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pat_k

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25. We, the base, are messengers too. And we can get it right. And push our electeds to do a better job.

Thu Sep 25, 2025, 08:21 PM

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The simple messages suggested by @UnmuteAlabama are a good start for emailing the Democratic Leadership. And if your U.S. Rep and either or both of your U.S. Senators are Dems, they need to hear from you too. Call, ask them if there is a coordinated communications strategy on their refusal to be complicit in implementing the MAGA Murder Budget, and if so, what are the core, simple, messages, and how can you help? If they can't articulate a simple message, challenge them to SIMPLIFY. If they aren't planning daily press conferences on the capital steps and appearances on EVERY NETWORK (including FOX), they need to step it up.

The big message. Keep it SIMPLE! Repeat the same simple things until they are sick of hearing themselves say it, and then repeat some more. ONLY then do they have a shot at breaking through.

If our Democratic electeds have a problem, it's that some of them seem to think that if they said something once in a statement or press release, that's it. Done and dusted. They have something to refer to.

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Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it. [View all] pat_k Thursday OP

Yep.............. Lovie777 Thursday #1

Democrats will cheer. Republicans will say, "Who care?" We are split 50/50, so not sure we'll prevail. Silent Type Thursday #2

Trump's "coalition" has collapsed pat_k Thursday #5

No, we're not 50/50 paleotn Thursday #6

Guess you don't trust polls? Please provide a citation of your trope that it is50/50. Silent Type Thursday #19

His approval rating is a "tad" below 50%, no? paleotn Thursday #23

I'd call 40% Approve 60% Disapprove more than a "tad" pat_k Thursday #27

I was being facetious with the "tad" comment. paleotn Friday #51

Opps. Me being a tad dense. pat_k Friday #52

When over 90 million voters sat out of the last election, over a 3rd, then roughly 60% voted and 51% of them R Cheezoholic Thursday #24

Look at the results for 2024. What was trump's percentage of votes, not to mention losing both chambers. Silent Type Thursday #31

Your statement this country is 50/50 is false. If anything we're 50/50 of those who vote and those who dont Cheezoholic Thursday #35

of course we're not. pat_k Thursday #21

If the Dems don't give in and won't refuse anything less BigmanPigman Thursday #3

Just need to message it properly. paleotn Thursday #7

We, the base, are messengers too. And we can get it right. And push our electeds to do a better job. pat_k Thursday #25

I love this message. Scrivener7 Thursday #30

Thanks! Perhaps you'll like my follow-up too. pat_k Thursday #34

P.S. I suggest you subscribe to Ariella Elm's substack. pat_k Thursday #33

Yes to this mountain grammy Thursday #46

Glad this inspired a big Yes! pat_k Thursday #47

Also Help Point Out How Many People Will Lose Their Jobs modrepub Thursday #4

Yes. I need to take some time to see if CBO, or other entities, have good estimates of ripple effects... pat_k Thursday #36

If only a shutdown would shut down ICE... Wounded Bear Thursday #8

That is for a future battle. pat_k Thursday #37

K&R B.See Thursday #9

Thanks! pat_k Friday #53

Good message, too bad you can't fit "people will die" somewhere in there. Fil1957 Thursday #10

Oh, I think you can. pat_k Thursday #38

Great post! Thank you! ancianita Thursday #11

Thanks! If you have other socials, perhaps post there too! pat_k Friday #54

And it all to take from those who need jobs and health care IbogaProject Thursday #12

I'm a little unclear about how demands to maintain full appropriations for Medicaid... pat_k Thursday #39

Wut? IbogaProject Friday #48

Of course. But appropriation bills and CR's don't.. pat_k Friday #49

Ah, I was talking about public messaging IbogaProject Friday #50

This is great stuff. Ready to call and write my sleazy FL legislators with these, and share with everyone I meet. Timeflyer Thursday #13

So glad to hear it inspired you to action. It did the same for me. (nt) pat_k Thursday #40

Slow genocide. moondust Thursday #14

That is our message. mountain grammy Thursday #15

Hear! Hear! And if you have a Democratic Rep, or if either (or both) Senators are Dems, send them the message. pat_k Thursday #45

In MAGA World, cutting healthcare is "good" while trying to save it is "liberal extremism." n/t Beartracks Thursday #16

I'm a liberal extremist BOSSHOG Thursday #20

There are plenty in MAGA world receiving those "enhanced ACA subsidies" pat_k Thursday #41

"When you talk about the shutdown, don't start with politics. Start with people." Beartracks Thursday #17

Frame it as unwilling to be an acquiescent accomplice. BattleRow Thursday #18

I may be in a minority here ... Metaphorical Thursday #22

I totally agree. But I think an important part of our strategy should be to spread the message in the OP Scrivener7 Thursday #28

This woman is talented. I hope all our reps listen to this and do what she says. Scrivener7 Thursday #26

She is. I've found all of her contributions over on Sez.Us extremely valuable. pat_k Thursday #43

All republicans have to do is say it's for immigrants...... Lovie777 Thursday #29

And we counter that with more powerful messages. It's time for US, Not Them, to create "Reality." pat_k Thursday #44

Republicans Shut the Government Down because Epstein! PuraVidaDreamin Thursday #32

Republicans want non-billionaires to DIE so that they won't VOTE! Jack Valentino Thursday #42