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Just thought I would cross post this to show the kind of guy that is runnning against Francine Busby here in the 50th District in California.

It doesn't take much to start your own Hate Parade and attempt to label is as a immigration forum.

It's a sham and a shame.

There's more...

An open letter to CNN, Inside Politics;

As a frequent viewer of your programming, I have been subject to the highs and lows of your programming pool. I'd like to bring to you attention an amazing event. One of your shows GOT BETTER. It was amazing to bear witness. I was watching CNN, Inside Politics; Robert Novak and James Carville were on and discussing Katherine Harris' claim of distorted photos in the media.

I'd like to point out that this was a low point for the show. I wasn't particularly interested at all. I was eating at the time and the food was more entertaining. SNAP, CRACKLE, POP said the cereal. "Oh really?! Tell me more!".

Suddenly, Robert Novak walked off the set for whatever reason. At this point, CNN Inside Politics be came more interesting. I was drawn to it, as if my sight had been restored.

Normally, I get headache from this show. It seems to coincide with Robert Novak's presence on the show. I have Snap, Crackle, and Pop checking into that. But, the moment he left, the headache, muscle-aches, and diarrhea went away! It was as if a cancerous tumor had been removed magical unicorn healing had taken place upon me and the show at once. I shouted, "BEGONE foolish breakfast elves!! YOU INTEREST ME NO MORE!!!!". I cast down Rice Krispies upon the floor and took my place in front of the warm, healing glow that is CNN, Inside Politics.

Please do not let my healing end. Do what you must to maintain the healing power that is now CNN, Inside Politics. I can not go back to the elves and their chatty ways. My advice is to change the locks and refuse Robert Novak to return to the show. Don't renounce me to the elves of Krispie Rice, I wish to bask in the light that is CNN, Inside Politics without Robert Novak.

I urge you to write your own letter here...at the bottom of my page.

This is a heads up for people in Southern California.  A place for bloggers and other media types to get together.

What: "The People As Media" Grassroots Progressive Conference

When: Saturday, July 30, 9:30 AM

Event fee: USD20.00 on-line by 7/28

Where: http://www.peopleasmedia.com/

Event Description: Saturday, July 30, 2005: San Diego area
activists will have a rare opportunity to learn the skills and
strategies for getting their message out, with or without
traditional media, during the “People As Media” Conference, to
be held Saturday, July 30, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at Palomar
College, San Marcos.

Keynote speaker, Dahr Jamail, known for his “Iraq Dispatches”,
will share his motivations for going into Iraq to cover the war
and the challenges he overcame as one of only a handful of un-
embedded journalists.

Two popular, progressive, radio personalities will also be
speaking at the conference. KLSD 1360 AM’s Scot Tempesta, known
to his listeners as “Scooter”, will open the conference,
followed by Enrique Morones of KURS 1040 AM, known for his
outspoken support for the human rights of Mexican immigrants.

Grassroots activist and Blogger, Jeeni Criscenzo (CPR4Democracy.
com), will emcee the conference as well as lead the afternoon
workshop on Web media. Other hands-on workshops will cover
grassroots media techniques; how to get more local media
coverage; and using video to deliver your message.

In addition to the conference, Dahr Jamail will be speaking
about his experience in Iraq at two San Diego events. Friday,
July 29, 7:30 PM at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of
San Diego, 4190 Front St., San Diego and Saturday, July 30, 7:
30 PM, at Palomar College, following the “People As Media”
conference.

Read a short article a while ago about Francine Busby from a local paper.  Thought you'd all like it.

http://www.thecoastnews.com/articles/231/

It pretty much outlines some of the struggles and strengths of her campaign.  I'm still astonished at the grassroots money that flows to her as of right now, yet the rowdy incumbent - Cunningham has nothing but PAC money coming out his ears.

http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.asp?cycle=2004&id=CA50

Impressively, she managed to grap ~40% of the vote on a quarter of the cash.  This year with help from DFA, local grassroots, and the DNC - she'll have a great shot at matching any funds in the area.  Now, it's a matter of who she will be running against, seeing how Cunningham claims not to run for relection.