I just sent this letter to the mayor of Stamford CT

[ashling]

Dear Sir:

I am not a citizen of Stamford, and I know that your time is limited, so I will keep this short.

I just wanted to congratulate you on your appearance with and handling of Steeve Doocey on FOX. You simply would not let Doocey make a mockery of the truth about our infrastructure needs. Your appearance was a plus not only for your city, but for all Americans who are more concerned about this country than with their hair and make up. Stamford is lucky to have a person of your caliber as its mayor.

Unfortunately, I have no plans to do much traveling in this economy, but I look forward to visiting Stamford at the earliest opportunity.

Sincerely

in case you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRjtsi3weR4&feature=related

[wryter2000]

1. Wow

I've never seen anyone handle one of those bullies so perfectly.

:wow:

[high density]

2. hahaha, it was like a reverse ambush

lol

[Political Tiger]

3. I throughly enjoyed that!

That mayor came out swinging and totally kicked that arrogant, GOP propagandist Steve Doofy where the sun don't shine!

Good for him!

[JayMusgrove]

5. What did that Fox idiot say ?? I seldom watch, and NEVER

watch THAT idiot.

[ashling]

6. Actually, he didn't get much of a chance to say anything

because the mayor hammered him.

link to the YouTube attached to OP

[jbnow]

4. What a nice letter. Glad you took the time to tell him nt

[ashling]

7. Thanks. I wanted him to know that his efforts are going

to bring at least one visitor to his city.

I just got an email back from his executive aide:

John:

Thanks for taking the time to email. It's nice to see that the interview is still making its rounds on the internet all these weeks later- I will pass your feedback along to the mayor and I hope you get the chance to visit Stamford soon.

Cheers,
Arielle

Arielle Reich
Executive Aide
Mayor Dannel P. Malloy
888 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, Connecticut 06904
[phone]

[jbnow]

8. How nice and on a Sunday too! But I'm glad because

it really is good when people take the time to thank somebody (like you did or the aide did too)

So often we think of letting someone know that we were moved or to express thanks or gratitude for a job well done but we don't get around to it. The royal "we" could be called me. You set a good example and I hope it will get me to overcome laziness and take those few minutes when it's called for.

[ashling]

11. Because Nice Matters

:hi:

[unblock]

9. thanks for posting this, i work in stamford but had no idea of the local political landscape

nice to know the mayor is one of the good guys.

[Alexander]

10. Malloy would make a good candidate for Senator or Governor.

[AtomicKitten]

12. Sweet smackdown!

Thanks for posting this.

[Cha]

13. Thank you, ashling, for writing to the Mayor of

Stamford, Conn and for sharing on here as an incentive to write when we support what our leaders do.