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Really, Chuck? Bend Over, AGAIN?

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Let's get something straight. I'm a registered Democrat. Last night, I watched the Democrats in the senate, save for a small handful, totally screw the American public. Today, I get this mass email from Chuck Schumer:

We have an extraordinary opportunity in this election.  Not only can we take back the White House, we can also win a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

But to do so, we need more voters than ever to register and show up at the polls.

That's where you come in.

You probably know quite a few people who aren't registered -- and in many states, the registration deadline is just one week away.

Well, Chuck, last night you totally fucked me over. You helped out your Wall Street buddies, those rich constituents who sent you lots of money. And you screwed me and about 297 million other Americans. 

I just don't believe that you couldn't add to that 300+ page document a single paragraph that protected main street as well as it rescued Wall Street. Maybe I'm wrong. If I am, I'll publish a correction. I hope, if one of your staffers sees this in a google alert, that they'll take me seriously. As it is, I'll be voting democratic, mostly holding my nose, but I'll also be planning ahead to 2010 and 2012 when incumbents start coming up for re-election, including you. And I'll do my damnedest to get rid of legislators who have sold out the people for the lobbyists and the wealthiest. 

I really want to see that filibuster-proof senate. The idea is pleasing. But this morning, after getting royally screwed and not having any pleasure in  it, I'm not even sure that a filibuster-proof senate would do ME and my kind of people-- the othe 99% of Americans-- any good. 

If there's any integrity left in the House, they'll add what the senate left out. If they do, and you pass it, I'll take a second look at contributing to the DSCC. 

We really are watching you. Your votes DO have consequences. There's a reason congress has under 10% approval ratings. You deserve them. 

As a Democrat, I WANT to approve of you and the senate Dems. But so far, you don't deserve it. 

 

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Zionism is the first loyalty for Zionists, and Nazis know. by John Hanks on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 9:45:45 AM
Rob, They don't know what to do by Steve Consilvio on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:12:58 AM
The bourgeoisie by Michael Lubin on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:11:55 AM
Re: "The bourgeoisie" by Steve Consilvio on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:18:31 PM
"They don't know what else to do". by Samuel Bryan on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:11:36 PM
Re: ""They don't know what else to do"." by Steve Consilvio on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:24:09 PM
Seconding that Correction by reasonableperson on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 5:43:11 PM
The middle class are part of the problem. by Steve Consilvio on Friday, Oct 3, 2008 at 10:24:29 AM
Saying everyone is part of the problem isn't saying much by reasonableperson on Friday, Oct 3, 2008 at 7:27:53 PM
We Need to Stop "Enabling" Dems by R. Queisser on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:39:24 AM
And without a kiss... by Cadyhart on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:48:34 AM
Kudos to Sen. Russ Feingold for His Vote Against the Bailout by David Benton on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:22:42 AM
Too Bad He Doesn't Understand the Real Problem by reasonableperson on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 6:08:20 PM
Stop! by Jay Timmins on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:31:00 AM
Bore, bore, bore! by Caronome on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:58:43 AM
Chatted about this with an Irish friend today by Tony Forest on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:59:30 AM
I believe the Irish did pull off a successful boycott. by Mark E. Smith on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 3:33:22 PM
Does your Irish Friend Have Room for a House Guest? by annavanz on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 3:51:19 PM
Rob, Attend your local Democratic Central Committee Meeting by Samuel Bryan on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:15:02 PM
The bailout-- by Jack Harrington on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:19:15 PM
CALL THE DSCC... by C.Bid on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:21:15 PM
C. Bid by mikel paul on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 2:06:06 PM
Thanks Mikel... by C.Bid on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 9:22:38 PM
A view from the back of the room by Mad Jayhawk on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:31:31 PM
74 Senators said, "Let them eat cake!" by Mark Adams on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:49:35 PM
An extraordinary opportunity missed. by Robert Knowles on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 1:19:48 PM
When you hold your nose and vote.... by Mark E. Smith on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 3:43:06 PM
I guess I am the only one non-plussed by this. That isnt to by Steven Leser on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 5:26:29 PM
Bailout Is Relevant by reasonableperson on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 6:55:05 PM
I'm Glad I'm Not the Only One... by reasonableperson on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 6:59:14 PM
We DO NOT Want a Filibuster Proof Senate, Congress, Presiden by Anti Vigilante on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 7:07:47 PM
What you wrote doesnt make sense by Steven Leser on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 7:46:01 PM
I'm inclined to agree... by Jill Herendeen on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 8:07:03 PM
They know exactly what to do! by weslen1 on Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 at 11:12:27 PM
Weslen, they won't let you. by Mark E. Smith on Friday, Oct 3, 2008 at 6:52:50 AM
Sorry, Weslen, my apologies. by Mark E. Smith on Friday, Oct 3, 2008 at 7:06:32 AM
In case you hadn't noticed by fou on Friday, Oct 3, 2008 at 12:39:27 PM