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MineralMan

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8. Yes. I've been active in my own local Democratic organization since I moved

Sat Apr 4, 2015, 02:43 PM

Apr 2015

to Minnesota in 2004. Before that, I was active in the equivalent organization in California. I'm a precinct chair here, and have been a delegate to our conventions up to the state level. You can visit our precinct website, which I maintain, at the link in my signature line.

My experience has been as an active participant, precinct leader, and delegate. We've successfully replaced a state Senator who was not sufficiently progressive with one who is. Every office in this district is filled with a progressive. We work hard to make that happen, have an outstanding record of voter turnout and average a 60% winning percentage across the board in every election.

I have not run for a general elected office, only local party offices. I have helped candidates win elections, though, since 1960, when I was in high school. I've been active in Democratic Party electoral politics since that time. I've seen it work.

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Whose Democratic Party Is It? [View all] MineralMan Apr 2015 OP

Or as my old boss used to say, the world is run by those who show up tularetom Apr 2015 #1

Exactly. Those who don't show up have no voice. MineralMan Apr 2015 #2

Goldman Sachs Man from Pickens Apr 2015 #3

You know what? Nobody from Goldman Sachs has MineralMan Apr 2015 #5

You are in a very unusual district compared to what the rest of us have to deal with. bvar22 Apr 2015 #28

You know what? There's a reason that's true, and the reason MineralMan Apr 2015 #30

I helped to elect the most liberal President of my voting lifetime Man from Pickens Apr 2015 #35

Been there, done that. 99Forever Apr 2015 #4

We've gotten different results where I am. MineralMan Apr 2015 #7

Not involved now, sure enugh. 99Forever Apr 2015 #9

Too bad, really. If you don't participate, MineralMan Apr 2015 #10

My "voice" wasn't "heard" when I did participate heavily. 99Forever Apr 2015 #11

I have no cash to offer, either. MineralMan Apr 2015 #12

Just like anything else Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #18

Well, yes. That's not the right approach. MineralMan Apr 2015 #22

And when you walk in off the street ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #62

DU Can be a source of people who want to act. qwlauren35 Apr 2015 #21

The only donation ever received in my district from a DUer came from me. MineralMan Apr 2015 #23

Could you be specific as to what promises were made to you and what issues you felt cheated on? Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author CK_John Apr 2015 #44

Where do you live? It worked for many of us before the 80s but for red states it may very well feel jwirr Apr 2015 #17

Thanks. The Minnesota DFL Party has a great system MineralMan Apr 2015 #19

I have a very important question for you, MM... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #6

Yes. I've been active in my own local Democratic organization since I moved MineralMan Apr 2015 #8

You said you had a good reason to ask me that question. MineralMan Apr 2015 #14

As I mentioned just now in your PM... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #39

Well and good that you say this, but even if a progressive tries this in Philadelphia GoneOffShore Apr 2015 #15

If you say so. I've never even been to Philadelphia, so I couldn't say. MineralMan Apr 2015 #16

Could be worse, you could live in south Texas. Rex Apr 2015 #31

Who owns the Democratic Party? Martin Eden Apr 2015 #20

Not at the local level. Not at all. MineralMan Apr 2015 #25

Do local organizations make an enormous difference in national elections? Martin Eden Apr 2015 #27

We make zero difference in Presidential elections. MineralMan Apr 2015 #29

Yes, there is much more to politics than POTUS Martin Eden Apr 2015 #34

That's where you are MM... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #42

I think you may be understating the amount of time it takes. qwlauren35 Apr 2015 #24

I'm doing it. You're talking about 12 hours a week. MineralMan Apr 2015 #26

But most people don't need to volunteer; they just need to pay attention to make a difference Chathamization Apr 2015 #52

Mine all mine. Rex Apr 2015 #32

Ah yes, the Local activism to change the national dialogue. Savannahmann Apr 2015 #33

Whose Democratic Party is it? bvar22 Apr 2015 #36

The reality vs. the fantasy. 99Forever Apr 2015 #37

MM is right ONLY in that... bvar22 Apr 2015 #43

As will I. 99Forever Apr 2015 #49

At the top level? Jamie Dimon? djean111 Apr 2015 #38

You mean, do hard work? brooklynite Apr 2015 #40

I agree. This is one of the only avenues accessible to the 99% PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #41

$$$$'s no money no influence. nt JanMichael Apr 2015 #45

The party belongs to those who show up 365 days somewhere. Not just in precincts, but networking. nt freshwest Apr 2015 #46

Yes, and that's where places like DU help. MineralMan Apr 2015 #47

It helps for information. But the face to face, reminding others that we care about their lives, freshwest Apr 2015 #63

Well said. MineralMan Apr 2015 #64

I don't canvass, can't go door to door. But your method sounds very effective. freshwest Apr 2015 #65

True. We can't blame the oligarchs for our apathy and disengagement. The choice is ours. Chathamization Apr 2015 #48

Same line I hear about cops, join and change the corrupt system...yeah, right. U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #50

So, then, what's your suggestion for elections? MineralMan Apr 2015 #51

I know how I will vote & that will NOT be for Hillary or any IWR pimp. U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #53

I don't keep lists, except for registered voters in my precinct. MineralMan Apr 2015 #55

I'm sure the many, many, many dead Iraqis will thank you for your support of Hillary. U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #57

I'm not supporting anyone for President in 2016. MineralMan Apr 2015 #58

We have a similar hard line U4ikLefty Apr 2015 #59

As always, excellent advice, MM! eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #54

Thanks! Happy Easter to you. MineralMan Apr 2015 #56

You're very welcome, MM. Happy Easter to you and yours, too! BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #60

Wall Street's. (see Citizen's United Decision). Zorra Apr 2015 #61