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Dallas - this is a terrible letter.
When there are soooo many clear and cogent FACTS to be considered, one doesn't need to stoop to the level of the same people you deride. There's no need to ascribe labels like "left", "liberals", "lamestream", "liars" nor to speculate on the motivations of those in the media. These are the tactics of the Michael Moores, "Moveon.org", and their ilk. Such language and tactics are easily dismissed as just more from the "radical right". Emotional outbursts such as these will only be cheered by those like- minded folk who will pat you on the back and say "right on, bro! That's telling 'em." But quite frankly, they will not be taken seriously by those who have no deep political affiliations or preconceived notions. The folks who are too busy living their lives to pay much attention only perk up their ears at times of national crises such as these. They will listen and observe and evaluate what they see and here and come to their own conclusions. The minute they see "liberal left' or "vast right wing conspiracy" buzz words, they dismiss them. You will never change the views of a Michael Moore any more than you will sway a "ditto-head". They are already committed to their ideology. FACTS speak for themselve and the facts of this disaster need to be revealed so that level headed folk can make up their own mind. The FACTS are so damning they speak for themselves. No need for rhetoric.

Before you condemn all media - remember that hidden in the mire and muck of commercial 6 o'clock news are MOST of the very damning truths that are so beautifully documented on this board. Without the media, many of these facts laid bare to the light of day wouldn't be there for our illumination.

I suggest any further letters you wish to write to the "media", be specific "referenced" letters sticking strictly to illumination of the short comings or inaccuracies of their reporting. That's how you let them know they better be on their guard, because smart attentive people are watching them. Should you be lucky enough to get published - smart attentive people will take measure of your valid comment.

I wrote the letter, and I'm sick & tired of pussyfooting around. Go ahead and be polite. Go ahead and be logical. Speaking from experience, however, I can tell you right now that the average american voter will not sit and listen to cold, hard facts & statistics. The only way they will listen, and then take action, is through use of emotion.

I would highly recommend an excellent book on political activism called The Art of Political War by David Horowitz. Excellent reading and a must read primer for any political activist.

Dave