If you say this thing, you have no business saying the opposite
If polls influence politicians, then so do your letters and calls. Retweet
Our Downsizer-Dispatch is about Plans & Progress for the Downsize DC Army. Do you want Downsize DC to be effective? We intend to spend more time and energy explaining strategy — how to be more successful, politically. And we’ve found a way that many people are getting in their own way.
People say to us, “Politicians tailor their positions to fit the public opinion polls.” Well, anyone who believes that should never say the following…
“There’s no point in writing to Congress. They ignore our messages.”
If the claim about polling is true (and we think it is), then the claim that messages to Congress have no value must be false. Think about it…
Why would politicians spend money on an opinion poll, but completely ignore a free source of the same information in the form of the messages their constituents send them? The fact is…
Congress doesn’t ignore your messages — they count the positions taken in all the letters and phone calls they receive. Over the years, Congressional staff has confirmed this to us. And it makes sense. They count your letters for the same reason that they buy opinion surveys. Members of Congress want to know what their constituents think. Of course…
This doesn’t mean they’ll do as you ask. After all, other people are writing Congress too, or calling them and meeting with them, and asking for the opposite of what you want. That means…
It’s a numbers game!
To win that game there must be more people asking for what you want. In a future message, we’ll explain why libertarians are currently at a numerical disadvantage when it comes to electoral politics, but have an unexploited advantage when it comes to pressuring Congress. Today, we want to focus on just one thing…
Your messages to Congress
Every message you send improves the Downsize DC score in the numbers game. Do you want to score more? Then send every message we recommend on every issue where you agree with our position. That’s the first essential step to take in order to get more of what you want. We’ll tell you about more steps in future messages.
Today’s action…
If you support OSTA (the One Subject at a Time Act) then you should be sending a message about it at least once per month. Twice per month would be even better. Send an OSTA letter now.
Please consider making a contribution or starting a monthly pledge to further our work
Thanks for being an ACTIVE DC Downsizer,
Perry Willis & Jim Babka
Downsize DC
The post If you say this thing, you have no business saying the opposite appeared first on DownsizeDC.
Source: https://downsizedc.org/polls-vs-messages/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!
Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST
Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!
HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.
Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.
MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)
Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser! Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!
Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.
Smart Meter Cover - Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).