Progressive Wednesday

Memorial Day Everyday: End

May 30th, 2007 by Progressive Wednesday

End:

We want this occupation to end. Making a phone call is one way we can make that happen. So, we’d like you to take three minutes out of your day and call your representative in Congress about the aforementioned war-spending bill. They’ve only got a two-year shelf-life so you’re guaranteed that they’ll be a little more concerned about losing their sweet gig than your Senators. If you’re not sure who your representative is, first go to the U.S. Postal Service to find your full 9-digit zip code, then head on over to Project Vote Smart and find out the name of your lucky representative. If you click on their name, you’ll find their contact information.

Before you call, you’ll want to first check this list to see how your rep voted to know which of the following to read when you call.

If they vote to continue funding without a timetable, you can read this when you dial their digits:

I’m a registered voter in Representative [Congressperson’s Last Name] district, and I’m disgusted with their recent vote on the Iraq spending bill. By not mandating a timetable for withdrawal, Representative [Congressperson’s Last Name] essentially is telling me overtly, not tacitly, that [he/she] approves of our occupation of Iraq. This was a so-called “war” built on lies and waged without regard for innocent lives with a staggering price tag to taxpayers like me. Representative [Congressperson’s Last Name] has just upped the cost. If [he/she] hopes to receive my vote in two years, [he/she] will promptly propose new legislation that will de-authorize our obscene occupation of Iraq. Congress authorized the invasion under the War Powers Act and that authorization can be revoked. [Congressperson’s Name] should not wait and let more American soldiers and innocent Iraqis die.

If your representative, by some small miracle, voted against the bill, use this when you give a concerned pissed-off jingle:

I�m a registered voter in Representative [Congressperson’s Last Name] district, and I’m pleased [he/she] voted against the recent war-funding bill. But if [he/she] hopes to receive my vote in two years, [he/she] will promptly propose new legislation that will de-authorize our obscene occupation of Iraq. Congress authorized the invasion under the War Powers Act and that authorization can be revoked. Representative [Congressperson’s Last Name] should not wait and let more American soldiers and innocent Iraqis die.

Sometimes dialing 10-digits can make all the difference.

Photo by this phone-lover.