Prometheus 6   

Flood the Zone Fridays

For Immediate Release
August 22, 2003
NotGeniuses.com

Uniting, Not Dividing

(Internet) – In his first bipartisan act since taking office, President Bush released new grassroots organizing tools on his public website that can be used by all Americans, regardless of party. Recognizing the Bush Administration's effort to promote and further the public discourse in the lead-up to the 2004 election, NotGeniuses.com is proud to announce the very first "Flood the Zone" Friday. Every Friday, thousands of Americans will gather on George Bush's website to tell the media what they think about a predefined part of his record, this week's subject is Fiscal (Ir)Responsibility.

“We’re just pleased that we could find something to work with the President on,” explained Ezra Klein, one of the hosts of “Flood the Zone Fridays” at NotGeniuses.com. “Recently, prominent blogs asked their readers to name three good things Bush has done while in office. We don’t know about three, but we can name one.”

A weekly event, Flood the Zone Fridays is holding its first event this week, focusing on Bush’s efforts at job creation and improving the economy.

Some people at FreeRepublic.com and other conservative outlets have attacked NotGeniuses.com for organizing this event, believing it to be childish. “Frankly, we find the attacks somewhat surprising,” said Mr. Klein. “Our President has issued a clear call for Americans to enter into a dialogue with the media over his record, and we are simply heeding that call. Our friends at FreeRepublic.com are welcome to participate in "Flood the Zone" Fridays and disseminate their opinions.”

posted by Prometheus 6 at 8/22/2003 05:29:58 AM |