Day 158:

Republican: Someone who uses the government to help them up the ladder of life, only to burn the ladder down once they are on top

Seriously what is it about all these republicans in office, all of whom have benefited greatly from government, then turning around and dismantling those same social safety nets that benefited them so greatly?  There is something broken in the minds of these people, the big money donations, and hanging out with the Ayn Rand crowd has warped their tiny little minds.  They have a bad case of the cognitive dissonance. They are literally willing to kill millions of Americans just so the rich can get richer.  This is not a government it is class warfare, and you and me and all the other non-billionaires are loosing.  We must resist and take back our government, one election at a time.

Further Reading:

Mitch McConnell Refused to Meet With Group That Funded His Polio Recovery

AARP Wants Senate Health Bill Stopped; Older Americans in Danger

Planned Parenthood Supports Shelving Single-Payer (Again)

The New York Times used a full page to print all of Trump’s lies since taking office

Kushner firm’s $285 million Deutsche Bank loan came just before Election Day

Paper ballots are hack-proof. It’s time to bring them back.

Remember Those 1,100 Jobs Trump Saved in Indiana? They’re Gone.

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon shelves single-payer healthcare bill

Our Revolution: “NEW PEW STUDY: Support for single-payer health care among Democrats rose 16 points since 2014. 83% now support it.”

Just Wait. Watergate didn’t become Watergate overnight, either.

Over 50? Trumpcare will raise your premiums $4,500.

Kellyanne Conway: Those on Medicaid who will lose health insurance can always get jobs

American Academy of Pediatrics Statement Opposing Senate Healthcare Bill

The weakest defense in Washington? Saying ‘I don’t recall’

Sanders draws thousands to rallies against Senate healthcare bill

Kellyanne Conway busted for lying about Medicaid cuts by GOP Senator

California invested heavily in solar power. Now there’s so much that other states are sometimes paid to take it

Ralph Nader: The Democrats are unable to defend the U.S. from the “most vicious” Republican Party in history.

New York Is on the Verge of Major Climate Action– But Centrist Democrats Stand In the Way

Sean Spicer says he doesn’t face reporters on TV because it would distract from the president

Report: Russian ambassador Kislyak being recalled amid election controversy

Make less than $50K? You’re going to lose money under the GOP healthcare proposal.

Koch brothers to spend $400 million on Republican candidates in 2018

For Every $1 Corporations Spent Lobbying For Income Tax Break, They Saved $220 In Taxes

Trump Blames the Biggest Mistake of His Presidency on Obama

Mother of boy with rare genetic disorder tweets hospital bill

‘They’re sentencing me to death’: Medicaid recipients on the Republican healthcare plan

Texas Is Too Windy and Sunny for Old Energy Companies to Make Money

Poll: Trump’s approval rating plummets after Senate releases health care bill

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Tools of change:

Feel like this is all a bunch of bullshit?  Want to do something about it?

Calling your government representative:

Call your Senator
Call your House Rep (Or use this spreadsheet)
Call your Governor
Call your Attorney General
Or try this website
Fax Congress here (free!)

You can also use 5Calls.org if you are having a hard time figuring out what to say.

Tell them in no uncertain terms that you want them to fight to stop Trump from doing these things. Tell them you will be watching them closely on how they vote, and will hold them accountable during the next election if they cave to Trump.  You can also call other states congress people and threaten to donate to their opponent if they don’t do what you want.

Phone Bank for Progressive Candidates:

https://www.grassrootspb.com/

Call the White House:

202-456-1111

Call the “White House”:

Use this  website to call one of Trump’s many properties he has not put into a blind trust yet, and let them know how you feel (be polite, they are workers just like us, but be firm).

Do a little Slacktivism:

Send Some Text Messages for progressive causes (I know it says textforbernie, but its for a range of progressive candidates)  Or you can have your texts turned into faxes by the ResistBot

Go to a town hall and talk to your congress person in person:

Check when the next town hall is here

Monitor your congressperson:

Keep track of how your senator is voting on cabinet picks here, so you can call them up and give them hell if they vote for any of these worthless fuckers.

See how your elected representatives are voting for or against Trump.

Elections!

Also be sure to keep track if you live in a district with an upcoming flip-able seat (flip to the left that is)

See if you have a special election in your area!

Is your mayor up for election?  Find out, get involved!

Upcoming house votes:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/

Upcoming senate bills:

http://www.senateseeker.com/vote.php?upcoming=true

Monitor Trumps Conflict of Interests:

From CNN of all people.

The Atlantic

General Guides:

Guidelines by former Congress staffers on how to get Congress to listen. https://www.indivisibleguide.com/

Run For Office!:

Want to run for office in your area to fight back, check this out for positions that are open in your area, how to register, and what you need to do to win office!

Remove the Corporate Democrats!:

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