WHY ARE THESE PETITIONS EVEN NECCESSARY?
source: http://pol.moveon.org/call?cp_id=1707&tg=704&id=35007-20389118-fsWnFDx&t=3
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[Today could be the day when President Obama decides if he'll stand with homeowners or with the big Wall Street banks behind the housing crisis. We need to keep the pressure on the president to launch a full federal investigation now, and not to give into the banks' demand for a sweetheart settlement deal. Can you make a phone call to the president right now demanding an investigation?White House comment line: 202-456-1111
Then, please report your call by clicking here:
http://pol.moveon.org/call?cp_id=1707&tg=704&id=35007-20389118-fsWnFDx&a...]
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Why are we having to CONVINCE our president to do the right thing? I made the call, but I told it like it is, please feel free to follow my script if you choose to. I believe that we have done enough pussyfooting around with those who are supposed to represent us in the White House.
... There are hundreds of thousands of families who are still living in the homes that have been foreclosed on, hoping and praying that some justice will be done , that right action will take place on their behalf. If you, Mr. President, give a settlement to the banks which have created this poverty economy, the banks will have a field day with an unprecedented LAND GRAB...Make no mistake, for the Millions who have already been ousted, duped into thinking there was nothing they could do to save their homes, to those who have yet to be put out in the streets if you betray them/us even further, you will see such a swell of Occupiers on the White House lawn as will be inconceivable.
Will such a cowardly and treasonous act cause a civil war? Probably... Is this what you want? Is this your goal for your country, to have your foot upon the necks of Americans? Are you too, OWNED by the banks? I would not have thought so, but if you condone the fraudulent and criminal actions of the banks and investment firms that have brought this suffering upon the American People, you will have shown yourself to be without moral conscience, without patriotic affiliation to the people you have sworn to serve and that you are without the backbone to stand up to the corruption that is the downfall of our civilization in this moment, at this time. If you betray your people, I do not know how you will possibly be able to look your wife and children in the eye. Shame is upon you for even considering this settlement.
Mr. President, Do the right thing, REFUSE any kind of settlement until a complete investigation can be carried out and criminal charges brought to bear on those whose greed and corruption have injured not only our own countries economy, but have crossed oceans and touched the lives of many other countries in the world. Become the leader you were meant to be, that you promised you would be. Stand up and act with purpose and solidarity with your people, not with big money, big banks or big corporations.
Most Sincerely, your fellow Americans.
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Penni
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I am an active member of OccupyGJ (Occupy Grand Junction in Colorado) We are a very motivated and vocal group of Occupiers. Our hope is that more and more people realize the truth of the situation all Americans are in. Education of public issues are not exactly the intent of most main stream media, I am so very grateful for Keith Olbermann, who constantly inspires me to speak clearly with the truth and to defend our rights as not only citizens of the US, but also as human beings. we have to learn to get loud , to roar if need be so that the slumbering minds of our people can be awakened, so that they can act. Kudos to you for calling, faxing, emailing, talking, reminding, badgering and even bitching...if that is what it takes, then do it. I ask you to join an occupy group if you have not engaged yet, so that they can have your back and you can have theirs. There is a feeling of connecting with a real issue when you do it face to face with an official who thinks you are unaware of his/her actions. Confronting those who would enslave you, denigrate you or deny your rights as a human being.. is very, very empowering. More power to you..:-)
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Penni
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Even from observing devoted mothers, "the squeaky wheel gets the oil". A company executive even cited this to me after asking me why I didn't make a big issue of a situation, and me reminding him that I had phoned, faxed and emailed the facts to him quite a while ago. The significance? With endless millions of dollars and the demands attached to them, ringing in the ears of all government figures, it takes an army of the People's voices to break through the
symphony of influence money throughout the halls of government. That, is why, Occupy and others are forced into the streets to raise their voices. - 4 months ago
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PressCore
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I get about 20-30 national organizations Emailing me on all sorts of
political activist causes they solicit me to support. I'm more than happy
to back all of them I can. Whether or not some of us may or may not
feel they're necessary, it's an opportunity to support what you believe
in. I'm on U.I., but though I don't give money to any other political causes,
I gave $3 to UNICEF before the final days oif 2011 when I knew my
small gift would receive matching funds. It kept 6 emaciated African
kids from the grim reaper for a while. I don't say this looking for praise.
My deceased mom gave heavily to the African Christian missionaries
proportionate to her very modest means, all her life. You have to be
resolved to worship Life, and worship Social Justice too before you'll
receive the answer to your question. It's a personal thing everyone
has to learn in and of themselves through their own life experience.
God bless all the charitable people who've shown mercy on me in
my life. As cynical as I am, they've reaffirmed my faith in humanity. - 4 months ago
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Penni
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PressCore:
thank you for your response, although I'm afraid I was apparently not clear enough...you are mistaking my title for the real issue of why are we being asked to PETITION our president to do the right thing...with the big banks, with the mortgage fraud that we all know is criminal...this is not about any other type of petition, just what is coming forth about the bank's culpability TODAY.
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Penni
