We don't know about you, but we are more than mildly annoyed every time The President tells us what the American people want. I mean, no one has asked me, and I am very definitely a card-carrying member of this ultimate special interest group.
What to do? Beside the obvious remedy that will be available in November of 2012, you can drop the Pres an email (Hey, let technology work for you) by clicking here: YO, MR.PRESIDENT. No disrespect meant, he was a community organizer.
A few pointers, however.
Be sure to identify yourself as one of The American People. Even better, indicate that you are part of the subset that votes.
Be brief and concise. Short declarative statements are best. The Pres is much too busy to read long treatises, no matter how well constructed. So many vacations, so little time. So get to the point and hit it hard and plain.
Once you get started, move on to the other co-conspirators. Drop an email to your senator(s) and congressman.
For Example: Senator Scott Brown If anyone needs the encouragement and support, Senator Brown, as the Bay State's lone Republican on the state's legislative delegation, needs to hear the love. Go Scott!
keep going.
To find other Senatorial emails, search U.S. SENATE
For Congressmen, search; USCONGRESS
Don't stop now. Consider contacting legislators who serve in key chairs, like House Speaker John Boehner and Republican Minority leader Mitch McConnell. It also doesn't hurt to include those in the opposite party. Harry Reid may not be thrilled to hear from Republicans, but we need to let folks like him think a bit before speaking for the American people.
Admittedly, this might seem like a small step to take, but if enough of us take the time to pass on our views, they may just start to get the idea that they don't, in fact, speak for all of us. At the least, you will feel a little better. Don't curse the darkness, light a match.
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