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BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 04:53 PM Dec 2017

Are you a good DEM? Did you call about the Tax Scam yet?

If not, then DO IT! We have the wind in our sails so lets utilize it in our FAVOR! McConnell still wants to pass it by the end of the year but he is doing it before then. The GOP is pushing it through full of errors, in secret and no debates (McConnell thinks he controls the country). THIS IS MY COUNTRY AND I AM ENTITLED TOO! Free speech, protests, sit ins, etc. are still legal, at least they were the last time I checked. CALL CALL CALL! Tell your friends and family and use social media to GET OUT AND CALL! NOW!! It takes two whole minutes. NO EXCUSES! We are STRONG, LOUD, and PROUD!
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Are you a good DEM? Did you call about the Tax Scam yet? (Original Post) BigmanPigman Dec 2017 OP
I called, I mailed electronically, I gave at the office. sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #1
YOU are a strong Dem and I am grateful we have people like you BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #2
You rockin' it! sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #3
Well SAID! More power to YOU! BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #4
Ima lovin' our mini lovefest! 😍 sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #6
An addendum: I said this to hub last nite after whooping it up sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #5
Yeah, I called Pat Toomey, which is a waste of time. blue neen Dec 2017 #7
What you did is what we all must do to defeat it. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #12
Yep, Grassley and Ernst, and I will be emailing them soon. Iahotdog Dec 2017 #8
Hammer those two and do not stop! BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #20
Grassley is my pick to detest, he's been there long enough to know better. Iahotdog Dec 2017 #21
Do you think they don't know edhopper Dec 2017 #9
I think yesterday proved that it's not the donors who matter, marybourg Dec 2017 #13
We need to clone you! BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #18
They definitely know. That is one reason for the speed and secrecy. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #19
yes I did onethatcares Dec 2017 #10
Indivisible told us on a nationwide call BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #11
I called our Maine Senator Collins- phone rang and then went to fax tone! BREMPRO Dec 2017 #14
You DUers make me empowered and stronger...seriously. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #15
I did better than that. Letter to the Editor. McCamy Taylor Dec 2017 #16
Which paper? BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #17

sprinkleeninow

(20,249 posts)
1. I called, I mailed electronically, I gave at the office.
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 05:08 PM
Dec 2017

Ima pooped out.

Doug Jones and his election wore me out.

I gotta recharge. Then I do some more. Thx for the phone and link.

Stay safe and be well you! 😉

BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
2. YOU are a strong Dem and I am grateful we have people like you
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 05:17 PM
Dec 2017

in our party! During a nationwide phone call 2 weeks ago Cory Booker, Bernie, Indivisible, MoveOn, etc. all told us to stay strong, get rest, be healthy and than we will be able to continue and pressure them (hammer the GOP). The grass roots is making so much progress and has been for over a year. If we stay healthy and rest then we can stay focused, determined and continue the fight and we will win.

sprinkleeninow

(20,249 posts)
3. You rockin' it!
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 05:35 PM
Dec 2017

Got registered in 1965.

I go so far as to scope out judgeships because their leaning is not usually up front and kinda obscured.

My family served in WWII and dad saw action in the Philippines. I'll be dammmed if I sit on my laurels and watch my country go to hellll.

My maternal grandfather knelt down, kissed the ground and proclaimed, "God bless America!" when he disembarked at Castle Garden after leaving Czechoslovakia. I do it for my ancestors, my dad and mom, all my sisters and brothers in humanity.

~sprink
💓🇺🇸🗽

sprinkleeninow

(20,249 posts)
5. An addendum: I said this to hub last nite after whooping it up
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 05:42 PM
Dec 2017

upon learning of Doug Jones's victory.
Our grassroots movement is evidence of resulting success. That's the ticket to ride.

Fight the fight. Rock on!

blue neen

(12,321 posts)
7. Yeah, I called Pat Toomey, which is a waste of time.
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:16 PM
Dec 2017

He is one of the architects of the Tax Scam. IMHO, it's not fair for you to ask the question "Are you a good DEM?" if someone lives in a state where there is no chance of changing their Senator's mind.

I did it anyhow, but no one here gets to decide if I'm a "good Democrat" or not.

Thanks for listening.

BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
12. What you did is what we all must do to defeat it.
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:53 PM
Dec 2017

Your call may seem worthless but you are wrong. The calls DO count and they work too. Indivisible said that the reps' offices are keeping track. Even if you live in a blue state, call your reps to encourage and thank them...everyone needs a pat on the back and it helps. Thank you for taking the time and energy to do this. I still do think you are a good Dem by the way.

edhopper

(33,580 posts)
9. Do you think they don't know
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:30 PM
Dec 2017

the vast majority of voters are against this.

Of course they do, it's their rich donors who want it and that is all that matters.

marybourg

(12,631 posts)
13. I think yesterday proved that it's not the donors who matter,
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:57 PM
Dec 2017

it's the voters. They need a reminder of that truism every so often.

And yes, I called both McCain and Flake today and spoke to an actual person at one, and left a detailed message asking for a call-back at the other (I don't really expect the call-back). I left personalized e-mail messages yesterday and Sunday. And will do so again tomorrow.

BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
19. They definitely know. That is one reason for the speed and secrecy.
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 10:44 PM
Dec 2017

They don't like being on the evening news showing the police carrying the old and sick away from their offices. Also, right now they need a simple majority and not the 60 votes which they know they will not get in Jan. 2018. This is a race and we WILL WIN! KEEP up the fantastic efforts and stay strong. RESIST!

onethatcares

(16,168 posts)
10. yes I did
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:42 PM
Dec 2017

but marco seems to be having a hard time with office staff. Ya gotta leave a voice mail (which I did) instead of talking to a livie.

BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
11. Indivisible told us on a nationwide call
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:48 PM
Dec 2017

that they ARE getting the messages. You just have to say whether or not you favor it (they keep tallies) and keep their mailboxes full...this is perfect and what we want to hear! PERFECT! THANK YOU! Spread the word and use social media too. That is how we win. I want to celebrate this scam getting buried forever!

BigmanPigman

(51,605 posts)
15. You DUers make me empowered and stronger...seriously.
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 08:33 PM
Dec 2017

I can't express how proud and comforted I am with your energy, determination, courage and patriotism! THANK YOU so much for fighting the GOP. YOU give ME HOPE! We will win and be victorious!

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