D.J. #1: Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's warm out there today.
D.J. #2: It's waaarm out there every day. What is this, the Himalayas?
D.J. #1: Not hardly. And you know, you can expect hazardous travel later today with that, you know, that, uh, that global warming thing.
D.J. #2: [mockingly] That global warming - thing. That climate change - thing. Oh, well, here's the report! The National Weather Service is calling for a "big global warming thing!"
D.J. #1: Yessss, they are. But you know, there's another reason why today is especially exciting.
D.J. #2: Especially warm!
D.J. #1: Especially warm, okay, but the big question on everybody's lips...
D.J. #2: - On their chapped lips...
D.J. #1: - On their chapped lips, right: Do ya think Issa is gonna come out and see his shadow?
D.J. #2: 49th District Issa!
D.J. #1: That's right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's...
D.J. #1, D.J. #2: [in unison] GOTV DAY!
That's right folks! It's GOTV day! Time to send Rep. Darrell Issa a message for his Fast & Furious "investigation" and unwillingness to allow Sandra Fluke to testify at the contraception hearing earlier this year!
You living in the 49th Congressional District? Come and help! You living elsewhere in California? Why not pitch in? You living outside of California? What's stopping you?
For any of you who need to know, Jerry Tetalman is the Democratic candidate who is challenging Darrell Issa for re-election. He's an outstanding progressive who is honest, transparent, accessible and open. On top of that, he's extremely intelligent and knowledgeable, something we NEED in a Congressman with the tough issues we're facing today.
Here are the details of the GOTV being held today:
GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Workers Needed Today!
November 5, 2012
Event Length: 1 Day (Repeats Every Day Until November 6, 2012)
We need volunteers to call Democrats every day until elcetion day to get out the vote! We supply the lists, the scripts and lots of support! Call us to schedule a time to call from the Carlsbad or Mission Viejo offices. 760-542-8190
For more information, you can read my following diaries:
My Interview with Jerry Tetalman:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
News Conference with Jerry Tetalman speaking out against Darrell Issa's support of HR 6082 - VERY ANTI-ENVIRONMENT BILL:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Now of course, the necessary information:
Jerry Tetalman for Congress:
http://jerryforcongress2012.com/...
Donate:
https://secure.actblue.com/...
Volunteer:
http://jerryforcongress2012.com/...
Now get to work! Ok, so you meet some Republicans in the 49th District and they're skeptical and they ask you the following questions:
Why am I going to break my loyalty to Darrell Issa?
Answer: Because his communication line isn't open and he's never around to talk to you guys, whether you support him or not.
I'm a Republican! Why are you turning to me?
Answer: Because Jerry Tetalman is an open man, a nice man. Darrell Issa isn't. Jerry Tetalman doesn't pander to his own base. He listens to people from ALL different parties, including yours. Darrell Issa only represents the Republican Party, not all voters in the 49th district.
We want oil! Why are we going to support someone who doesn't like it?
Answer: Hurricane Sandy has been very aggressive in the East Coast as a result of fossil fuels, pollution from oil entering the sky for decades, and other environmentally problematic issues. Jerry Tetalman will make sure there's no hurricane like Hurricane Sandy to hit the 49th District, since it is based on the coastline and people need to adapt fast to the ever-changing global warming problems.
If Tetalman is so great, why isn't he a conservative?
Answer: Tetalman is a fiscal conservative. He believes in balancing the budget and the U.S. government living within its means. Common sense, right?
Why hasn't Tetalman debated Darrell Issa?
Answer: Darrell Issa has refused to answer Jerry Tetalman's plea to debate him. There's been a petition out there but so far, Issa has refused. Don't you want your own Congressman that you've had for more than ten years to debate his opponent? Is there something wrong with that?
We support the military and Camp Pendleton! Tetalman is just a liberal who wants to gut the military!
Answer: Jerry Tetalman has lived in the 49th district since the late 70's and is well aware of the need, as Congressman (should he be elected), to represent the pro-military voters and personnel serving in the U.S. Army and Navy. He won't gut funding for the military unless it is unnecessary pork spending that does nothing to strengthen the military like giving no-bid contracts to companies like Halliburton. Tetalman supports Veterans and Active Duty Military. He supports the Stimulus Bill which is paying for construction of the new hospital at Camp Pendleton to serve wounded warriors. He supports job training for our returning veterans. Darrell Issa voted against the stimulus bill that funds the hospital. Another thing to keep in mind is that Tetalman is diplomatic and understands that the military can be used in non-combat purposes, like the UN uses peacekeeping troops or when the U.S. Army sent troops to New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Tetalman is open to having an open dialog with the military community.
Look at it this way: Remember Lord of the Rings: Two Towers? Well, Darrell Issa is Saruman. Jerry Tetalman is the wise Treebeard and you pro-Tetalman, Kos people, U.S. Postal Workers, and 49th district voters are Treebeard's followers!