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Scrivener7

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80. No, not the Speaker. Someone for whom communication with the constituency is their only task.

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 02:50 PM

Mar 2025

A perfectly safe rep, or someone who is not currently in Congress but who we know is a kick-ass communicator and organizer.

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"We have no power" is bull. 3 things our Democratic leaders can do today. [View all] Scrivener7 Mar 2025 OP

Bang the frikken drum BoRaGard Mar 2025 #1

Absofuckingloutely! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #2

The Communications Director is a great idea Bettie Mar 2025 #3

This exactly. But, if we were coordinated, our voice against those republicans would be huge. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #5

Also, a rapid response team Bettie Mar 2025 #6

Yes. And even on a weekly basis. How many times do we tune into a Sunday morning show Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #7

Yeah, but maybe give him a nickname like, uh I don't know... LuvLoogie Mar 2025 #78

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

Pete. GiqueCee Mar 2025 #108

You Absolutely Nailed It. gab13by13 Mar 2025 #4

Yes, please! NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #8

Kick dalton99a Mar 2025 #9

Kick. Nanjeanne Mar 2025 #10

Kick Tom_Foolery Mar 2025 #11

K&R demmiblue Mar 2025 #12

Lol!! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #13

Thank you, made me laugh out loud. gab13by13 Mar 2025 #23

Ummmm ... Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #29

Of course... demmiblue Mar 2025 #84

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

Oh, sure wryter2000 Mar 2025 #67

Well, I didn't say any of that, but you be you! Thanks for the kick! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #74

Yep. 100% Passages Mar 2025 #15

I think some people really need to believe that, underneath it all, all is well and the guardrails will hold. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #17

The reality could not be more stark. Passages Mar 2025 #20

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

Good point. And that's exactly the one we need to get across. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #64

Yup, that is the last thing we should do. gab13by13 Mar 2025 #30

Agreed. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #110

I remember reading somewhere DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #62

Got a fund raising text from Jeffries: lefthandedskyhook Mar 2025 #72

I think that that is becoming the trend..... DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #86

thanks you for perfectly illustrating the point (by conjuring 'criticism shield' ) stopdiggin Mar 2025 #40

Criticism that is approved by some and not by others. Passages Mar 2025 #54

with the responsibility for how 'the system is working' resting squarely on ... ? stopdiggin Mar 2025 #87

The voters already told them, loud and clear. Passages Mar 2025 #89

DURec leftstreet Mar 2025 #18

Send this to the Dem leaders! Doodles Mar 2025 #26

Good ideas! Wild blueberry Mar 2025 #19

Absolutely right ✊🏼 What you suggest is a MUST DO! benfranklin1776 Mar 2025 #22

For decades, our side has been saying, "Well, they own the media." That's true. But we've known Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #28

Exactly right! benfranklin1776 Mar 2025 #46

I agree about Waltz. That man is such a communications talent. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #75

Precisely! He sets the perfect tone and has the right fighting message for this moment in time. benfranklin1776 Mar 2025 #88

the only one they haven't yet done is the Walz thing bigtree Mar 2025 #24

Thank you for the kick. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #33

since they include my posts bigtree Mar 2025 #34

And again, thank you! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #37

thank you! (sometimes you have to pound that point really HARD ..) stopdiggin Mar 2025 #42

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

Great reasons for a Democratic Communications director! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #49

you know they have a 'war room,' right? bigtree Mar 2025 #50

I do. That's why I think the ideas I have presented are necessary. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #63

Why won't they do something?????!!!!! ZRB Mar 2025 #90

Kick! summer_in_TX Mar 2025 #104

Still bashing Dems, I see Cirsium Mar 2025 #47

K&R. This all day ms liberty Mar 2025 #27

Isn't there another Congressional vacation coming up? gab13by13 Mar 2025 #31

YES! mountain grammy Mar 2025 #32

We need to revive occupy Farmer-Rick Mar 2025 #35

At least you're only trying to revive an idea from 20 years ago MrSkunkB Mar 2025 #101

Occupy was about the bail outs for bankers Farmer-Rick Mar 2025 #102

No, Occupy accomplished nothing. summer_in_TX Mar 2025 #105

K & R Emile Mar 2025 #36

That is not power -- that is just speaking out. And Democrats are already doing that. W_HAMILTON Mar 2025 #38

Thank you for the kick. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #39

You are too nice, gab13by13 Mar 2025 #43

There are two things. That AND our voices are not being coordinated. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #69

Great ideas Blubird Mar 2025 #41

Great ideas! For item #2, check out WTF Just Happened Today? CaptainTruth Mar 2025 #45

Thank you for this! Bookmarking. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #70

AMEN CuriousSavage Mar 2025 #51

a weekly 'fireside chat'..would surely be welcomed samnsara Mar 2025 #52

"The More You Know" style ads should be airing daily - especially in swing states kerouac2 Mar 2025 #53

Oh, man. That's a great idea!! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #57

You don't see anyone being our leaders? mwmisses4289 Mar 2025 #55

Excellent! To expand upon your thoughts re communications -item #2 Kashkakat v.2.0 Mar 2025 #56

This should be an OP. There is SO much in there. Thank you! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #59

I have one of the same pet peeves. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #111

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

Right. We all have our antennae up. n/t yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #113

Good questions. n/t yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #112

The thugs have razor thin majorities orangecrush Mar 2025 #65

I wish I could wish we were the kinds of people to strong-arm some republicans at the fringe. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #66

I agree it's time for ACTION dwayneb Mar 2025 #68

The time is now. n/t yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #114

BRAVO!!! Scubamatt Mar 2025 #71

TY! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #73

Get Loud Jazz Jon Mar 2025 #76

Define "PROGRESS 2026" NOW!!!! Moostache Mar 2025 #77

Right. When is enough enough? yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #115

Be progressive and persuasive! lefthandedskyhook Mar 2025 #79

Thanks, I was hoping someone would post something for an action plan, Relief! Beringia Mar 2025 #81

Speech does not win wars. The Grand Illuminist Mar 2025 #85

Great ideas lets hope they get implemented 👏🏻 Meowmee Mar 2025 #91

BRING BACK HOWARD DEAN BrianTheEVGuy Mar 2025 #92

Wouldn't that be great? I agree. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #95

Never take a plea of powerlessness from a politician. AmericaUnderSiege Mar 2025 #93

Well, at least they should never say, "We have no power." Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #96

Wouldn't it be simpler to just sue the shit out of them 3825-87867 Mar 2025 #94

I think they're doing that. But we have a unique opportunity. You and I and people like Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #98

Excellent ideas..I'm sending them to both whathehell Mar 2025 #97

Wow. Thanks! That's great! Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #99

You betcha! whathehell Mar 2025 #116

This is largely a media message MrSkunkB Mar 2025 #100

So if my monthly SS benefit payment is messed with... sprinkleeninow Mar 2025 #103

Thank you srobertss Mar 2025 #106

Once again Snoopy 7 Mar 2025 #109