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Post by shescrafty on Mar 28, 2017 22:39:42 GMT
I am sure that should be marked as political, but I don't know how to do it on my phone.
In light of all the craziness since the inauguration, how have you been channeling your out rage if you are upset at how that things are going in this country?
I personally have joined a group that is an offshoot of indivisible. We are an all women's group that meets at least once a month and works together focusing on local level politics. Although I live in a blue state, I live in a red county and my representatives are all Republicans. Also our governor is a Republican and has made certain issues very clear that he is on the Trump train, including education.
I marched in the women's march, have marched for education, and have made numerous phone calls to my local representatives, Sanders, and governor. I don't know if it will help overall, but we did just get Frak Ing bandit for a longer period of time here in Maryland.
The group I am involved in has different subcommittees that focuses on specific issues. For example I am a facilitator for our education committee. We also have LGBT rights, immigration, environment, etc.
The group I am involved in has different subcommittees that focuses on specific issues. For example I am a facilitator for our education committee. We also have LGBT rights, immigration, environment, etc.
I hope what I am doing and what our group is doing will make a difference in the long term. What else are the peas up to?
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Post by ladytrisha on Mar 28, 2017 22:59:10 GMT
Filing my application for citizenship. Been here forever, didn't think it mattered. Then this mess happened and I realized that we all matter.
We took it all for granted and now we have Russia looming over us ... our entire way of life is under attack.
So first thing, get that done.
Joining lots of local stuff - start local, get a voice.
Too many friends think it doesn't matter, that we shouldn't raise our voices, that we all should go along with it, nothing we can do. I call BS on that.
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Post by valleyview on Mar 28, 2017 23:45:23 GMT
I've been more vocal to my state representatives. My state senator actually responded positively to an issue that I raised. My representative texted me back in the middle of the night. Ugh! She was intractable, so it's fairly useless to ask her to consider my opinions. But, at least I took advantage of having her personal cell # for texting.
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Post by Really Red on Mar 28, 2017 23:46:55 GMT
I'm not channeling it well, right now. Each day I think it can't get worse, and then he does something more moronic. I have never seen anyone so blatantly removed from reality.
I don't know. I just feel frustrated and upset.
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Post by peano on Mar 29, 2017 1:27:25 GMT
I have also joined an Indivisible group and a subcommittee on Media Issues as part of the larger group. I did the Women's March in NYC, I've donated $$ to local groups who resettle Syrian refugees and refugees from other places, as well as set up monthly recurring donations to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood and the Natural Resources Defense Council. I try to make my 5 Calls A Week.
My senators and representative in Congress are "normal" and align with me politically, so I've actually called their offices to thank them (Chris Murphy, Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Esty). I have changed from someone largely uninformed about politics and ignorant to how government works to borderline obsessed. I do a lot of reading and watching news lately to try to bring myself up to speed and educate myself about the workings of government. I believe I, and millions of people like me, were asleep and let the "devil" into the White House. I feel responsible. I'm not ever going to let that happen again.
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Post by lucyg on Mar 29, 2017 1:30:50 GMT
I'm just trying to hang onto my sense of humor. Seriously.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 29, 2017 1:42:19 GMT
Donating money to causes
Doing what I can to protect the environment (reusable bags, conserving water and energy, will plant a tree, liked the fb group alt NPS and support them, call/email my representatives.
Next year I will actively campaign against the people currently holding office.
I'm a lifelong registered Republican and I tell them each time I call now that there is not a chance in hell I will vote for them in 2018 or 2020
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Mar 29, 2017 1:57:35 GMT
I have three standing donations. I participated in the women's march,
I got elected in my precinct.
I write a ton of post cards and I make calls about 3-4 times a week
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Post by Mystie on Mar 29, 2017 1:58:40 GMT
I set up a monthly donation to Planned Parenthood. And I make phone calls. Today I called every congressperson on the House Intelligence Committee. I am not a people person, I'm not a joiner...so I'm still contemplating what else I can do.
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Post by valleyview on Mar 29, 2017 2:01:44 GMT
I'm just trying to hang onto my sense of humor. Seriously. I should add that I'm streaming lots of comedy shows. Laughter has helped. I'm staying away from programming that could inadvertently include news. I'm reading my news these days. |
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 29, 2017 2:14:32 GMT
I get some of my news from Seth Myers. It condenses it and uses humor so I can laugh in the face of impending doom
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 29, 2017 3:00:29 GMT
I've been contacting my senators and my congresswoman, which is something I have NEVER done before. I've been reading, reading, reading, so many articles. I want to be informed about what is happening not only locally but also nationally and internationally, to a much higher degree than ever before. (I used to just read the headlines in the newspaper and would skim the political articles that interested me, but now I read it all and actually work to understand the issues.) I've always voted. I've joined several groups that notify me via email when troubling bills on education and the environment pop up so I can contact the appropriate officials.
I've always been a bit of a tree hugger anyway so I still do what I can to recycle and conserve water, energy and gas, donate stuff instead of throwing it away if it's still useful to someone, those kinds of things.
I probably will do more as the mid-term elections approach to get the deplorables that have been elected in the areas surrounding me voted OUT.
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Post by darkangel090260 on Mar 29, 2017 3:02:42 GMT
I have opened my door and home to anyone in our neighborhood that feels unsafe.
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Post by PLurker on Mar 29, 2017 3:13:08 GMT
I'm just trying to hang onto my sense of humor. Seriously. I should add that I'm streaming lots of comedy shows. Laughter has helped. I'm staying away from programming that could inadvertently include news. I'm reading my news these days. "Laughter is the best medicine" is a saying for a reason. Helps keep one sane, I believe. The giggling-and-finding-humor-in-things gene runs strong in my side of the family. I have it, my mother had it, my DD and DS has it. Thank goodness for that because with 45 in the house we need something to find joy and laughter in more and more. Come to think of it, 45 seems lacking in being able to laugh (especially at himself) and that is just one more reason I don't care for him. Being able to laugh at himself would being able to admit he's not the best and perfect. Not gonna happen. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 3:18:50 GMT
I have three standing donations. I participated in the women's march, I got elected in my precinct. I write a ton of post cards and I make calls about 3-4 times a week Wow! You put my calls/activities to shame.  Not really. But you inspire me to do more. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 3:20:43 GMT
I have opened my door and home to anyone in our neighborhood that feels unsafe. Wow. You walk the talk. I'm not quite there yet. But you inspire me too. I need to donate more so at least if I can't do it directly, I can help reputable organizations do more. |
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Post by PLurker on Mar 29, 2017 3:23:14 GMT
I get some of my news from Seth Myers. It condenses it and uses humor so I can laugh in the face of impending doom Upon a "CLoser Look" I do, too! and Colbert and a few others. The humor mixed in helps. A lot. Mix that with the news sources and it's palatable. Almost. |
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Post by darkangel090260 on Mar 29, 2017 3:31:04 GMT
I have opened my door and home to anyone in our neighborhood that feels unsafe. Wow. You walk the talk. I'm not quite there yet. But you inspire me too. I need to donate more so at least if I can't do it directly, I can help reputable organizations do more. We live in a area with a great mix of people and I feel if they are out walking around or even in their own home and feel threatened by someone they need a safe places to go till we can get someone here to take care of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 3:35:25 GMT
I should add that I'm streaming lots of comedy shows. Laughter has helped. I'm staying away from programming that could inadvertently include news. I'm reading my news these days. "Laughter is the best medicine" is a saying for a reason. Helps keep one sane, I believe. The giggling-and-finding-humor-in-things gene runs strong in my side of the family. I have it, my mother had it, my DD and DS has it. Thank goodness for that because with 45 in the house we need something to find joy and laughter in more and more. Come to think of it, 45 seems lacking in being able to laugh (especially at himself) and that is just one more reason I don't care for him. Being able to laugh at himself would being able to admit he's not the best and perfect. Not gonna happen. I miss this guy so much: 3-4:00 is my fav. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 29, 2017 3:36:25 GMT
Honestly I haven't really been out protesting or writing my representatives. But I am donating money to the causes I believe in -- and for my mental health I spend every spare moment out in our national, state and regional parks enjoying our beautiful earth while we still have it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 7:41:32 GMT
I have been working with some local educators in putting together a school for Syrian refugees. Not exactly the frontlines, but we get quite a bit. Morocco gets a. Assive amount of sub-Sahara refugees, but their language needs are a bit more problematic.
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Post by gar on Mar 29, 2017 8:22:48 GMT
Crossing my fingers?  |
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Post by lisae on Mar 29, 2017 10:55:57 GMT
Contacting representatives via phone or email when an issue comes up that I care about. I looked up my BFF's rep last week to see how he was planning to vote on healthcare. He was a Republican in the No column but I suggested she call his office and she did.
It helps tremendously to have this board where there are so many of my people politically. I'm in a county that voted nearly 80% for Trump including my DH. We can't talk about politics anymore which I really miss.
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Post by pyccku on Mar 29, 2017 12:12:23 GMT
Joined the ACLU. Marched in the women's march (and will march again). Called my Senator's office, as well as sent e-mails. Taught my newspaper students how to recognize fake news - and how to read critically, asking "why benefits, and why do they want me to believe this and think this way?"
And just in case it all continues to spiral downward, I've obtained dual citizenship and passports for both countries for my kids. We were planning to leave after retirement to be 'digital nomads', it may get pushed up a few years earlier if necessary.
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Post by withapea on Mar 29, 2017 13:40:44 GMT
It's so hard. We marched. I've been making phone calls ( my representatives are sure hard to reach  , and they don't care either ). I've made small donations to political causes and campaigns. I joined a group that chooses two progressive, vetted charities per month and I donate to those groups. My daughter and I are going to become volunteer deputy registrars. I've joined my local Indivisible group. I'm informed and on top of this administration's actions. I'm trying desperately to find and focus on good news. I'm limiting my time on news/internet etc. so I'm not completely sucked into the abysmal state of things. I knew it was going to be bad but it's worse. I had hope that checks and balances and the Republican party would keep at least some of the worst at bay but that obviously isn't going to happen. Doomed. |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 29, 2017 16:22:02 GMT
I am not American, but thought I would throw something in here that I saw on a TV show a couple of days ago. Not sure of the original source, but they had interviewed some moderate Republicans about their reluctance to vote in favor of the health care bill, and their strongest reason was feedback from constituents. One fellow said that he had received "100's of calls against the bill and only 5 for it".
That sounds like a pretty effective way to take action.
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Post by shescrafty on Mar 29, 2017 22:44:11 GMT
As usual, the peas are amazing. I really do think the phone calls help. I have put the numbers for my district senators as well as state senators in my phone and call regularly. Having the numbers in my phone makes it a little bit easier. Let's keep hoping that our small steps can lead to big changes! Goodness knows our country needs it!
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 30, 2017 0:35:28 GMT
Both of my senators wouldn't agree with Trump about what day of the week it is. Unfortunately, my congressman has Trump's poop on his nose.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 30, 2017 0:53:07 GMT
Both of my senators wouldn't agree with Trump about what day of the week it is. Unfortunately, my congressman has Trump's pop on his nose. did you mean pop or did poop autocorrect? |
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 30, 2017 1:05:50 GMT
Auto correct. Damn Apple  |
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Not really. But you inspire me to do more.
, and they don't care either ). I've made small donations to political causes and campaigns. I joined a group that chooses two progressive, vetted charities per month and I donate to those groups. My daughter and I are going to become volunteer deputy registrars. I've joined my local Indivisible group. I'm informed and on top of this administration's actions.
