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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:25 PM
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I just finished sending my 100th email (today) to Katie Couric.
Edited on Thu Jan-26-06 01:27 PM by MrsGrumpy
In each one I have told her that I have basically been watching NBC all day for her clarification of the facts surround Abramoff's donations. Seeing as it is personally and politically, not to mention professionally damaging to speak about that which we have not researched in any way shape or form, one would think we should be hearing from her at any moment. I plan to continue doing this every 10 minutes today.
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BlueEyedSon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:26 PM
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1. You go, Mrs!!!!
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:29 PM
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3. Paste and send...Paste and send....
And then go back to washing the ceiling. ;) Take a break, paste and send. :hi:
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AX10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:26 PM
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2. Boycott NBC.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:37 PM
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4. Yeah, MrsGrumpy! Good job! Pls. let us know
if she deigns to respond! :thumbsup: :hi:
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:49 PM
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12. I sure will. I know there are a lot of us emailing. Hopefully they will
either reply, or make good on Ms. Couric's comment. :hi:
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CrazyOrangeCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:37 PM
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5. You rock, lady!!! n/t
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ellenfl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:39 PM
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6. she's probably programmed her email to junk your
Edited on Thu Jan-26-06 01:40 PM by ellenfl
messages by now. post the guts of your email and maybe some of us can send to her as well. we can sign our emails as 'mrs. grumpy'!

ellen fl
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:46 PM
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9. It is the exact same comment every time. I'm thinking of changing it in a
little while:

Dear Ms. Couric,

I am concerned. This morning, watching your show, I witnessed you telling the current chair of the DNC-and the viewing audience-that you were going to clarify come comments he had made. Gov. Dean had challenged, and categorically denied your claim that Jack Abramoff had made donations to Democratic campaigns as well as Republican. You made a comment on clarifying the story for the viewer ship. I am still waiting. One would think that a woman of your professional standing would have 1. Done a few minutes of research before your interview or 2. Cited the source for your claim, and most definitely 3. Made this clarification as soon as humanly possible to avoid misleading the public, many of whom trust you for the truth.

I will continue to wait,

Thank you,

XXXXXX X XXXXX
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shance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:40 PM
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7. Great MG* Please give us the email address so we can as well.
n/t
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:48 PM
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11. [email protected]
Have at it! :hi: :yourock:
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Batgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:43 PM
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8. What a fighter, glad you are on our side
But I'm almost more impressed with the fact that you're washing your ceiling. I can't think of a single instance where I've done anything that radical.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:49 PM
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14. ROFL. MrG just quit smoking. I'm trying to "freshen" things up.
:hi:
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Armstead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:47 PM
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10. Good for you _ We have to respond to thee people with the Truth
We have to become more pro-active in letting these people know that they can;t kep getting away with lazt reporting and regugitating GOP talking points any more.

We are AT LEAST half of the nation and we deserve to be treated with respct by the media.
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:49 PM
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13. They're probably working on your restraining order,
but I like your spirit. NGU!
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:50 PM
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15. No threats, only questions. They slap a restraining order on me for
asking Ms. Couric to make good on her comment, and I'm calling Dan Rather. :hi:
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onenote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:51 PM
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16. do you expect nbc to interrupt the soaps and have her come on?
I think a lot of emails from different people saying that they will be watching tomorrow for her clarification makes sense and I've sent one now.

But individuals sending 100s emails all day long to someone who isn't going to be on the air again tomorrow seems kind of silly.


onenote
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:55 PM
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18. And you are entitled to your opinion, but, it's 110 now.
Have a great day one note. and yes I do, when they make a comment so completely damaging and untrue...I expect them to clarify. After all, this is the station that pre empted those very same soaps to bring you Clinton's penis ad nauseum.

You do your thing. I'll do mine.
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corporate_mike Donating Member (812 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:54 PM
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17. stop wasting your time
she doesn't read your emails
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:56 PM
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19. corporate_mike, I'm not wasting time. hitting send is nothing. Jamming
inboxes works...ask my brother. And I've got my entire kitchen ceiling clean. You try and have a better day than it appears you are having, okay? Buh-bye now. :hi:
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:06 PM
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22. Corporate or Agent mike? nt
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bmbmd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:57 PM
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20. Don't just send it to NBC-
send it to CBS news. They still have time to change their minds.
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RB TexLa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 01:59 PM
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21. I thought NBC's "Today Show" was about cats that raise hampsters


And stuff like that
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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:08 PM
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23. Right on, Mrs. Grumpy. Hold her feet to the fire!
Peace.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:11 PM
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24. i wrote an email. and then i called. they disconnected me
Edited on Thu Jan-26-06 02:11 PM by seabeyond
their voice box is full and says they will give you to a person, then they dump your ass, lol lol. but thank you grumpy for the idea to email.

you are kicking ass

i asked the same question.
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katinmn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:21 PM
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25. I only sent one. You're awesome!
:applause: Keep going!
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:22 PM
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26. *high five*
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otohara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:30 PM
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27. You Got Me Beat By 98
way to go mrs.G
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carolinalady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:36 PM
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28. Msnbc just replied on TV-stated no money directly from Abramoff
or his wife, but then released RNC statement: Bottom line is Dems have received Abramoff related money.
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:46 PM
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30. WMD .... ... ... related activities
Same BS
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Supersedeas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 03:09 PM
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36. Programs of Mass Disruption - Corporate Lipstick Katie earns her check
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Armstead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:49 PM
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32. Indian money -- They always have
That's one of the lazy sloppy examples of the media.

If Indian tribes that have donated to Democrats for years continue to donate to democrats after retaining Abramoff, that is not "related."

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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:45 PM
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29. You're gonna get busted for annoying her on the internets.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:50 PM
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33. And then I'm going to tell Dan Rather why I did it.
:hi:
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 03:03 PM
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35. PM me for bail bond $. I gotcher back.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 04:24 PM
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39. That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me all day.
:hi:
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wicket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 02:49 PM
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31. Hey MrsGrumpy!
:yourock: :D
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Uncle Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 03:00 PM
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34. MrsGrumpy
I salute you.:patriot:
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Oilwellian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 03:18 PM
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37. You have me beat by 99
Edited on Thu Jan-26-06 03:19 PM by George Oilwellian
And if you check your email, you probably have 100 electronic responses. LOLOL! :D

Anyway, I asked them this question...If IBM is a client of Abramoff, and they donate money to Democrats as well, does that mean the Democrats are tainted? (After the Daily Show, I'll never see the word "tainted" the same again.)
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LizW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-26-06 03:27 PM
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38. Good for you, Mrs.G!
I only e-mailed once this morning.

But I pointed out that Dean had first said that no Democrats took money from Abramoff over two weeks ago on Wolf Blitzer's CNN show, and that it made Couric look unprepared and biased when she didn't know that and presented untrue information. Is it possible that Couric doesn't know about the controversy surrounding the newspaper ombudsman over this very issue?

Where has she been?

Then, when corrected, all she could say was "We'll look into it." She should have looked into it before the interview!
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