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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...

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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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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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Which Aldermen voted 100% with Mayor Daley?

Written by: Sandra Verthein on Jun 2, 2008 8:52 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Northside DFA, Chicago-Goose Island, Loop DFA, Greater Lincoln Park DFA

UIC Political Science Professor Dick Simpson just came out with a new report on Aldermanic voting scores since the 2007 election. Here's how some of our north side Aldermen scored in a recently released report (percentage reflects agreement on the 13 divided roll call votes in the past year):

- Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) - 85% agreement with Daley
- Margaret Laurino (39th Ward) - 85% agreement with Daley
- Patrick O'Connor (40th Ward) - 92% agreement with Daley
- Vi Daley (43rd Ward) - 92% agreement with Daley
- Tom Tunney (44th Ward) - 100% agreement with Daley
- Helen Schiller (46th Ward) - 100% agreement with Daley
- Eugene Schulter (47th Ward) - 85% agreement with Daley
- Mary Ann Smith (48th Ward) - 100% agreement with Daley
- Joe Moore (49th Ward) - 38% agreement with Daley
- Bernard Stone (50th Ward) - 67% agreement with Daley

One of those aldermen, political new-comer Scott Waguespack, will be one of our guest speakers at our NDFA meeting this Thursday. In 2007 Scott defeated 32nd Ward Alderman Ted Matlak, who for years had also voted 100% with Mayor Daley. Also in 2007 NDFA candidate Michele Smith narrowly lost to 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley, but Michele then went on just a few months later to win as 43rd Ward Democratic Committeman.

How did they do it? What was the key to their success? Find out at our next
meeting where Scott and Michele will be our guest speakers:

Northside DFA June Meeting: "How I Beat The Machine"
- Thursday, June 5th
- 6 pm dinner (optional) and socializing, 7 pm meeting
- Furama Chinese Restaurant, upstairs, 4936 N. Broadway
- sign up at our website: http://democracyforamerica.com/groups/247-northside-dfa

Loop DFA meeting THIS WED.!

Written by: Gregg Hodgson on May 2, 2008 10:55 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA, Democracy for Lake County, Democracy for Indiana, Greater Lincoln Park DFA, Northside DFA

Date: Wed., May 7

Time: 7 - 9 PM

Place: Exchequer Restaurant, 226 S. Wabash

Cost: FREE (We hope you'll consider buying SOMETHING to support this fine restaurant that has supported us for so long)

There's plenty of variety on our agenda this month! Since the schedule will be tight, I've (wistfully) appended some time-limits for each item.

Wedge Politics and How Republicans Work

Written by: snow bored on Jun 2, 2007 8:20 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA

first in a series

crossposted here

i am a voracious consumer of data. it's partly because i am a scientist, partly because i am innately curious, and partly because i am driven to understand the things in which i am interested. i wish i was interested in simple, or simplistic, things.

so when i saw this report that argues that republicans are happier than democrats, i had to take note. i'm interested in the differences between republicans and democrats, for a lot of reasons. i live in a mixed household (liberal democrat and a democrat turned republican turned independent), but also because i was utterly dismayed that the anti-war forces in this country were so disorganized that they didn't even factor in to bush's decision to invade iraq. this has been a constant theme over the last four years.

one of the things effected by this conclusion is wedge politics. if i don't make this abundantly clear, then let me know.

Wednesday Oct 25th! DFA call with Durbin, Schakowsky & Duckworth

Written by: Charles Chamberlain on Oct 23, 2006 1:43 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA

We are just days away from an historic election. And what happens in Illinois could make all the difference. I want to bring you the latest on the races -- and we've lined up three of the best to share the news: Senator Richard Durbin, Representative Jan Schakowsky and Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District Tammy Duckworth.

Join us all on a special Democracy for America conference call on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. Central:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=148...

In the next two weeks the Republicans are going to throw everything -- including the kitchen sink -- at our candidates. But we've never been more prepared for their negative campaigning. And we've never been more ready to lead America in a new, more hopeful direction.

That we're in a position to recapture the United States House of Representatives and Senate is in no small part because of Illinois activists like you. Your passion, your time, your money have put Democrats in a position to win. But the last two weeks are absolutely critical. Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Schakowsky will tell us how to be strategic and effective in the final days. Join the call and find out how:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=148...

Thanks for everything you do,

Jim Dean
Chair

P.S. One of the most exciting opportunities we have in Illinois is the opportunity to claim Republican Henry Hyde's seat for Democrat Tammy Duckworth. She's cut a new on-line announcement with Senator Barack Obama. We'll be talking about this ad and more on Wednesday. Check it out the new ad here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHwa0o7...

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Loop Supporters DFA Linkup Summary - OCTOBER

Written by: William Maggos on Oct 10, 2006 1:20 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA

Hello and thanks for being a member of Loop DFA!

-> Here is a summary of Wednesday's Loop DFA linkup:

* 20 people attended.

* Meeting began just after 7 PM at Exchequer with introductions.

* Our guest speaker was Greg Brewer, who is running for alderman in the 50th ward. Greg told us about his campaign and answered many questions. He didnt ask us to volunteer but instead hoped to secure our support in DFA's endorsement process. We will keep everyone up-to-date on that. His campaign website is: www.citizensforbrewer.org...

* The focus of our meeting was discussion with our longtime member David Askew about his ongoing campaign for 2nd ward Alderman. David spoke eloquently about his campaign and his stand on the issues, and others told about their experience gathering signatures to get him on the ballot. Please try to make time to volunteer for David soon, as we plan to gather signatures every weekend thru December. His campaign website is: http://askewfor2.com/

* Then we talked about a number of upcoming events and activities:

- Tomorrow, October 10th is a Free Book Discussion w/ Andy Stern, head of SEIU. He will be talking about his new book, A Country That Works, in Downtown Chicago. It should be a great event. Here's a link: www.soapblox.net/chicago/event.d...

- This Wednesday evening, October 11th, is the monthly Democracy for Illinois conference call. This is intended for all members of DFA groups in Illinois. Everyone is invited to be on the call, and offer up advice and opinions. Info is available by RSVPing at:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=135...

- Two events this Thursday...
Protest Bush at the Chicago Hilton at 5PM
www.soapblox.net/chicago/event.d...
AND/OR
Attend Election Day Countdown Rally! from 6-8PM
dfalink.com/event.php?id=14329...

- Movie Screening: Iraq for Sale. It is next Tuesday, October 17th at 7PM at In These Times at 2030 N Milwaukee Ave. Here's the link: dfalink.com/event.php?id=14101...

- November Elections at the State and Federal levels
Our group will not be directly working with any campaigns for these elections, but there is a DFA group in Chicago that will be. So if you are interested in doing the work, please see their website for many opportunities to get involved with other DFAers. Here is the link:
dfalink.com/group.php?id=247...

- Trip to New Orleans - in the works November 8-18

- Torture & Detainee Bill Protesting
Some kind of civil disobedience, perhaps beginning with teach-ins, is being considered around the specific bill that was just recently passed.

*We ended the meeting with open discussion.

Our next meeting is at Exchequer on November 8th at 7pm.
dfalink.com/event.php?id=14009...

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Attend DFA Linkup - Chicago Loop on October 4!

Written by: Michael Blossom on Oct 3, 2006 5:13 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA

Dear Member,

Please attend DFA Linkup - Chicago Loop on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM.

This month, we'll have as a guest speaker an aldermanic candidate from the 50th ward, Greg Brewer. In addition, we may have another guest speaker, and have plenty of other things to talk about, including an update on the Askew campaign, and what to do on election day in November to help Democrats get elected. Hope to see you!

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=125...

What: DFA Linkup - Chicago Loop
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
226 South Wabash
Chicago IL 60604

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Attend Petitioning for David Askew for Alderman! This Saturday and Sunday!

Written by: William Maggos on Sep 29, 2006 1:21 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Loop DFA

Dear Member,

Please attend Petitioning for David Askew for Alderman on either Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 10:00 AM or Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 10:00 AM.

Two days - this Saturday and Sunday!

DFA is all about building the 'farm team' all over the nation, and our guy is running for alderman. Please do what you can to help us secure a real victory!

David decided to take the plunge, and this is our opportunity to be there for him. We will spread out in the South Loop area with our clipboards and gather signatures. It is very easy to do, but we need people to do it. The other candidates are willing to take campaign contributions from contractors, so they have the cash to pay people to do this. David is our kind of candidate, so he needs people who believe in a different kind of politics to do the groundwork.

So please come out for as long as you can. Any bit of time you can spare is appreciated. Either day or both would be great! Thank you!

Remember Cegelis - we know it doesnt have to be all about the money. Volunteer politics is how it is supposed to be, but the change is only gonna come if we are willing to do the work!

Schedule:
10:00 - Meet downtown at Starbucks, Jackson & Wabash
11:00 - Spread out throughout the South Loop area and collect more signatures that any other aldermanic candidate to get a member of our group on the ballot

You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=136... OR
dfalink.com/event.php?id=13643...

What: Petitioning for David Askew for Alderman
When: Saturday, September 30, 2006, 10:00 AM OR
Sunday, October 1, 2006, 10:00 AM
Where: Starbucks
55 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago IL 60604

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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

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

Which Aldermen voted 100% with Mayor Daley?

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Loop DFA meeting THIS WED.!

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Wedge Politics and How Republicans Work

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Wednesday Oct 25th! DFA call with Durbin, Schakowsky & Duckworth

Loop Supporters DFA Linkup Summary - OCTOBER

Attend DFA Linkup - Chicago Loop on October 4!

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