder who they're representing. It sure as hell isn't me. Or you.

[Gman]

1. You don't get it, do you?

Money is needed for a strong Democratic majority. In the event that Obama gets elected he's going to need a very strong Democratic majority in Congress. Do you not know this?

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, for now.

[Hutchewon]

7. Who cares?

A majority is useless it they vote like Republicans. Seems to me you should direct your question to yourself cause, "You don't get it, do you?

[Gman]

15. Would you rather send Obama to the WH with a Republican congress?

I take it your answer is "yes".

[Autumn]

16. What is the difference ?

I don't see how the Democratic Congress is any different than a Republican Congress at this point.

[crikkett]

19. Do you really think there's a chance in hell of that happening, regardless?

[lame54]

29. I'm with you....

they have a majority and they are not using it

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. If the party was smart they would use someone other than Pelosi

And they sent this out on the very day they approved FISA and more war funding!

[Gman]

13. That may have been the smarter thing to do for parts of the Democratic base constituency

but the message remains the same and just as true.

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. They aren't getting my money

Not that it would make much of a difference for them. LOL

[Name removed]

17. Deleted message

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[Gman]

23. You were born yesterday... how nice it must be

This all just started in the last 18 months, didn't it? It all just started when the Democrats took control of Congress didn't it? Those treasonous bastards! Everything was just wonderful 18 months ago, wasn't it.

What color is the sky in your world? Just asking...

[Phred42]

25. Nice Rovian attack on me - what about the issues?

Just asking.

:shrug:

[wtmusic]

26. Appease. And appease again.

Now that the Consitution is trashed, where do you draw the line? :eyes:

[Phred42]

42. Interesting delete - above. Pretty much all I said was

"PAY PELOSI for killing the 4th amendment and letting those treasonous bastards go - are you phucking kidding me?..."

This language and sentiment is running rampant on DU since yesterday but this one gets deleted. Ok.

I haven't figured DU out yet. Is there an agenda here other than free speech?

the 'rules' page doesn't seem to explain some of the deletes in light of other posts left up.

[wtmusic]

43. I have no idea why that statement would get canned.

Almost all deletes have to do with shooting the messenger, aka attacking the poster. :shrug:

[Phred42]

45. I did forget to include one thing

My title suggested sending the money to Cindy S. because Pelosi is going down

[GreenPartyVoter]

28. If they keep their powder dry forever, then it doesn't matter how many of them there are because

nothing useful will ever get done.

[EFerrari]

31. Do you pay your employees BEFORE they complete their work?

I've had really horrible luck doing that.

[cui bono]

38. Will you try just once more with me?

:evilgrin:

[EFerrari]

40. LOL! Have I bought a used car from you?

Dad, is that YOU?!

:P

[Solly Mack]

39. I know I want that job.

Just too honest for it though

[Greyhound]

34. So, what will be your excuse when they still don't do shit after the elections?

The Republiks accomplished their goals with less and you expect that we are so stupid we can't see what is going on.

To sum up your, apparent, position, the party of no ideals is better than the party of bad ideas. Now where have I heard that before?

[Pharaoh]

2. They represent the wealthy

and the huge corporations...........elections don't seem to matter if they can steal them.

[ThePowerofWill]

3. What a pant load,

We get a plea for money from Ms crumble, and fail, It's crap dem's (yes small d) like her that have me considering becoming an independent full bore.

[Hutchewon]

4. I agree totally

I emailed Brad Miller yesterday advising him that as a life long straight ticket democrat, I would consider myself an independent if Fisa passed the senate.

This morning my wife and I are appalled to find that Obama was describing this evisceration of the fourth amendment as a "compromise" and finding he did not vote at all. He was our last hope that maybe the tide was turning, but it is obvious that is very much in doubt. Up to this point, I was certain I was going to vote for Obama, but now I will vote for whoever makes an issue out of the destruction of the Constitution by the Dems and the Repukes.

I is sad at 60 years of age to be watching what looks like the end of democracy in the US.

[Canuckistanian]

10. Obama didn't vote because he's a Senator

Yesterday's vote was in the House.

[Benhurst]

21. Obama made a statement yesterday which was ambiguous, but far from

encouraging.

I still hoping he won't join Pelosi in betraying us all on the upcoming vote in the Senate, and wish he would make a clear statement of his determination protect our constitutional rights and hold those guilty of breaking the law responsible.

[Canuckistanian]

22. You'd think a constitutional law professor would have a stronger opinion

Mind you, he DOES have a lot on his plate right now, but while he's a Senator and a potential president, he should be a LOT more interested in defending the Constitution.

[Benhurst]

24. I agree. I'm just hoping against hope he won't let us, the Constitution,

and the Republic down.

[EFerrari]

41. Imo, he has his politiician hat on which is another model than his

Constitutional scholar hat.

That's to be expected, although he could secure a lot of lefties if he made a gesture in our direction once in a while. :shrug:

I'm not saying we shouldn't contribute to the DCCC -- not at all. But, the contibutions should come with a clear, direct statement of what we expect in return. We can win this year, win like we haven't won in decades. But that shouldn't be at the cost of actual representation. Pelosi isn't doing a good job of faking that.

[alarimer]

12. We will see when the Senate votes.

But I think he is no different than anyone else but he is running for President so has to "appear" different. It doesn't fool me but will fool a lot of people.

I am convinced it no longer matters who controls Congress or the White House.

This is not a compromise; it is a capitulation, like Russ Feingold says. I think Obama's statement tells us where he stands and will likely vote.

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. I got that email from her and if I get many more I am sending them to my spam folder

[Marr]

6. I'm going to refer her to the telecoms. They seem to be her preferred constituents, so

she should see if they'll cough up *another* payment.

[chimpymustgo]

9. Hey, the ALL want your money! That's what you're here for. Now drink up and shut and write the check

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

11. Giving money to politicians is like paying someone to rip you off.

Why not just send it directly to their corporate masters?

[Echo In Light]

14. Not I, nor you. T'was ever thus

[OwnedByFerrets]

18. Two words Madame Speaker....

FUCK YOU!!!!

[TheWatcher]

27. Never let it be said Madame Speaker doesn't have a unique sense of humor.

Sorry, Pelosi, the only thing you need to be sent is packing.

Period.

[EFerrari]

30. Is this for the DCCC?

TIA.

[Elidor]

35. The article doesn't make clear exactly which organization it's on behalf of

Sorry.

[EFerrari]

37. Thanks. I sent off an email to the DCCC. Not mean but just clear.

:shrug:

http://dccc.org/page/s/contact

[kcdoug1]

32. lot of nerve

I replied to her that as long as impeachment is off the table, so is my wallet...

[TBF]

33. LOL - that is the best answer in this thread. I'm with you.

The money I can spare is going to Obama, with a little to Hillary for her debt retirement as long as she's helpful. That's it. At least they are trying to make changes. Nancy Pelosi is extremely disappointing. She's got the majority. So far she hasn't done a thing with it except approve more money for wars.

[nadinbrzezinski]

36. FUNNY, so they can use that larger majority to

eviscerate the rest of the Constitution?

[deacon]

44. She promised accountability, she delvered immunity. n/t