If Republicans won't show up for town halls because they're too cowardly to hear the displeasure of their constituents to their faces, then we need to start an email blitz campaign for voters in their districts to make their voices heard.
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All I know, is that in MY democratic country, if you fail to show up, baring a certifiable family medical emergency, you wont have to worry about showing up at the next one, because you will be voted out. We have VERY long memories.
I remember when LaMalfa ran like a little sissy la la after the Oroville Dam broke. He’d show up late, stand at the back, & cut off mic’s if anyone raised their voices at him. He used the lil locals as shields. So I stated making bullet pt flyers to hand him & his staff for questions w/ my info.
I have read that calls are much more important. Emails can be easily filed away whereas they have to make a record when calls come in. Would definitely appreciate anyone in a congressional office who can confirm or deny??
Trump's GOP is determined to stop us from being able to vote ever again, ensuring they remain in power.
The only ones that can save us is us.
We have to keep fighting the facists!
I think protestors need to stay at their district offices every day and make sure the local news shows up to amplify the protests. It can't be a one and done thing.
They all have district offices and X and Truth accounts. Show up en masse with one person wearing a chicken suit and post photos on social media. Shame works.
They ignore emails is what I’ve heard from former staffers — but they do pay attention to phone calls. The 5 Calls app makes that easy. Even offers scripts for the most important issues of the day.
Some obnoxious GOP Members I heard are not taking calls, but generally they all have staffers answer
You don’t need the GOP rep to show up to the town hall. Organize one, let people speak and if the rep doesn’t show then start discussing who you are nominating to run against them.
Flip side: ALL Dems shld follow Repubs townhall schedule & have one @ same place DAYS LATER.
Rs r feeling the same pain Ds r & non magas r pissed. Y not reach out to them IMMEDIATELY!
We need to find more Dems who'll listen then give DRAMATIC SIMPLE (non elite) style responses. U never know
Whether you email or call, be sure to tell them you voted for them (& Trump) but you didn't vote for THIS.
It's ok to lie to them - they lie to us constantly, & have no way of knowing who you voted for. They need to believe the base is turning on them. They need to be more afraid of US than Trump.
Not an email blitz. A phone call blitz, combined with daily protests outside their in-district offices. They may not be there, but they'll hear about it from staff, and you wouldn't be able to protest them at their Washington offices anyway.
Do it all! Use @resist.bot to create and circulate a campaign for everyone to send emails to the targeted elected leaders shirking their responsibilities. Hold our own town halls. Dems show up and address the people.
I think it is more likely they just don't care what their constituents think, and the whole purpose of town halls is to find out what the people think.
Michigan 1st District Representative MAGA Jack Bergman, who really lives in Louisiana, does not hold town halls at all. He holds secretly set up small meetings with his loyal MAGAs and takes pictures of them congratulating him.
I saw one and he was saying this has happened before make him site an example they just throw lies and you take their word!! Stop no one who was not elected has ever tried to get your tax information to punish you.
Ann Wagner in suburban ST Louis MO has been a US Representative since 2013 and has never held a town hall. Knock yourself out trying, but there is no representation to be had here.
There needs to be a Constitutional amendment that members of Congress - both Representatives and Senators - must spend so much time meeting with the people that they represent. There would be a queue, but they can't pick and choose only the ones they want. It even can be done over video.
Schedule town halls with out them and a cardboard cutout in their place put it on YouTube and social media and build a buzz for the frustration with or without them
Red district republicans have gotten complacent because of low voter turnout and democrats often assume it won’t change anything by voting or contacting them. I say wake ‘em up and make ‘em uncomfortable where they can’t coast by.
The dems @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @senatedems25.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social need to do what Bernie did, show up at red town halls and educate them, talk to them about what the felon and President Elon are doing.
The Ohio 🤡🤡 's Moreno and Husted and their people do not answer calls or respond to voicemails the news stations here actually report this and they do not respond to the news stations either so I feel safe to say E-mails will not move them either
Bring your talking points. Ask what the reps are getting in exchange for promulgating the administration’s LIES. Bring the media. Take video. If they close the doors to their constituents, it’s a BAD look. Be there often and with no apologies. Demand answers.
We can also go protest outside their offices. My maga rep is one of the ones who got boo’d and since he is ignoring our requests for a meeting some protesting may be in order for his office
The only thing they fear is not being re-elected. This is the hold that Trump and Musk have over them. Their constituents need to make it crystal clear that their fear will become a reality if they don’t start representing their interests like they were elected to do.
Was reading something about also sending letters & inundating them, as in avalanche proportions. Then someone said, no, not letters, send postcards bcuz letters are screened so delayed. So the suggestion was to send postcards instead. Plus it’s cheaper. Standard postcard rate = $0.40 I like it! 1/2
Think about it. 1 a day, 6 days a week would be $9.60/mo. 100 4x6 heavy duty postcards go for about $5, less if you buy larger qty. Could do colors (yellow comes to mind) or run them through your printer & get creative, like maybe add a picture of a spine. Or back end of an unneutered male critter 2
I am doing both. During the day I write down super bad, illegal moves by the administration or R’s in Congress, then write my email so my thoughts are clear, then I leave a more concise v-mail or message.
There’s an app called 5 calls where you can get your representatives numbers and sample scripts addressing issues. I’ve been using it daily to blow their phone lines up.
I emailed my moronic Trump-loving, senators and representative yesterday requesting, in the interest of smaller government and reducing spending, that they fire at least half of their own staff and forfeit or greatly reduce their own government salary. Put their money where their mouths are. 🙄
Brian Fitzpatrick, self-proclaimed Republican moderate, PA1, hasn't had an in person town hall in years. I emailed him re Musk/Trump's recent antics and the betrayal of Ukraine. I got back a decent response on Ukraine, but not a word about the other outrages. He has walked the tightrope for years.
Their home addresses are public right? Maybe show up there, but be mindful of family and kids, of course! Don't want to be lumped in with the Seal Team Jan Six-ers.
For the price of a Starbucks you could send 5 snail mail letters to them. Do it every day. Flood their offices with bags of mail. Also helps keep Postal Workers employed.
My Rep, Scott Perry, is one of those cowards. He has loads of time to go on NewsMax and Fox News, but apparently no time to meet with his constituents.
It's been clear that the Republicans didn't care for the American people, but for the chosen few: billionaires, oligarchs, extremists, far-right nationalists, rapists, criminals, murderers, pedophiles, sexists, racists, fascists, and the uneducated.
What he said to the audience is indicative of what Repukliscums think of women. Telling them that your "voice is meaningless?" Saying that we have to get more aggressive with these types? WTF?
Also someone in city or county government should organize a town hall, invite their U.S. House representative, and hold the event even if they don’t show up (live streamed to multiple platforms).
I make 2 phone calls to each of my reps ever damn day.. 6 calls a day takes about 10 minutes.. Then I share my reps contact info and my scripts with allies.. Anyone who needs help getting started? I’d be glad to help 💙
I am doing the same. Also contacting local democratic office to demand an in person town hall with our reps. They need to hear from us. They work for us!
Unbelievable that congress reps are afraid of trumps threat to primary them but can't figure out if they don't stand up for their constituents they'll be out if their jobs anyways.
These people also have home addresses. Can always protest outside of their homes. If they want to make life hard on their constituents and not face them, then we take it to the street they live on and make life uncomfortable for them where they live when they're not in DC praising facism.
Democratic Members of Congress should book townhalls in the heart of red districts. Show the people that Dems show up when Republicans won't. @aoc.bsky.social @ericswalwell.bsky.social @dscc.bsky.social
I make phone calls at night leave message,which don’t let you say much,one night called back 5 times,then he voted for Kennedy and PateI. I call reps that are not even mine when I am displeased of what comes out of their mouth, I also call and thank reps that say pertinent things💙
If they won't come to us then we should go to them. Like right out front of their house or office or anywhere else they frequent. They need to know we are pissed!
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Or get the Democratic leadership to do what Bernie's doing. Going to have their own town hall in Republican districts. Smart thing to do and obviously he got a large turnout.
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FFS, everyone is so afraid to do it. Just call them what they are!!!
Trump is currently running the US on a NAZI regime. Project 2025 is 100% NAZI.
And show up at their local offices.
The only ones that can save us is us.
We have to keep fighting the facists!
Some obnoxious GOP Members I heard are not taking calls, but generally they all have staffers answer
Rs r feeling the same pain Ds r & non magas r pissed. Y not reach out to them IMMEDIATELY!
We need to find more Dems who'll listen then give DRAMATIC SIMPLE (non elite) style responses. U never know
Make it go viral over social.
And keep hammering them 24/7. J6 without the violence.
It's ok to lie to them - they lie to us constantly, & have no way of knowing who you voted for. They need to believe the base is turning on them. They need to be more afraid of US than Trump.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/qanon-curious-house-candidate-lauren-boebert-of-colorado-gave-her-customers-diarrhea/
24/7. They’re feeling the heat. Bring it!
They have received their orders and they will carry them out come hell or high water. #KnowYourEnemy
Bring your talking points. Ask what the reps are getting in exchange for promulgating the administration’s LIES. Bring the media. Take video. If they close the doors to their constituents, it’s a BAD look. Be there often and with no apologies. Demand answers.
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT ELON MUSK’S TIES TO CHINA?
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https://www.yibao.net/2022/06/18/why-is-no-one-talking-about-elon-musks-ties-to-china/
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/22/chaos-erupts-at-kcrcc-legislative-town-hall/
They can ignore emails and phonecalls. That just gives their staffers a headache.
Mass protesting.
#USprotests
How long till 2026?
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So CALL your Reps and keep calling!!
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