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"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles. It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt......If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake."

--Thomas Jefferson, 1798, after the passage of the Sedition Act.

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright  moron."

 H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

Post-Election Links

Information from B'nai Aaron Debate...

Upcoming Events	Volunteer!	Editorials & Related Reading
We are having a number of pro John KERRY / John EDWARDS events at our house (unless otherwise specified) if you are interested. October 27 - Har Zion, Berkowitz Auditorium Hebrew High School Q&A, 6:30pm. November 2 - Celebrate! Once you are done voting and volunteering, come on over and watch as John Kerry is declared our next president. If the Western swing states need help we might do some phone calls to Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, ... and encourage people to vote. Otherwise, we will watch the election returns come in on my projection tv. I've got wireless internet if you want to bring your laptop. Bring something to nosh on, this is likely to be an all-nighter! Also, see my old list of events, and the list of National Jewish Democratic Council's Philadelphia Chapter Events.	Please help re-defeat  George Bush. Please welcome a young volunteer into your homeOct. 26 - Nov. 3 Return your absentee ballot if you've already ordered one. (Otherwise, consider the emergency alternative ballot.) Oct 29: Local Deadline for absentee votes Nov 2: Federal Deadline for absentee votes Man the Phone Banks Victory 2004  National Jewish Democratic Council   Volunteer on Election Day Remember: Regime change begins at home!	Editorial from Bush's Republican hometown paper The Lonestar Iconoclast National Jewish Democratic Council Contact: Eric Colchamiro, greater Philadelphia Region Field Director Read: NJDC Philly Digest Grandma Bubbie cartoon Israel and the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election: Kerry is better from Israel and for the U.S. In the interest of balance, here is some information for Non-Jews: If Bush was Running Against Jesus The Case Against Bush by Ron REAGAN. Letter to Bush by Sophie SOLOMON about media bias and the lies regarding Iraq Why I'm supporting John KERRY by Dan LOEB On Bush by my son's friends Comedy from Jay LENO and David LETTERMAN Rep. GOSS says he is not qualified to be in CIA. Emails: Embassy, Sensitive, Indyk, Allies, Jerusalem, Tides, Poll, Exponent, Armageddon, Koch, Taxes, Reagan, Wall/Victims, Clinton, Specter, Germany Also see the NJDC's Philadelphia Chapter's Reading List.

Please house volunteers

• The penultimate weekend: October 15 to 17.
• The final week: October 26 to November 3.

If you can put up a group of them, please contact:

• Student coordinator: Ethan Porter, cell phone 201 207 2796.
• Area Host coordinators: Dan and Helen Loeb

Victory 2004 is organizing Phone Banks to canvas registered voters, persuade swing voters, and get out the vote on election day. Phone Banks are being run in just about every day and in every part of the Philadelphia area. Personally, I am running a phone bank most Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30 - 8:30 pm at a law office in Bala Cynwyd (Suite 500, 401 City Avenue, opposite the Adam's Mark Hotel).

Contact Jered Solomon to RSVP to any of the phone banks.

• Norristown office: 610 272 8565

Monday, October 4, 7pm sharp, Temple Beth Hillel Beth El

RSVP here.

Debate Parties at My House

Sunday, October 3, 7pm: Teleconference and First Presidential Debate Party

Let's watch Sen. John Kerry vs. Pres. George W. Bush fight it out on my big screen (with even better resolution than before) and enjoy snacks and conversation together. The debate will be viewed from videotape for the benefit of those who could not see it on the Jewish holiday.

We will join the National Teleconference hosted by John Kerry's brother Cameron (Haim) Kerry and the famous Alan M. Dershowitz who will be kicking off a campaign to acquaint the Jewish community with John Kerry's unblemished record of commitment to Israel.

This is part of a series of three official Debate Watch parties registered with the Commission on Presidential Debates which I am hosting at my house.

This debate focuses on domestic policy. Debate moderated by Jim Lehrer, Anchor and Executive Editor, The NewsHour, PBS This debate will be viewed from videotape for those who couldn't watch it at its regular time.

RSVP here.

October 5. 7:30pm - Vice-Presidential Debate Party and Speaker from Hoeffel Campaign

This is part of a series of three official Debate Watch parties registered with the Commission on Presidential Debates which I am hosting at my house.

The debate will be moderated by Gwen Ifill, Senior Correspondent, The NewsHour, and Moderator, Washington Week, PBS. The telecast starts at 9pm.

Before the debate, I hope to have a speaker from Joe Hoeffel's campaign.

RSVP here.

October 10, 8:30 pm - Second Presidential Debate Party

Let's watch Sen. John Kerry vs. Pres. George W. Bush fight it out again on my big screen (with even better resolution than before) and enjoy snacks and conversation together.

This is part of a series of four official Debate Watch parties registered with the Commission on Presidential Debates which I am hosting at my house.

This debate is in town hall meeting format. Debate moderated by Charles Gibson, Co-Anchor, ABC News Good Morning America

RSVP here.

Sunday, October 13, 7:15 pm, Rep. Ackerman (D-NY) debate on Judaic Values in the Pres. Election & Final Televised Presidential Debate Party on Big Screen

Let's watch Sen. John Kerry vs. Pres. George W. Bush fight it again one last time on my big screen (with even better resolution than before) and enjoy snacks and conversation together.

This debate focuses on foreign policy. Debate moderated by Bob Schieffer CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent, and Moderator, Face the Nation

This debate will be viewed live. The telecast starts at 9pm.

RSVP here.

Sunday morning, October 10 - - Bush vs Kerry: Good for the Jews Debate

A Panel Discussion with Dan Loeb (defending Kerry) and. Len Feldman (defending Bush) on Issues Impacting the Jewish Community in the Presidential Election. Debate moderated by Rabbi Lisa Malik. Audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions.

Place: Suburban Jewish Community Center - Bnai Aaron, 560 Mill Road, Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Schedule:

• 9:00 am - morning services at the synagogue
• 10:00 am - debate
• 11:00 am - Men's club breakfast and informal discussion

Cost: $10 in advance / $12 at the door.

R.S.V.P. here

October 22 - Israel and the Election Discussion

WHERE: Ron Donagi's house, 508 Parkview Drive, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Synagogue Shir Shalom, the secular humanist Jewish community in Philadelphia, is organizing an "Israel & the Election" debate following kabbalat shabbat and a pot luck dinner. 

• 6:30 - Short erev Shabbat service
• 7:00 - Pot-luck dinner.
• 9:00 - Discussion of the role of Israel in the US Presidential Election