What Will You Do If DCCC Pulls Ads Because Repukes Are

[ChiciB1]

throwing a hissy fit?? I've seen very little backbone in years from Democrats and fully expect them to back down. What should WE do???

[Dr Fate]

1. I'll GASP in suprise. (NOT) I FULLY expect them pull a Durbin.

They will pull the ad, probably give a simpering, tearful apology as well.

[acmejack]

10. Really? I think Emmanuel will stand fast.

I don't like him very much, but I think this is his money moment. I'll bet he sticks to his guns and doesn't budge a single inch. If hangs tough, I'll break my own rule and send him $25.00 and tell him why. Despite the fact I still hold a grudge over Illinois CD-6.

[Dr Fate]

12. You have convinced me to send him a check if that proves to be true.

I'll send him a check with my reason for doing so if you are right.

Deal?

[acmejack]

20. Fair enough!

Hope we have the opportunity to get poorer. They have to hold the line this time, no more wimping, especially now.

[Dr Fate]

33. See post #26- spineless DEMS saved me some money once again.

n/t

[LincolnMcGrath]

35. Has this been confirmed?

[CPMaz]

36. Well, if it's still there, it isn't anywhere it can be easily found...

eom

[ChiciB1]

37. No Matter... I Say Write Them And Let Them Know How You Feel!

Since you posted the link and wrote, I also wrote and sent the link to my other email friends who aren't here at DU!

So everyone else, just write them for the hell of it! If they pulled it, for shame.... if not, give them support!

[rzemanfl]

2. What can we do? If these folks wimp on this one, we have no

representation at all.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Preemptive action.

Contact the DCCC right now, before they are tempted to weaken (again). Tell them if they cave in to the GOP's whining and pull the ads they will never get another damn dime from you.

[ChiciB1]

5. I Blew Them Off Recently.... Need A Quick Link To Emmanuel... n/t

[CPMaz]

4. I'm having trouble finding the spot

that's at the root of the latest uproar.

Does anybody have a working link to it, or have an emailable version?

If you do, please email to {deleted on edit - I already get enough spam :) }

Thanks!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UurfouWoqs&search=flag%20coffin

[CPMaz]

7. Thanks!!

eom

[SaveElmer]

8. Roll my eyes...

Not important enough to take any more action that that. Why make it an even bigger story than it is (not that big).

[Dr Fate]

15. Yeah- why remind people about deaths in Iraq- it's "not that big"

I mean, the media refuses to show those coffins too- let's follow their shining example.

[SaveElmer]

17. The issue under discussion is not the war...

But the political commercial and the reaction we should have if it is pulled. That issue alone is not big enough to turn into a internacine political war played out on the national news.

[Dr Fate]

32. Flat wrong- the CONTENT of the ad is indeed about the war.

It is an all encompassing, major issue, involving life or death.

For some, refusal to fully discuss or to be aggressive on the issue of war is fine.

For others, it is not.

Sorry- but I'm focusing on the CONTENT of the ad, not the general existence of one ad or another.

[LiberalPartisan]

9. Who's throwing a hissy fit?

This is EXACTLY the kind of ad they would produce. But who on the wrong side is whining? Please post some reports etc...

[CPMaz]

11. Try this to start....

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/news_theswamp/2006/07/flagdraped_coff.html#more

[ChiciB1]

16. Didn't You See All The Repukes Lined Up Condemning The Ads

yesterday?? I can't remember ALL of them, but they were out there in CLUMPS taking turns to get to the "mike" and denouncing the Democrats for using "soldiers deaths" for political gain!

Keith also had a segment on his show last night. The Repukes are throwing a hissy fit, and it seems Chet Edwards, D, Texas and another Democratic representative from S.C. are calling on Rahm Emmanuel to pull the ads.

I'm sure there will be MORE Dems out there soon...

[acmejack]

23. Boehner made a big deal out of it at the Majority Leader's Weekly Brief!

He full of righteous indignation, his voice was a quiver with barely concealed rage at the thoughtlessness of those dirty democrats as he demanded a speedy apology to all soldier's families.

[liberaldemocrat7]

28. The Republicans should apologize for the 9-11 deaths and Iraq soldiers dea

They provoked the 9-11 attacks and led the drive to invade Iraq which led to 2,500 soldiers deaths and 30,000 Iraqi civilians.

[LittleClarkie]

13. Sadly, a couple of Southern Dems are too

Great.

[CoffeeCat]

14. Most of the Dems...

....aren't doing much about the rise of Fascism and the assault on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

I've given up on most of them.

I highly doubt that they'll do anything, once things get worse--in a very short while. If they aren't brave enough
to speak up when the problems are medium sized, it's unlikely that they'll step up the plate when we've got HUGE, MAJOR
obstacles.

[skeeters2525]

18. I Will Volunteer for Jeb

I will work to elect Jeb Bush President.

Really, of all the issues in the world, this is your bitch.

I don't expect to agree with everything the Democrats do. And why should you.

Take a deep breath and get off the ledge. Democrats are the only hope. Or should we vote for Nader.

[ChiciB1]

21. I Just Asked The Question.... I'm NOT Running Away Myself Even Though

I live in a country, state AND county that seems not to notice that I'm here!

I HAVE to vote for Bill Nelson, but I'll be holding my nose as I go out the door!

[Ian David]

19. They voted for the ad before they voted against it?

Why should we continue to pay to broadcast this ad, when the Repukes have turned it into a huge viral video, and are broadcasting it all over FOR FREE now?

[ChiciB1]

25. Playing It NOW... If It Gets Pulled They'll Be Crowing Like

the cock of the walk! If their bitching and whining gets the ad pulled who's going to see it.

Furthermore, getting it pulled just shows the American people who is willing to kick who in the ass and get away with it! It will just mean that once again all they have to do is say to the Democrats.... JUMP and the Democrats say How High??

[wryter2000]

22. They did pull it, I believe

I'd e-mail if I thought they actually gave a shit about what a Democrat thinks.

[OzarkDem]

24. Show them DeWine's ad w/ burning Twin Towers on 9/11

The GOP is trying to have it both ways, as usual. Let's hope Dems stand up to them.

[Ian David]

29. Can't we just take Bush's ads and change the audio and subtitles? n/t

[alstephenson]

26. The ad has been pulled off the DCCC website, folks. WTF?

Still no backbone (sigh)....

[demosincebirth]

27. No wonder we lose elections. Seriously.

[CPMaz]

30. I just visited the DCCC's site

and sent them a note strongly recommending that they put the ad back up.

Go to http://www.dccc.org/action_center/contact/ to add your voice to the outcry.

[ChiciB1]

34. I Just Wrote Them And Told Them How Disappointed I Am!

Thanks for the link.

I also asked them why THEY can't "for once" just stand up for what they believe in. I'm sure they spent a GREAT deal of money making the ad, but now they just turn tail and sit in the corner.

There was NOTHING wrong with the ad, NOTHING that was any more offensive than what the other side has done over and over and over and over. And it's the truth too! Why should we contribute if they are just going to waste money this way??

Oh, I just have to SHUT UP now before I work myself into a real frenzy!!

They're coming to take me away today, they're coming to take me away! Ho, Ho, Ha, Ha, Hee, Hee! They're coming to take me AWAY!

[LincolnMcGrath]

31. Seriously?

:shrug:

[Carla in Ca]

38. Just contacted the DCCC

I told them I assume they want to remain the minority party.
I'm so frustrated!

[Clarkie1]

39. E-mail the DCCC! I already did!

Whoever decided to pull that ad should be fired!

http://www.dccc.org/action_center/contact /

Here's some ideas for starters!

Coffins (89+ / 0-)
Yes, it is hypocritical. It was the Republican's bad policies, and Bush's misguided leadership that created the circumstances in which our soldiers and Marines are dying. These pictures are not disrespectful - at least, not of the men and women who sacrificed. They simply remind the viewers of the cost of Bush's mistaken policies. And hopefully, they help voters understand that the Administration which bungled all this should be held accountable!

by Wes Clark on Fri Jul 14, 2006 at 01:18:45 PM PDT

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/7/14/1651/99433

[ChiciB1]

41. Thanks For Writing....

We need to show some backbone about this! If all the Democrats do is "run and hide" when the Repukes whine, well you see what has happened so far!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

44. Here's what I wrote:

"So once again, as many of us expected, you caved into the whining from the GOP about your very excellent ad because it contained a few seconds of flag-draped coffins.

What the hell is wrong with you people? No wonder the Democrats keep losing elections! Don't you have any spines at all? There was nothing wrong with that ad -- nothing at all. The coffins are reality and they are there because of what Bush and the Republicans have done. We show the world the truth, the GOP screams "Unfair!" and the Democrats cower, run away and lie by their dish like so many whipped dogs.

Dammit, grow a pair. I am so tired of your feckless, spineless "representation" -- or the lack of it -- that I could scream.

I'm putting my checkbook away until you guys figure out that what we want is leaders who lead."

[ChiciB1]

45. My Response Was A Little Shorter... But I Basically Said The

SAME thing. I also told them that I thought it might be useful if I contacted ALL my friends and tell them to "sit" the 06 election out. Just LET the Repukes have it because if what they keep doing is an indication of what to expect if Dems were to take over, I'm not sure I wanted to be a part of it.

Of course, I WILL vote but just wanted to let them know how I felt. I think we need to keep letting them know how we feel. I also mentioned the fact that IF they were going to spend good money on an ad, then just back down when they encounter any push back, why should they expect any donations from anyone. There's ENOUGH waste going around and if they had that kind of money to throw away they obviously didn't need any extra to burn.

I wrote to my other email friends to tell them to contact DCCC too.

[robcon]

40. Congratulate them

It's a good idea to take down that ad - it was a mistake.

[ChiciB1]

42. Why Do You Feel The Ad Is A Mistake???

When the Repukes have done so so so much hyping about how The Idiot PROTECTED America from attacks, and how patriotic his actions were, then THEY use the backdrop of the towers to spout that PATRIOTISM, how hypocritical of them to call FOUL!!

Democrats have EVERY right to use the scenes of WAR, to show just how destructive and painful it can be. I for one feel the ad NEEDS lots of attention! I have never felt WAR was an answer to anything. Oh sure, many people get to line their pockets, but I'm not one of them. And even if I were, I still think WAR is the last possible option one should EVER take!

And THIS so-called WAR was an invasion anyway!

[LincolnMcGrath]

43. Yes, anytime the GOP can whip up some faux outrage,

The DC dlcentrists should cut and run.

[OhioBlue]

46. What would I do...

Continue working for my local candidates.

[CPMaz]

47. Same here.

Even the one getting some help from the DCCC, because he actually is a good candidate (and wayyyyyy better than the incumbent.)