Thread: Email from Edwards... can they do this?

Dear X,

Opportunities for change like those we have in front of us right now don't come along very often.

As the 2008 elections reach a critical stage, I'm writing to urge you to do what you've done so often. Roll up your sleeves and help win elections that can pull America forward.

To encourage you to act immediately, if you give at least $35, $50 or more today to help elect Democrats, leading House Democrats are matching your gift 2-to-1, your $50 donation would be worth $150 effectively tripled in its impact to help Democrats win big in November.

Contribute $35, $50 or more today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1 by House Democrats

Victories in 2008 can put in place strong Democratic leaders who will help end the war, achieve universal health care, challenge poverty, and reduce global warming. By strengthening our hold on Congress, we can take away the ability that special interests still have to throw obstacles in the path of progress.And in order to seize this historic opportunity, I'm asking you to step forward again and stand with our strong Democratic candidates so we can celebrate Democratic victories together.

Contribute $35, $50 or more today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1 by House Democrats

The skilled, savvy and committed political organizers at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee have developed a detailed plan. With our help, they can turn Republican open seats into big changes.

Let's make the most of it.

Sincerely,

Senator John Edwards

P.S. Your decision to act right now can send a powerful message to Democratic candidates working round the clock to win 2008's closest races. And if you act now before the May 31st deadline, your gift will be matched 2-to-1.

I just had to post this. House Democrats will match my donation 2-1. Umm, where is their 2-1 money coming from? Can they do this? Is it even legal?

I got a laugh out of the last bolded paragraph, especially the "special interests" throwing obstacles in "our" path to progress. He means special interests like Laraza, Maldef and the other OBLs, right?


Oh and how about this gem? "Victories in 2008 can put in place strong Democratic leaders who will help end the war, achieve universal health care, challenge poverty, and reduce global warming." 1. They promised to end the war 2 years ago when they took over Congress. Didn't.
2. Universal health care is a failure, everyone will get screwed royally.
3. Challenge poverty? Can't do that with 20 + million illegal aliens sucking up free bennies and putting Americans in the poorhouse! 4. Global warming? HAHAHA PLEASE!

By strengthening our hold on Congress, we can take away the ability that special interests still have to throw obstacles in the path of progress.

Special Interests ? Hmmm like the huge increase in fuels since Pelosi took over ?

I have no idea if this type of pledge / donation matching is legal .

Can you respond to the email and ask what the source of the matching funds is?

If it's tax-payers money.............

Did you send a copy to Lou Dobbs, Rush, etc?

Let's put the Dems in charge of both houses and watch those special interests disapear..............is this a dream..........Lets put the Dems into both houses of Congress and watch those boarders open up as an entire nation of US taxpayors is handed the bill to support their anchor babies. Sounds like a real deal to me!
Seriously, the global redistribution of income is at the heart of our current fiscal troubles. A globalist sees the US as an over consuming wasteful glutton of goods..and well we are as we continue to buy trivial junk from china,which they dump on us daily and even continue to eat food clearly marked from china as we shop. Only as a nation will we turn the forces looking to peg us down. This involves more responsible buying and rewarding those who save for the things they want (notice I said want not need). This group is above the intellectual norm and we should start "feeding the pig" more and relying on credit cards less. From a globalist perspective the more we financialy support Mexico's poor as they drag American wages and resources down the less we will be able to support ourselves in the lifestyle we have known. The less we as individuals are in debt and the less our country is in debt the less vulnerable to the globalist agenda we become. The less wasteful and more responsible we become as consumers the less vulnerable we are to the corporate manipulation we see in America today. The Bush/ globalist plan is very clear. Soak us in debt and make us vulnerable to corporate robbing of our resources, our politicians,our government,our boarders, much the same way the world bank and WTO treat third world countries. We know what to do. Take a step back to the thrifty living of our grandparents...a life less material. Buy smaller cars and leave the gas hogs on the car lot. Don't buy a pick up unless you really need one (yes people really need them to haul hay,building material etc for a living). There is alot each one can do and if we do not, Bush and friends will gladly do it for you......What is your choice ?