Comments on: President Bush Hates America

By: AlvinBlah

AlvinBlah — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:10:14 +0000

I do not know what one can do much more than contacting representatives and encourging other people to enter service through americorps. The NCCC does use applicant numbers to reflect that people want to be part of the work. Spread the word as well. Write about yours and other’s experiences with the agency.

there are still many people that don’t even know that americorps exist. Keep that conversation alive. The budget is in the hands of Washington, but it is still worth keeping people informed.

Sadly when I contact my representatives I get nothing more than a form letter in reply. I hope you had a better experience.

By: A mother of a current NCCC member

A mother of a current NCCC member — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:06:18 +0000

I contacted my state senator. What more can I do? Thank you for any feedback.

By: AlvinBlah

AlvinBlah — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:31:10 +0000

@ nytexan

Absolutely. Feel free to use what you wish.

Thanks for the link back as well.

By: nytexan

nytexan — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:23:03 +0000

It saddens and angers me to hear that AmeriCorps is attacked by Bush. There seems to be nothing in America that Bush doesn’t have contempt for or that he doesn’t destroy. I guess the exception is the upper class, his elite crowd.

I would like to take excerpts from your post for my blog with a link to your entire deserving post.

By: AlvinBlah

AlvinBlah — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:05:23 +0000

Thanks everyone for the comments on this story. I encourage you all to contact your national representatives and remind them of the impact of the National Civilian Community Corps, and push for a return of their funding.

Please do more than just agree that this is a shame, fight to keep it from shrinking further.

Thanks

By: A mother of a current NCCC member

A mother of a current NCCC member — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:14:02 +0000

I am completely outraged of the situation that AmeriCorps NCCC is facing. The hacking of the budget is a gross misjudgment. The people of the United States of America need services. Our Southern States have yet been rectified from the devastation of Katrina. Yet, President Bush has removed funding from this region and is pumping money into another country. The pictures that are posted on the internet of the areas affected by Katrina look like it was hit by a nucular bomb. I have never seen anything like this. To disregard these people is just wrong and irresponsible. I feel that the people who live in this area were victims of FEMA. They were ignored because they are poor. Now, they are victims again by the removal of this program. These people are being ignored by our Government. This is a very sad state our country is in when lowly paid volunteers are being forced from doing their jobs. This is simply wrong. I am just disgusted.

By: boski

boski — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:01:02 +0000

This is an outrage, pure and simple. We can allow for billions to go unaccounted for in Iraq but we can’t have a program that fosters community and national service.

As a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity I see the work that is done by Americorp (I would like to thank the author for this article because the NCCC is a part of Americorp I have not heard or had forgotten about). Our affiliate each year is lucky to have a group come out and work for the affiliate, along with VISTA volunteers. These kids come out, sacrifice their time and a ton of energy. All for wages that would make someone who works in a sweatshop feel queasy about.

But hey if it’s not helping Bush and the bottom line then it has to be evil. Well that’s what Fox News tells me, since it’s more important to be “RIGHT” than right.

If you got through this mess and it made sense you are far better person than I. I ask forgiveness for my vicious attack on spelling and grammar.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:58:11 +0000

Can’t say I’m surprised. That’s interesting info about Americorps though. I had no idea is was so rigorous in its standards. And 25 million dollars is a pretty paltry sum to fund by federal standards, which unfortunately only reinforces your notion that Bush doesn’t really care about Joe and Jane America.

By: Prof. G. E. Challenger

Prof. G. E. Challenger — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:24:53 +0000

AmeriCorps volunteers came to my son’s schools for the last two years. One of the parents put them up in a rental house and they helped out at the school. They were great. It was inspirational service.

More power to you all.

Of Course, your premise is spot on: President Bush does hate America.

Prof. G. E. Challenger

By: monte, VISTA 2002-2004

monte, VISTA 2002-2004 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:45:09 +0000

I feel your disappointment and disgust. The money spent on AmeriCorps has consistantly returned an exponential value. Let’s see if Halliburton will pick up the slack and then we can make some real money. It seems to be what national service is now about.