Dems look so weak with their little signs.

[boston bean]

Dear God they are not learning how to fight these motherfuckers.

[JohnSJ]

1. Thank goodness I am not watching this garbage.

[Silent Type]

2. I was debating whether I wanted to say that first. Jeeez. On the other hand, what can they do when trump is

lying like chit, but saying exactly what trumpsters voted for?

At least Rep Al Green getting removed was a little more aggressive, satisfying.

[mr715]

3. "Trump Scorched by Dems"

Strongly worded memo issued.

[NewHendoLib]

4. so - still with the butter knives vs nuclear warfare. Embarrassing.

[milestogo]

5. The signs should say

IMPEACH

LIAR

FASCIST

[33taw]

13. Why? He will not be removed.

[leftstreet]

6. ocCuPY SoTU

[orangecrush]

7. Yeah

Green actually did something.

From what I'm seeing, most Dems did not boycott, and they're holding up little signs.

No Ukraine flags or colors.

I am underwhelmed and pissed off.

They are going to let this Democracy die without raising their voice.

We are totally and absolutely fucked.

[democratsruletheday]

8. open for suggestion bb.....

what would you do? We're SEVEN weeks into this shit show and he steam rolled Harris so this is what his willfully ignorant 'voters' want. Gonna be painful and even the orange shit stain has admitted that. They wanna blow it all up and rebuild it in their Nazi vision. Dems show SOME push back with signs and they are attacked for that too. Can't win with some you.

[boston bean]

9. Better to not be there.

The signs are not helpful. They are a ridiculous prop in place of meaningful action.

[mr715]

10. When there are 3 nazis at a table

and you sit with them, then there are 4 nazis.

They can send a stronger message in absence than half-asses weak signals. The issue is that Democrats apparently are not unified in opposition and our whips aren't as adept at political gamesmanship.

[Docreed2003]

11. Even worse

When one of their own was tossed out and jeered by the GOP crowd, they let him be removed and stood there without protest.

People are pissed and angry and desperate for leadership. If this is any sign of the type of resistance we can expect from our Democratic Leadership, then I can't blame folks for their frustrations.

[boston bean]

12. I am putting myself out there

with nuts with guns on the opposite side and they can’t do better than this?

[Docreed2003]

15. To say the absolute least, this is upsetting

If cute little signs was the best they could come up with, while hanging out Rep Green to dry as he actually protested, what message does that send to the average American? What message of confidence in the party does that send?

[mr715]

17. That we are unserious

And that the very serious things that are happening are in fact, not serious. Stop paying attention.

I will get 42 fundraising texts tomorrow. This is so serious!

[Docreed2003]

19. You're spot on

[Bettie]

23. Oh, you WILL get those fundraising texts

with them being all about how they "protested" and "stood strong"....and how they are "fighting back"....we mere mortals can't see the fighting, because they are all secret ninjas!

[mr715]

25. I just got one while walking the dog.

Ro Khanna incorrectly stating its a SOTU and that is going to BACKFIRE!

Dems are dripping with kindergarten teacher energy. Not the posture I want to have going into a brawl. Worst thing we can do is a time out.


MEANWHILE, big alpha energy on the GOP side.

[FoxNewsSucks]

27. That they got our backs?

[Silent Type]

24. Problem is, the people who are pissed are the people who voted against trump. Until we reach that 5% or so

of trump voters, aggressive antics will likely work against us in converting that 5%.

But I sure get the anger, and am willing to punch some rube trumpster if necessary.

[brettdale]

14. The worse respone they could do

The dems should ashamed.

[applegrove]

16. No they don't. The GOP look like monkeys jumping up and down.

[Lovie777]

28. Yep.....................

I also like the signs...............

[Raine]

31. Yes, totally agree. 👍 nt

[Prairie Gates]

18. Disagree...I like the signs

[Polybius]

20. Agree 100%

Al Green didn't need a sign.

[BannonsLiver]

21. From my POV tonight was a night to get thrown the fuck out of the chamber.

Like Green and two others did. They understood the assignment. The others, not so much.

[Pisces]

30. They should make them drag them out kicking and screaming!!

A stupid little sign?? Better to not show up

[Phoenix61]

22. Yes they do and no they're not.

Not a single one should have attended. They should have had town halls where they fact checked his orange ass in real time. Timidly sitting there with their little knock off auction paddles is just pathetic. If that was Jeffries or Schumers idea they need to step down and let someone with a spine take over. If this was the “punch” the new DNC chair was talking about we are seriously screwed.

[Self Esteem]

26. There were two options: not show up or show up and raise hell.

And somehow the Democrats still fucked it up.

[FoxNewsSucks]

29. The signs served a purpose,

but were not enough. There should have been a "Green" every few minutes to disrupt the piece of shit along with the signs.

[Sparkly]

32. The smallest signs can mean the most.

When there is little left
to wish upon
for peace.

[applegrove]

33. Why so down on Democrats BB?

[JawJaw]

34. Next year...

Ditch the little signs. They looked pathetic.

INSTEAD, a single Dem should get up and leave the chamber every time the Repubs launch into rapturous applause for the Dear Leader. They should each make their way to the central aisle nearest the Repubs, brandishing a copy of the US Constitution and attempt to hand it to a Repub as they walk up the aisle. Make Repubs RECOIL from the Constitution like vampires to holy water.

Can you imagine how such a measured and prolonged protest would get under Trump's skin?

Every single talking point, more cheers but another Dem quietly leaves until there aren't any left in the chamber. They could even wave at the Repubs as if accepting their applause!

If Repubs start booing that looks like they're booing Trump!

Isn't this a win/win strategy?

More visible than not turning up at all. Not as corny as those little signs.
Guaranteed to be the lead story on the event.

[MineralMan]

35. Many other actions by Democrats in the House and Senate were taken.

See:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220104824

Are you not a Democrat, yourself?