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PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS FOR AMERICA The 'chat' text from Sunday meeting December 18th 2022 Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xiOLqRoJhM Peter Burgess COMMENTARY Peter Burgess | ||
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PDA Sunday Progressive Town Hall, December 18, 2022
PDAMERICA
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From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:01 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Bob Heister to Everyone 04:01 PM Bob - Pittsburgh From Mark Proulx to Everyone 04:01 PM Greetings! Mark Proulx here from Des Moines, Washington. From Dorrine Marshall to Everyone 04:01 PM Dorrine Irvine CA From Matt Fouts to Everyone 04:02 PM Good afternoon! Here is the YouTube link to today’s livestream. Please share with anyone and everyone! https://youtu.be/4xiOLqRoJhM From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:02 PM Mike Fox, St. Petersburg, FL From ROXANA DARNELL to Everyone 04:02 PM Roxana Darnell, New York, NY From Erika Jahneke to Everyone 04:02 PM Phonebanker Erika from Phoenix. From Jo Ann Dollard to Everyone 04:02 PM Hello, John and Jo Ann, Marquette, MI From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:02 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Loretta Tocci to Everyone 04:02 PM Loretta from Philadelphia From Sheila Goldner to Everyone 04:02 PM Sheila Goldner, Cathedral City, CA From Stephen Spitz to Everyone 04:02 PM Stephen Spitz Falls Church Virginia From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:02 PM Danett in Orange, CA, PDA OC Chapter Leader, Liaison Coordinator for Western States From Catharine Volpe to Everyone 04:02 PM Tucson, Arizona From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:02 PM Jim Langford, PDA Florida in Orlando From Nurse Judy (herself) to Everyone 04:03 PM Hemet (CA-25) is in the house From Valerie Cornelius to Everyone 04:03 PM Hi, Valerie Cornelius from Tucson, Az recently from Clermont, Fl From Lovetta Tugbeh to Everyone 04:03 PM Hello Everyone, Lovetta Tugbeh, First time tuning in. From Liberia, West Africa From David Leibowitz to Everyone 04:03 PM Dave Leibowitz, San Mateo, CA From Mary Roberti to Everyone 04:03 PM Mary from Valencia, CA From Betsy Jones to Everyone 04:03 PM Santa Cruz, CA From Me to Everyone 04:03 PM Peter Burgess … TrueValueMetrics.org in Bushkill PA and in New York City From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:03 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 04:03 PM Mini-Jedi from France From Rhea Becker to Everyone 04:03 PM Hi, From Jo Ann Dollard to Everyone 04:03 PM Just liked the YouTube link! Easy to do first thing in our meeting. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:03 PM If you have questions about CA issues, please contact PDA State Coordinators with state and local issues, whether inside or outside the Dem party, https://pdamerica.org/chapters/ From Carol Hansen to Everyone 04:03 PM Carol Hansen, Santa Rosa, CA From Mike and Vicki Arndts to Everyone 04:03 PM Hey All! Vicki here in Zephyrhills, FL From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 04:03 PM HI From Rhea Becker to Everyone 04:03 PM Rhea Becker Valparaiso IN From C. Arthur Blair to Everyone 04:04 PM C. Arthur Blair - Silver Spring, Maryland From Connie Wachala to Everyone 04:04 PM Connie Wachala, Highland Indiana From David Petrove to Everyone 04:04 PM David Petrove, Traverse City From Trudi Rust to Everyone 04:04 PM Hi from Jeff & Trudi in Fayetteville Arkansas From Sally Roberts to Everyone 04:04 PM Sally Roberts Rise Up WV and WVPNHP From Janice Hill to Everyone 04:04 PM Aloha from Maui, Hawaii From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:04 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Linda Taylor to Everyone 04:04 PM Linda Taylor, Apollo Beach FL (Tampa Bay) From Aaron Essif to Everyone 04:04 PM Aaron E. Marana, AZ LD17/CD6 From Paul McDermott to Everyone 04:04 PM Paul McDermott from Los Angeles. I am running as a delegate from CADEMS 52 From Beverly Nelmes to Everyone 04:04 PM Beverly Nelmes from St. Petersburg, Florida. From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:05 PM Mimi she her from South SF bay From Roselie Bright to Everyone 04:05 PM Roselie Bright, Maryland. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:05 PM CALL YOUR SENATORS! The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless you act now. Time is running out. If you don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Andrew Parr to Everyone 04:05 PM Greetings fom CD 8 Virginia (Beyer) & Congrats to Messi! From Lynn Harvey to Everyone 04:05 PM Lynn from Chumash/Tongva land From Timothy Bruce to Everyone 04:05 PM Tim Bruce, Dayton Ohio From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:05 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Ruth Walker to Everyone 04:05 PM Ruth Walker, Cedar Falls, Iowa From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 04:06 PM Karl Warkomski, Franklin County, North Carolina (eastern part of state) From David Sonneborn to Everyone 04:06 PM David Sonneborn, Orange, CA. Onward all! From Rick to Everyone 04:06 PM Rick From Mike Thaller PDA-CA San Diego, CA to Everyone 04:06 PM Go St. Louis! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:06 PM CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Santiago Leon to Everyone 04:06 PM Santiago Leon from Miami Florida here. Anyone else here from Miami? From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:06 PM Help us expand our reach: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressive-democrats-of-america-2 I'll personally match the first donation of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressive-democrats-of-america-2 From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:07 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Rick to Everyone 04:07 PM Rick Veber in Titusville FL From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 04:07 PM Ryan duncanwood redding, ca From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:07 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Amy Samelson to Everyone 04:07 PM Amy San Jose From Jo Ann Dollard to Everyone 04:07 PM Hola Santiago, we lived in Miami for several years. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:07 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Susan Hutzler to Everyone 04:07 PM Susan Hutzler United States if Atmosphere From Connie'iPad to Everyone 04:07 PM Hello to all from Connie in Terre Haute, Indiana From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:07 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Sally Roberts to Everyone 04:08 PM Thank you Danette for those two important action alerts! From Judith Miller to Everyone 04:08 PM Phonebanker Judy Miller, Tacoma, WA 😍 From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:08 PM @Sally, thank you! From Janis to Everyone 04:08 PM Janis - Retiring PDA National Online Media Director 🙂 Matt Fouts here will be the new and improved me 🙂 From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:08 PM CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Janis to Everyone 04:08 PM Meant to add - Tampa Bay FL 🙂 From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:09 PM @danett The Dirty Deal isn't done yet? EJ groups are saying it is...? From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:09 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:09 PM Mimi, it is not done yet. Read my comment From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:09 PM Joining, after a long hiatus, from Athens Greece. OH-03 voter. From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:09 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:09 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Beverly Nelmes to Everyone 04:09 PM Phone banker Beverly Nelmes 😍 From Mariam Alunkal to Everyone 04:10 PM Mariam Alunkal, VA From Leah Perkel to Everyone 04:10 PM This is an important issue for me From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:10 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:10 PM CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Jodi Cohen to Everyone 04:11 PM Jodi from Florida From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:11 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Sally Roberts to Everyone 04:11 PM Americans want health care - not health insurance! From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:11 PM Go Bernie!! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:11 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform #StillFeelingTheBern From Leah Perkel to Everyone 04:11 PM I'm Leah Perkel and she is from my state. I'm happy to hear she is going to do something. From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:11 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Elizabeth Callison to Everyone 04:11 PM Beth Callison Cove, OR. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:11 PM 🌹🐦 From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:11 PM +++ From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:12 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:12 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Me to Everyone 04:12 PM Alan … your observations about the US healthcare system are 100% on point … Thank you. From Greg DeCowsky to Everyone 04:12 PM Greg DeCowsky from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, birthplace of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 04:13 PM ryan duncanwood From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:13 PM Starbucks store on strike in Oviedo, Florida From Mary Mathena to Everyone 04:13 PM hi from Mary Mathena in Virginia Beach, VA From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:13 PM DO NOT buy Starbucks gift cards! Buy from independent coffee shops. Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:13 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Janice Hill to Everyone 04:13 PM On November 6, I spent 3 hours in the ER in Pirae, Papeete, Tahiti. My bill was $181.00. November 29, I spent 4 hours in the ER in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii and the bill was $9,000.00. From Robert Getsla to Everyone 04:13 PM I recall once hearing that the Republican Healthcare plan had two parts. 1) -- Don't get sick. But if you do get sick, then 2) Die quickly! From Beverly Nelmes to Everyone 04:13 PM Alan's observations are indeed on point. I know from personal experience. From Rhona Pavis to Everyone 04:14 PM I strongly believe our single payer healthcare system should be called UNIVERSAL HEALTH PROGRAM (UHP) and definitely should not be called “Medicare for All” because of the obvious, built-in shortcomings of Medicare where, for example, the need for supplemental insurance policies guarantees the high and increasing profits to the for-profit insurance companies. From Greg DeCowsky to Everyone 04:14 PM I’ve been boycotting Starsucks since they laid off my sister. Plus it’s lousy coffee! LOL From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:14 PM +Greg From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:14 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Rhea Becker to Everyone 04:15 PM Rhona Pavis I agree it From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:15 PM Rhona, M4A plan would include all: medical, dental, ears, eyes, mental, long term care From Leah Perkel to Everyone 04:15 PM I just got diagnosed with RSV and don't wish it on anyone. From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:15 PM Hi everyone, welcome! Please type your name and location in the chat. From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:15 PM Finger-in-cheek comment: Might the purchase of health care systems and hospitals by private equity firms, the bottom-lining and units closing, have anything to do with the healthcare problems? From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 04:16 PM ryan duncanwood From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:16 PM +Karen, yes. It's all for PROFIT From Michael Link to Everyone 04:16 PM Michael Link, Toledo, Ohio. hello everyone From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 04:16 PM There are literally 1/2 a dozen reasons I can think of NOT to shop / drink / eat at Starbucks. From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 04:16 PM redding, ca From Elaine Branjord to Everyone 04:16 PM Elaine Branjord from Fort Collins, CO From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:16 PM A good friend had appendicitis in October and she had to wait overnight for a room before being operated on From Rhea Becker to Everyone 04:16 PM Medicare isn't the greatest ins so there's a hestiance From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:16 PM #HealthcareIsAHumanRight From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:17 PM #SinglePayerNow From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:17 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:18 PM Some one please paste the live stream link for this meeting ? Thanks From Ginny Madsen to Everyone 04:18 PM Ginny, San Leandro, CA, As an elderly patient I see and feel how the medical system is being gutted for profit. Support staff and infrastructure are being eroded at a frightening rate. From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:18 PM My mother retired as internal audiror for Galion (OH) Community Hospital, back when .. back when they were trying to produce a quality healthcare, reduce costs by regionalizing high-end specialities (maternity, brain surgery,etc) among local (15 miles apart) small hospitals. It was a different era! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:18 PM #HealthcareIsAHumanRight From Sally Roberts to Everyone 04:18 PM Thank you Donna and prayers for a continued recovery. From Paul Warrick to Everyone 04:19 PM Paul Warrick, MI, Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare (treat/secty) From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:19 PM oh no! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:19 PM NOOOO From Human Behavior and Society to Everyone 04:21 PM Better than docs when sick is good info on how to stay healthy From Eileen Halladay to Everyone 04:21 PM Sending love and Hope now. From Me to Everyone 04:22 PM Donna Smith … I remember my parents talking about the new National Health Service in the UK when I was growing up … it may get called 'socialist' by the right in the USA, but if that is socialism, I am all for it. The American system is an embarrassment … we must make some progress in that area …….. PeterB From Judith Miller to Everyone 04:22 PM AGREE, Danett!!! NO human should die 🌹for lack of care!!! From Loretta Tocci to Everyone 04:22 PM can we get the Utube link? From Sheila Goldner to Everyone 04:22 PM David Hartsough, who started World Beyond War, is also not doing well. From Matt Fouts to Everyone 04:23 PM Here is the YouTube link to today’s livestream. Please share with anyone and everyone! https://youtu.be/4xiOLqRoJhM From Connie'iPad to Everyone 04:23 PM My son is a doctor and he said hedge funds are greatly eroding care! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:23 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Matt Fouts to Everyone 04:23 PM Here is the YouTube link to today’s livestream. Please share with anyone and everyone! https://youtu.be/4xiOLqRoJhM From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:24 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm I love me some PDA phone banking! From Linda Taylor to Everyone 04:24 PM I'm a phonebanker and I love it! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:24 PM CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Judith Miller to Everyone 04:25 PM WORK??? And here I thought it was JUST HAVING FUN WITH SIMILARLY MINDED SPIRITS!!!!!!!!! 😄 From Bill Honigman to Everyone 04:25 PM COVID & MFA REALITY CHECK 1,095,074 Total COVID19 deaths in US to date* 438,029 US COVID19 deaths prevented with MFA** *Google News, 12/17/22, https://news.google.com/covid19/map?hl=en-US&mid=%2Fm%2F09c7w0&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen **Lancet Commission, Feb 2021, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32545-9/fulltext From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:25 PM Judith, LOL From Cynthia Kinavey to Everyone 04:25 PM Cynthia Kinavey San Rafael California and #16 on the likes Glad to hear that Sanders and Jayapal are working together! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:26 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Greg DeCowsky to Me (Direct Message) 04:26 PM I think the NHS nurses and maybe other staff have been on strike this week. From Erika Jahneke to Everyone 04:26 PM 'I like it/ I love it/I want some more of it.'(a relative in the Army taught me that I think. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:27 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm 🕎 From Beverly Nelmes to Everyone 04:27 PM We have 20 Likes with my Like for the YouTube video. We need to get up to at least 100. Pile on! https://youtu.be/4xiOLqRoJhM From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:27 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 04:27 PM Perfect ! Call Your Senators (Every Day) & for phone banks all the informations You needs are on Twitter @Herge80 Thank You so Much Democrats ✅ From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:28 PM Thank you Mike and Vickie, and phonebanker Joe (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! From Judith Miller to Everyone 04:28 PM marching SHOUT, ERIKA!!! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:28 PM A friendly reminder, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting. From Me to Everyone 04:28 PM A lot of doctors and medical professionals know the healthcare system is a disaster, and respect the reality that they were not trained to be 'financial wizards' The idea that profitable must be good is nonsense in healthcare. One of my agenda items in this space is the dangerous behavior of the medical insurance industry. From carl hujet to Everyone 04:28 PM U now have 26 From Betsy Jones to Everyone 04:29 PM I've been phone banking with PDA at least once a week (usually 3 days a week) for more than 2 1/2 years and highly recommend it! You can pick your own schedule plus it's easy and effective. From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:29 PM Also observe: That 'mother who retired as a small town hospital internal auditor ... her BOD was Dec 18, 1920 ... Seems propitious! :-) She'd have definitely supported PDA's work on M4A and rational Covid protocols! From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:29 PM ^^^ Thanks you Betsy From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:29 PM A friendly reminder, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting. From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:29 PM Betsy roooocks! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:30 PM Betsy DOES rock! From Janis to Everyone 04:30 PM PDA Co-worker Deb put together a report for Dr. Bill for today that we'd like to share with you: https://pdamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/COVID-stats-12-18-2022.pdf From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:30 PM Thank you Phil, and phonebanker Aaron (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:32 PM Welcome Dorothy Reik! From Joy Bunton to Everyone 04:32 PM Preach Dr Bill! From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:33 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:33 PM At 32 likes towards our goal of 100+ during this event. Like and share the stream/recording now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xiOLqRoJhM From Jeffery Tardaguila to Everyone 04:34 PM last year Jan CA lao released uniformed Financial plan. this Jan should be a long term financial report. health care said do nothing will cost by 10years from now cost more than $120 billion more. What is next? California Senator Diane Weinstein cognitive abilities are ??? question . is staff covering ? From Connie'iPad to Everyone 04:35 PM Just clicked like! From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:35 PM Thank you Shahrzad and phonebanker Betsy (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! Me to Greg DeCowsky (Direct Message) 04:36 PM Greg … sadly the UK Conservative Party in power for more than a decade has been gutting the NHS more than any time since the NHS was started. The nurses' strike in the UK has my full support, and if there is similar action in the USA I will be in full support as well … Peter B … peterbnyc@gmail.com From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:37 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Greg DeCowsky to Me (Direct Message) 04:38 PM 👍 From Harry Tischler to Everyone 04:40 PM What is the Need for the repeated messages about DISRUPTIVE BEHAVER? OVER AND OVER WHO IS BEEING DISRUPTIVE? From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:41 PM Thank you Steven for your kind donation! We're running a bit behind on goal, so I'll personally match the next donation of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated. Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Marc Imlay to Everyone 04:42 PM The ~ one million deaths in America from Covid 19 is much less than the number of patients with severe suffering for many months and years. From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:42 PM Thank you Larry and phonebanker Erika (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! From Roselie Bright to Everyone 04:46 PM Are policies being thought through about how a MFA system could be made resilient to the type of attacks currently being endured by UK NHS and Canadian Provincial health care systems by their own governments that are trying to privatize health care? From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:46 PM Thank you Michael and phonebanker Linda (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! From Lynn Harvey to Everyone 04:48 PM Excellent question, @Roselie From Ruth Walker to Everyone 04:48 PM Pro-argument for single-payer universal health care: Businesses shouldn’t have to know the ins and outs of healthcare as well as the business they’re in! Better for business. From Mike Fox to Everyone 04:49 PM Amen, Ruth! A roofer with 15 employees should be able to focus on his/her business, not knowing 417 different healthcare plans. From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:49 PM We do ask that all of our attendees enter the zoom using a correct full name. If you are joining with a phone number, a fictious name, or initials only please change your name as soon as you enter the meeting. Thanks From Janis to Everyone 04:49 PM In case you need to check out previous town halls - Note that all archived ProgressiveTown Halls are available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlis From Jim Langford PDA Florida to Everyone 04:49 PM We do ask that all of our attendees enter the zoom using a correct full name. If you are joining with a phone number, a fictious name, or initials only please change your name as soon as you enter the meeting. Thanks From Janis to Everyone 04:50 PM oops. This Note that all archived ProgressiveTown Halls are available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioVAdM4RjNXag2uR3d_FGD-xf2Zlh1Uv From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 04:50 PM In Europe the husband of Von der Leyen touch millions $ directly from Covid pandemic all around the World = CORRUPTION From Walter Teague to Everyone 04:51 PM The most evil is the Medicare Advantage scams being widely advertised on TV right now. From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 04:52 PM and savings to their business sector. From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:52 PM @Gaspard ... vdLeyen's pony is news. On BBC. But what did her husband access? Link? From Jeremy Rodriguez to Everyone 04:52 PM we need all forms of government to care and stand for Medicare for all👏👏👏 From Ronnie Perry to Everyone 04:52 PM please say something about the ACO REACH program From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:52 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Bill Farina to Everyone 04:53 PM What can we do to support the bill that would make it so that the 'Advantage' programs can't use the 'Medicare' name? From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 04:54 PM How about a M4A pledge for electeds and candidates like the No fossil fuel money pledge ?? Live stream shared! Thank you for the link! From Lynn Harvey to Everyone 04:54 PM ACO Reach is even more evil than Dis-'Advantage' programs: https://socialsecurityworks.org/direct-contracting-reach-a-backdoor-medicare-privatization-scheme/ From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 04:54 PM A French Woman at the européen Parlement target von der leyen but i’m not remember her name From Ronnie Perry to Everyone 04:56 PM lower the eligibility age to 50 From Joy Bunton to Everyone 04:57 PM Yes, 50! From Sally Roberts to Everyone 04:57 PM @ Lynn Harvey +++++ From Paul Warrick to Everyone 04:57 PM I like Randolph’s idea but we’re in a race against the privatization of Medicare happening now. Over 50% of Medicare are expected to be MA in 2023. Then there’s ACOREACH. From Mary Mathena to Everyone 04:57 PM I agree. You have to start from where you are. From Janis to Everyone 04:58 PM Good to hear Jeffrey! From Ginny Madsen to Everyone 04:58 PM Agree with Paul Warrick, it is a race against privatization. From Karen Lee to Everyone 04:58 PM Democrats Abroad is looking at 'Medicare portability' i.e. being able to use Medicare benefits abroad. We, who may have paid into Medicare, must travel (fly) back to the US to use our benefits. This, although, healthcare systems in developed countries have certified providers, etc. We pay through the nose. If we can't fly back to US, we pay for private coverage abroad, out of pocket, or pay into host country health systems for care. IF Medicare were to pay for treatment abroad, it would be cheaper for beneficiaries, and for the Medicare system! US is the most expensive provider! But looking at a 'replacement' for Medicare B etc ... I hear Advantage, Tri Care, et al private plans that PPP with Medicare in the US. NOT a valid solution. Suggestions??? From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 04:59 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:00 PM We continue to fight for Medicare for All so that incremental change can happen. We won't get the incremental change if we don't ask for more. From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:00 PM I believe we need to put NIMA in the NDA. The health of our nation is a national security issue. From Elizabeth Callison to Everyone 05:01 PM What is Dr. Bill's email? From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:01 PM At worst it would stop war spending and at best it would pass. From John Seeley to Everyone 05:02 PM Wouldn't covering the 55-plus group remove that very active group of voters from those advocating for coverage for ALL? 'we're taken care of, no problems' Sometimes incremental change undermines the change we need From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 05:03 PM I have a tax question for funding. Would we have to change the $1.45% : $1.45% taxes for wages earners? From Jeffery Tardaguila to Everyone 05:03 PM been muted again read the chat I have more but get a calendar for PDA next year thanks From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:03 PM Thank you Joy, Dr. S, Elizabeth, Michael, James, and phonebanker Jane (DOUBLE-DIPPER!) for your kind donations! Who's next? Donate -- https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare -- and/or sign up to volunteer -- https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/. Solidarity! From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 05:03 PM and the .9% for earners over 200K From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:04 PM Jeffrey, if your question pertains to CA, please contact Dr. Bill @ DrBill@pdamerica.org From Jeffery Tardaguila to Everyone 05:04 PM going to another meeting From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:05 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Paul Warrick to Everyone 05:05 PM Regarding Medicare tax (Karl Varkomski’s question) if MA and ACOREACH are taking out larger funds from our Medicare Trust Fund, will we end up paying more Medicare Taxes to make up for those losses? Or will they destroy Medicare completely causing the Trust Fund to collapse? What’s the prognosis? From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:06 PM Great ? Paul If you have questions about CA issues, please contact PDA State Coordinators with state and local issues, whether inside or outside the Dem party, https://pdamerica.org/chapters/ From Erika Jahneke to Everyone 05:06 PM we look so normal. not exactly. From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:07 PM Please review the site for healthcare in terms of its structure for California. caltcha.org see Dr William Bronston. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:08 PM BUY from Independent coffee shops! I have 2 shops in my town that I go to Support small businesses CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Matt Fouts to Everyone 05:09 PM We are at 47 likes on our YouTube stream. If you haven’t already, please click this link to the stream and give it a “Like”. Thank you! https://youtu.be/4xiOLqRoJhM From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:09 PM Thank you Dr Bill! From Erika Jahneke to Everyone 05:09 PM was number 3 today, matt From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:11 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm ***URGENT!*** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Valerie Cornelius to Everyone 05:11 PM Due to a d reflux the only coffee espresso I can drink is Blonde. Can only find it at Starbucks! But I have limited my money from $100.00 to $20 / month and only with their reward challenges. From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:11 PM @hosts I think you may still be livestreaming..? From Janis to Everyone 05:12 PM Mimi it stopped on YouTube From Mohamed Rabie to Everyone 05:12 PM I wish to talk about a new idea but I cannot raise my hand; I hope you give the chance to speak. From Tyler Putnam to Everyone 05:13 PM Would lack vaccination in 3rd world also call mutations.? From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:13 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:13 PM Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:13 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:14 PM Joy ROOOOOOOOOOOOOCKS! From Mike and Vicki Arndts to Everyone 05:14 PM Gotta go...peace and love to all!! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:15 PM Bye Mike and Vicki! Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:15 PM We do mot have a health care system. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:16 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Mary Mathena to Everyone 05:16 PM An important vote in Virginia: district 07 in Hampton Roads. Please keep the Virginia state Senate Democrat. From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 05:16 PM The New York attorney charge Trump just before the élection From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:16 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Trudi Rust to Everyone 05:16 PM Gotta go. Love you all. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:17 PM Thanks Trudi! From Mike Thaller PDA-CA San Diego, CA to Everyone 05:17 PM @Mimi PDA-CA is starting to work on a 'grading system' for California electeds starting with this new term. What did they say they stood for vs. how they voted. Watch for blasts about how you (and other California PDA/PDA-CA 'members' for details. Mike@TheThallers.com From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:17 PM Dr Bill's 'rants' are fantastic! 💚🔥 From Judith Miller to Everyone 05:17 PM Bye, Trudi! From Cynthia Kinavey to Everyone 05:17 PM But you can get Covid more than once From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:17 PM Dr. Bill is a veritable font of medical info! From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:17 PM @Mike thank you! I'll be in touch From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:18 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:18 PM Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Lynn Harvey to Everyone 05:19 PM https://socialsecurityworks.org/direct-contracting-reach-a-backdoor-medicare-privatization-scheme/ From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:19 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin and Schumer’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Mary Mathena to Everyone 05:19 PM An important vote in Virginia: district 07 on January 10, early voting is now happening. Please keep the VA state Senate Democratic From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:20 PM While you're calling your Senators, call Biden too. He's pushing for passage too. *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Mark Proulx to Everyone 05:20 PM Patty Murray and Maria Cantrell are corporate tools. From Gaspard Reheisser to Everyone 05:20 PM Call President Biden - Tell Him to Declare a Climate Emergency and Implement President Biden: 202-456-1111 (between 11 AM to 3 PM ET) or via internet [https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/] From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:21 PM At 51 likes towards goal of 100 for this event. Like the YouTube stream/recording now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xiOLqRoJhM From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:21 PM california life time healthcare., The Case for Medicare for All https://caltcha.org/ please the information on how society structure healthcare in a democratic fashion. Please Dr William Bronston on Heatlhcare as a public good. From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:22 PM BIG Jan 6/pro democracy events nationwide. If you want to join one near you, email mikefox@pdamerica.org. From Lynn Harvey to Everyone 05:22 PM Thanks for the info, @Ahjamu From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:24 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin and Schumer’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:24 PM Also we need to address the fact that many public employees and others are forced onto Medicare Advantage plans in retirement which further entrenches the insurance companies. Employees should not lose their choice of traditional Medicare or lose their benefits From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:24 PM +Sally From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:25 PM Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:25 PM A friendly reminder, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting. From Jim Langford to Everyone 05:25 PM misinformation is rampant From Paul Warrick to Everyone 05:25 PM Part of the problem is that when you spend time with people to educate them about single payer, when you leave them, they are bombarded with advertisements chock full of lies. Your information is buried under an avanlanceo of lies, distortions, disinformation, etc. From Mark Proulx to Everyone 05:25 PM The medical-industrial complex is very adept at keeping just enough people satisfied just enough to suppress their inclination toward activism and change. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:26 PM @Paul, that sounds like everything in this country From Tyler Putnam to Everyone 05:26 PM Not just health insurance but liability for injury. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:26 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Me to Everyone 05:27 PM One of the issues in the US health sector is that the so-called Health Insurance Companies are truly not providing insurance but essentially only modest limited pre-paid service. From Karen Lee to Everyone 05:27 PM @Nurse Judy. Spot on. And the 'stories' from Dems (et al) abroad can help here. Because WE live, a lot of us live, in systems with state health care. Wanna convince US voters? Show what the French system does. Or the system in Japan, which is a hybrid system, last I heard. Even here in Greece, with all its econ crises of the last 12 years, the care is provided. And the out-of-pocket is minimal. Pennies! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:28 PM Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin and Schumer’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:28 PM Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:30 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. Please save the chat and make sure to do these tasks this week. Thanks. Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Paul Warrick to Everyone 05:31 PM Dr. Rabie makes a good point. From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:32 PM Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Marcielle Brandler to Everyone 05:32 PM Late but here from Sierra Madre, Ca From Karen Lee to Everyone 05:32 PM Suggest PDA make formal contact with the Democrats Abroad Seniors Caucus, and the Medicare Portability Task Force (among others!). www.democratsabroad.org Check the toolbar dropdown menus. There is a ton of synergism! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:33 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Me to Everyone 05:33 PM Mohamed Rabie … Good From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:33 PM again the discussion of a third party is being had cross the country. but that question regarding such political formation must be class based not perceived class neutrality. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:34 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin and Schumer’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm A friendly reminder, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting. This is the same link for every Sunday: Here’s the link for next week's town hall and bring 3 friends! (Me Plus 3): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4 From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:34 PM Thank you Terry, Mark, and Valerie for you kind donations! Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Me to Everyone 05:36 PM I cannot understand US healthcare … all the code-words !!! Where is ObamaCare and how does it fit with MedicCare for All and its multiple variants ?????? From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:36 PM I don't think the strategy of lobbing politicians is worth our time and energy they know about single payer healthcare. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:36 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Jim Langford to Everyone 05:36 PM The ACA does not fit in with the Medicare for All program at all From s weiss to Everyone 05:36 PM As long as big corporations can contribute to (bribe) legislators with campaign funds, we will have trouble passing laws needed by most Americans - including single paying health care. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:37 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:39 PM Thank you Terry, Mark, and Valerie for you kind donations! Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare Social contract. From Karen Lee to Everyone 05:39 PM Re incremental chamge. the old lesson from (Greece) a country that revered 'bargaining' before the price tag sticker became a norm ... Always ask for more than you want, or offer less than you plan/hope to pay. Don't wimp out over 'incremental' till the deal is done. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:39 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:40 PM Thank you Terry, Mark, and Valerie for you kind donations! Still substantially short of goal. Please donate all you can now so we can broaden our reach and hopefully hire another organizer for 2023. I will match the next contribution of $100 or more. Any amount greatly appreciated! Solidarity! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From David Greenstein to Everyone 05:40 PM We should focus on supporting Bernie Sanders. He represents all that we care about. He is the leader of the massive grassroots movement that can succeed if it is strong enough. From ryan Duncanwood to Everyone 05:40 PM are we skipping next Sunday its christmas From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:40 PM We need to wrap the yappin, folks. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:41 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Stanley Pokras to Everyone 05:41 PM Is there a forum where proposals can be submitted and discussed? From David Greenstein to Everyone 05:41 PM We are continuing to be fragmented in our discussions From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:41 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Karl Warkomski to Everyone 05:42 PM Hey buddy From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:42 PM Perhaps have George Lakoff on as a speaker sometime He's an expert on Messaging!! ✅ From Jim Langford to Everyone 05:42 PM Thanks Dr. Bill! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:44 PM Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/ https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/ From rich c to Everyone 05:44 PM e'rrrr'body! From Bill Honigman to Everyone 05:44 PM Thanks all, questions/comments for me, DrBill@PDAmerica.org ❤️ From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:44 PM https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/ DrBill@PDAmerica.org From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:44 PM see this site regarding healthcare, caltcha.org From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:44 PM see this site regarding healthcare, caltcha.org From Jim Langford to Everyone 05:45 PM A friendly note, disruptive behavior in the meeting –- unmuting out of turn or personal attacks, either verbal or written, or aggressive discourse unrelated to the session or topic/spamming with links -- will be cause for removal from the meeting From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:46 PM https://secure.actblue.com/donate/healthcare From Bill Honigman to Everyone 05:46 PM Toss in your $5 or $10 that you didn't spend at St*rbucks this weekend. ✊ From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:46 PM Thanks y'all Stay vigilant ! From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:47 PM https://pdamerica.org/volunteer/ From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:48 PM VA élection...is this a state or US Congress election please? From Matthew Munsey to Everyone 05:49 PM @Mimi: That's a primary for a US Congressional seat. From Judith Miller to Everyone 05:49 PM can't unmute From Mimi she/her Spreadbury to Everyone 05:49 PM @matthew thank you! From Judith Miller to Everyone 05:50 PM Just went to unmute! From Bill Honigman to Everyone 05:50 PM 💯 agree. No damn dirty deal, and must pass Electoral Vote Act!! From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:51 PM These are the two most important things to do right now!!! From Justin Truong to Everyone 05:51 PM How can we pass the Electoral Count Act? We want to make sure democracy will live past January 6, 2025. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:52 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. Justin, I just dropped in the chat exactly what you can do Call your Senators and make sure they are voting NO on Manchin and Schumer’s dirty fossil fuel deal; he’s trying to add it to the Omnibus bill: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm From Bill Honigman to Everyone 05:52 PM Yes, Electoral COUNT Act!! From Karen Lee to Everyone 05:52 PM Must leave, coming up 1 a.m. in EET time zone. Highly energizing. TKS for info and commitment! From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:52 PM For Jan 6 events: mikefox@pdamerica.org From Tyler Putnam to Everyone 05:53 PM I mut leve now. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:53 PM This is the same link for every Sunday: Here’s the link for next week's town hall and bring 3 friends! (Me Plus 3): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4 Don't buy Starbucks gift cards! Go local and small From Patricia Moore to Everyone 05:53 PM I will call my Senators and make calls tomorrow, Monday. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:53 PM Thanks Patricia! From Patricia Moore to Everyone 05:54 PM I also will buy gift cards from a locally owned coffee shop — thanks for the idea! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:54 PM For ongoing progressive issues, sign up to be a PDA Congressional Liaison! Would you like to make a difference in how our government works and develop a working relationship with your Rep? Join and invite your progressive friends to join PDA’s Congressional Liaison program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUdQNpg5zZQKmuV8P93uMbXi8-kMoprUZWgazIfgfSNUG5A/viewform From Nancy d. Ca to Everyone 05:54 PM Is there a meeting next Sun? From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:55 PM Patricia, 100%! Plus their coffee is usually better! LOL From Ahjamu Makalani to Everyone 05:55 PM Union member are striking what's ironic is that this organization supported politicians that vote against those same workers. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:56 PM This is the same link for every Sunday: Here’s the link for next week's town hall and bring 3 friends! (Me Plus 3): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4 *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:56 PM Friday Jan. 6 at noon across the country.! We will be holding one in WV. Go to Mobilize.us to find an Our Freedoms, Our Vote event near you. From Paul Warrick to Everyone 05:56 PM Gotta go. CUL. Thanks! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:56 PM This is the same link for every Sunday: Here’s the link for next week's town hall and bring 3 friends! (Me Plus 3): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceuhrzsvHdymeeZRwb-i7X50FJa-HMR4 Share your childhood memories! From Mike Fox to Everyone 05:57 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xiOLqRoJhM From Beverly Nelmes to Everyone 05:57 PM Just signed up volunteer for phone banking next week, especially Monday and Tuesday. From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:57 PM Thanks Beverly! From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:57 PM Done and shared! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:57 PM *** URGENT! *** CALL YOUR SENATORS! https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm The House has already passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act that clarifies vague wording to clearly define that state legislatures cannot overturn election results they don't like by submitting their own slate of fake electors like Trump tried to do after the 2020 election. The attempted coup didn’t work then, but it could work in 2024 for any authoritarian nominee willing to steal an election to take power -- unless we act now. Time is running out. If they don’t pass these reforms during the lame duck session, we might not get another chance before the next election. From Jeffrey Barkdull to Everyone 05:57 PM I can't Microsoft Edge is not Responding From Patricia Moore to Everyone 05:57 PM I liked YouTube already - so easy. 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From David Sonneborn to Everyone 05:58 PM FYI- Beautifully hand painted, otherwise blank gift cards can be gotten from Jane Goodall/her institute. I hope to mention next time, but please go there if you might be interested. Thanks. From Jim Langford to Everyone 05:58 PM Have a great night everyone! From Danett Abbott-Wicker to Everyone 05:58 PM Danett@pdamerica.org From Sally Roberts to Everyone 05:58 PM Happy Holidays to everyone!💖
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