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Old 02-09-2015, 03:20 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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Certainly.

I have a very nice letter from my US representative somewhere in my immigration paperwork, for instance.

Now I get it! It explains a lot to why you want this nation to become another socialist nation and the Constitution needs to be by-passed.
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:22 PM
 
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I always send letters, email and visit my representatives. Some are cool and listen to my views. Others are nasty and tell me I don't matter.


You found a corrupt yet honest politician!?!


I write letters, emails, and make calls.
Have for years now and I do so nationwide, not just my own Rep/Senator.
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Old 02-09-2015, 03:30 PM
 
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Now I get it! It explains a lot to why you want this nation to become another socialist nation and the Constitution needs to be by-passed.
I do?

And as regards me being an immigrant, most people figure that out from the handle. Most.

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Old 02-09-2015, 04:34 PM
 
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Ever contact your congressional representative (letter, email, call)? Did it work? Is it possible for an ordinary citizen to "lobby" on a cause or propose legislation?
Ye, yes, and yes. And other things.
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Old 02-09-2015, 04:37 PM
 
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Ordinary citizen- in other words someone without a few million liquid to persuade our officials?
Maybe YOU shouldn't vote for bribeable politicians! Just sayin'.
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Old 02-09-2015, 04:39 PM
 
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My local representative Robin Kelly is the absolute worst. I asked her why she supports banning guns but believes the system is too hard on gang bangers and she blocked me from her Facebook page (her official one). I firmly believe she is on drugs because when I've seen her she looks stoned. I see her in local parades and I will often swear at her, give her the finger or throw things at her because she is so rude to me.

Dick Durbin has always been cool and even when he disagrees is nice about it. I generally like him and have worked for him.
"I see her in local parades and I will often swear at her, give her the finger or throw things at her because she is so rude to me."

How old are, 17?
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:12 PM
 
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You found a corrupt yet honest politician!?!


I write letters, emails, and make calls.
Have for years now and I do so nationwide, not just my own Rep/Senator.
Don't out-of-district representatives tell you to contact your own first?
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Old 02-09-2015, 05:25 PM
 
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"I see her in local parades and I will often swear at her, give her the finger or throw things at her because she is so rude to me."

How old are, 17?
No but she is horrible and she acts like a teen too. She's been known to scream racial comments. I hope we get rid of her.
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Old 02-09-2015, 07:03 PM
 
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Sure:I was part of the e-mail flood when they tried to pass immigration reform that included amnesty when Bush was president. I simply said I would not vote for him/her in primary or election day when it came. if he voted for it.We saw what happened they withdrew it from floor of senate.
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Old 02-10-2015, 09:46 AM
 
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Ye, yes, and yes. And other things.
Care to expand on the details?
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