I propose a generic Democratic Campaign by the people.

[Ioo]

I am going to work on this myself this weekend, but I would like to propose a “generic” pro-Democratic Campaign that we the people can really effect the November election, and give those fence sitters a “message” that there are others out there. It is not related to ANY ONE PERSON running, (Because I think if you do it becomes a campaign finance issue thing) but just PRO Democratic...

What we should say
- Do not be Anti-Bush, it only pisses off people, AND we want the BUSH supporters to stay home November, so we do not want to insight them.
- Be every short messages, so that they can be read as people drive by, we do not want the ramblings of a mad man.
- Be very positive, the words we have power over right now, words Americans want to here are; “Change”, “New Direction”, “Victory”, “Safety” , I am sure we can think of others, but I mean it people, we need Positive messages, messages of hope.



Because I can not afford to have these made up (And I do not see the DNC doing is)
http://www.industrialprinting.com/sizes/4x8.html

Supplies
1 – 4x8 plywood that can go outside
1gal – Red Outdoor Paint
1gal – Blue Outdoor Paint
1agl – White Outdoor Paint (You can get a quart I think)
A drill and a 1 inch paddle bit.

Work with the plywood longways (Landscape)
Eye-ball the center and drill 2 holes 6 inches from center near the top and 2 near the bottom (This is to tie it to something at some point.

Paint the top half red and the bottom blue, let dry

Using white paint your message

Messages
Vote Democratic
Your Rights Depend on it

It is time for a New Direction
Vote Democratic

It is time for Real Safety
Vote Democratic

Do you Feel Safer?
Vote Democratic

Democrats have a Plan
Vote for Change
I am sure you can do more...

Then take the sign and hang tie it to a fence or a pole or something. USE Caution, make sure it is well tied, that is does not cause a hazard for drivers and so on.

We saw some signs in my area that were this large, and everyone in the area say them, and they only had a total of 3 signs in a 50 mile square. But they were placed in places that everyone went by at some point.

[Ioo]

1. Well I guess not...

[LoZoccolo]

2. DUers are seldom doers.

Sometimes people post requests for lists of things with linked sources, like "how many times has Bush* tried to link Saddam and al Quaida; I can think of these times, do you have any more" and people won't even bother to find the links when they respond. They'll be like "I remember this time at such-and-such" and won't even Google for them. That's how lazy people are.

That having been said, why don't you bring this idea to your local DNC meetup? They might already have some sort of campaign underway. I know in Chicago we have generic Democratic ads on the radio sometimes.

Try http://dnc.meetup.com to find people in your area. In my area we have http://www.illinoisdemnet.org to help people find ways of getting involved.

[Ioo]

3. Sad - So I am hearing - We will sit and Bitch, but not really do anything.

I would hope this is not the case, but...

[LoZoccolo]

4. Very amusing are the people who call for a bloody revolution...

...while all the time not realizing we get to have a peaceful one every two years and avoiding all involvement in that.

[Ioo]

5. Agreed, we had a Revolution so we did not have to have a revolution

[derby378]

6. Take it from a precinct chair down in Texas...

The basic idea itself is great, but I think you're trying to play it too safe. Themes such as "Change" and "New Direction" are passe now; you have to reach out to voters and grab 'em instead of giving them the same ol' same ol'. For starters, I highly recommend reading George Lakoff's Dont Think of an Elephant! if you haven't done so already. (Hint: think "Revolution.")

In 2002 and 2004, you probably saw yard signs that read: Support President Bush - Vote Straight Republican. You could try this message for your sign: Support America - Vote Straight Democratic. Short, sharp, and to the point.

And me, I'm hosting a breakfast for our Congressional candidate this coming Saturday, so hopefully we can get some of the local sleepyheads down here to take a more active role in their local party. It couldn't hurt.

[Ioo]

7. I disagree - People tire of the discourse - They See it as BS

This is also saying "It is okay to vote Democrat"

People tire of the fear, they hate the anger, we let those that run make the gabs, we just keep reinforcing a message... Like the Pigs do