[ItsAllAboutMeMan] Re: Last night's speech made me cry

 

I'm glad to know that Obama makes you cry, too. He sure makes me cry.  When I think of what that slick, vapid empty suit is doing to the American patriot and hero, Bradley Manning, I weep: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YG6JwSoDkI0

When I think about how he uses the death of one American teenager for political advantage, but ordered the death of another American teenager for cynical, short-term geopolitical advantage, I weep:

http://www.democracynow.org/2013/2/13/beyond_gun_control_obama_urged_to

When I hear him bleet on and on about the middle class, but never a word for the poor, I weep:

http://www.democracynow.org/2013/2/13/obamas_sotu_address_calls_for_middle

When I think about how  people you pretended to oppose his policies back when he was called George W. Bush, I weep.

Any questions?

On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Garlin Gilchrist II, MoveOn.org Civic Action <moveon-help@list.moveon.org> wrote:

The families of gun victims like Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago 15-year-old killed just days after performing at the inauguration, deserve at minimum a clear up-or-down vote on real legislation to end gun violence. Can you chip in $5 to help make it happen?  Chip in $5

Dear MoveOn member,

If you watched last night's State of the Union Address, then you witnessed one of the most heart-wrenching moments I've ever seen in a speech like that.

Sitting next to the First Lady as President Obama called for action on gun violence were the parents of Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago 15-year-old who was shot dead just days after performing at President Obama's inauguration.

Nearby was Gabrielle Giffords, the former congresswoman shot in Tucson, Arizona, in 2011. In fact, the gallery was filled with the parents and family members of people killed by guns invited as guests by members of Congress. 

And as President Obama repeated that they, as well as the families of Newtown, Aurora, Oak Creek, and Blackburg, deserve a vote—honestly I was moved to tears. And I know I wasn't the only one.

If there was ever a moment for all of us to step up and do what we can to end gun violence, this is it. Please chip in $5 to help MoveOn members fight to make sure these families get the up-or-down vote they deserve.

Click here to chip in $5 to help support MoveOn members' campaigns to end gun violence.

So far, MoveOn members like you have stepped up in an unprecedented way to make sure we can fight for new gun violence prevention policies. But here's what we're up against: 23% of gun rights supporters have given money to the NRA or a similar organization, but only 5% of gun control advocates have donated before.³ That means even if we never give up, we may just get out-spent.

That's why it's critical that we keep funding the thousands of MoveOn members who have started campaigns in the last two months, and spread our ads to an even broader audience. If we can raise $250,000 in the next 24 hours, we'll be able to:

• Challenge the NRA head on in important newspapers, high-traffic web sites, and on the airwaves in critical states with a brand-new ad we're rolling out later this week.
• Turn the 750,000 signatures we collected into real pressure on members of Congress by supporting extra high-profile events and follow-up organizing in key districts.
• Mobilize over 150 Community Committees Against Gun Violence the moment a piece of legislation is introduced.

We just released an exposé on the NRA's shady lobbying tactics yesterday, and next week we'll be hosting grassroots actions at congressional district offices across the country. But the NRA is counting on us to stop paying attention or to give up. And not only do they think they'll prevent any reform, they've got a "strong agenda" full of even more devastating laws.

Can you help us raise $250,000 in the next 24 hours to fight back?

Yes, I'll chip in $5 to help support the campaign to end gun violence.

Thanks for all you do.

–Garlin, Mark, Amy, Manny, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "NRA Dismisses 'Connecticut Effect,' Suggests Grief Over Newtown Tragedy Will Be Short-Lived" ThinkProgress, February 11, 2013
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=287172&id=62521-19284091-1fGT7Jx&t=4

2. "How Many People Have Been Killed By Guns Since Newtown?" Slate, February 13, 2013
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=285995&id=62521-19284091-1fGT7Jx&t=5

3. "Americans Back Obama's Gun Control Plan But That's Not Enough," New Republic, January 16, 2013
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=287205&id=62521-19284091-1fGT7Jx&t=6

 

Want to support our work? MoveOn Civic Action is entirely funded by our 7 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here.

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