I went to my Congressman's local office today. First off, they were surprised that I was there. They said they had been getting phone calls, but I was the first walk-in. That said, the phones were not ringing off the hook. If the DC phone lines are busy, try calling the local office.
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I said I wanted real, practical actions and the staffer said "you know we're in the minority, right?"
https://indivisible.org/omb
Say something nice, then demand action:
Thanks for XYZ you said/did.
I'm a lifelong Dem, I demand any action to push out MAGA and save democracy.
Dems in power must stop this not-so-slow-motion coup *NOW*. Please share with your colleagues.
https://bsky.app/profile/ruddock.bsky.social/post/3lhc4pmdpps2p
still bad but not scorched earth bad. so no to ruining a private reputation, but yes to bringing in 100 friends
It’s not always about the policy wonkery, it’s the feeling and motivation you get with the sizzle of seeing someone reacting, loudly, giving a shit and getting mad.
I was shocked by the fatalism and inertia of it. If you are too. Call your own reps and FIRE THEM UP. Even if they disagree with you. They need to hear it, and they need to be pushed.
Sure, you can make low level nominations a slog. But there’s an asymmetry between creation and destruction.
If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2025.pdf
But I guess we should all watch our bank accounts for timely payment arrival.
but yeah, if it's past the usual window from the typical Wednesday, call ASAP. i just got mine on the 30th, so i won't know for a while. 😕
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared.
(Not to imply that’s just fine!!! It’s NOT!!!)
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2025.pdf
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/musk-cronies-dive-into-treasury-dept-payments-code-base
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
(I sent email.)
Nazi Tech Billionaire Engages in Fascist Coup With Help of 19 year old Nazis, taking all federal employee data with him on his own servers: I sleep.
One constituent missed social security payment: real shit!
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2025.pdf
If you mean I should tell my Senators
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2025.pdf
my dad lives in a blue state, I'm wondering if his state has anything to do w/ it
You start out with a billion dollars.
https://Schumer.senate.gov
https://Klobuchar.senate.gov
https://Jeffries.house.gov
https://www.ssa.gov/kc/rp_paybenefits.htm
People need to get out if they can.
If you're looking for talking points, I wrote this: https://www.wonkette.com/p/an-open-letter-to-the-majority-of
Friends - if you're not in or near DC, you can go to your rep's office in your state! A visit to the local office makes a big impact, too!
Make sure they understands it benefits them to make sure the crazies/Musk don't hijack the Gov't
Tomorrow something about TikTok versus X accessing private citizen data
Following you for follow-ups, if you don't mind.
With the volume of calls, if you live in a large state they only can record the numbers and overall tone/issue so keep it simple.
https://bsky.app/profile/asharangappa.bsky.social/post/3lhc6zf6pms2l
They jammed up the Senate for years at a time, and a lot of those filibuster rules have been changed since then.
However, we still have lots of ways to throw sand into the gears, so let's get at it.
WWMMD
The Dems need to ask themselves What Would Mitch McConnell Do?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cru6DBkH5gadq3S-mVhiSU72mC2ZeDHXG93jeiemFH0/mobilebasic
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Now let's follow in Ali's footsteps!
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 999-9801
Start organizing with others to show up, as is your right, to address your needs. They should have staff there. Enough people trying might help.
I think we the people need to accept that we're on our own, get organized, and move forward. 🇺🇸
How many in the red zone live paycheck to paycheck, even in with a two-job household, like my kids. Cutting Medicaid and headstart should matter to them too, right?
It should be noted at the owners of Substack are not progressive, nor are they left-leaning.
Experienced the same difficulty contacting Schumer. Called his Albany office.
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
https://youtu.be/U7-dxzp6Jvs?si=A2MlaSc9hm06xlOX
This is Wednesday in all 50 states and DC https://www.newsweek.com/50-states-anti-trump-protest-nationwide-february-5-details-2025300
I thought three hours was enough for me, and he made his point clear. He won this stand off. Been relentless on his email addy ever since!!🖕
They have names of reps, phone numbers and scripts if you need any of it.
Who needs Republicans when we can defeat ourselves?
https://discord.gg/b4W9jHRq
Make it personal - eye-to-eye with your representatives
Make it clear you’re a community and you EXPECT action
Go in groups to make it clear there is a growing community EXPECTATION
DEMAND action
Check the schedule on the Congress/house/senate page
When they’re on recess- make a visit! ✊
I was going to do it today, but I called instead.
Trip down there.
Check.
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/?tag_ids=25780
IT'S GREAT FOR A FEW BRAVE REPRESENTATIVES TO SHOW UP & JOIN ILLEGALLY LOCKED OUT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AT USAID.
BUT WE NEED FOR EACH AND EVERY DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS TO MARCH TOGETHER!
STOP THE TAX DOLLAR STEAL!!!!
If I’d gone I would have posted pictures from inside the office.
“You know we’re in the minority, right?” Is something someone cynically says on X.
Prove it.
Righhhhhhht.
Welcome to the internet. I’ll be your guide.
Really bad.
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Your reps local, district office is *the* place to voice concerns!
This article is old but the information is still correct
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/15/13641920/trump-resist-congress
I saw one list of tips and it suggested making 6 phone calls everyday. WTF!
That's not gonna work. We need a whole new way. All new people.
on a separate issue 2-5 - times vary- go to r/50501 on Reddit 50States50Capitols
I'm not showing up in someone's office so I don't get arrested.
Offices. Cruz office phonebox is usually full.
Y’all should have listened to the leftists
Organize
Get some media coverage.
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
It seems if I was the richest person in the world then it would be fine.
I wish more people would follow your example
Have them spread the word.
But you’re right. Walking in and showing up in person will have a much greater impact.
The electeds are neutered & basically can’t do much - unless can sway a few in House & get enough senate votes, no ties.
Maybe in 2 years.
Choose a different main point for each of the offices. A laundry list all in one call ensures some of your complaints will never be listed in the log of chief complaints, as they sounded secondary.
You DO NOT have to give them your personal info
Cite data distrust
Congress will not fix this.
The systems are toast, they barely worked to start with, you have, HAVE TO reckon with reality and stop relying on someone else to fix this. Get involved in person. Now.
This is a good&free app to help with making phone calls to our congress people. Put in your state and it has all the numbers & names you need, updates on current issues, even scripts for socially anxious ppl like me who need them. Call, leave voicemails, they work for you!