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Can you spare 30 seconds of your time to help save abandoned pets?

Written by: Richard Renner on Jan 4, 2009 10:30 PM EST

As our economic crisis continues to worsen, some of the most vulnerable among us can not speak for themselves - Unwanted and abandoned pets. Missaukee Humane Society (MHS) is a small shelter in rural Northern Michigan, dependent on contributions to continue their mission of mercy. MHS is one of the only no-kill animal shelters left in Michigan. They are currently running on a deficit, and at full capacity. Many mornings, the staff arrives to find abandoned pets, left overnight by owners who can no longer afford to feed or care for them.

Right now, MHS is attempting to win a $10,000 prize from Adopt-a-Pet.com. Please, can you spare 30 seconds of your time to vote for MHS, by clicking on...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

$10,000 could save literally hundreds of abandoned pets - Pets that give us nothing but unconditional love in exchange for an occasional pat on the head, game of fetch, and a couple of bowls filled with food and fresh water.

Because MHS is in a rural, sparsely populated area, they need as many votes as possible from all across the state, and all across the country. Please vote now at...

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/70962/?refer=26290.12.1229816824.4762

The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world—the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous—is his dog…a man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his master’s side. He will kiss the hand that had no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace, and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death.

- George Graham Vest, American lawyer and politician, 1830-1904

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Obama's Team says it's our turn to lead

Written by: Susan Rowe on Dec 16, 2008 3:35 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA-CFD of Fresno & Madera Counties, Democratic Club of Coarsegold, DFA-Link Organizers, DFA Blog Network, California for Democracy, Take Back Red California, DFA of Chowchilla, DFA-CFD of Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties , Blog For America, Sacramento For Democracy, DFA of Stanislaus County, Health Care for America Organizers, blog for America Test and Poll Group, Capitol Area Progressives (CAP) , Southern California for Democracy, San Diego for Democracy, Silicon Valley DFA, brought to you by Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, Sierra Foothills Democratic Club, Redlands DFA, Plumas County Democratic Club, Netroots Activism!

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Obama's Team wants to hear our ideas about healthcare!

Health Care -- Of the People, By the People

Tell us your story, why health care is important to you, or what you'd like to see an Obama-Biden administration do and where you'd like the country to go. http://change.gov/page/s/healthcare

Let's Win National, Single-Payer Healthcare in 2009!

Tell Obama's team you want HR 676 (Conyers) Read more about HR 676 HERE.

Please sign up to host a Health Care Community Discussion in your neighborhood today.

----- Original Message -----
From: John D. Podesta, Obama-Biden Transition Project
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:10 PM
Subject: Your turn to lead

Over the coming weeks, thousands of Americans will be leading Health Care Community Discussions -- small local gatherings in which Americans are sharing thoughts and ideas about reforming health care. President-elect Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Tom Daschle are counting on Americans from every walk of life to help identify what's broken and provide ideas for how to fix it.

You can help shape that reform by leading your own Health Care Community Discussion anytime between now and December 31st.

Secretary-designate Daschle recorded a short message about these important discussions.

Watch the video and sign up today to lead a discussion in your community: http://change.gov/page/s/hcdiscussion

Secretary-designate Daschle is committed to reforming health care from the ground up, which is why he won't just be reading the results of these discussions -- he'll be attending a few himself.

When you sign up to lead a discussion, we'll provide everything you need to make your conversation as productive as possible, including a Moderator's Guide with helpful tips. All you have to do is reach out to friends, family, and members of your community and ask them to attend -- and, when it's over, tell us how it went. The Transition's Health Policy Team will gather the results of these discussions to guide its recommendations for the Obama-Biden administration.

No transition has tried something like this before, and your participation is essential to our success.

Thank you,

John

John D. Podesta
Co-Chair
The Obama-Biden Transition Project

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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...

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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DemocracyFest 2009 will be held in...

Written by: Jessica Falker on Nov 14, 2008 3:59 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy For Vermont, Blog For America, DFA Blog Network, California for Democracy, Latinos for America, DC for Democracy, San Diego for Democracy, Blog For America, Democracy for Virginia, Netroots Activism!, Blogs United, Indiana Progressives

DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features trainings, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! Prior DemocracyFests have been held in Massachusetts, Texas, California, New Hampshire and Virginia. Over 4,000 activists have been trained to help on campaigns and make a difference in their communities.

The 6th Annual DemocracyFest will be held this summer in Burlington, VT !

Democracy For Vermont will be this year's Host, and we are beginning to partner with other organizations who will offer education and entertainment at DemocracyFest 2009. If you would like to recommend a particular organization for us to work with, or have other input for this summer's DemocracyFest, please contact us at info@democracyfest.net

We are also currently accepting sponsorships for the 6th Annual DemocracyFest and cordially invite liberal/progressive organizations and businesses to become sponsors of this year's event at one of the sponsorship levels which can be found on our website at http://www.DemocracyFest.net

We look forward to seeing you in Vermont this summer!

The DemocracyFest Team
David, Ellen, Jessica, Laurie and Quintus
www.DemocracyFest.net

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California Statewide Rally for Change!

Written by: Susan Rowe on Nov 2, 2008 8:26 AM EST

Linked to groups: DFA-CFD of Fresno & Madera Counties, Democratic Club of Coarsegold, California for Democracy, Courage Campaign, Take Back Red California, Northern California Trained Activists, San Diego for Democracy, DFA of Chowchilla, DFA-CFD of Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties , Sacramento For Democracy, DFA of Stanislaus County, Capitol Area Progressives (CAP)

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Vote the Ticket! Yes on 1A, 2, 3, 5 and 12!
No on 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11!
http://www.cadem.org/votetheticket

Join Obama for America and the California Democratic Party
in a Rally for Change!

Monday, Nov. 3, 12 noon - 1pm

California State University, Fresno
5421 N. Maple Avenue
Free Speech Area at the heart of Campus
Fresno, CA 93740
For more information, http://ca.barackobama.com/gotvFresno

Los Angeles City Hall
200 N. Spring Street
Temple Street Steps Between Spring and Main
Los Angeles, CA 90012
For more information, http://ca.barackobama.com/gotvLA

Sacramento Office
1420 65th Street, Suite 102
Sacramento, CA 95819
For more information, http://ca.barackobama.com/gotvSacto

San Diego City Hall ‐ Concourse Plaza
3rd Avenue & B Street
San Diego, CA 92154
For more information, http://ca.barackobama.com/gotvSanDiego

UA Local 38
1621 Market Street (x Franklin)
2nd Floor of Main Hall
San Francisco, CA 94103
For more information, http://ca.barackobama.com/gotvSF

Help is still needed in your area to get out the vote on Election Day for Barack Obama and the Democratic Ticket!

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Paid for by the California Democratic Party
1401 21st Street, Suite 200, Sacramento CA 95811
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

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"Worst Presnadent Ever" -- The Video

Written by: Pam Hoye on Sep 30, 2008 4:08 AM EDT

Linked to groups: San Diego for Democracy, San Diego DFA, California for Democracy, DFA Trust

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Need a laughter break? Having trouble convincing friends to vote for Obama?

Here is a hilarious reminder to Americans why we must vote ... responsibly!

Many San Diegp DFAers appear in this clever music video version of "Worst Presnadent Ever", released on the On An Island album by Charlie Imes earlier this year. Like the CD version, it features James Adomian as GW. For lyrics and cool links visit http://worstprez.com

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Notice of upcoming California Democratic Party Rules Committee and Subcommittee Meetings

Written by: Susan Rowe on Aug 7, 2008 12:16 PM EDT

Linked to groups: California for Democracy, Democratic Club of Coarsegold, DFA-CFD of Fresno & Madera Counties, DFA of Chowchilla, DFA-CFD of Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties , DFA of Stanislaus County, San Diego for Democracy, Silicon Valley DFA, brought to you by Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley, Sierra Foothills Democratic Club, Sacramento For Democracy, DFA @ the CDP Convention

written in a message from Garry S. Shay received on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:04 PM:

The CDP Rules Committee's subcommittee on Endorsements (Garry Shay, Donna Patterson, Judy Hotchkiss, Charlie Imes, and Charu Khopkar and with Coby King acting as a special advisor and Michael Wagaman of Credentials) had a conference call to work with staff and in planning the timetable and method of handling the various items referred to the subcommittee. During the discussion, we also kept an eye on the Rules Committee's Calendar (and even considered another special meeting of the full Rules Committee - but at this point, that looks unnecessary).

The Subcommittee will physically meet in Sacramento on Sunday, August 17 starting at 11:30 AM. The exact location is to be determined but likely to be at the CDP offices at 1401 21st St, Suite 200. ***

Additionally, the subcommittee is sending a letter out to the recent nominees of the Party to seek their input on a number of Endorsement questions, such as the Platform proposal that was referred to the subcommittee. This letter should go out early next week, with the nominees/elected officials requested to return the questionaire by Sept 15 if possible, with a deadline of Sept 30.

This input will be reviewed by the subcommittee, which will additionally meet at noon on Friday of the next Executive Board meeting - Friday, November 14, 2008. The full Rules Committee meeting should be that next day, as well as the General Sessions of the Executive Board. This two day Executive Board meeting will be at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort.

To summarize:
Aug 17 @ 11:30 AM - meeting of the Endorsement Subcommittee in Sacramento - other Rules members may attend as observers but attendance is not necessary
Sept 15 - suggested return date of endorsement questionaire sent to nominees
Sept 30 - published due date for endorsement questionaire sent to nominees
Nov 14 @ noon - meeting of the Endorsement Subcommittee at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
Nov 15 - Meetings of the full Rules Committee as well as the CDP Executive Board General Sessions

A reminder that the items referred to the subcommittee include the proposals from Howard Wayne, Mal Burnstein/Christine Pelosi, Dante Atkins, Riverside DCC, as well as other endorsement issues such as club issues that occurred this past endorsement cycle.

*** IF YOU intend to attend this meeting of the subcommittee on Endorsements, please RSVP with Robert Jordan (robert[at]cadem[dot]org) by Thurs, Aug 14. Include a method of contacting you should the meeting need to be moved from 1401 21st Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA www.cadem.org/rules

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Please Support Our State Workers, STOP ARNOLD NOW!

Written by: Susan Rowe on Jul 28, 2008 3:31 AM EDT

Linked to groups: California for Democracy, Sacramento For Democracy, DFA-CFD of Fresno & Madera Counties, San Diego for Democracy, Democratic Club of Coarsegold, DFA of Chowchilla, DFA-CFD of Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties , Silicon Valley DFA, brought to you by Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley

Dear California For Democracy Members,

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to use 20,000 state employees as economic hostages to force Democrats to make draconian cuts in basic state services. Republicans, on the other hand, face no such pressure to increase revenues by taxing yachts and private planes and other ideas.

Schwarzenegger proposes cutting pay below the state minimum wage. With some of the most expensive gas in the nation, rapidly rising food costs, and urban rents near $1,800 for a two-bedroom apartment, these 20,000 hard-working employees would not be able to pay for basic necessities under the governors proposal.

If you feel, as we do, using blackmail should not be a part of the state budget process, two different organizations are collecting petition signatures in protest.

The Courage Campaign will deliver signatures on Monday (July 28th), so please sign theirs right away at: http://www.couragecampaign.org/StopArnold

The California Democratic Party also has a petition. You can sign it any time at: http://www.cadem.org/supportcaliforniaworkers

Chris Finnie
Writing for state leaders of California for Democracy

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NOTE: This message was sent and posted at the bfa by Susan Rowe on behalf of the state leaders of California for Democracy

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"Worst Prez?" Indeed....

Written by: Pam Hoye on May 6, 2008 5:17 AM EDT

Linked to groups: San Diego for Democracy, San Diego DFA

If you attended the Saturday Night Beach Party Blowout during DemocracyFest 2006, you may or may not have known that the guy behind the scenes who put that show together was long-time DFA'er and San Diego for Democracy's own, Charlie Imes. What many people in his political/activist circles didn't know was that Charlie has also been a singer/songwriter himself for the past 20+ years.

Last summer, Charlie wrote a song called Worst Presnaent Ever (yes, the misspelling is on purpose) and he is releasing it on his new CD, On An Island. Charlie called on world class impressionist James Adomian to play the part of Bush on the song, just as you may have seen him do many times in sketches on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on CBS. The result is a song that delivers its message with some humor and a strong, catchy melody. It's been gaining a very positive response and some great pre-release buzz.

Worst Prez Logo If I may ask a favor, I'd like you to do two things.

First, check out the song. Go to http://www.myspace.com/crimesofmusic and listen to Worst Presnadent Ever. It's the second song on the site. Then, if you do like it and feel the song speaks to your heart and mind...

... then please tell friends. Request it on your favorite progressive talk radio shows, or anywhere else you think might play it. In the next week, A.L.E. Productions will be sending out CD singles of Worst Presnaent Ever to every progressive talk show host and radio station it can find. They can use your help identifying them too. Not people like Mike Malloy, Thom Hartman, Randi Rhodes, Rachel Maddow, Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz and the usual syndicated big names because these are already on the list.

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