Thanks to everyone for the great response to the post
I AM A REFORM DEMOCRAT. People seem excited about the ideas and added some great new ones. It is nice to know I'm not alone in feeling like I'm watching a silent movie on a plasma screen.
What can we do to reform the Democratic Party?
In the extended entry I've posted a few ideas on what you can do to help reform the Democratic Party. While I have taken the time to pull some links together, the really good ideas are probably going to end up in the comments so please add your suggestions and recommend this diary so others participate.
The Democratic Party is our Party and we are responsible for it's future. We can ensure fundamental reform within our Party if we work now to ensure that Democratic leaders take the steps necessary to create a modern Democratic Party.
REFORM DEMOCRAT ACTION ITEMS
Contact DNC Members
Draft Howard has a full list of current DNC members. Since this list will change before the next chair is elected, we need to also...
Contact Local Party Committees
The DNC website has contact information for local parties (left column under "Get Local"). Contact your state party and demand they reform and help reform the DNC.
Contact Elected Officials
Contact elected Democrats that you supported with your time and money and let them know you'll support them if they fight for reform. Reform doesn't stop with electing a modern chair, we need to modernize the way elected officials do business.
Netroots
Get the people complaining about our Party involved in reform. We won't have reform unless we get exponentially more people involved. Let your friends know that there are ways they can help reform the party. Email bloggers and ask them to join the effort. Post this everywhere liberals spend time.
Tell the Party
The DNC has requested feedback. Give it to them. If we want them to be more responsive, give them response.
These are just a few simple things you can do in a half an hour to help reform the party. I'm sure there are better ideas, please post them in the comments.
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