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In reply to the discussion: "We have no power" is bull. 3 things our Democratic leaders can do today. [View all]Scrivener7
(57,617 posts)59. This should be an OP.  There is SO much in there. Thank you!
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                        "We have no power" is bull. 3 things our Democratic leaders can do today. [View all]
							Scrivener7
							Mar 2025
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        This exactly.  But, if we were coordinated, our voice against those republicans would be huge.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #5
      
        
        Yes. And even on a weekly basis. How many times do we tune into a Sunday morning show
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #7
      
        
        No, not the Speaker.  Someone for whom communication with the constituency is their only task.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #80
      
        
        I think their are some social media gurus working on that with Members of congress.
        LuvLoogie
        Mar 2025
        #82
      
        
        That state/Federal link would be a great idea.  That would make it easier to put targeted messages directly
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #83
      
        
        We are powerless until both the House and Senate  votes a unified NO. That's the first step.  Play as a team.
        Hotler
        Mar 2025
        #14
      
        
        But I bet that, if our opposition was clear and loud, those reps' constituents would eventually make sure they
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #16
      
        
        I think some people really need to believe that, underneath it all, all is well and the guardrails will hold.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #17
      
        
        Carville and this notion that we should "keep our powder dry" in the face of a coup are very, very harmful.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #21
      
        
        He doesn't want to see policy go to the left, he didn't support Biden when he did it.
        Passages
        Mar 2025
        #25
      
        
        Honestly what does left-right even mean anymore.  MORE LIKE oligarchs VS the rest of us   (per a local
        Kashkakat v.2.0
        Mar 2025
        #60
      
        
        thanks you for perfectly illustrating the point (by conjuring 'criticism shield' )
        stopdiggin
        Mar 2025
        #40
      
        
        with the responsibility for how 'the system is working' resting squarely on ... ?
        stopdiggin
        Mar 2025
        #87
      
        
        For decades, our side has been saying, "Well, they own the media." That's true. But we've known
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #28
      
        
        Precisely! He sets the perfect tone and has the right fighting message for this moment in time.
        benfranklin1776
        Mar 2025
        #88
      
        
        PS after your edit: This is a GREAT case for why a communications director would be REALLY helpful.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #44
      
        
        you can see the linked portion is from the Democratic party - democrats.org/news
        bigtree
        Mar 2025
        #48
      
        
        That is not power -- that is just speaking out. And Democrats are already doing that.
        W_HAMILTON
        Mar 2025
        #38
      
        
        "The More You Know" style ads should be airing daily - especially in swing states
        kerouac2
        Mar 2025
        #53
      
        
        Speaking of communications - is there any thinking re:  secure communications if/ when the oligarchs decide to
        Kashkakat v.2.0
        Mar 2025
        #58
      
        
        This Starlink contract has me scared to death. We'll be over the same barrel as the Ukranians.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #61
      
        
        Don't be. There are other choices for Americans out there, as South American leaders also know.
        ancianita
        Mar 2025
        #107
      
        
        I wish I could wish we were the kinds of people to strong-arm some republicans at the fringe.
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #66
      
        
        I think they're doing that.  But we have a unique opportunity.  You and I and people like
        Scrivener7
        Mar 2025
        #98