THIS is an example of how a member of Congress deals with his constituents

[George II]

From Congressman John Larson:

Dear Friends –

On Monday, February 24th, I will be hosting a discussion on the future of Social Security. Social Security isn’t an entitlement, it’s an earned benefit that you’ve paid for in each and every paycheck! It is the working American’s retirement guarantee, providing economic security for millions of Americans including seniors, people with disabilities, and children and spouses who have lost a provider. We need to enhance the program’s benefits so that no one who has worked their whole life retires into poverty.

Please join me at the Elmwood Community Center in West Hartford to discuss the importance of protecting Social Security and how the Social Security 2100 Act will enhance benefits for current retirees and future generations.

PLEASE RSVP HERE. If you have any questions please call my office at 860-278-8888.

WHAT: Public Forum on Social Security

WHEN/WHERE: Monday, February 24th 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Ave
West Hartford, CT 06110

Regards,

John B. Larson
Member of Congress

[no_hypocrisy]

1. I like how my representative rolls:

Bill Pascrell (D-NJ).

When angry constituents call his offices, calling him names, blaming him for being a progressive Democrat, etc., he personally returns their calls to hear them out. He wants to try to represent all residents of our district, not only his supporters.

[UniteFightBack]

2. Now THAT is a great idea! nt

[kiri]

14. Some nut case is using your name

I always liked the Congress person who replied, "Some nut case is using your name. I want to protect your reputation. Please be careful about identity theft."

[George II]

4. I heard that he even holds town halls in areas of his district that are predominantly republican....

Don't know if that's true, but he addresses the issues of all is constituents, Democratic and republican.

He's been talking about retiring, hope he doesn't.

[Scarsdale]

15. Am I the ONLY one here

who is amazed that we are celebrating a member of the government who LISTENS to constituents? Isn't that why they are elected, to listen and represent ordinary citizens? Dear God, we have fallen even further than I thought.

[George II]

22. Pretty sad, isn't it that these are the exceptions and not the rules?

[brush]

3. That's how it's done.

[Baked Potato]

5. I'm jealous, mine's a POS

[Lonestarblue]

7. So is mine.

Texas—what can I say? Mine is Roger Williams, absolutely useless, who meets only with his big donors and refuses to hold any kind of public meeting because someone might ask him what he does. He just votes with the party and tries to get special perks into tax laws for car dealerships, which he owns and spends much of his time there.

[efhmc]

13. And has big ethic violations which are skirted per usual.

He is the perfect example of a Republican congress person.

[Fritz Walter]

10. Same here... for now

Ex-Sheriff John "Barney Fife" Rutherford won't show his face in public here in north Florida! He even cancelled an appearance at the big Rotary Club's meeting a few weeks ago; as friendly an audience as he's likely to find here.

The good news? He is facing some stiff opposition from Donna Deegan, a local TV personality who organizes an annual marathon to raise money and awareness for breast cancer (she's a triple survivor herself). I've sent her money and -- as soon as yard signs become available -- I will publicly show my support.

[evilhime]

6. You should share

this on other sites like FB so people can see what a Congressman should be!

[Kaiserguy]

8. I will gladly trade you

you get Glenn Thompson who has never held a town hall and I get a decent one finally.

[Amaryllis]

9. Senator Wyden has a town hall in every county in Oregon every single year. And Oregon is a big state

geographically so that's a lot of travel.

[George II]

11. Every summer Senator Chris Murphy begins in the NE corner of Connecticut and walks....

....across the state, meeting with people along the way.

These legislators are not traveling the country bragging about themselves.

[Amaryllis]

12. I feel so grateful and appreciative to have such llegislators. Our house rep is great too.

[Paka]

20. He is my Senator as well.

Both he and Senator Merkley are great. They listen to and work for their constituents. I vote in Eugene, so Peter DeFazio is my Rep and he too is good. We are very lucky!

[Amaryllis]

29. We certainly are lucky! Sometimes I call them just to express appreciation. I agree with them

abut 99% of the time so don't' ever call to complain. HIs staff told me that it's important to call even when you agree becasue it lets them know they have constituent support in the legislature. It's partly a numbers game.

[smirkymonkey]

17. Where on earth do republicans get off on telling us that a fund most working Americans have paid

into all their lives is an "entitlement" that we don't deserve to have once we retire? How dare they propose to steal OUR money and/or reduce our right to access it when we need it?

[ThoughtCriminal]

18. The term "Entitlement" has been twisted

We are entitled to the benefits that we have paid for.

The problem is that it has been conflated with that "Self-entitled" guy that brings 30 items to the express lane, takes up two parking spaces with his MAGA-stickered, coal-rolling, behemoth and cuts you off when exiting the parking lot.

These are not the same "Entitlement".

[Patterson]

19. I know. Once these definition changes get started, they never go back.

[mwooldri]

24. Need to nix that word - use "insurance benefits" instead.

Social Security Insurance.

[klook]

27. Thank you Frank Luntz

Is 'entitlement' a dirty word? (Taegan Goddard)

[crickets]

28. Good read at the link; thanks! nt

[mgardener]

21. Thanks for this

Snapped a pix of letter a posted on Twitter asking my Rep. Elise E Stefanik R NY
Why she cant do the same for us.
She came to my town 3 years ago and had a lottery to meet her constituents. More people protesting outside then she allowed in.
Rep. Larson knows how things should be...

[pansypoo53219]

23. they need to kill the cap or index it + raise it to where it should be. the rich not paying enough.

greenspan fucked this up too.

[Laelth]

25. That is very well done. n/t

-Laelth

[czarjak]

26. Identifying the esteemed civil servant as a Democrat might be useful, Democratic Underground...

Just sayin’!