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In reply to the discussion: Democrats need to do more... [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)20. That's the point, though
People who aren't experts on this are criticizing and second-guessing and giving instructions to the people who are actually doing the work. But when asked to provide details, they say, "How can I know? I'm not an expert."
That's the point. It's easy to demand certain outcomes, when you don't know what's involved. But it's a different thing for those who actually have to do it.
I understand your frustration, but we need to cut some slack to the people who are in the ring doing the work. At least folks need to stop assuming they don't have the knowledge or heart to do what needs to be done when most people don't really understand how to do what they are demanding these folks do.
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Thank you! Just me, but I think Dems are doing a great job and we need to support them
PortTack
Jun 2021
#3
Fair enough, but I never said I was a political strategist, I don't know the nitty-gritty
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#17
Apply more effective pressure on Senators/Representatives who get in the way.
lagomorph777
Jun 2021
#12
When the power imbalance is so dangerous, we can't let the bad guys hold all the weapons.
lagomorph777
Jun 2021
#29
I think the question needs to be asked: What are YOU doing in the "need to do more"?
ck4829
Jun 2021
#13
Longing for angry populist yelling. The illusion that angry yelling and flailing arms
betsuni
Jun 2021
#16
We could challenge the 40 years of right wing memes that are false or misleading.
CrispyQ
Jun 2021
#34
Ruthless and single minded. Brazen. Use whatever power they have to do whatever they can
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2021
#40