I came across a comment on this site that says about MoveOn some very negative things .
moveon
Is a fake movement. It's designed as a relief valve so people feel like they did something.
They exist to preserve the status quo, not overturn it.
They mobilize to support neoliveralism, as long as a D wants to intitute it.
So I just had to have a look see to find out what he was talking about .
I searched the comments and diaries here on Daily Kos ,
then I looked around the web and the MoveOn site .
Here is some of what I found .
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Hi, I'm Anna Galland, the new executive director of MoveOn.org
by annamoveon
Hello, DailyKos community members.
Given the important role the DailyKos community plays in the progressive netroots and broader progressive movement, I wanted to introduce myself here, to give you an update on what’s happening at MoveOn, and to open up a conversation on how we can best work together to create progressive change.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
"We're Women, We Vote", And We Won't Be Voting Republican
by TomP
Excellent new video from MoveOn. In it, four women speak the words of Republicans and let them know that women have a serious problem with Republicans.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
MoveOn TV Ad: "I'm Warren Buffett's Secretary"
by TomP
http://www.dailykos.com/...
David Shuster HAMMERS Repub on MoveOn ad (update 2)
by beabea
http://www.dailykos.com/...
The MoveOn ad worked. That's what upset them.
by liberaldregs
http://www.dailykos.com/...
2012 Gaza Conflict: one can have one's own opinions - NOT one's own FACTS (+UPDATE)
by Assaf
Remember just before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, when MoveOn had to pay a fortune for newspaper ads - just to communicate to the public the simple fact that Saddam's Iraq and Al-Qaeda are not linked, not allies? That in fact, they are rivals? It didn't help. The majority of the public swallowed the lies and insinuations that they are linked, and this helped grease the wheels in the run-up to the war.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
OR-Sen: MoveOn.org Joins Jeff Merkley's (D) Call To Repeal The Monsanto Protection Act
by poopdogcomedy
http://www.dailykos.com/...
MoveOn, HCAN, SEIU join us for massive Feb. 24th 1,000,000 Voices for HCR mobilization
by nyceve
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Mitch McConnell fundraising on killing filibuster reform
by Joan McCarter
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) campaign is touting what it characterizes as the senator's work to stop filibuster reform in a new fundraising pitch that proclaims, "We beat the liberals.
"A group of the Senate's most liberal senators, fueled by left-wing groups like MoveOn, have been pushing a dangerous scheme to change the rules of the United States Senate and fundamentally alter the checks and balances of our system," the email, written by campaign manager Jesse Benton, reads.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
MoveOn's Email Blast: Primary Conservative Dems That Vote "No"
by Laurence Lewis
Ramping up the pressure, MoveOn is raising money to primary Democrats who vote against the health insurance bill.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Cheers and Jeers: Tuesday
by Bill in Portland Maine
The favorite here at Daily Kos is former state representative Robin Kelly, who checked in with our community yesterday:
[N]o one would have imaged even 6 weeks ago that we would be where we are today. I want to personally thank the Daily Kos community for all that you have done for my campaign (yes, it is me at my laptop not just a staffer!). It's not just the grassroots donations that have helped us get on the air and get our message directly to voters. We've had Daily Kos volunteers walk into our offices and knock on doors. Other netroots groups have joined in as well (Moveon, CREDO SuperPac, DFA). This is, above all, a grassroots campaign built from the bottom up, and it's why I'm here today to say thank you.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Closing strong for Robin Kelly
by kos
You have had a big role in all of that. Daily Kos was the first significant organization to back Kelly, and 6,300 of you responded by donating well over $100,000 (and counting) to her campaign. Since our endorsement and strong focus on the race, the broader netroots has engaged (MoveOn, DFA, CREDO, etc),
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Is Mitt Romney a felon? A Q&A with MoveOn's lawyer.
by Adam B
MoveOn has sent a letter to the Public Integrity Division of the United State Department of Justice urging it to investigate whether Mitt Romney committed a felony by violating the False Statements Act when he claimed, on his personal financial disclosure form filed in 2011, that he was “not involved in the operations of any Bain Capital entity in any way” after February 12, 1999. The letter was accompanied by detailed legal analysis backing up its allegations, and its author, Joseph Sandler, is no slouch, having served as general counsel to the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Governors Association, among others. I interviewed Sandler via email on Friday, and he has agreed to answer questions in the Comments.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Cold water. 72-25
by Mike Stark
How many of you support MoveOn? How many of you are current members?
According to the Senate - and many Democratic Senators - you are filthy and traitorous.
(If you haven't joined MoveOn, this would be a great time to do so)
http://www.dailykos.com/...
MoveOn: "Stand with President Obama: Don't Let Republicans Hold Middle Class Tax Cuts Hostage."
by TomP
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Incredible MoveOn Ad: Fire Charlie Black, Terrorist Lobbyist & McSame Manager
by kubla000
http://www.dailykos.com/...
MoveOn Supports Darcy Burner - So Can You! (and maybe get a quilt)
by Sara R
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Move On Running "Boycott Target "TV Ad!
by TomP
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Group hug! We win by working together
by kos
The 2000s have brought a more cohesive progressive movement, led in large part by non-issue specific holistic progressive organizations, like DFA, MoveOn and Daily Kos.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Obama campaign and Super PAC, MoveOn, Michigan Dem Party all meddle in Michigan GOP contest
by kos
MoveOn hits Mitt Romney in Michigan this week:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Lowe's anti-Muslim bigotry spurs Russell Simmons and moveon.org to enter the fray
by Meteor Blades
http://www.dailykos.com/...
A total of 2.3 million Americans petition President Obama to drop chained CPI
by Joan McCarter
Joining the senator and the House members at the White House were representatives ofSocial Security Works, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, the National Organization for Women, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Democracy for America, the Campaign for America’s Future and MoveOn.org.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Gonzales Hearings Open Thursday, We Must Oppose
by Armando
Coalition to stop torture organizing advertising and public relations push against Gonzales nomination (includes MoveOn, True Majority, others) - plans to hit CNN, New York Times this week . . .
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Midday open thread
by Meteor Blades
Calling him "a Democrat out of conviction, not desperation," MoveOn has endorsed Joe Sestak in his primary contest with Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Blue Arkansas Takes Note of Halter's Netroots Support
by Meteor Blades
Update by kos: Here's the combined Bill Halter ActBlue page, so you can track the total raised through that site. I can't wait for MoveOn and DFA to announce their initial fundraising numbers.
Update II: MoveOn is doing their thing, and has already raised $250,000 (and growing) for Halter.
http://petitions.moveon.org/...
http://front.moveon.org/...
VICTORY: Michelle Rhee Rescinds Award For Anti-Gay Legislator
Michelle Rhee’s national education group StudentsFirst named Tennessee State Representative John Ragan its “Reformer of the Year” in 2012. StudentsFirst continued to support Rep. Ragan after he sponsored legislation known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would have prevented school employees from talking with students about being gay. 11-year-old Marcel Neergaard, who had come out as gay, and was severely bullied in school, created a MoveOn Petition with his family, asking StudentsFirst to withdraw its award to Rep. Ragan. The Neergards worked with allies, and garnered state and national press, and more than 53,000 people signed their petition. Within days, StudentsFirst denounced the anti-gay legislation and rescinded its recognition of Rep. Ragan.
http://front.moveon.org/...
Where In The World Is It OK To Be Gay?
By Alicia. Thursday, May 19 2011
This handy map might help you answer that question. Click on it for a closer look:
http://front.moveon.org/...
Which Candidate Supports Anti-LGBT Groups? You Might Be Surprised
By admin. Monday, April 9 2012
We encourage Mitt Romney to change his choice of lifestyle.
http://front.moveon.org/...
A Handy Graphic For Anyone Who Struggles To Find A Synonym For The Word 'Gay'
By Jayne Fagan. Friday, January 11 2013
It’s called a thesaurus. Use it.
http://front.moveon.org/...
Awesome Grandma Has A Message For Anyone Who Has A Problem With Her LGBT Granddaughter
By Jayne Fagan. Thursday, January 3 2013
Um, she’s the most adorable grandma we’ve seen all week.
http://front.moveon.org/...
REVEALED! The Terrifying Gay Agenda!
By Brandon. Monday, July 9 2012
Spooooky . . .
http://front.moveon.org/
Join a "GMO Labeling Now" event on Friday, August 9th
On Friday, August 9, hundreds of MoveOn members across the country are escalating their call for GMO labeling and taking it to the streets–demanding that their state legislatures and Governors act swiftly to enact labeling laws.
Congress: Pass Comprehensive Student Debt Reform NOW!
With approximately 39 million Americans now drowning in more than $1.1 TRILLION of outstanding student loan debt, we, the undersigned, respectfully request that Congress immediately take up …
@SUBWAY: Remove Your Ads from Rush Limbaugh
Request stations move Subway to the "No Rush Playlist" to support civil discourse.
Remove David Koch from the Board of Trustees at WGBH
Remove David Koch from WGBH’s board of trustees and ensure that public broadcasting remains independent from the influence of radical climate change denial.
Tell Cumulus Media To Flush Rush
Rush Limbaugh's contract with Cumulus expires soon. Don't renew it. It's time to flush Rush.
Walmart: Reinstate all workers fired for their activism
Release Marissa Alexander immediately
Support Montco Register of Wills Bruce Hanes' Decision to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Patriot acts
by Laurence Lewis
And if Congress wasn't cowed by the administration's performance, neither was the public, which is fed up with the spying, and isn't buying the excuses and rationalizations. Nor, apparently, are such critics of the NSA spying as Jimmy Carter or Al Gore or Daniel Ellsberg or Van Jones. And this House vote was but one of a growing list of Congressional efforts to rein in the surveillance excesses, while the Electronic Privacy Information Center filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to stop it, lawsuits have been filed by the ACLU and by a broad coalition that includes the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Greenpeace, Human Rights Watch, the Council on American-Islamic Relations Foundation, and People for the American Way, and a petition drive was launched by yet another coalition that includes the American Library Association, Americans for Job Security, the Center for Media Justice, CREDO Action, Daily Kos, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Internet Archive, MoveOn, Mozilla, the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Praxis Project, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, the Rights Working Group, and the World Wide Web Foundation.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Open thread for night owls: ALEC working to privatize the nation, one statehouse at a time
by Meteor Blades
Blast from the Past. At Daily Kos on this date in 2005—Rove Plays The New McCarthy, GOP Lies About It:
The GOP is flopping around trying to play the denial game on Rove's New McCarthyism. Rove didn't mention Democrats they say. Oh really?
"Moderation and restraint is not what I felt -- and moderation and restraint is not what was called for. It was a moment to summon our national will -- and to brandish steel. MoveOn.org, Michael Moore and Howard Dean may not have agreed with this, but the American people did."
So the DNC Chair is not a Democrat? Fucking liars. But wait it gets better.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
The 'Hoax'
by Senator Bernie Sanders
It was clear at the hearing that Senator Jim Inhofe, from oil-producing Oklahoma, does not want the EPA to curb climate change. What Senator Inhofe has written and talked about is his belief that global warming is one of the major hoaxes ever perpetrated on the American people. He blames Al Gore, the United Nations, and the Hollywood elite. He didn't dispute that at the hearing. In fact, when I asked him about it, his conspiracy theory thickened. "I would add to that list MoveOn.org, George Soros, Michael Moore, and a few others," he said.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
If you don't have anything nice to say, come, sit by me...
by Angie in WA State
Be the Change you want to See
It's the only way anything worth anything in this country ever gets started, because a few people who just couldn't sit there and do nothing got up and started doing something.
It's how MoveOn.org got started. 2 people got together and decided that they were going to do something. 2 people. Today they have 7 million members.
Daily Kos started because 1 guy decided he wanted to talk about politics, and he found a lot of other people who wanted to do the same. Today as many as over a million unique visitors come to the clubhouse every day. Every day.
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Call #2819 hits paydirt!
by Nebraska68847Dem
I signed up with MoveOn.org and did limited (not as much as I could) work last cycle.
This time, I decided to put a lot more effort into it.
Starting right after the convention, I started again with MoveOn.
They have a great calling tool... seems well organized, and I fit with the program.