Murshed Zaheed
It would be good for progressive superstars including but not limited to Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Reps. AOC, Pressley, Tlaib, Omar and rest of the squad to establish their footprints in the #Fediverse. Their base is here - they should join rest of us (while maintaining their presence on the birdsite to take on fascists). If they want to consider themselves cutting edge of digital politics they should do this sooner rather than later. #TwitterMigration #uspolitics
Nov 28, 2022 at 2:57amWeb
Show threadMurshed ZaheedNov 28, 2022
From @washingtonpost’s early 202 newsletter:
“The pattern suggests that tens of thousands of liberals may be leaving the site, while conservatives are joining or becoming more active, shifting the demographics of the site under Musk’s ownership. The changes are in line with a trend that began in April, when Musk announced his intention to buy the company.”
Why Dems should establish presence on platforms like Mastodon. #TwitterMigration
Show threadWhat's it to you?Nov 28, 2022

@murshedz @washingtonpost

I wonder what caused Jeffries' surprising boost.

Show threadanubis2814Nov 28, 2022
@alltherum @washingtonpost @murshedz Because he's probably going to be minority leader
Show threadWhat's it to you?Nov 28, 2022
@anubis2814 @washingtonpost @murshedz Thank you; my mind had wiped that particular fact.
Show threadMurshed ZaheedNov 28, 2022
@anubis2814 @washingtonpost @alltherum Thanks for stepping in - agree. Jeffries is most likely getting a small bump because he is stepping into limelight from a relative unknown (at mass level) to the Democratic Leader in the House.
Show threadEarthshine --> movedNov 28, 2022
@murshedz @washingtonpost I really hope twitter dies now.
Show threadJen Davies SchneiderNov 29, 2022
@murshedz @washingtonpost I have really been thinking about this. A lot of progressive organizing and messaging happened over there. That will all need to be rebuilt elsewhere.
Show threadDonnaDeeNov 29, 2022
@murshedz @washingtonpost good point ..
Show threadMEOWNov 29, 2022
@murshedz @washingtonpost I can feel the encroachment by RWNJs on Twitter and it makes me uncomfortable.
Show threadDaniel SchumanNov 28, 2022
@murshedz When they arrive, I'll be updating my list. :)
Show threadEscarpmentNov 28, 2022
@murshedz This would be great to see, but I think it's good for them to hang back a bit. I'd like to see them take a principled approach to it and set an example for other elected leaders. Perhaps some sort of .gov instance.
Show threadpetteriusaNov 28, 2022

@escarpment @murshedz

Yes, to avoid authentification issues I think a .gov instance should be set up. Of course, they'd be free to set up any other personal account if they'd wish just as some do today on the bird app having a more "official" account and one for more campaign or other issues.

Show threadlolonurseNov 28, 2022
@murshedz
I've followed all the ones I've found so far... I do a little research & outreach every day. I think they'll be here soon.
Show threadMy Florida Native GardenNov 28, 2022
@murshedz
If this is the platform where I belong, it’s definitely the platform where *they* belong!
Show threadTappin LisaNov 28, 2022
@murshedz
I just sent emails to my Rep. and one of my Senators asking them to join Mastodon (and letting them know that I'm not on FB/Twit/IG). 😁