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Ghost in the Machine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 11:28 PM
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Did someone over at the DCCC screw up? I just got an email from Vice President
Al Gore, soliciting funds for House Dems.

"Dear Doug,

TIME IS RUNNING OUT


For too long the Bush Administration has allowed the truth to be outsourced.

Six years of George W. Bush governing by fear, isolation, and intimidation have taken a tremendous toll on our environment, our families, and our democracy. We can't stop global warming, end the war in Iraq or even thrive as a democracy if we refuse to base our policy debates on facts and thoughtful principled discourse.

I have faith that together we can change the debate.

Time is running out before our June 30th FEC deadline. This deadline matters so much because to create real change, we need strong candidates to run. The strength of your contributions to the DCCC between now and midnight on June 30th will deepen the resolve of Democratic candidates getting ready to run and House Democrats will match your contributions 2-to-1, tripling your impact.

Contribute $35, $50 or more today to the Million Dollar Challenge and House Democrats will match your contributions 2-to-1 TRIPLING your impact before the June 30th deadline.

While we are facing so many long-term challenges, from the climate crisis, to health care, to the war in Iraq it is critical we reverse the damage done to our democracy. With a Democratic Majority, Democrats now have the power to fix and investigate the problems Republicans spent the last six years ignoring.

We are making progress. No longer is the debate in Washington focused on whether or not climate change is real - now it is focused on solutions. House Democrats are working to shape the kind of reforms we need and garner even more attention to this growing crisis.

By contributing today, you can help us to do even more to elect strong Democratic candidates to continue our fight to take this country in a New Direction and ensure lasting change. June 30th is when the DCCC hits its midyear reporting deadline. Potential Democratic candidates – men and women capable of strengthening and expanding the Democratic Majority in the House – will be making their decisions to "run or not run" in the weeks ahead. House Democrats want to show their support and have offered to match all contributions 2-to-1 before the midyear fundraising deadline.

Contribute $35, $50 or more today to the Million Dollar Challenge and House Democrats will match your contributions 2-to-1 TRIPLING your impact before the June 30th deadline.

Thank you for your continued support in our fight for change.

Sincerely,

Al Gore
Vice President

PS: Don't forget that every dollar you contribute will be tripled in value as members of the Democratic House majority contribute $2 for every $1 raised online between now and June 30th. Contribute $35, $50 or more today before the June 30th deadline."


WTF???
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 11:36 PM
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1. Al is entitled to be addressed as "Vice President " forever as a courtesy.
Bill Clinton is also still called "Mr.President".
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Ghost in the Machine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 11:43 PM
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2. I always thought they put the "Former" title in front of it....
but then again, I don't claim to know much, either. :rofl:

:hi:
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 11:47 PM
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3. I don't know much either but I don't think they have to say "former".
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AlGore-08.com Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-28-07 02:23 AM
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7. The media refers to former office holders as "Former Vice President", "Former Senator", etc
So that folks know why a subject is newsworthy or why the person being quoted should be considered an authority on the subject in question.

When the media interviews Walter Mondale, they will introduce him to the audience as "former Vice President Walter Mondale", but when they speak directly to him, they will address him as "Mr. Vice President" or "Vice President Mondale".

And if you write a formal letter to Walter Mondale, you are supposed to begin it "Dear Vice President Mondale" or "Dear Mr. Vice President". If he writes you back, he's entitled to sign himself "Vice President Walter Mondale", but he doesn't have to.
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Phredicles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 11:56 PM
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4. Yes, they messed up: They should have
left off the "Vice":D :P O8)
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-28-07 12:19 AM
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6. exactly. n/t
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Benhurst Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-28-07 12:03 AM
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5. It has been a common courtesy since the founding of the Republic
to refer to individuals using the title of the highest office to which they have been elected.

When the Squatter in Chief leaves the White House, he should be referred to as Governor Bush, assuming he did not steal that office as well.
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-28-07 05:21 AM
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8. I noticed Hannity calling Gingrich "Mr. Speaker" - So annoying...eom
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