Barak Obama needs me!

Clearly the Democratic party has no shame.  I still get these awful, begging emails multiple times a day.

Note to Barak Obama:  leave me alone.

Begin forwarded message:

Christine -- We're at a crucial moment. The Senate is at stake and if the Republicans win just six seats, they'll take control -- of BOTH houses of Congress. What would that mean? They'd enact plenty of tax cuts for billionaires, but no policies to strengthen the middle class. And everything we've achieved together would be at risk. We have to stop them. Our staff and thousands of volunteers are working tirelessly to register voters and make sure they get to the polls on Election Day. But we only have 36 days left -- which means we need to ramp up our efforts dramatically. So I need you to decide now: Will you pitch in to help us win and keep the Senate before the FEC deadline in 36 hours? Your gift will be triple-matched. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Pitch in $3 IMMEDIATELY >> Pitch in $8 IMMEDIATELY >> Pitch in $17 IMMEDIATELY >> Pitch in $25 IMMEDIATELY >> Pitch in $35 IMMEDIATELY >> Or donate another amount. Right now, Democrats are building the biggest grassroots organization ever seen in a midterm election, using the components that made my own 2008 and 2012 campaigns so successful. But I know from those campaigns that the last few weeks are the most crucial. With all hands on deck, we'll be able to keep the Senate. Will you pitch in before tomorrow's FEC deadline so we can go on offense and win? I can't stress enough how critical it is that you act now. With your help, we'll win this one. Thank you, Barack Obama     Every dollar you give today will go to protect our Democratic Senate majority. Thank you for your continued support. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee P.O. Box 96047 Washington, DC 20090 Paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, dscc.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. The DSCC is the only organization solely dedicated to supporting Democrats in the U.S. Senate. This message was sent toCaxsmith@mac.com because you are a part of the DSCC's grassroots network. Please add us to your address book or approved senders list to sure you keep receiving DSCC updates. We greatly appreciate your continued support and participation – it's absolutely critical if we're going to stop a Republican Senate takeover. If you'd like to stop receiving all emails from the DSCC, please unsubscribe. But if you'd like to make a contribution to support us, please click here. Contributions or gifts to the DSCC are not tax deductible.

 

 

Ray Rice: What We All Don't Get

You get hit by your fiance, and then when you hit back you are knocked unconscious and dragged around like a bag of garbage.  Then you marry him.

 

That's part of what I don't get.

 

The rest is about Ray Rice's job.  I don't get how anyone could think he is paid only to throw a football around.  Ray Rice is in the entertainment industry.  His image is part of what he is being paid for.  He is not inventing machines to save time, lives or money.  He is paid to play a game.  People watch football teams because they identify with them and enjoy good athletes in action. 

 

When you offend your fan base, your use to the team is reduced.  Because professional athletes are entertainers.  Your livlihood depends on other people wanting to see you perform.

 

So do you get it now?

More begging for money from the DNC

If I thought this could wait, I wouldn't be emailing you. Right now, Boehner is using his corporate cash to creep into TVs across America. All told, we're facing $30 million worth of attack ads. I don't plan on letting Boehner win in November. But we're coming up short of what we'll need to fight Boehner's smears. Our critical deadline is in 48 hours. I'm pleading with you to take a moment and step up. ALL GIFTS TODAY TRIPLE-MATCHED! Chip in $5 immediately >> Chip in $35 immediately >> Chip in $50 immediately >> Chip in $100 immediately >> Chip in $250 immediately >> Or click here to donate another amount. Thanks, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Paid for by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 www.dccc.org | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This message was sent to: Caxsmith@mac.com | If you'd like to sign up for emails in a different account, click here. We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters. However, if you'd rather not receive emails about this particular campaign, click here. If you'd just like to receive less emails, you can click here. Our campaign to defeat Tea Party Republicans is powered by supporters like you. 99% of our contributions come from grassroots donations, with an average gift of $22. If you'd like to unsubscribe from DCCC emails, click here. If you'd like to make an online donation, click here. Thanks for your support of Democrats!

Nancy Pelosi Is Disappointed in Me

I'm disappointed. I was just updated on our fundraising before tonight's ad buy deadline. It's not good. My team doesn't know what else to do. They've tried everything. That's why I am coming directly to you. And I'll be blunt: If you don't step up, Rove's Obama-bashing ad blitz is going to steamroll us. So Christine, chip in today if you can. This could not be more important. ALL GIFTS TODAY MATCHED! Chip in $5 immediately >> Chip in $35 immediately >> Chip in $50 immediately >> Chip in $100 immediately >> Chip in $250 immediately >> Or click here to donate another amount. Thanks, Nancy Paid for by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 863-1500 | www.dccc.org | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This message was sent to: Caxsmith@mac.com | Change or update your email address by clicking here. We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters. Click here if you'd like to unsubscribe from these messages. Thanks for your support of Democrats!

COMCAST Woes

Ever since COMCAST and other carriers have felt safe enough to charge Netflix and other content providers to keep from slowing down access to their site, overall speed for customers has gone down considerably.

I can't even update Facebook, it is so slow.

This post is being written in my phone because the T-mobile connection is faster than using a PC. Now that's pathetic.

Rory Sutherland Changed My Life

Rory, darling, you really have.

 

I had been in the habit of shopping at this avant garde antique shop here in D.C.  It has no advertising and no signage.  You just have to know where it is to shop there.  And frankly, only a few hundred people do. 

 

You can never know in advance what furniture will be there, and it never stays for long.  So if you don't grab it immediately, you will never get it.

 

Most of the wares are entirely unique, with a few everyday things thrown in for fun.

 

And until I heard Rory Sutherland on a podcast, I just thought I was getting thrown out, used furniture from an alley behind my house.  Imagine!

Fwd: Meteor Activity Intensifies

Meteor Activity Intensifies

Space Weather News for August 4, 2014
http://spaceweather.com

METEOR ACTIVITY: Meteor activity is increasing as Earth plunges deeper into the debris stream of Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Last night alone, NASA cameras recorded more than a dozen Perseid fireballs along with one sporadic bolide (exploding meteor) that might have dropped pieces of itself over the southeastern USA.   Visit http://spaceweather.com for video and observing tips.

CHANCE OF FLARES: Sunspot AR2130 is directly facing Earth and it has a complex 'delta-class' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong flares.  X-flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

Fwd: Christine, don't forget to sign the card!

I rescind my earlier remarks. I have not received six invitations to sign President Obama's birthday card. The below email makes it seven. 

From: OFA <info@barackobama.com>
Date: August 4, 2014 at 6:16:46 PM EDT
To: 
Subject: Christine, don't forget to sign the card!
Reply-To: info@barackobama.com

http://my.barackobama.com/Sign-OFAs-Birthday-Card-for-the-President

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President Obama’s baby photo: (sign now!)

The invitation to sign President Obama's birthday card is about the fifth one in the last twenty-four hours. 

Just saying. 

From: Democratic Victory <info@dscc.org>
Date: August 4, 2014 at 5:12:18 PM EDT
To: 
Subject: President Obama's baby photo: (sign now!)
Reply-To: info@dscc.org

Today's the big day, and 88,000 supporters have already signed President Obama's card. Will you add your name and help us get 100,000 birthday wishes for the President?

Christine --Today's the big day, and 88,000 supporters have already signed President Obama's card. Will you add your name and help us get 100,000 birthday wishes for the President? Thanks! Democratic Victory Every dollar you give today will go to protect our Democratic Senate majority. Thank you for your continued support. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee P.O. Box 96047 Washington, DC 20090 Paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, dscc.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. The DSCC is the only organization solely dedicated to supporting Democrats in the U.S. Senate. This message was sent to Caxsmith@mac.com because you are a part of the DSCC's grassroots network. Please add us to your address book or approved senders list to sure you keep receiving DSCC updates. We greatly appreciate your continued support and participation – it's absolutely critical if we're going to stop a Republican Senate takeover. If you'd like to stop receiving all emails from the DSCC, please unsubscribe. But if you'd like to make a contribution to support us, please click here. Contributions or gifts to the DSCC are not tax deductible.

 

 

Christine → Sign for President Obama

Another, less obnoxious, reminder. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 4, 2014, at 2:09 PM, "democrats@dccc.org" <dccc@dccc.org> wrote:

President Obama's birthday is today and there's still time to sign his card! Christine Our card for President Obama doesn't have your name yet. His birthday is today! Can you sign it now? SIGN THE CARD: http://dccc.org/Happy-Birthday-Barack     Paid for by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 863-1500 | www.dccc.org | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. This message was sent to: Caxsmith@mac.com | Change or update your email address by clicking here. We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters. Click here if you'd like to unsubscribe from these messages. Thanks for your support of Democrats!