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democrank

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37. Contrary to your suggestions, this is a REAL movement.

Mon Jan 23, 2017, 01:03 AM

Jan 2017

Too bad you weren't in Montpelier, Vermont yesterday, where we had one of the largest marches in Vermont's history.... somewhere between 10,000-15,000 marchers in a town with a population under 8,000. There were people of all ages, all income brackets, with signs representing many issues. People were motivated and determined....and there were thousands of young people.

According to Robert Reich, the Democratic Party has lost about 1,034 federal and state seats in the last eight or so years and 32 states are under complete Republican control. So, I don't think it's a good use of our time to haul out a water cannon whenever we see "the left" starting fires under everyone in a positive way. We need to work together, not against one another.

If you do a little more research, you'll find that people weren't just marching, they were sharing contact numbers and lists of things to do. From all accounts, Saturday's marches were a historic success, so maybe you could wait another 24 hours before you offer more criticism.

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It can not just be rallies and marches. A REAL movement means SUSTAINED political action! [View all] RBInMaine Jan 2017 OP

Did YOU call your senators yet, RB? I did. 202-225-3121. Call them and tell them not to Squinch Jan 2017 #1

It's not a real movement unless they get crap done NCDem777 Jan 2017 #11

You guys would slap the hand that gave you a million dollars, wouldn't you? Squinch Jan 2017 #16

Actually NCDem777 Jan 2017 #20

Then stop complaining about others and assuming that you are the only virtuous one. Squinch Jan 2017 #21

I guess the men will need to take over and tell us women DURHAM D Jan 2017 #2

+ a million! eom BlueMTexpat Jan 2017 #3

1000!!!!! sheshe2 Jan 2017 #8

Marchsplaining. RedWedge Jan 2017 #10

. Squinch Jan 2017 #18

Bwahahaha AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #28

. bigtree Jan 2017 #31

Jesus, the posts in this thread! Idiotic! Squinch Jan 2017 #17

Thank you, Durham D. nt SunSeeker Jan 2017 #40

I think 2018 will be like 2006 when the DEmocrats won in even rethug areas kimbutgar Jan 2017 #4

Also don't forget 2017 bekkilyn Jan 2017 #6

Have you visited the Women's March site and signed up for their 10 Days of Action? justiceischeap Jan 2017 #5

Here's the link for the group justiceischeap mentioned to you in the post above, RBinMaine. Squinch Jan 2017 #7

They've started with snail mail post cards NCDem777 Jan 2017 #12

Totally agree compsports Jan 2017 #13

Then you should feel free to call. Use the number above. Squinch Jan 2017 #15

Then you should feel free to call. Use the number above. Squinch Jan 2017 #14

Mahalo, Squinch! Cha Jan 2017 #22

Thank you for posting this. qwlauren35 Jan 2017 #23

This isn't me. Michael Moore suggested the calls to the senators about DeVos. And the Squinch Jan 2017 #25

local involvement is also good because you can start something yourself also JI7 Jan 2017 #27

Local involvement is crucial... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #32

Attending one meeting at daughter's house next weekend. We were both at the March in Washington. Guilded Lilly Jan 2017 #35

This is excellent Squinch. Thanks, will start today still_one Jan 2017 #42

. Squinch Jan 2017 #43

2018 Elections Are Key. We Can't Just Wait Until 2020 TomCADem Jan 2017 #9

2017 - we start now JustAnotherGen Jan 2017 #41

this is good brainstorming. bdamomma Jan 2017 #19

I think you mean Indivisible... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #33

you sure love to lecture those who actually support democrats. why don't you tell the racists Trump JI7 Jan 2017 #24

What kind of movement do you people want? One like the Tea Party that is giving the Jim Beard Jan 2017 #26

The Women's March organizers are calling for 10 actions in 100 days. pnwmom Jan 2017 #29

"the problem with the left" bigtree Jan 2017 #30

Ugh. Your tone is really condescending. The message was pretty loud and clear that this AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #34

Update from Michael Moore... Guilded Lilly Jan 2017 #36

Contrary to your suggestions, this is a REAL movement. democrank Jan 2017 #37

You could always try doing some work yourself instead of obsessing about how much we need to do bravenak Jan 2017 #38

What makes you think these types of OPs are effective? aikoaiko Jan 2017 #39