With 473 days until the midterms, Democrats are celebrating Trump’s weakness; ignoring their own. Complacency isn’t a strategy. It’s an invitation to lose everything… again.
Hope is not enough. We each need to take some sort of action step. Identify democratic leader(s) and organizations and send them this article of Michael's.
I really DO NOT UNDERSTAND why people are delivering the MAGAt message by saying there will be no midterms INSTEAD of saying TO WORK FOR the MIDTERM TO HAVE DEMOCRACY. Messaging METHODOLOGY COUNTS. DEMs suck at it. That is how we got here. People can DO A DO. This means the CTA is to the ACTION. ACT LIKE PEOPLE DOING DEMOCRACY.
URGENT…. COMPLACENCY ALERT. You nailed it, Michael.
It’s 7 AM central time on Thursday and I am headed to the “ Good Trouble” protest. The last protest I went to was canceled so there were only 100 people there. I have a feeling today is going to be quite similar. I am already prepared to start bitching.
WHERE IS EVERYONE???!!!
THIS IS OUR FREEDOM, COUNTRY, WAY OF LIFE & IDEALS BEING THREATENED…FOREVER……. these 8 years have already grossly affected my children. The two years of Covid alone … then we personally had four major deaths, and a PTSD inducing move, in that time.
We collectively have been doing this crap for nine years….people aren’t fed up YET??!!!
I just refuse to believe that Americans are this gullible, complacent, and stupid. But let’s face it, the majority of Americans are acting that way.
@Michael Cohen, continue to be blunt and unapologetic about the lack of plan and unity by the Dems. You're sadly right. I DO see a shift: the anger and tide rising, but left uncontained it is rage without purpose, which falls too short. As I continue to see you, Lev, Malcolm and other independent, loud voices join each other on your platforms, this too gives me hope. Now we need the SIMPLE three-word messages, all part of a larger, unifying plan: we are democracy.
You couldn't be more right, Michael. Democrats can't win by trashing Trump. It's lazy, and it's not going to carry the day. Look at how many Republicans came out and said "release the Epstein files", and then went right in at voted to block the release? Democrats need to start learning that yes, like you said Michael, Trump's weakness cannot be our strategy!! His weakness has NOT changed anything. Democrats need to do the work! Get out there and convince the American people that they can actually LEAD, not follow every talking head spin session on Trump's failures. Reach across the aisle--find a WIN for the American people in an authentic, and lasting way. I so tire of it too.
Ahh, Pegs therein lies the problem. Dem leadership is following the catastrophically f*cking moronic strategic advice of a washed up former strategist to 'play dead' & wait for D to implode &/or his poll number drop. But Dems are 27%! Carville is not a freekin genius. America needs a completely new opposition with younger, energetic and smarter warriors.
I'm 64 years old tomorrow. I refuse to be lumped into a category that you categorize as out of touch, useless, non-progressive and complacent. I do more than most "young" people out there. a LOT MORE. And that...IS TRUTH. Where the HELL were the "young" door knockers, the letter writers, the town hall and rally goers? TOO MANY "YOUNG" people SAT HOME ON ELECTION DAY. So please be careful how you speak and stereotype. It's insulting to my patriotism, and my humanity.
Exactly. We need to get this message to all representatives! There are some that are doing some good work but there needs to be more. We need a leader that unifies people and carries this message.
Until such time as a single leader emerges--and even after that happens--we all need to exercise PERSONAL LEADERSHIP. Print this post of Michael's and mail it to your (or all) democratic "leaders" (representatives, senators, governors, DNC, etc.)
They need a playbook like Trump has, but with different goals. One's that save our country and it's people's. They need to rise to the occasion and speak loud and clear. They need to let people know what is going on and how they intend to fix it. They need to grow a spine, get out there and meet the people and talk, making their voices loud and clear. We can't do that for them, but if they will get off of there butts they certainly can.
Whose they?? The Democrats are NOT built for this moment. As fate would have it, I contend the Dem 'leadership' is precisely the WRONG people you'd need to oppose fascism.
I believe that there are some that are. They all need to have a fire lit under them and face the facts and get madder than hell and then raise some hell.
Good morning Michael. As usual, you are writing with knowledge, wisdom and close up and personal experience with the POS. But, how do we spread your ideas, your knowledge of what the Democrats need to do, must do? My husband and I are part of the every Saturday group of protesters through Adams County Democrats in Gettysburg. There has got to be a way to spread these ideas to ignite some energy all across the country. Any thoughts? Any ideas?
Probably more than you think as I experienced today. My previous rallies were on government property; attendees number in the thousands. Today I attended a protest located on a commercial thoroughfare. Far fewer people, perhaps 300, but 95% of passing vehicles honked their horns and/or gave us "thumbs up" in approvals. In my viewing range, only one driver (guy) gave us the finger.
I agree to this: I think there should be more town halls, where the people can speak and the Dems running for office can listen and provide possible solutions. I agree we should offer reform and not just anti-Trump stuff. There should be plans on what to do and how to do it, Trump or no Trump.
This is still a democracy, where the people are the boss; we haven't lost the country yet.
Excellent piece! I agree the Democrats need to get it together and quickly! Listening and following the ideas of our younger generations would be a great place to start.
We need to identify the democratic leaders and organizations that need to wake up and send them this very article that Michael wrote. That's what I'm going to do. Who else is in?
Silence doesn’t help our situation- we must ALL stand together to get our country back on track by following John Lewis’ actions- Good Trouble! Thank you, Michael, for once again uplifting us with your very truthful words.
shout it loud Michael! We're all hoping someone is listening. They need to be listening to US. Same old same isn't going to get it done.
Hope is not enough. We each need to take some sort of action step. Identify democratic leader(s) and organizations and send them this article of Michael's.
I encourage folks to print hard copies of this article of Michael's and mail it (with the word "Urgent" written on the envelope) to:
1. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
430 South Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
2. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Mail to: (Name), U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Leader
Representative Kathleen Clark, Whip
Representative Pete Aguilar, Caucus Chairman
Representative Ted Lieu, Caucus Vice Chair
Representative Joe Neguse, Asst. Leader
3. YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE – LOOK UP THEIR NAME HERE:
https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house?ZIP=resentatives
4. UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE LEADERS
Mail to: The Honorable (Name), United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510
Charles E. Schumer, Democratic Leader Chair of the Conference
Cory A. Booker, Chair of Strategic Communications Committee
Bernard Sanders, Chair of Outreach
Brian Schatz, Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary
Richard J. Durbin, Democratic Whip
Elizabeth Warren, Vice Chair of the Conference
Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Conference Secretary
Christopher Murphy, Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary
Amy Klobuchar, Chair of Steering & Policy Committee
Mark R. Warner, Vice Chair of the Conference
Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, Vice Chair of Outreach
5. YOUR OWN SENATOR FROM YOUR STATE – LOOK UP HERE:
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC
• Addresses for each senator can be found on the senator's website or state's web page
• The following standard address can also be used:
The Honorable (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Lauren, many thanks for contact information. Readers, now let's get on it!
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He's going to cause trouble, install martial law and there will be no midterms.
Prepare for a fight.
I really DO NOT UNDERSTAND why people are delivering the MAGAt message by saying there will be no midterms INSTEAD of saying TO WORK FOR the MIDTERM TO HAVE DEMOCRACY. Messaging METHODOLOGY COUNTS. DEMs suck at it. That is how we got here. People can DO A DO. This means the CTA is to the ACTION. ACT LIKE PEOPLE DOING DEMOCRACY.
It's not about repeating some maga message; it's about not having our heads in the sand.
Yes Hanneke! Preach
What about all of us retirees? A federal income tax strike?
exactly! Martial law.
URGENT…. COMPLACENCY ALERT. You nailed it, Michael.
It’s 7 AM central time on Thursday and I am headed to the “ Good Trouble” protest. The last protest I went to was canceled so there were only 100 people there. I have a feeling today is going to be quite similar. I am already prepared to start bitching.
WHERE IS EVERYONE???!!!
THIS IS OUR FREEDOM, COUNTRY, WAY OF LIFE & IDEALS BEING THREATENED…FOREVER……. these 8 years have already grossly affected my children. The two years of Covid alone … then we personally had four major deaths, and a PTSD inducing move, in that time.
We collectively have been doing this crap for nine years….people aren’t fed up YET??!!!
I just refuse to believe that Americans are this gullible, complacent, and stupid. But let’s face it, the majority of Americans are acting that way.
Heading out today too…. We have twice weekly protests in our very red State of Indiana!! We are slowly gaining numbers!
I'm going to my local 'Good Trouble' protest rally today as well.
@Michael Cohen, continue to be blunt and unapologetic about the lack of plan and unity by the Dems. You're sadly right. I DO see a shift: the anger and tide rising, but left uncontained it is rage without purpose, which falls too short. As I continue to see you, Lev, Malcolm and other independent, loud voices join each other on your platforms, this too gives me hope. Now we need the SIMPLE three-word messages, all part of a larger, unifying plan: we are democracy.
You couldn't be more right, Michael. Democrats can't win by trashing Trump. It's lazy, and it's not going to carry the day. Look at how many Republicans came out and said "release the Epstein files", and then went right in at voted to block the release? Democrats need to start learning that yes, like you said Michael, Trump's weakness cannot be our strategy!! His weakness has NOT changed anything. Democrats need to do the work! Get out there and convince the American people that they can actually LEAD, not follow every talking head spin session on Trump's failures. Reach across the aisle--find a WIN for the American people in an authentic, and lasting way. I so tire of it too.
Ahh, Pegs therein lies the problem. Dem leadership is following the catastrophically f*cking moronic strategic advice of a washed up former strategist to 'play dead' & wait for D to implode &/or his poll number drop. But Dems are 27%! Carville is not a freekin genius. America needs a completely new opposition with younger, energetic and smarter warriors.
I'm 64 years old tomorrow. I refuse to be lumped into a category that you categorize as out of touch, useless, non-progressive and complacent. I do more than most "young" people out there. a LOT MORE. And that...IS TRUTH. Where the HELL were the "young" door knockers, the letter writers, the town hall and rally goers? TOO MANY "YOUNG" people SAT HOME ON ELECTION DAY. So please be careful how you speak and stereotype. It's insulting to my patriotism, and my humanity.
Michael you should send his to every single democratic representative, senator and governor in the country!
Exactly. We need to get this message to all representatives! There are some that are doing some good work but there needs to be more. We need a leader that unifies people and carries this message.
Until such time as a single leader emerges--and even after that happens--we all need to exercise PERSONAL LEADERSHIP. Print this post of Michael's and mail it to your (or all) democratic "leaders" (representatives, senators, governors, DNC, etc.)
Let's each of us do the same. Print it out and put it in the U.S. mail.
They need a playbook like Trump has, but with different goals. One's that save our country and it's people's. They need to rise to the occasion and speak loud and clear. They need to let people know what is going on and how they intend to fix it. They need to grow a spine, get out there and meet the people and talk, making their voices loud and clear. We can't do that for them, but if they will get off of there butts they certainly can.
Whose they?? The Democrats are NOT built for this moment. As fate would have it, I contend the Dem 'leadership' is precisely the WRONG people you'd need to oppose fascism.
I believe that there are some that are. They all need to have a fire lit under them and face the facts and get madder than hell and then raise some hell.
Right on Michael. Love your work. And yes, some great strategies and tactics to follow. Keep it up, bro
Good morning Michael. As usual, you are writing with knowledge, wisdom and close up and personal experience with the POS. But, how do we spread your ideas, your knowledge of what the Democrats need to do, must do? My husband and I are part of the every Saturday group of protesters through Adams County Democrats in Gettysburg. There has got to be a way to spread these ideas to ignite some energy all across the country. Any thoughts? Any ideas?
This is my question. I’m going to the July 17 rally today but I don’t feel I’m doing much!!!!
Probably more than you think as I experienced today. My previous rallies were on government property; attendees number in the thousands. Today I attended a protest located on a commercial thoroughfare. Far fewer people, perhaps 300, but 95% of passing vehicles honked their horns and/or gave us "thumbs up" in approvals. In my viewing range, only one driver (guy) gave us the finger.
Michael, everyday you tell it like it is. I appreciate your efforts. Keep it up, I'm passing it on.
You say that Democrats need to be doing something. Invite the democrat leaders to your podcast and question their plans.
That’s a great idea!
I agree to this: I think there should be more town halls, where the people can speak and the Dems running for office can listen and provide possible solutions. I agree we should offer reform and not just anti-Trump stuff. There should be plans on what to do and how to do it, Trump or no Trump.
This is still a democracy, where the people are the boss; we haven't lost the country yet.
Well said! I once saw a bumper sticker that said, “The Republicans have no brains, and the Democrats have no balls.”
Excellent piece! I agree the Democrats need to get it together and quickly! Listening and following the ideas of our younger generations would be a great place to start.
We need to identify the democratic leaders and organizations that need to wake up and send them this very article that Michael wrote. That's what I'm going to do. Who else is in?
Just tell me who to send it to.
I would start with these. I know it's a lot, but "if not me, then who?" right?
1. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
430 South Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
2. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP
Mail to: (Name), U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Leader
Representative Kathleen Clark, Whip
Representative Pete Aguilar, Caucus Chairman
Representative Ted Lieu, Caucus Vice Chair
Representative Joe Neguse, Asst. Leader
3. YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE – LOOK UP THEIR NAME HERE:
https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house?ZIP=resentatives
4. UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE LEADERS
Mail to: The Honorable (Name), United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510
Charles E. Schumer, Democratic Leader Chair of the Conference
Cory A. Booker, Chair of Strategic Communications Committee
Bernard Sanders, Chair of Outreach
Brian Schatz, Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary
Richard J. Durbin, Democratic Whip
Elizabeth Warren, Vice Chair of the Conference
Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Conference Secretary
Christopher Murphy, Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary
Amy Klobuchar, Chair of Steering & Policy Committee
Mark R. Warner, Vice Chair of the Conference
Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, Vice Chair of Outreach
5. YOUR OWN SENATOR FROM YOUR STATE – LOOK UP HERE:
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC
• Addresses for each senator can be found on the senator's website or state's web page
• The following standard address can also be used:
The Honorable (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Silence doesn’t help our situation- we must ALL stand together to get our country back on track by following John Lewis’ actions- Good Trouble! Thank you, Michael, for once again uplifting us with your very truthful words.