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PunkinPi

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25. We have to start small and rebuild...
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 02:04 PM
Dec 2024

outward and upward. When MVP was campaigning, she would often say "we need to be intentional about building community". Start with family, friends, locally, statewide, etc.

Also, if you think about how the gop did it, they ran folks from dog catcher all the way up to POTUS, Dems need to do the same. Like Howard Dean's 50 state strategy, which I think Jamie Harrison tried to do. Additionally, we need to reach out to those who don't vote and/or apathetic about politics. Tell them how politics impacts their lives whether they participate or not, and wouldn't they rather participate than let others decide for them? Democracy will only be as strong as each individuals participation in it -- "we, the people" after all.

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Please stop gaslighting LatteLady Dec 2024 #1
this isn't gaslighting. She trying to maintain our spirits and telling us to not be personally LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #4
" Read "Democracy in Chains" AverageOldGuy Dec 2024 #5
Thanks for recommendation LatteLady Dec 2024 #10
Lordy, you can't lay 75 years of history at MVP Harris' feet. PunkinPi Dec 2024 #8
Please read carefully for content LatteLady Dec 2024 #15
Sooo ismnotwasm Dec 2024 #18
This what I'm hearing... PunkinPi Dec 2024 #21
Feel free to start your own OP re your disappointment with Democratic leadership for the last 75 years... PunkinPi Dec 2024 #20
I don't know if PunkinPi's response to you was off the mark or not. ShazzieB Dec 2024 #24
Woooooow obamanut2012 Dec 2024 #12
Duplicate post removed by author LatteLady Dec 2024 #2
I hope Kamala continues to speak out and leads the opposition LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #3
I am hoping she is my next Governor obamanut2012 Dec 2024 #13
California? That would be great! They haven't had a female govenror yet, have they? LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #17
I would like that very much Unwind Your Mind Dec 2024 #19
Yes, that sounds like a great idea! ShazzieB Dec 2024 #23
what about the current Dem. governor? Or do you think he will try to run for President? CTyankee Dec 2024 #35
I don't know but he's term limited Unwind Your Mind Dec 2024 #40
well, that settles it... CTyankee Dec 2024 #41
Maybe she could make a few phone calls to members of our party that seem to be siding with fascism Hotler Dec 2024 #6
Maybe their constituents should be making those calls. PunkinPi Dec 2024 #7
I am making calls and emailing. Getting zero response. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #28
I admire her for saying this Bettie Dec 2024 #9
Really hoping she is my next Governor! obamanut2012 Dec 2024 #11
I left it out of my furious Wednesday posts, but the distinction is enormous usonian Dec 2024 #14
We have to start small and rebuild... PunkinPi Dec 2024 #25
I just threw some ideas out there. General more than specific. usonian Dec 2024 #29
I'll take a look at your link, thanks. PunkinPi Dec 2024 #32
The gist is that groups need to be coordinated in order to be effective. It's just like sports and the military. usonian Dec 2024 #34
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2024 #16
Thanks for the kind pat on the shoulder VP berksdem Dec 2024 #22
I think some Dems skipped the pity part awesomerwb1 Dec 2024 #26
That's all well and good, and Thank You for the pep talk VP Harris, .... Think. Again. Dec 2024 #27
Yes! Always great to hear Inspiring words from Cha Dec 2024 #30
It is, Cha, and mahalo! PunkinPi Dec 2024 #33
Yeah, doing okay "despite the obvious"... Cha Dec 2024 #36
I'm hanging in there, the personal life is a bit overwhelming right now... PunkinPi Dec 2024 #37
In my World Mercury has been Retrograde Cha Dec 2024 #39
Inspiration YES, Organization? DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE, A MILLION TIMES YES usonian Dec 2024 #31
Damn right! ThePartyThatListens Dec 2024 #38
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