Thursday, March 29, 2007

A Real Civil Rights Journey

by David Hernandez

Midway through the 20th Century, almost 100 years after President Lincoln wrote and delivered the Emancipation Proclamation, white Americans were awakened to a painful truth; Millions of American men and women, descendents of freed slaves, were being treated like second and third class citizens. In some parts of this nation, they were treated worse then stray dogs.

Forced to sit in the back of busses, prevented from eating and drinking in “whites only” restaurants and bars, waiting in line to drink from water fountains designated for “colored” only, black Americans suffered the shame and humiliation associated with bigotry and racism.

Given a series of events both political and social, Americans finally awoke to this reality and the Civil Rights Movement began. With leaders like Martin Luther King and courageous political and civil activists, laws were acquired at the local, state and national level that prevented abuses so common in the black community.

These laws permitted individuals born in the United States of America–some 4th, 5th and 6th generation Americans-to finally enjoy the basic rights so many citizens took for granted.

The Civil Rights Movement was their battle. It was a battle fought in the streets, in the schoolhouses, and in the courts for over a decade. It was founded on a dream that all men would someday be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Because of the sacrifices made by these courageous folks who were willing to put their lives on the line, civil rights exist today for all American citizens no matter what their race, religion, nationality or creed.

But there are a growing number of people in our country who are claiming that their civil rights are being violated. These men and women are Persons Here Illegally. They have stolen across the border and claimed this country as their home. Moreover, they are demanding the rights available to all American citizens with the help of organizations like the ACLU. According to the ACLU,

The Immigrants' Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation was established in 1987 to expand and enforce the civil rights and civil liberties of non-citizens and to combat public and private discrimination against immigrants.

Rights that took American Blacks decades to acquire are being handed to persons here illegally because they have successfully evaded authority and circumvented the legal process.

This is a civil rights issue, but the question is “Who’s civil rights are we most obligated to protect?”

What needs to be done.

There cannot be any discussion of immigration reform that does not include the impact illegal immigration has on the African American community. Those most impacted by the flood of persons here illegally will not be left to fend for themselves. The price of freedom was too great; the sacrifices made for civil rights were too painful.

The economic challenges faced by those from other countries deserve our compassion and our concern, but they do not equal the price paid in the journey from the auction block to the voting booth, from the plantation to the state assembly, from the back of the bus to the freedom to live, work and worship with every other American citizen. No, the road to citizenship was too painful and too costly to devalue by keeping it out of so-called “compressive reform.”

Before we can engage in any discussion of rights for migrant workers and those claiming entitlement to civil liberties, we must remember the sacrifices that were made by Americans in the name of liberty. We cannot keep American blacks out of the discussion.

When jobs, services, and money for education are diverted away from black communities and given to persons here illegally, we are stealing from the poor to give to the poor. Some say we are igniting a race war–well let me tell you–the war is here and it has been here for a very long time.

Politicians no longer get to blame activists for that which they have too long ignored.

So, I am closing with a challenge to all elected representatives and candidates for President: If you do not stand up for the black community now and include them in your talks of immigration reform, then you are not qualified to represent any American in the future.

God bless you and God bless the United States of America.

Midway through the 20th Century, almost 100 years after President Lincoln wrote and delivered the Emancipation Proclamation, white Americans were awakened to a painful truth; Millions of American men and women, descendents of freed slaves, were being treated like second and third class citizens. In some parts of this nation, they were treated worse then stray dogs.

Forced to sit in the back of busses, prevented from eating and drinking in “whites only” restaurants and bars, waiting in line to drink from water fountains designated for “colored” only, black Americans suffered the shame and humiliation associated with bigotry and racism.

Given a series of events both political and social, Americans finally awoke to this reality and the Civil Rights Movement began. With leaders like Martin Luther King and courageous political and civil activists, laws were acquired at the local, state and national level that prevented abuses so common in the black community.

These laws permitted individuals born in the United States of America–some 4th, 5th and 6th generation Americans-to finally enjoy the basic rights so many citizens took for granted.

The Civil Rights Movement was their battle. It was a battle fought in the streets, in the schoolhouses, and in the courts for over a decade. It was founded on a dream that all men would someday be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Because of the sacrifices made by these courageous folks who were willing to put their lives on the line, civil rights exist today for all American citizens no matter what their race, religion, nationality or creed.

But there are a growing number of people in our country who are claiming that their civil rights are being violated. These men and women are Persons Here Illegally. They have stolen across the border and claimed this country as their home. Moreover, they are demanding the rights available to all American citizens with the help of organizations like the ACLU. According to the ACLU, The Immigrants' Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation was established in 1987 to expand and enforce the civil rights and civil liberties of non-citizens and to combat public and private discrimination against immigrants.

Rights that took American Blacks decades to acquire are being handed to persons here illegally because they have successfully evaded authority and circumvented the legal process.

This is a civil rights issue, but the question is “Who’s civil rights are we most obligated to protect?”

What needs to be done.

There cannot be any discussion of immigration reform that does not include the impact illegal immigration has on the African American community. Those most impacted by the flood of persons here illegally will not be left to fend for themselves. The price of freedom was too great; the sacrifices made for civil rights were too painful.

The economic challenges faced by those from other countries deserve our compassion and our concern, but they do not equal the price paid in the journey from the auction block to the voting booth, from the plantation to the state assembly, from the back of the bus to the freedom to live, work and worship with every other American citizen. No, the road to citizenship was too painful and too costly to devalue by keeping it out of so-called “compressive reform.”

Before we can engage in any discussion of rights for migrant workers and those claiming entitlement to civil liberties, we must remember the sacrifices that were made by Americans in the name of liberty. We cannot keep American blacks out of the discussion.

When jobs, services, and money for education are diverted away from black communities and given to persons here illegally, we are stealing from the poor to give to the poor. Some say we are igniting a race war–well let me tell you–the war is here and it has been here for a very long time.

Politicians no longer get to blame activists for that which they have too long ignored.

So, I am closing with a challenge to all elected representatives and candidates for President: If you do not stand up for the black community now and include them in your talks of immigration reform, then you are not qualified to represent any American in the future.

God bless you and God bless the United States of America.

David Hernandez
http://blackamericanscivilrights.wordpress.com/

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

The Museum of Television & Radio in Los Angeles Presents POLITICAL SATIRE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: SALIH MEMECAN & JIBJAB on Thursday, April 5

The Museum of Television & Radio in Los Angeles Presents POLITICAL SATIRE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: SALIH MEMECAN & JIBJAB on Thursday, April 5; 7:00 p.m. at 465 N. Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. Join JibJab founders Gregg and Evan Spiridellis and Turkish satirical cartoonist Salih Memecan discuss how political satire plays out in a digital age.

For more details, please call 310 786 1091 or visit www.mtr.org. Tickets are $5 at the door and free for students with proper ID - please call 310 786 1034 to rsvp.

More Edwards Spam for your Perusal

Dear Friend,

I was in Congress for 26 years and I've worked on a lot of campaigns, but I've never been so proud to be a part of one as I am right now. Because John, Elizabeth and you have created something incredible together. Our grassroots campaign for change is raising the bar for what leadership means in America—and it's strong enough to win.

As you probably know, this Saturday at midnight marks the first major fundraising deadline of this campaign—which means we have less than 96 hours to show that our campaign has the support and momentum we need to put our agenda in front of voters nationwide. This first test couldn't be more important.

If you've been waiting to plunk down your $50 until a truly critical moment—that moment has arrived. Your contribution of $25, $50 or any amount you can afford to give today will send a loud message that the American people are ready for change:

http://johnedwards.com/r/8884/848039/

When I say "raising the bar for what leadership means" I'm not just blowing smoke. To fundamentally change the country, we've got to go where ordinary campaigns fear to tread. That means putting forward real, bold plans for the future. It means putting our hands and our voices to work right now in local communities and on the national stage. All this clarity means real accountability, which you don't see much of in American politics. But if we're serious about change, it's the only way to go.

Here's how we've done it so far:
  • Proposing transformational change for America and the world: John's plan for universal health care "set the standard for all the candidates with a specific proposal" (as New York Times columnist Paul Krugman put it). He's set out a plan to end the war in Iraq—starting now. He's offered a bold agenda for tackling extreme poverty at home and around the world. And last week, John announced a cutting-edge plan to halt global warming and create a new energy economy.

  • Raising our voice on the issues today: We aren't waiting until 2009 to push for the big changes we know our country needs. Over 130,000 of us signed up to oppose Bush's escalation and demand an end to the war in Iraq. We raised our voices against the outrage of inadequate health care for our service members and veterans. And we called on Congress to vote to raise the minimum wage—and they did.

  • Changing America right here and now: Through One Corps, thousands of us have gotten together to make our communities more energy efficient, volunteer in hospitals, serve those in need and gather grassroots support for the big goals we care about. And tonight, thousands of us will join in the first National John Edwards House Party Day to spread the word and grow our team.

You see why I'm so proud? In all my years in public life I've heard a lot of different people talk about change. But I've never seen someone at the national level walk the walk like John Edwards. That's why I know this campaign can really transform America—it's already begun.

But to keep our momentum going, we've got to have a strong showing for this Saturday's fundraising deadline. The press and the pundits will look at our fundraising numbers at the end of this week and ask: "Does the John Edwards campaign have what it takes to go the distance?"

You and I know the answer to that. This week, let's prove it to the world. Please chip in $50, $100, $25 or whatever you can afford to help us across the finish line today:

http://johnedwards.com/r/8886/848039/

Thank you for taking action,

David Bonior
Campaign Manager
John Edwards for President

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Commentary and Coffee

This morning I bought a cup of coffee at the Starbucks located at the base of my office building and found a very political statement printed on my cup.

This is the result of a program started by the coffee retailer, The Way I See It. The Seattle based company says it "has always supported a good, healthy discussion," Their website continues, "To get people talking, “The Way I See It” is a collection of thoughts, opinions and expressions provided by notable figures that now appear on our widely shared cups."

I was kind of shocked and offended to find what I thought to be a typically liberal, anti-Christian screed on the side of my sugar free vanilla latte.
"Evolution as described by Charles Darwin is a scientific theory, abundantly reconfirmed, explaining physical phenomena by physical causes. Intelligent Design is a faith-based initiative in rhetorical argument. Should we teach I.D. in America’s public schools? Yes, let’s do it – not as science, but alongside other spiritual beliefs, such as Islam, Zoroastrianism and the Hindu idea that the Earth rests on Chukwa, the giant turtle."
David Quammen
Author. His books include The Song of the Dodo and The Reluctant Mr. Darwin.
Just as I was about to blast them for this, I actually did some research and found that for the most part, the selected commentaries are fairly balanced. To take it a step further, Starbucks allows its customers to comment further on their website.

Here's a quote from another cup featuring thoughts from right leaning radio shrink Dr. Laura Schlessinger:
"Many people search blindly for the “meaning of life.” What they don’t seem to understand is that life does not have meaning through mere existence or acquisition or fun. The meaning of life is inherent in the connections we make to others through honor and obligation."
Dr. Laura Schlessinger International radio host and author. Her program is syndicated on more than 250 radio stations worldwide.
To be honest, I knee-jerked on this one and upon further research and reflection, I think this is a great program. I may not agree with some of the sentiments but if Starbucks is encouraging an open discussion it can't be a bad idea.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Edwards Reveals Wife Has Cancer

John and ElizabethEdwardsJohn Edwards '08

Dear Friend,

Elizabeth and I are so grateful for your prayers and wishes. Your support means a great deal to us during this difficult time.

As you may have heard, yesterday we found out that Elizabeth's breast cancer is back, but confined mainly to her bones. Although this isn't the news we wanted to hear, we are very optimistic. Having been through many struggles together in the past, we know that the key is to keep your head up, keep moving and be strong. And that's exactly what we intend to do.

Elizabeth and I have been married for nearly 30 years and we will be in this every step of the way together. We will keep a positive attitude and always look for the silver lining—that's what we do.

Although the cancer is no longer curable, it is treatable, and many patients in similar circumstances have lived full, energetic lives. We expect nothing less for Elizabeth. She expects to do all the things next week that she did last week.

Our campaign goes on and it goes on strongly. We are so proud of the campaign we are running—a campaign based on ideas and reaching out to people. This campaign is not about me or Elizabeth—it's about all the people we have met these past few years and people like them all across America and the world—people worried about feeding and clothing their kids; people without health care; people facing hardships overseas.

Both of us are committed to this campaign. We're committed to this cause and we're committed to changing this country we love so much.

Thank you again for your support and for standing with us.

John Edwards


P.S.-- Many of you have asked how to contact our family and the campaign. You can click here to send us a note. Quite a few supporters and friends have already e-mailed and blogged such kind messages. Thank you so much.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Morris Says It's Hillary, Rudy and Maybe Bloomberg

Even though he says she's faltering at the moment, pundit Dick Morris predicts that Hillary Clinton will eventually overtake Barack Obama to secure the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination.

Morris feels that oodles of previously non-voting women will turn out in droves to vote for the New York Senator and former First Lady. Some have referred to this as the "Oprah" factor, that is millions of working and middle class women who are fans of the daytime talk show host would take Oprah's cue to vote for the first female President of the United States.

Unfortunately for Clinton, Oprah didn't get that memo. She's supporting Obama. With two important constituencies that Clinton needs - women and Blacks - likely to follow Oprah, my view is Hillary could be in trouble short of a major Obama stumble.

Despite this, Hillary has geared up a major effort to reach out to women voters across the spectrum.

Hillary knows she needs Oprah and one report has her offering Ms. Winfrey the VP spot. Some have urged Oprah to seek the Presidency herself. Neither scenario is likely to play out, Oprah is doing quite well with her media empire and she will no doubt have any desire to take a major pay cut to have every detail of her life spilled across the media, more than it already has been.

On the Republican side, Morris doesn't see anyone but former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's campaign going anywhere. Were former Senator and Law and Order star Fred Thompson or former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to enter the race, they could make a dent; Morris' view is that Rudy will win anyway. Both nominations could be settled by the February 5th "Super Primary" and in the ensuing wait for the summer political conventions, Morris predicts that current New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg could enter the race as an independent.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Rosie Throws Her Weight Around Again

Rosie O'Donnell - who marks her 45th birthday Wednesday - decided to throw her weight around on Tuesday's episode of The View on ABC.

In a discussion of a film by RFK scion Rory Kennedy, Ghosts of Abu Gharib, the only conservative on the show - Elisabeth Hasselbeck - was about to challenge Kennedy on a key point. Big mouth Rosie jumped in to toss off one of her usual anti-American comments and then shouted Hasslebeck down.

Its bad enough that out of 4 or 5 hosts on the show, only one is not a liberal. Its even worse that an obnoxious slob like O'Donnell is allowed to shout her down.

Transcript

Obama "Commercial" Slams Hillary

In a confluence of next generation online guerrilla marketing and brilliant political advertising, an alleged supporter of Presidential candidate Barack Obama has put together a mash-up of Apple's infamous "1984" Macintosh Computer commercial that suggests if Hillary Clinton is victorious in her run for President, we indeed will be living in an Orwellian world.

Observant readers will notice that the producer used the 20th anniversary version of the commercial (debuted as part of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' annual presentation at MacWorld). This is noted by the iPod with ear buds the runner is wearing; which obviously didn't exist in 1984.

The Obama campaign denies responsibility for this ad. Considering the power of computers to create digital films and the reach of sites like YouTube to distribute them, I am sure this is not the last such campaign commercial we will see.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Latest John Edwards Spam

John Edwards '08

Dear fellow John Edwards supporter,

Hey, did you catch John's speech last week calling for transformational change on issues like education and global poverty? What about his announcement that the whole campaign is going carbon neutral? Every week, we have more reasons to be proud that we're part of this campaign. Don't you wish you could just gather all your friends in one place and show them what it's all about? Well, now you can.

Next Wednesday, March 28th is our first National John Edwards House Party Day. This is your big chance to invite your friends, family, and neighbors over to your place to learn more about John Edwards, the progressive vision we share for America, and how they can get involved to make it happen.

Hosting a house party is really easy. Just register your party online, and invite folks in your area. We'll send you everything you need, including a powerful DVD to introduce the campaign. And on the 28th, your party can join John Edwards live on a national conference call to ask questions and hear the latest from the campaign trail.

Sign up to host your party today:

http://johnedwards.com/r/8098/848039/. johnedwards.com/oc/houseparty

Hosting a John Edwards House Party is a hugely important way to help this campaign towards victory and support the kind of democracy this country deserves.

At this stage, most folks in the country are just starting to tune in to the presidential election. They're seeing some clips on the news, and starting to get a feel for the candidates. Most folks are still wide open—and they're hungry for real information.

But in our political culture, scandal and empty sound bites all too often crowd out serious discussion of the issues that really matter. But this election is about the future of our country—we simply cannot afford to let substance take a back seat.

So next Wednesday, one living room at a time, we can start to change the game.

We'll gather with our friends and neighbors to hear about John's stances on the big issues, discuss what matters to each of us and talk to John on the phone. We'll bring in new supporters, infusing energy and resources into the campaign at this crucial time. And together, we'll move America one step closer towards doing democracy right.

Please take a minute to register your John Edwards House Party online right now. We'll send you the DVD, a step-by-step guide, and all the support you need to make your party a smashing success.

http://johnedwards.com/r/8100/848039/. johnedwards.com/oc/houseparty

Thanks for all you do,

Ben Brandzel
John Edwards for President
Monday, March 19th 2007

Anna Nicole Circus Continues

Soon we will know who is the father of Anna Nicole's baby girl.

But some sources are reporting that Anna had a third child, a five year old half-Native American boy named Marshall.

And in the meantime, one of the judges in the Smith custody case was busted for smoking pot in a Hollywood, Florida city park.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

John McCain Comes to California for Cash

Senator John McCain will attend a fund-raiser tomorrow night in Irvine, hosted by billionaires George Argyros, Donald Bren and Jerry Perenchio and developer William Lyon, the Orange County Business Journal reported.

On Tuesday, the Senator will host a $1,000-per-person luncheon at the Beverly Hilton, Daily Variety reported.

McCain comes to the Southland as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani -- who attended a fund-raiser in Brentwood last week -- is reportedly widening his lead in the polls for the
Republican presidential nomination.

The latest USA Today/Gallup poll found McCain trailing Giuliani by 24 percentage points.

Giuliani was preferred by 44 percent of the Republicans and Republican-leaning independents surveyed between March 2-4, while McCain was preferred by 20 percent.

John Edwards Bitches Again

Dear Friend,

You may have heard by now that John Edwards was the first candidate to officially say no to the Fox News debate in Nevada—and because of the hard work of so many grassroots and netroots Democrats, news is breaking tonight that Fox is out.

Fox has already started striking back at John for saying no. (There's a surprise—Fox attacking a Democrat.) Last night, Roger Ailes—the life-long Republican operative who is now Chairman of Fox News Channel—said that any candidate "who believes he can blacklist any news organization is making a terrible mistake" and "runs a real risk of losing the voters."

And John's not their only target. Tonight Fox News Vice President David Rhodes is telling news organizations not to get involved in the Nevada Democratic Caucus because of "radical fringe" groups—meaning grassroots Democrats (that would be you)—who objected to Fox's long history of spreading Republican propaganda at the expense of Democratic leaders.

The whole right wing is getting in on the attack; the Drudge Report is blaring the headline: "War! Dems Pull Out of Fox News Debate."

Enough is enough. It's time to send a clear message to Fox News and their allies that their right-wing talking points and temper tantrums won't go unchallenged anymore—when it comes to what Democrats should do in the Democratic primary, we'll decide—no matter what they report:

http://johnedwards.com/r/7157/848039/

Fox News has already proven they have no intention of providing "fair and balanced" coverage of any Democrat in this election.

In recent weeks they have run blatant lies about Senator Obama's background. And Fox was only too happy to give Ann Coulter a platform to spew more hate a few days after her bigoted attack on Senator Edwards and the gay community.

Now it's time for Democrats to stand together and send a clear message to Roger Ailes, Fox News and all the rest of them: bias isn't balance, but turning tables is fair:

http://johnedwards.com/r/7159/848039/

The truth is, Fox News can "report" whatever they want. And when it works for us, we'll deal with them on our terms. But this campaign is about responsibility and accountability, and we need to send the message to Fox that if they want to be the corporate mouthpiece of the Republican Party more than they want to be an impartial news outlet, they shouldn't expect Democrats to play along.

You can send that message by contributing today, and remind Fox News that in this election, Democrats won't take their spin lying down:

http://johnedwards.com/r/7161/848039/

Thank you for standing up for what we believe in.

Jonathan Prince
Deputy Campaign Manager
John Edwards for President

P.S. -- If the folks at Fox wonder why nobody thinks they play it straight, they should take a look at what Roger Ailes said about debates in 1988 when he was a top Republican spinmaster for then Vice President Bush: He told the Washington Post, "I don't know that we need to do more than one [debate]. There's no reason to think we'd need more than one." And he told the New York Times, "I don't think you learn anything about the issues" from debates. So please send Roger Ailes a message: Hypocrisy isn't fair and it isn't balanced; it's just hypocrisy—and we've had enough of it from you.

Black Panther to run for President

Former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown announced this week that she intends to seek the Green Party’s nomination for a presidential bid in 2008. “The 2006 elections signified a mass rejection of Bush’s policies–not a shift to the Democrats. We have arrived at a powerful moment when the majority of the country is seeking a political alternative, toward embracing progressive values and realizing a progressive agenda. I haven’t seen this potential since the 1960s.”

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

John Edwards Wants Some Attention

John EdwardsJohn Edwards '08

Dear friend,

The growing scandal at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has shocked the conscience of this nation. But the national crisis in military and veterans' health care only begins at Walter Reed.

All across this country, far too many of our national heroes are faced with similar nightmarish treatment: filthy living quarters, impenetrable bureaucracy and substandard care. And Veterans Affairs has a backlog of 400,000 unprocessed benefit claims.

Despite all this, President Bush's most recent budget proposal calls for serious cuts to veterans' health care in the years ahead – just as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are causing skyrocketing demand.

We cannot wait until the next election to address this national disgrace. So today, I've launched an urgent petition to Congress, calling on them to do whatever it takes to guarantee the quality care that every single veteran and service member deserves.

Congress is holding hearings on this issue this week and they're carefully gauging the public reaction. It's absolutely critical that we show Congress massive grassroots support for real, system-wide change – right now. Will you add your name today?

http://johnedwards.com/r/6857/848039

In the normal game of headline-driven politics, the specific scandal at Walter Reed Medical Center would cause a few high-profile resignations, some very public hand-wringing, and then would fade away – leaving the larger problem untouched.

But it doesn't have to be that way. This week, as Congress holds hearings, we can show them that thousands of their constituents—military and civilian alike—demand nothing less than quality care for every single soldier, sailor, airman, Marine and veteran in this country. They must understand that this scandal will not be over—this crisis will not be resolved—until we have achieved exactly that.

We ask so much of the men and women we send into harm's way. Every single one has volunteered to leave behind family and friends, put their lives at risk, and do whatever it takes to get the job done – all because their country said, "we need you."

It's time to tell our injured soldiers and our veterans that America still needs them. We need them to be healthy enough to care for their families. We need them to be active enough to share their courage and wisdom with future generations. And most of all, we need them to know that we honor their sacrifice – and we will not let them down.

Please add your name today: http://johnedwards.com/r/6859/848039

Sincerely,

John Edwards

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Saturday, March 03, 2007

John Edwards Campaign Writes To Tell Us He Was Bitch Slapped by Sexy Ann Coulter

Sent to us by the Edwards Campaign:

Dear Friend,

Did you hear about Anne Coulter's speech this afternoon attacking John? A friend just forwarded me the video and it's one of the worst moments in American politics I've seen.

I can't bring myself to even repeat her comments. Her shameless display of bigotry is so outrageous you actually have to see for yourself to believe it.

This is just a taste of the filth that the right-wing machine is gearing up to throw at us. And now that it's begun, we have a choice: Do we sit back, or do we fight back?

I say we fight. Help us raise $100,000 in "Coulter Cash" this week to show every would-be Republican mouthpiece that their bigoted attacks will not intimidate this campaign. I just threw in 100 bucks. Will you join me? Just click here.

Coulter's attack was no accident. It happened on national television at one of the year's biggest conservative conferences. Dick Cheney and most of the Republican candidates were in the audience. She was even introduced by Mitt Romney.

John was singled out for a personal attack because the Republican establishment knows he poses the greatest threat to their power. Since they have nothing real to use against him, Coulter's resorting to the classic right-wing strategy of riling up hate to smear a progressive champion. And the Republican attack dogs will keep playing this despicable trick as long as they think it works.

But this time, you and I can change the game.

If we can raise $100,000 in "Coulter Cash" this week, we can show that bigotry will only backfire on those who use it. John is not the first progressive leader to face this kind of slime, but together, we can make sure he is one of the last.

Tonight, I've put in 100 bucks of "Coulter Cash" to get us started. Can you match me, or chip in whatever you can afford? Just click here:

http://johnedwards.com/r/6665/848039


Thanks,

David Bonior
Campaign Manager
John Edwards for President