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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Tue Nov 28, 2017, 01:53 PM Nov 2017

Just an idea that someone with more digital skill and organizational ties may be able to use:

Playing off the expression "One and done", create a pledge website entitled "oneandyou'redone". Those who are able would pledge to contribute One dollar to the next opponent of ANY senator who votes for the GOP TAX BILL, no matter how the vote goes. Max contribution would, in theory , be $52. But, if a couple hundred thousand of us could pledge , what a statement that would make! And, few candidates would fail to appreciate $200K. The PR value of so much "little money" would amplify our "bang for the buck".

Anyone?

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Just an idea that someone with more digital skill and organizational ties may be able to use: (Original Post) Atticus Nov 2017 OP
Wonderful idea. I have no tech skills but fierywoman Nov 2017 #1
No grand strategy required, imo saidsimplesimon Nov 2017 #2
I don't think it is quite that simple. Many folks---most of us----maybe don't think sending "only" Atticus Nov 2017 #3
Atticus saidsimplesimon Nov 2017 #4

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
3. I don't think it is quite that simple. Many folks---most of us----maybe don't think sending "only"
Tue Nov 28, 2017, 04:10 PM
Nov 2017

One dollar is worth the bother and many can't spare more than that. But, if they are given the chance to "buy in" to making a difference, they just might "bother".

Or, maybe not. I don't pretend to have all the answers.

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
4. Atticus
Tue Nov 28, 2017, 04:20 PM
Nov 2017

Thank you for the warning. President Obama and Senator Sanders' teams have already proven that many small donations can make a difference. If we choose the status quo, what have we to hope for?

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