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rbnyc

(17,045 posts)
12. it's frustrating...
Sat May 30, 2015, 11:23 AM
May 2015

...because we are fighting a system that is rigged against us through an organization that is rigged against us. The people at the top make rules that help them stay in power everywhere we turn.

This is why the internet is such a threat. Until they rig this system (funny how the TPP addresses internet content and service extensively) regular people have pretty broad access and ability to influence online.

One thing I am doing is creating a Facebook event for every state's Democratic primary and inviting all my friends from that state, asking them to invite their friends, sharing information about how to change party affiliation, and if course, urging them to vote for Bernie Sanders.

I'm just one person, but I think I can bring additional voters into the Democratic primary on Bernie's behalf, a.k.a., our behalf. And it can be done without accidentally funding anyone I don't want to fund.

I hope other people will think that's a good idea and do the same thing.

Also, the internet obviously offers a strong counter to mainstream press, and we keep sharing articles with our contacts and increasing the range of alternative voices.

We have to use every available resource and fight really hard. When I read your posts, I feel so grateful to have such a thoughtful, intelligent, passionate, amazing person in this fight. And I'm even more grateful that you're not the only one I see.

We are a force, and we're here to take the primary, the party, the Presidency, and to take our country back.

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So, what do we do about this? [View all] merrily May 2015 OP
Do I understand correctly that the glass is five-sixths full? nt MannyGoldstein May 2015 #1
Don't know. I'm preoccupied with the siphon. merrily May 2015 #6
I give to the candidates, not to the Progressive Caucus or any other organization Warpy May 2015 #2
As I understand the material I quoted in the OP, part of the money you donate to specific merrily May 2015 #5
Their abuse left a mark. Enthusiast May 2015 #9
This makes me think about how hard it is to raise GOS rbnyc May 2015 #3
What a wonderful, thoughtful and informative post! merrily May 2015 #8
it's frustrating... rbnyc May 2015 #12
I am not sure what you are going with the states, but it sounds great. merrily May 2015 #13
I think so. rbnyc May 2015 #15
How cool would that be? I'd be willing to spam a bunch of political message boards with links to merrily May 2015 #16
I was thinking of contacting the campaign about it. rbnyc May 2015 #18
Great idea. I signed up to volunteer, but have not heard back yet. merrily May 2015 #19
I have to add... rbnyc May 2015 #14
Yep. There are just so many moves on the chessboard, though. merrily May 2015 #17
Giving only to individual candidates is the best answer. Paka May 2015 #4
That doesn't solve the problem described in the OP though. Please see Reply 5. merrily May 2015 #7
Not good at all, that's what I think! RiverLover May 2015 #10
Yeah, it goes to the candidates INITIALLY. However, if they make it to Congress, they have to, merrily May 2015 #11
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