Lucas,As we've learned this year, President Obama and the Democrats in Congress are only going to be as good as we grassroots progressives make them be.
And with Republicans taking over leadership in the House of Representatives, we'll have to push harder than ever.
How? One of the best ways I know of is to combine our efforts behind one organization in Washington, D.C., that is an experienced and excellent pusher for the progressive agenda.
That's Public Citizen.
A smart, totally independent, fearless and--most importantly--effective group of progressive advocates, the Public Citizen crew consistently takes on the Powers That Be on behalf of you and me. And they get things done.
I am asking you to support them with some of your hard-earned cash. This is an opportune moment to make a gift, because Public Citizen has set a goal of raising $150,000 from members like you and me by the end of 2010 to jump-start their work in 2011.
I've been involved with this feisty outfit since it was founded in 1971, and I'm staying involved because it's the go-to change agent for Americans who want to challenge unchecked corporate power.
Public Citizen doesn't back down from the tough fights, and it's not willing to play the "go along to get along" Washington, D.C., game.
Your year-end contribution to the fighters at Public Citizen will help them keep the pressure on. Contribute before midnight this Friday, December 31, and help Public Citizen reach its $150,000 goal.
Don't wait until next year to give the go-getters at Public Citizen the help they need NOW to take on the corporate chieftains and their lackeys from day one in the new Congress.
Public Citizen led the fight to rein in Wall Street and tame the corporate greedheads and political boneheads who ran America's economy into a very big ditch.
Now, Public Citizen has to fight the corporatists who will try to undo this progress while also fighting to protect vital health and safety regulations. This promises to be a titanic struggle.
Public Citizen is for the people. Period. It is a grassroots citizen organization worthy of your financial support.
Help Public Citizen raise the $150,000 it needs to answer the bell when the corporate flimflammers start suckering Congress next month. And remember, give $100 or more and get a free DVD.
Thank you for everything you're doing to move America forward.
Onward!
Jim Hightower
P.S. $150,000 is a lot of money any way you count it. If you can see your way to making a contribution before midnight, December 31, you can give Public Citizen the resources to hit the ground running in January. Please contribute now.