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MelodyL 03-04-2010 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JoanB (Post 628702)
I concur on the power imbalance; was just suggesting that sometimes the back scratching goes both ways among The Masters of the Universe.

Anyway, picking up the phone to try couldn't hurt. They'd probably be happy that it isn't me (I have senators' and reps' offices on speed dial).

Now THAT IS FUNNY!! You have them on speed dial.

I never thought of doing this. I thought they would just say yes to what we say and then blow us off.

And every time I pick up a newspaper it seems that some official is corrupt. AGAIN!!!

Makes me cringe.

Isn't anyone honest anymore?

Sigh!!!
Mel

JoanB 03-04-2010 11:59 AM

I know it's hard to tell when I'm kidding sometimes, but I really do have their numbers in my cell.

They will blow you off if you don't live in their state or district (although they only know this by the zip code they ask you for wink, wink, nudge, nudge). But their staffers do keep tallies of the number of people who call about issues. Last summer, my congressman got word about a call I made and called me back personally!

And don't assume they're all corrupt, Mel. There are some good ones. Someone not taking bribes or kickbacks just isn't a news story.

JoanB 03-04-2010 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by antonina (Post 628667)
What would be so bad about a health care system like that in France?

Nothing.

And why is it that most people who think the government can't do anything right trust them with deciding who to execute?

antonina 03-04-2010 01:50 PM

Mel, are you in Jerry Nadler's district?
 
He's my congressman and he is fantastic!! Whether you are or aren't, I think your local rep would be more likely to be responsive. He reps the upper west side and, I believe, parts of Brooklyn. He's one of a few who has pushed for medicare for all. Puts many other congresspersons to shame.


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