I finally got totally disgusted - Democratic Underground

AbbyR

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:12 PM
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I finally got totally disgusted

and started trying to find my local Democratic party. I'm going to get involved...if I can find them. The numbers on the web site are out of date, so I called the Little Rock office and someone is supposed to call me back. I want to start going to meetings and perhaps run for the committee myself. I'm tired. I'm sick of what my country is becoming. I will never have the money to run for state or national office, but I can doggone well try to do something locally. We might all like to do the same.

I have to do something to take my country back.

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MadMaddie

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:13 PM
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1. Go AbbyR...

I am going to do the same thing....:applause:

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sinkingfeeling

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:14 PM
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2. Where are you located? I get a weekly online newsletter that posts

are meetings by county.

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AbbyR

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:18 PM
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5. I live in Jefferson County

and work in Desha County. I'm looking for Jefferson Co. information.

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sinkingfeeling

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:43 PM
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10. Here's a link.....

http://www.arkdems.org/listings/Listingdetails.aspx?ListingID=8cb2124b-b87a-4a7d-84b3-b34849b46984

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gatorboy

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:16 PM
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3. If you run in Hot Springs, let me know!

You'll get my vote! :hi:

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AbbyR

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:19 PM
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6. Thanks...

my son is in Hot Springs running a restaurant, but I live in Pine Bluff.

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meegbear

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:16 PM
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4. I contacted my local congressman's office ...

I got his email online. I got a call back about 2 days later from his office with local info and had them email it as well.

Goto www.house.gov and go from there.

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Norquist Nemesis

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:22 PM
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7. Also, see if there is a meetup group near you...or start one

if you have to. Find out who is running at either your state and federal level (or both, if you have time) and contact them to see if they need help campaigning/canvassing.

One word of warning: It can be extremely frustrating and tiring, especially with local organizations that are not very well supported. So be sure you walk into it with eyes wide open and a whole lot of patience.

Good for you! You community and country needs people with your heart!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:

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Clark2008

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:28 PM
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8. Are you in Little Rock or where?

Edited on Wed Mar-08-06 12:30 PM by Clark2008

Nevermind read upthread.

If you don't get any response, contact Gen. Clark's secretary in Little Rock. They'll help get you in touch with a lot of the party's leaders. PM me for the email address.

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savemefromdumbya

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Wed Mar-08-06 12:32 PM
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9. We have the problem of trying to advertise

Edited on Wed Mar-08-06 12:33 PM by savemefromdumbya

In terms of advertising local clubs - we are finding it difficult to get the info out. We can't afford the yellow pages - we are linked to state party web site and a few others but for someone who doesn't have access to the internet - where does one start to find the local club? Try congressman's office, council members - should be in the phone book.

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