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Re: Change.org Round 2 Voting -- Official Thread

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Originally Posted by VaeVictis (Post 116493)

Thinking strategically here...

I'm sure we've all noticed that there are two pot issues in the top fifteen (as well as an "end the drug war" idea). Is there any way to get the second pot idea disqualified? An idea with the same goal is already in first place, so it seems like the second pot idea is just taking up space. I can see it being unfair, but the two goals are virtually one in the same.

Thoughts?

Exactly what i was thinking.

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yo!!! why did it go from 14th to 15th!!!

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^^ We are in striking distance. Even though we are around 900 down, the 5 ideas above us are kind of slowing down. If we can just get as much attention to our cause, then we should pass them. I have been emailing and messaging out to several networking sites and I can see the great work others are doing.

Don't give up.

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Started running some Google Ads for relevant keywords. Too early to call how effective they will be, but I will update you guys if I see a decent traffic volume.

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Originally Posted by JustRun (Post 116586)

Started running some Google Ads for relevant keywords. Too early to call how effective they will be, but I will update you guys if I see a decent traffic volume.

Do you have a facebook? We have like $250 of free coupons on our accounts. Something to tap into. Drop Mo an email, anyone who is interested.

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I talked to a few co-workers today, I got their e-mails and their support! I will send them an e-mail to the link ASAP.

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We're in 14th place with only 800 votes to go. Keep e-mailing your friends and family and ask them to do the same! We have 5 days to go!

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We need to do some aggresive marketing. I will email the president of my university Hispanic Business Association Club and to get the words out to the members by email.

But I need a set of instructions, videos, our goals to place top 10, etc.
If a good writer on this board will do this for me that would be great.

How about someone make a facebook page for the second round for change.org and maybe we could all join to get the word out.

Re: Change.org Round 2 Voting -- Official Thread

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Originally Posted by windex317 (Post 116612)

Search the forum, there are many resources within our DAP forum.

For starters you can use this:

VOTE FOR THE DREAM ACT!!

For DREAM Act students and Allies! – CHANGE.ORG
Change.org has pledged to pass on the top 10 ideas on their site to Obama on Inauguration day. They have implemented a two-round voting system, round one ended on January 1st. After over 7,000 ideas and 250,000 votes the DREAM Act idea finished in 8th place with a whopping 2219 votes!

Round 2 began on January 5th, the 10 ideas with the most votes will be presented at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. as the "Top 10 Ideas for America." In addition to getting the ideas to Obama, change.org has pledged to form a national campaign for each of the issues. They have promised the support of their partners and their over 200,000 members!

Voting ENDS January 15th!!!

Please pass this link on to your friends and family.

http://www.change.org/ideas/view/pass_the_dream_act_now

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Originally Posted by windex317 (Post 116612)

I'm not sure how good this is, but I forwarded this to a bunch of people. You guys can use it if you'd like. I kinda just plagiarized from the first few lines from the home page.

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On October 24 2007, a 52-44 Senate majority voted in favor of debating the immigration reform bill, The D.R.E.A.M Act, but fell short of the required 60 votes to motion for cloture. For now, the DREAM continues to elude thousands of students in New York and around the country. Many of these students were brought to this country at a tender age. They have assimilated with the American Language and culture. They have gone through our public school systems, many with outstanding academics. They have dreams of becoming Doctors, lawyers, and engineers. But they are hindered by the status inherited from their parents as "illegals" or "undocumented". As we approach a shift in the white house, many see favorable conditions for the Dream Act to arise again, and this time succeed. Activists are organizing, and working towards the cause day and night. One of our short term goals, is to have D.R.E.A.M featured as one of the Top 10 ideas on Change.org before President-elect Obama's inauguration.

http://www.change.org/ideas/view/pass_the_dream_act_now

The top 10 ideas will be presented to the Obama administration January 16, 2009. This exposure is very important. I hope you and your colleagues will take a minute to register a vote, endorse, and share this important cause. Any type of support would be appreciated. The lives of thousands of hardworking students will be affected by this bill.

For more ways to support Dream, please visit the active forums on Dreamact.info

Thanks!

I also edited this video of various clips of dream related videos on youtube. Chex it out!

http://vimeo.com/2767576