Over the last couple of weeks, we have been agonizing, annoyed, distressed, depressed, disappointed, revolted, pre-suicidal, and post-pissed off about whom we thought were "our" people in Congress, the ones we worked so hard for, raised money for, knocked on doors for, blogged for. But mostly, we have felt helpless, at least I have, to do much about it. Correspondence to my (previously favorite) Senator resulted in no response, and an inquiring phone call merely revealed that due to the incredible quantity of similar contacts, I should not expect one anytime soon.
So what to do? May I suggest a Netroots Nation delegation to visit these creatures and let them know, up front and personal, how we feel, and to demand an explanation and a plan from them to repent?
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