I couldnt get thru to my Congressman, Tim Murphy’s PA-18) office to tell him to stay strong and vote no again. I hope its more people like me (offering support and encouragement) but I fear the opposite.
What time does the vote start? And is it true no statements, just a straight vote?
Just an FYI...try calling a local Congressional office...as opposed to the DC ones. I just got thru locally. The woman was incredibly polite...but I could hear the weariness in her voice...I wonder how many calls they have taken this a.m.?
I share your fear, Mom.
I believe the majority of the citizenry was up in arms regarding a possible 'Wall Street bailout' ... until Monday, when they saw the results of the House vote reflected in the Dow. Now, because their savings and/or retirement funds took a major hit, they are slowly changing their minds.
'Never mind what any future proposed bailout entails. Just see to it that my retirement savings don't ever again go through what they did on Monday!'
If that isn't the battle cry of a conglomeration of ill-informed fools, unwilling to look past their noses, I don't know what is.
Don't know when the vote is scheduled for -- been doing to much calling and posting here to pay attention to that. :) Perhaps another FReeper can answer that question?
~ joanie