I want to share what is happening to Dana Snodgrass & what he is enduring from the GOP hate machine in Joplin, Missouri after he shared his story of why he is supporting Obama for one of our "Local Voices" TV ads:
Yesterday a news article about our work in Missouri appeared on the front page of the Sunday edition of the Joplin Globe, as well as it's online arm. The article features Dana Snodgrass, which was the first ad we aired in this series. Some of the choice comments on the Globe's website are:
Joe Momma writes:
I care about the middle class. I am neither bitter or clinging to my guns and religion. Its about the Second Amendment and going to church on Sunday. My ten dollars an hour may not go far but it still speaks volumes. I'll be taking my car else where for repairs. And Dana, your not fooling this Joe Momma with that farm. Read my lips: Farm Tax Credits!!!!
David writes:
Oldman, you are crazy! Just wait, when and if he does get in office, you will be shafted just like the rest of the people. He is just like Hitler when he started out! It is a shame that there are so many non Americans like you in this world! VOTE NO Obama!
Buhmiester writes:
Now that I know about Dana's "secret"... I guess I'll take my car to Steve's Frame & Body next time.
bo stinks writes:
I say we all vote for Barack Hussein Obama. Then if the country goes to h**, then we can all blame each other including Mr. Snodgrass.
Additionally, local talk radio station KZRG has been attacking Mr. Snodgrass all day & even set up a hate blog dedicated to Dana's ad.
Why all the outrage? Because the ads work. Dana shared with Lee Hirsch that Republicans had been coming up to him & sharing that they were on the fence, but after seeing his ad are voting for Obama! We have them on the run in Missouri, they want to scare us off the air, but this is the time that we redouble our efforts & show our support for the people who have courageously shared their stories with the 'Local Voices' team.
Dana & all of the Local Voices participants have taken a courageous stand for Obama, while living in small towns in Red America. Joplin is a town of 49,000 & heavily GOP. Sharing his story for Obama threatens his business & livelihood. I'm hoping some people on this list live near, or know others who live near Joplin & can send Dana some support for his business. Also, if you wish to send supportive comments along I will gather them for Dana so he knows that he is not alone & that his story is touching people all over the country. Lastly, I would encourage any positive comments you wish to make on the Joplin Globe site.
So now it comes to this: We're in the final days to get these ads on the air. I can buy network airtime through Friday for our ads in Missouri, Ohio & Nevada. We need your support. The GOP hatemongers want to scare us off, let's turn their hate into hope now by airing these ads even more!
Visit the dedicated Local Voices site to see all of our ads in this series. Share this work with anyone you know. These ads work, there is still time to help us turn Missouri, Ohio & Nevada blue! Visit TruthandHope.org to see all of our projects.
For some more good news, read & rec this wonderful interview with Alicia Dwyer who directed the Ohio 'Local Voices' ads today on Laist.
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Here are some of the ads in the series:
Dana Snodgrass of Joplin, MO:
Barclay Hastings of Columbus, OH:
Sandy Austin is a Native American woman living with her son on the Paiute-Shoshone Reservation outside Fallon Nevada:
**If you're interested in buying one of Sandy's Obama bracelets, email me at eugene at truthandhope dot org for her contact details.
Darrell Hanschen of Jackson, MO talking about healthcare:
Darrell again talking about Race:
Thank you for all of your help to date. On the 4th we celebrate, on the 5th we rest. For now, please help us get these ads on the air, they will make a difference!
Thank you for all that you do,
Eugene Hedlund
Founder/Chair
TruthandHope.Org PAC