"This election is not about me. It is about YOU." -- Obama in his acceptance speech.
YOU will benefit greatly when the Obama/Biden team is elected, owing to the iron-clad promises made to Asian Americans by both. See below.
YOU will benefit greatly, because America needs change and Obama has set out a superb program about how to change.
What a substantive speech Obama made!
Obama emphasized education to get America's jobs back instead of blaming China. To get our economy moving again, he promised to cut taxes for 95% of all working families instead of cutting taxes for the rich. To regain America's prestige he will work with Biden to pursue forceful diplomacy instead of unilateralism backed by America's military muscles.
Indeed, this election is NOT about Obama or McCan. This election is about YOU!
So take a good look at the signed commitments to YOU by Obama and Biden. When they are elected, will YOU benefit?
Ponder for a moment, if America needs change. Will such changes benefit America and YOU?
Are you ready to vote for Obama/Biden? If not, please email me. I want to understand your reservations.
Countless Asian Ams working through 80-20 have labored for YOU for the last 10 years. They have shed sweat, tears, and blood to create the current opportunity for YOU. Unite and seize this historic opportunity together by electing Obama/Biden! We will then have fulfilled our historic responsibility to our children.
Visit http://www.80-20initiative.net. Donate $5 to Obama/Biden.
Most sincerely yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Executive Committee 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Biden, A Delawarean, Is Obama's V.P. Choice
Good news! Sen. Joseph Biden, a Delawarean who as a presidential candidates was among the first to reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, is now Sen. Obama's running mate. To see Biden's signed iron- clad commitment to us, click on http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008_biden.asp.
Ponder for a moment its implication: Both the President and the Vice President of this nation will be unequivocally committed to give Asian Americans equal opportunity in workplaces and equal justice, provided we help elect them on Nov. 4th.
I know Sen. Biden well*, beng once a Lieutenant Governor of Delaware. Indeed, my wife, Katy, used to manage Sen. Biden's home district office. We have both been to his home many times. We know Biden as a person who cares deeply for equal justice, and equal opportunity for all Americans.
What a team that is. Obama has the leadership; Biden has the experience. Obama wants to see change; Biden has the know how to forge that change in Congress, having been a senator for 36 years. Obama wants to unite our nation; Biden is recognized as having chaired the least partisan committee of the Senate -- the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Don't let this historic opportunity slip by. Asian Americans have NEVER had a brighter prospect to become equal citizens of America.
Do your share to elect them! Pass the word.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Executive Committee, 80-20 PAC, Inc.
*If you'll do your share now, I'll do my best to make sure that the commitments are fulfilled as soon as possible. Asian Ams. have helplessly let our children down in the past. Don't let this opportunity pass!
History has taught us that a Harvard/Yale law degree won't get an Asian Am. the equal opportunity to be appointed a Federal judge. It takes the political process to win equal opportunity for minorities. 80-20 is leading the way.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
CALL TO ACTION -- Help Obama!
Call To Action -- Help Senator Obama win!
Do you expect Sen. Obama to fulfill his commitments to us? Of course, you do.
Take a careful look at his commitments to you, shown below. They are humongous & unprecedented commitments, with immense positive implication for you and your children.
Commitment is a two-way street, however. We must help back. Help Obama to help ourselves.
80-20 is planning many actions to help him. The first is to help him raise $5 from at least 5,000 Asian American donors within one week. It'll compare well to Obama's proud record of receiving 1,000,000 small donations in one year nationally. Divide 1,000,000 by 20 (we are 5% of the total population) and 52 (52 weeks in 1 year), it comes to 1000 small donors per week.
Please donate $5 to Sen. Obama now at http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008_obamacontrib.asp. All US citizens and permanent residents of any age may do so. Don't get children under 10 involved. Each $5 contribution must have a name & an address. 80-20 is bundling the money to pass on to Obama. z
Get your family & friends to participate please. With your great help, we could get up to 15,000 donors in one week. It'll be a magnificent demonstration of our UNITY & participation in the affairs of this great nation. An opportunity like this to demonstrate our cohesiveness doesn't come often. Step up to the challenge, Asian Americans!
Save this signed Obama letter to show your grandchildren for your part in Asian Am. history. If you don't see the letter above this line, please click on http://80-20.us/data/obama_questionnaire.gif.
Our next Call to Acton will be to help Obama win 3 to 6 battle ground states. The margins of difference between Obama and McCan in those states are so small that a 4 to 1 bloc vote for Obama by the SMALL Asian Ams population in those states will deliver their electoral college votes to Obama.
Contribution $5 NOW please! Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008_obamacontrib.asp.
HELP OBAMA TO HELP OURSELVES!
Awaiting your $5.00 for our children's sake,
S. B. Woo
Founding President, 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Do you expect Sen. Obama to fulfill his commitments to us? Of course, you do.
Take a careful look at his commitments to you, shown below. They are humongous & unprecedented commitments, with immense positive implication for you and your children.
Commitment is a two-way street, however. We must help back. Help Obama to help ourselves.
80-20 is planning many actions to help him. The first is to help him raise $5 from at least 5,000 Asian American donors within one week. It'll compare well to Obama's proud record of receiving 1,000,000 small donations in one year nationally. Divide 1,000,000 by 20 (we are 5% of the total population) and 52 (52 weeks in 1 year), it comes to 1000 small donors per week.
Please donate $5 to Sen. Obama now at http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008_obamacontrib.asp. All US citizens and permanent residents of any age may do so. Don't get children under 10 involved. Each $5 contribution must have a name & an address. 80-20 is bundling the money to pass on to Obama. z
Get your family & friends to participate please. With your great help, we could get up to 15,000 donors in one week. It'll be a magnificent demonstration of our UNITY & participation in the affairs of this great nation. An opportunity like this to demonstrate our cohesiveness doesn't come often. Step up to the challenge, Asian Americans!
Save this signed Obama letter to show your grandchildren for your part in Asian Am. history. If you don't see the letter above this line, please click on http://80-20.us/data/obama_questionnaire.gif.
Our next Call to Acton will be to help Obama win 3 to 6 battle ground states. The margins of difference between Obama and McCan in those states are so small that a 4 to 1 bloc vote for Obama by the SMALL Asian Ams population in those states will deliver their electoral college votes to Obama.
Contribution $5 NOW please! Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008_obamacontrib.asp.
HELP OBAMA TO HELP OURSELVES!
Awaiting your $5.00 for our children's sake,
S. B. Woo
Founding President, 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
80-20 Endorses Sen. Obama for President
80-20 Endorsed Sen. Obama for President. Its Endorsement Convention was attended by 33 Delegates and 3 Alternates, 1/3 Republicans, 1/3 Democrats, and 1/3 (Independents/Declines) on 8/2/08 in Foster City, CA.
Delegates were so enthused about the quality and the sense of FAIRNESS and UNITY of the Convention that 2 couples each donated $10,000 to 80-20, without ANY prompting from 80-20. They are
Peter and Grace Wang, and
Charles and Lynn Zhang.
Indeed 3 of those 4 generous donors are Republicans, illustrating the fantastic spirit of unity at the Convention.
Why Obama? For two reasons.
First, Sen. Obama committed unequivocally to give Asian Americans equal opportunity, while Sen. McCain did not. See Sen. Obama's signed commitment below: http://www.80-20.us/data/obama.zip
Second, Sen. Obama's party did more deeds for Asian Americans in the last 4 years. On Oct. 25, 2006, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean, wrote to the President of 80-20, promising to work with 80-20 to encourage Congress to hold a public hearing on the glass ceiling over Asian Americans in workplaces. After the Democrats gained control of the House and the Senate, the legislation sponsored by Congressman David Wu (D), was finally passed by Congress, giving underserved Asian American students the same educational assistance long available to other minority groups -- a historic first. Democrats sponsored immigration bills favoring family reunion, and legislations with stiff penalty for hate crimes. All of the above areas are important to the Asian American community.
For photos about 80-20's Convention, go http://picasaweb.google.com/8020PAC/2008EndorsementConvention/photo#s5230676521082983938
For details about the Convention, see a mainstream media article entitled: "Largest Asian-American PAC Endorses Obama." Go
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natasha-chen/largest-asian-american-pa_b_116562.html
The Huffington Post is like the New York Times in WEB news. 80-20 was honored to be covered by the Huffington Post, and by many Chinese and Korean print and web media including Sino Web, 1 radio station, 1 mainstream TV & 3 ethnic TV stations during the Convention.
Words are cheap. Endorsement is a set of words. To make sure that we can cash in on Sen. Obama's iron-clad commitments to us, we must help him win the election above & beyond words. In the next newsletters, we'll suggest WHAT YOU CAN DO to help Obama AND our community win.
For now, please go visit the sites and spread the word. THANK YOU.
Respectfully yours,
S.B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
80-20 Cause the "Milestone" in UCLA's Report?
UCLA's Press release of July 3,2008 stated:
"Super Tuesday of the 2008 presidential primary was a milestone in the emergence of Asian Americans as a factor in American politics."
Question: Did 80-20 cause that milestone?
Answer: Yes.
Q: Do you have evidence?
A: 4 irrefutable evidences. 80-20 challenges anyone who disagrees with the evidences.
1) 80-20 is the only Asian Am. organization that has ever advocated an AsAm bloc vote.
2) 80-20 has the knowhow and the work ethic to create that bloc vote. 7 months before Super Tuesday, 80-20 already predicted the "MILESTONE." 80-20 sent a newsletter to its 700,000 supporters entitled "Political Secrets II: AsAms, the Kingmakers in CA Primary." To verify, visit http://www.80-20educationalfoundation.org/posterboard.html
3) On 2/4/08, 80-20 sent a newsletter entitled "Advice On Who To Vote For Tomorrow." It said, " In California, do a bloc vote for Sen. Clinton." It went on to predict that we'll cast a bloc vote in CA for Clinton "stronger than that of the Hispanics." Result? AsAm voted 3 to 1 for Sen. Clinton, while Hispanics voted 2 to 1 only.
4) CNN recognized 80-20's contribution to that MILESTONE. Visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/success/media_mainstream_080215cnn.asp.
Of course 80-20 had help. 80-20's California affiliates like CAPA, CBC, CPAC and APAPA helped. The large number of Asian Am. elected officials in CA, who've endorsed Clinton, helped. Together, under the leadership of 80-20, we produced this "MILESTONE."
To non-80-20 members:
80-20 has served you greatly. It set a vision to make AsAms a factor in American politics. It worked tirelessly for YOU to deliver the vision. Will you encourage us by joining as dues paying members? Does $35 or $50 mean that much to you? As UCLA's Press release says "still more can be done." Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp.
80-20 is gutsy, knowledgeable in politics, and dedicated to you. Be pioneers! Help make the "awaken sleeping giant" even stronger. Share the burden.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
"Super Tuesday of the 2008 presidential primary was a milestone in the emergence of Asian Americans as a factor in American politics."
Question: Did 80-20 cause that milestone?
Answer: Yes.
Q: Do you have evidence?
A: 4 irrefutable evidences. 80-20 challenges anyone who disagrees with the evidences.
1) 80-20 is the only Asian Am. organization that has ever advocated an AsAm bloc vote.
2) 80-20 has the knowhow and the work ethic to create that bloc vote. 7 months before Super Tuesday, 80-20 already predicted the "MILESTONE." 80-20 sent a newsletter to its 700,000 supporters entitled "Political Secrets II: AsAms, the Kingmakers in CA Primary." To verify, visit http://www.80-20educationalfoundation.org/posterboard.html
3) On 2/4/08, 80-20 sent a newsletter entitled "Advice On Who To Vote For Tomorrow." It said, " In California, do a bloc vote for Sen. Clinton." It went on to predict that we'll cast a bloc vote in CA for Clinton "stronger than that of the Hispanics." Result? AsAm voted 3 to 1 for Sen. Clinton, while Hispanics voted 2 to 1 only.
4) CNN recognized 80-20's contribution to that MILESTONE. Visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/success/media_mainstream_080215cnn.asp.
Of course 80-20 had help. 80-20's California affiliates like CAPA, CBC, CPAC and APAPA helped. The large number of Asian Am. elected officials in CA, who've endorsed Clinton, helped. Together, under the leadership of 80-20, we produced this "MILESTONE."
To non-80-20 members:
80-20 has served you greatly. It set a vision to make AsAms a factor in American politics. It worked tirelessly for YOU to deliver the vision. Will you encourage us by joining as dues paying members? Does $35 or $50 mean that much to you? As UCLA's Press release says "still more can be done." Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp.
80-20 is gutsy, knowledgeable in politics, and dedicated to you. Be pioneers! Help make the "awaken sleeping giant" even stronger. Share the burden.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
All Set to Endorse the Next President of the USA
33 Delegates, 1/3 Republican, 1/3 Democrat and 1/3 Independent, have been elected. A few Alternates of each affiliation have also been elected. They will meet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City, CA on August 2, 2008 (Saturday).
Media professisonals & 80-20 dues-paying members are welcome as observers. The Delegates will decide to endorse one or none or both presidential candidates. Their endorsement will influence at lease 1.75 million Asian Am. votes as past elections have repeatedly proven. A recent report from one of the most prestigious academic institutions on Asian American affairs, UCLA's Asian Am Studies Center dubbed Asian Americans as "awakened political giants." See http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/archives/SleepingGiantBrief_070208.pdf.
80-20 salutes all candidates for Delegates as role models for our community, and want our community to be aware of these names and the sacrifice they are making, especially when airfares are so expensive these days.
The candidates who have received the 11 top most votes in each political affiliation become the Delegates. The rest become the first, second,.. Alternates.
Elected Democratic Delegates & Alternates:
James Chen 178 votes (45.99 %)
John Fong 243 votes (62.79 %)
Beverly Hong 233 (60.21 %)
Alice S. Huang 273 (70.54 %)
Ed Lin 266 (68.73 %)
Dick Ling 171 (44.19 %)
Amy Mok 270 (69.77 %)
Linden Nishinaga 272 (70.28 %)
Kim Song 259 (66.93 %)
Lena Tam 249 (64.34 %)
Gary Tang 152 (39.28 %)
Macy Tong 151 (39.02 %)
Benjamin Wang 225 (58.14 %)
Peter Wang 209 (54.01 %)
Ming Wei 174 (44.96 %)
Katy Woo 269 (69.51 %)
Elected Republica Delegates & Alternates:
Constance Chen 203 (52.45 %)
Jack Chen 248 (64.08 %)
Manzur Chowdhury 243 (62.79 %)
Daniel Feng 214 (=55.30 %)
Victor Lee 242 (=62.53 %)
Yuko Julie Nakanishi 258 (66.67 %)
Jonathan Tang 240 (62.02 %)
Willian Uy 215 (55.56 %)
Grace Wang 245 (63.31 %)
Victor Wu 200 (51.68 %)
Charles Zhang 218 (56.33 %)
Lynn Zhang 207 (53.49 %)
Elected Independent Delegates & Alternates:
Cedric Cheng 233 (60.21 %)
Arthur Cheung 211 (54.52 %)
Ken Chew 194 (50.13 %)
David Choy 199 (51.42 %)
Ming Fang 201 (51.94 %)
Adrian Ho 233 (60.21 %)
Laura Hsu 276 (71.32 %)
Shin-Shem Steven Pei
253 (65.37 %)
Frank Tung 187 (48.32 %)
Kathleen To 282 (72.87 %)
Joel Wong 231 (59.69 %)
S. B. Woo 338 (87.34 %)
Jon Wu 232 (59.95 %)
Join 80-20 now! Go
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp.
Warm regards,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Media professisonals & 80-20 dues-paying members are welcome as observers. The Delegates will decide to endorse one or none or both presidential candidates. Their endorsement will influence at lease 1.75 million Asian Am. votes as past elections have repeatedly proven. A recent report from one of the most prestigious academic institutions on Asian American affairs, UCLA's Asian Am Studies Center dubbed Asian Americans as "awakened political giants." See http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/archives/SleepingGiantBrief_070208.pdf.
80-20 salutes all candidates for Delegates as role models for our community, and want our community to be aware of these names and the sacrifice they are making, especially when airfares are so expensive these days.
The candidates who have received the 11 top most votes in each political affiliation become the Delegates. The rest become the first, second,.. Alternates.
Elected Democratic Delegates & Alternates:
James Chen 178 votes (45.99 %)
John Fong 243 votes (62.79 %)
Beverly Hong 233 (60.21 %)
Alice S. Huang 273 (70.54 %)
Ed Lin 266 (68.73 %)
Dick Ling 171 (44.19 %)
Amy Mok 270 (69.77 %)
Linden Nishinaga 272 (70.28 %)
Kim Song 259 (66.93 %)
Lena Tam 249 (64.34 %)
Gary Tang 152 (39.28 %)
Macy Tong 151 (39.02 %)
Benjamin Wang 225 (58.14 %)
Peter Wang 209 (54.01 %)
Ming Wei 174 (44.96 %)
Katy Woo 269 (69.51 %)
Elected Republica Delegates & Alternates:
Constance Chen 203 (52.45 %)
Jack Chen 248 (64.08 %)
Manzur Chowdhury 243 (62.79 %)
Daniel Feng 214 (=55.30 %)
Victor Lee 242 (=62.53 %)
Yuko Julie Nakanishi 258 (66.67 %)
Jonathan Tang 240 (62.02 %)
Willian Uy 215 (55.56 %)
Grace Wang 245 (63.31 %)
Victor Wu 200 (51.68 %)
Charles Zhang 218 (56.33 %)
Lynn Zhang 207 (53.49 %)
Elected Independent Delegates & Alternates:
Cedric Cheng 233 (60.21 %)
Arthur Cheung 211 (54.52 %)
Ken Chew 194 (50.13 %)
David Choy 199 (51.42 %)
Ming Fang 201 (51.94 %)
Adrian Ho 233 (60.21 %)
Laura Hsu 276 (71.32 %)
Shin-Shem Steven Pei
253 (65.37 %)
Frank Tung 187 (48.32 %)
Kathleen To 282 (72.87 %)
Joel Wong 231 (59.69 %)
S. B. Woo 338 (87.34 %)
Jon Wu 232 (59.95 %)
Join 80-20 now! Go
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp.
Warm regards,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
UCLA dubs AsAms as "awakened political GIANT"
A press release from one of the most prestigious academic institutions on Asian American affairs, UCLA's Asian Am Studies Center, was issued on July 3, 2008.
The report was a most positive testimony to 80-20's political effectiveness, although 80-20 was not mentioned by name. See what the release says.
"Super Tuesday of the 2008 presidential primary was a milestone in the emergence of Asian Americans as a factor in American politics. National news outlets discussed and analyzed California's Asian American voters, who helped Senator Hillary Clinton win the Democratic vote," says the release.
"In addition to helping Hillary Clinton in California,.. Asian Americans have played a pivotal role in other nationally significant contests.
In 2006, for instance, 76 percent of Virginia's Asian American and Pacific Islander voters went for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Webb,.. Webb's win helped tip the balance in the Senate in favor of the Democrats."
To see the entire report on which the press release is based, go http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/archives/SleepingGiantBrief_070208.pdf.
Which Asian Am organization is singularly instrumental in the above demonstration of AsAm political clout????? 80-20!
To 80-20 members: This UCLA report is an immense non-monetary reward to us all for having borne the burdens of pioneers.
To non-80-20 members: You have been great supporters of 80-20, wouldn't you please go another step and be dues-paying members now??? As the UCLA Press release says, "still more can be done."
Join 80-20 now! Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp. There has never been an Asian Am organization as gutsy, as knowledgeable in politics and as dedicated to you as 80-20.
Be pioneers! May you and I share the burden.
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
The report was a most positive testimony to 80-20's political effectiveness, although 80-20 was not mentioned by name. See what the release says.
"Super Tuesday of the 2008 presidential primary was a milestone in the emergence of Asian Americans as a factor in American politics. National news outlets discussed and analyzed California's Asian American voters, who helped Senator Hillary Clinton win the Democratic vote," says the release.
"In addition to helping Hillary Clinton in California,.. Asian Americans have played a pivotal role in other nationally significant contests.
In 2006, for instance, 76 percent of Virginia's Asian American and Pacific Islander voters went for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Webb,.. Webb's win helped tip the balance in the Senate in favor of the Democrats."
To see the entire report on which the press release is based, go http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/archives/SleepingGiantBrief_070208.pdf.
Which Asian Am organization is singularly instrumental in the above demonstration of AsAm political clout????? 80-20!
To 80-20 members: This UCLA report is an immense non-monetary reward to us all for having borne the burdens of pioneers.
To non-80-20 members: You have been great supporters of 80-20, wouldn't you please go another step and be dues-paying members now??? As the UCLA Press release says, "still more can be done."
Join 80-20 now! Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp. There has never been an Asian Am organization as gutsy, as knowledgeable in politics and as dedicated to you as 80-20.
Be pioneers! May you and I share the burden.
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Republicans, please step forth to serve!
Be a Republican Delegate to 80-20's Endorsement Convention (EC) which will endorse the NEXT PRESIDENT of this great nation. Take part in history!
Date: Aug./2/2008 (Sat.); Place: Crowne Plaza hotel, Foster City, CA.
The deadline to apply to run for Delegate is tomorrow. Print, fill out and fax in your application form, shown below.
80-20's Bylaws require that the Delegates be 1/3 Republicans, 1/3 Democrats, and 1/3 Independents/Declines. We have enough candidates for D and I. But we still need 4 more to run for Republican Delegates.
You are guaranteed to be elected, unless many more than 4 step forth to run today or tomorrow.
Please step forth to serve your community and be a part of history.
Best regards,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc
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DELEGATE APPPLICATION FORM
Convention Date: 8/2, 08 (Sat.); Location: San Francisco, CA
I want to be a Delegate to 80-20's Endorsement Convention, with the clear understanding of the following two conditions:
(1) I pledge to support the presidential candidate chosen by 80-20's Endorsement Convention regardless of my personal preference & conviction. Except for unforeseen circumstances, I also promise to attend the Convention, if elected, while paying my own way, &
(2)I have no conflict of interest in becoming a candidate for Delegate. I have no financial interest with any of the political parties and/or presidential campaigns. I am not an applicant for federal appointments.
(Circle one) I am registered as a Republican/Independent/Democrat.
Last Name:_________________ First:_____________ Middle: ____
Address:_______________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Phone: _____________________ Fax: _______________________
E-mail: _____________________________
My profession & title: _____________________________________
Information below will be published during election of Delegates.
1) My past service to 80-20 (Examples are length & type of membership, support for "Call To Actions", Chapter or Board officers, etc.):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2) My past service to the APA community:
________________________________________________________
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Sign: ________________________ Date: ___________________
Fax to 1 800-877-1676
Date: Aug./2/2008 (Sat.); Place: Crowne Plaza hotel, Foster City, CA.
The deadline to apply to run for Delegate is tomorrow. Print, fill out and fax in your application form, shown below.
80-20's Bylaws require that the Delegates be 1/3 Republicans, 1/3 Democrats, and 1/3 Independents/Declines. We have enough candidates for D and I. But we still need 4 more to run for Republican Delegates.
You are guaranteed to be elected, unless many more than 4 step forth to run today or tomorrow.
Please step forth to serve your community and be a part of history.
Best regards,
S. B. Woo Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc
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DELEGATE APPPLICATION FORM
Convention Date: 8/2, 08 (Sat.); Location: San Francisco, CA
I want to be a Delegate to 80-20's Endorsement Convention, with the clear understanding of the following two conditions:
(1) I pledge to support the presidential candidate chosen by 80-20's Endorsement Convention regardless of my personal preference & conviction. Except for unforeseen circumstances, I also promise to attend the Convention, if elected, while paying my own way, &
(2)I have no conflict of interest in becoming a candidate for Delegate. I have no financial interest with any of the political parties and/or presidential campaigns. I am not an applicant for federal appointments.
(Circle one) I am registered as a Republican/Independent/Democrat.
Last Name:_________________ First:_____________ Middle: ____
Address:_______________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Phone: _____________________ Fax: _______________________
E-mail: _____________________________
My profession & title: _____________________________________
Information below will be published during election of Delegates.
1) My past service to 80-20 (Examples are length & type of membership, support for "Call To Actions", Chapter or Board officers, etc.):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2) My past service to the APA community:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Sign: ________________________ Date: ___________________
Fax to 1 800-877-1676
Friday, June 27, 2008
The Sad Fate of the Politically Weak
Announcements:
A) 16 Life Members, all high achiving individuals, are running for Delegates to 80-20's Endorsement Convention on 8/2 in SF. 80-20 salutes them and all others candidates for getting involved.
B) 4 Bylaws amendments enthusiastically approved by the membership:
1 Yes=86.21 %; No=8.18 % 2 Yes=88.32 %; No=2.80 %
3 Yes=78.97 %; No=7.48 % 4 Yes=93.22 %; No=2.80 %
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All Asian Americans may want to read a NY Times article entitled "Muslim Voters Detect a Snub From Obama" of 2 days ago. Why? To remind ourselves of where our community would be without 80-20 fighting for the community.
Here are a few facts from the NY Times article. How sad it is to be politically weak!
o "2 Muslim women wearing head scarves were barred by campaign aides from appearing behind Obama."
o Congressman Keith Ellison, a Muslim, volunteered to speak for Obama at a rally. He was told "no" by an Obama aide.
o Muslims nationwide responded to Obama's "CHANGE" campaign enthusiastically. A year later, many say, Obama has not returned their embrace.
o "The community feels betrayed" - Muslim Public Affair Council
o At a Virginia Muslim event, Clinton and Obama provided surrogates but McCain did not.
o Muslim groups endorsed Bush in 2000, only to find themselves ignored by the Bush administration which advocated detention and deportation of Muslim immigrants and along wth other security measures after Sept. 11.
For the complete article, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/us/politics/24muslim.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
How sad it is to be politically weak!
We deeply empathize with American Muslims. We are just grateful that thankfully 80-20 has a huge email list and has organized effective bloc votes to protect ourselves politically.
We are of course unhappy with Sen. Obama's snubbing of Am. Muslims. However, Sen. McCain has treated them even worse.
Politics is pragmatic, even cruel. Unless a minority is effective in applying leverage, it gets stepped on or gets lost in the shuffle. Only 11 years ago, the Democratic and Republican parties competed to distance themselves from our community, after the so called "Asian Campaign Finance Scandal!"
Please go read the NY Times article. Join 80-20, if you still have not. Click on http://www.80-20initiative.net to join. Otherwise THE SAD FATE OF THE POLITICALLY WEAK MAY BEFALL ON US, AGAIN.
Do your share to help our community become strong politically.
Most sincerely yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
A) 16 Life Members, all high achiving individuals, are running for Delegates to 80-20's Endorsement Convention on 8/2 in SF. 80-20 salutes them and all others candidates for getting involved.
B) 4 Bylaws amendments enthusiastically approved by the membership:
1 Yes=86.21 %; No=8.18 % 2 Yes=88.32 %; No=2.80 %
3 Yes=78.97 %; No=7.48 % 4 Yes=93.22 %; No=2.80 %
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All Asian Americans may want to read a NY Times article entitled "Muslim Voters Detect a Snub From Obama" of 2 days ago. Why? To remind ourselves of where our community would be without 80-20 fighting for the community.
Here are a few facts from the NY Times article. How sad it is to be politically weak!
o "2 Muslim women wearing head scarves were barred by campaign aides from appearing behind Obama."
o Congressman Keith Ellison, a Muslim, volunteered to speak for Obama at a rally. He was told "no" by an Obama aide.
o Muslims nationwide responded to Obama's "CHANGE" campaign enthusiastically. A year later, many say, Obama has not returned their embrace.
o "The community feels betrayed" - Muslim Public Affair Council
o At a Virginia Muslim event, Clinton and Obama provided surrogates but McCain did not.
o Muslim groups endorsed Bush in 2000, only to find themselves ignored by the Bush administration which advocated detention and deportation of Muslim immigrants and along wth other security measures after Sept. 11.
For the complete article, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/us/politics/24muslim.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
How sad it is to be politically weak!
We deeply empathize with American Muslims. We are just grateful that thankfully 80-20 has a huge email list and has organized effective bloc votes to protect ourselves politically.
We are of course unhappy with Sen. Obama's snubbing of Am. Muslims. However, Sen. McCain has treated them even worse.
Politics is pragmatic, even cruel. Unless a minority is effective in applying leverage, it gets stepped on or gets lost in the shuffle. Only 11 years ago, the Democratic and Republican parties competed to distance themselves from our community, after the so called "Asian Campaign Finance Scandal!"
Please go read the NY Times article. Join 80-20, if you still have not. Click on http://www.80-20initiative.net to join. Otherwise THE SAD FATE OF THE POLITICALLY WEAK MAY BEFALL ON US, AGAIN.
Do your share to help our community become strong politically.
Most sincerely yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Monday, June 16, 2008
A Special Message To Asian Am. Republicans
Please forward this newsletter to your AsAm GOP friends.
Dear Asian American Republicans:
Our community really needs your help to win equal opportunity in 1) college admission for our children and 2) workplaces for ourselves.
For years you've been told by Asian Am. Republican leaders, whose livelihood depends on their careers with the Republican Party, that "S. B. Woo is a Democrat" and that "80-20 is a Democratic front." Wrong!
Since 2001, S. B. Woo has declared that for the rest of his life he'd not run for any office nor accept any federal appointment, & he would switch to register as an Independent.
Do you think the AsAm Republican leaders should make the same personal sacrifice to clear their self-interest before they accuse others?
Is 80-20 a Democratic front? NO! Here are 3 facts showing how 80-20 has tried to entice AsAm GOP leaders to unite and serve our community.
1) Giving GOP Presidential candidates MORE TIME to answer its questionnaire. It was so for George Bush in 2000 and 2004. It is so for Sen. McCain this year.
2) Giving Republicans more than its fair share of delegates to 80-20's Endorsement Convention. See the % of registered Republicans nationwide & in the AsAm community:
Nation-wide:
Republicans 32.5%
Democrats 42.6%
Inds/Declines 25%
Asian Ams:
Republicans 24%
Democrats 33%
Inds/Declines 43%
However, 80-20's bylaws allocates 1/3 R, 1/3 D and 1/3 I for the delegates to its Endorsement Convention.
3) Using gentler language with Sen. McCain than with Democratic presidential candidates*. See examples of earlier emails to D's appended at the end of this newsletter.
AsAm Republicans: 80-20 has done all it could to raise the conscience & consciousness of AsAm GOP Leaders. Now it's up to you to take a stand.
AsAm GOP leaders often imply that Asian Ams lack the skills to be managers in workplaces, and that's why they don't push Sen. McCain to reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses. Let's say that they are right. However, how could these same leaders be so silent when our children, who are indeed good enough to get into the good schools, face higher college admission bars?
Could it be that AsAm GOP leaders have worked too hard for partisan interest and too little for our community? In contrast, most AsAm Democratic leaders helped 80-20 induce Senators Obama and Clinton to reply with all yeses.
Will you exercise independent judgment? Will you send a fax to Sen. McCain urging him to answer 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses please? Fax to (703) 413-0740.
Let the AsAm Republican leaders know that they are out of touch with their own people. Be a leader to fight for our community!
Respectfully,
Kathleen To
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* Subject: Spreading Outrage against Sen. Clinton From: sbw@80-20.us Date: December 5, 2007 1:51:17 PM EST
* Subject: CALL TO ACTION -- DEFEAT Obama From: sbw@80-20.us Date: December 27, 2007 10:54:23 AM EST
For details, go http://www.80-20initiative.net/and pull down "newsletters" on the menu.
Dear Asian American Republicans:
Our community really needs your help to win equal opportunity in 1) college admission for our children and 2) workplaces for ourselves.
For years you've been told by Asian Am. Republican leaders, whose livelihood depends on their careers with the Republican Party, that "S. B. Woo is a Democrat" and that "80-20 is a Democratic front." Wrong!
Since 2001, S. B. Woo has declared that for the rest of his life he'd not run for any office nor accept any federal appointment, & he would switch to register as an Independent.
Do you think the AsAm Republican leaders should make the same personal sacrifice to clear their self-interest before they accuse others?
Is 80-20 a Democratic front? NO! Here are 3 facts showing how 80-20 has tried to entice AsAm GOP leaders to unite and serve our community.
1) Giving GOP Presidential candidates MORE TIME to answer its questionnaire. It was so for George Bush in 2000 and 2004. It is so for Sen. McCain this year.
2) Giving Republicans more than its fair share of delegates to 80-20's Endorsement Convention. See the % of registered Republicans nationwide & in the AsAm community:
Nation-wide:
Republicans 32.5%
Democrats 42.6%
Inds/Declines 25%
Asian Ams:
Republicans 24%
Democrats 33%
Inds/Declines 43%
However, 80-20's bylaws allocates 1/3 R, 1/3 D and 1/3 I for the delegates to its Endorsement Convention.
3) Using gentler language with Sen. McCain than with Democratic presidential candidates*. See examples of earlier emails to D's appended at the end of this newsletter.
AsAm Republicans: 80-20 has done all it could to raise the conscience & consciousness of AsAm GOP Leaders. Now it's up to you to take a stand.
AsAm GOP leaders often imply that Asian Ams lack the skills to be managers in workplaces, and that's why they don't push Sen. McCain to reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses. Let's say that they are right. However, how could these same leaders be so silent when our children, who are indeed good enough to get into the good schools, face higher college admission bars?
Could it be that AsAm GOP leaders have worked too hard for partisan interest and too little for our community? In contrast, most AsAm Democratic leaders helped 80-20 induce Senators Obama and Clinton to reply with all yeses.
Will you exercise independent judgment? Will you send a fax to Sen. McCain urging him to answer 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses please? Fax to (703) 413-0740.
Let the AsAm Republican leaders know that they are out of touch with their own people. Be a leader to fight for our community!
Respectfully,
Kathleen To
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* Subject: Spreading Outrage against Sen. Clinton From: sbw@80-20.us Date: December 5, 2007 1:51:17 PM EST
* Subject: CALL TO ACTION -- DEFEAT Obama From: sbw@80-20.us Date: December 27, 2007 10:54:23 AM EST
For details, go http://www.80-20initiative.net/and pull down "newsletters" on the menu.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Be A Part of History. Be a Delegate!
Be a Delegate to 80-20's Endorsement Convention (EC) which will endorse the NEXT PRESIDENT of this great nation. Be a part of history!
Date: Aug./2/2008 (Sat.); Place: San Francisco, CA.
The decision of our Delegates will likely influence the votes of about 2 million of the 2.5 million Asian Am. voters in the 2008 election. this year's presidential race could be tight. Our endorsement may be the difference. Both presidential candidates will be invited to make their pitches to the Delegates personally.
80-20's Bylaws require that
(1) The Delegates will be 1/3 Republicans, 1/3 Democrats and 1/3 Independents/Declines, and
(2) Delegates are to be elected by dues-paying members.
For other details about the EC, see Article VII of 80-20's Bylaws, posted on Website. http://www.80-20initiative.net/, click on "About us".
The number of Delegates will probably be between 33 to 66. If interested, please PRINT OUT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FORM, COMPLETE IT, AND FAX IT to 1 800-877-1676. Or mail it to
Kathleen To, 80-20 President
31 Pueblo Del Sol, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Your application MUST reach 80-20 by mid-night of 7/8 (Tuesday). Electronic election will be held from 7/11 to 14 (Fri. to Mon.) Results will be announced on 7/15 (Tue.) You'll have more than two weeks to reserve your air travel to SF, if needed.
Run for a Delegate to 80-20's EC. Make a mark in history. To be a Delegate you must be a dues-paying member by June 18. Join now. Go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership/payment.asp.
If you want to run but can't send in the application today, reply with YES now. You can send the application in later. We need a quick estimate of the number of our Delegates to tell the presidential camps.
Kathleen To
President, The 80-20 PAC, Inc.
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DELEGATE APPLICATION FORM
Convention Date: 8/2, 08 (Sat.); Location: San Francisco, CA
I want to be a Delegate to 80-20's Endorsement Convention, with the clear understanding of the following two conditions:
(1) I pledge to support the presidential candidate chosen by 80-20's Endorsement Convention regardless of my personal preference & conviction. Except for unforeseen circumstances, I also promise to attend the Convention, if elected, while paying my own way, &
(2) I have no conflict of interest in becoming a candidate for Delegate. I have no financial interest with any of the political parties and/or presidential campaigns. I am not an applicant for federal appointments.
(Circle one) I am registered as a Democrat/Independent/Republican.
Last Name:_________________ First:_____________ Middle: _____
Address:_________________________________________________
City: _____________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________
Phone: _____________________ Fax: ________________________
E-mail: _____________________________
My profession & title: _____________________________________
Information below will be published during election of Delegates.
1) My past service to 80-20 (Examples are length & type of membership, support for "Call To Actions", Chapter or Board officers, etc.):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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2) My past service to the APA community:
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Sign: ________________________ Date: ___________________
Fax to 1 800-877-1676
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Comparing Senators McCain and Obama
Obama/McCain have both received 80-20's questionnaire, SEEKING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU & YOUR CHILDREN since a year ago. Senator Obama has replied with all yeses since 4 months ago. Click Here To See Obama's Signed Reply.
Sen. McCain still HAS NOT, in spite of a huge coordinated outreach effort to him by 80-20.
If you are a Republican and think Sen. McCain is deserving of our community's consider, FAX AND URGE HIM TO REPLY WITH ALL YESES. Fax him via (703) 413-0740.
Please copy me in, because I am gathering all faxes from Asian Am. Republicans to him to show his campaign that it is much to Sen. McCain's advantage to reply with all yeses. Otherwise, not only Asian Am. Independents but also Republicans will not vote for him.
Best regards,
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Sunnyvale City Councilman Otto Lee, an 80-20 Life Member, facing a runoff in November against San Jose City Councilman Dave Cortese for Santa Clara Supervisory District 3. He has a superb record of service as a Sunnyvale City Councilman, and he truly cares for Asian American. PLEASE SUPPORT HIM.
Sen. McCain still HAS NOT, in spite of a huge coordinated outreach effort to him by 80-20.
If you are a Republican and think Sen. McCain is deserving of our community's consider, FAX AND URGE HIM TO REPLY WITH ALL YESES. Fax him via (703) 413-0740.
Please copy me in, because I am gathering all faxes from Asian Am. Republicans to him to show his campaign that it is much to Sen. McCain's advantage to reply with all yeses. Otherwise, not only Asian Am. Independents but also Republicans will not vote for him.
Best regards,
S. B. Woo
Member, Exec. Comm., 80-20 PAC, Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Sunnyvale City Councilman Otto Lee, an 80-20 Life Member, facing a runoff in November against San Jose City Councilman Dave Cortese for Santa Clara Supervisory District 3. He has a superb record of service as a Sunnyvale City Councilman, and he truly cares for Asian American. PLEASE SUPPORT HIM.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Why Can't Sen. McCain Answer YES to our questions?
Take a look at the six questions that 80-20 has sent to Sen. McCain shown at the end of this newsletter. Why is he having difficulty answering all yeses? Isn't equal opportunity for all Americans a core value of America? Doesn't he think that Asian Ams. deserve equal treatment?
Although his Democratic opponents, Senators Obama has already answered all yeses since 4 months ago, 80-20 was willing to be patient with Sen. McCain knowing that the Republican Party has a different culture. We waited until he no longer had to bow to the pressure of the extreme conservatives in his party.
Sen. McCain travels across the nation reaching out to "forgotten Americans." However, he has turned his back to our reaching out to him. We therefore must ask openly:
Senator McCain:
You seem like a honorable person. However, does your value system include people like us? Do you share our concerns? Why can't you answer yes to the following six questions? We want to know, Senator McCain!
Respectfully,
Asian Ams. Deciding Whom to Support
For your info., here are the 6 questions in 80-20's questionnaire again.
(1) If elected, will you direct the Labor Secretary to hold public hearings regarding the validity of the huge amount of statistical data strongly suggesting discriminatory practices against Asian Americans in workplaces today? Yes or No?
(2) If the data were shown valid, will you issue a directive to the Labor Department asking it to focus on enforcing Executive Order 11246 on behalf of Asian Americans, since in the past similar efforts have already been made on behalf of women and other minorities? Yes or No?
(3) Two years after you have issued the directive described in item 2, will you meet with a group of Asian American national organizations, put together by 80-20 and the Labor Department, to review the progress in extending equal opportunity to Asian Americans? Yes or No?
(4) If elected, will you within your first term of office, seek to increase the nomination of qualified Asian Americans to serve as Article III life-tenured federal judges, whenever such vacancies are available until the current dismal situation is significantly remedied? [To put things in perspective, not meaning to imply quota, presently there are 0.6% Asian Am. Federal judges, while the Asian Am. population is 4.5% and the % of Asian Am legal professionals in laws firms of 100 or larger is at least 5.3%.] Yes or No?
(5) If elected, will you seek to nominate, within your first term of office, qualified Asian Americans to serve as Article III Circuit Judges, whenever there are vacancies in those positions, until the current dismal situation is significantly remedied? [To put things in perspective, none of the 179 Article III Circuit judges is an Asian American.] Yes or No?
(6) If elected, will you consider nominating a qualified Asian America to the Supreme Court, when a vacancy occurs? Two years upon your taking the office, will you meet with a group of Asian American leaders, put together jointly by 80-20 and other Asian American national organizations to review the progress in adding Asian American Federal judges?" Yes or No?
Have you faxed Sen. McCain via (703) 413-0740 yet? Please do it now! Together, we shall overcome.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member
Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
Although his Democratic opponents, Senators Obama has already answered all yeses since 4 months ago, 80-20 was willing to be patient with Sen. McCain knowing that the Republican Party has a different culture. We waited until he no longer had to bow to the pressure of the extreme conservatives in his party.
Sen. McCain travels across the nation reaching out to "forgotten Americans." However, he has turned his back to our reaching out to him. We therefore must ask openly:
Senator McCain:
You seem like a honorable person. However, does your value system include people like us? Do you share our concerns? Why can't you answer yes to the following six questions? We want to know, Senator McCain!
Respectfully,
Asian Ams. Deciding Whom to Support
For your info., here are the 6 questions in 80-20's questionnaire again.
(1) If elected, will you direct the Labor Secretary to hold public hearings regarding the validity of the huge amount of statistical data strongly suggesting discriminatory practices against Asian Americans in workplaces today? Yes or No?
(2) If the data were shown valid, will you issue a directive to the Labor Department asking it to focus on enforcing Executive Order 11246 on behalf of Asian Americans, since in the past similar efforts have already been made on behalf of women and other minorities? Yes or No?
(3) Two years after you have issued the directive described in item 2, will you meet with a group of Asian American national organizations, put together by 80-20 and the Labor Department, to review the progress in extending equal opportunity to Asian Americans? Yes or No?
(4) If elected, will you within your first term of office, seek to increase the nomination of qualified Asian Americans to serve as Article III life-tenured federal judges, whenever such vacancies are available until the current dismal situation is significantly remedied? [To put things in perspective, not meaning to imply quota, presently there are 0.6% Asian Am. Federal judges, while the Asian Am. population is 4.5% and the % of Asian Am legal professionals in laws firms of 100 or larger is at least 5.3%.] Yes or No?
(5) If elected, will you seek to nominate, within your first term of office, qualified Asian Americans to serve as Article III Circuit Judges, whenever there are vacancies in those positions, until the current dismal situation is significantly remedied? [To put things in perspective, none of the 179 Article III Circuit judges is an Asian American.] Yes or No?
(6) If elected, will you consider nominating a qualified Asian America to the Supreme Court, when a vacancy occurs? Two years upon your taking the office, will you meet with a group of Asian American leaders, put together jointly by 80-20 and other Asian American national organizations to review the progress in adding Asian American Federal judges?" Yes or No?
Have you faxed Sen. McCain via (703) 413-0740 yet? Please do it now! Together, we shall overcome.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member
Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Faxes From Asian Ams To Sen. McCain
Faxes poured into Sen. McCain's headquarters. Asian Ams of all ethnicities, from afar and near, participated enthusiastically. All included the central message: "Without your positive reply, I/we will definitely vote for the Democratic nominee."
Beyond the central message, however, sentiments for Sen. McCain vary significantly. See below. The McCain campaign will see that it has MUCH TO LOSE by not replying to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses.
Most who sent a fax were Independents (46%). Others were D (22%) and R(18%). Yet others didn't identify their party affiliations (14%).
I add a note to some quotes. Notes are shown in red. Apologies to all for not quoting your particular fax, owing to space limitation.
Feedback to Senator McCain
1) Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans are key issues for me and my family. Judy Li, Ph.D. (Independent), full address provided (FAP)
2) I have to share the reasons to my Republican Korean American friends and relatives why they have to vote against you. Kim H. Song, Ed.D
3) S.B.: My wife, my daughter, and I will all send a fax to McCain. Wayne
(A reminder to all 80-20 supporters: Do that if you want!)
4) We have noticed your many good and strong leadership characters.
Liang Lin and Daming Zhu
5) Dear Mr. Woo: I tried to fax it to both of his fax no. but they are not available, either busy or not in service. Bik-Kee Vuong (Mr. Vuong: The fax numbers are good. They were busy often. That has happened frequently when 80-20 has targeted a political office. :-)
6) You spoke at my college graduation in 2001 and inspired me with the integrity of your character. Jing-Li Yu
7) With an equally strong reply from you, my friends, relatives and I will certainly be able to support your candidacy. Deyi Woo Tcherdakoff, member, American Associaton of Wife of Europeans, Paris, France
8) Mr. Woo: I just did fax my letter to Senator McCain. 80-20 Initiative organization can empower the common voice of all individuals of Asian Americans. Vinh Hoang
9) We are Asian American Independent Voters residing in the great state of Hawaii. Ying-Ming and Wanny Cheng, (FAP)
10) I served in Vietnam years ago as part of an allied force. In fact I have talked with many friends of mine that I feel America owes you a presidency. Chuck Kim, Businessman
11) Please tip the balance of support by answering to 80-20's questionnaire! Ying Hsu & family, Democrats, (FAP)
12) 80-20 Initiative is a national, nonpartisan, Political Action Committee dedicated to winning equal opportunity and justice for all Asian Ams. through a SWING bloc vote. Shirley Chow, MBA & Sheldon Chow, Ph.D.
13) I am a long time Republican. Chien-Kuang Chen, Ph.D. (FAP)
14) Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans, mixed with a new and insightful Republican leadership that you provide, shall ensure both a winning formula and a winning ticket for America. Kong-pei Chen (a Republican Supporter)
15) Mr. Woo: I sent the fax to Sen. McCain. Yuko
16) American statesmen have always used a presidential campaign to right the wrongs for America and Americans, while winning themselves votes. I beseech you to share that vision. S. B. Woo, (FAP)
17) I am an independent but I will vote GOP if you are not biased against Asian Americans.. Dr. Hsia S. L. Choong, (FAP)
Fax Sen. McCain via 703 413-0740 now. Do your share! THANK YOU.
Best,
S.B.
Member, Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
Beyond the central message, however, sentiments for Sen. McCain vary significantly. See below. The McCain campaign will see that it has MUCH TO LOSE by not replying to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses.
Most who sent a fax were Independents (46%). Others were D (22%) and R(18%). Yet others didn't identify their party affiliations (14%).
I add a note to some quotes. Notes are shown in red. Apologies to all for not quoting your particular fax, owing to space limitation.
Feedback to Senator McCain
1) Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans are key issues for me and my family. Judy Li, Ph.D. (Independent), full address provided (FAP)
2) I have to share the reasons to my Republican Korean American friends and relatives why they have to vote against you. Kim H. Song, Ed.D
3) S.B.: My wife, my daughter, and I will all send a fax to McCain. Wayne
(A reminder to all 80-20 supporters: Do that if you want!)
4) We have noticed your many good and strong leadership characters.
Liang Lin and Daming Zhu
5) Dear Mr. Woo: I tried to fax it to both of his fax no. but they are not available, either busy or not in service. Bik-Kee Vuong (Mr. Vuong: The fax numbers are good. They were busy often. That has happened frequently when 80-20 has targeted a political office. :-)
6) You spoke at my college graduation in 2001 and inspired me with the integrity of your character. Jing-Li Yu
7) With an equally strong reply from you, my friends, relatives and I will certainly be able to support your candidacy. Deyi Woo Tcherdakoff, member, American Associaton of Wife of Europeans, Paris, France
8) Mr. Woo: I just did fax my letter to Senator McCain. 80-20 Initiative organization can empower the common voice of all individuals of Asian Americans. Vinh Hoang
9) We are Asian American Independent Voters residing in the great state of Hawaii. Ying-Ming and Wanny Cheng, (FAP)
10) I served in Vietnam years ago as part of an allied force. In fact I have talked with many friends of mine that I feel America owes you a presidency. Chuck Kim, Businessman
11) Please tip the balance of support by answering to 80-20's questionnaire! Ying Hsu & family, Democrats, (FAP)
12) 80-20 Initiative is a national, nonpartisan, Political Action Committee dedicated to winning equal opportunity and justice for all Asian Ams. through a SWING bloc vote. Shirley Chow, MBA & Sheldon Chow, Ph.D.
13) I am a long time Republican. Chien-Kuang Chen, Ph.D. (FAP)
14) Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans, mixed with a new and insightful Republican leadership that you provide, shall ensure both a winning formula and a winning ticket for America. Kong-pei Chen (a Republican Supporter)
15) Mr. Woo: I sent the fax to Sen. McCain. Yuko
16) American statesmen have always used a presidential campaign to right the wrongs for America and Americans, while winning themselves votes. I beseech you to share that vision. S. B. Woo, (FAP)
17) I am an independent but I will vote GOP if you are not biased against Asian Americans.. Dr. Hsia S. L. Choong, (FAP)
Fax Sen. McCain via 703 413-0740 now. Do your share! THANK YOU.
Best,
S.B.
Member, Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
Thursday, May 29, 2008
How faxing Sen. McCain will help YOU!
We all have jobs. We all want good jobs.
If you fax and help induce Sen. McCain to reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, after this election all of us will be treated equally in jobs. Result? In time, the number of Asian American
o managers in private industries and universities will DOUBLE, adding another 0.5 MILLION persons;
o federal employees in the Senior Executive Service will TRIPLE;
o Federal judges will increase by 8 FOLD.
All of the above will come to us by just being treated equally!
But what if McCain wins, WITHOUT replying all yeses? Our assured equal opportunity in workplace, as promised by Obama and Clinton, will VANISH.
Can we sit idly by & let it happen? No!
What can you do? Send a fax to Sen. McCain using (703) 413-0740. Copy me in, if you want please. Use your own words. Please include the following central message.
Dear Sen. McCain:
Please reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, as did Senators Obama and Clinton. Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Ams are key issues for me. Without your positive reply, I'll definitely vote for the Democratic nominee who has made iron-clad commitment to our community. However, with an equally strong reply from you, I'll consider your candidacy carefully and ask my friends and relatives to give you another look.
Name & Party Affiliation: (Specify a R or D or Indep.)
Address:
Title: (Optional. If used, specify "for Identification only").
What if we Sen. McCain doesn't reply affirmatively after all?
As required by 80-20's Bylaws, 80-20 shall hold an Endorsement Convention to endorse the presidential candidate who do share our rightful concerns!
One way or another, 80-20 will find a way so that you will be treated equally in workplaces.
As a group we can achieve dreams that are unachievable by any of us as an individual. FAX NOW.
Best,
S.B.
Member, Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
If you fax and help induce Sen. McCain to reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, after this election all of us will be treated equally in jobs. Result? In time, the number of Asian American
o managers in private industries and universities will DOUBLE, adding another 0.5 MILLION persons;
o federal employees in the Senior Executive Service will TRIPLE;
o Federal judges will increase by 8 FOLD.
All of the above will come to us by just being treated equally!
But what if McCain wins, WITHOUT replying all yeses? Our assured equal opportunity in workplace, as promised by Obama and Clinton, will VANISH.
Can we sit idly by & let it happen? No!
What can you do? Send a fax to Sen. McCain using (703) 413-0740. Copy me in, if you want please. Use your own words. Please include the following central message.
Dear Sen. McCain:
Please reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, as did Senators Obama and Clinton. Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Ams are key issues for me. Without your positive reply, I'll definitely vote for the Democratic nominee who has made iron-clad commitment to our community. However, with an equally strong reply from you, I'll consider your candidacy carefully and ask my friends and relatives to give you another look.
Name & Party Affiliation: (Specify a R or D or Indep.)
Address:
Title: (Optional. If used, specify "for Identification only").
What if we Sen. McCain doesn't reply affirmatively after all?
As required by 80-20's Bylaws, 80-20 shall hold an Endorsement Convention to endorse the presidential candidate who do share our rightful concerns!
One way or another, 80-20 will find a way so that you will be treated equally in workplaces.
As a group we can achieve dreams that are unachievable by any of us as an individual. FAX NOW.
Best,
S.B.
Member, Executive Comm., 80-20 PAC
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
CALL TO ACTION
80-20 will soon endorse a presidential candidate who shares Asian Am. concerns. However, Republican nominee Sen. John McCain has not yet replied to 80-20's questionnaire in spite of great efforts by 80-20 to reach out to him.
80-20 worked with 3 great Republicans asking Sen. McCain to respond positively. They are US Sen. Daniel Evans of Washington (retired), Cong. Mike Castle of Delaware, and C. C. Yin of CA who raised $60K for McCain when he polled only 4th among the GOP presidential candidates. 80-20's questionnaire asks all presidential candidates to give Asian Ams iron-clad commitments to help us achieve equal opportunity in workplaces and in judicial appointments.
Although Sen. McCain is disappointing when compared with Sens. Obama & Clinton, 80-20 sees a continued effort to induce him to reply as a win-win situation for now. His positive reply would guarantee that the next president, whether a D or a R, will enforce Exec. Order 11246 for Asian Am. in workplaces -- a win for us. McCain's positive reply will give him a fair chance to win Asian Am. votes -- a win for him.
Fax a strong message to Sen. McCain using (703) 413-0740 or (703) 752-2515 ! Copy me in via sbw@80-20.us. Use your own words. Please include the following central message.
Dear Sen. McCain:
Please reply to 80-20's questionnaire with all yeses, as did Senators Obama and Clinton. Equal opportunity and justice for Asian Ams are key issues for me. Without your positive reply, I'll definitely vote for the Democratic nominee who has made iron-clad commitment to our community. However, with an equally strong reply from you, I'll consider your candidacy carefully and ask my friends and relatives to give you another look.
Name & Party Affiliation: (Specify a R or D or Indep.)
Address:
Title: (Optional. If used, specify "for Identification only").
Please do it NOW. You know how effective such efforts have been with Senators Clinton & Obama. Please do your share and enjoy the pride of having done it! The more the faxes go in, the more Sen. McCain will know how united we are.
To join 80-20, go http://www.80-20initiative.net.
Best regards,
S. B. Woo Authorized by Pres. Kathleen To to head this project.
Special Reminders:
[1] 80-20 will hold an Endorsement Convention soon. Check out its key features -- fair, democratic and working for YOU!
1) Delegates MUST be composed of 1/3 R, 1/3 D and 1/3 Independents.
2) All delegates are 80-20 members and elected by 80-20 members.
3) The endorsement criteria are specified in Bylaws:
a) the quality of the commitment from a presidential candidate, &
b) the deeds done by the candidate's party for our community in the past 4 years.
4) Candidates and/or their surrogates are invited to address the delegates.
5) All 80-20 members may apply to run for delegates.
To verify the above, see Article 7 of our Bylaws. http://www.80-20initiative.net/about/bylaws.asp. Please fax Sen. McCain now.
[2] America's political world has learned, 80-20's endorsement is extremely effective. 80-20 delivered 3 to 1 for Clinton in Calif. on Super Tuesday, 2/5/08. Doubters can view a recent 2 minute CNN video on 80-20: http://www.80-20initiative.net/success/media_mainstream_080215cnn.asp.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Proposed Bylaws amendments Needs your approval
Important Proposed Bylaws Changes
Democratic nations & organizations are RULED BY LAW. 80-20 is one of such orgs. Soon, 80-20's Board shall submit 4 Bylaws amendments to you for approval. A Bylaws amendment for an organization is equivalent to amending the Constitution of a nation. Hence, our proposed 4 amendments are of the utmost importance to all who care for 80-20.Prior to a vote, 80-20's members must be given a full month's written advance notice, as required by Article 10 of 80-20's Bylaws. This is so that members will have adequate time to consider the proposed changes and to organize "support for" or "objection to" the amendments. To view the current Bylaws visit: http://www.80-20initiative.net/about/bylaws.asp.
All 4 amendments deal with Article 3, entitled "Organization." After operating under the existing article 3 for several years, your Board feels that the proposed amendments will help make 80-20 a better organization. The 4 amendments are appended at the end of this email.
Only members may vote. As a member, you'll have the following rights & privileges:
i) vote on Bylaws amendments and all other elections,
ii) be a candidate to become a "Delegate" to 80-20's Endorsement Convention where 80-20 will endorse either Sen. McCain or his Democratic counterpart later this year, and
iii) be a candidate to become a Board Member or Officer.
To join, visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted by
Kathleen To
President, 80-20 PAC
Proposed Amendments
1) Amend Article 3.2.3 by replacing its third sentence: "No director shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms." with the following sentences: "Directors can serve up to four (4) consecutive terms, so long as he or she has substantially contributed while serving as a board member, and that the re-elections of board members are contested."
2) Add a new sub-article 3.5:
3.5 Guiding Principle In Taking Actions
Whenever feasible, 80-20 shall try to create a win-win situation in its dealings with other individuals and organizations. In dealing with organizations working for the same goals, 80-20 shall be patient and tolerant. In dealing with others that are damaging or have damaged our effort to achieve equal opportunity and justice, if the entity repeatedly refuses to agree to a win-win solution, 80-20, being a political action committee, shall apply strong and strategic pressure to counter the other side's principal interests. If and when a satisfactory solution is reached, 80-20 shall retrospectively make the other side a winner, or appear to be a winner.
3) Add a new sub-article 3.6:
3.6 Prohibition
Until Dec. 31, 2016 or a membership exceeding 10,000, whichever comes first, 80-20 shall not take any position in US foreign policies and/or foreign matters, except when it may impact upon its goal to achieve equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans. The decision to invoke the exception must be approved by 3/4 (75%) of the entire Board. However, related decisions and actions subsequent to the approval of the exemption shall be governed by the Robert's Rules of Order only.
4) Add a new sub-article 3.2.6:
3.2.6 Board Communication Protocol and Behavior Guidelines:
Members of the Board shall behave professionally at all times, so as to effectively promote and advance the goals and images of the organization, both within and without. This includes but is not limited to the following cases:
a. The Board shall keep the internal communications of the organization strictly among the Board members, unless it is explicitly approved otherwise by the Board. These include Board and Executive Committee e-mail messaging of important and sensitive organizational topics and issues.
b. Members of the Board shall be cognizant of their roles thoughtfully carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with advancing the goals, interests, and public image of 80-20.
2) Add a new sub-article 3.5:
3.5 Guiding Principle In Taking Actions
Whenever feasible, 80-20 shall try to create a win-win situation in its dealings with other individuals and organizations. In dealing with organizations working for the same goals, 80-20 shall be patient and tolerant. In dealing with others that are damaging or have damaged our effort to achieve equal opportunity and justice, if the entity repeatedly refuses to agree to a win-win solution, 80-20, being a political action committee, shall apply strong and strategic pressure to counter the other side's principal interests. If and when a satisfactory solution is reached, 80-20 shall retrospectively make the other side a winner, or appear to be a winner.
3) Add a new sub-article 3.6:
3.6 Prohibition
Until Dec. 31, 2016 or a membership exceeding 10,000, whichever comes first, 80-20 shall not take any position in US foreign policies and/or foreign matters, except when it may impact upon its goal to achieve equal opportunity and justice for Asian Americans. The decision to invoke the exception must be approved by 3/4 (75%) of the entire Board. However, related decisions and actions subsequent to the approval of the exemption shall be governed by the Robert's Rules of Order only.
4) Add a new sub-article 3.2.6:
3.2.6 Board Communication Protocol and Behavior Guidelines:
Members of the Board shall behave professionally at all times, so as to effectively promote and advance the goals and images of the organization, both within and without. This includes but is not limited to the following cases:
a. The Board shall keep the internal communications of the organization strictly among the Board members, unless it is explicitly approved otherwise by the Board. These include Board and Executive Committee e-mail messaging of important and sensitive organizational topics and issues.
b. Members of the Board shall be cognizant of their roles thoughtfully carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with advancing the goals, interests, and public image of 80-20.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Is affirmative action good or bad?
For years, the Asian Am. community has debated that question. It hasn't been settled. Reason? We asked the wrong question. The question was too general. Here is my attempt.
Affirmative action was NOT applied uniformly to all Americans. It was applied to blacks, Hispanics, Native Indians and women, but not Asian Ams. Why? The implementation of AF was left to the Labor Dept. All past and current Labor Secretaries have knowingly bypassed Asian Ams!!!
Given the above knowledge, specific questions about AF can be answered easily.
1) Is affirmative action good or bad for blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and women?
Of course, it's GOOD for all of them. Before 1965, the year when Exec Order 11246 was issued to enforce affirmative action, there were practically NO managers among blacks, Hispanics, Native Ams. and women. Now there are so many. Many are indeed CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. We are glad for them.
2) Is affirmative action good or bad for Asian Ams.?
As it is now, our adults do NOT get the advantage of affirmation action in workplaces while our children gets the disadvantage of affirmation action in admission to first tier universities. Of course, it has been BAD for Asian Ams.
See 80-20 Educational Foundation's full page ad which clearly lays out our grievances. The ad has only 300 words with 2 easy to understand charts. Visit http://www.80-20educationalfoundation.org/projects/equalopp_washingtonpost.asp
3) How will 80-20 make affirmative action good for us also?
80-20 has obtained the signed iron-clad commitment of Senators Clinton and Obama that if elected, each'll apply AF to Asian Americans. See http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008.asp .
80-20 is now working hard on Sen. McCain to give the same commitment. A number of very high ranking Republican elected officials are helping, although not a single Republican elected Asian American official has offered to assist us yet. Please contact me via sbw@udel.edu , if you are an elected official and want to help.
Let's live up to our generational responsibility for our offspring.
Join 80-20. Visit http://www.80-20initiative.net .
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member, Executive Committee, 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Announcements:
(a) We proudly welcome about a thousand Asian Ams. who joined 80-20 in the last 2 months, including Dale Minami, the famous civil rights lawyer who in effect overturned the Japanese Internment Act of WW II.
(b) We thank Jack Zhou, Veronica and w-c Lam and Tak-Chuen Kwan for each donating $1,000.
(c) We thank Henry Lee and Edward Lin for respectively asking their friends to donate to 80-20 instead of gifts or flowers.
Affirmative action was NOT applied uniformly to all Americans. It was applied to blacks, Hispanics, Native Indians and women, but not Asian Ams. Why? The implementation of AF was left to the Labor Dept. All past and current Labor Secretaries have knowingly bypassed Asian Ams!!!
Given the above knowledge, specific questions about AF can be answered easily.
1) Is affirmative action good or bad for blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and women?
Of course, it's GOOD for all of them. Before 1965, the year when Exec Order 11246 was issued to enforce affirmative action, there were practically NO managers among blacks, Hispanics, Native Ams. and women. Now there are so many. Many are indeed CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. We are glad for them.
2) Is affirmative action good or bad for Asian Ams.?
As it is now, our adults do NOT get the advantage of affirmation action in workplaces while our children gets the disadvantage of affirmation action in admission to first tier universities. Of course, it has been BAD for Asian Ams.
See 80-20 Educational Foundation's full page ad which clearly lays out our grievances. The ad has only 300 words with 2 easy to understand charts. Visit http://www.80-20educationalfoundation.org/projects/equalopp_washingtonpost.asp
3) How will 80-20 make affirmative action good for us also?
80-20 has obtained the signed iron-clad commitment of Senators Clinton and Obama that if elected, each'll apply AF to Asian Americans. See http://www.80-20initiative.net/news/preselect2008.asp .
80-20 is now working hard on Sen. McCain to give the same commitment. A number of very high ranking Republican elected officials are helping, although not a single Republican elected Asian American official has offered to assist us yet. Please contact me via sbw@udel.edu , if you are an elected official and want to help.
Let's live up to our generational responsibility for our offspring.
Join 80-20. Visit http://www.80-20initiative.net .
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo Member, Executive Committee, 80-20 PAC, Inc.
Announcements:
(a) We proudly welcome about a thousand Asian Ams. who joined 80-20 in the last 2 months, including Dale Minami, the famous civil rights lawyer who in effect overturned the Japanese Internment Act of WW II.
(b) We thank Jack Zhou, Veronica and w-c Lam and Tak-Chuen Kwan for each donating $1,000.
(c) We thank Henry Lee and Edward Lin for respectively asking their friends to donate to 80-20 instead of gifts or flowers.
Monday, April 28, 2008
80-20, Chinese Americans and CNN
You haven't heard from 80-20 for a while. However, as usual 80-20 has been working for you, taken actions, and gotten results. We were waiting till emotion has ebbed and the long term interest of the Asian Am. community comes back into focus.
(A) 80-20's Effectiveness Regarding The Cafferty Statement
After Cafferty made his #@$!*& statement, 80-20 President Kathleen To emailed him on April 14 to express 80-20's "deep concern." She asked Cafferty "to clarify" whether his words "were not in any way intended to cast an aspersion on the millions of patriotic Chinese Americans," On the same day, Cafferty replied and went on air to make the same statement and told us when it'll be on air.
From: Cafferty, Jack [mailto:Jack.Cafferty@turner.com]
Sent: 04/14/2008 6:06 PM
To: Kathleen To
Subject: RE: Letter from 80-20 Initiative
"I was referring strictly to the Chinese government and not to the Chinese people or Chinese Americans. I made that clear on the Situation Room broadcast this evening (4/14) at approximately 6:10 p.m. when I read a clarification of my remarks from last week. Thank you very much for your letter.
Regards,
Jack Cafferty" See http://www.80-20initiative.net.
Had he not clarified, 80-20 would have mounted a campaign with all its resources. Dire negative statements on one component of Asian Ams. casts aspersion on all Asian Americans.
However, since his statement is about the Chinese government, we figured that it'd best left to the Chinese government to handle, not that we agreed with the statement.
Please let your emotion ebb and then ponder if 80-20 has done the right thing that is amazingly effective. Also note that 80-20 is an Asian Am. organization, not a Chinese American organization.
(B) 80-20's Traditional Policy:
Not to take positions on US foreign policy and foreign matters, although we insist that we have the rights to do so.
Why? For two good reasons.
First, Asian Americans have come from many native lands with different histories. Taking positions on foreign matters could be detrimental to the unity of the Asian American community.
Second, speaking frankly, we are not yet equal citizens of America. We would be the most vulnerable in taking positions on US foreign policy. It is best that we "keep our powder dry" and fight for our equal opportunity in workplaces and equal justice in the US courts first. Channel your anger to your support for 80-20 -- an organization that works methodically and tirelessly to win equal opportunity and justice for you. To join, go http://www.80-20initiative.net.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Executive comm. , 80-20 PAC
(A) 80-20's Effectiveness Regarding The Cafferty Statement
After Cafferty made his #@$!*& statement, 80-20 President Kathleen To emailed him on April 14 to express 80-20's "deep concern." She asked Cafferty "to clarify" whether his words "were not in any way intended to cast an aspersion on the millions of patriotic Chinese Americans," On the same day, Cafferty replied and went on air to make the same statement and told us when it'll be on air.
From: Cafferty, Jack [mailto:Jack.Cafferty@turner.com]
Sent: 04/14/2008 6:06 PM
To: Kathleen To
Subject: RE: Letter from 80-20 Initiative
"I was referring strictly to the Chinese government and not to the Chinese people or Chinese Americans. I made that clear on the Situation Room broadcast this evening (4/14) at approximately 6:10 p.m. when I read a clarification of my remarks from last week. Thank you very much for your letter.
Regards,
Jack Cafferty" See http://www.80-20initiative.net.
Had he not clarified, 80-20 would have mounted a campaign with all its resources. Dire negative statements on one component of Asian Ams. casts aspersion on all Asian Americans.
However, since his statement is about the Chinese government, we figured that it'd best left to the Chinese government to handle, not that we agreed with the statement.
Please let your emotion ebb and then ponder if 80-20 has done the right thing that is amazingly effective. Also note that 80-20 is an Asian Am. organization, not a Chinese American organization.
(B) 80-20's Traditional Policy:
Not to take positions on US foreign policy and foreign matters, although we insist that we have the rights to do so.
Why? For two good reasons.
First, Asian Americans have come from many native lands with different histories. Taking positions on foreign matters could be detrimental to the unity of the Asian American community.
Second, speaking frankly, we are not yet equal citizens of America. We would be the most vulnerable in taking positions on US foreign policy. It is best that we "keep our powder dry" and fight for our equal opportunity in workplaces and equal justice in the US courts first. Channel your anger to your support for 80-20 -- an organization that works methodically and tirelessly to win equal opportunity and justice for you. To join, go http://www.80-20initiative.net.
Respectfully yours,
S. B. Woo
Member, Executive comm. , 80-20 PAC
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