CALL TO ACTION #687: ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Campaign Fundraiser; Stop Trump’s Witch Hunt (May 28, 2019)
Announcing the launch of our 2020 fundraising campaign!
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible.
To kick off our campaign we are excited to announce ORD2 INDIVISIBLE 20/20. The first 20 people who donate $20 (or more) will receive a prize. Make your online donations by clicking on the 2020 image below:
STOP TRUMP’S WITCH HUNT
Trump’s order giving Attorney General (AG) Barr power to declassify intelligence at will makes Nixon’s attacks on his enemies seem quaint. An AG who serves as Trump’s personal attorney is likely to cherry pick and deploy intelligence against the FBI and the intelligence community first, and then anyone in Trump’s way: the Democratic presidential challenger, sitting MoCs, and the press.
Last week Trump also named names of those he thinks committed treason punishable by death: Former FBI Director Comey and Deputy Director McCabe, former FBI attorney Page, former FBI agent Strzok, and “people higher than that.” Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo) has picked up the treason drumbeat.
Trump’s order hurts our intelligence work and empowers our enemies. He damages our alliances, threatens intelligence sources, and destabilizes our democracy.
His willingness to charge “treason” is a real witch hunt.
The Senate and House intelligence committees must assert their authority and look into whether the President can legally delegate his power to declassify.
An impeachment inquiry must start now, for the safety of us all.
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATOR WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
I am deeply worried about giving Barr authority to declassify intelligence, and Trump’s smears of treason against federal employees. I ask you to join the call for an impeachment inquiry. I also wonder whether the President can legally delegate the power to declassify intelligence information. I urge you as Member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, to investigate this question and to persuade committee leadership immediately step up their oversight function. Thank you.”
SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATOR MERKLEY:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
I am deeply worried about giving Barr authority to declassify intelligence, and Trump’s smears of treason against federal employees. Thank you for calling for an impeachment inquiry. Please continue to speak up loudly and often. I also wonder whether the President can legally delegate the power to declassify intelligence information. Please ask the congressional intelligence committees to investigate this question and to immediately step up their oversight function. Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
I am deeply worried about giving Barr authority to declassify intelligence, and Trump’s smears of treason against federal employees. Please put country over party, and join the call for an impeachment inquiry.
COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on our local activities. Participate with us as often as you can.
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: US Senator Ron Wyden Town Hall – Grants Pass
TODAY: May 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-us-senator-ron-wyden-town-hall-grants-pass/
May 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-environmental-and-social-justice-ashland/
May 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-greg-walden-town-hall-lakeview/
June 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-greg-walden-town-hall-merrill/
Help us keep current with our event postings.https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
SOURCES:
Original Trump memo: https://www.lawfareblog.com/presidential-memorandum-barr-review
Trump delegates declassifying power to Barr: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/us/politics/trump-barr-declassify-intelligence.html
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/24/trump-justice-department-intelligence-1344958
Trump charges treason: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/23/trump-not-understanding-treason-names-people-he-thinks-committed-capital-crime/?utm_term=.781c547e502d
Rep. Liz Cheney: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/445588-liz-cheney-statements-by-agents-investigating-trump-could-well-be
