Tell the Politicians to save the Vikings (Links)
by VikesFaninNM on Nov 21, 2009 12:10 PM CST
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I did a little digging and found two pages to contact the Minnesota Legislature and Congress. I also found another site that has info on the Governor as well as the representatives out in Washington that I will list at the bottom of this post. Time to start hammering all of them and repeatedly. I'm also going to be posting this on the "New Mexico Norseman" Myspace and Facebook pages. Get out there folks, pass on the list's, get people to start screaming at them. Even if you're like me and live out of state, write, call, anything. Make them realize it's not only about Minnesota, but everyone everywhere who loves the Vikings. The only way a politician will change his/her stance is when they get enough heat, their polling numbers go down or they get voted out. Time to make all of that happen. It's not about Democrats vs. Republicans, whether you're a Democrat, Republican or Independent. There are those on both sides who are opposed to the Vikings. There are those on both sides who want to save the Vikings. Time to put aside you're political views and support the ones that want to save them, and go after the ones that don't. For any NFL fans out there , even if you're a fan of our rivals who feel just as strongly about losing the Vikings as a part of your teams history, please be heard as well! There are still over 2 years left so there is time to get this done. Remember the Lakers, remember the North Stars, don't let the complacency happen again. The Twins were saved, and so will the Vikings.
SKOL VIKINGS! SKOL MINNESOTA!
Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) 651-296-3391
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) Fax: 202-228-2186
Sen. Al Franken (D) Fax: 202-224-1152
Rep. Tim Walz (D-1) Fax: 202-225-3433
Rep. John Kline (R-2) Fax: 202-225-2595
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-3) Fax: 202-225-6351
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-4) Fax: 202-225-1968
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-5) Fax: 202-225-4886
Rep. Michelle Bachman (R-6) Fax: 202-225-6475
Rep. Collin Peterson (D-7) Fax: 202-225-1593
Rep. James Oberstar (D-8) Fax: 202-225-6211
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Don't really see the point...
…in calling the federal politicians since this will all be handled by the state legislature. I’d make a point of telling people to focus on their state reps
by archie2227 on Nov 21, 2009 12:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No, they don’t have any influence back home. No they don’t have constituents call them on matters locally. No, they never talk to the Governor nor the local politicians. No, they never came from Minnesota and just decided to work for the State representing it. No, even they wouldn’t listen
Thats why I included them AND the state as well. So I made the point of Minnesota Reps. They get feedback from local matters as well, so yes, one must include even them.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
"We have clearance Clearance. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
by VikesFaninNM on Nov 21, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Good luck getting the federal politicians to care about a contentious state issue that is likely to lose them voters no matter which side they come out for. Not to mention that they have absolutely nothing to do with making it happen so they have no influence beyond an “I endorse this idea” message. I’m sure they will be dying to get out there to help you.
by archie2227 on Nov 22, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mark you calendars
On Thursday, December 3rd from 2-6 SavetheVikes.org and a few other Vikings fan’s groups will be hosting a fan gathering at the Capitol to show support of the stadium issue and the urgent need for State leaders to work with the team to find a solution.
Minnesotamomentum.com and SavetheVikes.org
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 21, 2009 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Definitive information on your State Reps.
You can find all your local representatives contact info, along with a pre-written letter at www.savethevikes.org/huddle-up/ takes about 5 clicks and less than 5 minutes to make a positive impact on keepint the team here in MN. And it doesn’t cost you a cent!
Cory Merrifield
Founder/Fan Advocate
SavetheVikes.org
cory.merrifield@savethevikes.org
Cory Merrifield
Founder/Fan Advocate
SavetheVikes.org
by SavetheVikes.org on Nov 21, 2009 12:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Gov. Pawlenty has an email headed his way :)
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Nov 23, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fans holding "Build it" signs in the Dome
There is a rumor going around on other sites that fans are bringing “Build it” signs to Vikings home games.
by medicineball on Nov 21, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
Will be watching here from the local watering hole unless I am blessed with the Vikings being on TV again down here. Would love to see that at the Dome.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"That is the craziest sonofabitch I ever saw, how many more like him do you think are up there?"
"We have clearance Clearance. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
by VikesFaninNM on Nov 21, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be good to see....agree....hope it happens for all our home games
I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...
by vikingfanfrom afar on Nov 21, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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