** Fire Dog Lake **
To: Members of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Dear Senators,
Two years ago, Democrats in Joe Lieberman's own state voted for change in Connecticut's U.S. Senate primary against Ned Lamont.
Despite pledges to caucus with the party and refrain from attacking our presidential nominee, Senator Lieberman has consistently threatened to leave our ranks and even attacked Barack Obama as keynote speaker during Republican Convention.
Earlier this week, he even campaigned against a "filibuster-proof Democratic majority." Make no mistake about it, when graciously offered a chance to remain in the caucus at the expense of his chairmanship, he offered more threats in a nationally televised press conference.
The decision is now up to you. Please do not allow Joe Lieberman to go around Senator Reid and remain chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Though Lieberman has not investigated one meaningful scandal in his role as chairman during the Bush Administration, we are certain he will only be too happy to cause problems for an Obama administration when 2009 rolls around.
It's time for Joe to go.
Please sign the letter to the 19 Senators on the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee who determine committee chairs -- and ask them to relieve Joe Lieberman of his gavel before the start of the next Congress.
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** Oceana **
While you may think of the Bahamas as a place of great natural beauty, believe it or not, it is perfectly legal there to kill every species of sea turtle except the hawksbill. Since turtles are highly migratory, what happens in the Bahamas affects turtle populations in the U.S. We need your help today to get the Bahamian government to end the killing of sea turtles.
Please use the form to contact Michael Braynen, the Director of the Bahamas' Department of Marine Resources, and tell him to take action to protect sea turtles. Tell the Bahamas to Stop Killing Sea Turtles.
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** Earth Justice **
During his first term as president, Obama will have the opportunity to adopt many more of these energy efficiency standards for appliances such as refrigerators, clothes washers, air conditioners and water heaters. The savings for consumers and businesses is staggering, and the potential for these new standards to help jumpstart a new energy economy is limitless. Now is the time to be proactive. Tell President-elect Obama and all our government officials that energy efficiency is the fastest, cheapest, cleanest energy source. Let's get started today!
Tell the Department of Energy: Prioritize Energy Efficiency!
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Your Fight the Right Activist links for May 28, 2008
** People for the American Way **
People For the American Way's work to expose false-Pastor John Hagee for the hate-monger that he is helped lead to his repudiation by old and senile McCain. But old and senile McCain adviser gop-whore wanna-be Joe Lieberman hasn't gotten the message yet.
Tell gop-whore wanna-be Lieberman to cancel his keynote address at Hagee's Christians United For Israel Summit.
http://www.pfaw.org/go/RejectHagee
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** Earth Justice **
The Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the crown jewel of our nation's wild forests. At 17 million acres, the Tongass is home to a stunning variety of wildlife, including wild salmon, bears, eagles, and wolves. This key piece of our natural heritage should be preserved for future generations to enjoy, yet the Bush administration wants to open up 2.3 million acres of Tongass backcountry for roads and clearcut logging.
Tell the Forest Service that this pristine forest must be protected!
http://action.earthjustice.org/campaign/tongass_0508/
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** The Petitionsite **
Tired of neocons, extremist evangelical Christians and right-wing Jewish leaders co-opting what it means to be "Pro-Israel?" For too long, these have been the loudest voices in American politics when it comes to Israel and the Middle East.
It's time to give voice to our values -- and call for real peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians and the entire Middle East. Stand strong against the politics of fear.
We can create the political power to promote real peace and security, without the hatred and fear-mongering from the extremists. Together, we can fight for a truly "pro-Israel" perspective: real American leadership for a negotiated end to the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts.
Please take a moment to stand for a new pro-peace, pro-Israel political voice »
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/364864641
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** Fresh and Easy Facts **
A new non-union grocery chain called Fresh & Easy is opening in communities throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
What’s different about this non-union grocery chain is that Fresh & Easy is owned by Tesco, one of the largest and most aggressive corporations in the world. Tesco is known as the "Wal-Mart of Britain" and they’re now opening stores in the United States under the name Fresh & Easy.
Tesco has refused to meet with UFCW leaders, and just like Wal-Mart, they want their stores to be non-union.
Tesco has already opened over 60 stores and are planning to open a further 150 by the end of the year. We cannot afford another company like Wal-Mart in our communities. Here’s what you can do:
Go to FreshandEasyFacts.com today to sign the pledge not to shop at Fresh & Easy.
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** FiredogLake **
For the first time in our history, the American military has turned its operational apparatus upon the American public. And it's high time that it stop.
On April 21, the New York Times ran a shocking expose on a Pentagon program to generate favorable news coverage of the Iraq war. Starting with the run up to the war, the program fed talking points and information to a set of retired military officials who appeared on TV thousands of times parading as objective pundits.
We're teaming up with some other groups like Freepress to send a letter to the five members of Congress - Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Armed Service Committee Chair Ike Skelton, Senate Armed Service Committee Chair Carl Levin and House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Chair John Tierney - who can start up Congressional hearings on this despicable program.
Add your name to the letter:
http://action.firedoglake.com/page/s/propagandapundit
People For the American Way's work to expose false-Pastor John Hagee for the hate-monger that he is helped lead to his repudiation by old and senile McCain. But old and senile McCain adviser gop-whore wanna-be Joe Lieberman hasn't gotten the message yet.
Tell gop-whore wanna-be Lieberman to cancel his keynote address at Hagee's Christians United For Israel Summit.
http://www.pfaw.org/go/RejectHagee
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** Earth Justice **
The Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the crown jewel of our nation's wild forests. At 17 million acres, the Tongass is home to a stunning variety of wildlife, including wild salmon, bears, eagles, and wolves. This key piece of our natural heritage should be preserved for future generations to enjoy, yet the Bush administration wants to open up 2.3 million acres of Tongass backcountry for roads and clearcut logging.
Tell the Forest Service that this pristine forest must be protected!
http://action.earthjustice.org/campaign/tongass_0508/
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** The Petitionsite **
Tired of neocons, extremist evangelical Christians and right-wing Jewish leaders co-opting what it means to be "Pro-Israel?" For too long, these have been the loudest voices in American politics when it comes to Israel and the Middle East.
It's time to give voice to our values -- and call for real peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians and the entire Middle East. Stand strong against the politics of fear.
We can create the political power to promote real peace and security, without the hatred and fear-mongering from the extremists. Together, we can fight for a truly "pro-Israel" perspective: real American leadership for a negotiated end to the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts.
Please take a moment to stand for a new pro-peace, pro-Israel political voice »
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/364864641
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** Fresh and Easy Facts **
A new non-union grocery chain called Fresh & Easy is opening in communities throughout Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
What’s different about this non-union grocery chain is that Fresh & Easy is owned by Tesco, one of the largest and most aggressive corporations in the world. Tesco is known as the "Wal-Mart of Britain" and they’re now opening stores in the United States under the name Fresh & Easy.
Tesco has refused to meet with UFCW leaders, and just like Wal-Mart, they want their stores to be non-union.
Tesco has already opened over 60 stores and are planning to open a further 150 by the end of the year. We cannot afford another company like Wal-Mart in our communities. Here’s what you can do:
Go to FreshandEasyFacts.com today to sign the pledge not to shop at Fresh & Easy.
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** FiredogLake **
For the first time in our history, the American military has turned its operational apparatus upon the American public. And it's high time that it stop.
On April 21, the New York Times ran a shocking expose on a Pentagon program to generate favorable news coverage of the Iraq war. Starting with the run up to the war, the program fed talking points and information to a set of retired military officials who appeared on TV thousands of times parading as objective pundits.
We're teaming up with some other groups like Freepress to send a letter to the five members of Congress - Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Armed Service Committee Chair Ike Skelton, Senate Armed Service Committee Chair Carl Levin and House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Chair John Tierney - who can start up Congressional hearings on this despicable program.
Add your name to the letter:
http://action.firedoglake.com/page/s/propagandapundit
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