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74. There is still a problem

Wed Aug 4, 2021, 10:32 AM

Aug 2021

Republicans get away with it. Their voters don't care.

What is to be done about that? We don't want to just accept having to be treated by a double standard.

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I feel that we need to hold Republicans to the same standard as Cuomo. Please read comment number 50 [View all] Doodley Aug 2021 OP

Please stop. StarfishSaver Aug 2021 #1

Democrats insisting Republicans resign would be futile and pointless. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #2

That's not a valid reason to be less critical of Republicans. Doodley Aug 2021 #3

Why aren't you calling on Republicans to denounce their own reprobates? Ocelot II Aug 2021 #4

Trump is still a threat to America. The economy could tank and he could run in 2024. Our democracy Doodley Aug 2021 #7

I'm with you. triron Aug 2021 #11

Thank you Triron. I feel I am under siege just for making the point. Doodley Aug 2021 #32

I agree Meowmee Aug 2021 #45

Thank you for being a voice of reason. Doodley Aug 2021 #71

Yw Meowmee Aug 2021 #76

We're not all focusing on Cuomo. The State House in NY will focus on him, because pnwmom Aug 2021 #64

We ARE just as critical of R's. It's silly to pretend we aren't. pnwmom Aug 2021 #54

Trump claimed Obama wiretapped him. Who demanded that Trump be held to account for that lie? Doodley Aug 2021 #59

Trump has deluged us with lies. There wasn't enough time to hold him account for every single one pnwmom Aug 2021 #63

You are complaining to the wrong people. ShazzieB Aug 2021 #68

Democrats impeached Trump twice... LeftInTX Aug 2021 #5

Impeachment was nothing to do with abuse allegations against Trump. Doodley Aug 2021 #19

This is some messed up bothsiderism blogslug Aug 2021 #6

whataboutism Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #8

Yeah take the high road. Meanwhile pukes run roughshod on voting rights and want to destroy democrac triron Aug 2021 #14

Throw women under the bus and see how far we get. HELL no. Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #15

That is why Al Franken's political career is over, while barely any Democrats said anything about Doodley Aug 2021 #16

This is me editing my post blogslug Aug 2021 #24

Please don't use that kind of language. I don't deserve to be disrespected for having an opinion. Doodley Aug 2021 #34

This is me editing this post too blogslug Aug 2021 #39

"The Blue Team rajes out its goddammit trash." ShazzieB Aug 2021 #69

Sorry, but expect more of Democrats, especially on these type matters. Hoyt Aug 2021 #9

Stop lying about Democrats, tons of Democrats called on Trump to resign, numerous times, for tritsofme Aug 2021 #10

We are talking about abuse allegations. Doodley Aug 2021 #23

I'm thinking the NY AG's investigation was helpful for their position on this. chowder66 Aug 2021 #48

I am sick of accepting the standard of Republicans. brooklynite Aug 2021 #12

I'm pretty sure almost all Democrats repeatedly stated, in word and deed, that Trump should RockRaven Aug 2021 #13

Of course, this person just prefers to spread lies and misinformation about Democrats. tritsofme Aug 2021 #18

I'm talking about abuse allegations. Don't you dare call me a liar or a straw man. Doodley Aug 2021 #25

I pointed out the lies you're spreading about Democrats, nothing about strawmen though. tritsofme Aug 2021 #30

I never said no Democrats called on Trump to resign. If you can show I lied, do so. Otherwise, stop Doodley Aug 2021 #38

Democrats lined up to say Trump should resign too, you're spreading a false narrative. tritsofme Aug 2021 #41

I agree some Democrats did demand Trump resign. I will make sure my OP reflects that. Doodley Aug 2021 #46

Yes, no Democrats called on Trump to resign Azathoth Aug 2021 #17

And if only they had, he would have had no choice but to resign StarfishSaver Aug 2021 #36

I think the OP's point is they don't ever pay a price. BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #62

Call on Trump to resign? They impeached him! Twice! Bucky Aug 2021 #20

I say it again. I'm talking about abuse allegations. Doodley Aug 2021 #26

I don't follow the logic of "Trump got away with it. Cuomo should too" Bucky Aug 2021 #33

There is still a problem treestar Aug 2021 #74

Well you're not going to solve the problem by mimicking Republicans Bucky Aug 2021 #77

Maybe he does not have to resign because of them treestar Aug 2021 #78

How about self-deleting Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #21

Tell that to Al Franken. Doodley Aug 2021 #28

Had he started this OP, I would have. n/t Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #29

All I want is for Republicans to be held to the same standard as Democrats. I don't feel that they Doodley Aug 2021 #44

Your premise is falses, though. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #47

OP is purposely ignoring the numerous instances of Dems calling out Repubs. Kaleva Aug 2021 #67

Heck, now they want Chris Cuomo to quit CNN. Nixie Aug 2021 #22

I believe that question should be directed at Republicans. Budi Aug 2021 #27

I accept fully what you are saying. If Democrats say we demanded Cuomo resign and Al Franken, and Doodley Aug 2021 #31

Because those Republicans are assholes & Media loved the $$ the sideshow gave them. Budi Aug 2021 #50

Everyone should read your post. You make the most important points on this thread. Doodley Aug 2021 #53

Above all the hype, chatter & finger pointing Media will report, THIS is what NY's priority must be. Budi Aug 2021 #55

Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor, looks strong and she doesn't have the baggage that Cuomo has. Kaleva Aug 2021 #61

+100000 roamer65 Aug 2021 #57

Kathy Hochul, the current Lt. Gov, won the 2018 election with 60% of the vote. pnwmom Aug 2021 #65

Except Cuomo is not the "Strongest Democratic Candidate" any more. hunter Aug 2021 #72

Umm. Yes. We get that. Which is what I'm saying. Budi Aug 2021 #73

Don't forget Al Franken MiniMe Aug 2021 #35

Exactly. Doodley Aug 2021 #40

Yes, they did crimycarny Aug 2021 #37

I think the complaint is more with the media dflprincess Aug 2021 #42

Very good point. Doodley Aug 2021 #51

Yup. MEDIA. Budi Aug 2021 #56

Biden said Abbott and Desantis should step out of the way and let their people receive help. LonePirate Aug 2021 #43

Totally agree. Good post. Sorry you got so much flack:( Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #49

Thank you for that. Doodley Aug 2021 #52

Also Doodley NewsCenter28 Aug 2021 #66

What evidence do you have that she is "disinterested in bringing Trump to justice?" ShazzieB Aug 2021 #70

And the seditionists in Congress ecstatic Aug 2021 #58

You are free to hold R's to the same standards as you do for Cuomo Kaleva Aug 2021 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author Marius25 Aug 2021 #75