I'm not seeing the kind of resistance to Trump by Democratic party leaders that I expect. What's everyone else think?

[lees1975]

16. Activist, not politician, and I don't mind describing myself that way.

I am constantly calling, sending emails and when they're in town, dropping by the offices of my Congresswoman and Senators, and of course, not surprisingly, finding them at work is rare.

My contribution record isn't anywhere near Elon Musks, and dollar amounts seem to get a lot of attention, but according to their own info, the amount I contribute, as a working class American, is in the top 5% of contributions. I point that out when scheduling phone calls or asking for a visit.

I suggested to Senator Durbin last year not to let opportunities go by when Republican members of the judiciary committee were absent from the proceedings on some kind of publicity tour, to go ahead and schedule committee sessions, meet, and speed up the process of getting judges on the federal bench, faster, in the absence of some GOP members. He pointed out that would be discourteous, violating a protocol respected in the senate. I did not get a response back when I pointed to the number of times the GOP took advantage of Democrat committee absences to shove their agenda through. His staffers in his Illinois office must recognize my number, because they let it go to voice mail a lot now when I call.

I have no qualms about protesting. I intent to make my voice heard, and get some of these people up off their ass. I am contemplating running for office, just because I think the Democratic field is wide open now and we need people who are committed to represent the will of the people, not the party status quo. I will vote for those who are willing to take risks, even risking potential electoral defeat, in order to make a point, than for those who go about like it is business as usual.