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In reply to the discussion: Commentary: Maxine Waters deserves better from her party [View all]Garrett78
(10,721 posts)49. I'm going to repeat what I posted the other day about "political differences."
It's not about f***ing "political differences."
It's one thing to agree on facts but differ about how to respond to said facts, or about the causes. It's one thing to differ over the role of government. It's one thing to differ over tax rates. And so on.
But constantly lying, misleading and obfuscating is another thing.
Denying facts and inventing "alternative facts" is another thing.
Fomenting and exploiting racism, sexism, misogyny and xenophobia is another thing.
Separating families, and caging asylum-seekers (including children) is another thing.
Bragging openly about sexual assault and defending serial assaulters is another thing.
Suggesting that your supporters find a "2nd amendment solution" for your political opponent is another thing.
Refusing to show your tax returns, stiffing contractors and operating a phony "University" is another thing.
Violating the emoluments clause (that alone would have had Obama impeached) is another thing.
Race-based voter suppression and gerrymandering is another thing.
Obstructing justice is another thing.
Blatant hypocrisy about SCOTUS nominees - and everything else under the sun - is another thing.
Colluding with a foreign adversary is another thing.
Befriending vicious dictators and alienating vital allies is another thing.
There's nothing "uncivil" about protesting any and all of that. There's nothing uncivil about protesting those who are committing crimes against an entire nation, or aiding and abetting said criminals. On the contrary, it would be indecent to not do so.
So, anyone who is concerned about supposed acts of incivility toward SHS or Stephen Miller or Nielsen or McConnell or any of the Trumps, just fuck off. Those inhumane criminals are actively destroying lives and any semblance of democracy that remained. I don't give a shit if they can't eat dinner in peace or if they get shouted at. They should be in prison.
Political differences?!? Are you fucking kidding me?!?
It's one thing to agree on facts but differ about how to respond to said facts, or about the causes. It's one thing to differ over the role of government. It's one thing to differ over tax rates. And so on.
But constantly lying, misleading and obfuscating is another thing.
Denying facts and inventing "alternative facts" is another thing.
Fomenting and exploiting racism, sexism, misogyny and xenophobia is another thing.
Separating families, and caging asylum-seekers (including children) is another thing.
Bragging openly about sexual assault and defending serial assaulters is another thing.
Suggesting that your supporters find a "2nd amendment solution" for your political opponent is another thing.
Refusing to show your tax returns, stiffing contractors and operating a phony "University" is another thing.
Violating the emoluments clause (that alone would have had Obama impeached) is another thing.
Race-based voter suppression and gerrymandering is another thing.
Obstructing justice is another thing.
Blatant hypocrisy about SCOTUS nominees - and everything else under the sun - is another thing.
Colluding with a foreign adversary is another thing.
Befriending vicious dictators and alienating vital allies is another thing.
There's nothing "uncivil" about protesting any and all of that. There's nothing uncivil about protesting those who are committing crimes against an entire nation, or aiding and abetting said criminals. On the contrary, it would be indecent to not do so.
So, anyone who is concerned about supposed acts of incivility toward SHS or Stephen Miller or Nielsen or McConnell or any of the Trumps, just fuck off. Those inhumane criminals are actively destroying lives and any semblance of democracy that remained. I don't give a shit if they can't eat dinner in peace or if they get shouted at. They should be in prison.
Political differences?!? Are you fucking kidding me?!?
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Why I absolutely LOVE Maxine and stand with her!! Back down? Fuck no... give em hell Maxine!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2018
#58
If the Democratic leadership won't stand up for one of their own, why should we believe
scarletwoman
Jun 2018
#9
This is why MLK was so special. He was definitely a few Jedi levels higher than most. nt
Lucky Luciano
Jul 2018
#67
I'm going to repeat what I posted the other day about "political differences."
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#49
Exactly, Cha. Since when is putting kids in cages a mere "political difference"?
SunSeeker
Jul 2018
#68
This sort of shit is one of the reasons why the GOP has been allowed to become so extreme.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#46
Good idea. I'll call her office on Monday. I'll also call Pelosi's and Schumer's.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#53
It is good she has a voice and uses it, and speaks Direct, about what she has to say.
Civic Justice
Jun 2018
#37
Schumer made the classic Dem mistake of accepting the RWs coded language talking points
pecosbob
Jul 2018
#64
Disagreement in our ranks is a great healthy thing to have, at least in the democratic ...
SWBTATTReg
Jul 2018
#83