Every day, more American citizens are coming to the realization that our national government is in the hands of a pack of pathological liars.  The recent stream of Democratic propaganda attempting to stifle criticism of the Obamacare bill makes the point.

Early in the week, a letter went out under the name of “President Barack Obama” urging supporters to organize and to attend community events. The letter, which is set forth in full at the end of this article, says in part:

Organizing for America is putting together thousands of events this month where you can reach out to neighbors, show your support, and make certain your members of Congress know that you’re counting on them to act. But these canvasses, town halls, and gatherings only make a difference if you turn up to knock on doors, share your views, and show your support. So here’s what I need from you: Can you sign up to attend an event near you?

Sounds like El Presidente is calling for organized turnouts at town hall meetings — right?

And folks DID turn out, and they were very vocal in their opposition to Obamacare.

Oops.

Next came the usual Obamacrat response to criticism: character assassination, partisan bickering, and outright lies.  A letter promptly went out under the name of “Mitch Stewart, Director, Organizing For America.”  The Stewart letter, which is set forth at the end of this article, says in part:

Members of Congress have been home for just a few days, and they’re already facing increased pressure from insurance companies, special interests, and partisan attack organizations that are spending millions to block health insurance reform. These groups are using scare tactics and spreading smears about the President’s plan for reform, trying to incite constituents into lashing out at their representatives and disrupting their events. The goal of these disruptions is for a few people to get a lot of media attention and hijack the entire public discourse. . . . It’s up to us to show Congress that those loudly opposing reform are a tiny minority being stirred up by special interests, and that a huge majority strongly supports enacting real health insurance reform in 2009.

Well, well.  How quickly the tune changes.  Hypocritical? I think so.

The lie, which should be obvious, is the claim that “a huge majority supports enacting real health insurance reform in 2009.”  Not according to the polls.  A recent article published by the Gallup organization states, “Although the majority of Americans believe the U.S. healthcare system has major problems, less than 20% perceive that the U.S. healthcare system is in a state of crisis. This has not shifted significantly in 15 years.”  Continuing: “Most Americans rate the quality of healthcare they receive and their healthcare coverage as excellent or good. These views have been stable in recent years.” Gallup concludes, “while the majority of Americans ultimately favor passage of healthcare reform, many are willing to wait until next year to see it happen.”  And that’s the most favorable of the reports by polling organizations.

According to FOX News: “Voters disapproved of the way he’s handling health care by 52 percent to 39 percent . . . .” Obama’s Approval Rating Drops To 50 Per Cent.

MSNBC: “As Congress works on its legislation and as Obama campaigns to get an overhaul enacted, 42 percent now say that the president’s plan is a bad idea, which is a 10-point increase since last month. Thirty-six percent say it’s a good idea.” Poll: Obama Loses Ground On Health Care.

The Washington Post: “Since April, approval of Obama’s handling of health care has dropped from 57 percent to 49 percent, with disapproval rising from 29 percent to 44 percent.” Poll Shows Obama Slipping On Key Issues.

Rasmussen: “The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 47% are in favor of the reform effort proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats while 49% are opposed.”  Just 23% Believe Health Care Costs Will Go Down if Reform Passes Congress.

Then today the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued a letter claiming ominously, “All week, fringe, far-right organizations funded by shady, unreported sources have been ginning up their supporters to disrupt Democratic town hall meetings . . . .”

Exactly what “fringe, far-right organizations” funded by which “shady, unreported sources,” the DSCC letter can’t say, perhaps because those things exist only in the fevered, paranoid imaginations of Democrat leaders.

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“President Barack Obama” letter:

This is the moment our movement was built for.

For one month, the fight for health insurance reform leaves the backrooms of Washington, D.C., and returns to communities across America. Throughout August, members of Congress are back home, where the hands they shake and the voices they hear will not belong to lobbyists, but to people like you.

Home is where we’re strongest. We didn’t win last year’s election together at a committee hearing in D.C. We won it on the doorsteps and the phone lines, at the softball games and the town meetings, and in every part of this great country where people gather to talk about what matters most. And if you’re willing to step up once again, that’s exactly where we’re going to win this historic campaign for the guaranteed, affordable health insurance that every American deserves.

There are those who profit from the status quo, or see this debate as a political game, and they will stop at nothing to block reform. They are filling the airwaves and the internet with outrageous falsehoods to scare people into opposing change. And some people, not surprisingly, are getting pretty nervous. So we’ve got to get out there, fight lies with truth, and set the record straight.

That’s why Organizing for America is putting together thousands of events this month where you can reach out to neighbors, show your support, and make certain your members of Congress know that you’re counting on them to act.

But these canvasses, town halls, and gatherings only make a difference if you turn up to knock on doors, share your views, and show your support. So here’s what I need from you:

Can you sign up to attend an event near you?

In politics, there’s a rule that says when you ask people to get involved, always tell them it’ll be easy. Well, let’s be honest here: Passing comprehensive health insurance reform will not be easy. Every President since Harry Truman has talked about it, and the most powerful and experienced lobbyists in Washington stand in the way.

But every day we don’t act, Americans watch their premiums rise three times faster than wages, small businesses and families are pushed towards bankruptcy, and 14,000 people lose their coverage entirely. The cost of inaction is simply too much for the people of this nation to bear.

So yes, fixing this crisis will not be easy. Our opponents will attack us every day for daring to try. It will require time, and hard work, and there will be days when we don’t know if we have anything more to give. But there comes a moment when we all have to choose between doing what’s easy, and doing what’s right.

This is one of those times. And moments like this are what this movement was built for. So, are you ready?

Please RSVP for an event in your community to build support for health insurance reform[.]

Let’s seize this moment and win this historic victory for our economy, our health and our families.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama

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“Mitch Stewart” Letter:

Members of Congress have been home for just a few days, and they’re already facing increased pressure from insurance companies, special interests, and partisan attack organizations that are spending millions to block health insurance reform.

These groups are using scare tactics and spreading smears about the President’s plan for reform, trying to incite constituents into lashing out at their representatives and disrupting their events.

The goal of these disruptions is for a few people to get a lot of media attention and hijack the entire public discourse. If they succeed, all Americans — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — will continue to struggle under the broken status quo.

It’s up to us to show Congress that those loudly opposing reform are a tiny minority being stirred up by special interests, and that a huge majority strongly supports enacting real health insurance reform in 2009.

Your representative . . . needs to hear that voters are demanding health insurance reform this year. Can you call the local office . . . ? Let the person who answers know that you’re a constituent. Then tell them: “Please fight for real health insurance reform in 2009. Americans are suffering under the current system and need change.”

According to our records, you live in Virginia’s 9th congressional district. Please call:

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Once you’ve made your call, click here to report it.

(Not your representative? Click here to look yours up.)

Calling should only take a few minutes, but it’s a huge help. These local offices serve as the main connection between a member of Congress and voters in the district. And with representatives home on recess, the staff there are in daily contact with your member, keeping them updated on how many calls they receive that are for or against reform.

Once you’ve called, please tell us. Knowing how many calls are coming in from all around the country will help us better plan our campaign — and help us show that the American people overwhelmingly want health insurance reform this year. Let us know you called:

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Thanks,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart

Director

Organizing for America