CALL TO ACTION #848: Voices Not Used Cannot Be Heard (February 3, 2020)
274 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
VOICES NOT USED
CANNOT BE HEARD
Republican senators have voted to deny both witnesses and documents in Trump’s impeachment trial. By McConnell’s following marching orders—coordinated with Trump—they failed in their constitutional responsibilities, violated their oaths to be fair and impartial jurors, and denied Americans a fair trial. If Senate Republicans continue to march lockstep with their party on Wednesday and vote for acquittal, they will be voting to undermine the foundations of our democracy.
A no vote will not exonerate Trump, but will elevate “Presidential Privilege” to cover any act, no matter how treasonous. By removing the consequences of corruption, criminal conspiracy, election tampering, and cover-up, it will set a precedent for administrative branch subversion of the rule of law in this country.
Calling the United States Senate the “world’s greatest deliberative body” has now become a bitter joke.
Giving up has never been an option for us. This vote has yet to occur. There’s still time to call. Tell our senators to let their Republican colleagues know that the voters are watching, and that . . .
We Will Remember Come November!
Republican senators who vote to enable Trump’s corruption can be swept away by a Big Blue Wave. The final verdict will come from the voters. GET EVEN MORE INVOLVED! Reach out to red-state voters through organizations like Indivisible and Swing Left.
Of the People, By the People, For the People
Make It So
**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 today. . .
. . . to thank the Senator for supporting the impeachment of Donald Trump. I am asking him to let his Republican colleagues know that we are voters and we care about the rule of law in this country. We will be watching their votes on Wednesday, and we will remember in November.
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 today because. . .
. . . I remain outraged that Greg Walden voted against impeachment. Even Trump’s defenders admit his guilt. They seek to elevate “Presidential Privilege” to cover any act, no matter how treasonous. Please tell Greg that I want him to finally put country above party and demand that all new evidence pertaining to corrupt and dangerous actions of this administration be investigated. If this president was a Democrat, Walden would be one of the loudest voices denouncing the Imperial Presidency. Is he just another partisan hack, or the patriot he pretends to be?
Even after announcing his retirement, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.
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: Siskiyou FilmFest – Grants Pass
February 9 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-siskiyou-filmfest-grants-pass/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
February 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-5/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action – Salem
February 11 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-oregon-climate-emergency-day-of-action-salem/
ORD2 Indivisible 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 accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
