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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 18:21:32 GMT -6
So much shit is going on starting tomorrow, I had to start the thread tonight because I'm kind of freaking out.
Tuesday: ALSen election
Wednesday: Trump speech about tax bill and tax committee hearing on bill
Thursday: FCC net neutrality vote
Friday: last day of ACA enrollment; GOP's target date for final conference report on tax bill
Also going on: spending bill with DACA, CHIP, Collins' demands of Alexander-Murray and Collins-Nelson on ACA spending
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Post by crunch on Dec 10, 2017 18:27:44 GMT -6
Does anyone have a net neutrality script and numbers to call? I’ve dropped the ball on this.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 10, 2017 18:35:09 GMT -6
Watching 60 Minutes with H right now - they are running a story on the guy who is running against Putin for president. To say this guy is brave is an understatement.
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Post by enchanted on Dec 10, 2017 18:45:46 GMT -6
Does anyone have a net neutrality script and numbers to call? I’ve dropped the ball on this. This is what 5 Calls has for a script: Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a concerned customer from [CITY, ZIP]. [IF FCC]: I'm calling to express my disapproval that the FCC is trying to kill net neutrality and the strong Title II oversight of Internet Service Providers. Preserving an open internet is crucial for fair and equal access to the resources and information available on it. [IF CONGRESS]: I'm calling to express my support for Net Neutrality and a fair and open Internet. I ask that [Senator’s or Rep’s Name] contact FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and demand he abandon his plan to overturn Net Neutrality and Title II oversight. It is time for Congress to take a stand and urge Chairman Pai to cancel the vote in December. Thank you for your time and attention. [IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
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Post by enchanted on Dec 10, 2017 18:46:34 GMT -6
Number for FCC Chairman: (202) 418-1000
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Post by charlotte on Dec 10, 2017 18:55:08 GMT -6
MH is stocking us up on alcohol for Tuesday.
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Post by charlotte on Dec 10, 2017 18:57:09 GMT -6
A campaign volunteer for the 2018 congressional race in my state was texted me this week about donating to the campaign and we ended up commiserating about how nervous we are for AL on Tuesday.
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Post by crunch on Dec 10, 2017 19:02:55 GMT -6
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Post by shadesofgold on Dec 10, 2017 19:16:15 GMT -6
MH is stocking us up on alcohol for Tuesday. Happy Hanukkah!
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Post by shadesofgold on Dec 10, 2017 19:18:40 GMT -6
Heard a good point on NPR that all AL polling should be considered unreliable because many folks may not want to tell a pollster they're voting for a pedophile, while others don't want to admit they're voting for a Democrat. So add that to the stress of it all.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 19:32:43 GMT -6
I do not like Megyn but I’m glad these women will be interviewed.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 19:42:16 GMT -6
Heard a good point on NPR that all AL polling should be considered unreliable because many folks may not want to tell a pollster they're voting for a pedophile, while others don't want to admit they're voting for a Democrat. So add that to the stress of it all. I heard this too. Really drove home the fact that the margin of error may be greater in these polls than normal. Reminds me of a hockey game I went to after thanksgiving where the woman next to me said her husband and son were penguins fans but she wasn’t rooting for anyone, and her husband was wearing a bruins jersey. She then proceeded to yell at him during the game to man up and wear a penguins jersey. And this is over a game for crying out loud...can’t even imagine what people may say in this particular political situation. People are odd.
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Post by thebanich on Dec 10, 2017 19:43:01 GMT -6
I was just thinking I shouldn't drink this week...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2017 19:43:24 GMT -6
@rocksforludo thanks for including the calendar of events. Now I know which days I need to breathe into a paper bag. All.
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Post by mb3 on Dec 10, 2017 20:02:54 GMT -6
I do not like Megyn but I’m glad these women will be interviewed. Ok, I'm going to make sure I get to the gym and kids dropped off by 9 so I cna watch this.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 10, 2017 22:18:42 GMT -6
I feel like every time I go on Twitter I see something else shitty about Roy Moore:
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Post by Taitai on Dec 10, 2017 23:10:28 GMT -6
I feel like every time I go on Twitter I see something else shitty about Roy Moore: When I think he can't get any worse...gah. The truly horrible thing is that someone like this can (and I think will) get elected to the Senate.
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Post by elle on Dec 11, 2017 1:48:57 GMT -6
Heard a good point on NPR that all AL polling should be considered unreliable because many folks may not want to tell a pollster they're voting for a pedophile, while others don't want to admit they're voting for a Democrat. So add that to the stress of it all. It is beyond fucked up that there are people just as ashamed to be voting for a Democrat as those voting for a pedophile.
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Post by blurnette989 on Dec 11, 2017 3:30:50 GMT -6
I am so freaked out for Tuesday. I plan to stay up late/wake up early to check results obsessively.
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Post by crimsonandclover on Dec 11, 2017 3:36:28 GMT -6
Does anyone really think Jones has a chance, though? I have to say I'm not even nervous about the race because I can't imagine he will win. There are too many people who are convinced that all democrats are the devil because they are pro-choice.
I would be thrilled to be wrong about this, but also shocked. It might also restore my faith in humanity. I don't think that's going to happen.
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Post by bugglesbee on Dec 11, 2017 5:30:47 GMT -6
Does anyone really think Jones has a chance, though? I have to say I'm not even nervous about the race because I can't imagine he will win. There are too many people who are convinced that all democrats are the devil because they are pro-choice. I would be thrilled to be wrong about this, but also shocked. It might also restore my faith in humanity. I don't think that's going to happen. Same. I would so love for my faith in humanity to be restored though!! It would be the true holiday magic I need!
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Post by emilyinparis on Dec 11, 2017 6:23:09 GMT -6
If Moore is elected, I truly think that will be the final straw for me. My final shred at the hope in humanity. I'm still trying to hold on to that last shred but it's unraveling quickly.
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Post by crunch on Dec 11, 2017 6:36:19 GMT -6
I have no doubt Moore will be elected.
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Post by charlotte on Dec 11, 2017 6:57:22 GMT -6
Sure, I think Moore will probably be elected. Which is shitty. But I guess I am hopeful that the margin of that win will be reason to celebrate. Looking for the small victories right now when everything seems so bleak, I guess.
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Post by crimsonandclover on Dec 11, 2017 6:59:32 GMT -6
Sure, I think Moore will probably be elected. Which is shitty. But I guess I am hopeful that the margin of that win will be reason to celebrate. Looking for the small victories right now when everything seems so bleak, I guess. What kind of margin would you celebrate?
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Post by crunch on Dec 11, 2017 7:12:58 GMT -6
Sure, I think Moore will probably be elected. Which is shitty. But I guess I am hopeful that the margin of that win will be reason to celebrate. Looking for the small victories right now when everything seems so bleak, I guess. What kind of margin would you celebrate? Trump got 62% of the vote vs Hillary’s 34. So I guess if it’s a few points that would be great but then there is still a pedophile in the senate. So... Ugh who knows. I’d love for Jones to pull out a surprise victory.
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Post by charlotte on Dec 11, 2017 7:18:32 GMT -6
crimsonandclover DT won Alabama by like 28 points. I would be pleased with any significant improvement. I would love to see single digits. A special election campaign I volunteered for early this year ended with the Dem losing by only 7 points— in the previous election the Republican’s margin of victory was over 30 points! It’s a very different situation because AL is AL and because of how much money and media attn has been given to this race. But yeah, I’m certainly interested in how close it will actually be, given that we can’t really trust the polls and media hype, IMO.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 11, 2017 7:20:17 GMT -6
Reported explosion at NYC Port Authority bus terminal - no details though NY Post is reporting it was a suicide bomber but I haven’t seen anyone else saying that.
Hope everyone is ok.
ETA: Seeing reports on Twitter one injured, suspect in custody. Next up on CNN after the commercial break.
Anticipating Trump tweet in 3... 2... 1...
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Post by pesto on Dec 11, 2017 7:23:24 GMT -6
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Post by coconutbacon on Dec 11, 2017 7:23:52 GMT -6
Not sure if this has been shared because I was away last week, but if anyone has time today, you can make phone calls/ send texts supporting Doug Jones from your own phone. They will mask your number and give you a script. secure.ngpvan.com/_1RIkfAgCUa3qVsIeYnCDw2
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