Or maybe they do. For one, this gives you a lot more "connection" to the campaign if you can point to the screen and say "that is my ad" instead of "I made a small donation to the people who run the fund that bought this ad".
Two, politically, it's also an interesting move, because it puts actual people behind the ad campaign instead of some anonymous organisation. We will know when we see the PR in the mainstream press. If they play their cards right, the mainstream media might well write "thousands of people bought ads to protest the FISA act" or something like that. Which, of course, is a lot more headlines material than "some protest organisation protests FISA, as they did before".
This has a great deal of appeal to me. I intend to both buy ads in my own market and to participate in some strategic primaries with candidates who have made a commitment to the 4th Amendment.
I like the theme of this ad, the whole idea that Senators, Congressmen, corrupt telcos and abusive Executive Branches cannot get away with what they're doing because those that oppose them are not going to give up.
I agree. A vigilant citizenry is essential for a republican form of government to work. When our representative officials cease to actually represent our interests, we must exert pressure to bring them back in line.
Sounds like a scam to me. Poor effort... Ask for money... Maybe you all will get lucky and see an improved effort after you send your money. Or, someone will collect your money and spend it in whatever fashion they like.
Actually, you are directly purchasing the ad. None of the money goes to the Get FISA Right group.
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Don't the 28 Democrats who voted against it deserve some credit?
Yes, they do! The group that put together the ad has a "thank-spank" campaign. You can go on http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5176/t/3504/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=33 to look up your Senators. Then you can email them to either thank them or "spank" them for their vote.
Or maybe they do. For one, this gives you a lot more "connection" to the campaign if you can point to the screen and say "that is my ad" instead of "I made a small donation to the people who run the fund that bought this ad".
Two, politically, it's also an interesting move, because it puts actual people behind the ad campaign instead of some anonymous organisation. We will know when we see the PR in the mainstream press. If they play their cards right, the mainstream media might well write "thousands of people bought ads to protest the FISA act" or something like that. Which, of course, is a lot more headlines material than "some protest organisation protests FISA, as they did before".
This has a great deal of appeal to me. I intend to both buy ads in my own market and to participate in some strategic primaries with candidates who have made a commitment to the 4th Amendment.
Ok, I'll bite. What kind of ad will $5 buy? Where will it run, in your church newsletter?
For example, $6 will put the ad in Cleveland on Headline News or CNBC.
I like the theme of this ad, the whole idea that Senators, Congressmen, corrupt telcos and abusive Executive Branches cannot get away with what they're doing because those that oppose them are not going to give up.
I agree. A vigilant citizenry is essential for a republican form of government to work. When our representative officials cease to actually represent our interests, we must exert pressure to bring them back in line.
Sounds like a scam to me. Poor effort... Ask for money... Maybe you all will get lucky and see an improved effort after you send your money. Or, someone will collect your money and spend it in whatever fashion they like.
Actually, you are directly purchasing the ad. None of the money goes to the Get FISA Right group.