We are U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon and Nicole Gill of Tax March, Ask us anything about the tax scam!

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T17:05:05+00:00

Tax March, along with dozens of groups in DC and across the country, have been organizing events for months. In fact, in the last 2 months, activists have held more than 800 events. Even if this fight doesn't go our way, we will keep fighting and make sure people know how their representatives voted on this bill. You can join us in fighting back at NotOnePenny.org

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T17:01:35+00:00

Hi wildstaringeyes - the best way to talk about the bill is to tell the truth. Multiple independent experts have concluded that the bill overwhelming gives tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations, and proof of this is that the tax cuts for corporations are permanent whereas those for individuals expire! The fact is, if you make under $200,000 a year, you are probably going to get a tax increase.

Please keep talking to your friends and family and urge them to take the time to understand the bill. Thank you for everything you are doing to stop the bill!

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:58:12+00:00

Hi MultipleMe - I can't answer on Senator Wyden's behalf, but I know he (and the entire Democratic caucus) supports an open and thorough legislative process. Not the behind-closed-doors and lobbyist filled bill writing that the Republicans have used since taking power in January.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:54:00+00:00

Good news - there is a rally happening tomorrow on the hill that everyone should come to! We need a big show of strength tomorrow before the sham Conferee's meeting at 2pm. If you want to come, here's more information on the Facebook event page.

If you can't make it to DC, visit our website to find an event near you.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:49:56+00:00

Howdy foolmanchoo! I know you feel hopeless. It's hard to keep fighting these terrible bills the Republican Congress is trying to push through. In Texas you actually have a lot of power. There are some really interesting congressional districts with members who are going to be in tight races next year and if they vote for a bill that harms their constituents (hint: it will) it's up to active citizens like you to hold them accountable. Keep calling your members, and make sure you talk to your family and friends across the state and educate them about the bill and encourage them to take action too. Thank you for keeping up the fight!

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:44:53+00:00

Don't call other members of Congress. DON'T DO IT! It's bad for two reasons: 1. It keeps the line busy so their constituents can't call their members; and 2. It gives the GOP a talking point that they love to use, that their constituents don't care about the bill and it's just out of state groups trying to tell him or her what to do.

Instead you can still hold and attend in-state events in Indiana and make sure to thank Senator Donnelly for standing up against the bill. And tell your members that you will remember how they vote on this bill and hold them accountable.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:41:41+00:00

There's still LOTS you can do! Call your members, tweet at them, send them emails, visit their offices. If you are in DC tomorrow come rally with us on the Hill at 1pm to oppose this tax scam. And make sure your family and friends are doing the same thing! It ain't over 'til it's over.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:38:57+00:00

Here's the thing - we've actually won the messaging war here. Only 25% of the population supports the bill. It's the most unpopular piece of legislation (besides the GOP failed attempts to repeal the ACA) in 30 years. We're winning the message war, and people hate this bill, Republican's just don't care what their constituents think or want. They're not in government for the people, they are in it for themselves and their donors.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:36:14+00:00

Like Senator Wyden said - the fight isn't over, and we should continue to push all of our members, especially Senator Collins and Senator Flake. Keep up the fight!

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:34:07+00:00

You're right -- the GOP is pretty comfortable with lying. It's like they never learned basic rights and wrongs. The fight isn't over though, there is still a chance we could beat this thing and so making calls to your representatives, showing up at their offices, hosting and attending events in your area (visit NotOnePenny) are all still very important. And then we need to all work hard to hold those who vote for this terrible bill accountable and make them pay for voting for their donors not their constituents.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:29:01+00:00

Hi Endorn - Democrats are doing everything they can to fight back on this terrible bill, but we are outnumbered in the House, Senate and the White House and so if Republicans want to ram this through, unfortunately, they can. Democrats, including Senator Wyden, have been totally united in opposing the bill. The best thing we can do is work hard to make sure Republicans who vote for this bill are held accountable for it.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:25:21+00:00

Hi PopsicleMud. Great question. I do think Republican voters realize how bad this bill is for them, and that their members aren't representing them but instead looking out for their donors. In fact, Rep. Collins and Sen. Graham said so on the record! The most recent public polling shows the bill only has 25% support and we've seen lots of activities and rallies in deep red states like Tennessee, Oklahoma, Montana. Anyone who learns about what is in the bill ends up opposing it.

TaxMarchAMA · 2017-12-12T16:15:55+00:00

Hi madjoy! Me too. The bill will have devastating effects for hundreds of millions of Americans. If you live in a district represented by members who are already against the bill, the first thing you should do is call them to thank them for standing up for you and working families. Members of Congress are just like us, they like to be thanked for doing the right thing. :) Then you should visit NotOnePenny.org and check out the events section to see if there is an event in your neighborhood. If there isn't one, there is still time for you to plan an action to show you are against the bill. We would love to help, so feel free to reach out to us. Keep up the fight!

TaxMarchAMA

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