First: this is my first published diary.So, Please be kind.
I happen to live in arguably, the reddest county in Middle Tennessee . My Represenative is republican, not just republican but a variable Rovian Cheerleader .Disseminator of half truths and fear mongering all while preying on the poor blinded religious freaks that live around these parts.( no Harm meant) In order to turn this wealthy county blue it will take a Democrat that understands the specific challenges when dealing with this special breed of Southerner.
By Golly We've got one! Hes charming, eloquent,and intelectual! He definately gets this demographic and I believe has a real chance to turn some Red heads.
Below the fold you will find the e-mail I received from the chairman of the Democratic Party here in Williamson County. He is a much better and clearer writer than I ,so with his permission I've copied it here.
Dear Williamson County Democrats,
Did you get the call from Rep. Marsha Blackburn Friday? No surprises - classic Marsha Blackburn stuff. Deception, distortion, fearful claims of a “looming Democratic disaster” that her constituents must stand against, complete with an obviously stacked deck of call in questions from a praising choir of district Nosayers. NO on helping anyone who really needs it. NO on moving America forward .
A few choice nuggets: “ She claimed “5.5 million jobs would be lost under the new bill” – she did not mention how or why though.
She claimed “Small businesses will be required to pay 72% of their employers health insurance, and 65% of all family members” She neglected to mention that most small and large businesses in America currently do that right now but without any cost controls!
What she did not mention on Friday’s phone call is that the heart of America’s Health Care Industry just happens to be located right in her backyard – literally. When you think of Nashville - it’s Music City. Many Music Row people make terrific profits and then …careers die all the time on Music Row. But Brentwood – now there is a great deal more money being made on Marylan Way's Healthcare Row(Im told theres mention of this in Michael Moores film Capatalism) than there is on Music Row. And it’s not so much careers that die as it is well…people. Mind you, I have nothing against profit making – but let’s get real – the Health Care Industry we all live and die by today is rigged for reaping profit ahead of the real concern for healing people. That is what is about to change – we hope.
Meet Dr. Greg Rabidoux Greg is a professor of Political Science at Austin Peay University, Husband, and Father and has just published a book about Politics and Entertainment: “Hollywood Politicos – Then and Now”.
As the WCDP Chair, I have pledged to Greg that I would help him raise funds initially for one particular purpose - his first round of campaign literature to be prepared by our top political consultant firm. Greg is a great man, a terrific public speaker and just for starters I want to see that he has basic campaign literature calling cards that rival his personal presence.This first bit of funding will help him to get that started. You may find out more about Greg by visiting his websiteRabidoux for congress Also check out his latest “Get to know Greg Video” on YouTube. hope you don’t mind my asking. If you are in a position to make a contribution you may send a check directly to:Committee to elect Dr. Greg Rabidoux”PO Box 3173Clarksville, TN 37043You may make a secure online contribution here: http://www.rabidoux4congress.com/... Let’s show the DCCC in Washington that Rabidoux has some support from the Democrats in Marsha Blackburn’s backyard. Come on – let’s do this. $5, $50, $500 - whatever you can manage will make a difference.
Thank You.
Todd Sharp, Chair
Williamson County Democrats
112-B East Fowlkes Street
Franklin, TN 37064
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So there it is. Im gonna thank you in advance for Helping us out:) Like Todd Said, any $ will be appreciated.If you aren't compelled to give ,could you rec so perhaps others will? And please go on over and read about Greg.