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recount, hosted by 5th Legislative District Democrats. Cancelled so people can watch presidential
debate.
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Commentaries From Our Members
Susan Harmon On Jason Osgood Smear
Are You
planning to write anything on the horrendous smear of Jason Osgood by
Republicans and Democrats are doing nothing about King County Elections
director violating election laws by helping in this outrage?
I think
what concerns me the most is the lack of outrage from the powers that be in the
DEMOCRATIC party. Why isn't anyone calling for the resignation of the director
of elections? She has broken the law and violated the conditions of her
employment. I'm amazed at the roar of
silence. It's as though the very idea of standing for justice is abhorrent to
those who can actually do something. Susan Harmon
The
following appeared in our August 22 newsletter:
Smear Campaign Conducted against Jason Osgood
Jeff Upthegrove alerted me that: A smear campaign has been conducted against Jason Osgood, Democratic candidate for our Washington State Secretary of State. Originating with a staff member of his Republican opponent Sam Reed, a false rumor has been passed on by Director of King County Elections Sherril Huff and King County Council Member Dow Constantine to negatively influence Democrats who should be supporting Jason Osgood. Read Jeff Upthegrove’s blog for more details about this sordid story.
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LD PCO and Sergeant at Arms and Washington State Progressive Caucus Treasurer Barbara Whitt also emailed me as
follows: “Have you heard
about what the King County Director of Elections did to Jason Osgood. I want to do all I
can to raise hell on this issue and could use some good suggestions or help.”
I want to remind everyone that electing all of our
Democratic candidates for state offices is important to demolish the Republican
farm team. Jason Osgood’s election to become our Secretary of State is especially
important since our Secretary of State is also our states chief elections
officer. Dave Thomas
Ray McBain Recommends New Naomi Wolf Book
Naomi
Wolf's 2007 book The End of America:
Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot has an excellent summary of the danger
we now face in
If Obama
gets elected, I expect the 800 or so signing statements signed by Bush (the
puppet who now holds the office of President) will be rescinded. If not, then
we will have something more to worry about.
Cheney (puppet master) is the leading advocate of abrogation of
constitutional protections by the president. Others include Karl Rove. We must
be wary and realize not only the opportunities but also the dangers of our
actions. Better forewarned than surprised.
Ray McBain
Dick Burkhart: No Bailouts without Reform
Want to
send a message to Congress and the White House about all these taxpayer
bailouts of rich speculators? Here's a constructive suggestion:
No Bailouts
without Financial Reform
1.
Tax unearned income (capital gains) more than earned
income
2.
Tax wealth (e.g., 2.5% annual tax on wealth over $5
million)
3.
Prohibit speculative practices such as selling short or
long
4.
Ban unregulated financial institutions such as hedge
funds and private equity firms
5.
Work with other nations to develop a new global financial
order, based on a currency and on lending backed by environmentally and
socially responsible productive assets and practices
Dick
Burkhart
Jack Smith on a John McCain Solution to Our
Housing Crisis
The problem
with the economy started with the housing/mortgage market. John McCain has so
many houses he doesn't even have an official count. To solve the economy/housing issues, why not
have McCain start buying more houses. Our
economy will be solvent within the week.
But, say what you will, the rich people will be the beneficiaries. Some things never change, no matter how you
try. Have a nice day. Jack
Smith Vote for Obama!
Penny Miller on Helping the Obama Campaign
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