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yellow dahlia

(6,488 posts)
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:16 PM Aug 2025

"Where's the Party?" - Ali Velshi 8/30/25

This morning on Velshi, his monologue was titled "Where's the Party?". Here is a clip of the monologue. (Sorry, I don't know how to remove the 20 sec commercial.)
https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/where-is-the-party-time-for-democratic-leaders-to-fight-with-both-hands-or-step-aside-246211141717

He followed that up with a lengthy discussion with Norm Ornstein and Jason Stanley. The Democratic leadership is not meeting the moment, and I agree. I have been trying to find the clip, all day. When I find it, I will add it to this post.

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"Where's the Party?" - Ali Velshi 8/30/25 (Original Post) yellow dahlia Aug 2025 OP
Here..... Lovie777 Aug 2025 #1
I wish the "leadership" followed DU. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #3
Saw that, couldn't agree more. But establishment FoxNewsSucks Aug 2025 #2
Hence - Chuck Schumer. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #4
Hence-What? sheshe2 Aug 2025 #10
It was in response to Foxnewssucks's comment. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #11
Are you saying sheshe2 Aug 2025 #12
They want others to do the aisle cleanups. None of this was Nixie Aug 2025 #14
Hi, Nixie. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #16
I watched him this morning and it's worth a second watch, thanks. His two guests were perfect for this issue, too Deuxcents Aug 2025 #5
I only have the clip for the monologue. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #6
I'm glad you posted this part of his segment..I hope our elected leaders will watch it, too. And then do something! Deuxcents Aug 2025 #7
YouTube video Celerity Aug 2025 #8
I'm still checking online for the second segment - yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #9
Yeah, this is helpful SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2025 #13
Thank you. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #15

FoxNewsSucks

(11,926 posts)
2. Saw that, couldn't agree more. But establishment
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:22 PM
Aug 2025

corporate-friendly types aren't going to like that.

They'll willingly sacrifice us all to maintain their own cushy insider spot.

yellow dahlia

(6,488 posts)
11. It was in response to Foxnewssucks's comment.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 10:49 PM
Aug 2025

Schumer fits the bill for the one who will choose the cushy spot to satisfy the establishment and those w/ the money.

sheshe2

(98,466 posts)
12. Are you saying
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:01 PM
Aug 2025

FoxNewsSucks (11,312 posts)

Saw that, couldn't agree more. But establishment

corporate-friendly types aren't going to like that.

They'll willingly sacrifice us all to maintain their own cushy insider spot.


Are you saying, truly believing, that what you call “establishment corporate-friendly Democrats” as a whole or in part are truly willing to sacrifice us all to maintain their “cushy jobs. Do you truly mean what you said here? Do you really believe any Democrats would do that?

I am not for a moment going to try to guess who you are referring to though, I do have an inkling. I think you should share it with the rest of us.

Nixie

(18,111 posts)
14. They want others to do the aisle cleanups. None of this was
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 07:51 AM
Aug 2025

necessary, but that doesn’t stop them from demanding others clean up the mess.

Hi she. 🙌

Deuxcents

(27,715 posts)
5. I watched him this morning and it's worth a second watch, thanks. His two guests were perfect for this issue, too
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:25 PM
Aug 2025

yellow dahlia

(6,488 posts)
6. I only have the clip for the monologue.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:28 PM
Aug 2025

I am still waiting for the follow up segment w/ Ornstein and Stanley to show up.

Deuxcents

(27,715 posts)
7. I'm glad you posted this part of his segment..I hope our elected leaders will watch it, too. And then do something!
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:46 PM
Aug 2025

Celerity

(54,890 posts)
8. YouTube video
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 10:15 PM
Aug 2025
Where is the Party?: Time for Democratic leaders to ‘fight with both hands’ or ‘step aside’

yellow dahlia

(6,488 posts)
9. I'm still checking online for the second segment -
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 10:21 PM
Aug 2025

the excellent discussion w/ Norm Ornstein and Jason Stanley.

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