Reni Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 isn't that the old saying?? We were called by both Governor Blagojevich's office and Senator Durbin's office and have been invited to give a statement and participate in a press conference tomorrow with the Senator and Rep. Emmanuel regarding the SCHIP program and promote health care for our nation's children! We are going to craft our statement tonight. We got in this position because I wrote a letter to the governor a couple months back, thanking him for his support of the All Kids Health Care program and told him Emily's story. Graham said, "wow, it's nice to know someone is reading those letters you send!" I can tell you this much - our representative (Peter Roskam) would never in a million years invite us to anything, nor has he (so much for those open town hall meetings he has touted on national radio)....I guess protesting the war outside of his office doesn't endear us to him - nor all of the angry letters. I am really excited to be invited to this - but also really nervous - wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 isn't that the old saying??No, I believe it's "Free your mind and your ass will follow." Seriously, though -- that's cool. I hope your statement comes out great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 this is exciting Reni! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clouds of Fluff Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 This is very cool, Reni. Kudos to you and lots of vibeage for a great press conference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yay Kate! The woman all up in the gubment's bidness. All God's babies should have access to health care. Thank you for fighting the good fight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 >This is going to be quite an experience! Way to go guys!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 All God's babies should have access to health care. no truer words spoken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 nice going Kate, you''ll knockem'out ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Go Kate! True story: I find my voice shakes less when I'm angry. So don't let yourself be tense, or self-conscious, or even think about the speaking part of it. Concentrate on the issue and how you want to kick its ass! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Go get em Kate. Interesting how Bush thinks $100M is too much to spent to provide basic health care for kids, but $500M isn't enough to destroy a country and try to glue the pieces back together. Viva la revolucion!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Sock it to 'em, Kate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Interesting how Bush thinks $100M is too much to spent to provide basic health care for kids, but $500M isn't enough to destroy a country and try to glue the pieces back together. Oy vey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 feel free to align your priorities however you wish, that's how I feel about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 me too. And Good for you Kate!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I wish I could be there to witness this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Go get em Kate. Interesting how Bush thinks $100M is too much to spent to provide basic health care for kids, but $500M isn't enough to destroy a country and try to glue the pieces back together. Viva la revolucion!!! It is, regretabbly so, so much worse. http://www.nationalpriorities.org/Publicat...equested-3.html Oy vey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 feel free to align your priorities however you wish, that's how I feel about it.Sorry...bad day. Sometimes the Bush stuff just gets tiring though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 What blows my mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Let's not take Kate's nice thread and go off on a Friday afternoon tangent. Let's keep this thread for congrat's and an update tomorrow rather than having to find her update tomorrow amongst 10 pages of repetiveness. I'm all for posting about heathcare in another thread. (and i know i'm in agreement with mr T.hugger on this one) I Just don't know what it is, people just love to argue with you. thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Kick some serious boo-tay, Kate!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 That's awesome! Thanks for being brave enough to use your voice (shaky or not) to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Sorry...bad day. Sometimes the Bush stuff just gets tiring though. that's the understatement of the decade. Not meaning to hijack -- what Kate's doing is showing up on the front lines of a fundamental and philosophical battle. At some point our elected leaders are going to have to start listening to something besides their own wallets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am still shocked someone reads my letters!! Thanks for the cheers guys! I just got another call from Durbin's office and they sent me the press release......I will only have 1-2 minutes, most of which I will emphasize the importance of the program within our own family - and how it covers INSANELY expensive prescription medication for Emily, we would otherwise be unable to afford. I will likely throw in a little political emphasis for good measure at the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 that's the understatement of the decade. Not meaning to hijack -- what Kate's doing is showing up on the front lines of a fundamental and philosophical battle. At some point our elected leaders are going to have to start listening to something besides their own wallets. Agreed. Now everyone get over to the RTT and help finish the madlibs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Now everyone get over the RTT and help finish the madlibs!I don't know if I'll ever get over the RTT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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