Reply #20: K&R! The DLC is a saboteur.

[Spiffarino]

One thing became crystal clear this election cycle, and that is that money is the name of the game. The progressive Netroots did it with candidates like Jerry McNerney, Patrick Murphy and Jim Webb. Now it's time we get our act together and put the DLC out of power. It can happen quickly if we focus our contributions on progressive organizations.

Money talks and the more we send to progressive causes the more political insiders will want a piece of the action, but sorry boys: The price of membership is real support for progressive agenda and not just the usual lip service.

Contribute to the DNC, MoveOn PAC, PFAW, or any other action group that supports your progressive values. MyDD.com is an excellent source for information.

The DCCC and DSCC are pandering to big-money donors. Until that ends, they'll never get another penny of mine. I contributed in '04, but gave them nothing this year and told them why in a couple of brief emails. I hope others will do the same. If you stopped contributing or cut back, please let them know why you did it. When it comes to money - even small money like ours - they listen. Big-time donors can only give so much. They must have the $200-100-50-25-10 donors to give in large numbers or they're dead.

The Netroots are strong. Use your leverage.