THURSDAY MARCH 30th: Tom DeLay just sent this desperate fundraising letter out, trying to use the film to scare up some more $$ before the quarter ends. Mark & Jim, the Texas filmmakers had a little fun mocking him. See their letter below:
Dear Friend,
The real battle has begun. Tom DeLay just noticed our new film, The Big Buy. We couldn't be more pleased. But Tom, of course, is still up to his old tricks, like not telling the truth, and then asking for more money.
Jim Schermbeck and Mark Birnbaum are no more Hollywood elite than Austin D.A. and DeLay nemesis, Ronnie Earle. We live and work and vote in Texas. We both lost our Congressmen in the gerrymandered House DeLay built using corporate money that's against the law in Texas. Our film shows just how he did it, step by step. No wonder he's worried about it.
Please click here to send a message to Tom DeLay that it's showtime, that the truth is on the way!
Tom is pointing to The Big Buy and telling his constituents that the house parties you folks are organizing across the country to see the film are to raise money for his opponent, Nick Lampson. That's a lie. The grassroots movement that's building now to get the film in front of audiences has nothing to do with Mr. Lampson, or any other candidate for office, except Mr. DeLay. But it does have a lot to say about him, yes sir.
So click here to tell those Hollywood Liberals to send your copy of the The Big Buy, real soon!
In his attempt to influence the outcome of Texas elections, Tom's shenanigans are just the tip of the iceberg of what he's willing to do to crush democracy with corporate dollars.
We urgently need you to let them know that won't work anymore. Click and tell!
Act now to send a strong message to Tom DeLay: The Big Buy is coming to a theatre near you, Tom! All around you! In your neighborhood! The Sugar Land Express!
Yours in peace,
Mark Birnbaum & Jim Schermbeck
Paid for by Two Guys From Texas.