An Open Letter To Our President

[GoreSupporterNJ]

Dear President Gore,

Yes, sir, I call you President, because to me and to many Americans you are the President, and frankly, I think it is about time many more people in this country admitted that. You will always be my and my family's President, and that is based on historical fact and not partisanship. I put my country before party, and it has truly been to the detriment of our Democracy that so many have not. I am writing to you for reasons that are twofold: Firstly, I cannot tell you how gratified I am to hear you speaking out for the people of this nation in exposing the betrayers in our midst. Bush did betray this country, it's people, it's legacy, and it's children's future. Thank you for speaking the words so many feel. All you said that would come to pass when you were campaigning in 2000 has come true. Even those who laughed at your lockbox are now seeing how right you were about that as well. Unfortunate to say you were right on those accounts, but I even saw all this coming and tried to tell people. Frustrating to say the least that so many care little for truth, yet so much more for soundbytes and sensationalism. We need to face facts, however, Mr. Gore. This nation is a nation run on media soundbytes, polls, and propaganda. Do you see how John Kerry has suddenly catapulted into the "frontrunner " position? This after having such low numbers only a month and a half ago? This is pure media manipulation at its best in my opinion, and I am outraged and disappointed as an American to see the same process continuing with no apparent change in party style in sight. That is why your endorsing Howard Dean was an honest and bold move which I respect, although I believe it was a mistake, because it should have been Dr. Dean endorsing you. For you see Mr. Gore, this nation needs your leadership now more than ever. It is not John Kerry's time. It is not Howard Dean's time. It is not John Edward's time. It is your time, and I have never given up on you and never will.

That leads me to the second reason why I am writing to you today. A group of us who frequent the Gore Support Center that Chris Jackson runs are so incensed by the political games on both sides of the aisle, that we have formed a Federal PAC called Patriots For Gore. We believe in you, your message, and the promise of a sustainable future that your leadership would bring while inspiring Americans to look forward. We have been working in primary states that have a write- in option, with very limited resources in NH, NM, Wisconsin, and also will be in NJ, Alabama, etc. to get the message out that the best man for this job in 2004 is still in the hearts of those Americans who see the prize: The restoration of the soul of this nation, and the inspiration of the American people to reach that prize with you as their leader. Do you have any idea sir, the level of frustration and yet hope that lives within those like myself who do this against all odds? Do you have any idea how much you have touched the hearts and souls of those of us who have remained loyal to you through all of this and will continue to? Do you have any idea of the utter hopelessness we feel knowing we may have to hold our noses and vote for John Kerry with you not anywhere in sight? I love this country Mr. Gore with all of my heart and soul, and I know you do too. That is the main reason why we at Patriots For Gore want you to know that we are here, and that we intend to stay here fighting for you, and more importantly fighting for the causes (like the environment) that you and we believe in.

We have also been emphasizing through this small group that Americans do not have to settle and must let their voices be heard. That hope, faith, conviction, and believing in what is right whatever the cost, is what this nation is all about. It hasn't been easy to do this, however. Believe me, we have met up with obstacles, criticism, and remarks from people who tell us we need to get into reality. I am writing to you to tell you all this in all honesty, because my mind has never been clearer. You are the only Democrat and American statesman who inspires the people, and who truly cares for the issues and speaks out on them. You have been a voice of reason, of inspiration, and of hope to so many people who had given up on public servants actually really giving a damn. The current crop of candidates are doing nothing to inspire people. Kerry imo is a party pick with no message. Edwards, while promising, voted for this war, and needs more experience. Sharpton and Kucinich have no chance with the electorate. Where does that leave the American people, Mr. Gore? I will tell you where it leaves many I talk to. Wanting you to not only speak out with truth to power about Bush as the statesman you are, but as a candidate rightfully asserting your place as this party's leader, in seeking justice for the wrongs and injustices perpetrated on our people and our constitution. I know sir, you have said you will not run. You have endorsed another candidate who is now no longer in this race. However, times are crucial, and the very fate of this nation hangs on a thread. Surely, the American people including our PAC will fight for issues that hopefully will make change, and life will go on such as it would be. However, people need inspiration, leadership, and truth. You provide all of that, and it is because of those qualities that nothing will deter us from doing all we can up to the convention to let people know where we stand as Americans. An opportunity lost is lost forever. I truly believe this is your time, or I wouldn't be writing this letter to you. I do hope you reconsider your options.

Even though our group has also pledged to vote for the eventual Democratic nominee, we will not give up in supporting you up until that point and I thought that you should know that. I also wanted you to know that should I have to vote for one of those who are left because I know there is no choice but to get Bush the betrayer out of power, my spirit will still be void, my inspiration will still be gone, and I will still lose hope for the future, because the flame you could light with your passion, your sincerity, your love of this country and its people, your respect in this world as a statesman, and your integrity as the true and rightful President of this nation will have once again been snuffed out by those who have no idea of the opportunity they wasted, and my voice will once again be silenced. That is not what this country is all about, for no voice should be silenced. However, in closing let me say that whatever happens regarding how this all plays out, I respect you, admire you, and will always remember the inspiration and leadership you gave to this nation, and hope you never stop doing that. My son who is only twelve years old has also been learning so much from this process and has told me that he too wants to see you as the President of the United States. I hope he gets his wish someday. I know this country would be the better for it.

Sincerely,
Jan Moore
Chairperson
Patriots For Gore

[earthmother]

Not as passionate as yours, Jan, but here's the one I just sent:


Dear Mr. Gore:

This is not the first time I am writing to you. Previously, I wrote with the conviction that you would still be running for president in 2004. This time, I am writing with one slim thread of hope.

Those of us in the draft Gore movement have speculated endlessly about your reasons for deciding not to run in 2004, and this has been an agonizing three years of working for something we know may never happen.

I remember in December 2000, when the Supreme Court handed down its devastating decision, that I turned to my husband, feeling truly ill, and said, well, it’s going to be a long four years, but we’ll be able to get Gore in in 2004. At the time I also made some off-handed comment to the effect that I hoped Bush really screwed up so that he’d be unelectable in 2004. I guess it just goes to prove that you have to be careful what you wish for. Who could’ve foreseen the misguided road of deception and disaster this administration has led us down? In your beautiful concession speech, you were much more gracious than I’d have been able to be. But the time for graciousness is past, Mr. President (yes, you are the President of the United States, despite the current “pResident” in the White House).

It is time, now, to claim what is rightfully yours. It is time to give this country back its sanity, its wisdom, and its role as a respected leader in the world. It is time to give the millions of people who voted for you in 2000 the voice that was taken away from them by Katherine Harris, Jeb Bush, and the U.S. Supreme Court. You are our voice, Mr. Gore: “. . . for those who feel their voices have not been heard . . . I heard you and I will not forget.” Those were beautiful words to my ears. But my dream of seeing you as president is quickly turning into a nightmare.

I respected your decision to endorse Howard Dean, although I did not agree with you and I did not support him. Instead, I continued working with the draft movement to make you president. I have given so much of my time and energy to this cause that I so deeply believe in. But before long, it appears that John Kerry will have the nomination in his pocket. I will vote for the Democratic nominee after the convention, but until that time, I will work to see that you are the person who is nominated.

Please reconsider your decision not to run in 2004. You have enormous support throughout the country. Your time is now. George Bush must be ousted, and I believe he will be. But shouldn’t the person who ousts him be you? You, with your experience, wisdom, intelligence, understanding, and proven record of success? You, who received more votes than any other Democratic presidential candidate in history? You, who continue to give the best policy speeches of any Democrat, running or not? You, who stood firm on your position against the Iraq war? You, who won the election in 2000?

Please, Mr. Gore, find a way to rise, like a phoenix, from the floor of the Democratic convention. Your country needs you.

Sincerely . . .

[GoreSupporterNJ]

earthmother said:

Not as passionate as yours, Jan, but here's the one I just sent:


Dear Mr. Gore:

This is not the first time I am writing to you. Previously, I wrote with the conviction that you would still be running for president in 2004. This time, I am writing with one slim thread of hope.

Those of us in the draft Gore movement have speculated endlessly about your reasons for deciding not to run in 2004, and this has been an agonizing three years of working for something we know may never happen.

I remember in December 2000, when the Supreme Court handed down its devastating decision, that I turned to my husband, feeling truly ill, and said, well, it’s going to be a long four years, but we’ll be able to get Gore in in 2004. At the time I also made some off-handed comment to the effect that I hoped Bush really screwed up so that he’d be unelectable in 2004. I guess it just goes to prove that you have to be careful what you wish for. Who could’ve foreseen the misguided road of deception and disaster this administration has led us down? In your beautiful concession speech, you were much more gracious than I’d have been able to be. But the time for graciousness is past, Mr. President (yes, you are the President of the United States, despite the current “pResident” in the White House).

It is time, now, to claim what is rightfully yours. It is time to give this country back its sanity, its wisdom, and its role as a respected leader in the world. It is time to give the millions of people who voted for you in 2000 the voice that was taken away from them by Katherine Harris, Jeb Bush, and the U.S. Supreme Court. You are our voice, Mr. Gore: “. . . for those who feel their voices have not been heard . . . I heard you and I will not forget.” Those were beautiful words to my ears. But my dream of seeing you as president is quickly turning into a nightmare.

I respected your decision to endorse Howard Dean, although I did not agree with you and I did not support him. Instead, I continued working with the draft movement to make you president. I have given so much of my time and energy to this cause that I so deeply believe in. But before long, it appears that John Kerry will have the nomination in his pocket. I will vote for the Democratic nominee after the convention, but until that time, I will work to see that you are the person who is nominated.

Please reconsider your decision not to run in 2004. You have enormous support throughout the country. Your time is now. George Bush must be ousted, and I believe he will be. But shouldn’t the person who ousts him be you? You, with your experience, wisdom, intelligence, understanding, and proven record of success? You, who received more votes than any other Democratic presidential candidate in history? You, who continue to give the best policy speeches of any Democrat, running or not? You, who stood firm on your position against the Iraq war? You, who won the election in 2000?

Please, Mr. Gore, find a way to rise, like a phoenix, from the floor of the Democratic convention. Your country needs you.

Sincerely . . .

Karen, great letter. And yes I know, I am the "passionate" one. It's just my way. I just hope he knows how much support he truly has out here, and how much so many people need his leadership today.


Jan

[Tinkerbell]

Do you see how John Kerry has suddenly catapulted into the "frontrunner " position? This after having such low numbers only a month and a half ago? This is pure media manipulation at its best in my opinion, and I am outraged and disappointed as an American to see the same process continuing with no apparent change in party style in sight.

Yes. Thanks to the DLC and their multi-media friends in high places John Kerry has been annointed and now appears poised to capture the Democratic nomination to face Bush in November. The media, so far, has treated Kerry with kid gloves. But just wait until the real campaign between Bush and Kerry begins. Those media pundits and polls will be very busy smearing and spinning John Kerry, the same way they did Al Gore in election 2000. You are right Jan. In election 2000, no Democrats stepped up to the plate to come to Al's defense. Those republican thugs in Florida, who, by their very presence, threatened physical harm to those counting the votes there and caused those counting to votes to become intimidated and close up shop. Where was the outrage by the Democratic leadership? Those thugs should have been arrested for obstruction of justice. But yet not a word about that from our wimpy Democratic leaders. Sometimes non-action speaks louder than words. While the DNC, headed by the DLC, has never publicly criticized Al Gore, their visible lack of support for him and our democracy speaks loud and clear.

To add insult to injury, in January, 2001 our Democratic representatives in the 107th refused to join the Black caucus in challenging the Bush presidency. They (the Democrats) got promised certain positions by the Bush administration and so - to hell with the people and democracy.

[bellfacto]

Tell me, after writing my letter to my president, Al Gore, do I snail mail it? Or do I email Iit?

[GSC Admin]

Dave, after you write your letter to Mr. Gore, you can snail mail it to the following address:

Honorable Al Gore
2100 West End Ave.
Suite 790
Nashville, TN 37203

He always enjoys hearing from his supporters and reading our concerns.

Thanks, Chris

[bellfacto]

Thanks. Next, how do I get a copy of what I write to Al, onto the forum here for you to read? I never did master all these things. Yet. I see that some of you have uploaded or something a copy of what you wrote. How did you do that?

[GSC Admin]

Well, lets say you type it in Wordpad, after you finish it, just select all of your text, copy it and when you go to post here, paste it where you always write when you post. Thats it!

[GoreSupporterNJ]

I believe their office moved. I made that mistake the other day too. The latest address I have for them which is Dec. 2003, however, shows the same address Chris posted, only Suite 620. I hope everyone who supports him writes him a heartfelt letter. I believe that is truly something he appreciates.
Jan

[GoreSupporterNJ]

Tinkerbell said:

Yes. Thanks to the DLC and their multi-media friends in high places John Kerry has been annointed and now appears poised to capture the Democratic nomination to face Bush in November. The media, so far, has treated Kerry with kid gloves. But just wait until the real campaign between Bush and Kerry begins. Those media pundits and polls will be very busy smearing and spinning John Kerry, the same way they did Al Gore in election 2000. You are right Jan. In election 2000, no Democrats stepped up to the plate to come to Al's defense. Those republican thugs in Florida, who, by their very presence, threatened physical harm to those counting the votes there and caused those counting to votes to become intimidated and close up shop. Where was the outrage by the Democratic leadership? Those thugs should have been arrested for obstruction of justice. But yet not a word about that from our wimpy Democratic leaders. Sometimes non-action speaks louder than words. While the DNC, headed by the DLC, has never publicly criticized Al Gore, their visible lack of support for him and our democracy speaks loud and clear.

To add insult to injury, in January, 2001 our Democratic representatives in the 107th refused to join the Black caucus in challenging the Bush presidency. They (the Democrats) got promised certain positions by the Bush administration and so - to hell with the people and democracy.

I couldn't agree with you more, Tinkerbell. The Democrats in Congress had their chance to stand up for the American people and stop this coup from taking place, and all that took place because of it. They chose to be wimps at the expense of our Democracy for their own politcal expedience. They owe us plenty to make up for that. I doubt however, that they will ever be able to do that now. Not unless they restore what they took from us.

Jan

[restoredemocracy]

Well said Tinkerbell. I don't understand why this group is focused on harrassing Al Gore instead of holding the DNC/DLC accountable for their betrayal of Al Gore and for their failure to defend our democratic form of government that was stolen by Bush in 2000.

[GoreSupporterNJ]

restoredemocracy said:

Well said Tinkerbell. I don't understand why this group is focused on harrassing Al Gore instead of holding the DNC/DLC accountable for their betrayal of Al Gore and for their failure to defend our democratic form of government that was stolen by Bush in 2000.

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No one is harrassing Al Gore here. We are SUPPORTING him by doing all we can to see what was taken restored to us. There is no love lost here between the Democratic leadership and many of us. Why do you think we started this PAC? I also highly doubt that Mr. Gore sees letters from supporters as harrassment. I believe he appreciates all of them. I don't understand why you are attacking others here for doing that.

Jan

[restoredemocracy]

Tinkrbell's post clearly identified the problem as the DNC/DLC's refusal to support Al Gore as the problem. I don't see any letters being sent from this group to the DNC'DLC holding them accountable for their behavior and I would like to know why this isn't being done? Your letter focuses only on Al Gore and makes no mention of the DNC/DLC. To me your focus solely on Al Gore instead of confronting the DNC/DLC for their betrayal of Al Gore smacks of harrassment of Al Gore to me. What's the problem with addressing the problem and confronting the DNC/DLC?

[GoreLeadership]

restoredemocracy,

What is the address to the DLC? I will write a letter today, hope you have as well.

To all, we should approach this three fold....
1. DLC
2. Superdelegates
3. media/letters to editor across the nation

We would just have that much more impact..

-GoreLeadership

[GoreSupporterNJ]

restoredemocracy said:

Tinkrbell's post clearly identified the problem as the DNC/DLC's refusal to support Al Gore as the problem. I don't see any letters being sent from this group to the DNC'DLC holding them accountable for their behavior and I would like to know why this isn't being done? Your letter focuses only on Al Gore and makes no mention of the DNC/DLC. To me your focus solely on Al Gore instead of confronting the DNC/DLC for their betrayal of Al Gore smacks of harrassment of Al Gore to me. What's the problem with addressing the problem and confronting the DNC/DLC?

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My letter was TO Mr. Gore. Who are you to tell me what to write in it? Write your own and express what you wish. Have you confronted the DNC/DLC, BTW? I HAVE MANY TIMES. I just don't see how you attacking people for SUPPORTING Mr. Gore does any good here. We will continue to address what the DNC and DLC did to Al Gore and to the American people, and these letters to superdelegates affirm it. If you really cared about that, why didn't you join this group to help us do that? You constantly come here and attack people for supporting Al Gore. I just don't understand that. DNC members will also be addressed in this effort and if you had been following what we are doing you would have known that as well, instead of always going off the cuff. This PAC is only a month old, and we do have much on our agenda. Have no fear, the Democratic leadership knows where many of us stand, and we will continue to voice those opinions. I agree with Tinkerbell who agreed with me, so again, I don't understand why you attack people here for supporting Al Gore. We need to write to him as well to let him know we are still here fighting for him and for all the American people who were denied. We also yes, must hold the Democratic leadership responsible for ignoring the will of the people, and they will BE REMINDED of that. I sure hope you are sending your letter out to the DNC today.

Jan