I don't think I was criticizing you or your viewpoint. I agree that groups like Indivisible are doing more than many Democrats in power, and are taking the MAGA threat far more seriously.
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I just signed up. So we'll see how great their efforts are, outside of raising cash. Believe me, I wish and hope they can improve and rapidly.
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We'll I've been on much more recent ones. And guess what, months ago the Democratic Party and DNC were nothing a lot of not much. And they're still not doing nearly enough. There's a reason the party is polling at its lowest level in years, and it's not because of Ezra and Leah.
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Maybe because the DNC is terrible at communicating? I only hear from them, literally, when they're constantly asking me for money.
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Yes, I just found out about an event in SE Portland on Saturday.
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That's a pretty inaccurate summary of what happens on those calls.
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It's not all or nothing, either/or. Some Democratic leaders are receptive, some aren't. Which is very frustrating. But the solution is to put more pressure on Democrats and elect more Democrats who are responsive. In a two-party system, and with the time crunch we face, that's the only option.
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It's unfortunate that Democrats have to threaten to bend the rules to fight back against MAGA, but sometimes there is no other choice than to fight fire with fire.
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It’s a serious moment; we all get that.
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This is what's known as authoritarian overreach. Trump is trying to overwhelm -- and undermine -- democracy.
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