Steven BeschlossIf you think we can relax now because democracy survived the midterms, then you’re not paying attention.
Steve In Ashland@StevenBeschloss we need to think of maintaining democracy like any other regular task. There are daily/weekly requirements, like staying informed, and annual/biannual requirements like voting. “Eternal vigilance” and all that.
TC Won't Give In To Lies@steveinashland @StevenBeschloss strongly agree.
But you forgot one of the most important. Contact your representatives regularly - about everything. Let them know you’re watching.
If they only hear from you when you vote, they’re never listening to you.
@TCatInReality @StevenBeschloss agreed! that’s one of those regular tasks, not as often as daily or even monthly, but a few times a year. “Take as needed”
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For me, I write or call every 2-4 weeks for my main representatives. It’s also extra powerful to write to your local paper.
For me, I write or call every 2-4 weeks for my main representatives. It’s also extra powerful to write to your local paper.
@TCatInReality @StevenBeschloss I would feel pushy with that rep rate, to the point where the staff might think “oh THAT guy again”. But that may be a generational bias and not reality.
@steveinashland @StevenBeschloss why? You don’t think their major donors talk to them that often?
Major donors probably have someone on their staff!
Be “that guy”, bc then they’ll think you’re talking to other voters too
@TCatInReality @StevenBeschloss Major donors get access because they are major donors. But they also know to call when it’s a key issue, and not just a weekly call.
If a random person calls too often, and “too often” is set by the office staff, yeah, the office staff will remember them. If it’s a call that’s pleasant to take, it will be a good memory. If it’s constant complaining, yeah, they’ll be labeled as a crank.