YES!!!!they printed my letter responding to Joe Barton!!

[w8liftinglady]

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2007/02/20/dailylight/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter4.txt

To the Editor,

I am writing regarding the recent column by U.S. Rep. Joe Barton.There are several factual mistakes that Mr. Barton made that need to be corrected.

1. Discussion of non-binding resolutions is not what demoralizes our troops. When these brave soldiers and Marines are sent with inadequate equipment, no body armor, lack of up-armored vehicles because this is the way. You wanted to fight this war-on the cheap, with their sacrifice meaning nothing — that is demoralizing. You, Mr. Barton, and your Republican cronies have underfunded this war for four years. Your military record stands behind your troop support. You have none, just like the other Republican hawks who want to play soldier with our boys. You want to play soldier, then kick them to the curb, with grossly underfunded veteran’s benefits, extended and multiple deployments, and little or no help for their families back home.

2. Murtha’s resolution does not embolden our enemy. Record profits for Exxon, Halliburton and Lockheed-Martin do. They now know that those in the highest levels of government have sold their souls to the almighty dollar, and don’t mind dragging this war on to make a few million more. You should know this, Mr. Barton — the boards of these companies read like a Republican who’s-who.

3. You recommend we not abandon this fledgling democracy. Would that be the Sunni or the Shiite faction of it? What side are we on, Mr. Barton? While you think about it, seven more soldiers were killed.

4. You HAD to bring up 9/11. Why didn’t we invade Saudi Arabia, Mr. Barton? Fourteen hijackers were from there. Oh, that’s right-your party profits too much from their money. Iraq’s intelligence was flawed, and your party LIED to the American people.


How can your party ever be trusted again? You sent my son to Iraq THREE TIMES for a lie. You have profited off the blood of his brothers-in-arms. Shame on you for trying to deflect your complicity in all this. You, sir, have not supported our troops

[w8liftinglady]

1. in reference to this thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=246015&mesg_id=246015

[liberaldemocrat7]

65. Fine letter w8liftinglady

Here's how you can end this war now!

THE MILLION PHONE MARCH.


No Free speech Zones. NO arrests. No marginalization by the press.

You call Republican contributor and war contractor General Electric Corporation at 203-373-2211 and ask for the public relations department and give them an ultimatum.

GET THE GOP to END THE WAR or WE DON'T BUY YOUR PRODUCTS ANYMORE.

NO CEO WANTS THEIR TELEPHONE LINES TIED UP AND TO GET CALLS FROM THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
EVERY DAY WHILE THEY LOSE MONEY. NO CEO. NOT ONE.

"The Republican party appears weak and vulnerable at the cash registers of those companies that donate money to them."

Send me email after you give them a call. You can reach me at [e-mail]

[Nickster]

2. A-Friggin-Men. Good job! Congrats.n/t

[w8liftinglady]

25. thank you....

[antigop]

3. Woohoo! You rock, lady! Keep those letters coming! n/t

[w8liftinglady]

6. I have vowed to write a letter a week until this insanity ends

[antigop]

15. Have you sent a copy to Barton's office? n/t

[w8liftinglady]

17. lol..no-I called them this morning

I have a feeling they'll read it-this area is at least 60 percent republican

[Eurobabe]

4. Great job W8liftinglady, kicked and rec'd!!

Powerful words. There were so many CONS lying, misquoting, misleading during those 3 days I had a hard time keeping track of them!

[AndyA]

5. Awesome smack down! The truth hurts, and the GOP must be in some serious pain right now.

Your points are all right on, all the GOP has is spin.

And I believe (at least I hope very strongly!) that the American people are beginning to smell the foul stench of their lies.

Great job, pat yourself on the back - you deserve it! :thumbsup:

[w8liftinglady]

7. Thank you-I am committed to revealing their hypocrisy

[jgraz]

8. Excellent letter. Good job at staying cool enough to write it

My letter would have been more like this:

Fuck Joe Barton.

[w8liftinglady]

12. lol..that's what I said when I read his editorial

[SpiralHawk]

9. ZAP ! - Take that you republicon chickenhawk War Profiteers

Brilliant powerful letter.

k and r, fer sure.

Your letter rates the Coveted Spiral Hawk Wing Wig Wag

[sharp_stick]

10. Well done

we need to write letters like this everytime a thick skulled repuke, like Barton, posts an idiotic opinion.

[asjr]

11. Wonderful! When I hear and see truth spoken

it uplifts me to the point that I can't give up.

[w8liftinglady]

24. speak your own truth...there are so many people out there...unaware

[myrna minx]

13. Your letters are always just amazing.

:applause: K&R.

[w8liftinglady]

16. Thank you-you have to understand-this is one of the REDDIST districts in Texas

[myrna minx]

31. That makes your letters all the more poignant.

I really appreciate all that you do. :hi:

[Richard Steele]

14. Nicely done! "Why didn't we invade Saudi Arabia" indeed!

Recommended.

[w8liftinglady]

19. I love your sig picture

[Richard Steele]

21. That's not a sig; it just seemed appropriate to the subject at hand.

I've made a few of them with the "money trumps peace" theme:

[yellerpup]

18. I marvel at your strength, lady.

You crammed the true facts right down Joe Barton's throat! K&R :kick: :kick: :kick:

[w8liftinglady]

20. thank you-it feels good.

[w8liftinglady]

22. This is one of the few Republican-driven papers that doesn't censor

I will give their editor credit for being a true conservative who believes in freedom of the press

[w8liftinglady]

23. Please write to your own local papers.They can't ignore us forever

[Bleacher Creature]

26. PROUDLY kicked and recommended! nt

[w8liftinglady]

27. allow me a shameless self-kick

[SpiralHawk]

28. Allow me a Proud Hawk-kick

Because you have spoken the truth, and done it with enormous force and dignity.

As an American citizen, I thank you.

[lebkuchen]

29. outstanding letter

Kudos!!

[w8liftinglady]

32. thank you :)

[MasonJar]

30. I am so glad that your son made it back safe 3 times. If he has to

go again, we must all march on the WH.

[w8liftinglady]

40. hey-I'm with you...march!

[Redbear]

33. That's an awesome letter

The truth shines through.

[w8liftinglady]

34. I had serious doubts as to whether they would publish it.

the editor will catch hell.He is a very conservative repub.

[Redbear]

55. Well, Waxahachie is pretty conservative isn't it?

[w8liftinglady]

58. well...let's put it this way

Bush/Cheney and Jesus stickers outnumber Kerry/Edwards stickers 10:1

[Horse with no Name]

35. You all have NO idea about this gr8 ladies efforts

She works at the VA, has a son who served in the quagmire, she is active in her local Dem clubs AND she voices coherent opinions regularly in the venue of LTTE's . She has more credibility than most when it comes to these opinions. She lives in a Republican stronghold...not an easy task.
My dear...you simply rock!:hug:
K&R

[w8liftinglady]

36. you are such a sweet person...thank you..and right back atcha

[Arugula Latte]

37. Fuck yeah!

:toast:

[derby378]

38. WONDERFUL!

:applause:

[Jokinomx]

39. Great Work.... K&R .... n/t

[angstlessk]

41. Your letter was succinct and to the POINT...good for you..and

I am so glad you got to talk to your community about YOUR sacrifice. So many there have not. I bet you get GREAT responses, if the paper publishes them!

[SpiralHawk]

42. k and r for the evening crowd

This letter is too powerful and true to let it slip until every patriotic American has had a chance to read it,
and to understand what phonies the republicons are, and how our sons and daughters in uniform are suffering because of their posturing and lying and profiteering.

[w8liftinglady]

56. wow-I'm flattered.Thank you.

[spanone]

43. K&R Go!!!!

[11 Bravo]

44. I think I love you.

How very well said. You have the talent to imbue letters with all of your eloquence and passion, yet still in words that can actually be printed in a family newspaper. Beautiful LTTE!

:toast:

[w8liftinglady]

50. I love you,too...thanks!

[MissWaverly]

45. Fabulous letter, I hope this goes all over the blogosphere

I hope every DU'er here crossposts to one other site.

:-)

[w8liftinglady]

51. wow...what a nice thing to say-I hope it inspires DUers to write their own

[MissWaverly]

52. no, you nailed it, being a soldier's mother and all

I hope it flies all over the internet tonite,

:-)

[Miss Chybil]

46. Good job.! & R. nt

[walldude]

47. Great letter!

We need to keep pressure on them and their hypocrisy, it's time everyone understands who really supports the troops.. K&R!

[w8liftinglady]

54. thanks!Maybe yours will print tomorrow

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

48. Game, set, and match to you. Nice job.

[Not Sure]

49. K&R from Tarrant County...

...where I live in another ridiculously red district in Texas. Any crotch kick delivered to Joe Barton is worth celebrating, but this was particularly enjoyable to read. And printed in Waxahachie no less. Wow!

[w8liftinglady]

53. thanks,neighbor!I will give this editor credit for being fair

he has never edited any of my letters(65 of them)..you can bet Joe will read this one.

[Straight Shooter]

57. Killer sound bite, w8liftinglady.

"the boards of these companies read like a Republican who’s-who."

That needs to be repeated loudly and often.

Hugs to your son, home where he belongs. :hug:

[w8liftinglady]

59. Thanks!

[calimary]

60. Superb! Absolutely SUPERB!

A) that you wrote, to begin with.

B) that you made so many good points so concisely AND so well.

C) that you got published!

EXCELLENT!!! GREAT JOB! YES, I'm SHOUTING!!!


:yourock:

[w8liftinglady]

61. yes,and thanks to your lead,I called his office today,too

[calimary]

64. Excellent yet again! Rub his nose in it. Make him wear it around his

neck like a millstone.

Is that your son in the photo, with the cat?

It's a sweet picture, and so poignantly tender.

[w8liftinglady]

66. no-I was telling someone-it reminded me of my son before the war stole his soul..

[roody]

62. Wow!! Get down!

[SusanaMontana41]

63. Fantastic letter

I get so angry about this war that sometimes words escape me. They didn't escape you, though. You go!

[bonito]

67. Slap slap slap slap, great!

[cmd]

68. Well done, my friend

Another recommend for this thread.

[w8liftinglady]

69. thank you all for your kindness.This has been a rough few months,and it helps so much

:grouphug:

[Old Smokey]

70. Fantastic Letter

That is by far the best letter to the editor i have ever read. Great job.

[yardwork]

71. Is your son back at home now? I hope he is safe.

That is a great letter. I appreciate your son's service, and I hope that he stays safe.

[ptvet]

72. Thank You!

Very well done... :applause:

[w8liftinglady]

73. Please GO to THIS thread,folks...my project today

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x258591