Kelly's mailbox is full locally. I have to say I was stunned to have a human answer the phone at CiscoMAGAs local office and I think I overwhelmed him, but I am now calling EVERY DAMN DAY, both locally AND these DC numbers:
Kelly: 202-224-2235
Gallego: 202-224-4521
Grijalva: 202-225-2435
CiscoMAGA's DC number on his website is "unable to be completed at this time".
Also, not to be alarmist about a South African Nazi and his college geek boys having all of our financial and Soc Sec data but you MAY want to freeze your credit at the three credit report bureaus. They asked me why and I said because of the massive security breach at Treasury. Two of the humans I spoke to actually gasped like they didn't know. Info here:
ALSO consider locking your Social Security number. This prevents ANYONE from trying to use your number for anything such as fake IDs or fake tax refunds:
You can block electronic access to your SSN by calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
Thanks for fine information and inspiration. However, the phone #s are, in my recent experience, a useless waste of time. Permanent busy signal. One can go to Gallego's office on Ochoa (formerly Sinema's) and if you can find it and gain access through the construction mess a nice young man named Zak might let you in and let you fill out a form. He might also suggest that you reach out to and communicate better with our more conservative neighbors to win them over. No shit, he said that. Then walk the 4-5 blocks north to the Pioneer Hotel building and try to visit Kelly's office. Beyonce will be personally singing "Blackbird" on your patio before you're allowed on the elevator to TRY to get anywhere near that public servant's office on the 6th floor.
So, the guidance provided by Fitz is the best way to go. Fight on!
Yoo Hoo! The "reason" WHY you cannot "get through" is the fact that actual people actually ARE calling in. Who Knew! It's worth it to keep trying! or WRITE a real letter and invest in a stamp! or e-mail by finding the Comment Space on the actual Congress person's web site. The problem is NOT going away before the next USPS delivery!
Thanx, David, for including those needed phone numbers. Personally, I have "been there and done that," but I have a computer and knew where to look. Many more people do NOT. They have no access to ONLINE, GOOGLE, or BLUE SKY. They only know what they read in what's left of daily newspapers, or what they hear on radio or TV, or hear from people they know and people they do NOT know. I am frustrated, scared, and very angry! Sometimes at different time, sometimes all at once. Look where total ignorance has taken us? Where national EDUCATION has failed us! I'm out of things to say that are polite. Are there enough real citizens left to "do the right thing?" I'm seven years younger than Tucson's 'La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros." --- Saddle up! We're in for a rough ride in a contest where we must prevail for the time we have left.
Another really great resource is 5calls.org. The app will tell you what is going on NOW and reviews the issue, gives you a script to say. I find that I can leave messages for Rubin and Cissomani but NOT Kelly- his VM is always full so for him I use Resistbot.
While your “other” work is extremely wanted and enjoyed, it seems to me that what you are advocating here IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. Personally, I feel quite powerless. Where are our representatives? The Cisco kid seems to approve but where are the others? I hear nothing. I will call but I don’t participate in social media. I have enough stress just waking to every day!!
It IS "the most important!" However, the "Cisco Kid" is only one voice. if you do NOT "know" the whereabouts or opinions of your other representatives and senators, both state and federal, FIND OUT. --- FYI: They're all back in session in Congress, which is what's where they can accomplish things. The wheels of justice move slowly. Discover "how" they vote on everything. I have NEVER "done social media." I'm 93, and have never NOT voted, either. Can you Google? Ask for names of reps and senators for the whole state. Do you know your District ID or number? Call or visit the nearest public library when all else fails, to GET information. They have copies of the few remaining newspapers still published. THIS is an example of why George Washington insisted upon having a FREE PRESS ... "for the information and protection of citizens" of our then-new country! --- You're not alone. We're ALL "sleepless" and not just "in Seattle." (Old movie, if you're still not old.)
Oh I KNOW who my reps are and have their phone numbers handy. Not just ONE issue either. I’ve written many times. I called out Ciscokid because don’t like him, didn’t vote for him but read his response to some of this nonsense. I’m guessing most folks on here VOTE and know their reps. We just have to be LOUDER.
Sorry, I guess I misunderstood part of your comment. I also get e-mail from "The Cisco Kid" ... and I feel the same as you do! I do "loud" really well. LOL!
Good news among so much bad --- membership in INDIVISABLE Tucson has now grown to over 1,400 and looks to add more members to put a stop to the nonesense going on in Washington and our State Legislature.
Thanks for the indivisible link. I’m in California and have my senators numbers though that’s preaching to the choir. My rep is such a jerk last time I called I got an email claiming I was going through a third party call line. Obviously he’s a magat
Will you please tell us how to keep up locally - if any actions are happening here that we can join. I am calling, especially Ciscomani, but feel so helpless…
Thank you for this information. I have called all of them local and DC #'s and mailboxes are full. We can't get in touch with anyone. BUT...I will keep trying every day, but it is going to be too late for any action.. I am not a techie to get the 'message' on other platforms so I am depending on your emails to keep me informed. I am astounded and feel gut-punched by all these idiots! Why aren't people standing up to this coup???
Good trouble, my friend!
Kelly's mailbox is full locally. I have to say I was stunned to have a human answer the phone at CiscoMAGAs local office and I think I overwhelmed him, but I am now calling EVERY DAMN DAY, both locally AND these DC numbers:
Kelly: 202-224-2235
Gallego: 202-224-4521
Grijalva: 202-225-2435
CiscoMAGA's DC number on his website is "unable to be completed at this time".
Also, not to be alarmist about a South African Nazi and his college geek boys having all of our financial and Soc Sec data but you MAY want to freeze your credit at the three credit report bureaus. They asked me why and I said because of the massive security breach at Treasury. Two of the humans I spoke to actually gasped like they didn't know. Info here:
https://andrawatkins.substack.com/i/156522983/freeze-your-credit
ALSO consider locking your Social Security number. This prevents ANYONE from trying to use your number for anything such as fake IDs or fake tax refunds:
You can block electronic access to your SSN by calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
Thanks for fine information and inspiration. However, the phone #s are, in my recent experience, a useless waste of time. Permanent busy signal. One can go to Gallego's office on Ochoa (formerly Sinema's) and if you can find it and gain access through the construction mess a nice young man named Zak might let you in and let you fill out a form. He might also suggest that you reach out to and communicate better with our more conservative neighbors to win them over. No shit, he said that. Then walk the 4-5 blocks north to the Pioneer Hotel building and try to visit Kelly's office. Beyonce will be personally singing "Blackbird" on your patio before you're allowed on the elevator to TRY to get anywhere near that public servant's office on the 6th floor.
So, the guidance provided by Fitz is the best way to go. Fight on!
Yoo Hoo! The "reason" WHY you cannot "get through" is the fact that actual people actually ARE calling in. Who Knew! It's worth it to keep trying! or WRITE a real letter and invest in a stamp! or e-mail by finding the Comment Space on the actual Congress person's web site. The problem is NOT going away before the next USPS delivery!
Thanx, David, for including those needed phone numbers. Personally, I have "been there and done that," but I have a computer and knew where to look. Many more people do NOT. They have no access to ONLINE, GOOGLE, or BLUE SKY. They only know what they read in what's left of daily newspapers, or what they hear on radio or TV, or hear from people they know and people they do NOT know. I am frustrated, scared, and very angry! Sometimes at different time, sometimes all at once. Look where total ignorance has taken us? Where national EDUCATION has failed us! I'm out of things to say that are polite. Are there enough real citizens left to "do the right thing?" I'm seven years younger than Tucson's 'La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros." --- Saddle up! We're in for a rough ride in a contest where we must prevail for the time we have left.
Another really great resource is 5calls.org. The app will tell you what is going on NOW and reviews the issue, gives you a script to say. I find that I can leave messages for Rubin and Cissomani but NOT Kelly- his VM is always full so for him I use Resistbot.
While your “other” work is extremely wanted and enjoyed, it seems to me that what you are advocating here IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. Personally, I feel quite powerless. Where are our representatives? The Cisco kid seems to approve but where are the others? I hear nothing. I will call but I don’t participate in social media. I have enough stress just waking to every day!!
It IS "the most important!" However, the "Cisco Kid" is only one voice. if you do NOT "know" the whereabouts or opinions of your other representatives and senators, both state and federal, FIND OUT. --- FYI: They're all back in session in Congress, which is what's where they can accomplish things. The wheels of justice move slowly. Discover "how" they vote on everything. I have NEVER "done social media." I'm 93, and have never NOT voted, either. Can you Google? Ask for names of reps and senators for the whole state. Do you know your District ID or number? Call or visit the nearest public library when all else fails, to GET information. They have copies of the few remaining newspapers still published. THIS is an example of why George Washington insisted upon having a FREE PRESS ... "for the information and protection of citizens" of our then-new country! --- You're not alone. We're ALL "sleepless" and not just "in Seattle." (Old movie, if you're still not old.)
Oh I KNOW who my reps are and have their phone numbers handy. Not just ONE issue either. I’ve written many times. I called out Ciscokid because don’t like him, didn’t vote for him but read his response to some of this nonsense. I’m guessing most folks on here VOTE and know their reps. We just have to be LOUDER.
Sorry, I guess I misunderstood part of your comment. I also get e-mail from "The Cisco Kid" ... and I feel the same as you do! I do "loud" really well. LOL!
Fitz, You are demonstrating
REAL, rational comments and leadership!
Thank you and Keep UP your good work!
Nate
Good news among so much bad --- membership in INDIVISABLE Tucson has now grown to over 1,400 and looks to add more members to put a stop to the nonesense going on in Washington and our State Legislature.
Thanks, Fitz! I agree with you completely. I'm adding you Indivisible endorsement to the DOV newsletter.
Thanks, Dee! Ever onward, sister.
Thanks for the indivisible link. I’m in California and have my senators numbers though that’s preaching to the choir. My rep is such a jerk last time I called I got an email claiming I was going through a third party call line. Obviously he’s a magat
Will you please tell us how to keep up locally - if any actions are happening here that we can join. I am calling, especially Ciscomani, but feel so helpless…
Thank you for this information. I have called all of them local and DC #'s and mailboxes are full. We can't get in touch with anyone. BUT...I will keep trying every day, but it is going to be too late for any action.. I am not a techie to get the 'message' on other platforms so I am depending on your emails to keep me informed. I am astounded and feel gut-punched by all these idiots! Why aren't people standing up to this coup???
Thx, David, et al, for all the phone numbers. Yes, do keep trying. It takes time to save our democracy.