MyDD :: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires

Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires

by geauxjo, Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:54:47 AM EST

As everyone knows by now the widfires are raging in California. Since there are many people facing loss of homes and other hardships involved in this disaster, and we all hope for the best for everyone, there is some information I think needs to be shared.

As a member of John Edwards One Corps we have done things around the country to help people who may be less fortunate than ourselves. Organize food drives, work at soup kitchens, donate goods for the soldiers to let them know we haven't forgotten them and that we do support them. Well it is time to step up again, we learned from the actions of FEMA after Katrina hit New Orleans, we can't trust this President or his cronies to act in a timely manner, it is up to us to care for those in need and lend a hand.

Follow me after the fold for a few actions suggested by Senator Edwards, because as he says, "It's time to be Patriotic about something other than war".

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the more than 300,000 families who have been forced to flee their homes to escape the wildfires spreading across southern California. Those affected by this tragedy should take comfort in the fact that their fellow Americans are standing with them and will do whatever it takes to fight the fires and rebuild the homes and businesses that were destroyed."

John Edwards has set up a page where anyone who is interested can sign up and pitch in to help. If you are near and have the ability, you can sign up and the campaign will put you in touch with the California One Corps that are helping in this effort.

If you are not close enough and would still be interested in helping he has provided us some links to enable us to lend a hand in other ways.

The Red Cross notes that a financial contribution -- rather than sending supplies -- is the best way to help. Learn more and contribute.

The latest fire disaster information. Includes updated maps and emergency contacts.

Volunteer opportunities related to the Southern California wildfires.

The state's Web site has updated emergency information.

There it is Senator Edwards is leading us once again. Reminding us we are Americans and some things take precedent. If you are able to help in any way at all, I urge you contact the campaign, or go to one of the links provided,and be patriotic about something other than war. Thank you.

Tags: california, wildfires, red cross, john edwards, volunteers (all tags)

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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (2.00 / 5)

Or you can sign a birthday card for the inevitable one.

Priorities are important in a leader.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:17:57 AM EST

Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

Highly unnecessary cheap shot. Are you saying Hillary Clinton does not care about the wildfires in California? I guess you are, and it smells foul.

Don't you realize that it is exactly that type of arrogant cartoonization that has led to a counter reaction/pushback amongst Democrats and made matters much worse for your candidate?

by georgep on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 08:06:03 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

You're the second one to imply that something said by someone on a blog has something to do with Edwards' support in the general public. I'm sure we'd all like to think that the points raised and issues well argued here makes a difference, but really it would be a rare circumstance that anything said on a blog by a supporter of a candidate would reflect on the candidate in such a way so as to make a difference off the blog at all.

by Quinton on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 08:53:01 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

Did I really? Read again. I stated "it is that type of arrogant cartoonization that has led to a counter reaction/pushback..." I did not mention a blog anywhere, just the overall thrust of the comments, be they on a blog or from Edwards' campaign itself.

The comment I was referring to was of course: "Or you can sign a birthday card for the inevitable one.

Priorities are important in a leader."

With a link to a birthday page for Hillary Clinton.

A disservice to your candidate to engage in such unnecessary cheapshots. The issue and short comment from Edwards could have just stood on its own.

by georgep on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:13:34 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

Not a disservice to the candidate, but to the diary. I agree the comment was unnecessary, and put a sour note on an otherwise extremely positive diary. It's obviously pretty hard in primary season for people to restrain themselves from making little (or big) partisan jabs. Those jabs clearly go both ways around here. It's a reflection of how much of a threat each group of supporters sees the other candidate. There are few if any such jabs made in the direction of the lower tier candidates.

Keep it short. DemocraticShortList.com

by Rob in Vermont on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:51:04 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

Sorry I wasn't here earlier.

As far as the cheap shot, after lurking here for as long as I have and seeing some of the disparaging things said about Sen. Edwards, I felt a need to point out a lack of leadership.

BTW, maybe the Sen. really would enjoy a signature from her followers. That is why I provided the link.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 10:41:22 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

i smell bullshit

"thats why i provided the link"

come on, we're supposed to take that as a sincere gesture? give me a break

vote blue in 2008

by sepulvedaj3 on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 10:44:31 AM EST
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lighten up, George (2.00 / 3)

If Hillary had quickly moved to mobilize her national network of supporters to help in this way, there would be a diary by a Hillary supporter praising the action.

I'm not saying she is not concerned about the fires, but she has been slower to use her platform to launch an organized response by her supporters.

And I agree with what Quinton said above my comment.

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by desmoinesdem on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 08:58:33 AM EST
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Re: lighten up, George (none / 0)

he isnt taking any shots at Edwards' attempt to help the situation. He's calling out the cheap shot by the diarist.

vote blue in 2008

by sepulvedaj3 on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 10:45:03 AM EST
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This says a lot about John Edwards. (2.00 / 4)

American people are in need, and Edwards points his supporters to the links to send money and help. For many people, this means the sum they can afford to give will go to California this month, instead of to the Edwards campaign.

This simple action, during a campaign where fundraising has become the media's measure of success, is very touching to me. We finally have a leader who acts according to his principles.

We finally see a leader who puts the needs of American people first.

by bettync on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:28:33 AM EST
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Re: More Important Than a Poll / Wildfires (none / 0)

You really ruined a nice, positive diary with this cheap shot.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 12:20:48 PM EST
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Shame there are not picket lines at the fires (none / 0)

Johnny could have ran off and marched.

by dpANDREWS on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 11:18:17 PM EST
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Re: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires (2.00 / 3)

OneCorps is a very valuable organization that contributes to community building or activism for various causes. The immediacy of action is evident in this crisis.

Thanks for sharing the information!

by benny06 on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 08:59:23 AM EST

Re: John Edwards / Wildfires (2.00 / 2)

A great diary with links on how people can help whether through OneCorps or other ways.

And given Edwards approach to doing useful things now I am really pleased to see
that he is providing ways for his supporters to help with this emergency.

May everyone be safe and that the fires are soon under control.
And we hope that the weather cooperates.

I am an Edwards Democrat. Visit EENR blog for Progressives

by pioneer111 on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:02:05 AM EST

Re: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires (2.00 / 3)

You might want to consider cross-posting this on Calitics.

http://www.calitics.com

by sirius on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:09:17 AM EST

Re: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires (2.00 / 3)

People here in San Diego appreciate any help from any source. Thank you to anyone who is doing anything to help us right now.

by MisterPib on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 09:48:49 AM EST

Re: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires (none / 0)

Good luck out there, let us know whats going on and by all means be safe.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:08:24 PM EST
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John Edwards Talks, Bill Richardson Takes Action (2.00 / 1)

While John Edwards suggests actions that can be taken to help folks in California, even trying to raise money for the cause, Governor Bill Richardson has personally taken action to assist.

Yesterday, Governor Richardson donated $10,000 from his campaign to the Red Cross to assist with relief efforts.

In addition, Governor Richardson ordered New Mexican fire crews to California to help put the fires out.

by Ken Camp on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 12:03:32 PM EST

Re: Bill Richardson Takes Action (2.00 / 1)

Good for Governor Richardson, glad he is shining a light on this. After Katrina I am sure any and all help to replace the federal reaction is appreciated.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:06:44 PM EST
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Re: Bill Richardson Takes Action (none / 0)

I send Richardson 10,000 thanks.

by SoCalGal220 on Thu Oct 25, 2007 at 12:53:39 AM EST
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Not a Poll, but a request for personal information (2.00 / 1)

Not to be completely cynical here, but after you input your personal information on Edwards site, are you then "signed up" for emails in the future soliciting donations to his campaign? Of did the Edwards campaign learn anything from when persons emailed sympathy wishes to Elizabeth Edwards after the spread of her cancer was announced?

Bill Richardson: "Get out now. Get all our troops out now. It is the only right and responsible choice."

by Stephen Cassidy on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 12:21:21 PM EST

Re: Not personal information (none / 0)

That is why I provided links in the diary. In case someone is adverse to Sen. Edwards, you can still take some sort of action.

This is about the victims, no matter my offenses of mentioning the candidates. I also wanted to add a link to the aspca but couldn't make a connection, if anybody could that would be great. Thanks.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:01:51 PM EST
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John sends his prayers California! (1.00 / 2)

Never fear! John Edwards is praying for you! Go back to your homes and trust that John and Jesus are on your side.

Meanwhile Richardson sends money and firefighters.

But what can we expect? Edwards can't send firefighters, because he isn't and never has been in charge of them. Oh, and the money? Edwards better hang on to that too.

by liberaltruthsayer on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 12:38:58 PM EST

Re: John sends his prayers California! (none / 0)

Why do the Richardson people hate Edwards so much?

by desmoulins on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:06:38 PM EST
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I could ask the same question (none / 0)

of the Edwards supporters.

by Ken Camp on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:29:10 PM EST
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Is there any basis to ask that question (none / 0)

But I've not met a single Edwards campaign worker or supporter who speaks negatively of Edwards. Yet I've heard multiple Richardson national staff (not the admirable and idealistic young people who went out canvassing for him in 110+ heat on their summer break) talk down Edwards at every opportunity. I'm not talking about stupid adolescent blog posts; I'm talking about a strategy that is based on trying to beat down Edwards here in NV because Richardson is desparate to climb into third. So Richardson folks when making their pitch to labor repeatedly claim that Edwards hasn't done anything, etc, in terms of such animosity that I can't understand it.

What Im asking is not why you like Richardson, but why not the same animosity towards Hilary and Obama?

PS. IF you're paying attention, Richardson has hit some very perilous waters here in NV since the story of his support for Yucca mountain broke yesterday. Richardson has been stressing his support for nuclear power to try to win the Plumbers & Pipefitters' endorsement, but that isn't going to play well here.

by desmoulins on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:44:15 PM EST
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Re: Is there any basis to ask that question (none / 0)

Sorry, that should have read "single Edwards campaign worker or supporter who has been critical of Richardson."

by desmoulins on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:44:50 PM EST
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Re: Not a Poll, John Edwards / Wildfires (none / 0)

Good for Edwards.

by Korha on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 01:24:48 PM EST

Re: One Corps is great! (2.00 / 1)

A call to action must be heeded. Let's show em what we are made of, thanks.

Change, is not a slogan on a podium.

by geauxjo on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:11:17 PM EST

This is clearly something (none / 0)

That will never get any media attention. He's not ahead in the polls omg! Nothing else matters.

by KainIIIC on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 02:48:25 PM EST

Where's the National Guard? (none / 0)

A question all candidates should be pressing Bush on:

Today, we all extend our sympathies and prayers to those devastated by the wildfires in California. Millions of Americans are impacted by this natural disaster.

Neighbors should help neighbors in their time of need. As Governor of New Mexico, I ordered two fire crews (strike teams, with 5 engines and 21 crew members each) to California. As a candidate for President, I donated to the American Red Cross and I encourage you to do so as well, click here to do so.

But as someone who believes the war in Iraq is a complete disaster and that we need to get our troops out now (www.getourtroopsout.com), I look at the natural disaster in California and feel compelled to also ask President Bush and every candidate who thinks it is okay for our troops to remain in Iraq until 2013 or longer - where is our National Guard?

It is a sad irony that yesterday, the very day I sent fire crews to California, 300 more New Mexico National Guard members were sent to Iraq. Just when we need them most at home, more of our brave men and women, true public servants, are sent away to a war we cannot win.

From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gov-bill-r ichardson/where-is-the-national-gua_b_69 735.html

Bill Richardson: "Get out now. Get all our troops out now. It is the only right and responsible choice."

by Stephen Cassidy on Wed Oct 24, 2007 at 04:47:29 PM EST

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