SPP/UtS and the campaign email deluge

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Tuesday October 02, 2012 · 10:19 AM PDT

2012/10/02 · 10:19

I love the Speaker Pelosi Project and Upgrade the Senate. They were my vehicle this cycle for contributing to Congressional candidates. They're important not just to get money to good candidates but also to increase the leverage of sites like Daily Kos. And, I trust the vetting here and was happy just to split my donations.

Then, as the Sept. 30 reporting deadline approached, I became aware of the cost. My real email was crowded out by multiple fundraising solicitations daily from 20-odd candidates.

I checked with ActBlue, and it turns out they share your email with the candidates you donate to. You can't opt out (and can't not give ActBlue your email). They don't seem to be interested in changing this. Their response is below the squiggle.

I don't think it's reasonable that it's up to me "to be in touch with these folks and let them know that you would prefer to be removed from their lists" -- especially when I'm donating to a slate organized by a third party, which means there's a ton of "these folks" -- when as far as I can tell ActBlue could just provide an opt-out.

My request: If you've had a similar problem with campaign email deluges, after contributing to SPP/UtS or some other slate, and would like an opt-out -- or at least an explanation why there isn't one -- please contact ActBlue and let them know you'd like to be able to opt out and keep your email private.

Better yet, maybe one of the powers that be here, if any reads this, could put a little pressure on. I expect that'd be all it takes.

Or, please tell me what I'm missing.

itswhatson

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Sunday November 07, 2010 · 8:45 PM PST

2010/11/07 · 20:45

Obama in India, responding to a student who said:

"It seems that the American people have asked for a change."

The President

agreed that people vented their frustration about the economy by sacking many incumbents. A "healthy thing," he said, even though his Democratic Party suffered, losing control of one of the chambers in Congress. He said he would not retreat on spending money for energy and education, and offered no specific policy changes.

I'm thinking, Good! That sounds good. A good skill to learn is to listen to what your supporters are telling you.

itswhatson

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Wednesday February 04, 2009 · 4:59 AM PST

2009/02/04 · 04:59

Dan Savage's readers have spoken:

Saddlebacking: sad•dle•back•ing \ˈsa-dəl-ˈba-kiŋ\ vb [fr. Saddleback Church] (2009): the phenomenon of Christian teens engaging in unprotected anal sex in order to preserve their virginities

After attending the Purity Ball, Heather and Bill saddlebacked all night because she’s saving herself for marriage.

Spread the word.

http://www.saddlebacking.com

DIGG it.

Anatomy of a smear, anatomy of a wipe?

itswhatson

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Saturday November 01, 2008 · 11:39 AM PDT

2008/11/01 · 11:39

Ari Melber wrote recently that the Internets have put a leash on Republican smear tactics, the argument being that it's harder for smears and dogwhistle's to work, now, because we can deconstruct them visibly enough that they can no longer function below the radar, and rapidly enough that there's a chance to ride along on whatever news cycle they generate and thereby mute the effect.

So, today it's a smear about someone vaguely connected to Obama living in the US illegally.

itswhatson

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Wednesday October 29, 2008 · 7:27 AM PDT

2008/10/29 · 07:27

We know and love TPM. Today, though, they need to be spanked. I'm sure it's just a brain fart, but it's a fart nonetheless, and they need to hear it: talk@talkingpointsmemo.com.

Here's the problem:

The front page (as of 10:15 Eastern) has this breathless headline:

Obama Camp Provided Access To Top Advisers For Big Donors

OMGOMGOMG! He's a corrupt politician after all! You've all been fuuuled!

Except that...

itswhatson

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Wednesday October 15, 2008 · 2:11 PM PDT

2008/10/15 · 14:11

Huh. WaPo reports (DIGG) that, just as McCain was launching his presidential bid, Cindy recognized a little problem: lack of cell service at her Sedona <strikeout>dude ranch</strikeout> cabin.

So she contacted Verizon and AT&T. They stepped up:

Verizon delivered a portable tower know[n] as a "cell site on wheels" -- free of charge -- to Cindy McCain's property in June in response to an online request from Cindy McCain's staff early last year. Such devices are usually reserved for restoring service when cell coverage is knocked out during emergencies, such as hurricanes.

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Friday October 10, 2008 · 8:06 AM PDT

2008/10/10 · 08:06

Via TPM, Charlie Gibson interviewed McCain yesterday, in the same setting in which he interviewed Obama, and Obama threw down in his Obama way ("surprised he never said it to my~~self~~ face").

Seems McCain doesn't like being called a chicken. Transcript (mine) and vid below the fold.

itswhatson

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Sunday October 05, 2008 · 12:11 PM PDT

2008/10/05 · 12:11

[I don't have to tell you that Greenwald/BNF do great work with broad impact. This email just reached me, with a request to help four BNF videos go viral. Some are already, some are fresh out. Please REC this diary and DIGG these videos if you want to help.]

itswhatson

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Sunday September 14, 2008 · 11:11 AM PDT

2008/09/14 · 11:11

This morning what seemed to me like an important diary got lost in the noise. The writer is canvassing in a rural county of North Carolina and has feedback about local concerns.

itswhatson

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Saturday September 13, 2008 · 7:31 AM PDT

2008/09/13 · 07:31

On the rec list at time of writing are three diaries identifying examples of the traditional media calling out the lies of the McCain campaign.

We seem to be hoping that this represents a thematic change in how the campaign is being covered.

itswhatson

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Thursday September 11, 2008 · 10:24 AM PDT

2008/09/11 · 10:24

[Email from Greenwald at Brave New Films. Rec if you agree with him that it would be rather useful if this went viral. Didn't see any similar diaries at time of writing; will delete if necessary.]

Dear Itswhatson,

We have to spread the truth about McCain ourselves because it's clear the corporate media won't. NOW. FAST. FURIOUS. EVERYWHERE.

We are in the two-minute drill with no timeouts. No more sitting on the sidelines and allowing the McCain campaign to rack up points with countless distortions.

Watch the video and forward it to everyone you know.

itswhatson

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Wednesday September 03, 2008 · 10:58 AM PDT

2008/09/03 · 10:58

What is the one thing that needs to crystallize out of the Palin affair? What hits the McCain brand right in the solar plexus, if it takes hold?

The fact that his judgment sucks.

This wraps up the memory failures, the disinhibition, the flip-flopping, the pandering, and probably other things, all in one tidy package. Bad judgment turns a maverick into a hothead. Bad judgment undermines the experience of someone who's had a lot of it. Bad judgment goes head-to-head with POW POW POW.

Yes, Palin is relevant. We need to fully grasp that she is W in drag -- a mob boss with just those skills needed to acquire and keep power for the benefit of the Family.

But in the end, I'm not sure there's single bigger issue than McCain's judgment -- which sucks.

The timing is perfect. Half a dozen articles and editorials are out today -- from the tradmed, with all the validation that that still entails -- pointing out that McCain's judgment sucks. And the fruit of McCain's sucky judgment will give her big speech tonight, and he'll give his own big speech tomorrow. Kossackstan can help step on his wheezy, creaky, saggy bounce.

Let's share-bomb McCain's judgment.

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