In case you want accountability for the treasonous 06Jan attack on our Capitol--

[ariadne0614]

Last night, along with 600+ fellow citizens on Zoom, and 100s more on FB, I attended a "Not Above the Law" virtual town hall meeting hosted by Public Citizen. It felt good to be in the company of others who share my anger and fierce desire to see accountability.

At the end, they issued a call to action, asking us to contact our representatives FIRST THING THIS MORNING, and urge them to vote yes on the bill to set up a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack. They asked each of us to invite two friends to do the same. I'm hoping there are at least two DU members who will join me.

Although I would personally prefer an investigation by an independent, empowered third party, this is at least a start. If enough of us are demanding answers and accountability, it will be harder for the reThugs to continue trying to sweep it under the rug. At the very least, it feels good to join forces with a large group of like-minded people with a need to DO SOMETHING!

The phone # is 1-877-406-6303. They will provide a short script and connect you with your Congressional representative. THE VOTE IS TODAY! Sincere thanks for your consideration.

To satisfy my own curiosity, I'm including my very first poll.

Here's a link to more information about last night's event:
https://www.mobilize.us/publiccitizen/event/389326/

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	A bipartisan commission isn't good enough, so forget it.
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	Maybe I will and maybe I won't.
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	I intend to make the call asap.
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[msfiddlestix]

1. My Congressional Rep is a Democrat, and so are my Senators

I live in a district represented by a Democrat, (Mike Thompson) someone no one ever hears about, but he votes as he should.

(He has very close ties with Nancy Pelosi)

Had to barrage his offices with several calls last year on the first impeachment, which he was not inclined to support.
But at the point with the Ukrainian scandals he was finally on board.

Of course he'll be voting for the January 6th Commission. I wouldn't expect an opposing position on this matter.

[ariadne0614]

2. You're lucky.

Mine is the horrible Glenn Grothman. Yuk.

[msfiddlestix]

3. Yes, I am lucky. You might remember Lynn Woolsey from years ago

during the Dumbya Regime. She was passionately against the invasion on Iraq. Relentless in her floor speeches. She called for his impeachment a number of times. But Pelosi poo pooed such calls. Eventually she retired herself from Congress. But at that point I think I had moved down to Alameda (Barbara Lee's district) and when I returned to Sonoma County, Mike Thompson was the Rep for the 5th district. I didn't know much about him until these past few years.

Then I met him in my little community just before it was time to vote on the first impeachment. He got an earful from a very crowded coffee meet up.

[ariadne0614]

4. I love Sonoma County!

A few years ago I lived In Sebastopol. It was wonderful to be surrounded by liberals.

[msfiddlestix]

5. Sebastopol is a favorite spot, and have lots and lots of music friends there

I live in Cotati.

Are you still in California?

[ariadne0614]

6. No such luck--Wisconsin. n/t

[msfiddlestix]

7. Well, we need every Liberal/Progressive we can muster in Wisconsin.

I'm glad you're there, our country needs you!

[ariadne0614]

8. Thanks.

Today I’m making a pest of myself in the land of DU, urging people to call for 06Jan accountability.

[malaise]

9. Great post

Kick

[ariadne0614]

12. Thank you malaise!

[bdamomma]

10. thanks for posting this

we do not have short memories and this horrible event needs to be investigated fully.

[ariadne0614]

13. You're welcome!

I absolutely agree. My message to Glenn Grothman the Horrible was basically, “We demand answers, and we will never forget.”

[Wednesdays]

11. K&R. nt

[ariadne0614]

14. Thank you.

[bdamomma]

15. I know you said the

vote is today canI still call after hours, this call goes to your State Reps?? I got 2 Democratic Reps and 2 Dem Senators.

[ariadne0614]

16. It's EZ-PZ.

Just call the 877# and enter your zipcode on the prompt. You will automatically be connected to the right representative. My zip code is covered by two different House members, so the system gave me both options to choose from.

[bdamomma]

17. thanks