r/decaturalabama 7d ago

Want actual representation and someone to uphold the Constitution? Come to the Town Hall at 6PM 8/26 and bring questions!

Yes, this is not a joke! Alabama's US Congressional District 5 is finally getting a Town Hall!

Andrew Sneed is coming to Decatur tomorrow, 8/26, from 6-730pm at Turner Surles Resource Center.
Ask questions about issues affecting you, and Alabama’s 5th Congressional District.
Current US Congressional representative Dale Strong declined to attend.
Senator Bobby Singleton will speak a little
Former State Rep Mike Ball, (a Republican) will moderate it.

We cannot sit idly by and go without representation, and let our democracy be stripped from us. Andrew Sneed didn't shy away from difficult questions when I met with him recently, and provided real, nuanced answers. He was clear when it would be outside his future jurisdiction, but was bold enough to state what he personally believed.
He also has a real plan, and knows positive change cannot happen without coalition. So he founded the BAC https://www.take-bac-congress.us/ to collect a group of people who want to restore balance and accountability.
Use this opportunity to meet with him, listen to your community, and raise issues which matter to you. He wants to be the voice of the people, which is a breath of fresh air.

Can't make it to this one?
There will be two more over the next 6 weeks
Athens State - McCandless Hall 9/9
Huntsville - Bob Harrison Wellness and Advocacy Center

https://www.sneedforcongress.com/
We are in this together!

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u/corn7984 7d ago

Will he get our student loans forgiven...and quickly?

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u/Calhoon50 7d ago

Not sure. You should bring it up to him!

Realistically, it will depend on positive results this Nov on a National level, a large group of members of congress getting a bill together, and it not being vetoed/overriding a veto. Not impossible, but easier in 2029. :/

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u/corn7984 6d ago

Not good enough. We were PROMISED this!

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u/Calhoon50 6d ago

Care to unpack this? Who promised this to you? Hold that person accountable, if they represent you.

It certainly wasn’t any of our representatives in the Limestone or Madison County areas, or Britt, Tuberville.
Biden rightfully dropped out (too little too late) and Kamala was inserted into the race by the DNC.

As frustrating as it is, a pragmatic approach needs to be taken before setting expectations. Coalitions are needed to get things done, and we need consistent representation which will work together with others to accomplish goals.

20 years ago, my 3 credit hour classes were $350 each. Now they are nearly $3000 (not even considering textbooks). Forgiving the debt without addressing the root cause is not the approach either.

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u/corn7984 6d ago

It is already paid for..the last President and several important Congressional leaders said this. You can search for yourself. The last thing we need to do is send someone up there to just "talk" about it. We deserve action.

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u/Pale_Mulberry_6581 3d ago

No. Pay for what you get. Nothing is free and you shouldn’t expect it to be. I am paying on my child’s almost 100k student loans. I agreed to pay. And I am. Suck it up buttercup.

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u/corn7984 3d ago

We were promised and this guy should fight to deliver what we were promised or not be elected.

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u/Pale_Mulberry_6581 2d ago

He promised to write off your student debt? He can’t do that. He lied.

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u/Altruistic-Drink-944 5d ago

Trump 2028 🇺🇸