Thread by @bzdug

It sure crept up fast, but today is the 50th episode of my podcast @bzlistening!

From now until the March 17th #OHPrimary, I'll be devoting the show to @BernieSanders and the #NotMeUs movement here in Cleveland.

Today, my journey into canvassing.

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bzdug.com/podcast/not-bz…

Initially, I thought I’d make this episode all about #MyBernieStory, how I first became aware of him, and what his platform means to me.

Instead, I decided I’d kick things off by talking about the my first weekend canvassing.

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I am aiming to dispel a dirty line of attack that calls us cult-like, or even Trumpian. I want to do a little myth-busting thing here, which I think will be a regular part of any discussion about Sanders in the days to come.

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None of us talked about how much we liked Bernie as a person, or identified with his story.

So what brought 15 people out to canvas on an unseasonably (and disturbingly) warm Sunday in February?

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"I believe health care is a human right"
"We need a green new deal"
"Economic justice"
"Prison reform"
"Ending endless wars".

It's 100% about the platform, not the person.

And the platform is the antithesis of Trumpism in every conceivable way.
#NotMeUs

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I hope you enjoy the episode. My hope is to articulate the case for Bernie better than I think I can through writing.

If you disagree with me, I hope you'll consider reaching out and join me on a new segment "Let's take it offline" I'm brining to the show.

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Shout out to @devorahp84 for the work she's doing as a Victory Captain here in Cleveland Heights, and for sharing her story.

As well as all the volunteers I shared the day with. Nice to be following some locals on Twitter (@amywagrrr @dina_farone)

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Thanks to @IwriteOK for letting this fledgling rando podcaster interview him. More importantly for planting the word Solidarity into my brain. That is a word that comes up a lot in this podcast episode.

Solidarity and a twitter thread of yours are a part of this episode...

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I read @DelVaaca's reply to a tweet yours, and then this thread he posted, and out of solidarity I dedicated my canvasing to him.

Instead of talking about why I support Bernie, I read out this thread.

And then I was crying in front of strangers.

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https://twitter.com/DelVaaca/status/1231455520504107008

Thank you so much for listening.

Whoever you are, I’m fighting for you.

Stay strong.

Let’s do this.

#NotMeUs #BernieWillWin

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In case this blows up, here's my soundcloud:
events.berniesanders.com

@bzlistening @BernieSanders Also, shout out to @MMFlint, proud to know I share a platform with you. Everyone should be listening to his podcast.

And go start a podcast with @Anchor, it's free and insanely easy.