[OccupyCU] electoral wins

[Michael Weissman]

sounds like a good idea

On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 11:06 AM, <pat.simpson at comcast.net> wrote:

> Well, Perhaps one way to address the concerns raised by Carl is to have a
> rally sometime soon that focuses on three issues: 1) the administration's
> terrorist "war on terror"; 2) protecting social security, medicare and
> other social programs; 3) global warming.
>
> I know that nationally JWJ and other progressive groups are talking about
> organizing local events that address concerns about Obama and the Demsmaking cuts to SS and medicare.  But as we all know cuts to social programs
> are connected (negatively) to how much is spent on the military and
> defense.  At the risk of "watering down" our message, adding global warming
> seems imperative at this point (and the public just might be a bit more
> receptive in the wake of Hurricane Sandy). Besides the extent of federal
> monies available for research and development in the area of sustainability
> are also squeezed the more we spend on warfare.
>
> I think we might be able to bring together several progressive groups in
> town on such an agenda.
>
> Finally, at least for the foreseeable future I will not be attending
> Occupy meetings.  I am putting most of my energy into JWJ and my
> teaching. But I would try and help organize such an event through JWJ and
> whatever other forums/people I have contact with.
>
> Solidarity,
>
> Pat
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From: *"Colan Holmes" <colanholmes at gmail.com>
> *To: *"Stan Waggoner" <swag901 at ymail.com>
> *Cc: *"pat simpson" <pat.simpson at comcast.net>, "Ricky Baldwin" <rbaldwin@
> seiu73.org>, "occupycu" <OccupyCU at lists.chambana.net>
> *Sent: *Wednesday, November 7, 2012 7:19:25 PM
>
> *Subject: *Re: [OccupyCU] electoral wins
>
> Thank you.
>
> Time to ask our elected officials if they care to represent 72-75% of
> the electorate...
>
> Chandler
>
> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Stan Waggoner <swag901 at ymail.com> wrote:
> > Very good news!!
> >
> > From: "pat.simpson at comcast.net" <pat.simpson at comcast.net>
> > To: Ricky Baldwin <rbaldwin at seiu73.org>
> > Cc: occupycu <OccupyCU at lists.chambana.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 12:32 PM
> >
> > Subject: Re: [OccupyCU] electoral wins
> >
> > Yes, congrats.
> >
> >
> > From: "Ricky Baldwin" <rbaldwin at seiu73.org>
> > To: "Michael Weissman" <mbwmbwmbw at gmail.com>, "occupycu"
> > <OccupyCU at lists.chambana.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 10:09:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: [OccupyCU] electoral wins
> >
> > CONGRATULATIONS!!!
> >
> > Ricky
> > ________________________________________
> > From: occupycu-bounces at lists.chambana.net
> > [occupycu-bounces at lists.chambana.net] On Behalf Of Michael Weissman
> > [mbwmbwmbw at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 1:43 AM
> > To: occupycu
> > Subject: [OccupyCU] electoral wins
> >
> > Congratulations all around:
> >
> >
> >   Advisory: Citizens v. Corporations CITY OF CHAMPAIGN
> >           TOWNSHIP
> >           Vote For Up To  1
> >               (WITH 39 OF 39 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
> >            YES  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    17,409   72.10
> >            NO.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     6,737   27.90
> >                    Total .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    24,146
> >               Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .        18
> >              Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     3,566
> >
> >           Free Political Speech CUNNINGHAM TOWNSHIP
> >           Vote For Up To  1
> >               (WITH 23 OF 23 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
> >            YES  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     8,334   74.29
> >            NO.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     2,884   25.71
> >                    Total .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    11,218
> >               Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .         4
> >              Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     2,032
> >
> >           Money Is Not Speech CUNNINGHAM TOWNSHIP
> >           Vote For Up To  1
> >               (WITH 23 OF 23 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
> >            YES  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     8,211   71.71
> >            NO.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     3,239   28.29
> >                    Total .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    11,450
> >               Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .         7
> >              Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     1,797
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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