I seem to be on the DCCC's mailing list, or one of them, anyway. I never get invited to any strategy sessions, but I do occasionally get urgent bulletins like this one, which landed with a flabby thwock in my inbox today, over the magical name of Al Gore:
Dear Michael,Few things in life are certain, as Al correctly observes, but if there's one sure thing it's desperate begging letters from Democrats, full of hysterical rhetoric about those terrible Republicans. You can expect to hear these notes of concern starting shortly after each electoral cycle is concluded, gradually crescendoing to a Bedlam of brass-lunged geschrei and gevalt shortly before the punters head for the booth again.Few things in life are certain.
But one thing you can count on is that the broad electoral victory Democrats won last November delivered the opportunity to change direction in this country - it is no guarantee....
In his first 100 days, President Obama has stood with us. I hope you will take this opportunity to stand with him. I'm asking you to join me in a special effort, a 100 Days Match Challenge to commemorate President Obama's first 100 days in office.
April 30th marks the end of the President's first 100 days and the April filing deadline for the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Media pundits and political analysts will use this deadline to evaluate the strength of support for President Obama and his agenda for change. And, just as important, a strong showing by Democrats will put Republicans on notice that their stonewalling tactics will only elect more Democrats in 2010.
I urge you to take advantage of this special opportunity to have your contribution to the DCCC tripled and to show the world you stand with President Obama at this critical moment.
Al hasn't even started out pianissimo here; I would say this is mezzo-forte. Does he have the chops to keep cranking up the volume over the next year and a half? I bet he has.
The whole smarmy text, a fine example of its genre, is below the jump. I especially value the obligatory appeal to "smartness". The Democrats: the party for people who are smart -- but who never learn.
Complete text:
Dear Michael,
Few things in life are certain.
But one thing you can count on is that the broad electoral victory Democrats won last November delivered the opportunity to change direction in this country - it is no guarantee.
And, no one said we weren't going to have to fight for it each and every day. We can take time today on Earth Day to renew our fight and reflect on the reasons we voted for hope and change.
It's time to put change into action.
It's up to us. In his first 100 days, President Obama has stood with us. I hope you will take this opportunity to stand with him. I'm asking you to join me in a special effort, a 100 Days Match Challenge to commemorate President Obama's first 100 days in office.
April 30th marks the end of the President's first 100 days and the April filing deadline for the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Media pundits and political analysts will use this deadline to evaluate the strength of support for President Obama and his agenda for change. And, just as important, a strong showing by Democrats will put Republicans on notice that their stonewalling tactics will only elect more Democrats in 2010.
I urge you to take advantage of this special opportunity to have your contribution to the DCCC tripled and to show the world you stand with President Obama at this critical moment.
Make a 100 Days Match Gift today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1. http://www.dccc.org/earthday6
I can tell you that President Obama has signaled in the strongest possible terms that he intends to take bold steps and harness innovative resources to solve the climate crisis. Not only that, but Speaker Pelosi has said she will personally shepherd climate legislation through.
But neither of them can do it alone - and the clock is ticking. We need a strong Democratic Majority in Congress and the widespread support of concerned Americans like you.
Make a 100 Days Match Gift today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1. http://www.dccc.org/earthday6
In President Obama's first 100 days, he has set a profound new course for our economy, our country and our planet. He's been working 24/7 with our Democrats in Congress to enact the legislation that will strengthen our economy, reform health care and address climate change.
But, true to form, Republicans have reacted by voting "NO" every step of the way. We cannot allow them to continue to throw partisan roadblocks in the way of forward-thinking legislation for which courageous Democrats are fighting and that our country desperately needs at this critical time.
I am making this personal appeal to you because I know how much it matters to have a strong FEC filing at this critical time. It is up to us to demonstrate that the Democratic Party is ready, willing and able to lead the country forward - with money in the bank and people like you willing to stand and fight.
Make a 100 Days Match Gift today and your gift will be matched 2-to-1. http://www.dccc.org/earthday6
We cannot allow the Republican Party to block President Obama's smart course for the future. I can't say it with any more urgency: please take advantage of the 100 Days Match by making a generous gift to the DCCC before April 30. Thank you. http://www.dccc.org/earthday6
Sincerely,
Al Gore
Comments (2)
god that gore's
got a striking look to him
glad he's on mother earth's side
and of course ....the party of the new deal
Posted by op | April 22, 2009 4:25 PM
Posted on April 22, 2009 16:25
You underestimate Al Gore at your peril.
Not only does he have the chops to keep cranking up the volume, but I'd dare say that Mr. Ozone probably goes up to 11.
Posted by Mike Flugennock | April 22, 2009 4:32 PM
Posted on April 22, 2009 16:32