Posted on 10/15/2004 12:57:59 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
It's time to drive the Kerry supporters off the Letters to the Editor pages of newspapers across the country.
Here are 3 Easy Steps with a pre-written letter to the editor to submit by email to your local paper...
Kerry Falls Short
Editor,
If Al Qaeda was a debating society, I might vote for John Kerry. He’s a good talker. But they’re terrorists who want to kill us, so I’m voting for a leader – BUSH.
If John Kerry had ever created even one single job in his life, I might vote him. But he’s had his snout in the public feeding trough his whole life – and been a kept man in his off hours. I’m voting for BUSH who created 2 million jobs in the past 13 months.
If John Kerry really believed in lower government taxes, I might vote for him. But he voted for the single largest tax increase in American history. He even voted to tax the Social Security benefits of our seniors. I’m voting for the man who cut taxes for every single person who pays taxes – BUSH.
If John Kerry would put America’s interests first and not cower before other nations, I might vote for him. But he believes more in passing a “Global Test” given by the same nations who were bribed with money from the United Nations Oil for Food program than with putting America first. I’m voting for the man who put America first and was willing to work with any friendly nation to accomplish our security – BUSH.
If John Kerry took terrorism seriously, I might vote for him. But viewing terrorism as simply a “nuisance” is exactly what emboldened our enemies when we failed to respond to the bombing for the USS Cole and the first World Trade Center bombing. I’m voting for the leader who stepped up and treated terrorism for exactly what it is – a war on America. I’m voting for BUSH.
If John Kerry actually cared about our troops overseas, he would have visited them in Afghanistan or Iraq at least one time – like other members of Congress. He would have voted to provide the funds for what they needed. I’m voting for the leader who is favored by 78% of our military – BUSH. They know the situation in Iraq and what it means to lead and fight and they overwhelmingly support BUSH.
If John Kerry had supported Gulf War I when Saddam Hussein invaded a neighboring country, I might believe he has the character to lead. Kerry even voted against that war, despite a coalition of 40 nations that included France and Germany. It is obvious he won’t lead until the enemy has his boot on our throats. I’m voting for the one candidate who leads. The one candidate who spreads freedom. The one candidate who isn’t afraid to put himself on the line for our protection – BUSH.
If our country was electing a Critic in Chief, I would surely vote for John Kerry since that is what he seems to do best. There is nothing about America he can’t find fault with. Since we’re electing a Commander in Chief, I’m voting for BUSH – the man who won two wars and set 52 million people free. Afghanistan just had its first free election in 5,000 years. Iraq will join them soon. Kerry yaks, BUSH acts.
If John Kerry had accomplished anything in his 20 year Senate career about any of the issues that are suddenly important to him, I might vote for him. If he had introduced any piece of legislation, seeing it through to becoming law about any of his new found criticisms of America, I might take him seriously. He has not.
I’m voting for the man who does what he says. Who is not afraid to take on the tough issues. Who has shown he can lead when times are tough. Who has actually created jobs, met a payroll, been a chief executive of Texas and of America. Who has comforted warriors and victims of disaster. Who has led the war on terror that has decimated Al Qaeda and keeps Osama holed up in a cave. Who has demonstrated that in this election he alone is the real deal. BUSH.
Signed...
Change it or alter it in any way you like to support our President.
Step 2 - Search Google with these words: _(your state)_ Newspapers. For example, I searched under "Pennsylvania Newspapers". Navigate to the newspaper site and look for "Contact US" or Letters to the Editor. Submit the letter and click send!
Step 3 - Repeat! I covered most of pennsylvania in less than an hour.
best, ampu
good work......thanks
Second, it's best to make a topical response to something that has already run in the paper, so they know you actually read that paper.
Third, it's best to keep the letter under 200 words if you want it published.
And fourth, papers frown upon seeing a letter they have published in other publications. They want first run exclusivity for a letter, and that's why I don't post a letter to the editor on FR until after it's run in the paper.
... all good advice I hope you take! ... which is why I said alter it any way you like.
Onward for Bush! AMPU
And fifth, Its going directly to the thrash bin.
Thanks, but I'm perfectly capable of writing my own letters (most of which get published) - and you ain't gonna get a 600+ word letter published. Columnists have a hard time getting that many column inches.
You have to write your own letter. Pre-written letters are too easy to spot, or show up as multiple copies and then get ignored. Editors like short, original letters. Surely the average freeper can write 200 words on why people should vote for George Bush.
Look for newspaper blogs--lots of papers are adding them. Faster, fewer length restrictions, up there longer, and you might reach voters in swing states.
Newspapers vary. Our local paper takes letter far in excess of 600 words. Many of the papers I saw today were 200-450 words. Because of the way the letter is written, it is easy to take out a couple paragraphs to accomplish any restriction on length.
Whether someone uses my letter or their own, we should all do something. That is the point.
best, ampu
You're right--people need to do something. But copying and e-mailing someone else's letter isn't doing anything. Yes, you might have to take a half hour or an hour to put together a short, thoughtful letter. You might have to do some research on the internet so you can back up your arguments. You might need to take a few minutes and think about the voter you're trying to convince to vote for Bush, rather than trying to convince the voter who is already voting for Bush. But it's worth the time. Write letters, post blogs, talk to people, but in your own voice. Being genuine will convince more undecideds.
Unless they're leaning towards Kerry. Then you need to scare the heck out of them.
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