Peter Gleick
Dear Dems,
Stop asking. No more money. None. Until you get your act together and respond with the fire and fury and action the times demand.
Jul 2 at 12:24amWeb
Show threadlupus_blackfurJul 2

@petergleick

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Have nothing to add.

Dems simply not able to meet the moment.

🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤡🫏🖕🖕💩💩💩

Show threadCaryJul 2
@petergleick Hey! C'mon. Chuck the Conqueror got the bill's name changed!!!
Show threadnoplasticshowerJul 2
@petergleick same
Show threadLenoraJul 2
@petergleick they voted against the bill but they’re not in power. They’re trying to influence republicans to not vote for this terrible bill but because citizens couldn’t be bothered to vote or couldn’t vote for a woman they have little power. Im tired of the far left blaming democrats when they caused this disaster
Show threadThree plus or minus fiveJul 2
@FaithinBones @petergleick
The issue (for me at least) is that they have an enormous communication network that they use.. not to organize protests or lead discussion or bring us to together in communities, but instead to beg us for another $5. And another. And another. The core of the party is clearly a fundraising machine that has no purpose other than to support itself, using the rhetoric of the left but not the spirit.
Show threadThree plus or minus fiveJul 2
@FaithinBones @petergleick
Heck, only about half of dems even supported the No Kings events, which is the most mild form of protest I can imagine.
Show threadLightfighterJul 2
@ThreeSigma @FaithinBones @petergleick Not to mention the Dem Senators that have been voting for a bunch of Trump appointees.
Show threadVirginia HollowayJul 2

@Lightfighter @ThreeSigma @FaithinBones @petergleick

Looking at you Senator Gillibrand.

Show threadLightfighterJul 2
@VirginiaHolloway @ThreeSigma @FaithinBones @petergleick Both Hickenlooper and Bennett from CO
Show threadPaul Wermer, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0Jul 2
@FaithinBones @petergleick
Sorry, Lenora, they are not. They are only attacking the #GOP agenda, that are not offering a meaningful agenda that addresses the problems ordinary mortals face.
Show threadLenoraJul 2
@PaulWermer @petergleick the far left wil never admit their responsibility
Show threadPaul Wermer, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0Jul 2

@FaithinBones @petergleick
Agreed. And the #DNC will never admit that their failure to address valid concern gave #47 his victory. Ignoring voter's concerns is inexcusable And the centrist #democrats have done that for too long.

I had many discussions with #pelosi and #Feinstein and #KamalaHarris staffers telling me the concerns I heard while canvassing were wrong. The voters didn't agree

Show threadAngieJul 2

@PaulWermer @FaithinBones @petergleick

Both parties see us as a nuisance.

Show threadJohnWJul 2

@PaulWermer @FaithinBones @petergleick

I currently see very little acquiescence from the Dems... but at least I do see some.

Pharaphrased "you are too blame for putting Trump in office because you didn't vote blue no matter who"...

Seems to be losing its potency.

Truth hurts, especially if you have to look at those on your own side without a filter... but you need to look anyway.

Show thread2xfoJul 3
@TheEffekt @PaulWermer @FaithinBones@mastodon.social @petergleick
"Vote blue no matter who" is the perfect nonsense slogan if your intent is to cause a regression to ignorance. I really have to give the Republican donors credit for handling their Democratic candidates (and their voters!) so well.
Show threadWulfyJul 2

@FaithinBones @PaulWermer @petergleick

By what stretch of imagination do you consider the Democrats "the far left"?

Do you even understand what that means?

Show thread~* Sarah 🇨🇦Jul 2

@FaithinBones maybe if the "far left" are so numerous that they can make or break the Democrats, the Democrats should pander to them a little instead of prying off 1% of the Republican voters by trying to appeal to the right.

I do give them credit for stalling the bill as much as they could (making it be read out was great), but they should be bringing this energy to every piece of legislation that comes their way.

@petergleick

Show threadAmoshiasJul 2
@FaithinBones @petergleick it's much easier to blame Democrats than republicans, isn't it!
Show threadVirginia HollowayJul 2

@Amoshias @FaithinBones @petergleick

We don’t expect anything better from Republicans. (And this thread is about constant fundraising.)

Show threadAmoshiasJul 2

@VirginiaHolloway @FaithinBones @petergleick "Im tired of the far left blaming democrats when they caused this disaster"

I don't think that's about fundraising, but if it is you're right, my comment doesn't make sense.

Show threadChris Hessert 🐧 🇺🇦Jul 2

@petergleick

The Democratic Party absolutely will not do that. Their whole party apparatus is funded by corporate billionaires, same as the Republicans. I used to be a registered Dem. Left after the 2024 election fiasco, edged on by the corporate safe priorities.

Show threadbouriquetJul 2
@petergleick They may be too late to do anything by following the rules.
They missed their chance months ago.
Show threadMarco TietzJul 2

@petergleick "hey look at this latest terrible thing they did! We need to act!

Send me money."

Show threadNicole ParsonsJul 2

@petergleick

The Democrats don't see themselves as leaders in a fight against billionaire fascism.
https://www.alternet.org/scotus-billionaires/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/zohran-mamdani-says-dont-think-billionaires-rcna215821

They see their sole role as walking a tightrope to win re-election while letting MAGA get a taste of reality under a despot.

They don't want to promote audacious policies that win elections, in fear of losing favor with their own billionaires.

They believe they'd lose forever to Republican billionaires buying votes.

https://americansfortaxfairness.org/billionaires-buying-elections-theyve-come-to-collect/

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'Government by and for billionaires': SCOTUS greenlights GOP effort to erode campaign finance law

The Supreme Court is taking up another Republican legal case seeking to erode campaign finance law and give more power to the wealthy donors seeking to influence elections.On Monday, the court agreed to hear a challenge to campaign finance restrictions w limit the ability of party committees to dire...

Alternet.org
Show threadNicole ParsonsJul 2

2/

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/can-billionaires-buy-elections/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/opinion/billionaires-election.html

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/elon-musk-wisconsin-supreme-court-election-million-rcna198616

Democrat billionaires have more in common with the Republican billionaires funding a fascist movement than the Democrat base.
The rich certainly aren't giving a mandate to establishment Democrats to fight back.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/billionaires-election-donald-trump-kamala-harris-2024-musk-zuckerberg

As the average American descends into precarity & poverty, they'll be encouraged to sell their votes openly to the highest bidder.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/04/01/musk-million-dollar-checks-wisconsin-supreme-court-election/82742222007/

Can Billionaires Buy Elections?

The recent news that Charles and David Koch and their network of conservative activists plan to spend $889 million on the 2016 elections has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape. In this post, Darrell West reflects on the shifting influence of money in politics. 

Brookings
Show threaddraNgNonJul 2

@petergleick the number of text messages from Dems wanting money is over the top

and drowning out other messages like "don't forget important appointment"

Show thread2xfoJul 3
@draNgNon @petergleick
You know, this is basically a form of information attack criminals use to overwhelm people and convince them to give up credentials in social hacks
Show threaddraNgNonJul 3

@RnDanger yes, I do!

I also know many are legit, and given how we know it's a common attack, it's very irresponsible to use it for outreach

@petergleick

Show threadRay LeeJul 2
@petergleick They need to fight the fascists or be considered collaborators.
Show threadKnowAttitudeJul 2
@petergleick
Where. is. the. shadow. government? (That was mentioned months ago, that has been done elsewhere in response to similar situations)
Show threadMolytovJul 2
@petergleick Just like cops, they're using their own incompetence and failure to do their job as evidence of their indispensability and that they require more funding.
Show threadlin11cJul 2
@petergleick
Only the Dems doing something get money. If any of them say a single smear against Zohran Mamdani, hell will rain down on them. ☠️
Show threadAdamJul 2

@lin11c @petergleick

Their on it

https://mondoweiss.net/2025/06/democratic-party-lawmakers-are-refusing-to-endorse-zohran-mamdani-and-are-spreading-lies-about-him-in-the-process

Democratic Party lawmakers are refusing to endorse Zohran Mamdani and are spreading lies about him in the

Despite his decisive primary victory and impressive campaign, many Democratic lawmakers are refusing to endorse Zohran Mamdani and are spreading baseless lies and smears in the process.

Mondoweiss
Show threadlin11cJul 2
@adamsaidsomething @petergleick
These AIPAC owned NY Dems will pay for these slurs. They take their orders from a foreign country's "American" PAC rather than their own constituents. We now know the extent of their subservience. Disgusting. ☠️
Show threadJuliamonJul 2
@lin11c @petergleick THIS THIS THIS. They aren't seeing a dime from me until they prove they can stand up for one of their own. If they can't support Mamdani, why should I believe they'll support me?
Show threadlin11cJul 3
@juliamon @petergleick
I mean jeez he is getting brutally attacked by the fake FOTUS and his sniveling hoard, and these Dems didn't wait even a beat to start attacking him as well. Their donors must have them on speed dial. ☠️
Show threadRoadskater, Ph.D.Jul 2
@petergleick You got the text message from Robert Reich, too?
Show threadBryan Phillippe Jul 2
@petergleick it’s time for more drastic measures: invalidate the compact clause and take back our liberties and the right to self determination.
Show threadTexas TechnicianJul 2

@petergleick I feel the exact same way. The 2026 Senate race in Texas is going to be a difficult one.

I'm uninspired: https://www.terryvirts.com/

I hate when I go to a candidate site and they don't say anything about their positions. Like am i supposed to vote for you because you went to space?

Same here: https://colinallred.com/

# But guess who does have their policies on display:
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/

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Show threadHryscanJul 2
@petergleick @lisamelton I’m getting real good at texting "STOP"
Show threadGhostOnTheHalfShellJul 2

@petergleick

You too, huh?

Show threadGreg HaasJul 2
@petergleick For what it is worth, I received the following in my inbox. No request for money at all, although surely it is needed.
Show threadScratchyJul 2
@petergleick
Ditto. Fetterman.
Show threadSoldier of FORTRAN ​Jul 2
@petergleick I just don't want my money being used to attack #mamdani
Show threadfreediverxJul 2

@petergleick
I think it’s perfectly clear by now that the neoliberal, establishment Democrats have no intention of “getting their act together”.

They will never cede power. It must be taken away from them.

See the NYC mayoral election for an example of what’s actually needed. Hint: it’s not “abundance” or “vote blue no matter who”.

Show threadSouprMattJul 2

@petergleick Dear Americans, were you better off a year ago? What party had the power then?

I’d say it’s pointless to attack Democrats right now. But it’s not pointless. It is actually a huge help… to MAGA.