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Bluenorthwest

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4. Why would it be a binary choice? Why not petition and write directly?

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #3)

Thu May 2, 2013, 02:49 PM

May 2013

Why discourage activity called for by a Democratic Senator, my Senator in fact? Nothing is stopping you or anyone else from cutting off checks, which are written by many many people.
But why say 'don't sign'? That's just so self serving.

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Merkley: The Experiment Has Failed, We Need Filibuster Reform Now [View all] DonViejo May 2013 OP

Here's the link to the petition: BlueCaliDem May 2013 #1

Petition to Reid richardmathews May 2013 #7

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin May 2013 #8

Also this from the article: BlueCaliDem May 2013 #2

Sorry,but -- DON'T sign the petition brooklynite May 2013 #3

Why would it be a binary choice? Why not petition and write directly? Bluenorthwest May 2013 #4

Because I think it keeps people from engaging in more productive efforts brooklynite May 2013 #5

Fair enough point Addison May 2013 #9

I won't sign the petition, but I HAVE spoken to my Senator on the subject MurrayDelph May 2013 #6