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DetlefK

(16,670 posts)
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:07 PM Mar 2025

Speaker Johnson warns Democrats they better give Trump a standing ovation next week in Congress.

https://www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson-trump-speech/

"Boy, I hope not," the speaker cautioned. "I hope they respect the decorum of the institution. It's really important."

"Everybody remembers when Nancy Pelosi ripped up his State of the Union speech right behind him. It was just disgusting," he continued. "We should respect the president. Everyone should stand and give him an ovation for what he's been able to accomplish in the first few weeks."
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Speaker Johnson warns Democrats they better give Trump a standing ovation next week in Congress. (Original Post) DetlefK Mar 2025 OP
That is NOT going to happen LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #1
They could stand and turn their backs. Magoo48 Mar 2025 #65
I know they won't and it's immature TexLaProgressive Mar 2025 #81
76 here, and I like the way you think. Magoo48 Mar 2025 #88
You beat me to it! Dulcinea Mar 2025 #126
And make Metro135 Mar 2025 #120
Johnson can f*ck right off. NotHardly Mar 2025 #111
another emasculated maga male B.See Mar 2025 #155
I would almost put money on at least one. Ursus Rex Mar 2025 #138
"YOU LIE!" moondust Mar 2025 #2
Joe Wilson (R-SuCk). Don't forget Alito's "not true" in 2010 underpants Mar 2025 #35
And the Howler Monkeys.. Bobbit & mtg.. Fuck them & Johnson. Cha Mar 2025 #90
indeed. pansypoo53219 Mar 2025 #166
Or else what, Johnson? You'll call us names? sakabatou Mar 2025 #3
Or Russia. He would probably prefer russia. mwmisses4289 Mar 2025 #78
It would have to be Russia, N. Koreans aren't white enough MagickMuffin Mar 2025 #116
Oh yes bdamomma Mar 2025 #149
I think they should just walk out as soon as he is announced. Conjuay Mar 2025 #140
Something tells me they will be sitting on their hands or not show up kimbutgar Mar 2025 #4
That is the least the Democrats should do, and if they do attend, every time the sociopath lies they should call him out JohnSJ Mar 2025 #15
... alwaysinasnit Mar 2025 #5
What is better? Empty seats are a constant interruption as the tripled name and the hand blower question everything Mar 2025 #6
That would be fine if they did that by calling out any lies he makes in realtime, but that would be a change from their JohnSJ Mar 2025 #21
Fuck that. I'd be down with a mass mooning, though, Ocelot II Mar 2025 #7
Shades of Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator". /nt artemisia1 Mar 2025 #8
Mike's been sniffing the black mold growing on the little white house he uses as a local base here. Solly Mack Mar 2025 #9
I'd stand all right - and then turn my back to it. Maybe even walk out the door. Dorothy V Mar 2025 #10
Same, only I'd also have my middle fingers raised. GoCubsGo Mar 2025 #42
My suggestion is they should all hold Ukranian and American flags. forgotmylogin Mar 2025 #109
They shouldn't fucking attend. Wingus Dingus Mar 2025 #11
Chris Murphy isn't going and is going to a MoveOn event. kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2025 #63
I saw that, I'm glad he's doing that. Wingus Dingus Mar 2025 #135
Good to hear this. riversedge Mar 2025 #137
go f**k yourself you anti-american asshole who supported the January 6th insurrection. JohnSJ Mar 2025 #12
That is the proper response right there. FalloutShelter Mar 2025 #16
Just Like Stalin ProfessorGAC Mar 2025 #13
Or maybe that synchronized clapping that Kim's suck-ups always use for "Dear Leader". EarnestPutz Mar 2025 #25
Another Fine Example ProfessorGAC Mar 2025 #44
Indeed. moondust Mar 2025 #26
How about they give you, Johnson the discomfort of tar & feathers... hlthe2b Mar 2025 #14
I think orangecrush Mar 2025 #17
Every Democrat should dress up like MTG hower monkeys. Emile Mar 2025 #18
Democrats should boycott it. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #19
Boycott or... buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2025 #24
Mike, I think you're confusing "respecting the decorum" with "Donny's fragile ego". tanyev Mar 2025 #20
All Dems Traildogbob Mar 2025 #22
When they respect the rule of law. Tootbsb Mar 2025 #23
Like MTG and Boebert did for Biden? sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 #27
We're back to "respect the office"? Retrograde Mar 2025 #28
Imagine what would happen in the British Parliament ent Bobstandard Mar 2025 #29
I'd love to see Comrade Krasnov try to withstand Question Time, Ocelot II Mar 2025 #41
Just what has he accomplished that isn't a disaster? Someone please ask him. Deuxcents Mar 2025 #30
He has killed bdamomma Mar 2025 #152
Wear MAGA hats and genuflect when Trump enters the room. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #31
Hasnt doge replace him yet? Johonny Mar 2025 #32
The only thing these fuckers are willing to hand out are bluestarone Mar 2025 #33
This president deserves no respect whatsoever. I think Democrats should boycott the event. Martin Eden Mar 2025 #34
That rich..."decorum" haha D_Master81 Mar 2025 #36
the institution that is now ignored day after day since January 20... Justice matters. Mar 2025 #49
The first Republican to sit down gets primaried Charmin One Mar 2025 #37
Translated: Charmin One Mar 2025 #38
Speaker Johnson can stick it where the sun don't shine. nolabear Mar 2025 #39
Oh, fuck off, you sniveling, little boil on the ass of humanity. GoCubsGo Mar 2025 #40
Mikey giving etiquette advice on kissing Trump's ass. highplainsdem Mar 2025 #43
Sure, they can stand, but--- IzzaNuDay Mar 2025 #45
...and drop their pants! Thunderbeast Mar 2025 #55
I certainly hope they do not. alarimer Mar 2025 #46
Must show adoration for Der Fuhrer. maveric Mar 2025 #47
Maybe they need one of those signs that say "Applause" or" Laughter" they used for the old sitcoms MichMan Mar 2025 #48
Republican decorum Norrrm Mar 2025 #50
Howler monkeys Seinan Sensei Mar 2025 #95
Stand and moon him. yellowcanine Mar 2025 #51
This is all the FauxKing imbecile deserves. bluesbassman Mar 2025 #52
OMG--i was thinking of this scene!!! LOL! thanks for posting it! nt orleans Mar 2025 #76
Fixing it for you. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2025 #104
Fuck. Him. AKwannabe Mar 2025 #53
Good luck with that. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2025 #54
LOL claudette Mar 2025 #56
I hope they have a spine and do not clap for this clown Pisces Mar 2025 #57
So do I. B.See Mar 2025 #157
Agree!! All members should stand up aeromanKC Mar 2025 #58
Just walk out in dribs and drabs . . .. hatrack Mar 2025 #59
I recommend that Democrats en masse reenact the Puritans where no_hypocrisy Mar 2025 #60
They should not even show up keepthemhonestO Mar 2025 #61
Dream on, Mickey. Dave Bowman Mar 2025 #62
Oh, REALLY, Mike Johnson? some_of_us_are_sane Mar 2025 #64
he gloms onto the new word the dickhead orange face used in his performance tantrum when he went stumbling back down orleans Mar 2025 #66
Best laugh I've had canetoad Mar 2025 #67
Eat shit, Johnson. -misanthroptimist Mar 2025 #68
Or else what? xuplate Mar 2025 #69
I've been informed that all of the Congressional Democrats as a sign of deep respect Uncle Joe Mar 2025 #70
Fuck you and your cult. SamKnause Mar 2025 #71
He'll have to content himself with a standing ovation from that guy from PA. Orrex Mar 2025 #72
Burn!!! AKwannabe Mar 2025 #172
Hey Speaker Johnson, kiss my lilly white ass! William769 Mar 2025 #73
Go fuck yourself liberalgunwilltravel Mar 2025 #74
I think they should all turn around and drop their pants. yourout Mar 2025 #75
What has he accomplished? Mblaze Mar 2025 #77
They MUST do something dramatic! RhapsodyFav Mar 2025 #79
But he also went after Putin in the same day? Lulu KC Mar 2025 #80
So, is this the same Mike Johnson who has publicly broken with the President... Paladin Mar 2025 #82
Sweet Jesus on a pogo stick... GiqueCee Mar 2025 #83
Wow. Morbius Mar 2025 #168
What is he, the Rodney Dangerfield of Presidents?? C_U_L8R Mar 2025 #84
Democrats should applaud or everything he's done to reduce the price of eggs. Renew Deal Mar 2025 #85
Borowitz? Seriously pathetic. nt Exp Mar 2025 #86
Standing and applauding a lying, traitor TNNurse Mar 2025 #87
When pigs fly. Raftergirl Mar 2025 #89
Why would Patriots clap for a Traitor to the USA. Fuck Mouse Johnson. Cha Mar 2025 #91
I'll be disappointed if a single Democrat stands. Looking at you, Fetterman. n/t. Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #92
Hey 3auld6phart Mar 2025 #93
Fluffer. Harker Mar 2025 #94
He should return to worshiping Jesus Christ instead of Donald Trump, surfered Mar 2025 #96
Don would consider failing to worship anyone but himse;lf blaspheny. Ping Tung Mar 2025 #105
respectful like MTG and her screaming at Biden WhiteTara Mar 2025 #97
Give him a standing swift kick in the ass! FirstLight Mar 2025 #98
I think it is probable that a lot of Democrats will treat him with more respect than he deserves. totodeinhere Mar 2025 #99
Dear Speaker Johnson, catbyte Mar 2025 #100
Donald Trump will be homegirl Mar 2025 #101
Yo Mikey! Go fuck yourself! ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2025 #102
or WHAT? barbtries Mar 2025 #103
The only thing standing should be their middle finger. appleannie1 Mar 2025 #106
Will Don require the Dems to reveal their navels and dance like Asshole#2 ? Ping Tung Mar 2025 #107
Hey Mike, GO FUCK YOURSELF durablend Mar 2025 #108
What did he accomplish? louis-t Mar 2025 #110
.....and we (the Democrats) are warning the Democrats in Congress that they better NOT give him a standing O. Sogo Mar 2025 #112
Uhh.. The Republicans never did for Obama. I don't think they stood at all, much less a standing ovation.. LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #113
Sure! Just like the republicans did for Joe Biden? BComplex Mar 2025 #114
I'd give him a standing ovation AverageOldGuy Mar 2025 #115
Howdy doodie is going to be very disappointed nt Javaman Mar 2025 #117
Something I've noticed about Speaker Johnson GoodRaisin Mar 2025 #118
Silence and the Cut Direct Wild blueberry Mar 2025 #119
Standing ovation? Give me a break! Jean Genie Mar 2025 #121
Well mister you can just fuck right off 4TheArts Mar 2025 #122
He cannot be serious! Katinfl Mar 2025 #123
My preference would be for the Dems to boycott the speech - DON"T NORMALIZE this traitorous admin. iluvtennis Mar 2025 #124
This message was self-deleted by its author haryn Mar 2025 #125
The should all wear Ukrainian t-shirts. markodochartaigh Mar 2025 #127
Not only does he not get that, the GOP and MAGA either get the EXTEME Eliot Rosewater Mar 2025 #128
As if mikey respects anything Clouds Passing Mar 2025 #129
Loud Farting Sounds JoseBalow Mar 2025 #130
Would love to see every Democrat flip him off whenever the thugs stand. JohnSJ Mar 2025 #131
Everyone should throw eggs or rocks. milestogo Mar 2025 #132
I suggest Rebl2 Mar 2025 #133
Psst heyJohnson, drop the tweezers and let go of your pink hair. GreenWave Mar 2025 #134
Sen Wyden is not going. he is going to do a town hall instead. CHris Murphy is meeting with Move On to do a live fact Amaryllis Mar 2025 #136
It takes real gall to talk about decorum of the institution . . . peggysue2 Mar 2025 #139
WAIT AN EFFING MINUTE! purr-rat beauty Mar 2025 #141
They better walk off, after yelling traitors! Bluethroughu Mar 2025 #142
The Dems Should All Carry A Sign Where One Side Says..... global1 Mar 2025 #143
Should protest vocally and shut him down. Liar JCMach1 Mar 2025 #144
Hah! Did he really say that?? EndlessWire Mar 2025 #145
What an effing tool. Ojerly Mar 2025 #146
Stand with their backs to him and one finger in the air. Then walk out. Liberal In Texas Mar 2025 #147
I would bdamomma Mar 2025 #148
How could anyone understand him MorbidButterflyTat Mar 2025 #150
Well, maybe i would be for standing ovation with bluestarone Mar 2025 #151
For what he has "accomplished" in the first few weeks DFW Mar 2025 #153
Decorum???? kwolf68 Mar 2025 #154
They need to stay seated and read a newspaper. HE is NOT presidential. nini Mar 2025 #156
I suggest the same level of respect the GOP always gave Presidents Obama & Biden Hekate Mar 2025 #158
Every Democrat should be dressed in Ukraine colors, keep seated and no applause Deuxcents Mar 2025 #159
Fuck him. mr715 Mar 2025 #160
Why do I see something like this happening? jmowreader Mar 2025 #161
Someone should have the 'you lie' sound bite on their phone ready to go kerouac2 Mar 2025 #162
Mikey, maybe you should tell the convicted felon and some of your republianmushroom Mar 2025 #163
They should all wear blue and yellow, and sit quietly. SKKY Mar 2025 #164
Fuck that holier than thou freak. The Third Doctor Mar 2025 #165
"Decorum" like MTG and Bobert hecking Biden, yeah that was some decorum! 🙄 nt Raine Mar 2025 #167
Here's an idea. Morbius Mar 2025 #169
Democrats should STAND when President Trump enters the chamber Martin Eden Mar 2025 #170
Democrats should STAND when President Trump enters the room Martin Eden Mar 2025 #171
Here's mine 🖕 oasis Mar 2025 #173
... AKwannabe Mar 2025 #174

TexLaProgressive

(12,730 posts)
81. I know they won't and it's immature
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:53 PM
Mar 2025

But bend over and moon him.
I'll be 75 in 28 days and this just appeals to me.

B.See

(8,504 posts)
155. another emasculated maga male
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:51 PM
Mar 2025

whose head is so far up Trump's bum he can't see or think straight.

I wonder if these wimps have to use a picture of "der chosen one's" face just to get it ---.


....samfs.

Ursus Rex

(486 posts)
138. I would almost put money on at least one.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:18 PM
Mar 2025

One ovation, I mean, but possibly more. They reallllly have to show a lot more spine than I think they actually have as a whole.

Cha

(319,079 posts)
90. And the Howler Monkeys.. Bobbit & mtg.. Fuck them & Johnson.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:03 PM
Mar 2025

Adn the "you Lie" guy!

TY!

sakabatou

(46,149 posts)
3. Or else what, Johnson? You'll call us names?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:09 PM
Mar 2025

Johnson, if you want to be in a dictatorship so bad, move to North Korea. I'm sure you'll love it there.

MagickMuffin

(18,318 posts)
116. It would have to be Russia, N. Koreans aren't white enough
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:43 PM
Mar 2025


I wish all the republicans would migrate to Russia, since they hate our form of government. I’m certain putin will take good care of them.


kimbutgar

(27,248 posts)
4. Something tells me they will be sitting on their hands or not show up
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:09 PM
Mar 2025

Personally I wouldn’t want to be in the same room as the orange stinky one!

The smell is probably horrendous and the presence of evil would be overwhelming.

 

JohnSJ

(98,883 posts)
15. That is the least the Democrats should do, and if they do attend, every time the sociopath lies they should call him out
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:17 PM
Mar 2025

on those lies in real time like the insurrectionist rethugs did to President Biden and President Obama.

It is time to STOP being cordial to want-a-be domestic dictators.


question everything

(52,134 posts)
6. What is better? Empty seats are a constant interruption as the tripled name and the hand blower
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:10 PM
Mar 2025

have been doing?

 

JohnSJ

(98,883 posts)
21. That would be fine if they did that by calling out any lies he makes in realtime, but that would be a change from their
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:23 PM
Mar 2025

normal, "we have to be cordial" modus operandi.

If there are just too many lies constantly blathered from the podium, and the jackass starts bashing President Biden and the Democrats, I would like to see every Democrat in the room stand up, turn their backs to the piece of trash up there, and walk out.

Not only will that gain a lot of attention, but you can bet every news outlet will be giving coverage to interview the Democrats who are doing that, and that is the opportunity for them to explain that the liar in charge is destroying our country, and they cannot just sit and listen passively to those lies. Our Democracy is at stake.

Solly Mack

(96,943 posts)
9. Mike's been sniffing the black mold growing on the little white house he uses as a local base here.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:11 PM
Mar 2025

Yes, he's my representative and he's actually from around here (not born but lived for years). His local office is a few miles from me.

Dorothy V

(508 posts)
10. I'd stand all right - and then turn my back to it. Maybe even walk out the door.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:11 PM
Mar 2025

Or boo it once it starts blathering.

forgotmylogin

(7,952 posts)
109. My suggestion is they should all hold Ukranian and American flags.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:31 PM
Mar 2025

Remain seated when he enters, then the Reeps sit down, they stand up and walk out and have a press conference on the steps as counter-programming.

 

JohnSJ

(98,883 posts)
12. go f**k yourself you anti-american asshole who supported the January 6th insurrection.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:13 PM
Mar 2025

and what are YOU going to do about it you pompous ass johnson?

FalloutShelter

(14,466 posts)
16. That is the proper response right there.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:17 PM
Mar 2025

The GOP kicked decorum to the curb years ago with their bullshit.

ProfessorGAC

(76,706 posts)
13. Just Like Stalin
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:15 PM
Mar 2025

Everyone used to stand & keep clapping because nobody wanted to be the first one to quit clapping.
Mikey is clearly not a student of history.

moondust

(21,286 posts)
26. Indeed.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:28 PM
Mar 2025

6 years ago: The GOP has become the Soviet party

The Grand Old Party has quietly become the pro-Russia party — and not only because the party's standard-bearer seems peculiarly enamored of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Under Republican leadership, the United States is starting to look an awful lot like the failed Soviet system the party once stood unified against.
~
Sometimes they appear afraid to stop clapping, echoing stories of forced standing ovations for Joseph Stalin recounted in video footage and Alexander Solzhenitsyn's "Gulag Archipelago."
~

hlthe2b

(113,972 posts)
14. How about they give you, Johnson the discomfort of tar & feathers...
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:16 PM
Mar 2025



Yes, Agent Mike, I'm recommending a moderate version- just irritating and embarrassing- not scalding.

Traildogbob

(13,018 posts)
22. All Dems
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:24 PM
Mar 2025

Wear a ketchup soaked Kotex on their half shot off ear. He would stroke and die from rage. Just imagine the fury from the MTG’s and Comer’s. And oh hell, Lindsay Butch GrayHam. 😡🤬🔥🌑
No shit eating Godly smirk from Moses either.
If not, fuck no I will not watch second of that shit pile flanked by two assholes so large you could count the heads up there. Where will President Musk sit?
Will Putin bring his own security? Or just more of our taxes sucked up for that.

 

Tootbsb

(142 posts)
23. When they respect the rule of law.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:25 PM
Mar 2025

None of the Democratic Lawmakers should go. This is not normal. Horrified by people who continually want to behave as if we’re not a defcon 1.

Retrograde

(11,419 posts)
28. We're back to "respect the office"?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:31 PM
Mar 2025

I first heard "we must respect the office of the presidency" back when Nixon was prez. Funny how the GOP insists on this unearned respect when a Republican is in the office, but not when a Democrat is

Bobstandard

(2,297 posts)
29. Imagine what would happen in the British Parliament ent
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:32 PM
Mar 2025

British lawmakers aren’t shy about loudly heckling PMs when they try to bullshit at Question Time and other occasions. American legislators much more quiet at Presidential addresses, prisoners of ‘decorum’ than their British counterparts.

I’d like to hear full throated booing, cries of “traitor “, and “nobody voted for that.” I’d like to see Dems turn their backs, wag their fingers ‘no’, give the thumbs down with vigor.

They’ll probably sit on their hands and signal acquiescence when they should express the outrage and fear that so many of us feel.

Ocelot II

(130,537 posts)
41. I'd love to see Comrade Krasnov try to withstand Question Time,
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:52 PM
Mar 2025

at least if there were some congresscritters who had enough spine to ask them.

Deuxcents

(26,917 posts)
30. Just what has he accomplished that isn't a disaster? Someone please ask him.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:33 PM
Mar 2025

There was a post suggesting the Dems hold town meetings and I think that would be more productive

bdamomma

(69,532 posts)
152. He has killed
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:45 PM
Mar 2025

enough people during Covid, and killed our several Capitol police, and he will not stop his reign of terror.................sigh. I will not say anymore.

Irish_Dem

(81,271 posts)
31. Wear MAGA hats and genuflect when Trump enters the room.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:33 PM
Mar 2025

Then hand him baskets of $1000 bills.

bluestarone

(22,179 posts)
33. The only thing these fuckers are willing to hand out are
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:35 PM
Mar 2025

Fucking WARNINGS. Go to HELL johnson

Martin Eden

(15,629 posts)
34. This president deserves no respect whatsoever. I think Democrats should boycott the event.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:37 PM
Mar 2025

Now THAT would get some attention.

D_Master81

(2,588 posts)
36. That rich..."decorum" haha
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:43 PM
Mar 2025

Obama getting yelled at the “you lie” or MTG and Boebert trying to outdo each other for booing and yelling at Biden and now we are being preached at about the decorum of the institution

Justice matters.

(9,787 posts)
49. the institution that is now ignored day after day since January 20...
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:17 PM
Mar 2025

by the royally unitary executive ... its laws are ignored... its passed budgets are not only ignored but destroyed in their faces!

wtf is the point? another sh*tty reality teevee show??

nolabear

(43,850 posts)
39. Speaker Johnson can stick it where the sun don't shine.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:48 PM
Mar 2025

I hope they sit on their hands so hard they tingle for a week. Wearing yellow and blue would be even better. PLEASE Democrats, be fearless!

GoCubsGo

(34,914 posts)
40. Oh, fuck off, you sniveling, little boil on the ass of humanity.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:51 PM
Mar 2025

"Decorum"??? Like that display your orange-faced barrel of putrid septic tank sludge and his sofa-humping toady displayed in toward the President of Ukraine just days ago? Go fuck your hypocritical self. Trump and the rest of you treasonous motherfuckers don't deserve respect. You deserve to stand in front of a goddamn firing squad.

IzzaNuDay

(1,295 posts)
45. Sure, they can stand, but---
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 03:59 PM
Mar 2025

turn their backs away from him.

the nerve of that little Johnson!

 

alarimer

(17,146 posts)
46. I certainly hope they do not.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:04 PM
Mar 2025

I hope they don't even show up. But not one single bit of applause from Democrats is the least they can do.

MichMan

(17,151 posts)
48. Maybe they need one of those signs that say "Applause" or" Laughter" they used for the old sitcoms
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:09 PM
Mar 2025
 

claudette

(5,455 posts)
56. LOL
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:25 PM
Mar 2025

I hope the Democrats do not clap at all in response to Dumpy’s lies. They don’t have to jeer like the ignorant Gopers did to President Obama and President Biden. But sit silently and do not react to the orange felon’s speech to protest

hatrack

(64,889 posts)
59. Just walk out in dribs and drabs . . ..
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:31 PM
Mar 2025

Every two or three minutes, another four or five Democratic members get up and leave.

The traitors will scream, and Shitstain will not be able to handle it past the first few departures.

It'll fuck up his timing and limited ability to follow his teleprompter, and he'll crack. He'll begin to bellow threats and come across as the unhinged, psychopathic asshole that he is.

no_hypocrisy

(54,908 posts)
60. I recommend that Democrats en masse reenact the Puritans where
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:34 PM
Mar 2025

they stood up and then turned their collective backs with a "Thou art bane!" message.

keepthemhonestO

(628 posts)
61. They should not even show up
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:34 PM
Mar 2025

They better not be clapping and normalizing him in any way.

Trump 2.0 is way worse and deserves nothing from the Democrats. We should be calling them and warning them to do this.

Dave Bowman

(7,162 posts)
62. Dream on, Mickey.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:35 PM
Mar 2025

Show respect? Decorum? Respect must be earned and Dump wouldn't know decorum if it bit him in the ass.

some_of_us_are_sane

(3,188 posts)
64. Oh, REALLY, Mike Johnson?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:42 PM
Mar 2025
LIKE THE WAY THAT SPAWN OF SATAN, VANCE, SHOWED ZELENSKYY?

Dream on, church boy.

orleans

(36,919 posts)
66. he gloms onto the new word the dickhead orange face used in his performance tantrum when he went stumbling back down
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:43 PM
Mar 2025

the ole hunter biden laptop days & used the word "disgusting"

how many other sucking up congressional & senatorial pukies are going to start using that word?

standing ovation? oh, fucking kill me now!

after dickhead orange face and his bearded russian asset insisting zelensky give them blow jobs in front of the cameras (i could hear their "disgusting" inner monologues screaming: grovel, grovel! crawl! blow me!)

-misanthroptimist

(1,615 posts)
68. Eat shit, Johnson.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:43 PM
Mar 2025

You're a bunch of malevolent loons who deserve zero respect from any right-minded American.

If it was me, I wouldn't even attend the SoTU. Trump is a weak, stupid, ignorant, dishonest, malevolent freak. Listening to a single word he says is a waste of time.

xuplate

(207 posts)
69. Or else what?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:44 PM
Mar 2025

What is he going to do about it—have the capitol police arrest anyone who doesn’t comply?

Uncle Joe

(65,137 posts)
70. I've been informed that all of the Congressional Democrats as a sign of deep respect
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:44 PM
Mar 2025

have informed their children not to put boogers on the podium while *rump is speaking.

However no promises were made for whenever the incredible shrinking Johnson is using it.

Thanks for the thread DetlefK

SamKnause

(14,896 posts)
71. Fuck you and your cult.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:44 PM
Mar 2025

All of you deserve zero respect !!!!!!!!!!

You and your cult truly are some of the most vile people on this earth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why don't all of you resign and move to Russia ????????????????

RhapsodyFav

(69 posts)
79. They MUST do something dramatic!
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:51 PM
Mar 2025

Call out Liar, Traitor, catcalls and boos.

Do I think they will? Of course not! As a Democrat myself I absolute hate the fact that they let the Repugs get away with things and don't throw it back 10-fold.

 

Paladin

(32,354 posts)
82. So, is this the same Mike Johnson who has publicly broken with the President...
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:56 PM
Mar 2025

...over trump's non-stop blow-jobbing of Putin?

Just wondering...

GiqueCee

(4,259 posts)
83. Sweet Jesus on a pogo stick...
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:57 PM
Mar 2025

... is this asshole serious? "...what he's been able to accomplish...?" ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND? Or is he really this insanely evil? Actually, I think it's putrid stew of all three. Behold the distilled essence of conservatism. And weep.

C_U_L8R

(49,384 posts)
84. What is he, the Rodney Dangerfield of Presidents??
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:58 PM
Mar 2025

Now he has minions like Mike doing the whining for him.
No, you aren't going to get any respect. Not a chance. Not a bit.

Renew Deal

(85,151 posts)
85. Democrats should applaud or everything he's done to reduce the price of eggs.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 04:59 PM
Mar 2025

He’s accomplished nothing useful. Sit quietly

TNNurse

(7,541 posts)
87. Standing and applauding a lying, traitor
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:01 PM
Mar 2025

has nothing to do with decorum. Someone should explain that to Johnson. They could also point out that recent outbursts in such events have been from the party to which he belongs.

Cha

(319,079 posts)
91. Why would Patriots clap for a Traitor to the USA. Fuck Mouse Johnson.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:04 PM
Mar 2025

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3auld6phart

(1,683 posts)
93. Hey
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:11 PM
Mar 2025

You gawddamn evangelical freak, go play with yourself. If the Democrats tell you to go feck your self are you going to send you r gestapo outand arrest them. Asshole religious pig fecker. Gawd I detest you sanctimonious bible punchers..

WhiteTara

(31,260 posts)
97. respectful like MTG and her screaming at Biden
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:20 PM
Mar 2025

and thew asshole who screamed "You lie" to President Obama. Oh, by all means, be respectful like that.

FirstLight

(15,771 posts)
98. Give him a standing swift kick in the ass!
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:20 PM
Mar 2025

Fuck them all. And if Dems show up and don't do SOMETHING to make it clear they are not "standing" for his bullshit, then we need to raise holy hell!
Tired of the show of "decorum" for any of this bullshit... Dems need to tear some shit up!

totodeinhere

(13,688 posts)
99. I think it is probable that a lot of Democrats will treat him with more respect than he deserves.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:20 PM
Mar 2025

He should be treated like the criminal that he is.

homegirl

(1,965 posts)
101. Donald Trump will be
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:21 PM
Mar 2025

greeted and responded to by the GOP puppets with resounding applause. The Democrats will be silent, no applause, cheers, boos or cat calls! Donald Trump will be devastated by the Democratic statement and will flip them the bird as he leaves.

The Trump appointed members and Chief Justice Roberts will be cheer leaders for the occasion. They have a great routine prepared. One that requires not much rhythm but the ability to turn their backs on the Democrats and lift their skirts, this is what the country has sunk to!!!

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,897 posts)
102. Yo Mikey! Go fuck yourself!
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:22 PM
Mar 2025

Trump deserves NO respect from Democrats!

For respect to be received, one has to respect as well! Trump respects NOTHING! Not even the office he is currently occupying.

barbtries

(31,308 posts)
103. or WHAT?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:23 PM
Mar 2025

aargh that pisses me off so much

I think the Democrats should boycott it, or at the very least stay seated in Opposition.

louis-t

(24,618 posts)
110. What did he accomplish?
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:32 PM
Mar 2025

He took a 9 on a Par 3? He picked up his ball out of the sand trap and threw it while his worshipers applauded? He kicked his ball 30 ft back into the fairway?

Sogo

(7,191 posts)
112. .....and we (the Democrats) are warning the Democrats in Congress that they better NOT give him a standing O.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:40 PM
Mar 2025

Fuck off, Little Mike!

P.S. What "he's been able to accomplish" is chaos and massive fear and anxiety throughout the country. F him!

LiberalArkie

(19,807 posts)
113. Uhh.. The Republicans never did for Obama. I don't think they stood at all, much less a standing ovation..
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:40 PM
Mar 2025

Just hollered "You Lie"

AverageOldGuy

(3,835 posts)
115. I'd give him a standing ovation
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:41 PM
Mar 2025

I’d stand up and wave two fingers in the air. You guess which two.

Wild blueberry

(8,295 posts)
119. Silence and the Cut Direct
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:43 PM
Mar 2025

Every Dem could wear blue & yellow (Ukraine's flag) and be utterly silent.
When he enters, they stand and turn their backs to him, giving him the cut direct.
This will be poison to the narcissist.

Also, while he's blathering on, each of them should be reading a book, preferably Patriot, Alexei Navalny's memoir.

Katinfl

(816 posts)
123. He cannot be serious!
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:54 PM
Mar 2025

Decorum? Respect for the office? The ambush that took place Friday was in any way respectful? To gain.respect, you have to give respect and trump and the GOP have shown none. Therefore, none should be shown to them. I hope the Dems just stat stay seated and silent. That will bug the shit out of them. Of course, I will not be watching.

iluvtennis

(21,497 posts)
124. My preference would be for the Dems to boycott the speech - DON"T NORMALIZE this traitorous admin.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:55 PM
Mar 2025

It likely won't happen, but I can dream.

Response to DetlefK (Original post)

Eliot Rosewater

(34,285 posts)
128. Not only does he not get that, the GOP and MAGA either get the EXTEME
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 05:58 PM
Mar 2025

treatment they deserve from all of us or we are all dead.

 

JohnSJ

(98,883 posts)
131. Would love to see every Democrat flip him off whenever the thugs stand.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:00 PM
Mar 2025

Won’t happen though.


Rebl2

(17,742 posts)
133. I suggest
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:01 PM
Mar 2025

they not attend at all. If they do, someone should yell out you lie, like a republican did when Obama gave one of his state of the union speeches.

GreenWave

(12,641 posts)
134. Psst heyJohnson, drop the tweezers and let go of your pink hair.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:01 PM
Mar 2025

YOUR holy book warns against making golden idols:

Amaryllis

(11,295 posts)
136. Sen Wyden is not going. he is going to do a town hall instead. CHris Murphy is meeting with Move On to do a live fact
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:07 PM
Mar 2025

check.

peggysue2

(12,533 posts)
139. It takes real gall to talk about decorum of the institution . . .
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:21 PM
Mar 2025

When you're actively involved in bringing the country to her knees, dismantling every institution in the book and doing rah-rahs for the likes of Putin.

We see you, Mr. Johnson. You can do the "oh boys and aw shucks' all day long and you'll still be viewed for what you are:

A mealy-mouthed traitor and fake Christian worshiping at the altar of a wanna-be dictator.

.

purr-rat beauty

(1,257 posts)
141. WAIT AN EFFING MINUTE!
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:37 PM
Mar 2025

This is the party that emboldened, promoted, and covered for violence against our fellow citizens and our Democracy!

They blatantly spit in the face of their fellow colleagues who were terrorized
They blatantly spit in the face of our brave Capitol Police
They blatantly spit in the face of the American Public
They blatantly spit in the face of justice

FUCK HIS SWARMY FACE
FUCK FELONIOUS TRUMP
FUCK THE GOP
FUCK MAGA

global1

(26,507 posts)
143. The Dems Should All Carry A Sign Where One Side Says.....
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:50 PM
Mar 2025

Lie

And the other side says

False

In unison the should hold it up whenever he lies or mis - uses numbers or uses false facts.

One side could be colored Blue. The other side should be colored Yellow.

EndlessWire

(8,103 posts)
145. Hah! Did he really say that??
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 06:57 PM
Mar 2025

I think that every last Dem should wear khaki with boots. Remember when they all wore white? Can't remember what that was about, but I liked it. I don't know if they could be refused their seats, but Fetterman showed up wearing shorts, so I think they should wear tactical outfits in support of Zelenskyy. Do you think Chief Dumbass would get it?

And, we are at war with them. Forget this nonsense about reaching across the aisle. They are not our friends. They are sycophants of a dictator. Sooner or later, we will have to exhibit nonviolent resistance in the streets. It's coming to that.

Every last one of them is insane.

Ojerly

(100 posts)
146. What an effing tool.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:18 PM
Mar 2025

Isn't he do back in the tree to make the cookies? Doesn't he have a Shelf he's practicing to be on?
All the Democrats going should wear the same outfit that Zelenskiy wore to the Whitehouse meeting.

bdamomma

(69,532 posts)
148. I would
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:26 PM
Mar 2025

not give him nothing. Cause he is assaulting the American people. Fuck him. Hate him. Good keep on making enemies. The list keeps on getting longer.

bluestarone

(22,179 posts)
151. Well, maybe i would be for standing ovation with
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:34 PM
Mar 2025

WAVING UKRAINIAN FLAGS. That works for me.

DFW

(60,186 posts)
153. For what he has "accomplished" in the first few weeks
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:45 PM
Mar 2025

I would give a standing ovation to the judge that gives him life without parole, but not to the perp himself.

kwolf68

(8,452 posts)
154. Decorum????
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:45 PM
Mar 2025

Didn't they yell YOU LIE at Obama? And a few of them (greene and loiq bobert) went nuts when Biden spoke? Am I misremembering or were the Republicans simply giving everyone tea and crumpets?

nini

(16,830 posts)
156. They need to stay seated and read a newspaper. HE is NOT presidential.
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 07:54 PM
Mar 2025

He has not earned the respect for a standing ovation.

kerouac2

(1,495 posts)
162. Someone should have the 'you lie' sound bite on their phone ready to go
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 08:31 PM
Mar 2025

Press play at every lie.

If they can say it so can we. In their own words.

republianmushroom

(22,326 posts)
163. Mikey, maybe you should tell the convicted felon and some of your
Sun Mar 2, 2025, 09:52 PM
Mar 2025

colleagues to respect the decorum of the institution. You do remember the last 4 years don't you.

Morbius

(997 posts)
169. Here's an idea.
Mon Mar 3, 2025, 06:37 AM
Mar 2025

All Democrats can sit during the speech, wearing earbuds and listening to The Clash. Or maybe Barry McGuire's Eve of Destruction. Sit there and ignore the guy. I think he'd have a fit of apoplexy.

Martin Eden

(15,629 posts)
170. Democrats should STAND when President Trump enters the chamber
Mon Mar 3, 2025, 01:55 PM
Mar 2025

WITH THEIR BACKS TO HIM.

When he reaches the podium, they should all walk out, and hold a press conference with AP and any other news organization Trump has barred from the White House.

Martin Eden

(15,629 posts)
171. Democrats should STAND when President Trump enters the room
Mon Mar 3, 2025, 01:59 PM
Mar 2025

WITH THEIR BACKS TO HIM.

When he reaches the podium they should all walk out, and hold a press conference with AP and any other news organization Trump has barred from the White House.

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