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In reply to the discussion: Democrats: Quit listening to "civility" scolds and concern trolls: This is an emergency [View all]Caliman73
(11,767 posts)I see the value in both outward and systemic resistance. My issue is when the two camps start taking shots at each other rather than focusing on the true opponent. We can get in people's faces without being horribly nasty and mean spirited. It is about calling a spade a spade. As much as he is maligned on DU these days, Alan Grayson was pretty good at calling the Republicans out, like when he talked about their health plan:
"The Republican health care plan: don't get sick ... The Republicans have a back up plan in case you do get sick ... This is what the Republicans want you to do. If you get sick America, the Republican health care plan is this: Die quickly!"
Blunt and true.
Maxine Waters is being blunt and truthful.
People like Raul Grijalva, Corey Booker, etc... are fighting from within. Equally important. I was bothered by Nancy Pelosi (who I usually love and defend) and Chuck Schumer calling what Maxine Waters is doing "unAmerican".