miami-dec-chairman-attacks-everyone

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Nov 9, 2009 12:35 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida, Florida DFA, Hispanic Democracy, Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), Veterans for Democracy

If you ever wondered why the Miami-Dade DEC can't get anything done effectively, click the link and read this letter from the local chair.  No other commentary from me is necessary.

http://blueinmiami.blogspot.com/2009/11/miami-dec-chairman-attacks-everyone-in.html

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Jesus was a community organizer. Pontius Pilate was a Governor.

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Sep 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Hispanic Democracy, Coral Park Young Democrats, 2006 Training Academy Hosts, Florida DFA, DFA-Link Organizers

Jody Finver has written the great piece below in response to Sarah Palin's attack on community organizers.  Also, check out the latest video post.  Do you like the title of this post?  Purchase gear at the DFAM Store!

I refused to tune in last night (in part because I was working) but I read Palin's speech and all I can think is just when you think the Republicans can't sink any lower, they prove me wrong.

In her snarky attempts to rile up her crowd, Governor Palin showed us who she really was. An ignorant water carrier with no comprehension of subtext and no concept of life in the lower 48 otherwise known as the Continental United States.

The media, from what I have read, have not caught on to two things:

the first - that Palin attacked a candidate that she never met and doesn't know.

and the second - she insulted every community organizer in the world and said we have no actual responsibilities.

Now the thing about attacking Obama I think is a bit ironic. Since last night was Rudy's wrap yourself in the memory of the twin towers, a noun, a  verb and 911 stampede -- for Palin to come out and attack someone based on hearsay, without any first-hand knowledge, comes off sounding like a radical, fundamentalist extremist.

Wait, aren't they the enemy? The very evil John McCain will stare down with steely eyes and defeat just by exhaling? Has history not taught the Republican party anything? I know science hasn't but is history too now subject for questioning?

Do they not realize that when they speak, people outside their inner fear mongering circle hear them?
I don't think so. Because if they considered for a moment that people outside of their ego-maniacal world are watching, they never would have allowed a former PTA, city councilwoman to insult community activists the way she did.

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HYPOCRISY

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Aug 8, 2008 2:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: West Miami Dade Democrats for Change, DFA-Link Organizers, FIU Campus Corps, Florida DFA, Progressive Businesses and Professionals for America

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Last Wednesday night I went to listen to Nancy “Impeachment is off the table” Pelosi at Temple Judea.  She was promoting her book “Know Your Power: A message to America’s Daughters.”  So, what overarching message did I take away from this event?  She’s a hypocrite.

During the introduction, it was made clear that Madam Speaker would have no real interaction with the audience. There would be no live questions from anyone, including the media.  It was made clear that anyone who spoke out of turn would be escorted out.  A small group of us (proudly wearing our Impeach Bush & Cheney t-shirts) was approached by one of the several police officers present that not only were signs prohibited but that any interruption of the event would result in being tossed out.  That being said, we decided that our action would be to stand quietly in the back of the hall after everyone was seated so that Ms. Pelosi would at least be able to see that some of us think impeachment should be placed back on the table.

The ground rules laid out to us would not ordinarily have upset me, except that Speaker Pelosi’s first talking point was the importance of everyone, especially women, recognizing not only their power to speak out but actually using it.  I stood there shocked, thinking that she’s saying how important it is for women to speak out, and here this woman had just been told that I had to shut-up in order to stay in the room.  I can’t voice my fears, dreams, nada.  What is wrong with this picture?

She went on to speak of her awakening to the power that she held as Speaker of the House and to speak of some of the legislation that the House passed in the past two years (equal pay, SCHIP, etc., none of which got past the Senate or a Presidential veto threat).  She also spoke about finally having a seat at the table and discovering what that meant.  She also spoke of the strength it took to raise five children and realizing that women could lead the way on what’s good for the country.  Two questions ran through my mind as she said those words:  Is the rule of law not good for the country?  If she had the courage to raise five kids, why doesn’t she have the courage to lead the House in standing up to George Bush and the Republicans?

Speaker Pelosi’s mantra was “Know Thy Power” as a woman, a mother, a citizen.  I couldn’t help but wonder, what about the power of the Constitution?  Having power is one thing.  It takes courage to use it.  My final question to Madam Speaker is, do you dare?

DFA Miami has been called out!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Jul 24, 2008 10:23 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Hispanic Democracy, Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), Florida Trained Activists, West Miami Dade Democrats for Change, Coral Park Young Democrats

The Taddeo for Congress campaign has issued a challenge: Can DFAM come on out one day and help us change Washington? We're up for the challenge, and we need you. They are being asked by the

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to come out and phonebank for them. If DFAM and Taddeo campaign volunteers contact more voters than the other campaigns, they will give the Taddeo campaign access to an email list of over 3 MILLION Democrats across the country!

To make sure that volunteers are up for the challenge, food and drinks will be given to them. The time for action has come, so we hope to see you on Saturday!

WHERE:   Taddeo for Congress Headquarters, 11509 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156                                                   

Suniland Plaza behind Starbuck's Coffee (on US1 & Killian)

WHEN: Saturday, July 26th - 12:00PM – 5:00PM

SEE YA THERE!

Hurricanes aren’t the only things active in September! Attend a DFAM event this month!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Sep 10, 2007 3:19 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM)

DFAM Event Calendar for September 2007 

Ask Ros-Lehtinen to Stand Up In September - Join us at Rep. Ros-Lehtinen’s District Office, 8660 West Flagler Street at 87th Avenue (Galloway Road), Miami, FL Congress will decide whether we bring our troops home or spend another year fighting an unwinnable religious civil war.

Date:  Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Time:  4:00 PM – 7:00 pm

Location:  Office of Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, 8660 West Flagler Street, Miami, 33139

RSVP: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=23635 

 A "Gone-zales" Going Away Party - We are all so sorry to see US Attorney General Alberto ("Freddo") Gonzales going, going . . . . . .

Come to Tobacco Rd. and lift a glass to say "So Long", "Buh-Bye", "Arrivederci", and "Adios" to our beloved departing Attorney General who helped bring non-partisan justice to the Justice Department and kept us all honest Americans in line by making sure our phone conversations were appropriate. And, let's not forget his upholding of the time-honored American tradition of torturing folks without benefit of attorney.  Music, food, drinks, and lots and lots of fun! 

BYOWE - Bring your own wiretapping equipment

 Date:  Friday, September 14, 2007

Time:  6:00 PM Eastern

Location:  Tobacco Road, 625 S. Miami Ave, Miami, 33130

RSVP: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=23566

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There's still time to buy admission to see Dennis Kucinich!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Sep 6, 2007 7:25 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM)

Join Democracy for America Miami-Dade as it welcomes

Rep. Dennis Kucinich

Saturday, September 8th – 6:30 pm

Howard Johnson Plaza Miami Airport

7707 NW 103 Street, Hialeah Gardens

Tickets:  General Admission - $30 pp

Special "VIP seating" - $50 pp (limited availability)

Students - $15 pp

100% of the money raised stays in Miami-Dade for Field Operations

ADMISSION MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!

Buy Tickets Now!  or go to www.dfamiami.com

Your receipt is your ticket.  Print it out & bring it with you to the event

Be on the Host Committee$200 gets you 5 Gen. Admission tickets&

1 ticket for a private reception with Rep. Kucinich  

Contact Barbara Walters at:

Phone:  786-287-7027

Email:  bwalters1701@yahoo.com

This does not constitute an endorsement by DFAM.

DFAM brings Rep. Dennis Kucinich to Miami!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Aug 26, 2007 10:34 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007

Join Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM) as it welcomes 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich 

Saturday, September 8th – 6:30 pm 

Location to be announced 

Tickets:  General Admission - $30 pp 

Special "VIP seating" - $50 pp (limited availability) 

Buy Tickets Now! 

Host Committee, and volunteer opportunities are available

Contact Barbara Walters at:

Phone:  786-287-7027

Email:  bwalters1701@yahoo.com

For more details & updates click here.

This does not constitute an endorsement by Democracy for America Miami-Dade.

DFAM brings Rep. Dennis Kucinich to Miami!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Aug 26, 2007 10:32 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Veterans for Democracy

Join Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM) as it welcomes 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich 

Saturday, September 8th – 6:30 pm 

Location to be announced 

Tickets:  General Admission - $30 pp 

Special "VIP seating" - $50 pp (limited availability) 

Buy Tickets Now! 

Host Committee, and volunteer opportunities are available

Contact Barbara Walters at:

Phone:  786-287-7027

Email:  bwalters1701@yahoo.com

For more details & updates click here.

This does not constitute an endorsement by Democracy for America Miami-Dade.

DFAM brings Rep. Dennis Kucinich to Miami!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Aug 26, 2007 10:29 AM EDT

Linked to groups: The Original Broward County DFA- DFAB

Join Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM) as it welcomes 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich 

Saturday, September 8th – 6:30 pm 

Location to be announced 

Tickets:  General Admission - $30 pp 

Special "VIP seating" - $50 pp (limited availability) 

Buy Tickets Now! 

Host Committee, and volunteer opportunities are available

Contact Barbara Walters at:

Phone:  786-287-7027

Email:  bwalters1701@yahoo.com

For more details & updates click here.

This does not constitute an endorsement by Democracy for America Miami-Dade.

DFAM brings Rep. Dennis Kucinich to Miami!

Written by: Wendy Sejour on Aug 26, 2007 10:26 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Netroots Activism!

Join Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM) as it welcomes 

Rep. Dennis Kucinich S

aturday, September 8th – 6:30 pm 

Location to be announced 

Tickets:  General Admission - $30 pp 

Special "VIP seating" - $50 pp (limited availability) 

Buy Tickets Now! 

Host Committee, and volunteer opportunities are available

Contact Barbara Walters at:

Phone:  786-287-7027

Email:  bwalters1701@yahoo.com

For more details & updates click here.

This does not constitute an endorsement by Democracy for America Miami-Dade.