Harry Reid

[madokie]

Dear David,

Even after our bloodiest summer in Iraq, George Bush still refuses to reevaluate his flawed strategy that led to one of the worst foreign policy blunders in our nation's history. A change of course in Iraq is long overdue, and I will fight for that change in the coming weeks.

In July, several Republicans began to speak out against the President's failed strategy. But when it came time to vote, they continued to back George Bush.

I promise you, I will not let these Republicans hide. When the Senate returns to Washington, I will force them to take vote, after vote, after vote on bringing an end to the war in Iraq. Talk is cheap -- their votes are what really count. Republicans will have to decide, do they stand with the President or with the American people?

This summer, Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, a coalition of organizations working to end the war, put pressure on these Republicans utilizing hundreds of organizers and thousands of volunteers. Their efforts will culminate with town hall meetings and Stand Up Vigils across the country on August 28th.

Take A Stand Town Halls and Stand Up Vigils are part of a nation-wide organizing drive to demand that members of Congress stand with the vast majority of Americans who want a safe and responsible redeployment of American Forces from Iraq.

Sign up to attend a Take A Stand Town Hall or Stand Up Vigil in your community by visiting:

http://giveemhellharry.com/takeastand

In September the White House will issue its report on the surge. They will try to use this moment to convince the American people that the escalation worked.

That's why if you want to end the war, it is vital you participate in this event. We need to put as much pressure as possible on Republicans in Congress.

Find an event in your area by visiting:

http://giveemhellharry.com/takeastand

Thank you,

Harry Reid

[cui bono]

1. Yes, Harry, talk IS cheap. How about some action? You're not fooling me.

Sheesh. I heard the tail end of an interview with him last night and I heard him say regarding the FISA bill that they made them get a temporary bill, not a permanent one. Justifying the passing of the bill somehow. Please. Harry. Really. You GAVE them MORE than they asked for. You ALLOWED it to go to vote when you could have KEPT IT OFF THE FLOOR COMPLETELY.

I didn't get this email because I unsubscribed to this list a few days ago. The reason I gave was "because Harry's not giving them hell".

Thanks for posting this. It reminded me to write Harry about that stupid bs I heard him spew last night.

[az chela]

2. Harry and Hillary are liars and power hungry criminals

The yhave lied over and over to us,the cowards

[tom_paine]

3. Well Harry, if you had shown that you would stand up for me, I would do the same

However, go fuck yourself.

"Put pressure on Republicans?"

Fuck you, sir, and why should I think pressure on Bushies' is going to work any more than my pointless phone calls and letters to your and your colleagues?

"I will not let these Republicans hide."

No, Harry, you won't BUT ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT TRYING TO HIDE, they are stealing our country and your balls right in plain sight.

And laughing.

[cui bono]

4. And another thing Harry, have you seen this?:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1657357

[Nite Owl]

5. Anyone hear his interview on

Air America yesterday? I think it was on Ed Shultz' show but Ed was on vacation. Reid went on about how they really don't have a majority because of his good friend Joe Leiberman. And yes, he said Joe was indeed his good friend who votes with the dems on all issues except the war where he disagrees. It was disgusting. We didn't elect these guys to be friends, to be part of some elite club. They have totally relinquished their duty to us.

[VP505]

6. I am not defending

Reid but they use the term "MY Friend" as common courtesy, I don't think its meant literally. They have some rules on that and they are not allowed to bad mouth each other the way most ordinary folk would.

[Nite Owl]

7. He didn't say it like that,

like they do when addressing each other on the Senate floor. He made it a point that 'he truly was his friend'. He's entitled to have whatever friends he wants but he was elected to do the people's business.