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Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

Written by: Richard Renner on Nov 26, 2008 7:30 PM EST

To all my friends at Democracy for America,

May your Thanksgiving be filled with Love, Faith and Laughter.

Best wishes,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

Membership Chair, Missaukee County Democratic Party

“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.”

- Albert Einstein

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"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices..." - Democrats.com

Written by: Richard Renner on Nov 17, 2008 9:41 PM EST

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices...Local and state offices have an enormous impact on our lives, and also produce our future national leaders..." - Democrats.com

CHALLENGE: ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to raise $380! Help the only Democratic County Commissioner in Missaukee County (Michigan).

On Tuesday, November 4th, history was made in Missaukee County. I was fortunate enough to defeat a Republican incumbent for County Commissioner in the second most Republican county in the state of Michigan. However, as with many campaigns, I have debt to pay off, and several final expenses to pay. I need to raise $380 in 3 days. Can I count on you? Making a contribution is easier than ever. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=rrenner%40core%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Richard%20Renner&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MID-MICHIGAN DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA (MMDfA)!
“Richard REALLY knows his stuff and has specific plans for improving his county.”

As I was quoted in our local daily, the Cadillac News, following my victory...

"The voters...have made a determination that the status quo is no longer acceptable, that we expect more accountability, greater openness, and transparency in county government."

Please, help me pay off my debt by raising $380 in 3 days. Just click on the link below, and make a secure, online contribution using PayPal...

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=rrenner%40core%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Richard%20Renner&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

Victory '10,

Richard Renner

Missaukee County Commissioner-elect

"...public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people...with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration."

- Margaret Chase Smith, U.S. Senator from Maine, 1949-1973

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Senator Barack Obama coming to Columbia this Thursday!

Written by: William Monroe on Oct 27, 2008 11:23 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Missouri DFA, DFA Columbia, Change for Missouri, Democracy For the Heart of America

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

DFA Missouri!
Senator Barack Obama is coming to Columbia!!
He will be speaking at Carnahan Quad on the MU campus (off Conley just South of Jesse Hall) on Thursday the 30th at 9:30 PM. Doors open at 7:30. No tickets required. Best to arrive early. For details and to RSVP see:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/columbiaBO
The campaign is gearing up for Get Out the Vote weekend and will need a lot of help at this event recruiting volunteers and otherwise helping out. The HQ is at 22 S 9th next to Lakota...a good place to check in and sign up to canvass and help the campaign.
Can't wait...see you all there!
Yes We Can take back Missouri!
Bill Monroe, Obama volunteer and 9th CD Obama Delegate

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/columbiaBO

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All politics is local...and not so glamorous.

Written by: Heather Getz on Aug 15, 2008 5:53 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America, Democracy For the Heart of America

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Please watch this smart and funny video from candidate for Kansas State Representive and field organizer for the Obama campaign in Kansas, Kristi Boone.

If you enjoy it, please send it to everyone you know who is a "kindred spirit" in our fight against the GOP, both nationally and locally. If you can, please help us in this fight and donate just a small amount toward our shared cause. Thank you!!!

http://www.kristiforkansas.com/custom?key=697

"In the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it." -- Barack Obama

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Oil Crisis: Oil Industry's method of raising prices and cutting their own taxes

Written by: James Dunn on Jul 8, 2008 11:15 AM EDT

Regarding opening environmentally protected areas for mining and pumping oil:

There is over 200 years of oil in the 48 contiguous States that are capped up by oil companies to monopolize world energy. There is no need to violate our environmentally protected areas, just to allow oil companies to further monopolize their strangle hold over our lives.

They are creating a media frenzy just to increase the price of oil; very successfully I might add. However, there is no immediate threat for an oil shortage !!! The oil companies have ONLY created the perception that there is a shortage !!!!

I personally believe that ALL mineral rights belong to the American People, NOT souless corporations!!!

I applaud Venezuela for nationalizing the oil assets in their country!!!!

We should be doing the same thing here in the United States !!!!

Ethically Eliminate ALL Political Corruption

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/jamesbdunn?p=57

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Obama retains Gov Dean as Party Chair and the DNC renounces PAC money.

Written by: William Monroe on Jun 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Missouri DFA, DFA Columbia, Democracy For the Heart of America

Bringing the change he has promised, Barack Obama has supported Gov Dean and the 50 State Strategy by asking him to stay on as head of the DNC. In keeping with Obama's stand on reducing lobbyist influence in Washington, the DNC will now no longer be accepting lobbyist and PAC money. This has some in the DLC wing of the Party wondering how the DNC will function. Lets show them!

As individuals lets all go to the DNC website and show some donation love for Gov Dean, the 50 State strategy and for real change in Washington DC:

http://www.democrats.org/

A huge influx of online donations will help elect Democrats up and down the ticket!

And remember ...there is still time to sign up for the DFA Training Academy in Kansas City June 14th and 15th:

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/27009-dfa-training-academy-in-kansas-city

As always...here is DfMO President Wayne Brekhus' ActBlue page for making Donations to DfMO and local Candidates:

http://www.actblue.com/page/waynemo

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"Paper" for President: The Time is NOW

Written by: Pamela Smith on Nov 23, 2006 11:45 AM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy For the Heart of America

"PAPER" for President: The Time is NOW
By Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, DC
The United States just endured another election that inspired more suspicion than confidence. Two years after the fiasco of Election 2004 in Ohio and elsewhere, four year years after the never investigated mystery of Georgia 2002, and six years after the disgrace of Florida which saw the loser of the popular vote (s)elected President by the Supreme Court; major problems pervade the US election system. The new problems created by computerized voting and tabulation merge with traditional race and class based election fraud in an assault on free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections.
The Democratic controlled House of Representatives may be 10 to 12 members shy on the left side of the aisle due to election irregularities. Jonathan Simon of the Election Defense Alliance just published a major paper demonstrating that as many as three million votes may be missing from the 2006 election. Problems of this sort were anticipated by internet poster TruthIsAll and this author in a three part series in “Scoop” which developed a vote fraud model that identified likely races for those photo finishes that always seem to put a Republican in office.
VotersUnite.Org produced a database of election irregularities from around the country. Ironically, the creator of the database was John Gideon who predicted many of the problems that he logged in the database. A short list of problems with voting machines in2006 includes: vote switching from one candidate to another; candidate names simply disappearing from the touch screens; full or partial deletion of candidate names; and a simple failure of voting machines to operate.
The master foul-up occurred in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. More than 17,000 votes were simply lost. Ironically, this seat was just vacated by Katherine Harris, chief election official and Bush campaign chair during Florida’s 2000presidential election. That race and at least three others remain without a conclusive vote count. A further irony is that the election to replace Harris resulted in a very slim advantage for the Republican candidate with the 17,000 ballots removed from the equation. Paper for President: House Resolution 6200 Representative Dennis Kucinich, D, Ohio introduced HR 6200 on September 27, 2006. His bill will “ amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct Presidential elections using paper ballots and to count those ballots by hand, and for other purposes.”
The main features of the bill include special rules for Presidential elections.

*Presidential elections will be conducted entirely with paper ballots;

*Each precinct will include no more than 500 paper ballots per ballot box;

*Paper ballots will be counted by hand in the precincts where voting
takes place and vote counting will be witnessed by a representative of
each political party withal candidate on the ballot "as well as any
interested member of the public."

HR 6200 takes the logical step of moving Washington's Birthday
celebration to election day during presidential election years
making it easier for working people to vote.

If passed, the bill takes effect in time for the November 2008
Presidential election.

More.....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2780334#2780397

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Two Great Events: Sunday and Monday!

Written by: Pamela Smith on Nov 18, 2006 10:01 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy For the Heart of America

You are invited to help start a new tradition!
The Annual John and Robert Kennedy Memorial Dinner, will take place THIS, Sunday, November 19 from 7 to 9 pm at Jalisco's, 5000 State Avenue, KCK. There will be a buffet available for $7.95 or you can also order off the menu. You are not required to purchase a dinner to attend.
This event is to be an informal celebration of the tragically shortened lives of these two who offered so much promise for America. Bobby would have been 81 on November 20.
For a Google map or more info go to http://dfha.org/2006KennedyMemorialDinner

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3rd Monday Movie "Why We Fight"
THIS Monday, November 20, 2006
6:00-8:00pm
Waldo Branch of KC Public Library
201 E 75th St
KCMO
FREE!
This movie is historical and chilling, but vital to know. It is useful information that will aid us in tracking legislation and advising our elected leaders. It is what we must know to change the course of our country! Popcorn and bottled water will be provided!
For a trailer of the movie go to http://www.sonyclassics.com/whywefight/
For a Google map to the movie location go tohttp://dfha.org/event/ThirdMondayMovie/WhyWeFight/112006

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Hope to see everyone!

Pamela Smith
Democracy For the Heart of America
Leadership Team http://www.dfalink.com/group.php?id=1661Â
www.DFHA.org

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Attend Special Movie Event! Stealing America: Vote by Vote AND No Umbrella: Election Day in the City on October 30!

Written by: Pamela Smith on Oct 23, 2006 11:28 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy For the Heart of America

Dear Member,

You're invited to attend A Special Movie Event!
Stealing America: Vote by Vote AND
No Umbrella: Election Day in the City
on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 6:00 PM.
You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=149...

What: Special Movie Event!
Stealing America: Vote by Vote AND
No Umbrella: Election Day in the City

When: Monday, October 30, 2006, 6:00 PM
Where: Waldo Branch of K.C. Public Library
201 E. 75th Street
Kansas City MO 64114

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[DFHA] Progressive Events!

Written by: Pamela Smith on Oct 16, 2006 5:49 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy For the Heart of America

This following is a synopsis of events in the area of particular interest to progressives. They are in chronological order, but we want to draw particular interest to two film events sponsored by Democracy For the Heart of America; one is "Iraq for Sale" and the second is two voting integrity movies- "No Umbrella" and "Stealing America: Vote by Vote". Look forward to seeing everyone out in the progressive community!
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Our 2nd showing of "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers"!
The 63rd Street Patriots meet every Tuesday from 5-6PM in the median at 63rd and Ward Parkway for a Peace Demonstration. This Tuesday, following the demonstration, just down the road at the Waldo branch of the KC Library, DFHA will do another free screening of Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers from 6:00-8:00pm followed by discussion time. So make your voice heard with the 63rd Street Patiriots, then carpool on down the road and watch this important documentary. We hope to see you there!
Map and info
dfha.org/event/IraqForSale101706...
[Starting in November DFHA will plan an ongoing Monday Night at the Movies series, same place and time on the 3rd Monday of each month. Watch for new postings.]
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Code Pink KC will be making an appearance at the senate Debate between McCaskill and Talent. Attendees can cast their votes for peace out front of the event and learn more about candidates for Peace in their districts, too. Wear your pink and bring your signs!
Wednesday Oct. 18th @ 6:30pm
6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO
For more information email info@codepinkkc.com

Next Code Pink meeting:
Thursday Nov. 2nd @ 6 p.m. at 207 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO

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IN ADDITION to the Code Pink KC action at the McCaskill v Talent Debate, The Kansas City Iraq Task Force is sponsoring:

A Vigil and Exhibit of the Missouri & Kansas EYES WIDE OPEN

THE HUMAN COST OF WAR IS THE ELECTION ISSUE!

The vigil and exhibit will take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm before the Talent / McCaskill debate this Wednesday, October 18th at 69th and Holmes, KCMO in Holmes Park, adjoining the University Academy where the debate will take place.

The event is intended to raise the issue of war in the MO Senate election. This is a non-partisan event intended to educate the public about the need to bring our troops home and end the Iraq war. Signs will be available. We ask participants who bring signs to brings ones which are not for or against candidates or parties but rather call for an end to policies of war, torture, government spying, and support non-military tools of diplomacy and peace.

We will also be distributing "Questions to ask the Candidates" brochures to debate attendees.

Please join us and speak out. We expect the debate will have good media coverage (perhaps national as the MO race has been in the national media spotlight).

Call or email us at 816 931-5256 iharritt@afsc.org to volunteer to help set up the exhibit or for more information.

We invite you to vigil with us to remind the candidates and debate attendees that 654,000 Iraqis and over 2,770 U.S. service persons have been killed in the failed Iraq war and that it is time to begin the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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Pete Best: A Musical Fundraiser for Andy Sander
Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles,and his band, headline a musical fundraiser for 24th District legislative candidate Andy Sandler at the Granada Theatre on Thursday, October 19th. The Von Hodads, a local surf guitar band will also perform. Tickets are $35. Sponsorships are available. General admission seating. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are available now at
www.screenland.com/theatre/grana...

To contact Andy Sandler 913-432-8827
or andyforkansas@yahoo.com

For Google map
dfha.org/event/AndySandlerFundra...
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Chris Moreno event featuring Jay Nixon, Rep. Cleaver, & Mike Sanders! Come meet Missouri's Next 48th District State Representative Chris Moreno.
Thursday, October 19th, 5:30 to 7:30PM
Chapel Ridge Banquet Hall
3750 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
$325 - Host $100 - Sponsor $50 - Friend $25 - Guest
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KCPT Channel 19 will broadcast the McCaskill v Talent Debate (from the 18th) at 7:00pm, so if you 're going to the Pete Best Concert or the Moreno Fundraiser, make sure you set up your VCR to record this 'sure to be exciting' debate to showcase Claire, the next U.S. Senator from Missouri!!
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Want Peace? VOTE!
Iraq War/Occupation Peace Vigil and Rally
Sunday, October 22nd
4:00 to 5:30PM Vigil and Rally
Open Microphone: Come Listen --Come Speak Out
The event is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the KC Iraq Task Force. For more information call 816 931-5256 or go to www.kciraqtaskforce.org...
For Google map
dfha.org/oct22peacerally...

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SPECIAL EVENT!!
"No Umbrella" and
"Stealing America: Vote by Vote"
Join us at the screening of these two important documentary films about election integrity on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00pm. Total viewing time for both films will be just under 2 hours, so there will be time for discussion of the very real problems surrounding our elections. Free popcorn and bottled water. For more information about these films check out
www.noumbrella.org...
www.stealingamerica.org...

SEATING LIMIT of 60 people, so please reserve your seat(s) if possible, by emailing Pamela at kiteinthewind59@gmail.com

dfha.org/event/NoUmbrella-Steali...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Missaukee County (Michigan) :)

"...let's not forget all the hard-working, progressive Democrats who are running for local offices..." - Democrats.com

Senator Barack Obama coming to Columbia this Thursday!

All politics is local...and not so glamorous.

Oil Crisis: Oil Industry's method of raising prices and cutting their own taxes

Obama retains Gov Dean as Party Chair and the DNC renounces PAC money.

"Paper" for President: The Time is NOW

Two Great Events: Sunday and Monday!

Attend Special Movie Event! Stealing America: Vote by Vote AND No Umbrella: Election Day in the City on October 30!

[DFHA] Progressive Events!

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