HR Dems for Political Action
The BIG THING this week:
Write a Postcard to Trump!
Postcard mail-in protest on March 15th
On March 15th, mail Donald Trump a postcard that publicly expresses our opposition to him. And we, in vast numbers, from all corners of the world, will overwhelm the man with his unpopularity and failure. We will show the media and the politicians what standing with him — and against us — means. And most importantly, we will bury the White House post office in pink slips, all informing Donnie that he’s fired.
No alternative fact or Russian translation will explain away our record-breaking, officially-verifiable, warehouse-filling flood of fury. Hank Aaron currently holds the record for fan mail, having received 900,000 pieces in a year. We’re setting a new record: over a million pieces in a day, with not a single nice thing to say.
So sharpen your wit, unsheathe your writing implements, and see if your sincerest ill-wishes can pierce Donald’s famously thin skin.
Then, on March 15th, mail your messages to:
President Donald Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
--Submitted by Chris Owen
Here are some up-coming ways to join like-minded people and take action in Collin County:
Sat, Mar 8 @ 10am
CCDP Resistance Roundtable ›Mon, Mar 10 @ 8:15am · Frisco Democratic Club
FDC Breakfast ›Tesla Takedown! Join a protest this coming Saturday 2p.m. at Tesla Plano, located just south of E Park, beside Highway 75. Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk. Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy.
“We got who they voted for.”
– Dan Rather
“Vote him out!”, “Do your job!” and “Answer the Question!”
– More than 200 angry constituents chanting to Keith Self, our congressman (R), at his Townhall meeting in Wylie
Call to Action: Keith Self and his Votes Against Veterans
Vickie Echols has provided the following script for this week’s focus on contacting Congressman Keith Self. Of course, tailor to the script to your personality.
Contact info to use the script in a phone call
Phone: (972) 202-4150, Collin County office
Phone: (202) 225-4201, Washington DC office
The Honorable Keith Self
U.S. House of Representatives
Collin County Office
4500 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 3500
Mckinney, TX 75070
Dear Congressman Self,
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent of Texas' 3rd Congressional District. I admire your commitment to honoring our veterans, as demonstrated by your service in the U.S. Army and continued advocacy.
However, I am deeply concerned about the recent actions of the Trump administration, particularly the "DOGE Purge," which is devastating veterans' livelihoods. Layoffs and staffing cuts at the VA are disproportionately affecting veterans who work there, leaving them jobless and further jeopardizing veterans' access to healthcare and support services. [add any personal connections to a veteran.]
I would appreciate your response on the following:
How do you plan to ensure that veterans are not unjustly affected by the ongoing staff reductions at the VA and other agencies under the DOGE initiative?
What steps are you taking to advocate for more protections for veterans in federal employment to safeguard their jobs and healthcare?
This issue demands urgent attention, and I trust that, as our representative, you will stand firm in defending the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. I look forward to your prompt response and to seeing you standing up to take the lead in protecting the well-being of those who have served.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
Here are related articles regarding the issue:
Featured Stories
WTOP (Feb 18, 2025): This Veteran Voted for Trump. Now He’s Out of a Job. – A Veteran and career civil servant loses his job with no warning, a **brutal wake-up call** to what DOGE really stands for.
WPTV News (Feb 18, 2025): Disabled Vet Laid Off from VA Job. – A disabled Veteran, once dedicated to helping fellow service members, was **fired without cause** as part of the DOGE purge.
CNN (Feb 19, 2025): Disabled Veteran Fired from Federal Job. – He served his country, then worked to support other Veterans. Now, thanks to DOGE, he’s unemployed.
Newsweek (Feb 20, 2025): He Served Four Tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. DOGE Just Fired Him. – A **combat Veteran who risked everything** for this country is **tossed aside** like he doesn’t matter.
CNN (Feb 19, 2025): Veteran’s VA Job Eliminated in DOGE Purge. – Another **VA worker fired**, while Veterans seeking care are left waiting even longer.
WTKR (Feb 19, 2025): VA Layoffs Cause Appointment Cancellations. – Veterans are **already losing access to healthcare** because VA staffing cuts are causing massive delays.
Military.com (Feb 19, 2025): VA Crisis Line Employees Fired Amid Purge. – The **people who help struggling Veterans** in crisis are **being fired**, leaving at-risk Veterans without critical mental health support.
The Bulwark (Feb 20, 2025): Musk, DOGE, and the Federal Employee Purge. – Many of the **Veterans who joined federal service** to continue their mission of serving others are now jobless.
Rolling Stone (Feb 20, 2025): Trump, Musk & DOGE—No Waste? No, Just Harm to Veterans. – The **real impact of DOGE**: gutting the support systems that **Veterans fought for and rely on**.
HR Dems Answer the Call
Thanks to the following people!
Jack Young and Jess Wade for continuing an ongoing political mail campaign.
Melody Wattenbarger, Vickie Echols and Shari Shaw for attending the Keith Self Townhall.
Vickie Echols, Sheila Levatino, Melody Wattenbarger, Jill Pendergast, Chris Owen, Norene Shore, June Ricks, Chris Maxwell and Carol Tuel for volunteering to serve on the Political Activities Committee.
You are invited to submit events, articles, ideas for articles, and political actions/accomplishments. Send to sharishaw@msn.com
