Friday, August 07, 2009

Astroturf or Grassroots?

I think the leadership of the Commucrat party needs to realize the opposition to their public healthcare plan is deep rooted and couldn't be any further from "astroturf". The emotion seen playing out at town halls across the country is a result of years of constituent frustration from lack of response from and access to the representatives who claim to represent their interests in Washington. Voters are tired of talking to interns on the phone when they call. Voters are tired of receiving form letters back in the mail responding to their concerns. Voters are tired of their rep running scared and only holding meetings with the deepest segment of his/her support.

Check out Georgia Rep. David Scott's thoughtful response to one of his constituents.

I particularly like the finger pointing, shouting and accusations made by the Rep. Scott. Smells like fear to me, Rep. Scott. Here's hoping you and "Galapagos" Ben have a lot of free time after you lose your seats in the next election. We'll see who turns out; astroturf or grassroots.


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