"Calls are pouring in from constituents outraged about Mr. Trump’s unilateral moves and how he has allowed Mr. Musk to gain access to and begin dismantling critical parts of the federal bureaucracy, and demanding that members of Congress take a stand against them." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u... - ThreadSky

froomkin.bsky.social • 15 days ago

"Calls are pouring in from constituents outraged about Mr. Trump’s unilateral moves and how he has allowed Mr. Musk to gain access to and begin dismantling critical parts of the federal bureaucracy, and demanding that members of Congress take a stand against them." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/us/politics/congressional-phone-lines-trump-musk.html?smid=bs-share

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6catmom.bsky.social•15 days ago

Get up, have my coffee, take kid to school, call congress.

seanofthesea.bsky.social•15 days ago

Woke up, got out of bed, dragged a comb across my head, looking up I noticed I was late, I grabbed my jacket and hat, then somebody spoke and I went into a dream, aaaaahhhhhh...........just another day in the life of a poor bloke!

technausea.bsky.social•15 days ago

politibaker.bsky.social•15 days ago

George, it almost feels like our president is committing crimes against humanity within his own country.

gaberhockey13.bsky.social•15 days ago

@notthatdon.bsky.social this is what they voted for. Can’t go back now!

notthatdon.bsky.social•14 days ago

“I didn’t know”.

BS. Either way, now you do.

sorcerers-orphan.bsky.social•15 days ago

Members of Congress actually doing something to help ordinary human beings? That'll be the day.

john5789.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep calling!!!

ckraus.bsky.social•15 days ago

I call multiple times a day. And I don’t limit myself to my senators and representative. I also call my governor, but not as often.

pclark006.bsky.social•15 days ago

Yet the GOP does nothing!

sfoy-blueinky.bsky.social•15 days ago

I have been calling my arsehole sen mcconnell & paul 😫 🤮. Probably won't matter but doing it anyway

29pearls.bsky.social•15 days ago

Thanks for this. Keep at it!

landontherunway.bsky.social•15 days ago

At least McConnell voted "no" to Hegseth. But it's too little way too late.

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

But it leads to this headline, "an avalanche of phone calls." And it matters they understand we're paying attention.

espressodoppio6.bsky.social•15 days ago

Interesting. I called the WH today & was referred to website for email. A recorded message on one WH line listed phone line hours as Tuesday- Thursday, 11 AM - 3 PM! Hard working team!!!

ubuntu4all.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep calling! As much as you can. Call your State AGs office, too. I have a written script, but add to it daily depending on what I learn from the great indie journos. It’s a wonderful way to feel like I am fighting back-although I do try to remain polite + respectful. The staff members are young.

cmhoskins.bsky.social•15 days ago

May they ring forever and ever.

leerowan.bsky.social•15 days ago

The MAGAts will ignore it as much as they can but that's no reason to stop!

janepor00325520.bsky.social•15 days ago

Eventually, they’ll just turn off the phones. If djt tells his magas in Congress to ignore the citizenry, they will. I’m amazed they’re still pretending.

peacehippie.bsky.social•15 days ago

I’ve been making my calls

smithjohnny.bsky.social•15 days ago

My three representatives are voicing their opposition. There’s no need to call them.

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

I think that's wrong. Because I think the story needs to be, "An avalanche of phone calls received." Thank them if they are doing the right thing, and tell them to push on, or push harder.
And remember they have offices in their districts. Their webpages should list their numbers.

wellcoach.bsky.social•15 days ago

And we will keep calling.

amyjacobus.bsky.social•15 days ago

Time to flood the republicans lines

judedaniele.bsky.social•15 days ago

Exactly. That's who needs to hear us.

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

All of the. Dem and GOP. So the headline is: "Congress receives avalanche of calls." They all need to know we're paying attention, haven't given up.

Don't forget they all have offices in their states/districts. Go to their websites. You might reach an actual human being. Showing up is good too.

avisrenae.bsky.social•15 days ago

I have contacted my corrupt Texas Congressmen. The tRump bootlicker Greg Abbott is ridiculous! We can’t give up! Resistance!

shepherdone.bsky.social•15 days ago

Unless and until MAGA turns on the GOP, the political dynamic that created this nightmare remains, there's no imperative for Republicans or traditional oligarchy to change course.

teufelhunden0352.bsky.social•15 days ago

Trump voters ⬇️ "Why the hell aren't egg prices coming down!"

teufelhunden0352.bsky.social•15 days ago

Congressional offices ⬇️

jamescoffee.bsky.social•15 days ago

(202) 224-3121
US Senate - just say senators name

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

And don't forget they have offices in their states. Check their webpages for those phone numbers, and you might reach an actual human being.

lpeterp.bsky.social•15 days ago

What? An NYT critical of their idol Donnie?

ofhuman.bsky.social•15 days ago

They hedged their bets by quoting someone saying the calls are interfering with regular business. Vichy Times, same as ever

antaresnav.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep it up.

ghostwithashell.bsky.social•15 days ago

They need to take a page from the way congressmen had their staffs brigade into vote counting in Florida.

ofmarin.bsky.social•15 days ago

‘dismantling critical parts of the federal bureaucracy’? They are dismantling the Department of Education and this guys are calling it ‘bureaucracy’?

racingbikes.bsky.social•15 days ago

Shit yes!!! Make this goddam bloated pupa, Nazi-Apartheid pre-pubescent stuck developmental asshole as uncomfortable as possible. He D.O.E.S. N.O.T. like to be outed as a FAKE, INCOMPETENT, SALLOW, IMBECILE.

margeebird9.bsky.social•15 days ago

I can’t read the article. Pay wall.

beverleykendall.com•15 days ago

If only corporate news media were as equally outraged.

jmdswim.bsky.social•15 days ago

I was up bright and early making my calls and emails

bdrexler-knepper.bsky.social•15 days ago

Glad to be part of the calls!

lenday.bsky.social•15 days ago

They f**king voted for him!!!!!

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

Well yes, and they need to hear that we are still paying attention and haven't given up. Call them all.

1961carol.bsky.social•15 days ago

Please tell me the majority of these call are going to the Republicans. Because if not, our efforts are in vain. They need to FEEL all this heat for relinquishing their legislative power and violating their oath of office.

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

Call them all. Because the headline needs to be, "an avalanche of phone calls received." Both in DC and in their district offices. (Check their webpages for those phone numbers.)

revcarole7.bsky.social•15 days ago

I have called and written all the congressmen in the state of Kentucky and that is just Stage One!!

doclaphroaig.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep up the pressure!

execrable.bsky.social•15 days ago

Get their mobile and/or home numbers and plague them incessantly. Either they respond constructively or effectively get shut down.

execrable.bsky.social•15 days ago

The phones of which congressional representatives? Are any on the Republican side making open statements? Not even Susan Collins? They're more afraid of Trump and Musk than they are of their constituents. Says it all.

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

Keep calling so this is the headline, "An Avalanche of Phone Calls." They can't be left to think we aren't paying attention.

cg13.bsky.social•15 days ago

Where are the Republicans? The Republicans in Congress, in addition to being corrupt, are cowards and hacks. They are merely servants to Trump and the billionaires. Shameful and disgraceful! They all must be voted out!

dougom.bsky.social•15 days ago

Do you have a gift link, Dan?

And Shabbat Shalom. Each one feels precious these days.

pattyfbd.bsky.social•14 days ago

Is this all we can do, the best we can do? I mean, it's better than nothing, but doesn't seem like much better. We're making phone calls while the administration is bulldozing our democracy???

nlstuever.bsky.social•15 days ago

Good‼️ But I’m not holding my breath waiting for members of Congress to take a stand against Trump and Musk. It’s like most of them have fallen under the poppy spell in Wicked 🤦🏼‍♀️

pommefemme.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep it up, folks! The proverbial squeaky wheel….

vicklien.bsky.social•15 days ago

Hey, what a great idea for something to do this weekend!

Having a way to at least take some action, is better than just powerlessly taking it: https://5calls.org/

alitial.bsky.social•15 days ago

This is only helpful for R representatives’ constituents. They don’t care about what the rest of us think and our own representatives are already doing all these things.

vicklien.bsky.social•15 days ago

Well, there are democrats, and there are democrats:
https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/02/07/nevada-congressional-democrats-should-stop-sanewashing-musk-trump/

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

But if the news story is to read "An avalanche of phone calls," and if Dems need their spines stiffened, they need to hear from us too. At their DC office and at their home offices. See their webpages.

universalhope.bsky.social•15 days ago

alitial.bsky.social•15 days ago

The people who complied didn’t do it because they wanted to. Stop blaming them.

makeadifference.bsky.social•15 days ago

Official law enforcement public servants will have to be ordered to confront them all......even though it might become very nasty, to coin Donnie's favorite word. Strong legal injunction to CEASE AND DESIST and freeze every power or permission. Make GOOD TROUBLE for FASCIST TYRANTS. Warn GOPers!

deportelon.bsky.social•15 days ago

4 per day, erryday

minmomismean.bsky.social•15 days ago

I called. Have you?

julieitaly1.bsky.social•15 days ago

Choose your favorite policy/slogan name for the #trump administration

beardedhippo.bsky.social•15 days ago

Congress does not give a shit, especially Republicans

paulaptb.bsky.social•14 days ago

This is the news story I've been waiting for. An avalanche of phone calls to House and Senate offices, in DC and in their districts. (Check their webpages for those phone numbers.) Keep them coming to both Dem and GOP offices - they can't be allowed to think we aren't paying attention.

msrpowers.bsky.social•15 days ago

Keep calling and writing and showing up!

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