LOL..Look what the RNCC sent me!

[w8liftinglady]

How I got on their mailing list,I'll never know...they are scared





Dear NRCC activist,

Speaking as an insider on congressional campaigns across the country, I am very concerned with the current political climate for Republicans. If the elections were held tomorrow, I believe the Democrats could take control of Congress.


Right now, at least 91 Republican congressional districts are under attack by liberal special interest groups across the country. These groups, often 527’s, are giving the Democrats just the help they need to systematically destroy the campaigns of Republicans.

The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are raising unprecedented amounts of money at a record pace. For the first time in recent history, the DCCC is millions of dollars ahead of us with cash on hand. This is a huge warning sign to me that we are in trouble if we do not act quickly.

The Democrats are positioning themselves for a mid-term election takeover and want nothing more than to eliminate our Republican Congressional Majority and destroy the Republican agenda.

While the DCCC is fundraising and helping their Congressional candidates, the left-wing special interest groups are focused on systematically attacking our Republican Congressional candidates. These special interest groups are smearing Republican candidates’ records and reputations with no concern for the truth.

A few of the many candidates under attack by the special interests in all types of media include:

Representative John Sweeney of New York has been attacked with radio ads from the American Civil Liberties Union as well as receiving negative attention from Citizen Action, the Sierra Club and MoveOn.org.
Representative Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania took harsh criticism from numerous groups including MoveOn.org, Working Families Win, Voices for Working Families and Campaign for a Cleaner Congress.
Representative Chris Chocola of Indiana has been attacked by $170,000 worth of ads from the left-wing MoveOn.org.
As liberal special interest groups and 527’s pour money into targeted districts, the spending discrepancy between Democrats and Republicans continues to grow rapidly.

It is rumored that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has purchased at least $50 million dollars worth of media time with nationwide networks for the fall. That means at least $50 million dollars of anti-Republican advertising will flood the airways over the next 100 days. Not only is there nothing we can do to stop them, we do not have the resources to counteract that much spending. That is why I need your help.

I have never before seen Republicans in such tight races and if we do not act now, we will lose control of Congress this fall.

I need your help today. Our committee is working day and night to provide support to Republican candidates, but it is impossible to answer the DCCC and un-regulated liberal special interest spending without your most generous contribution today at this link. Our committee exists solely on donations from Republicans like you; if we do not have your support right now, our candidates will not have the resources they need leading up to Election Day.

Less than 100 days remain until Election Day. We have to respond to the Democrats and their liberal special interest groups’ fundraising and spending. We cannot wait another day; we must act now. Please go to this link today and help our party in this time of need.

Sincerely,



Mike McElwain
Political Director
National Republican Congressional Committee

P.S. In a little over three months, we must defeat the Democrats on Election Day. But, as of right now, we will not succeed without your immediate help at this secure link. The Democrats and special interest groups will only continue to surpass Republicans in fundraising and spending unless you go to this link and help us today. Thank you.


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[Swamp Rat]

1. Let's send them tea bags!

[YDogg]

2. Tea bag 'em?

[longship]

4. I love it -- Tea bags it is!

Somebody needs to start the Repug Tea Bag Project

[w8liftinglady]

6. that's a great idea!

[Norquist Nemesis]

33. Phenominal idea!!!

I love it!

[MrCoffee]

13. Fantastic Idea!!!

Why didn't anyone think of that sooner? Brilliant!

[acmejack]

16. Tea bags

Much classier than bricks, but it costs them less....

[MrCoffee]

19. The Revolution is coming to a Congress near you!

What better way to let them know that their days are numbered? If only I had any clue how to work these Internet tubes, I'd get a website up.

[Swamp Rat]

24. And why not use them first?

I will send them USED tea bags (or crappy brands of new tea) and put my own labels on them.

[Cleita]

46. I'm there.

I drink tea in the morning instead of coffee. I will save all those soggy little pillows to send them.

[Swamp Rat]

48. Somebody brought up health codes, so I am not sure that is a good idea.

After all, they might accuse us of "biological terra" or something. I am always thinking about recycling so that's why I mentioned sending used ones, but if we can find a cheap brand that would probably be best.

[EFerrari]

58. Hats off, Swamp Rat.

[lisainmilo]

26. TEABAGS

I think this is a fantastic idea....can we really pull together to do this??? Where do you want to send them? STOP THE MADNESS....VOTE DEMOCRAT!

[MrCoffee]

27. Send 'em straight to the RNC

How long would it take for them to figure it out? Just a teabag in an envelope. I would get behind this idea in a heartbeat.

[Ghost in the Machine]

47. oh, the irony just *kills* me! MrCoffee endorsing tea bags!

This is a great idea! Count me in for sure.

[Swamp Rat]

30. Send them here:

"You may also send contributions via mail payable to the Republican National Committee at
310 First Street, SE, Washington DC 20003."

https://www.gop.com/Contribute /

I'm going to send them tea bags with my own labels!

[MrCoffee]

28. TEABAG mailing address

Straight from the RNC website..."You may also send contributions via mail payable to the Republican National Committee at 310 First Street, SE, Washington DC 20003"

Sounds like the place to send them. Any other ideas?

[Swamp Rat]

32. Make your own labels

[lisainmilo]

37. where to send tea bags and when

I want to send mine to GW himself...@ 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
In 1773 the dumping of the tea started the American Revolution.....to me this would signify the New American Revolution...... anyone with me on this?? I was thinking next week...August 16, 2006.
Let me know....of course I am sending used tea bags....to represent my disgust with this administation.

[MrCoffee]

38. The Sons of Liberty

I think spamming the RNC with teabags as a symbol of the November Revolution is a fantastic idea. I'd love to help organize a massive assault on RNC HQ (the Evil Lair) by thousands of people.

[mom cat]

43. I will send them the tags off my tea bags. I am too cheap and too broke

to send them the tea bags themselves.

[Patchuli]

55. Surely you can spare one teabag?

It's just the symbolism to 'dump the tea' so to speak.

[mom cat]

60. OK! I'll do it for the revolution! The Second American Revolution!

[lisainmilo]

41. teabags

I have posted information about sending teabags www.johnlisainmilo.com . I hope you will participate and send information to your friends. This was a last minute decision...but lots of positive feedback. It is a symbolic gesture and helps to band us together. Thanks for your support. I will be sending unused teabags due to health codes...

[Swamp Rat]

42. Good point about health codes.

So, let's find the cheapest brand of tea to send.

I think the date is a bit premature. We need a lot more time for this to gather steam - the more people the bigger the impact.



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WE ARE TAKING OUR COUNTRY BACK

In 1773 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION began with the dumping of the tea into Boston Harbor. The NEW AMERICAN REVOLUTION is about to begin. On AUGUST 16, 2006, we are asking for your support by sending your UNUSED (HEALTH CODES) teabags to Washington.
Send to:

RNC AT 310 FIRST STREET, SE WASHINGTON DC 20003
or send to:

GW 1600 PENNSLYVANIA NW, WASHINGTON DC 20500.
Let them know ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...Let them know..... Democrats will prevail and we will take our country back!! Thanks for you support.

http://www.johnlisainmilo.com/

[rosesaylavee]

59. Awesome, Swamprat. Just awesome. n/t

[yardwork]

51. Swamp Rat - I love you!

This is a brilliant idea. I'll look up tea companies and try to find a BLUE company that deserves our support.

[yardwork]

52. Wiki list of tea companies in the U.S.

Now, which of these companies deserve our support?

United States

Loose tea and tea bags

* Adagio Teas
* Bigelow
* Celestial Seasonings
* The Coffee Bean
* Expedition Tea Company
* Good Earth Teas
* Harney and Sons
* Lipton
* Luzianne
* Peet's Coffee & Tea
* The Republic Of Tea
* Stash Tea
* Tazo
* Tea Forte
* TeaGschwendner
* Tetley
* Twinings
* Upton Tea
* The Simple Leaf

[Swamp Rat]

56. That is an even BETTER idea!!! ... Buy BLUE!!!

yardwork

[MallRat]

3. Translation: "Give us money, or... or... or... we'll lose!"

Reading this letter, I don't see a single word about WHY the recipient should support GOP congressional candidates. National security... taxes... the economy... nothing. They're not even bothering to make an argument and state their case for reelection.

They're only playing one trope: give us money, or the evil liberals will win.

Hardly an inspiring plea for action. They're truly, really, genuinely in trouble, folks.

[Demeter]

5. Poor Babies! Emphasis on Baby

If the GOP can afford to support the GOP party and the greens, then they aren't really poor, are they? After gutting the Treasury and tripling (or more) the National Debt for their own enrichment, they can afford to lose a few.

[democrank]

7. Boo freakin` hoo.

I`m crying huge tears.

[NanceGreggs]

8. They REALLY don't get it, do they?

"The Democrats are positioning themselves for a mid-term election takeover and want nothing more than to eliminate our Republican Congressional Majority and destroy the Republican agenda."

It's not the fact that the Democrats want to destroy the Republican agenda -- it's the fact that people who are suffering, financially and otherwise, as a result of the 'Republican agenda' have had enough!

I wonder how many formerly-loyal GOP voters are sending these letters back to them, with the note: "You need money? Go get it from all the billionaires you've given tax breaks to at my expense!"

[calimary]

57. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to destroy the

republi-CON agenda. That's what every loyal, patriotic, democracy-loving, freedom-loving American should be doing, 24/7. For the sake of what's left of our country, our self-respect, our Constitution, our standing around the world, our future, it's an absolute imperative. PRIORITY ONE.

I really like this tea bag idea! And I'm a bigtime tea drinker, so we've got lots of different kinds of tea around here.

[BOSSHOG]

9. The Liberal Special Interest? Saving the Constitution

"Destroy the republican agenda?" What's wrong with that?

[gratuitous]

10. The NRCC may or may not be scared

But they'd sure like their donors to be scared so they pungle up more money. The sad thing about this is that they'll scam a bunch of otherwise good people into sending them money they can't afford. If Scaife or Koch money is wasted, I don't really give a flying fig. But the thought of some scared granny in Alabama or some poor janitor in North Dakota sending money to these assholes just pisses me off.

[Renew Deal]

11. Now is this a ploy to raise money

or are they as desperate as they sound?

[hootinholler]

49. It's a ploy...

While true the RNCC is behind the DCCC in fundraising, the RNC is still about 2:1 over the DNC, IIRC from a recent NPR report.

-Hoot

[ps1074]

12. Wow, for once they say most of the truth

Speaking as an insider on congressional campaigns across the country, I am very concerned with the current political climate for Republicans. If the elections were held tomorrow, I believe the Democrats could take control of Congress. - true

Right now, at least 91 Republican congressional districts are under attack by liberal special interest groups across the country. These groups, often 527’s, are giving the Democrats just the help they need to systematically destroy the campaigns of Republicans. - true

The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are raising unprecedented amounts of money at a record pace. For the first time in recent history, the DCCC is millions of dollars ahead of us with cash on hand. This is a huge warning sign to me that we are in trouble if we do not act quickly. - - true

The Democrats are positioning themselves for a mid-term election takeover and want nothing more than to eliminate our Republican Congressional Majority and destroy the Republican agenda. - very, very true

While the DCCC is fundraising and helping their Congressional candidates, the left-wing special interest groups are focused on systematically attacking our Republican Congressional candidates. These special interest groups are smearing Republican candidates’ records and reputations with no concern for the truth. - half true - these groups atack the republican record and inform the voters about the republican position on the issues

It is rumored that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has purchased at least $50 million dollars worth of media time with nationwide networks for the fall. That means at least $50 million dollars of anti-Republican advertising will flood the airways over the next 100 days. Not only is there nothing we can do to stop them, we do not have the resources to counteract that much spending. - true

I have never before seen Republicans in such tight races and if we do not act now, we will lose control of Congress this fall.
- true

Less than 100 days remain until Election Day. We have to respond to the Democrats and their liberal special interest groups’ fundraising and spending. We cannot wait another day; we must act now. Please go to this link today and help our party in this time of need - true

Can you believe it? There is more truth than lies in this letter.

[sinkingfeeling]

14. They don't need much money...just enough to pay the vote counting

corporations.

[MamaBear]

15. They may be afraid

But I think it more likely that they want their supporters to be afraid, afraid, afraid of the big, bad Librul machine that will take power and then come for their guns.

If any of their partisans have a lick of sense, they might be nervous about payback when the Dems take over again.

I doubt the power Republicans are afraid tho, since they still control the redistricting process, and the voting machines.

Fear sells even better than sex, in politics.

w8liftinglady. Nice to see you in the daytime

[w8liftinglady]

18. Hi,mamabear!are you staying cool?

[MamaBear]

25. Yeah. My office has AC

Have to brave the sullen heat soon, tho. LOL. Supposed to be over pretty soon; storms on the way. Whew!

[RandomKoolzip]

17. "Special Interest Spending?@!"

What, Halliburton ISN'T a special interest? How about Exxon?

[maxrandb]

20. LOL. Bitch about "negative" advertising, but not a word about hate radio

"It is rumored that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has purchased at least $50 million dollars worth of media time with nationwide networks for the fall. That means at least $50 million dollars of anti-Republican advertising will flood the airways over the next 100 days. Not only is there nothing we can do to stop them, we do not have the resources to counteract that much spending. That is why I need your help."

Those mean Democrats will flood the airwaves with $50M. However, since AM radio is pretty much a 24/7/365 "in-kind" contribution to the Republican Party, I think the Dems need even more money. I'm stroking a check to the DNC today.

I'll even make a deal with the Repukes, remove Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levine, Neal Boortz, Michael Savage, Bill O'Reily, Glen Beck, and every "cookie-cutter" local Republican promoter and apologist from radio and TV for the next 4 months, and I may stop giving money to the Democrats.

[EC]

21. If I were a Republican and got this letter

I'd wonder why so many people were backing the Dems and look into it and end up joining them...Don't these people ever wonder why so many others are joining up with their foes?

[cynatnite]

22. We've got a guy...Richard Roberts, I think his name is...

His radio spots almost make me lose control of the car. They're ENTIRELY about school prayer, gay marriage and being a christian nation.

[OnionPatch]

23. Isn't it funny how our side has "special interest groups"

so their side must then be just regular people....

Here is a quick list off the top of my head of Republican Special Interest Groups:

Homophobes
Racists
Multimillionaires/billionaires
Pharmaceutical Companies
Insurance Companies
Oil Companies
Dumbasses

[Hippo_Tron]

29. I would send them the following letter

Dear Mr. McEelwain

Thank-you for your informative letter about the state of Republican congressional incumbents. I will make sure to send a check to all of the following organizations: MoveOn.org, Working Families Win, Voices for Working Families, The American Civil Liberties Union, Citizen Action, the Sierra Club, and Campaign for a Cleaner Congress.

It is my hope that we can continue to work together to make this a better country.

[tbyg52]

61. There you go!

I love the idea of sending tea bags, but, face it, it will only make any sort of difference (other than satisfaction for the sender, which I must say I would certainly feel) if it makes the MSM, and what are the chances of *that*? (Hey, does anyone have any good ideas on how to make that happen?)

[WCGreen]

31. Where is the address.....

Never mind....

[warrens]

34. Agenda?

What agenda? Fucking up shit is NOT an agenda. I'd love to hear this assmonkey explain exactly what the Repukes stand for. After "no taxes for the rich," he wouldn't have a fucking thing to say.

[MrCoffee]

35. Teabags

Does this idea have legs? I'd be more than happy to do some groundwork if people think it'll go somewhere. Maybe I'm just getting overexcited. Where's that damn ritalin?

[guinivere]

44. lol Maybe just lay off the coffee for a few hours, Mr. Coffee.

It's a fabulous idea.

I will start my teabag mailing this weekend.

[Justice Is Comin]

36. Hey pukes, that tear jerking crock of crap

landed off course. But don't worry, we'll spread the word for you.

[MrCoffee]

39. Boston Tea Party

Attention Patriots! On December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty, a group of 150 residents of Boston lead by Samuel Adams stormed Griffin’s Wharf and dumped 342 crates of tea into Boston Harbor, an act of rebellion known the world over as the Boston Tea Party.

In honor of their action, and in order to signal to the current King George and his cronies that the November Revolution is at hand, we call on all GOOD PATRIOTS to send tea to D.C.! That’s right, it’s TEA PARTY TIME!!

Save those used tea bags, ladies and gentlemen, and put them to a NOBLE CAUSE. Send your tea bags to the Republican National Committee at 310 First Street, SE, Washington DC 20003. Let’s dump our tea in their laps!!

[chat_noir]

40. or write IMPEACH BUSH on them...

[Tinksrival]

45. Could this have been deliberately sent to Democrats

as a ploy to convince them the Dems don't need anymore money? Something smells! I really don't think the Dems have raised more than greedy Repubs! They may be desperate but they're still snakes!

[MzNov]

50. Especially when Rep. Senators from OK are switching parties

do ya think, you NeoCon turds?

I smell sweet victory around the corner . . .

and didya see the Lamont Victory poll? Ned 54%; HoJo 41%. Yaaaahooooooooo

[lisainmilo]

53. Have we come up with a date yet for our Tea Party

I am trying to get a coordinated effort for effect...lol...hoping they will recieve thousands of teabags at once...... Are we sticking with August 16.....I have even e mailed Sen John Edwards and Howard Dean....Please let me know....in meantime I will stick with August 16.

[grannylib]

54. I am SO in...we need another revolution!

Talk about projection...

"These special interest groups are smearing Republican candidates’ records and reputations with no concern for the truth."




Who the hell are they trying to kid??? Can we say...Swifties for Smear?? Can we say...KKKarl Rover the Attack Dog?? Can we say...The RNC itself??? Holy flurking schnitt...

Tea bags it is.

[4_TN_TITANS]

62. Who da rat??? YOU da rat......

Very creative Swamp Rat (like we'd expect any less from you)....

[LiberalEsto]

63. use the POSTAGE PAID return envelopes

and it will cost them money too!

Mwa ha ha.