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global1

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13. Their Voice Would Be In The Court Of Public Opinion....

Reply to ADX (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 09:17 AM

Sep 2018

Can you imagine the coverage the MSM would give to this meeting if the Dems just got up and walked out. It would be 24/7 coverage and each Dem member of this committee would have a chance to talk directly to the American People and point out the unfairness in this process. It would make the Repugs and Grassley look really foolish. They couldn't defend this unfair process.

Right now very few Americans are watching this opening to this meeting. But if the Dems walked out - all Americans would be exposed to this absurdity.

I say bring it out into the open - the Dems should walk out.

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The Dems Should Just Get Up And Walk Out..... [View all] global1 Sep 2018 OP

it won't stop the hearing bigtree Sep 2018 #1

This Kangaroo Court Process Speaks Volumes About The Integrity Of..... global1 Sep 2018 #7

It's a travesty. Sneederbunk Sep 2018 #2

Seceding their place in the hearing is like admitting defeat. procon Sep 2018 #3

Agree 100%. Walking away from the bully only brings more ridicule. You could still beat them. tonyt53 Sep 2018 #8

They're doing better... they are fighting !! C_U_L8R Sep 2018 #4

AGREE bluestarone Sep 2018 #10

they better walk out handmade34 Sep 2018 #5

They ARE acting. The hearing won't end if they walk. They are getting their licks in just fine, tonyt53 Sep 2018 #11

I hear what you're saying but if that were a good idea, they do just that... ADX Sep 2018 #6

Their Voice Would Be In The Court Of Public Opinion.... global1 Sep 2018 #13

That's an unrealistic pipedream. procon Sep 2018 #16

They need to walk out if they don't adjourn. nt Ilsa Sep 2018 #9

No - The Democrats are doing great at fighting back csziggy Sep 2018 #12

Not Many Americans Are Able To Watch This Opening Of This Meeting..... global1 Sep 2018 #14

Dems Walking Out Would Not Play Well For The Repugs In The Upcoming Midterms.... global1 Sep 2018 #15

If he has one iota lsewpershad Sep 2018 #17

Agree +1000 global1 Sep 2018 #18

I agree. Staying legitimizes and normalizes this kind of shit. Does anyone really believe this will jalan48 Sep 2018 #19

Doesn't work. Better to drag the hearings on with questions, protests, and aggrivations. haele Sep 2018 #20