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procon

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16. That's an unrealistic pipedream.

Reply to global1 (Reply #13)

Tue Sep 4, 2018, 10:39 AM

Sep 2018

Dems would only look like grandstanding fools for walking out and relinquishing their right to speak and question Kavanaugh. The MSM isn't going to give this hearing any attention, if there is a 30 second spot on the evening news that's all the public will learn. A walk out will only make the public think Dems are showboating and unwilling to do their job.

The average TV viewer doesn't care. They don't understand the issues, or what's at stake, and most people don't even know how our govt even works. All they will see is a made for silly TV sideshow where politicians aren't getting anything accomplished... as usual.

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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