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Jim Sayers's avatar

Thank you for this advice, Barry. It is easy to feel defeated and that our efforts are futile out her in the hinterlands. Your words of encouragement mean a lot.

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Barry Piatt's avatar

Thank you, Jim! Your efforts are vital if democracy is to be saved. Thank you for your work!

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Sandy Sponcil's avatar

Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Very helpful.

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Barry Piatt's avatar

You are most welcome. Thank you for what you are doing to help save democracy in America!

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thanks for the encouragement, Barry. Days like yesterday give me new energy to keep plugging away.

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Barry Piatt's avatar

It was so encouraging to see! And all across the country!

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Virginia Traxler's avatar

I agree with Jim about your encouragement, Barry. It feels like I call day after day and get the same responses. It is difficult to keep doing it. Thanks for your cheerleading. It is helpful.

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Barry Piatt's avatar

Thanks for your perseverance.

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Marcy Russell's avatar

FYI. I made a call to my local Grassley office per the Signalgate topic when it first blew up. Staffer agreed with my complaint that his public response was “ insufficient “ at best. Apparently even some of the most devout are displeased. 😏

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Connie Taylor's avatar

I have been emailing all three of my non-representatives daily since February 1. No responses from None...I mean Nunn. And only canned word salad from the other two. Yet I persevere and will continue to. Thanks for what you are doing, Barry! It's important!

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Barry Piatt's avatar

It might be time to add an additional approach. A visit to a local office, or a phone call to the Chief of Staff. If you are a constituent, hearing you and replying to you are a big part of their job. Remember, they work for you.

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Connie Taylor's avatar

It was interesting today to see a message on Grassley's page after sending my message that because of a high volume of phone calls, to use the email system!

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Barry Piatt's avatar

I’d thank them for their views and do both. They’d love to get fewer phone calls.

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