I can't believe this one. I just got a fundraising e-mail from Brian Wolff at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee bragging about all the good things the Democrats did today by passing the supplemental spending bill and asking me to send in more cash to reward them for today's good work.
Is he really that clueless?
The e-mail and my response after the break.
From the DCCC
Breaking News: Because of your help, the House just passed legislation that will go to the White House that includes critical issues Democrats have been fighting for including: canceling the President's blank check in Iraq, raising the minimum wage, and increased funding for military health care and veterans' benefits, and help for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Dear Tod,
THEN:
Two weeks ago, President Bush vetoed our legislation to demand accountability in Iraq and declared he would only sign a bill without any accountability for his management of the war.
NOW:
Now, the President has agreed to accountability and reporting provisions. That means for the first time we can force the President to be held accountable for his endless war in Iraq. We canceled the President's blank check in Iraq.
Why the sudden change? It's because of you that we have taken this first important step. You stood with us here at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) every step of the way. You signed petitions against the President's failed policies, spoke out on the need to change course in Iraq, and wrote letters-to-the-editors in support of the issues Americans care about.
As the President's resistance shows, there is no quick and easy way to end this war.
As Speaker Pelosi said today about the vote, "This debate will go on." Democrats believe ending this war is a step-by-step process and today marks a significant step in this direction.
I will need your help again to take the next step in our fight to end this war. Tomorrow, Democrats in the House will announce a new plan to bring legislation forward that includes timetables.
They will need your help to make this a reality. Together, we have come this far and I know together we can do even more. It will take both sides working together to truly bring this war to a successful and responsible end. That's why I need you to do even more to speak out and voice your support. You can do so at our DCCC Iraq Resource Center.
Today marks a new beginning for America. We took a step forward together as a nation - away from the failures of the President's policies and toward a more hopeful time. Democrats are committed to redeploying our troops and ending the war in Iraq once and for all. Our commitment will never change and our dedication will never stop.
I hope I can count on your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brian Wolff
Executive Director
I'm guessing that they don't accept direct replies to the mass e-mails but I sent one anyway.
This is outrageous. I have just followed the link to remove my address from future mailings.
The capitulation on Iraq today was a disgrace. For anybody to brag about that and ask for money because you are proud of today's vote is clueless beyond words. This was a bad day for the Democratic Party, for the country, and especially for the troops still in harm's way. Most Democrats in the House voted against the measure, as they should have. Your solicitation is really disgusting.
I feel like I just smacked a puppy with a rolled up newspaper but this was really dumb. It's like getting a note stuck in your front door: "I just ran over your dog. Aren't you proud of me? Wouldn't you like to send me some money?"