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  •  I had the same experience here (none / 0)

    in Cleveland. People were fed up with ACT and MoveOn knocking on their doors, calling repeatedly, etc. I got several earfuls, particularly from elderly voters who were home all day. The best: "I'm not fucking stupid, okay? I know goddamn well when and where to vote!"

    That said, I've been in touch with my wife's grandparents, who live in OH2. Grandpa is a WWII vet, they live mostly on Social Security income. I don't think they've ever voted Dem. I don't know if I've prevailed, but they are listening at least.

    (-7.12, -4.15)ˇNo Pasarán!

    by pilgrim99 on Sun Jul 31, 2005 at 03:21:13 AM PDT

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    •  Confessions from a paid 527 organizer (4.00 / 2)

      I was with one of those groups in Ohio. The problem wasn't annoying people tho we did; it was that we didn't coordinate w/ other 527s. Had we been on the same page we could have cast a wider net, reaching more voters. (Because we had identified Kerry voters, no one ever said, I'm so annoyed w/ all these calls, I'm not voting." Still, not a good way to build relationships.)

      Our leaders wouldn't listen when we complained about quadrupling efforts in some areas while not doing enough in others. This must STOP NOW. 527s can and should be on the same page. This is rehearsal for 2006.

      BTW, Repeat visits on Election Day are needed only after a particular voter's name has not appeared on the lists that get posted throughout the day at the polling locations.

      Good luck. Wish I had time off.

      One-by-one throw every Bush supporter out of office. Stop analyzing and do the work. Wear comfortable shoes and lick envelopes.

      by darcarama on Sun Jul 31, 2005 at 08:05:59 AM PDT

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      •  Agreed (none / 0)

        Although 527s are forbidden from coordinating with the party organizations, it's perfectly OK for them to coordinate with each other. Screw-ups like the one you describe should NOT happen.

        Join us at Show Me Progress!

        by clarkent on Sun Jul 31, 2005 at 09:42:22 AM PDT

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        •  How? (none / 0)

          Sure it's legal. But 527s weren't willing to fully collaborate in '04. How do we prevent that from happening again? People running the 527s are decent and have solid politics, but they aren't always accessible. Maybe there's a way to send them a kind and gentle message? Perhaps this should be its own diary.

          One-by-one throw every Bush supporter out of office. Stop analyzing and do the work. Wear comfortable shoes and lick envelopes.

          by darcarama on Sun Jul 31, 2005 at 10:29:18 AM PDT

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        •  a 4 for (none / 0)

          one of my favorites...

          While preachers preach of evil fates
          Teachers teach that knowledge waits
          Can lead to hundred-dollar plates
          Goodness hides behind its gates
          But even the president of the united states
          Sometimes must have
          To stand naked

          "Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence; the palaces of kings are built upon the ruins of the bowers of paradise." Thomas Paine, Common Sense

          by Cedwyn on Sun Jul 31, 2005 at 11:10:51 AM PDT

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