Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Interlude: Response

Imagine my surprise when I got home tonight and found this in my inbox.

Dear Friend:

Thank you for writing. President Obama has heard from many Americans concerning the ongoing debate about our national debt and his budget for Fiscal Year 2012, and we want to make sure you are aware of some relevant information about these important issues.

The President is committed to working in a bipartisan way to solve the fiscal challenges before us while continuing to grow the economy and create jobs. The debt-ceiling compromise removes the cloud of uncertainty over the economy, and takes important steps toward reducing our deficit. This is just the first step, and the President supports a balanced approach to creating a larger plan for the long-term health of our economy.
Watch President Obama's statement on the debt compromise, learn more about the sources of our national debt, and hear from senior White House staff on a host of issues and topics:
www.WhiteHouse.gov/issues/economy/debt-debate
Learn more about the joint committee of Congress that is responsible for developing a bipartisan plan for reducing our deficit: www.WhiteHouse.gov/blog/2011/08/04/all-about-so-called-super-committee
Learn more about the American Jobs Act: www.WhiteHouse.gov/jobsact
Thank you, again, for writing. President Obama is grateful to hear from thousands of Americans each day, and we appreciate your taking the time to contact the White House.

Sincerely,

The White House


That's right. They read my e-mail. It took several months, but I finally got a form letter out of it. Plus, you know, the President finally decided to take on the Republicans and fight for something important, which was the thing I wanted in the first place. Given that I both got what I wanted AND actually got a response from the White House, how can I possibly complain?

Kudos, Whichever Member Of The Office Of Presidential Correspondence Sent Me This. You made my night.

Until next time, readers, keep spreading the word and fighting the good fight.