The more I think about it, the more important it seems to me that we each get to a healthcare-themed Town Hall - both to encourage our Congressfolk to robustly support the public option and to begin to understand this phenomenon that has struck our public discourse. And, as Howard Dean said, turned it into a shouting match. My observation of Republicans is that they don't turn away from tactics that they deem successful no matter what. So, I'm afraid we are in for a few years of nastiness. I think we'd better begin to learn how to address the real needs of the people willing to shout out their fears and concerns in this way. And learn to understand the difference between people with real issues, no matter how misguided and ignorant we think they are, and those who are faking it.
Here are the next set of Town Halls. I'm going to try to make one or two, even though they aren't in my district.
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09)
First is tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Aug. 25) with Adam Smith (WA-09) in Lakewood. If you plan to attend, please call Smith's office (253) 593-6600. Organizing for America would also like to know if you are planning on attending.
Harry Lang Stadium
6615 111th St. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
When: Tuesday, August 25th
Arrival Time: 5:00 p.m.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Congressman Jay Inslee (WA-01)
Next up is a couple in Jay Inslee's district (WA-01) on this coming Saturday, Aug. 29, in Poulsbo and Sunday, Aug. 30, in Edmonds. If you are planning on attending, please let his staff know at either inslee.rsvp@mail.house.gov or by phone at 206-361-0233.
Poulsbo town-hall meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
North Kitsap High School
The Gymnasium
1780 NE Hostmark St
Poulsbo
Edmonds town-hall meeting
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009
Edmonds-Woodway High School
The Gymnasium
7600 212th St SW
Edmonds
P.S. I'd put up a photo of Adam Smith if he made it in any way easy to find one.
Here are the next set of Town Halls. I'm going to try to make one or two, even though they aren't in my district.
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09)
First is tomorrow evening (Tuesday, Aug. 25) with Adam Smith (WA-09) in Lakewood. If you plan to attend, please call Smith's office (253) 593-6600. Organizing for America would also like to know if you are planning on attending.
Harry Lang Stadium
6615 111th St. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
When: Tuesday, August 25th
Arrival Time: 5:00 p.m.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Congressman Jay Inslee (WA-01)
Next up is a couple in Jay Inslee's district (WA-01) on this coming Saturday, Aug. 29, in Poulsbo and Sunday, Aug. 30, in Edmonds. If you are planning on attending, please let his staff know at either inslee.rsvp@mail.house.gov or by phone at 206-361-0233.
Poulsbo town-hall meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
North Kitsap High School
The Gymnasium
1780 NE Hostmark St
Poulsbo
Edmonds town-hall meeting
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009
Edmonds-Woodway High School
The Gymnasium
7600 212th St SW
Edmonds
P.S. I'd put up a photo of Adam Smith if he made it in any way easy to find one.
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