I received the email (below) from MoveOn.org earlier today. This is what they do. They seek to control the process at every level, thereby neutralizing the will of the people.
Have you ever seen a Republican org do this? A GOP recruitment for office email? They won't even support a candidate who rises organically via the people (i.e. Allen West, Scozzafava vs Hoffman etc.).
I am on MoveOn's list -- here's what they sent. Do what they say -- click the link -- use their machinery to snag a spot as a Democrat, then govern as a Republican. Hey, it's what they do.
From: Adam Ruben, MoveOn.org Political Action <moveon-help@list.moveon.org>
Subject: Turn things around in your state
Date: December 21, 2011 1:42:06 PM EST
To: Pam Geller <writeatlas@aol.com>Dear Pam,
You should run for office.
No, really. You, Pam Geller, should run for elective office: maybe city council or school board in Manhattan, or the state legislature.
Here's why you're exactly the kind of person who should run:
1. We need more true progressives in office—more MoveOn members!--and fewer career politicians.
2. This is exactly how the tea party took power in 2010—running grassroots candidates in as many districts as they could.
3. With a wave of at least 2,012 American Dream candidates running up and down the ballot, we can start to defeat corporate Republicans and disappointing Democrats, and not just for one or two election cycles but for a generation.
Would you ever consider running for office? It's easier than you think, and there's lots of help available. So what do you think? Are you in?
Yes, I'd consider running for office.
The tea party movement has recruited thousands of candidates for office over the past couple of years, and used them to spur a wave of attacks on progressive policies across the country.
We're working with partners like the New Organizing Institute's Candidate Project to find strong progressives to run for office and fight for our rights, state by state. That's how conservatives are working to change America, and that's how we're going to beat them in 2012 and beyond.
It's a whole new strategy for MoveOn. We can connect you with the resources to help assess what running for office would take, to find an elected position that could be a good fit for you, and to provide you with expert training, winning strategic advice, and other campaign help.
If you've ever thought you might be willing to take your local involvement to the next level by running for office—or if this is the first time you've considered it—let us know and we'll help you get started.
Yes, I'd consider running for office.
Thanks for all you do,
–Adam R., Elena, Tate, Kat, and the rest of the team
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What liars.
