GOOD NEWS on the MEDIA WARS

[volosong]

I have a little, but important, bit of good news.

But first, remove any scales from your eyes: If the Bushbots feel that they are safely in front, THERE WILL BE NO DEBATES. That is just good political judgment by a front-runner. If that turns out to be the case, Kerry should preside over a forum with a "dummy" of Bush. Since facing a "dummy" is the same as the real mccoy, he will score many good points.

Secondly, given the above likelihood, it makes even more imperative that we get the Kerry-Edwards message into the news media...especially small town newspapers (that tend to be nests of Bush support).

Therefore, "dinky" newspapers should be targeted.

I live in Massachusetts, but just for the hell of it I sent the following message to several Arkansas newspapers using this link.
http://congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media

To my complete surprise, one northwest AR paper telephoned me to say they were going to publish it. It can only be positive for our cause.

BUSH LEADERSHIP A "CATASTROPHIC SUCCESS"

Many regard G.W. Bush as a "strong leader." Comparison with "strong" Presidents (Washington, Lincoln, TR, FDR, Truman, JFK, and Reagan) shows that a majority served in the military, many in combat, and none went AWOL; war was a last resort and won with skillful restraint, and sensitive intelligence; each embraced and advanced science; none prostituted religion or a tragedy like 9/11 for political gain; war time Presidents enjoyed a robust economy of American made goods; none had a national convention highlighted by lies and hateful negativity, or led a juggernaut of political poison; none required apologists to untangle irrational phrases; none was pictured wearing an unearned military ribbon; none tolerated public mocking of the Purple Heart, and none permitted an aide to compare Americans to a 10 year old child.

Bush is clearly a droll, simple minded soul lacking vision and insight. A loose cannon, he led us into Iraqnam; and he spends your hard-earned money like a drunken sailor. His whoppers blaming job losses and skyrocketing health care costs on “junk” lawsuits insult common sense. Bush-Cheney did not protect us on 9/11, and their inactions may have contributed to the tragedy. They are not protecting us or serving us well now. The Bush leadership, to quote the President, is a "catastrophic success."

"It is this simplicity that makes the uneducated more effective than the educated when addressing popular audiences." Aristotle (Rhetoric;II:22)

[WilliamPitt]

1. And, for what its worth

Google has accepted truthout's application to be included in the news searches.

[charlie105]

2. Congratulations. I didn't know you had to do an application to get

on Google.

:toast:

[toddaa]

5. yep

You do if you want to be included on news.google.com.

[sundog]

4. Excellent!

:bounce:

[Darby]

3. Local Media contacts: Use...

local media blaster in Campaign Underground, and

this is good too - includes comprehensive list of links to newspapers (incl. college newspapers, radio and TV by state):

http://www.usnpl.com/

[kstewart33]

6. Good job!

Sending a LTTE to multiple papers is a great idea!

[volosong]

7. EVERYONE IS FREE TO USE ANY LETTER THAT I HAVE

I have several and I am writing more.

All are available to use in part or whole as anyone may feel appropriate.

You can write better than I can, but are welcome to use anything that I may have. Just contact me...;)