I just got the latest email from the DNC. It made me want to puke -- well, the first bit did, at any rate.
Re: Reality Check
Dear __,
I've been traveling quite a bit lately, and I can tell you one thing: Democrats across the country feel good about our Party -- and even better about our chances for victory in 2008.
Not so fast.
I know all too well how quickly things can change in politics.
You might feel optimistic right now, but consider this a wake up call. The primaries aren't even over and anyone could win at this point. On top of that, we have no idea what Republican candidates and operatives have in store for our nominee.
The only sure bet you've got this election cycle -- and for years beyond -- is that the Democratic Party will be there on Election Day, no matter who the nominee is.
No matter what happens in our primary, or what the Republicans throw at us, we need to be ready. From cutting-edge voter databases to a robust field infrastructure, we'll provide resources our presidential campaign will need to fight in every state.
We can't wait until after the primary to prepare for the election. Help us get ready by making a contribution now: [link deleted]
[Emphasis mine -- that was the pukey part]
My reply, just sent:
Hi Howard!
Well, you didn't ask me, obviously, because I feel anything but good about the Democratic Party these days, particularly that part of the party that currently takes up space in Congress.
It doesn't feel good to bust your ass getting rid of the Republican majority, only to find that the new Congress is no more effective than the old one was.
NOT ONE MORE DIME, Howard. Not one more, until we have our civil rights back, and we have made significant strides in universal health care, and we are well on our way out of the Middle East, and the criminals currently occupying the White House are held accountable for their crimes against the American people. Not one more dime.
Do me a favor and tell Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid to get off their useless asses and start doing the job I helped to elect them to do.
How's that for a reality check?
Sincerely,
Me
I'm so sick of this shit. I love Howard Dean, but I can't support the DNC as long as Congressional Dems are sitting on their collective thumbs.
NOT ONE MORE DIME.