CALL TO ACTION #789: Save Our Democracy; Talk to Friends about Impeachment (October 28, 2019)
371 Days
Until the 2020 Election
SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY
TALK TO FRIENDS ABOUT IMPEACHMENT
Impeachment seems complicated and intimidating. People mistakenly think it’s not a bread and butter issue. But it is. Members of Congress across the country need to hear from constituents that it’s time to put country above party.
Today, please talk to others in your circle about why Trump is being impeached. Make this an action item today, and every day, throughout the impeachment process. Here are some talking points.
Trump has abused the power of the presidency in two definite ways:
- He tried to force Ukraine to give him dirt on Joe Biden. He used foreign policy for personal gain. He abused power by holding up funds that Congress approved.
- He has obstructed multiple congressional investigations by refusing to turn over documents and ordering others not to testify. He has abused his power to stop Congress from doing its job.
There’s a danger that some MoCs may agree on the facts (Greg Walden comes to mind) but claim they aren’t serious enough to be impeachable offenses. To the contrary, these are dangerous, fundamental abuses of power – things dictators do.
We-The-People Hold the Power!
Use It!
No one is above the law!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
. . . I am deeply concerned about Donald Trump’s abuses of power.
Here are two well-documents impeachable offenses: He abused his power by withholding military aid to Ukraine in order to extort help in smearing his leading opponent in the 2020 election. He has obstructed justice many times by refusing to give Congress information needed to fulfill its oversight role.
I repeat: These are impeachable offenses. Please push for impeachment articles in the House, then vote for impeachment in the Senate.
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/
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/
**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 concerned about Donald Trump’s abuses of power.
Here are two well-documents impeachable offenses: He abused his power by withholding military aid to Ukraine in order to extort help in smearing his leading opponent in the 2020 election. He has obstructed justice many times by refusing to give Congress information needed to fulfill its oversight role.
I repeat: These are impeachable offenses. Please tell Greg Walden to vote for impeachment articles.
The silence is deafening. Greg continues to signal that he fully supports Trump, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here, we will hold him accountable, we are working to flip his seat BLUE — #2020IsNow!
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (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 local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Press Conference Rally: Ballot Measures to Address Climate Pollution – Medford
October 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-press-conference-rally-ballot-measures-addressing-climate-pollution-medford/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Songs of Social Justice – Ashland – RSVP Required
November 3 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Rogue Indivisible at Barnstormers: Quilters – Grants Pass
November 6 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Living With Purpose And Sanity In The Age Of Trump, A Self-Care Class – Medford
November 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/living-with-purpose-and-sanity-in-the-age-of-trump-a-self-care-class-medford-2/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
November 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-3/
Letters to the Editor Writing Party – Medford
November 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Thanksgiving Postcard Writing Party – Medford
November 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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SOURCES:
https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/01/impeachment-house-democrats-investigation-trump-013647
https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/01/impeachment-house-democrats-investigation-trump-013647
Live updates on the impeachment inquiry:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry.html
