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This. So much this. (Original Post) LuvLoogie Jan 2026 OP
No thanks. MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #1
Nobody is blaming Democrats for what the GOPs do LuvLoogie Jan 2026 #3
Exactly but the reticence is enough to question Blue Full Moon Jan 2026 #11
If you watch it through to the end Tesha Jan 2026 #12
Remember when the Democrats were standing at the doors dweller Jan 2026 #2
I almost didn't watch this because the title was unclear.......BUT!!!! Bread and Circuses Jan 2026 #4
Every. Word. summer_in_TX Jan 2026 #5
"Democrats failure to use every tool at their disposal to oppose this regime." J_William_Ryan Jan 2026 #6
I bet a lot of our Dems are working on Cha Jan 2026 #7
I got halfway through. LudwigPastorius Jan 2026 #8
I have to agree with him: our congress people are banking on the constitution helping us... C Moon Jan 2026 #9
Well worth watching malaise Jan 2026 #10
Thank you for this Tesha Jan 2026 #13

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,900 posts)
1. No thanks.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:32 AM
Jan 2026

I've had enough of Democrats being blamed for the actions of MAGAts.

Should play well for MAGAts in the midterms.

LuvLoogie

(8,993 posts)
3. Nobody is blaming Democrats for what the GOPs do
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:52 AM
Jan 2026

The criticism is on Democrats failure to use every tool at their disposal to oppose this regime. Their failure to act. To stand in the gap. They only react,
politely.

Tesha

(21,176 posts)
12. If you watch it through to the end
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:26 AM
Jan 2026

You'll feel empowered, support the squeaky wheel, the one that stands up, that understands that the time of playing by the rules that others have thrown out is past.

dweller

(28,825 posts)
2. Remember when the Democrats were standing at the doors
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Jan 2026

Of the buildings that DOGE were blocking their entrances to and holding daily protests ? And were being cheered on by crowds of support for their voices of outrage against those unconstitutional actions of Elon’s goons ?

those were good times …




✌🏻

Bread and Circuses

(2,121 posts)
4. I almost didn't watch this because the title was unclear.......BUT!!!!
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:19 AM
Jan 2026

This gentleman has expressed my frustrations with our Dem officials this past year…2025.

It seemed that they were surprised that the Fascist Republican Crime Syndicate would start a furious attack and dismantling of our government and daily disregard of our constitution.

We have about 10 real leaders who keep pushing hard , but their colleagues ?

Seat Warmers.

I called my congressman and many times, once I asked if he’s ready to give his life for us and our freedom….


Disappointed .

summer_in_TX

(4,346 posts)
5. Every. Word.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:31 AM
Jan 2026

This is exactly it.

The instinctive response of too many Democratic congress critters is to fall back on their decades of habits. It's performative and completely ineffective in a time like this.

J_William_Ryan

(3,620 posts)
6. "Democrats failure to use every tool at their disposal to oppose this regime."
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:55 AM
Jan 2026

And what ‘tools’ would those be.

Hint: none.

The failure is that of the Founders’ unwarranted fear of the people denying them the means to overthrow an authoritarian regime; the failure is the fear, ignorance, and stupidity of the voters, the racism, bigotry, and misogyny of the voters – not Democrats.

Cha

(321,300 posts)
7. I bet a lot of our Dems are working on
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:09 AM
Jan 2026

getting reelected in Swing Districs and Purple states.

Anyone ever think about that?

LudwigPastorius

(15,172 posts)
8. I got halfway through.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:11 AM
Jan 2026

At the point where he said Democrats must obstruct by impeaching, passing legislation, etc. etc. His solutions all require control of Congress, which the Democrats don't have.

Any member of the House can introduce articles of impeachment, but Democrats don't control the Judiciary Committee. Impeachment charges, like legislation, must be approved by a committee before it can get to the House floor.

Guess what? DEMOCRATS DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE COMMITTEES.

Jesus Christ, people. Didn't anyone take a civics class in school?

C Moon

(13,794 posts)
9. I have to agree with him: our congress people are banking on the constitution helping us...
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:31 AM
Jan 2026

but we need to save our constitution.

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