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John E's avatar

I’m late to this particular party, but I love what you’re doing here. One of the things I’m trying to do on my Substack is imagine new ways of getting folks involved in direct actions that highlight the differences between what Democrats stand for and Republican cruelty. Would you be willing to read these articles and tell me what you think?

https://open.substack.com/pub/whatifwemeantit/p/keeping-1m-people-fed-and-insured?r=5y5ify&utm_medium=ios

https://open.substack.com/pub/whatifwemeantit/p/the-gops-healthcare-warand-a-mobile?r=5y5ify&utm_medium=ios

Thanks in advance!

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Frances's avatar

Call to action completed.Utiilties already at high rates will continue to soar due to the bill , the Federal energy subsidies to companies are cut. Thank you for continuing to focus on these issues.✌️

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Nancy Lane Fleming's avatar

Mercy 🪣🪣🪣 for the dad joke. It was especially timely & healing for me today. (Mercy buckets is supposed to resemble merci beaucoup.

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Lynn Horsky's avatar

In reference to your Dad joke: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves"

---Wm. Shakespeare---seems like any living religion is about finding oneself by soul searching discipline, but Islam really flowers with integrity. Thanks for teaching about its tenets.

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Pamela Payne's avatar

Love the Dad Joke!

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Gwynne's avatar

Does this letter have a typo? ...In FY 2023, nearly 6 million households received LIHEAP assistance, and the program restored power or helped prevent 2.76 million discounts.

Is this meant to say "disconnects" instead of "discounts"? Otherwise I'm reading something wrong into this.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Seems like it! I'll send them a note to correct. Good eye.

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David Gardiner's avatar

Your Dad Joke is a premium groaner. From a guy who was revealed in July (Cancer).

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Ditto July! :)

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RRG's avatar

Love the Dad joke! And email sent! Thank you for all the work you do

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you!

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debra's avatar

How ‘bout if we simply tax the people who have created this problem by rigging the game. If Dems ever have a real leader and dominate Congress, they can accomplish this by raising minimum wage, implementing Medicare for all, and raising earned benefits (Social Security) by removing the cap. Of course, if Democrats really embrace liberalism, it would provide the perfect platform, assuming they care about people. I DARE THEM!

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Deborah L Steinmetz's avatar

Dad joke plus education on Islam, a home run!

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

:)

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Gregg Barak's avatar

Cute dad joke especially for a cancer like me😊

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Likewise!

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Sidney E Irving's avatar

Thanks for the morning chuckle. I listened yesterday to your talk with the Palestinian lawyer. So horrific what continues to happen in Gaza and yet no mention in the media. I will contact my representatives, what else can we do? I see Central Kitchen is on the ground trying to help

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you for reading, Sidney.

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Naima  (NM)'s avatar

Thank you for the calls to action, Qasim. I was once the recipient of help via the LIHEAP program decades ago, just some free weather stripping in a single mom’s rental, but it sure was appreciated. It was one small thing that helped me keep faith with American values. These programs help create good faith between citizens and our government, which is sorely needed now more than ever. Take a moment to join me in speaking up for those in need. Thank you.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Absolutely. We need to expand these social safety nets, not decrease them. Thanks for raising your voice.

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Sally Manshardt's avatar

Best Dad Joke, yet! I need to laugh so I can stop being angry or crying! Thank you!💖☮️

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

“A smile is charity.” - Prophet Muhammad (sa) 😊

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Sally Manshardt's avatar

I have never heard that before. The truth of that statement makes my heart sing!!! Thank you for being you!!😄☮️

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