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Some people are getting upset (Original Post) BeyondGeography May 2019 OP
It's always the Democrats responsibility to clean up after Republicans. Cracklin Charlie May 2019 #1
Yes, and then our reward is to step aside for another Republican BeyondGeography May 2019 #2
Like acknowledging that they are not our friends Bettie May 2019 #12
I do not know the answer. Cracklin Charlie May 2019 #19
Cool. Now show us the sign cursing out the Republicans for getting us into this mess StarfishSaver May 2019 #3
I think that sentiment is implicit in the sign. cwydro May 2019 #5
No, it's not implicit at all. StarfishSaver May 2019 #6
Oh okay. cwydro May 2019 #8
Not in the least. TwilightZone May 2019 #13
Stupidity personified (actually, signified) :) FreepFryer May 2019 #4
Sorry, but in the immortal words of Al Sharpton BeyondGeography May 2019 #7
You're wrong... Wounded Bear May 2019 #9
Sorry...time flies BeyondGeography May 2019 #11
Not when your kid, "Republic" is tied to the Donkey's back. (nt) FreepFryer May 2019 #14
None of that matters in the slightest BeyondGeography May 2019 #15
Nonsense. Call for impeachment, yes (did you even bother to read my post?) but... FreepFryer May 2019 #17
Obviously a sign-maker who has not done their research. egduj May 2019 #10
Wow! H2O Man May 2019 #16
It serves a good purpose even though I believe lunatica May 2019 #18

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
1. It's always the Democrats responsibility to clean up after Republicans.
Mon May 20, 2019, 05:02 PM
May 2019

Always.

They are certainly being more obvious this time around.

I got a sign idea:

Republicans: stop electing thieves and incompetents to high office!

BeyondGeography

(39,369 posts)
2. Yes, and then our reward is to step aside for another Republican
Mon May 20, 2019, 05:07 PM
May 2019

Rinse, lather, repeat. As I don’t see any epiphanies happening anytime soon, maybe it’s time to start thinking differently about our tactics re. our “friends from across the aisle.”

Bettie

(16,090 posts)
12. Like acknowledging that they are not our friends
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:41 PM
May 2019

but rather an entire party of bullies and scammers who can not be trusted.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
19. I do not know the answer.
Mon May 20, 2019, 07:42 PM
May 2019

As I vividly remember my parents and grandparents ranting the same rants.

It has always been thus.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
8. Oh okay.
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:28 PM
May 2019

IF they’re addressing it to Dems and not to the thugs ruining our country...it is implicit (even OBVIOUS) who the thugs are.

Seems clear to me.

But whatever. Ymmv.

TwilightZone

(25,467 posts)
13. Not in the least.
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:49 PM
May 2019

It's the same tired nonsense attacking Democrats by implying that they're not "doing something" when they quite clearly are. It's equally as tiresome that they're the only ones held to any standards at all.

FreepFryer

(7,077 posts)
4. Stupidity personified (actually, signified) :)
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:13 PM
May 2019

Attacking Democrats for not having already begun impeachment proceedings is entitlement wrapped in ahistorical error, with a side of disrespect for the rule of law.

Remember, Watergate took place in June, 1972 and the impeachment hearings began in February, 1974. At the start, Nixon's approval was above 60%. By the time enough Republicans were on board in the Congress, impeachment was underway. It took time to accomplish a real and lasting political tectonic shift.

Stop being entitled and start being practical.

Call for impeachment, yes - I do so frequently - but don't attack Democrats as 'pussyfooting' or weak, or using 'kid gloves' because they are the only party left defending the rule of law.

We must work for the outcome, not merely insist on it while stamping our feet, petulant and entitled.

BeyondGeography

(39,369 posts)
7. Sorry, but in the immortal words of Al Sharpton
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:23 PM
May 2019

Sometimes you have to slap the donkey.

The Trump campaign started meeting with Russians and Wikileaks about three years ago and documented incidents of obstruction happened in early 2017. Trump is now in full stonewall mode (also impeachable). What does your timeline look like?

Wounded Bear

(58,647 posts)
9. You're wrong...
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:32 PM
May 2019

Trump's people have been meeting with Russians since about 20 years ago.

His campaign was meeting with Russians more like 3-4 years ago. 1-2 years before the election.

FreepFryer

(7,077 posts)
14. Not when your kid, "Republic" is tied to the Donkey's back. (nt)
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:50 PM
May 2019

21 months from the Watergate arrests to the start of impeachment. Over 2 years to resignation.

How long ago did the Mueller Report come out?

History, political timing, and context matters.

BeyondGeography

(39,369 posts)
15. None of that matters in the slightest
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:57 PM
May 2019

The absence of Republican support is all that matters to leadership right now. The case for opening an inquiry is there. That's why we're having this discussion.

FreepFryer

(7,077 posts)
17. Nonsense. Call for impeachment, yes (did you even bother to read my post?) but...
Mon May 20, 2019, 06:59 PM
May 2019

Attacking Democrats now makes zero sense.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
18. It serves a good purpose even though I believe
Mon May 20, 2019, 07:05 PM
May 2019

that the Democrats are doing the right thing regarding the process. It expresses the anger that we feel about what Trump and the Republicans are doing. It serves to wake up the people who aren’t involved. The more pressure to uphold the law the more pressure the Democrats and everyone else will feel.

It shows that we’re really getting angry.

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