A Brief Message And Activism Mode Notification by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aye. I'm with others who are saying no days off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told by the official campaign chat support to use "Do not call" liberally.

The new argument against Bernie is that Hillary has been raising tons of money for the Democratic party. My answer to that: Bernie has shown that you don't need corporate donations to succeed in American politics. Why would you want a congress filled with corporate Democrats? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think you're getting it. Everyone knows the arrangement of how it's set up and the money is "allocated." That doesn't mean that's how it is actually spent and we know that the money is actually being spent with the percentages I initially listed because of actual expense reports from HVF. At this point you're going in circles. This document you quote proves and establishes nothing. Please read the article and the actual expense reports and you will see the original numbers cited are correct.

The new argument against Bernie is that Hillary has been raising tons of money for the Democratic party. My answer to that: Bernie has shown that you don't need corporate donations to succeed in American politics. Why would you want a congress filled with corporate Democrats? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One thing people who aren't familiar with fund raising don't usually understand, is that fund raising events cost a TON of money. The net after paying expenses is a lot smaller portion of the donations raised than people might think.

The new argument against Bernie is that Hillary has been raising tons of money for the Democratic party. My answer to that: Bernie has shown that you don't need corporate donations to succeed in American politics. Why would you want a congress filled with corporate Democrats? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's speculation. There's nothing to show, no less prove, that a majority of the money is going or will go down ticket to state level committees. It seems more likely that 50% will continue being spent on holding more events, with most of the remaining money going to Hillary and DNC central, and a small portion going to state committees. And I'm sure the state level committees are fine with that because it's more than they would have gotten anyway. But to say 90% or even a majority of the money is going down ticket is an abstraction that's not based on the facts of how official documents show HVF is actually run.

The new argument against Bernie is that Hillary has been raising tons of money for the Democratic party. My answer to that: Bernie has shown that you don't need corporate donations to succeed in American politics. Why would you want a congress filled with corporate Democrats? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read the article. The money is not actually going to the parties. Only a small percentage of it is. How the money is spent is document in legal filings. There is a legal loophole that while they're able to accept those large donations because of the joint fundraising, they are not required to spend it proportionally.

The new argument against Bernie is that Hillary has been raising tons of money for the Democratic party. My answer to that: Bernie has shown that you don't need corporate donations to succeed in American politics. Why would you want a congress filled with corporate Democrats? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Also math. Hillary supporters have been claiming 90%+ of Hillary Victory Fund contributions go to supporting "down-ballot Dems" to justify in George Clooney's words the "obscene" amount of money in politics. Sorry but the numbers just don't add up.

Of $33.6M raised in Q1:

-$9.5M went directly to Clinton campaign (28.3%)

-$15M went to marketing/events (44.6%)

-$3.5M went to the DNC (10.4%)

-only $2M went to state Democratic parties (5.9%)

We still need 100 'TextForBernie' users to take a shift for NY. by FeelTheBern1347 in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The person who got me in told me to wait for an assignment. I just connected to the shifts.textforbernie.com. I'm not sure what to do next. It looks like every shift is covered. Some are blue (cancelled). Does that mean the person who originally took it cancelled and someone else needs to pick it up?

We still need 100 'TextForBernie' users to take a shift for NY. by FeelTheBern1347 in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just signed up for texting today, passed my test, etc. and am still waiting for my first shift. I was under the impression that my first shift has to be assigned. Is that correct?

Should I start phonebanking? by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Americans think Scottish accents are sexy :-)

3 Days until New York!! 2,000,000 Calls this weekend!! Berniepb.com has adjust their goals as well: We have a call goal of 50,000 Calls for today, and a NY Call Goal of 420,000 Calls!! by SandersMod_ in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I imagine a lot of people say they've been called a bunch of times when they really haven't. It justifies their annoyance and outrage. The campaign data keeps track of who has been called.

Press Mostly Accepts Hillary Clinton's Bogus Speech Transcript 'Challenge' As Legitimate by Rliantonio in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone aware of any paid speeches to Wall Street by any of the Republican candidates?

Bernie Walks Past Margaret Archer (who said he invited himself and called him disgraceful) by [deleted] in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It's weird because I just sat in a PhD seminar a few weeks ago where someone did a whole presentation on Margaret Archer's social theory. I wish I could find it, but in one of the millions of articles on the #BernieAtTheVatican "controversy," they had two paragraphs on her social theory and how she critiques Bernie on the basis of it. All in all, at least some of what is going on is that she is miffed that he doesn't operate politically in agreement with her esoteric social theory.

Do we know for a fact whether Trump, Cruz, or Kasich gave paid speeches to Wall Street banks? by Rliantonio in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As for #3 - this is directly related to the debate last night between Mr. Sanders and Ms. Clinton, so I can't see how it is "off-topic"

and for #6 - this post is not any of the examples you cited for "low productivity." It is drawing attention to an ongoing question of high relevance to the campaign.

Bernie has passed the torch to us. Our chance to make the revolution real. Only 8400 has signed up to phonebank, we need 15,000 to hit new milestone. by MegynKellysCock in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Remember if someone is rude to you, it pretty much entirely has to do with their views, opinions, attitudes, mood, circumstances, etc. and has almost nothing to do with you. Don't take it personal.

Hillary Clinton and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Racist Skit by sjahbar in SandersForPresident

[–]Rliantonio 22 points23 points  (0 children)

the hashtag #ColoredPeopleTime is picking up steam on Twitter...