Richardson's out

so says the nyt via ap...

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A message to Bill Richardson, a democratic presidential candidate

another day, another fund-raising appeal, another response, this time to dave contarino, campaign manager, richardson for president...

Mr. Contarino,

Unless and until ANY presidential candidate of ANY party summons the huevos to stand up and speak out against the assault on the United States Constitution that has been waged by administrations of BOTH parties for decades and has now reached its appalling zenith with the Bush administration, I will withhold my support, both financial and otherwise. This speaking out is essential for our constitutionally-based republic to survive, and must encompass several elements.

First, of course, the candidate must call the public's attention to the critical state of the nation at present - the separation of powers neutered, executive power run amok, money shamelessly flowing to political and business cronies, a disastrous war based on utter lies, civil liberties shredded, "enhanced interrogation techniques" as a euphemism for torture, the elimination of habeas and any semblance of due process, secret prisons, warrantless surveillance, search and seizure in direct violation of the 4th Amendment - the list is too long to enumerate here.

Second, the candidate must issue a call to action. Citizens can not afford to sit idly by while their country is turned into a fascist state. People must be given a course of positive, constructive action, things that can be done NOW, while we still have time. This would logically include removing the current administration from office and placing a caretaker government in charge until the election can be held in November of next year.

Third, the candidate must pledge to roll back all the levers of unfettered power put in place by the Bush and previous administrations. In fact, a pledge to roll back is insufficient. The candidate must REPUDIATE such actions and offer concrete proposals for how our Constitution can be preserved in the future once he or she takes office.

This is extremely serious business, Mr. Contarino, and there is not a moment to lose. Your politics-as-usual fund-raising appeal on behalf of Governor Richardson is woefully inadequate when placed against what our country is facing. Should Governor Richardson choose to make facing our constitutional crisis part of his campaign, feel free to contact me once again to request my support.

Best regards,

like it will make the slightest bit of difference...

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Dear Bill Richardson,

bill richardson has a new tv ad and he's soliciting comments here...



Dear Bill,

The ad is terrific. I really like it, but you're going to have to do more than clever, cute ads to get my vote.

I lived in New Mexico when you were the Congressman for my district and I had the distinct impression at the time that you had a Big Plan for your Political Career, that you were always on the lookout for the Next Big Job that you could add to your resume, and that you wouldn't rest until you could have a shot at The Big Enchilada. That's not a bad thing, to be sure, but let me offer you some thoughts about what I would like from you.

We have a criminal cabal that is occupying the White House. They gained office on the strength of a silent coup d'etat authorized by the Supreme Court decision of 12 December 2000. They have been systematically trampling on the Constitution and the very foundation of the Republic ever since. I would like very much that whoever gets sworn into office on 20 January 2009 NOT do so with the signing statements, the Military Commissions Act, the Patriot Act, the wholesale violations of FISA and the 4th Amendment, the spurning of the Geneva Conventions by authorizing torture, the CIA black prison sites, extraordinary rendition, and the repudiation of anything resembling the balance of powers, still in place. These things have made the country that I thought I knew virtually unrecognizable.

How do you intend to speak out on these things in your campaign, Governor Richardson? If you would like to court my vote, you will have to do so and LOUDLY, VERY loudly. To date, I haven't heard more than a tiny peep.

Sincerely,

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