Stopping Alito: a simple method to ratchet up the pressure (DKos)

[freedomfries]

I've been amazingly uplifted by the upwelling of opposition, on this site and others, supporting a filibuster of the Alito nomination. My personal gratitude goes out to everyone who has been pouring in time to make this a possibility, to stiffen the backbone and resolve of the Democratic Party.

Now, as I read over the various front page stories and recommended diaries on ways we can influence more Senators to commit to filibustering Alito , I noticed that one tactic - one major point of leverage - which seemed obvious to me has not yet been mentioned.

So, here goes

Calling and emailing and faxing are great places to start of course. But, beyond that, here's what I'm going to be doing tonight and tomorrow to stop the Alito nomination...

Check Troutfishing's diary:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/1/28/192222/992
It's simple : I have my Rolodex ( old school ) and I'm simply going to call people I know - one after another - to convince them to make their own phone calls, send emails, and faxes, sign petitions.

And, if they are especially frisky, I'll work to convince my friends and family to join with me and do the same : to spend a couple of hours calling people they know who likely would be receptive, to convince those folks to take action....

How far will these waves ripple ? I don't know. That's beyond my power to predict.

But, I can say this with certainty :

NOT all those who are dead set against Alito and willing to take action to promote the filibuster are on the Internet, and MANY have not noticed the rapid upwelling of opposition on the net which has stiffened the resolve of Democrats in the Senate.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/1/28/192222/992

But, if everyone on this site, and allied sites, who already has called, emailed, faxed, petitioned were to convince people they know - people who don't frequent Internet political sites and may not be fully aware of the gathering push for a filibuster.....

Well then. We could double the numbers of people applying political pressure to support the filibuster.

Let's get to work.

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[converted_democrat]

1. I think this a really bright idea...

I'm going to do it.. I don't care what my friends and family think when I ask them to do it.. They will either do it, or they won't.. I'm willing to get a bruised ego if it means it could keep Alito off the bench.. My ego is alot less important than the future of our nation...

on edit- I want to know I did ALL is could.. no matter how it ends.. I just want to know I did all I could..

[Onlooker]

2. Can it generate a groundswell?

That's what we need. A bombardment of phone calls and emails that rocks the Senate. I'll make some calls, and send out emails, too. But, we also need to ask those we contact to ask their contacts, too.

[converted_democrat]

4. We won't know, until we try...

All we can do is our best, and have faith that we will prevail.. We won't know, until we try..

[low_phreaq]

3. Call, Fax, Visit Local offices if possible

Tell them if their Senators have local offices that are staffed on Monday, those are a good place to call or fax. Maybe even visit in person to hand-deliver a letter or petition in the morning. If you can round up a crowd for a visit, maybe alert the local media?

[freedomfries]

5. kick and thanks

:loveya:

[freedomfries]

6. Database of Persuadables: Superb Action Tool

includes DC numbers, fax numbers and essential Webforms.
Thanks for this great tool caro!
http://makethemaccountable.com/alito/

[low_phreaq]

8. In case your senator needs some backbone

Maybe deliver some? :evilgrin:

Check this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x264833

[marions ghost]

7. great suggestion at this point

I've done some of that (talking it up with family and friends) but will put the pressure on for them to make a contact themselves, instead of always depending on me to do it.

[IndyOp]

9. Good idea - Give them the toll free numbers!

Toll-free numbers for Congressional Switchboard:
1-877-851-6437 or 1-888-355-3588
1-888-818-6641 or 1-800-426-8073

Congressional Switchboard: [phone]

[Angry Girl]

10. Grassroots at its best! KnR

I have a Rolodex too! :hi:

[kiteinthewind]

11. Have emailed everyone I know X 3, but you're right that many people

I know do not use the computer!! Excellent idea freedomfries! :think:

:kick: