Just off the senate floor, a gentleman operates the elevator for Senators and Congressman, the people who have 100% health care coverage, while this man lost his home due to an inability to pay for health bills incurred when his mother had inoperable brain cancer.
An aide to Senator Richard J. Derbin of Illonois listened to this man's story and told the Senator about it.
You can read about it here:
Why can't all Americans have the same sort of coverage as our Senators and Congress People?
House Bill 1660 is Pennsylvania's Single Payer Health Care Bill. It would provide the same kind of coverage.
Read about it here:
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Are We A Civil Society If We Don't Give Health Care To Our Children??
Sorry to say, the answer is a resounding "No!!"
Look at other components of a civil society:
1)Zero tolerance about torture under any conditions
2) Health care for all citizens without some corporate
entity making billions by denying health care to people
in order to gain obscene wealth for themselves
3)Equal rights for women and every one else
4) Freedom of speech for all--We have become an America afraid to speak
out for fear of losing our jobs, because the workplace is
now run by corporate greedy philosophies
Children are suffering as a consequence of limited or no access
to health care.
Here's a great article explaining the intricacies of this crisis:
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Look at other components of a civil society:
1)Zero tolerance about torture under any conditions
2) Health care for all citizens without some corporate
entity making billions by denying health care to people
in order to gain obscene wealth for themselves
3)Equal rights for women and every one else
4) Freedom of speech for all--We have become an America afraid to speak
out for fear of losing our jobs, because the workplace is
now run by corporate greedy philosophies
Children are suffering as a consequence of limited or no access
to health care.
Here's a great article explaining the intricacies of this crisis:
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Friday, November 16, 2007
HB 1660
Pennsylvania is in a unique position. She has a Single Payer
Health care Bill, HB 1660, that has a great chance to eventually
pass in the House.
Of all the State sponsored bills, this one is the strongest.
This is a solid bill, one Pennsylvanians can trust that insurance
companies will be fully exempt from corrupting.
Democracy For America promoted house parties across the country
November 14, where thousands of people watched Sicko, then listened
to a conference call with film maker Michael Moore and DFA President Jim Dean
for more than thirty minutes.
Or if people were watching on the West Coast, they tuned into the
conference call before they watched the DVD.
In any case, a certain percentage of watchers had never seen the
movie before, so Jim Dean, and Michael Moore were
careful not to divulge key movie points.
I saw Sicko for the third time that night and thoroughly enjoyed
watching it with my Progressives 4 Pennsylvania friends, a handful
of union leaders, and a few liberals I grew up with in my hometown.
The conference call itself was inspiring.
Michael Moore was asked about state sponsored versus federally
sponsored bills, and which did he support. For instance, John Conyers
and Dennis Kucinich have a National Single Payer Health Care Bill, H.R.676.
Moore said we need a National Single Payer bill, thus supported the
Conyers/Kucinich bill. John Conyers has said he supports the bill
here in Pennsylvania, HB 1660.
Having said that, and given the current stranglehold on anything good
coming out of Washington these days, I believe we have no choice but to develop
a model Single Payer Health Care Bill that other States and eventually the Country
are free to adopt.
Another point in the call was how the propaganda machines like to stop all
discourse on a real Universal Health Care Plan that covers all Americans
Minus Insurance Companies, by stating that such plans are Socialized Medicine.
Michael Moore said Single Payer is not Socialized Medicine, but rather is
Christianized, Krishna-ized, Mohammad-ized Medicine because of the impetus
for caring for every citizen in America in a true spirit of service.
The question arose about the supposed waits that people have in the Canadian
health care system, (although Canadians in the movie told us that they really
don't have the waits that the propaganda machines in this country want us to believe).
Moore said that when 50,000,000 people are taken out of the health care equation,
obviously our waiting times at the doctors, those of us with Health Insurance,
will obviously be shortened.
When we add the 50,000,000 people back into the system, yes, we will have
longer waiting times.
Isn't this preferable to making Health Care unavailable to so many millions of
citizens?
Governor Rendell of Pennsylvania has a Health Bill before the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives called Prescription for Pennsylvania.
This bill is losing support with only 8 sponsors as of this writing.
HB 1660 currently has 35 sponsors.
Why is HB 1660 superior to Prescription For Pennsylvania?
HB 1660 guarantees health care protection for all Pennsylvanians thus
delivering quality, comprehensive health care.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 takes Insurance Companies out of the equation.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 preserves the rights of patients to choose their own doctors with
out deductibles, co-pays or life-time caps.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 allows for prescription drug and behavioral health care coverage.
The Rendell plan does not.
Alternative Medical Modalities are allowed in the HB 1660 plan.
Not so with Rendell's plan.
A comprehensive comparison between the two plans can be accessed at:
http://www.progressives4pennsylvania.com
Progressives4Pennsylvania plans to create teaching workshops about HB 1660
and present these to Labor affiliated groups, retirement homes, small
businesses and other potential arenas.
Health Care For All Americans started with a vision that Pennsylvania
birthed and now shares with the nation.
John Edwards is the only candidate running for President who has a plan
to deliver health care to all Americans without the interference
of Insurance Companies.
He needs Health Care Reform Activists to work with him.
He cannot do it alone.
And neither can we.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Health care Bill, HB 1660, that has a great chance to eventually
pass in the House.
Of all the State sponsored bills, this one is the strongest.
This is a solid bill, one Pennsylvanians can trust that insurance
companies will be fully exempt from corrupting.
Democracy For America promoted house parties across the country
November 14, where thousands of people watched Sicko, then listened
to a conference call with film maker Michael Moore and DFA President Jim Dean
for more than thirty minutes.
Or if people were watching on the West Coast, they tuned into the
conference call before they watched the DVD.
In any case, a certain percentage of watchers had never seen the
movie before, so Jim Dean, and Michael Moore were
careful not to divulge key movie points.
I saw Sicko for the third time that night and thoroughly enjoyed
watching it with my Progressives 4 Pennsylvania friends, a handful
of union leaders, and a few liberals I grew up with in my hometown.
The conference call itself was inspiring.
Michael Moore was asked about state sponsored versus federally
sponsored bills, and which did he support. For instance, John Conyers
and Dennis Kucinich have a National Single Payer Health Care Bill, H.R.676.
Moore said we need a National Single Payer bill, thus supported the
Conyers/Kucinich bill. John Conyers has said he supports the bill
here in Pennsylvania, HB 1660.
Having said that, and given the current stranglehold on anything good
coming out of Washington these days, I believe we have no choice but to develop
a model Single Payer Health Care Bill that other States and eventually the Country
are free to adopt.
Another point in the call was how the propaganda machines like to stop all
discourse on a real Universal Health Care Plan that covers all Americans
Minus Insurance Companies, by stating that such plans are Socialized Medicine.
Michael Moore said Single Payer is not Socialized Medicine, but rather is
Christianized, Krishna-ized, Mohammad-ized Medicine because of the impetus
for caring for every citizen in America in a true spirit of service.
The question arose about the supposed waits that people have in the Canadian
health care system, (although Canadians in the movie told us that they really
don't have the waits that the propaganda machines in this country want us to believe).
Moore said that when 50,000,000 people are taken out of the health care equation,
obviously our waiting times at the doctors, those of us with Health Insurance,
will obviously be shortened.
When we add the 50,000,000 people back into the system, yes, we will have
longer waiting times.
Isn't this preferable to making Health Care unavailable to so many millions of
citizens?
Governor Rendell of Pennsylvania has a Health Bill before the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives called Prescription for Pennsylvania.
This bill is losing support with only 8 sponsors as of this writing.
HB 1660 currently has 35 sponsors.
Why is HB 1660 superior to Prescription For Pennsylvania?
HB 1660 guarantees health care protection for all Pennsylvanians thus
delivering quality, comprehensive health care.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 takes Insurance Companies out of the equation.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 preserves the rights of patients to choose their own doctors with
out deductibles, co-pays or life-time caps.
Rendell's plan does not.
HB 1660 allows for prescription drug and behavioral health care coverage.
The Rendell plan does not.
Alternative Medical Modalities are allowed in the HB 1660 plan.
Not so with Rendell's plan.
A comprehensive comparison between the two plans can be accessed at:
http://www.progressives4pennsylvania.com
Progressives4Pennsylvania plans to create teaching workshops about HB 1660
and present these to Labor affiliated groups, retirement homes, small
businesses and other potential arenas.
Health Care For All Americans started with a vision that Pennsylvania
birthed and now shares with the nation.
John Edwards is the only candidate running for President who has a plan
to deliver health care to all Americans without the interference
of Insurance Companies.
He needs Health Care Reform Activists to work with him.
He cannot do it alone.
And neither can we.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Progressives For The New millenium
The latest Truthout article gives us a great historical
view of the Progressive Movement in America.
Please read more, here.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
view of the Progressive Movement in America.
Please read more, here.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Utah Phillips
In this 'postmodernist' era of All Irony All The Time, I find Utah's songs, well, if not 'refreshing,' then definitely eye-opening.
Utah's Intro:
To this song:
ALL USED UP
( U. Utah Phillips)
I spent my whole life making somebody rich
I busted my ass for that son of a bitch
And he left me to die like a dog in a ditch
And told me I'm all used up
He used up my labor, he used up my time
He plundered my body and squandered my mind
And gave me a pension of handouts and wine,
Told me I'm all used up
My kids are in hock to a god you call Work
Slaving their lives out for some other jerk
And my youngest in 'Frisco just made shipping-clerk
He don't know I'm all used up
The young people reaching for power and gold
And they don't have respect for anything old
For pennies they're bought, for promises sold
Someday they'll be used up
They use up the oil, they use up the trees
They use up the air and they use up the seas
Well how about you, friend, and how about me
What's left, when we're all used up
I'll finish my life in this crummy hotel
It's lousy with bugs and my God, what a smell!
But my plumbing still works and I'm clear as a bell
Don't tell me I'm all used up
Outside my window the world passes by
It gives me a handout, and spits in my eye
And no one can tell me, 'cause no one knows why
I'm living, but I'm all used up
Sometimes in my dreams I sit by a tree
My life is a book of how things used to be
The kids gather 'round and they listen to me
They don't think I'm all used up
And there's songs and there's laughter and things I can do
And all that I've learned I can give back to you
And I'd give my last breath just to make it come true
To know I'm not all used up
They use up the oil, they use up the trees
They use up the air and they use up the seas
Well how about you, friend, and how about me
What's left, when we're all used up
- - - - - - - - -
BONUS UTAH -- Singing maybe my favorite Joe Hill song. I seem to recall it's being prominent in the great Bo Widerberg film (sadly, unavailable on DVD), but my memory could be faulty on that score... :-)
Utah's Intro:
To this song:
ALL USED UP
( U. Utah Phillips)
I spent my whole life making somebody rich
I busted my ass for that son of a bitch
And he left me to die like a dog in a ditch
And told me I'm all used up
He used up my labor, he used up my time
He plundered my body and squandered my mind
And gave me a pension of handouts and wine,
Told me I'm all used up
My kids are in hock to a god you call Work
Slaving their lives out for some other jerk
And my youngest in 'Frisco just made shipping-clerk
He don't know I'm all used up
The young people reaching for power and gold
And they don't have respect for anything old
For pennies they're bought, for promises sold
Someday they'll be used up
They use up the oil, they use up the trees
They use up the air and they use up the seas
Well how about you, friend, and how about me
What's left, when we're all used up
I'll finish my life in this crummy hotel
It's lousy with bugs and my God, what a smell!
But my plumbing still works and I'm clear as a bell
Don't tell me I'm all used up
Outside my window the world passes by
It gives me a handout, and spits in my eye
And no one can tell me, 'cause no one knows why
I'm living, but I'm all used up
Sometimes in my dreams I sit by a tree
My life is a book of how things used to be
The kids gather 'round and they listen to me
They don't think I'm all used up
And there's songs and there's laughter and things I can do
And all that I've learned I can give back to you
And I'd give my last breath just to make it come true
To know I'm not all used up
They use up the oil, they use up the trees
They use up the air and they use up the seas
Well how about you, friend, and how about me
What's left, when we're all used up
- - - - - - - - -
BONUS UTAH -- Singing maybe my favorite Joe Hill song. I seem to recall it's being prominent in the great Bo Widerberg film (sadly, unavailable on DVD), but my memory could be faulty on that score... :-)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Al Frankin May Be The Next Paul Wellstone
No one can replace Paul Wellstone, the late great liberal Senator
from Minnosota.
And indeed, his seat has remained vacant since his unexpected death
in a plane crash several years ago.
But Al Frankin is running for Senator Wellstone's seat.
And he may win.
Read about this here.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
from Minnosota.
And indeed, his seat has remained vacant since his unexpected death
in a plane crash several years ago.
But Al Frankin is running for Senator Wellstone's seat.
And he may win.
Read about this here.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Run, Al, Run (For The Beleaguered Office Of President)
Please, Al Gore, run for the office of President Of The United States.
Just do it.
And have the time of your life--and everyone else's , too!!
Read more.......
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Just do it.
And have the time of your life--and everyone else's , too!!
Read more.......
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Friday, October 12, 2007
Draft Al Gore For President
Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding
work to save the environment.
Breaking News May Be Accessed Here:
Now, with the Health Care Agenda safely remaining in the back pocket of the
insurance companies, perhaps Al Gore can fearlessly side with
the people and not the Special Interests.
In which case, I would not only vote for him, but tirelessly work for him.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
work to save the environment.
Breaking News May Be Accessed Here:
Now, with the Health Care Agenda safely remaining in the back pocket of the
insurance companies, perhaps Al Gore can fearlessly side with
the people and not the Special Interests.
In which case, I would not only vote for him, but tirelessly work for him.
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Protest Insane War Policies
Here are the final details for the Protest of President Bush's visit to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster Coalition For Peace & Justice coordinating:
DATE: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
LOCATION: Bush will speak at the Jay Group Bldg., 700 Indian Springs Road (about six miles West of downtown Lancaster on Rt. 23).
We will meet at 10:55 a.m. in the South Parking Lot of Weis Market (corner of Indian Springs and Stony Battery Roads). From there, we'll march up Indian Springs Road to as close as we can get to the Jay Group Bldg.
Bush's speech is scheduled to begin at 11:35.
[Map removed 10/18/07 to speed page loading.]
DATE: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
LOCATION: Bush will speak at the Jay Group Bldg., 700 Indian Springs Road (about six miles West of downtown Lancaster on Rt. 23).
We will meet at 10:55 a.m. in the South Parking Lot of Weis Market (corner of Indian Springs and Stony Battery Roads). From there, we'll march up Indian Springs Road to as close as we can get to the Jay Group Bldg.
Bush's speech is scheduled to begin at 11:35.
[Map removed 10/18/07 to speed page loading.]
MoveOn.George
Our P4P group met last night and took a group photo to send to Move On,
to add to their other pictures protesting the obliteration of Free
Speech In America.
But Wait!! I'm writing this, aren't I?
And I am exercising my right to express, aren't I?
And "W" is coming to Lancaster County tomorrow--But don't let that
stop your Freedom Of Speech--
Join us at Penn Square in Lancaster 10/2/07 at 7 pm for a good old fashioned protest.
We've
been protesting there as long as I can remember--for Civil Rights, to
end the Vietnam and Iraqi War--and one time my brother and I shouted at
Dan Quail to go back where he came from--don't even want to think about
where that might be.
Yep, that was in Penn Square, Lancaster, as well.
Enjoy the festivities--and camaraderie--
See you this evening.
Kate Loving Shenk
to add to their other pictures protesting the obliteration of Free
Speech In America.
But Wait!! I'm writing this, aren't I?
And I am exercising my right to express, aren't I?
And "W" is coming to Lancaster County tomorrow--But don't let that
stop your Freedom Of Speech--
Join us at Penn Square in Lancaster 10/2/07 at 7 pm for a good old fashioned protest.
We've
been protesting there as long as I can remember--for Civil Rights, to
end the Vietnam and Iraqi War--and one time my brother and I shouted at
Dan Quail to go back where he came from--don't even want to think about
where that might be.
Yep, that was in Penn Square, Lancaster, as well.
Enjoy the festivities--and camaraderie--
See you this evening.
Kate Loving Shenk
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Protest Bush and War on Iran
According to Seymour Hersh's latest article, the Bush-Cheney Junta is pressing ahead with plans to invade (and possibly to nuke) another country.
Bush is planning a visit to Lancaster County on October 3, 2007, and we would like to greet him with a huge demonstration against his regime. Here is the latest info from the protest coordinators, Lancaster Coalition for Peace & Justice:
Demonstration Against Bush's Visit
This coming Tuesday, *October 2nd*, concerned citizens are asked to* meet at Penn Square at 7 pm* (corner of King & Queen) to demonstrate with the Lancaster Coalition for Peace and Justice (LCPJ) against President Bush's visit to Lancaster County. This event will mark a massive opposition to Bush's continued failed policies, both domestic and international. Bush is expected to arrive in the county Wednesday October 3rd in the morning or early afternoon. This demonstration will also be used to announce actions for the following day.
President Bush's record of illegal war, irrational foreign policy, detrimental environmental policy, as well as domestic incompetence, and human rights violations, will be the focus of this demonstration. Time and time again throughout his tenure, this President has ignored the will of Americans, both minority and majority opinions. Because this President oversteps checks and balances afforded in our constitution, we need to come together in mass to deliver a message that George W. Bush, his record, and his presence are not welcome in our town!
The demonstration will be hosted by the LCPJ, and will be a peaceful, community event. We encourage peace groups, religious organizations, student groups, our elders, children, and everyone who rejects this President's agenda to join us in this protest. Participants should bring their own signs, banners, and any other form of non-violent communication to make their voices heard.
Please forward this release to everyone you know.
CONTACT: Bill Adams
EMAIL: badams@riseup.net
Bush is planning a visit to Lancaster County on October 3, 2007, and we would like to greet him with a huge demonstration against his regime. Here is the latest info from the protest coordinators, Lancaster Coalition for Peace & Justice:
Demonstration Against Bush's Visit
This coming Tuesday, *October 2nd*, concerned citizens are asked to* meet at Penn Square at 7 pm* (corner of King & Queen) to demonstrate with the Lancaster Coalition for Peace and Justice (LCPJ) against President Bush's visit to Lancaster County. This event will mark a massive opposition to Bush's continued failed policies, both domestic and international. Bush is expected to arrive in the county Wednesday October 3rd in the morning or early afternoon. This demonstration will also be used to announce actions for the following day.
President Bush's record of illegal war, irrational foreign policy, detrimental environmental policy, as well as domestic incompetence, and human rights violations, will be the focus of this demonstration. Time and time again throughout his tenure, this President has ignored the will of Americans, both minority and majority opinions. Because this President oversteps checks and balances afforded in our constitution, we need to come together in mass to deliver a message that George W. Bush, his record, and his presence are not welcome in our town!
The demonstration will be hosted by the LCPJ, and will be a peaceful, community event. We encourage peace groups, religious organizations, student groups, our elders, children, and everyone who rejects this President's agenda to join us in this protest. Participants should bring their own signs, banners, and any other form of non-violent communication to make their voices heard.
Please forward this release to everyone you know.
CONTACT: Bill Adams
EMAIL: badams@riseup.net
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Video Sunday
In which:
Tony Orlando makes a comeback. (Um, no pun intended?)
In keeping with the political music videos, here's Pete Seeger again (in case anyone missed it on the listserv). Question: Did he just write this song? It's gotta be about Bush, no? Or does history just keep repeating itself?
Greed and the pointlessness of war: One of the best statements on it ever made: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, summed up in the graveyard scene. Brilliant film-making courtesy of Sergio Leone. Brilliant music courtesy Ennio Morricone. Was Eli Wallach ever better?
Finally, here's one just because: a) I liked Hoyt Axton (RIP) -- possessed of fine songwriting skills and one of the all-time great voices, and b) I especially like this duet with Linda because their voices work so well together. From 1975:
BONUS HOYT -- yeah, what the hey.
Tony Orlando makes a comeback. (Um, no pun intended?)
In keeping with the political music videos, here's Pete Seeger again (in case anyone missed it on the listserv). Question: Did he just write this song? It's gotta be about Bush, no? Or does history just keep repeating itself?
Greed and the pointlessness of war: One of the best statements on it ever made: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, summed up in the graveyard scene. Brilliant film-making courtesy of Sergio Leone. Brilliant music courtesy Ennio Morricone. Was Eli Wallach ever better?
Finally, here's one just because: a) I liked Hoyt Axton (RIP) -- possessed of fine songwriting skills and one of the all-time great voices, and b) I especially like this duet with Linda because their voices work so well together. From 1975:
BONUS HOYT -- yeah, what the hey.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Praying For Peace With Iran
Oh-oh--
The talk in the alternative news networks is about Bush's intention to go to
war with Iran.
If the Democrats let him do it, I will be leaving the Democratic Party for once and for all.
Here's the link to the article:
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
The talk in the alternative news networks is about Bush's intention to go to
war with Iran.
If the Democrats let him do it, I will be leaving the Democratic Party for once and for all.
Here's the link to the article:
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing Career Transformation
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Here's A Great Letter For Speaker Pelosi
Lucy Mannix wrote the following letter to Speaker
Pelosi.
Pass it on, please!!
Give it to every one you know!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you,
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing career Transformation
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Speaker Pelosi,
Each day that passes we hear of another shameless
act by this current administration. Obviously, the November
elections mean nothing to them. The only way to stop them --
to stop a war with Iran, to stop their holding and torturing
citizens without the accused knowing the charges, or to seize
a citizen’s entire assets -- is to start impeachment proceedings.
This is not a choice, it is mandated by the constitution that
congress impeach an executive that refuses to uphold the constitution.
The fact that you may not have enough votes to impeach does
not absolve you of your responsibility.
The fact that the democrats might suffer in the next election
does not absolve you of your responsibility.
The fact that it seems that you have too many other things
to worry about does not absolve you of your responsibility.
You have not been able to stop the surge. You have not
been able to stop the funding of the war in Iraq. You
have not been able to stand up to Bush’s
outrageous requests to suspend the constitution.
The only victory was the expansion of the health care program
for children and Bush is finagling his way out of that one,
even though you were supposed to have enough votes to override
a veto.
This is very worrisome that the people gave you the power
in November and you squander it. We know the Republicans don’t
care about the constitution (save the 2nd amendment), and now it
seems the Democrats don’t either. I have yet to contribute any
money to the DCCC or the DSCC, because I have not seen them
earn my contribution.
You have achieved the highest elected position
in the land of any woman. Will your legacy be that you condoned
criminal behavior in the White House? Please, do your job!
Impeach Cheney, now! Impeach Bush, now! Impeach Gonzalez, now!
Lucy Mannix
221 Holly Lane
Lancaster, PA 17602
Pelosi.
Pass it on, please!!
Give it to every one you know!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you,
Kate Loving Shenk
Nursing career Transformation
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Speaker Pelosi,
Each day that passes we hear of another shameless
act by this current administration. Obviously, the November
elections mean nothing to them. The only way to stop them --
to stop a war with Iran, to stop their holding and torturing
citizens without the accused knowing the charges, or to seize
a citizen’s entire assets -- is to start impeachment proceedings.
This is not a choice, it is mandated by the constitution that
congress impeach an executive that refuses to uphold the constitution.
The fact that you may not have enough votes to impeach does
not absolve you of your responsibility.
The fact that the democrats might suffer in the next election
does not absolve you of your responsibility.
The fact that it seems that you have too many other things
to worry about does not absolve you of your responsibility.
You have not been able to stop the surge. You have not
been able to stop the funding of the war in Iraq. You
have not been able to stand up to Bush’s
outrageous requests to suspend the constitution.
The only victory was the expansion of the health care program
for children and Bush is finagling his way out of that one,
even though you were supposed to have enough votes to override
a veto.
This is very worrisome that the people gave you the power
in November and you squander it. We know the Republicans don’t
care about the constitution (save the 2nd amendment), and now it
seems the Democrats don’t either. I have yet to contribute any
money to the DCCC or the DSCC, because I have not seen them
earn my contribution.
You have achieved the highest elected position
in the land of any woman. Will your legacy be that you condoned
criminal behavior in the White House? Please, do your job!
Impeach Cheney, now! Impeach Bush, now! Impeach Gonzalez, now!
Lucy Mannix
221 Holly Lane
Lancaster, PA 17602
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