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September 19th, 2011

It will take you less than thirty seconds! Thank you for participating. Now that former FBI Director Louis Freeh and former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge are officially on board, and now that Sen. Reid has pledged support for online poker legislation, let's reach out to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi again, with this update:

- Send a prefilled, editable pro-poker Twitter message HERE.
- Try to wait at least an hour, then send another Twitter message HERE.
- Like the FB page HERE (you can unlike when done if you wish), then like the post HERE.
- Post and like pro-poker comments HERE.
- Send a prefilled tweet promoting today's action plan HERE.
- Please follow the daily action plan on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

Please reply in this thread with tweeted, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. The past 25 actions have generated triple-digit participation, so let's keep it growing. Thanks!
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If you wish to do more today, let's continue to reach out to the deficit super committee. Here's the list:

Republicans

Representatives:
Co-Chair -- Jeb Hensarling: Facebook Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Dave Camp: Facebook Facebook Contact
Fred Upton: Facebook Facebook Contact

Senators:
Rob Portman: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact (site set to censor the word poker)
Jon Kyl: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (actively deletes pro-poker posts) Contact
Patrick Toomey: Facebook Facebook (second site was actively deleting pro-poker posts, but now appears to be allowing them to stay)Contact

Democrats

Representatives:
James Clyburn: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (first site set to censor the word poker) Facebook (second site permits direct posting) Contact
Xavier Becerra: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact
Chris Van Hollen: Facebook Contact

Senators:
Co-Chair -- Patty Murray: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Max Baucus: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact (it's not Rep. Spencer Bachus, so please don't blast him! (site set to censor the word poker)
John Kerry: Facebook Facebook Contact

done

Done with all but the second tweet. I'll do that a little later, as instructed. :-)

Done!

September 20, 2011

It will take you less than thirty seconds! The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has asked for Facebook and Twitter questions for today's jobs forum. As this is the committee that will hear HR 2366, let's hit this one good. We want them to hear from lots of us.

The forum is at 2:30 pm ET, so try to get this entire plan done by then. If you cannot, let's still send these out throughout the day -- it will help us to show support within this important committee for our position.

- Send a prefilled, editable pro-poker Twitter message HERE. (Verify that your Twitter account is not set to private.)
- Try to wait at least an hour (but send prior to that if necessary to get it sent by 2 pm ET), then send another Twitter message HERE.
- Like the FB page HERE (you can unlike when done if you wish), then post and like pro-poker comments HERE.
- Send a prefilled tweet promoting today's action plan HERE.
- Follow the daily action plan on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

Please reply in this thread with tweeted, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. Please also consider revising your profile location to indicate support for the action thread. The past 26 actions have generated triple-digit participation, so let's keep it growing. Thanks!

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If you wish to do more today, let's continue to reach out to the deficit super committee. Here's the list:

Republicans

Representatives:
Co-Chair -- Jeb Hensarling: Facebook Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Dave Camp: Facebook Facebook Contact
Fred Upton: Facebook Facebook Contact

Senators:
Rob Portman: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact (site set to censor the word poker)
Jon Kyl: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (actively deletes pro-poker posts) Contact
Patrick Toomey: Facebook Facebook (second site was actively deleting pro-poker posts, but now appears to be allowing them to stay)Contact

Democrats

Representatives:
James Clyburn: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (first site set to censor the word poker) Facebook (second site permits direct posting) Contact
Xavier Becerra: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact
Chris Van Hollen: Facebook Contact

Senators:
Co-Chair -- Patty Murray: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Max Baucus: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact (it's not Rep. Spencer Bachus, so please don't blast him! (site set to censor the word poker)
John Kerry: Facebook Facebook Contact

Done.

We hit 250 likes today! Well done all.

done! can't wait for legalized online poker up in here

1/2 done.

Tweeted and facebooked!

fully done

Well done all!

September 21 & September 22, 2011

Given the events of this morning, plus the fact that the E&C hearing just concluded, let's start tomorrow's action early.

Let's tell the Justice Department that ALL player funds held by Full Tilt Poker rightfully belong to the players. We can do this in less than 30 seconds.

- Send a prefilled, editable pro-poker Twitter message HERE. (Verify that your Twitter account is not set to private.)
- Try to wait at least an hour, then send another Twitter message HERE.
- Like the FB page HERE (you can unlike when done if you wish), then like the pro-poker comment HERE.
- Return to the main pageHERE to post and like pro-poker comments. Either cut-and-paste the following, or write your own: Funds seized from Full Tilt Poker and its processors rightfully belong to the players. Will you use all recovered funds, including those from prior payment processor seizures, to repay players? Thank you.
- Follow the daily action plan on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

Please reply in this thread with tweeted, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. Please also consider revising your profile location to indicate support for the action thread. The past 27 actions have generated triple-digit participation, so let's keep it growing. Thanks!

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If you wish to do more, let's call the Justice Department and share our thoughts on the FTP situation. Some contact info:

- Department of Justice Main Switchboard: (202) 514-2000
-Office of the Attorney General Public Comment Line: (202) 353-1555
-Office of the Attorney General: (202) 514-2001

The DoJ testified to Congress their opinion that Americans are not breaking federal law in playing (they believe sites themselves are not lawful, though): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTvd8...outu.be&t=2m8s.

Some tips:

- If you do not wish to identify yourself as a poker player, perhaps refer to yourself as a poker enthusiast or something like that.
- If you wish to state that you have a balance locked up on a site but prefer not to mention that you have played the game online for money, simply do not volunteer the extra information. State that you have money locked up on a site and leave it at that.
- I am not a lawyer, so please do not construe any of this as legal advice.

Morning of September 20, 2011

If you haven't done this yet, please go ahead and do this one. It will take you less than thirty seconds! The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has asked for Facebook and Twitter questions for today's jobs forum. As this is the committee that will hear HR 2366, let's hit this one good. We want them to hear from lots of us.

The forum is at 2:30 pm ET, so try to get this entire plan done by then. If you cannot, let's still send these out throughout the day -- it will help us to show support within this important committee for our position.

- Send a prefilled, editable pro-poker Twitter message HERE.
- Try to wait at least an hour (but send prior to that if necessary to get it sent by 2 pm ET), then send another Twitter message HERE.
- Like the FB page HERE (you can unlike when done if you wish), then post and like pro-poker comments HERE.
- Send a prefilled tweet promoting today's action plan HERE.
- Follow the daily action plan on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

So if I'm reading this right, if we're trying to get online poker adopted through the "super committee" then we should have an answer by Thanksgiving? Obviously, it won't be implemented right away, but they must at least come up with a plan and vote on it by November 23rd correct?

Wow... Liking the DOJ felt dirty... if even for a few seconds..

September 22, 2011

It will take you less than thirty seconds! Let's tell the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that we demand legislation for online poker in the U.S. As this is the committee that will hear HR 2366, let's hit this one good. We want them to hear from lots of us.

- Send a prefilled, editable pro-poker Twitter message HERE.
- Try to wait at least an hour (but send prior to that if necessary), then send another Twitter message HERE.
- Like the FB page HERE (you can unlike when done if you wish), then like the pro-poker comment HERE.
- Return to the main page HERE to post and like pro-poker comments.

- Send a prefilled tweet promoting today's action plan HERE.
- Follow the daily action plan on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

Please reply in this thread with tweeted, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. The past 28 actions have generated triple-digit participation (over 330 participants yesterday), so let's keep it growing. Thanks!

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If you wish to do more today, let's continue to reach out to the deficit super committee. Here's the list:

Republicans

Representatives:
Co-Chair -- Jeb Hensarling: Facebook Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Dave Camp: Facebook Facebook Contact
Fred Upton: Facebook Facebook Contact

Senators:
Rob Portman: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact (site set to censor the word poker)
Jon Kyl: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (actively deletes pro-poker posts) Contact
Patrick Toomey: Facebook Facebook (second site was actively deleting pro-poker posts, but now appears to be allowing them to stay)Contact

Democrats

Representatives:
James Clyburn: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (first site set to censor the word poker) Facebook (second site permits direct posting) Contact
Xavier Becerra: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact
Chris Van Hollen: Facebook Contact

Senators:
Co-Chair -- Patty Murray: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Max Baucus: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact (it's not Rep. Spencer Bachus, so please don't blast him!) (site set to censor the word poker)
John Kerry: Facebook Facebook Contact

Done (waiting a bit for 2nd tweet)

Did it!

Sept 22nd - Done!

September 23, 2011

"We the People" Poker Petition to President Obama

We the People is a new addition to the White House website that allows Americans to petition the Obama Administration on a range of issues. Per the site, if a petition gets enough support, White House staff will review it, ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response.

This is a great way for us to ensure the administration hears from the poker community, so let’s all take a moment to sign the petition electronically.

The site is getting a lot of traffic, so you may get either a site is under maintenance or a 404 not found message. Just try it a few times and you'll get through. Even with this slight delay, it should take less than one minute to complete:

- Go HERE and click "CREATE AN ACCOUNT."
- The site will send a confirmation email. Click on the link in that email to continue.
- Click "? SIGN THIS PETITION" to vote (if you are not redirected automatically, go HERE to vote).
- Send a prefilled, editable Twitter message to invite others to sign this petition HERE.
- Send a prefilled tweet promoting today's action plan HERE.

Please reply in this thread with signed, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. The past 29 actions have generated triple-digit participation, so let's keep it growing. Thanks!

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If you wish to do more today, let's continue to reach out to the deficit super committee. Here's the list:

Republicans

Representatives:
Co-Chair -- Jeb Hensarling: Facebook Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Dave Camp: Facebook Facebook Contact
Fred Upton: Facebook Facebook Contact

Senators:
Rob Portman: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact (site set to censor the word poker)
Jon Kyl: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (actively deletes pro-poker posts) Contact
Patrick Toomey: Facebook Facebook (second site was actively deleting pro-poker posts, but now appears to be allowing them to stay)Contact

Democrats

Representatives:
James Clyburn: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment (first site set to censor the word poker) Facebook (second site permits direct posting) Contact
Xavier Becerra: Facebook Facebook post on which we can commentContact
Chris Van Hollen: Facebook Contact

Senators:
Co-Chair -- Patty Murray: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact
Max Baucus: Facebook Facebook post on which we can comment Contact (it's not Rep. Spencer Bachus, so please don't blast him!) (site set to censor the word poker)
John Kerry: Facebook Facebook Contact

Done... sucks I can't sign the petition.

Done!

Weekend of September 24th, 2011

Facebook Live is hosting a live discussion with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan on Monday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET. The focus is on efforts to address the U.S. economy and how technology is changing the way government works.

It sounds custom-made for some pro-poker posts and will take less than thirty seconds!

- Click I'm attending HERE, then like the pro-poker comment HERE.
- Return to the main page HERE to post and like pro-poker comments.

Please reply in this thread with liked, done, etc. to encourage others to participate. The past 30 actions have generated triple-digit participation, so let's keep it growing. Thanks!

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If you wish to do more today, let's continue action on the We the People Poker Petition to President Obama:

We the People is a new addition to the White House website that allows Americans to petition the Obama Administration on a range of issues. Per the site, if a petition gets enough support, White House staff will review it, ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response.

This is a great way for us to ensure the administration hears from the poker community, so let’s all take a moment to sign the petition electronically.

The site is getting a lot of traffic, so you may get either a site is under maintenance or a 404 not found message. Just try it a few times and you'll get through. Even with this slight delay, it should take less than one minute to complete:

- Go HERE and click CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
- The site will send a confirmation email. Click on the link in that email to continue.
- Click ? SIGN THIS PETITION to vote (if you are not redirected automatically, go HERE to vote).
- Send a prefilled, editable Twitter message to invite others to sign this petition HERE.
- Be sure to tell your friends and family about this.

Done.