If, at some point in the future, Democracy Docket goes quiet or goes bankrupt, it will be because its subscribers and members have decided that it is no longer worth supporting. Until then, I can promise you, it will not obey and it will not back down. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-... - ThreadSky

marcelias.bsky.social • 36 days ago

If, at some point in the future, Democracy Docket goes quiet or goes bankrupt, it will be because its subscribers and members have decided that it is no longer worth supporting. Until then, I can promise you, it will not obey and it will not back down. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-choices-ive-made/

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aburack.bsky.social•36 days ago

Many, many of your followers (like myself) have lost jobs, had wages cut, lost health insurance, lost social welfare benefits, had insurance policies double in cost, etc., etc. and don't have disposable income to subscribe or donate. Doesn't mean we think DD isn't worth supporting. We're just broke.

aninsggirb.bsky.social•36 days ago

Same

casey01.bsky.social•36 days ago

I agree! I understand money makes the world go round but blaming failure on subscribers with so many of us struggling reminds me of something someone else would say. For that reason I’m out.

artist12.bsky.social•36 days ago

👍💙👍

ligrl.bsky.social•36 days ago

Just donated but can't afford to subscribe at this time. I believe in the work you do.

mstoni08.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you! Just donated. :)

hopefulnloved95.bsky.social•36 days ago

we will never give up especially for our future and for our daughters

lillians.bsky.social•36 days ago

This is not a real Newspaper!! I know because they all backs down!!

princefan-1.bsky.social•36 days ago

Are you getting support?

toti66.bsky.social•30 days ago

Thank you, Marc!!! you still got these doubters who just can’t or won’t put up those guard rails.who don’t think we can put up those guard rails to fight for our democracy our nation our country our people this is our country. This is our nation. this isn’t the mentally unhinged lunatic Country.EVER

ny-scde04.bsky.social•36 days ago

For us, the cost is a bit high since we’d like to also subscribe to The Contrarian. Instead of blaming followers, just make it a little more palpable and you would see a spike in membership. Anyone agree?

mainemary.bsky.social•36 days ago

For me it is ProPublica, Contrarian, Wikipedia and my local paper. I can do no more. I hope those with more disposable income are able to.

hopefordemocracy28.bsky.social•36 days ago

The contrarian is doing nothing except talking. Michael Elias is physically out there fighting the bad guys him and his entire team of lawyers trying to protect us. And what’s the contrarian doing again??? bashing Joe Biden because she didn’t get her husband to step out of the race. Fuck Jen Rubin.

hopefordemocracy28.bsky.social•36 days ago

Jill Biden

mainemary.bsky.social•36 days ago

I thought about that too. The doing versus talking. But if you add up the little bits I contribute it does not equal the cost of full membership in the Elias group. But I will think more on what you said.

hopefordemocracy28.bsky.social•36 days ago

I would give to democracy docket before I’d get to the contrarian.

mainemary.bsky.social•36 days ago

I did contribute to the Docket, I think. I get the newsletters. But that does not support his legal work.

t-antony.bsky.social•36 days ago

Worst case scenario, you could do what Trump does, just start blackmailing everyone.
Suing media companies would be good for everyone. Dominion did well.

limot.bsky.social•36 days ago

Maybe you could get engagement by mentioning me and having debates on my views? Check my bluesky profile and

http://www.mukeshprasad.com/ClimateChange

Just a thought. Be the explosion, that's one way to attract attention.

meranda440.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you!

phunnyphillygirl.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you, Marc.
I will follow you until we WIN.

brogoff.bsky.social•36 days ago

how can we make a donation to you in addition to our subscription?

mkais.bsky.social•36 days ago

https://www.democracydocket.com/support/

brogoff.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you. Just made a contribution. Already have a subscription

laugh4strength.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you!

genxjenny73.bsky.social•36 days ago

I love what you do. I sincerely hope you are successful in every endeavor. I respectfully ask you to tone down the “it’s the supporters’ fault if we fail” rhetoric.

urakman.bsky.social•36 days ago

😎👏

lovexlove4real.bsky.social•36 days ago

Yup, we won't stop. And we have theme music😉 ~~~~ get 'em Tom,.... https://youtu.be/nvlTJrNJ5lA?si=9l2SNRNYOEr3uOa9

austinam.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you.

brian-life-model.bsky.social•36 days ago

ddrae.bsky.social•36 days ago

You’re incredible Marc. I’m coming decades people will
Write about the resistance there will be documentation and you will be a hero for sticking at it. I hope America can hold. I suspect it can. But it’s gonna be a dark dark day.

mainemary.bsky.social•36 days ago

I have long wondered how you are able to financially do this work. How many subscribers does it take to keep you afloat?

ggegan.bsky.social•36 days ago

Marc Elias and Democracy Docket is the type of action we need. I want to hear less talk analyzing the Biden administration and complaining about how bad Trump and MAGA are. We already know about all that. Let’s have more talk about what we can do to harass and disrupt the new authoritarian regime.

tenej-jen.bsky.social•36 days ago

This! A thousand times, this is what we need far more of - and I see so little of. People still swinging at the Biden Administration like an easy punching bag, and ignoring the monsters at the door.

March 1st is my target date to choose all new subscriptions for news, after watching Jan-Feb.

adria88.bsky.social•36 days ago

Agree. There will be plenty of time to re-analize the Biden's administration and 2024 election. Now, we have to consolidate and kick the DNC to get younger people with fresh ideas about how to get us ALL together, not just the swing states and elect as many as possible Dems in 2026.

aeternalpessimist.bsky.social•36 days ago

I am on social security and can only afford to support a handful of causes. But Marc and Democracy Docket is the only one I support monthly. The money is worth it because he is the fight on the legal front and the Dictator-R-Us(formally GOP) are afraid of him and his team.

boribx888.bsky.social•36 days ago

I will not back down!!!

malketchupstain.bsky.social•36 days ago

While I agree with most of what you say, I disagree that these billionaire owners were terrified of what Trump might do to them. I honestly believe they were hoping Trump would win, but weren't sure he would. These billionaires KNOW Trump will work FOR their benefit & not the benefit of poor people.

malketchupstain.bsky.social•36 days ago

There's nothing for them to be terrified about. They knew by not letting their staff show support for Harris that it was a show of support for Trump. You honestly think Trump would punish billionaires? How? Again, there's nothing for them to be terrified about. They're a part of it.

kattat24.bsky.social•36 days ago

Just donated again. Thanks for all you do.

danylwms.bsky.social•36 days ago

Are there ANY mainstream media outlets that will choose the stand up the same as those who choose to boot-lick.

Silence is consent.
When someone stands up We will stand behind them.
The media has to be our voice.

Ultimately they might even increase revenue as we flee other outlets

rhonda28.bsky.social•36 days ago

Your information & newsletter are worth every penny!

waxwingsmelt.bsky.social•36 days ago

yeah we will be broke and in breadlines and camps first…so donations could be slow coming in. What a world.

sandradee9999.bsky.social•36 days ago

Do you have enough help to save us? 🥺

sdshors.bsky.social•36 days ago

Just signed up!

altiam.bsky.social•36 days ago

Democracy thrives when voices refuse silence.

cariocababy.bsky.social•36 days ago

I admire your work and donate monthly.

kswolf.bsky.social•36 days ago

You provide a powerful voice and I appreciate everything you do. Most notable is your commitment to “not obey” and “not back down”. You set a fine example for all of us.

brambling2.bsky.social•36 days ago

You're accepting a rigged & fraudulent election, what do you expect?
You have a platform that could've helped US get a new election before that turd was sworn in.
Instead got disgrace by the deflections & here we are.
We the People deserved a safe & fair election & didn't get one. It was the last.

bluecarcharodon.bsky.social•36 days ago

What kind of pitch is that Marc?

akh216.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you!!!!!

fablesmom.bsky.social•36 days ago

Thank you for all you do.

movard.bsky.social•36 days ago

I’m grateful for you and your team, Marc.

herdingmom.sparkle.blue•36 days ago

@marcelias.bsky.social I don't see that EVER happening. Not in my lifetime! You provide critical and valuable information, which everyone who watches/reads you knows, appreciates and loves!

goodinplenty.bsky.social•36 days ago

Started off subscribing for free to what you had to say and how you said it. Vetting who I give my money to is critical from the standpoint of needing to receive uncompromised information and educated viewpoints. Last week, with no remaining reservations, I paid up for my subscription.