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KTM

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47. We dont have to control it, just feed it.

Tue Feb 6, 2018, 10:11 AM

Feb 2018

If a few of our congresscritters were on the Capitol steps daily, giving press conferences, collectively talking about current issues, and constantly pulling some focus onto the main stage instead of Donnie's Daily Outrage, I think we'd be in better shape.

A constant, steady drumbeat, a never-ending bucket brigade of fuel, making sure the correct fires are kept aflame, is what it takes to put reins on the narrative, and they should be out there doing doing that, loudly and incessantly.

We know they are up against an Orwellian noise machine - what I think a lot of people want is to see them out there daily, no matter what, without fear of optics, fighting to be seen and heard.

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Flame away..but I feel we have zero overall [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 OP

I understand what you are saying...but on the other hand Maybe it's not a good Kirk Lover Feb 2018 #1

Perhaps...just feels like we always make some Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #5

We're not playing the same game StuckInTexas Feb 2018 #6

Would be great if someone was in charge to Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #17

This makes me think of climate deniers who point to Hortensis Feb 2018 #27

Yes Laura, seems like Adam Schiff is fighting off the Rethug propaganda machine InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #29

when they go low ... Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2018 #28

And for sure don't block the cameras. Hortensis Feb 2018 #40

Best Leaders BlueDog22 Feb 2018 #2

Agree!!! Maybe we are in a rebuilding phase? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #3

Precinct Chairs BlueDog22 Feb 2018 #4

I know..just thinking that we have a situation where Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #9

I don't get it either. We need to FIGHT like the survival of our country depends on it... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #30

Adam Schiff is a top member on the Committee which is dealing with this issue JI7 Feb 2018 #7

Hey no slight to him whatsoever. Is he then the Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #10

he is one of the party leaders right now because of his position on the committee JI7 Feb 2018 #11

Right. Get that. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #15

On the Nunes memo and the House Intelligence committee karynnj Feb 2018 #60

Not flaming, but what do you want? GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #8

To be honest want a leader. Want someone to Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #13

Of course we are playing defense GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #16

New to what!!! ?? You do not have to control Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #18

The media plays a role in controlling the 'message'...and I have heard plenty of Democrats with a Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #41

Facts show we are not playing defense. NCTraveler Feb 2018 #45

Why is buying ads the the job of our elected officials, when NGOs do that? ehrnst Feb 2018 #57

Jesus Christ ismnotwasm Feb 2018 #12

Yes you are being.myopic it's ok....it's a big picture thing. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #14

Thats the thought I usually calm myself down with ismnotwasm Feb 2018 #19

Pretty much the same question I had BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #48

It's hard to get MFM008 Feb 2018 #20

I tend to agree gratuitous Feb 2018 #21

Yes...but they have to put their heads together first for the common scream and Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #23

We can't control the media. I personally would like a pink unicorn but I won't get it. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #39

We dont have to control it, just feed it. KTM Feb 2018 #47

We feed it...I see multiple Democrats out there...but it is never enough for some...sick of it. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #66

So true...guess I was hoping that a group of "think outside the box" Dems would Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #22

True. Getting rid of the maggot might be treestar Feb 2018 #42

Agree about Adam Schiff, and if I had to pick writerJT Feb 2018 #24

Tammy Duckworth? Schiff? Kennedy? Harris? All have stepped the fuck up. Even Manchin has! Drunken Irishman Feb 2018 #25

Swallwell, Coons, Blumenthal too mcar Feb 2018 #56

JIM HIMES is on TV often and speaking out. GO DEMS! nt Kirk Lover Feb 2018 #73

Our Dems are standing strong! mcar Feb 2018 #74

this isn't a spectator sport bigtree Feb 2018 #26

'stooge nunes...' sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #31

K&R. Don't forget Eric Swalwell! Nearly every time Schiff speaks, he follows. chowder66 Feb 2018 #32

I was trying to think of his name bigtree Feb 2018 #33

Understood! I had to mention him because I almost always see him after Schiff gives an interview. nt chowder66 Feb 2018 #69

+1 (I don't understand what these "Dems don't have leadership" posts even mean) betsuni Feb 2018 #34

I think they're meaningless. kcr Feb 2018 #68

Hear hear lillypaddle Feb 2018 #37

And you can get all this in just a few minutes mcar Feb 2018 #58

It's a lot easier to shoot at a charging elephant than at an attacking swarm of bees. DFW Feb 2018 #35

That just seems so reminiscent of times past where we always say Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #76

I was referring to having a front-running presidential candidate too early DFW Feb 2018 #78

Eric Swalwell lillypaddle Feb 2018 #36

Not this again...we have no power...and our leaders have done a fantastic job...considering...this Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #38

You delete Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #53

Why attack Dem leaders with so many GOP targets out there less than a year away from an Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #63

Ridiculous ! Not attacking any Dem leader. where in the hell did you get Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #75

Could you please give an example of what you mean by leadership? betsuni Feb 2018 #43

Wholeheartedly agree doodsaq Feb 2018 #44

Thank you! Message improvement ideas!! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2018 #55

Translation: Leadership equals Appearing on Cable TV "News-Talk" shows that I watch & getting in FSogol Feb 2018 #46

Plus fucking one BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #50

Yeah, Seriously DarthDem Feb 2018 #52

It's been a few days since the last mcar Feb 2018 #49

But for some it is so much more fun to attack Democrat elected and the party...it seems. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #64

With vague "why aren't the Dems doing anything?" mcar Feb 2018 #70

Of course whatever Dems do is never enough for this sort. Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #71

Im not sure.. im hearing Mika and Joe jump all over (someone) samnsara Feb 2018 #51

This IS an issue that Schiff should be leading the flock with his position on that committee tonyt53 Feb 2018 #54

I think that on any topic one or more Democrats take the lead karynnj Feb 2018 #59

Schiff, Lieu, Swalwell and a very few others are keeping me sane. Golden Raisin Feb 2018 #61

Who do you consider "democratic leadership" and what do you think they should be doing ehrnst Feb 2018 #62

Why they should miraculously be on every talk show simultaneously...pull some magic out of their Demsrule86 Feb 2018 #65

I don't know Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #67

actually trying to get stuff done. just because talking heads aren't spouting off about it on cable JI7 Feb 2018 #72

Agree - boring and wimpy. radius777 Feb 2018 #77