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wnylib

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14. Agree that it is very important to
Tue Jun 14, 2022, 11:29 AM
Jun 2022

make the general public aware of what the Republican party is doing that subverts democracy.

But, if it comes only from Democrats, it can and will be easily dismissed as partisan politics. That's why the composition and message from the J6 committee is so important. It includes both Democrats and the few rational Republicans that still exist. A very conservative Republican has a leading role on the committee.

As for Democrats taking a strong stand on what we are against, it is important that we make it clear that we oppose the Republican subversion of democracy and the bigotry and lies that they promote.

But, it is also VERY important to say what we are for. Give people something to work FOR as a means of uniting all of us as a nation and to redirect us away from hatred of "the other." Bring all of us together in the common cause of democracy, both liberal and (genuine) conservative.

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+1000. K&R n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2022 #1
Every damn day BeyondGeography Jun 2022 #2
I learn well from history. no_hypocrisy Jun 2022 #3
I think the 1/6 committee is threading a needle and aiming at a smaller, more Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #4
Good post. wnylib Jun 2022 #10
There's actually been commentary I've viewed KPN Jun 2022 #15
+1 callous taoboy Jun 2022 #26
Yes. People may not believe it, but you at least have to tell them. - n/t Jim__ Jun 2022 #5
The problem: Right-wing media stirs peoople up. Left-wing media puts them to sleep. Binkie The Clown Jun 2022 #6
How about this.... CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #7
Did you mean to say "Democratic pundit" wnylib Jun 2022 #11
Yes! Oh my a d I usually call that out! CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #12
Their not using the words fascist and fascism in the same sentence Hotler Jun 2022 #8
Anti democratic authoritarianism, aka Fascism on the rise. appalachiablue Jun 2022 #9
The new culture wars with the Democrats on the attack andym Jun 2022 #13
This in a nutshell LiberalLovinLug Jun 2022 #18
Agree that it is very important to wnylib Jun 2022 #14
Yes! Martin68 Jun 2022 #16
Amen. Show that the "mob" will be in charge if the Republicans take back power. theophilus Jun 2022 #17
The problem is that Biden thinks "rational republicans" actually exist. Grins Jun 2022 #19
Sounds good. Start by stopping saying how we need a "strong Republican party". aocommunalpunch Jun 2022 #20
unfortunately- the misinformation campaign has begun quite some time ago ShepKat Jun 2022 #21
Beyond dangerous IngridsLittleAngel Jun 2022 #22
Designate the GOP as a terrorist org. & arrest every single elected office holder MichMan Jun 2022 #23
YES! YES! YES! Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 #24
Those who know - know. The deniers won't believe a word. LogicFirst Jun 2022 #25
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