I can so relate to the reaction you got from people, saying they "hope" you are right. I get that all the time from people I know. And it's paired with this half-quizzical, half-skeptical look that tells me they don't really believe there is hope. It runs counter to everything else they have been reading and hearing from "reputable" sources. I think that when they say 'I hope you're right', they haven't really started to hope themselves yet.
When I talk to people about being an activist, I feel like I've become the messenger of hope - I actually believe we will have a blue tsunami!!). It seems that a lot of people are lost in fear and hopelessness. I tell them why I believe we can win, and I tell them that taking action will make them worry less, but as a society we have not yet gotten it through our heads that democracy requires action. It is not a spectator sport! We need to keep chipping away at people's attitudes and fear, while of course we continue plugging away at getting out the vote.
I called both of my Senators today and reminded them that the former president and failed insurrectionist wasn't a Missouri citizen and couldn't vote for them while I was and wouldn't if they didn't support the bipartisan agreement on the border and supplemental appropriation. Of course, I wouldn't vote for either of them anyway, but I didn't feel required to mention that.
Good Morning Jessica, Tik Tok is a serious demographic and just yesterday, Rick Wilson was talking about breaking in to that subset of social media also. The Lincoln Project is getting deep into understanding the S.M. algorythms but is still trying to get moving on Tik Toc. If you have it figured out, he might appreciate some suggestions.
As always, you keep us pointed in the right direction.
Thank you Jessica for you continued great direction! You make this so easy for us all to get engaged. As Sarah Longwell, the Publisher of the Bulwark says: "You cannot roll up your sleeves when you're wringing your hands!" Let's do this!
I have a question. I signed up for the Postcards to Swing States zoom mtg. I have written postcards with addresses and directions from other groups too. Do all these great organizations that use volunteers to postcard have some sort of sharing system so that there is no redundancy? How about the ones that use phone banks? Thanks!
Really good question. They're all pulling from the same voter files, so I assume there is overlap, and I don't think they coordinate. Having said that, there's no such thing as too many hand written postcards to a low-propensity voter, right? (:
Thanks, once again, for this priceless collection of inspiration and calls to action. Sharing the tiktok far and wide (brilliant) and shared the quote on hope with my indivisible group. Thanks for all you do to save democracy.
Thanks for the inspiration and for interacting with the TikTokkers. Great Zooms with Anat Shenker-Osorio, Mike Podhorzer, and Anand Giridharadas. So much intelligence! This is last minute but we have a very interesting guest coming tomorrow: Paolo Cremidis of The Outrun Coalition at 10 am. He's bringing four elected officials with him:
Dakota Compton, openly LGBTQ+ City Commissioner from Plum Springs, Kentucky
Eric Ball, openly LGBTQ+ Village Trustee from Walton, NY
Kristen Washington, BIPOC Council Member, Greenville, TX
Miles Bannan, Native American Councilman, Chadron, Nebraska
Thank you so much for reaching out. The changing of the maps is certainly intentional on behalf of the Republicans to sow as much chaos as possible. It's incredibly confusing to voters and frankly, it's just wrong.
I love your idea for a commercial. I'll be sharing that with my team.
Howard Coble, a Republican, old school, used to represent us in Siler City in Congress. He was on the Armed Services Committee. As is Jeff Jackson now, but not running for Congress again as gerrymandered out of his district. I sent Howard a suggestion as to how to change the trajectory of the anti missile missile and the missile defense system started working! One GOP Congressman who was effective. Hope you prove to be effective when you replace Virginia Foxx. BTW, Jeff's emails are very effective too. Like the style of this email from you.
You should see how Chatham County has been split this time. I live on a cattle and sheep ranch about 3 miles east of town and south of Hwy 64. David Price has represented us too, but in my 60 years here we have been shuffled around so many times, I have lost count! Gosh, don't even know who is the Democrat running against the incumbent!
A tactic you might try is having groups of supporters run TV "I like Chuck" spots with THEM being the ones ON TV and you saying"I approve this commercial and show your picture. Those should be easy with current technology. They could run the spots as often as they could afford to do so. Your staff do the ground work; provide a contact name and number and TV station. Even short spots and less expensive odd hours helps put Chuck Hubbard's name out there. They could say anything you asked, including neighborhoods you will represent. An electronic yard sign. Watch ball games; everybody wants to be on TV!! To paraphrase Descartes, "Je televisio, donc je suis".
Sent Jeff a (to me) big chunk of money, so will have to check the bank statement to put my money where my mouth is. Love, Doc
Steve Feldman is a brilliant Libertarian Congressional candidate from Winston-Salem. kind heart and charming personality and good brain. A Libertarian who is not doctrinaire.
I just want to say, thank you so much for writing this and thank you for being you and being so awesome! 😊
You are very welcome! Thank you for being a member of this team!
I can so relate to the reaction you got from people, saying they "hope" you are right. I get that all the time from people I know. And it's paired with this half-quizzical, half-skeptical look that tells me they don't really believe there is hope. It runs counter to everything else they have been reading and hearing from "reputable" sources. I think that when they say 'I hope you're right', they haven't really started to hope themselves yet.
When I talk to people about being an activist, I feel like I've become the messenger of hope - I actually believe we will have a blue tsunami!!). It seems that a lot of people are lost in fear and hopelessness. I tell them why I believe we can win, and I tell them that taking action will make them worry less, but as a society we have not yet gotten it through our heads that democracy requires action. It is not a spectator sport! We need to keep chipping away at people's attitudes and fear, while of course we continue plugging away at getting out the vote.
That's right, Marilyn!
I called both of my Senators today and reminded them that the former president and failed insurrectionist wasn't a Missouri citizen and couldn't vote for them while I was and wouldn't if they didn't support the bipartisan agreement on the border and supplemental appropriation. Of course, I wouldn't vote for either of them anyway, but I didn't feel required to mention that.
Such wise and inspired and inspiring women ... Angela Davis and Rebecca Solnit! AND Jessica Craven!!!
💙💜💚
Awwww.
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Good Morning Jessica, Tik Tok is a serious demographic and just yesterday, Rick Wilson was talking about breaking in to that subset of social media also. The Lincoln Project is getting deep into understanding the S.M. algorythms but is still trying to get moving on Tik Toc. If you have it figured out, he might appreciate some suggestions.
As always, you keep us pointed in the right direction.
Thank you Jessica for you continued great direction! You make this so easy for us all to get engaged. As Sarah Longwell, the Publisher of the Bulwark says: "You cannot roll up your sleeves when you're wringing your hands!" Let's do this!
Ooh I love that! Saving! thanks!
I have a question. I signed up for the Postcards to Swing States zoom mtg. I have written postcards with addresses and directions from other groups too. Do all these great organizations that use volunteers to postcard have some sort of sharing system so that there is no redundancy? How about the ones that use phone banks? Thanks!
Really good question. They're all pulling from the same voter files, so I assume there is overlap, and I don't think they coordinate. Having said that, there's no such thing as too many hand written postcards to a low-propensity voter, right? (:
What I like about PTSS is that they use "social pressure" messaging, which is data-proven to create the largest bump in turnout.
Thank you so much, Jess!!. Calling my reps now!
Thank you for your newsletter, Alan. It's invaluable.
Thanks for the Substack recommendation! Just signed up.
Yay!
SO many great ways to make a difference! HOPE > OUTRAGE(S)
(:
The only hope is ACTION!
YES!
Yes, repetition is good! I just hope as many people as possible are reached.
Thanks, once again, for this priceless collection of inspiration and calls to action. Sharing the tiktok far and wide (brilliant) and shared the quote on hope with my indivisible group. Thanks for all you do to save democracy.
Aw thank you so much!
What Biden has done: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/1/25/2219550/-What-Has-Biden-Done?detail=emaildkre&pm_source=DKRE&pm_medium=email
Ooh this is so great but it seems outdated. Hasn't Biden created 14 M jobs now? I wish they would update the list!
Thanks for the inspiration and for interacting with the TikTokkers. Great Zooms with Anat Shenker-Osorio, Mike Podhorzer, and Anand Giridharadas. So much intelligence! This is last minute but we have a very interesting guest coming tomorrow: Paolo Cremidis of The Outrun Coalition at 10 am. He's bringing four elected officials with him:
Dakota Compton, openly LGBTQ+ City Commissioner from Plum Springs, Kentucky
Eric Ball, openly LGBTQ+ Village Trustee from Walton, NY
Kristen Washington, BIPOC Council Member, Greenville, TX
Miles Bannan, Native American Councilman, Chadron, Nebraska
https://www.mobilize.us/markersfordemocracy/event/599728/ The Outrun Coalition is an organization dedicated to encouraging youg and diverse people to run in their rural communities.
Ugh sorry just seeing this. I'm so behind. But yeah that Indivisble thing was AMAZING>
We're all so behind!! But I keep thinking "is this a person whose views are fully baked in?"
I ordered his book. And I'm waiting for the recording to post so I can put it in the newsletter.
Hi Doc,
Thank you so much for reaching out. The changing of the maps is certainly intentional on behalf of the Republicans to sow as much chaos as possible. It's incredibly confusing to voters and frankly, it's just wrong.
I love your idea for a commercial. I'll be sharing that with my team.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Take care,
Chuck
On Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM John R. Dykers, Jr. M.D. <johndykersmd@dykers.com> wrote:
Howard Coble, a Republican, old school, used to represent us in Siler City in Congress. He was on the Armed Services Committee. As is Jeff Jackson now, but not running for Congress again as gerrymandered out of his district. I sent Howard a suggestion as to how to change the trajectory of the anti missile missile and the missile defense system started working! One GOP Congressman who was effective. Hope you prove to be effective when you replace Virginia Foxx. BTW, Jeff's emails are very effective too. Like the style of this email from you.
You should see how Chatham County has been split this time. I live on a cattle and sheep ranch about 3 miles east of town and south of Hwy 64. David Price has represented us too, but in my 60 years here we have been shuffled around so many times, I have lost count! Gosh, don't even know who is the Democrat running against the incumbent!
A tactic you might try is having groups of supporters run TV "I like Chuck" spots with THEM being the ones ON TV and you saying"I approve this commercial and show your picture. Those should be easy with current technology. They could run the spots as often as they could afford to do so. Your staff do the ground work; provide a contact name and number and TV station. Even short spots and less expensive odd hours helps put Chuck Hubbard's name out there. They could say anything you asked, including neighborhoods you will represent. An electronic yard sign. Watch ball games; everybody wants to be on TV!! To paraphrase Descartes, "Je televisio, donc je suis".
Sent Jeff a (to me) big chunk of money, so will have to check the bank statement to put my money where my mouth is. Love, Doc
Steve Feldman is a brilliant Libertarian Congressional candidate from Winston-Salem. kind heart and charming personality and good brain. A Libertarian who is not doctrinaire.
www.dykers.com