Rachel Maddow Segment on Michigan: To Michigan DUers

[vaberella]

Rachel is not asking this. I am asking the following because I'm curious.

What is being done to counter act the actions of the Governor by the citizenry? We know in Wisconsin, these sorts of actions has galvanized the citizenry to counter act the Governor and his recount is imminent.

But what is being done in Michigan? I haven't heard much mobilization and or a recall of the man. Because this is out of control.

[vaberella]

1. Any comments...

[GKirk]

2. sadly it started with

Jennifer Granholm and her take over of Detroit schools.

[Motown_Johnny]

3. We can't start collecting signatures for Snyder's recall until July 1st

so right now it is in an organizing phase.

I was at that rally in Lansing that you just saw some video of on Rachel's show. There were booths set up at every major entrance point where you were asked to sign in and give contact information, in preparation for the recall drive.

I was carrying a sign, one side said to "Reclaim Michigan Recall Snyder" and I had a number of strangers come and ask me about how to recall him (luckily I had looked into it prior to this event).


So, at this point there are just protests and organizing but starting July 1st we start working on the recall.

[fredamae]

4. We Have to change laws in every

state to allow the electorate/citizens act immediately to recall/terminate terms in "certain circumstances and as a matter of last resort and measured by the gravity of the situation". I think at the very least I have learned that much from watching all of this.

[Motown_Johnny]

7. except that you need the people subject to recalls to pass these laws

good luck with that

[vaberella]

12. Will his new legislation on Birth Cert. affect recall efforts? n/t

[erinlough]

5. I subscribe to a facebook page:Working Michigan.

They are collecting signatures on petitions to send to legislators, spreading the word about protests, etc. The MEA is working and lobbying on many issues and their website, MEA.org is helpful. The ACLU in Michigan is working on a FOIA request regarding the EMF manager bills. I write my congressmen and the Governor about weekly and I have been to Lansing to protest and will be going in the next week. We have a Republican Governor, House, and Senate. Basically there is no stopping them. I will not give up hope, but our real chance will not come until the next election.

[Casandia]

8. Thanks! I just added this site to my facebook!

[vaberella]

13. Thank you so much.

Do you know of any up and coming progressive people who are running for public office in the coming years? I'm creating a site where we can push the progressive agenda to give Obama some back up in Congress. Or at least make the progressive flank stronger and with a louder voice. Please let me know.

[Casandia]

6. Rally next Wednesday in Benton Harbor 12 to 3 - recall info here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Recall-Governor-Rick-Snyder/113418962065885


and rally info:
https://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/event.php?eid=180701291976943

[vaberella]

14. Thanks so much. I'm bookmarking this to post on my Facebook. n/t

[dmr]

9. The petition to recall Snyder was filed yesterday (Monday)

This is from a thread posted Sunday in the Michigan forum.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=159x15023

http://firericksnyder.org/news-the-latest-progress
April 17, 2011

We have it

We have it. Michigan Citizens United will file a petition to Recall Governor Snyder with the State on Monday morning around 10am. This is the first step in the process and make no mistake, it's just the beginning. Once the petition is reviewed and the wording is approved, we can start to collect signatures. We plan to start collecting signatures on May 8th.

- snip -

Of course we also need more in terms of donations and humbly ask that you give what you can so that we can continue doing the work. The estimated cost of this campaign is $250 000. We're a long way from that.

To some up the requirements from here on in:

* We need 807 000 valid signatures to get the recall on the ballot this November. Due to about 20% of them standing a chance of being thrown out, we're aiming for at least 1.1 Million.
* The process for approval of the petition will take around 20 days. So we're aiming for May 8th as a starting date for collecting signatures.

[vaberella]

15. Great links...thanks. This is fantastic news.n/t

[pacalo]

10. Good luck to Michiganders -- you've already had more than your share of job losses.

[jimlup]

11. There are groups scrambling to organize a resistance

I was heartened by a rally in Ann Arbor a couple of weeks ago. I think people in Michigan are somewhat taken by surprise. Not the activists and union loyalists but the naive populace totally bought the Rick Snyder is the hero coming to rescue us meme. They are slowly awakening.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimlup/5591019854/


http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimlup/5591017598/

my favorite:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimlup/5590413735/

I've been meaning to post them but got busy. Yes, we are getting organized. Our hats are off to Wisconsin. I expect that Benton Harbor will be the site of some activism soon but I have not heard anything yet.