House Democratic lawmakers reportedly used a closed-door meeting earlier this week to vent their frustrations with progressive advocacy groups that have been driving constituent calls and pressuring the party to act like a genuine opposition force in the face of the Trump administration’s authoritarian assault on federal agencies and key programs.

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      4 hours ago

      It’s rather naive to throw out centuries of political theory because you can’t be bothered to write / call / show up.

      Following centuries of political theory have led us to this point.

      In fact the only thing they pay attention to more than calls is people physically showing to their offices.

      Not really. The only thing they pay attention to is the amount on the check.

      If calling really changed things, I’d be getting emails from TheDemocrats asking people to jump on a phone bank. All they are asking from me is “More Money to fight Donald Trump!”

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          3 hours ago

          Not anymore… I blocked them after the 15th begging for “$50 dollars is all we need to defeat Trump!” on November 10th…