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Nation Wide 'Can't Afford To Wait' Health Care Reform Vigils Wednesday, September 2nd: A Joint Effort of DFA and Moveon.org
DFA and Moveon.org are teaming up to organize health care reform vigils all across the country on Sept. 2nd. Check the message and links below to find one near you. If you don't see one close enough to your area please consider organizing one. And please contact the organizer of your chosen vigil to see how you can contribute.
Let's put the nutjobs & teabaggers to shame!
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Synchronicity -
It's
amazing that Republicans in Washington think they can get away with
blocking any healthcare reform regardless of what ends up in the final
bill, while still crying to the media that Democrats might choose to
pass a bill without them. But then, that's politics for you.
What Republicans in Washington don't seem to understand is that healthcare reform isn't about politics -- it's about people. It's about the America we want to live in. It's about you.
With Congress about to return to work just after Labor Day, it's time to remind them what's at stake. So, together with our friends at MoveOn, next Wednesday, September 2, we'll hold nationwide vigils highlighting the real people with real stories who need real reform with the choice of a public health insurance option.
FIND A VIGIL IN YOUR AREA AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND NOW
What: "Can't Afford to Wait" Vigil
When: Wednesday, September 2
Where: Your Town
RSVP NOW
Americans are struggling because of the high cost of coverage or denial of care. Every day, 14,000 people lose healthcare coverage, and thousands face bankruptcy each month because of medical bills.
At the vigils, from coast to coast, we'll read the names and hear stories of real Americans who are suffering under our broken system and can't afford to wait for real reform. It'll be a powerful reminder to Congress and the media why every American needs reform that includes the choice of a public option.
And with the tragic passing of Senator Kennedy just days ago, for many, these vigils will take on new meaning. Senator Kennedy was a true leader for healthcare reform and we can honor his legacy by sending Congress back to work with a message to deliver on the cause of his life.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND A VIGIL NEAR YOU
Thank you for everything you do,
-Charles
Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America
Let's put the nutjobs & teabaggers to shame!
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Synchronicity -
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What Republicans in Washington don't seem to understand is that healthcare reform isn't about politics -- it's about people. It's about the America we want to live in. It's about you.
With Congress about to return to work just after Labor Day, it's time to remind them what's at stake. So, together with our friends at MoveOn, next Wednesday, September 2, we'll hold nationwide vigils highlighting the real people with real stories who need real reform with the choice of a public health insurance option.
FIND A VIGIL IN YOUR AREA AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND NOW
What: "Can't Afford to Wait" Vigil
When: Wednesday, September 2
Where: Your Town
RSVP NOW
Americans are struggling because of the high cost of coverage or denial of care. Every day, 14,000 people lose healthcare coverage, and thousands face bankruptcy each month because of medical bills.
At the vigils, from coast to coast, we'll read the names and hear stories of real Americans who are suffering under our broken system and can't afford to wait for real reform. It'll be a powerful reminder to Congress and the media why every American needs reform that includes the choice of a public option.
And with the tragic passing of Senator Kennedy just days ago, for many, these vigils will take on new meaning. Senator Kennedy was a true leader for healthcare reform and we can honor his legacy by sending Congress back to work with a message to deliver on the cause of his life.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND A VIGIL NEAR YOU
Thank you for everything you do,
-Charles
Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America
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I have to be honest. I contacted both DFA and Moveon.org to thank them for organizing this. And then I told them that 'vigil' was not the best way to frame these meetings. I understand that it has many meanings but in general it give the energetic of 'dying' to our stand for health care reform. As if it is in weak shape and I don't buy into that nor do I find framing it this way useful even if it were.
I don't understand why the democrats so often 'weaken' the greatest opportunity with weak and wimpy 'framing' of things. I find it incredibly disturbing and frustrating.
August 28, 2009 5:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
There is a "Can't Afford To Wait" meeting about 40 miles from me. If my house guests are gone by then, I will attend....or maybe I will drag my house guests along with me. ;o)
August 29, 2009 10:37 AM | Reply | Permalink
I think you can say to them there is a thing that's really important to you and you realize you'd much wish to attend but they are welcome to come along and it's up to them but you'd be delighted to have them.
Then joke 'em if they can't take a, uh...
Very respectfully,
Emily Post (here for Overreach THIS! who is away this afternoon giving testimony to the Secret Service as to the assassin's friend, Rev. Steven Anderson)
August 29, 2009 3:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Dear Emily,
Chi migwetch for the advice. Since these particular house guests are of the self-invited kind, (As in, hey! We're driving up and staying with you for a few days, okay?) I do not feel responsible for having to leave them to their own devices while I attend an important meeting. I guess this means I will be going!
Yours sincerely,
~flowerchild~
PS. Please convey this message to Overreach THIS! "I was not aware assassins had friends."
August 29, 2009 8:06 PM | Reply | Permalink
Emily says Miigwech gayegiin! And as for me, LOL!!!!!!!
Your allegiant servitor,
O.T.
August 30, 2009 9:27 PM | Reply | Permalink