Consider; Whether you or I get involved or not to guide our governments (LOCAL - STATE - FEDERAL) - we ALL have to live with the decisions that our governments (LOCAL - STATE - FEDERAL) make. We have to endure all of the abuse that lands on our shoulders for government catering to the few wealthy of this country as well as catering to the wealthy of the world (ever hear of a proposal called TPP ? ) - if we the people do not get involved and take united action on a LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL basis - then it is likely that this country (and our whole world) will remain in a steady decline for the whole population.
If you have not heard Bernie's message to the people as well as his message to government and to The Powers That Be. You really need to.
Listen to the address he made to 10,000 in Madison (it's the same message he is delivering around the country) as it lays out what is wrong in this country and what needs to be done to change it:
http://www.bing.com/...
Now Bernie has a great message - but for some reason his campaign staff is not real good (yet) on taking advantage of using Social Media Share Buttons In Bernie's e-mail action/news letters (it's rare if even a Facebook button gets included at this point in time).
So I hope that this is OK with all of you who read this post.
I am gonna place a copy of his most recent news letter here - so that it gets further exposure to a wider audience here on Daily Kos and also in the hope that it will also be shared out further from here!
What our supporters pulled off Wednesday night was nothing short of historic. With more than 100,000 people at 3,500 events in every single state, it was the first step towards building the organization that will help make Bernie Sanders our next president.
This story from one of our hosts really captures just how special it all was:
"I met numerous new friends and neighbors I didn't know. Our area of Florida is generally very Red. We were all stunned at the number of people who turned out to support Bernie. Listening to people talk about why they are supporting Bernie was truly incredible. There was a moment when we all realized that we're in this together and really became excited about being here." - Matthew in FL
[We're in this together, and it's time to get to work. Watch this video showcasing our first organizing meetings and tell us how you can help our campaign.](https://go.berniesanders.com/...)
July 29 Video
The stories behind some of the organizing meetings are just so inspiring. People are already bringing together their communities, connecting with strangers -- and even pulling each other's dogs out of the bayou!
"One lady was surprised to see two of her friends/colleagues at the meeting. As they embraced she said, 'I had no idea you guys were Bernie people!' While we all got a good laugh, it was also a teachable moment! You will never know who is a Bernie person, unless you engage them and ask!" - Tariq in Georgia
"A major highlight in our group was when Bernie spoke about free college education for all who wanted it. The response among our group was overwhelmingly tremendous as we also viewed on the screen. The excitement about the event was such, people hung around after getting to know one another, noshing and networking for another hour. We have never seen this kind of excitement among strangers coming together." - Herb in CA
"Feel the Bern salsa was a big hit - until the dog got some!" Nick in CA
"Everyone couldn't stop applauding during Bernie's speech! It was a great mix of ages. I literally never met so many nice people. One lady brought me a pink t-shirt that says 'This Babe's for Bernie' with two thumbs up on it." - Margaret in OH
"It was wonderful! My guests, who ranged in ages from 10 to nearly 70, were all so engaged! We talked, laughed, I personally even cried when I told how much this campaign means to me...and got me a nice big awww...which brought me back to smiling." - Nancy in OH
"Our group was so motivated we decided we'll get together every two weeks and gather more and more people for our meetings." - Andie in TX
"Someone drove 100 miles to learn more about Bernie and walked out a supporter and caucusing in February. A 17-year-old volunteer took charge to lead the post video talk and did fantastic." - Thatcher in IA
"The best part of the event was having nine of us sitting in my backyard, total strangers, learning why we support Bernie. Essentially telling our journey. It was more than hearing someone's political views though, it was so very human and quite touching." - Griffith in UT
"We drew people in from other parts of the library!" - Lindsay in CO
"We had a couple of folks who came and were initially skeptical and just wanted to hear what Bernie had to say. After the video, they signed up to volunteer!" - Averi in CO
"One lady took the city bus across town and called from five blocks away saying she got too hot walking and please come get her. As it was over 100 degrees, we dispatched a car and a bottle of water immediately. She recovered and attended the meeting. People showed up. We ate Biscuits and Briskets for Bernie. We had some good wine. We watched the live feed on a big TV. During the broadcast it was as quiet as monks at church. People took it all quite seriously. They were attentive and engaged. A frank and spirited discussion of the issues followed. We left the meeting more strongly unified and with a sense of purpose. Everyone gave something and most volunteered for campaign work." - Matthew in TX
"We had a lovely backyard party planned...all set up with the proper number of tables and chairs, snacks, drinks, etc. Just as attendees were starting to arrive, the rain came. We had a torrential downpour that lasted well into the viewing of the speech. The energy of 20+ complete (wet) strangers crowded around a computer in my little family room (with a few additional laptops and tablets) was amazing. We hung on Bernie's every word...we applauded at every new idea he presented. What an exciting event." - Linda in MI
"We had snacks: 'Campaign Trail Mix'; We had games: 'Make Your Own Pocket Constitution' and 'The Pin the Presidential Seal on the Bernie Sanders' Podium Game'. Mostly, we had 27 very thoughtful, often questioning people who came from all walks of life, young first-time voters, educators, unemployed PHDs, a doorman, architects and students. Some knew of Bernie for decades, some just heard of him recently. All agreed on Bernie's authenticity." - Nora in WA
"We live in a town of around 550 people. To see 20 in my living room, many of whom I was just meeting, was amazing." Hannah in CO
"We split into small groups to discuss what in our lives drew us to the Bernie campaign. It was heartbreaking to hear the multiple stories of medical debt that have wrecked families and relationships. I learned how easy it is to open my doors and let the magic happen." - Elliot in MN
"What I found most inspiring about the event was that I only knew two people there. I live so much of my life surrounded by folks from my generation, doing the same kind of work, with the same basic set of aspirations -- this event was different. It crossed walks of life, careers and generations, bringing people together with a common interest in transforming our country. It was so easy to do! People will jump on any opportunity to actually be part of our political process." - Jon in OR
"I invited just a few friends through Facebook. We were four and I hoped some would bring their spouse -- so my estimate was six total. After I got your email to consider making it public, I got brave and opened it up to the public the very last day. We were 16 people! Sixteen very, very enthusiastic people!!! The minute the first couple arrived, our black lab bolted out the door and went for a swim in the bayou. OH NO! Worst timing! I had to stay and wait for the other people to arrive and the first attendees spontaneously said, 'We got this, we will get him.' The guy actually fished our dog all the way out of the water and got back soaking wet! We were all joking, 'Hey, whatever needs to be done, we do it for Bernie!' We want more of this! It was awesome. Our next step is to build our own local Facebook group for Bernie and stay in touch and organize from there. We are dreaming big!" - Britt in FL
"A ninety-three year old wrote a song for Bernie's campaign, and arrived at the venue with copies of the lyrics to pass out. She and a family member opened our meeting with the group singing along with her. It was amazing. Our youngest attendee at 18 was there with her mother and very excited to have the opportunity to cast her first vote ever for Bernie." - Jerri in VT
"Huge turnout, the room was packed, and the energy was high. It was an awesome event. We even had the #1 news network in the area come out and interview me, and we made the nightly news! It was a great event, and am super pumped to keep the momentum moving." - Aaron in ND
Let's get to work. [Watch this video from Wednesday's organizing meetings and tell us how you can help our campaign.](https://go.berniesanders.com/...)
It’s an honor working alongside you in this movement,
Claire Sandberg
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I did send the following reply to the above news letter in the hopes that they will in the future - include Social Media Share Buttons in all of their action/news letters.
Just WHAT IN THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU (IT personnel and inside campaign staffers) PEOPLE ???????
Do you want Bernie to win this upcoming election or not????
JUST HOW HARD IS IT FOR YOU TO ATTACH SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE BUTTONS ON THESE ACTION/NEWS E-MAILS ???
DON'T YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF THE INTERNET AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US (THE PUBLIC) TO SHARE THESE ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FAR AND WIDE BY BEING ABLE TO FORWARD THEM ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA ???
YOU ARE WASTING A GREAT PUBLIC RESOURCE FOR BERNIE'S CAMPAIGN !!!!!
FIX THIS ERROR - "THIS FAILING" OF YOUR CAMPAIGN EFFORT - NOW !!!!
Too Harsh?
I have also tried to get the following idea across and at this time and sent a copy to Bernie for his review, I don't know if I have been successful or not the idea and action is PCCC's = finding and training people to run for all offices.
Check this out:
It's Day 3 at our National Candidate Training.
Time Magazine reported on Senator Elizabeth Warren’s message to 200 local, state, and federal candidates:
Warren urged down-ballot candidates and grassroots Democrats to run for office at a gathering of liberals in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, saying that local elections won in 2016 will help build a national progressive movement in future races. “This is about building a movement,” said Warren.
And candidates are expressing big thanks to PCCC members who chipped in to provide this vital resource. Some Tweets:
Click here -> http://act.boldprogressives.org/... to see Elizabeth Warren's awesome speech. Then, chip in $3 to continue this impactful training program -- as we train HUNDREDS of future Elizabeth Warrens with the skills to win.
Time Magazine continues:
The Massachusetts Democrat spoke at the kickoff of an intensive four-day conference...organized by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
“It is so important that we secure victories at the state and local level,” Warren said. “Washington is dysfunctional. We need you to be out there, town by town, county by county, state by state across this nation.”
Warren set out a progressives’ manifesto that received repeated standing ovations...raising the minimum wage, protecting workers’ bargaining rights, fighting for debt-free college, and combating racism. “We believe that no one should work full time and still live in poverty,” Warren said. “We believe that black lives matter.”
This morning, Black Lives Matter leaders joined the PCCC, Zephyr Teachout, and Planned Parenthood to train candidates how to use their unique voices to show solidarity during "movement moments."
Sen. Al Franken's campaign manager trained how to build a campaign from the ground up.
And candidates practiced speaking in public, answering curveball questions, raising money, and organizing a volunteer army.
If we want to fix a broken political system, we need to keep equipping hundreds of great progressives with the skills they need to win elections.
Watch Elizabeth Warren's speech to candidates and chip in $3 to continue this training program.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
-- Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founder
P.S. Check out these photos from the training. So much energy!
Progressive candidates running for local, state, and federal office.
Pollster Michael Bocian tells candidates at the National Candidate Training that progressive ideas are winning ideas.
Ferguson state Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal and Eric Kingson, co-founder of Social Security Works, who is running for Congress.
Break out sessions create time for progressive candidates to practice.
Members of Congress and Ferguson's state senator help others learn by sharing what they wish they'd known for their first races.
Throughout the training, energy has been high. So much enthusiasm!
Tweets with the hashtag #PCCCTraining have kept friends and allies back home engaged with what's happening.
Progressive candidates pay close attention to the material. A lot of ground is being covered.
Follow hashtag #PCCCTraining on Twitter to stay up to date.
Progressive candidates pay close attention at the PCCC's National Candidate Training.
Progressive candidates prepare to do strong on-air interviews.
We're ALL from the Elizabeth Warren wing of American Politics!
Click here to see Elizabeth Warren's awesome speech. Then, chip in $3 to continue this impactful training program -- as we train HUNDREDS of future Elizabeth Warrens with the skills to win.
Want to support the Warren wing? Senator Elizabeth Warren says, "When PCCC members donate millions in small-dollardonations and make millions of phone calls for progressive candidates, leaders in Washington, they take notice." Chip in $3 here.
Paid for by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee PAC (www.BoldProgressives.org) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions to the PCCC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
This - finding and training the people's representatives for all offices Local, State & Federal is what we the people need to do to win. It does not begin and end with the highest office in the land - the president no matter who it is can not make all of this country's needed changes all by them-self.