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179. We are seeing our nation being dismantled. I'm not sure if you are arguing against Democratic lawmakers doing

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 03:39 PM

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everything they can to speak out. Our very democracy is at stake. Everyday, huge damage is being done to our country. Never in our lifetimes has it been more important for lawmakers speak out.

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I thought we supported democrats here [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 OP

Is it an attack to critique a public figure's public work? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2025 #1

Having a temper tantrum because SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #5

I think people would be upset if elected Dems were having temper tantrums. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #8

Then what is the problem? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #26

I would have to see the specific posts you're complaining about... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #32

I was asking about your post above SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #42

That post says not throwing tantrums isn't a problem. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #51

Then what is the problem? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #52

Did I say there was a problem? Think. Again. Jan 2025 #57

You said SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #69

I think that not throwing tantrums is not the problem. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #74

The what do you think is 'the problem'? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #86

Control of government is temporary. DV1 Jan 2025 #122

The problem is choie Jan 2025 #244

Then what strategy do you recommend? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #246

I'm not a politician choie Jan 2025 #248

Exactly how are they not prepared? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #249

Lack of a tactical response is not being prepared. choie Jan 2025 #250

What do you consider a tactical response? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #251

What does a temper tantrum look like in this context? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2025 #10

Like this... LexVegas Jan 2025 #12

Well done. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #33

Any thing with blanket attacks SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #43

Like most generalizations, that blanket doesn't cover the bed. sop Jan 2025 #67

i think it's important to criticize ourselves and learn samsingh Jan 2025 #113

Ding Ding Ding dwayneb Jan 2025 #235

To my knowledge DeepWinter Jan 2025 #2

I would welcome constructive criticism SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #6

You say you want specifics angrychair Jan 2025 #156

Why not? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #165

True angrychair Jan 2025 #190

Yes SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #192

Step aside if they are not willing or able to do the job dalton99a Jan 2025 #3

How are you defining their job? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #7

This is what Democrats aren't understanding. They think that the republican electorate Autumn Jan 2025 #83

I didn't like Jefferies post either SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #85

The Democrats are playing a wait and see game. They're going to tune out the Autumn Jan 2025 #99

Exactly what can be done to effectively fight? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #100

Take a cue from AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Jamie Raskin for starters. Autumn Jan 2025 #102

All three are in the House, not the Senate SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #121

No they can't vote for them but they sure are exposing them. Autumn Jan 2025 #123

Great SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #125

One last response to you, then I have things to do. The road to fascism is lined Autumn Jan 2025 #126

Not what I said SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #130

And yet you propose none. nt Bobstandard Jan 2025 #153

Neither are those SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #158

⬆️⬆️⬆️THIS⬆️⬆️⬆️ Think. Again. Jan 2025 #137

And yeah I will go to my grave pissed off at Jefferies god is on the throne bullshit. 2naSalit Jan 2025 #96

Do you depend on SNAP to eat? choie Jan 2025 #252

What exactly do they need to do to fight? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #253

So, we just fire them and replace them with what??? LeftInTX Jan 2025 #46

Yes we must be reminded that God is on His Throne and all will be well. Amen. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #4

Trust the Lord. He works in inscrutable ways dalton99a Jan 2025 #9

Yes, god is on his throne and we should shut the fuck up Autumn Jan 2025 #41

Are you suggesting we should not hold our representatives accountable? Think. Again. Jan 2025 #11

Quite a lot of us don't have Democrats as our representatives maxrandb Jan 2025 #15

I believe the OP is referring to Dem Representatives. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #27

Bugging the crap out of the locals is key, imo. This a.m., the political ice just allegorical oracle Jan 2025 #64

I am making so many calls to Retrumplican "leaders" maxrandb Jan 2025 #75

What a concept! mcar Jan 2025 #169

No SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #17

No...see...we shouldn't ask; "where the fuck are the Republicans"? maxrandb Jan 2025 #13

One week into the mad man's 2nd admin and some are demanding Dem leaders do something... brush Jan 2025 #18

Exactly what can they do? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #20

Not voting for bullshit would be one thing they could do. There should not be one Democratic vote for any of this. Gore1FL Jan 2025 #78

OK SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #92

Let's start with putting dog killers in charge of DHS: Gore1FL Jan 2025 #103

Thank you SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #110

And if those Senators all voted against Noem, it would have changed nothing Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #116

One change would be my respect for the senators listed wouldn't be diminished. nt Gore1FL Jan 2025 #117

That is fine. Criticize them for their votes if you don't agree with them. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #134

I live in Missouri and voted for Harris despite MO not going blue. Gore1FL Jan 2025 #138

I would criticize you for voting for Trump. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #139

We are going to have to live with this disagreement, then. Gore1FL Jan 2025 #142

Are you saying voting for Noem is constructive and productive? Emile Jan 2025 #118

Nice strawman there. You know I wasn't saying that. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #129

No strawman asking you a question. Your Emile Jan 2025 #140

You have an error in logic. Saying voting against a nominee is not constructive does not mean Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #143

Well I see you can't answer your own logic. Speaking of strawman argument, Emile Jan 2025 #147

OK. If you say so. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #151

I do say so and you are still not answering your own logic. Emile Jan 2025 #152

Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #119

and how is voting for them effective and actually makes a difference? Emile Jan 2025 #141

A handful voted SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #146

Your words, not mine. You said Emile Jan 2025 #149

So democrats criticizing SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #162

You are still not answering your own logic. Emile Jan 2025 #173

I'm not understanding your question SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #174

Do I have to copy and paste what you said in every reply? Emile Jan 2025 #176

It would help SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #177

LOL 🤣 Emile Jan 2025 #178

Im not an expert angrychair Jan 2025 #161

I think it depends on context SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #167

They should be out everyday Marigold Jan 2025 #81

Who is 'they' exactly? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #94

"They" is the Democrats Marigold Jan 2025 #107

Who are 'the democrats'? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #108

Nevermind. Pointless discussion. Marigold Jan 2025 #112

Have a nice day SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #114

What do you mean by "the?" And when you say, "be," in what sense are you using that word? Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #154

You can find definitions here SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #159

Yes, but I really don't have a sense of how you are using them. Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #164

The definitions are SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #168

They could not vote for the fuckery? Bettie Jan 2025 #87

Who is 'they'? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #95

What do you mean by "who?" Please be specific. And your use of the asterisk. Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #155

Definitions are here SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #163

We fucking KNOW where the republicans are. As to who the ones are Autumn Jan 2025 #49

Oh good grief... NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #14

It's getting ridiculous on all fronts. Autumn Jan 2025 #37

I have a feeling it can get worse still! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #44

Oh yeah it's gonna get a lot worse. Leadership needs to pay a lot more attention Autumn Jan 2025 #72

Looks like we should have sent Dems in Congress a copy of On Tyranny. OneGrassRoot Jan 2025 #93

How many of Trump's EO's are illegal? gab13by13 Jan 2025 #16

Prey tell, how do you stop EOs, especially Dems who are not the party in control? brush Jan 2025 #22

Democrats need to wave their magic wand SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #24

Exactly. I say let's see how far the mad man goes. brush Jan 2025 #35

Yes I am puzzled dwayneb Jan 2025 #241

That's the problem SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #243

So Democrats should look the other way gab13by13 Jan 2025 #45

A powerful story, good on you, and people who joined in. electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #205

These two Democratic Congresswomen have been attacked on Democratic Underground. C0RI0LANUS Jan 2025 #19

Not okay SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2025 #31

So you're saying they got out of line? ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2025 #90

Uhhhh....seems like you are trying to play that role! tritsofme Jan 2025 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2025 #136

So has Nancy Pelosi. But that's not what either of this is about. This about people who are basically LeftInTX Jan 2025 #36

We need to use the "Alert" button whenever we see a skeevy post on DU FakeNoose Jan 2025 #55

They are being alerted on! Too many jury members must think "shitting on Democrats" is OK. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #65

I guess DU is not a cult. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #201

They're probably feeling optimistic what with all the Democrat-bashing, but they failed to take betsuni Jan 2025 #204

Attacked or criticized? mcar Jan 2025 #171

Ultimately Matters Such As This Will Be Decided By Moderators Applying Site Rules MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #21

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #25

Perhaps you were wrong about your alerts? Think. Again. Jan 2025 #29

Thanks for trying. I think this points to how the juries are thinking, which is not good. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #30

Well said SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #34

I know...It's not constructive. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #39

I agree, this OP is definitely not constructive. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #56

Happy Tuesday Y'all Perhaps Contact Administration Directly MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #82

... demmiblue Jan 2025 #28

I support democrats. Have my entire life. I support them in many ways. boston bean Jan 2025 #38

Exactly what do you want them to do? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #47

Lead. Not silence and acquiescence. boston bean Jan 2025 #70

And exactly how would that stop any EO? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #73

No one is stating they can stop it. But vocally and vociferously speak against it ok? boston bean Jan 2025 #76

Where I live they are working hard to mitigate it. It's quiet and behind the scenes. (ICE raids etc) LeftInTX Jan 2025 #84

I've heard several Dems denounce them SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #89

It seems to me kacekwl Jan 2025 #105

That's an exaggeration SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #109

Great good go know. kacekwl Jan 2025 #111

We are seeing our nation being dismantled. I'm not sure if you are arguing against Democratic lawmakers doing Doodley Jan 2025 #179

Speaking out is great SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #180

So no voters need to be educated about what is going on? Nothing can be done? Unbelievable. Doodley Jan 2025 #186

Never said that SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #187

I support Democrats. I don't support "Democrats" who attack Democrats or enable trumpism or the GOP in general. themaguffin Jan 2025 #40

I have no problem with criticizing SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #50

All righty then Jilly_in_VA Jan 2025 #144

Never thought making a statement SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #150

Whatever Truman said... mountain grammy Jan 2025 #48

Well atreides1 Jan 2025 #63

There is a big difference regarding "attacking Democrats." gab13by13 Jan 2025 #53

Criticizing Fetterman or any other democrat SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #60

I get it that Trump is president and can issue EO's. gab13by13 Jan 2025 #77

Then please tell us SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #97

Check it out mcar Jan 2025 #172

Yeah, well, when you lose two of three elections to Donald Trump BeyondGeography Jan 2025 #54

Not blindly. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2025 #58

I'm not accepting any appeasement. The issue is simple for me. You either honor your oath of office and defend Hotler Jan 2025 #59

What appeasement are you referring to? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #61

IMO. They all failed for not even trying to declare the orange one a domestic enemy. Hotler Jan 2025 #131

All? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #135

Right. And these same people that are complaining because not all Democrats are voting against everything Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #148

Voting for any of his cabinet appointments. Voltaire2 Jan 2025 #217

And those who did deserve to be criticized SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #219

Rubio 99-0 Voltaire2 Jan 2025 #220

So the actions of 47 people SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #221

Lol. Voltaire2 Jan 2025 #222

And thats still on 47 people SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #223

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2025 #62

Trying to silence legitimate criticism doesn't support Democrats. Renew Deal Jan 2025 #66

I'm all for specific criticism SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #71

Unfortunately, the issue isn't the will of Democrats kerouac2 Jan 2025 #68

How about an example or two as to what exactly you are Bettie Jan 2025 #79

You can just read this thread SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #106

The party seems to have fallen asleep and let a Republican majority get elected. Omnipresent Jan 2025 #80

We can't speak out when we disagree with a Democrat. That sounds like the Republicans theatening doc03 Jan 2025 #88

Correct. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2025 #91

I had lots of complaints I heard from the MAGAs viewpoint as to why Harris lost and Biden's doc03 Jan 2025 #98

A democrat, yes SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #101

No, it's more like postponing D-Day until 1970 because "we don't want to be like the enemy". hadEnuf Jan 2025 #104

How so? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #115

We have been keeping our powder dry and now we are flooded. We should have been hammering the GOP with everything we had hadEnuf Jan 2025 #195

How have democrats been keeping their powder dry? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #196

This is kinda' off topic but I got sick... Septua Jan 2025 #124

But your posts criticizing DU posters for daring to criticize niyad Jan 2025 #127

I have no problem SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #133

Hmm, for some reason I keep thinking of Lady Violet. niyad Jan 2025 #193

Lol SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #194

They hate a fictional Democratic Party, why all the dramatic emotions, conspiracy theories, passive-aggressive betsuni Jan 2025 #128

Where are they? claudette Jan 2025 #132

Give me a break. alarimer Jan 2025 #145

This Oneironaut Jan 2025 #160

Sure SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #170

all gone. stillcool Jan 2025 #157

I found the attacks on Hakeem Jeffries mcar Jan 2025 #166

Who are these du democrats you are accusing for not voting for Harris? Emile Jan 2025 #175

The "uncommitted" who regularly trashed mcar Jan 2025 #181

Well you must have an idea who they are. Emile Jan 2025 #182

It'd be easy enough for you to Google mcar Jan 2025 #183

So you won't answer. Emile Jan 2025 #184

I've answered - and nice try mcar Jan 2025 #188

No you didn't, not even a nice try. Emile Jan 2025 #191

I will never understand disagreeing with elected leaders over things important to us is called bashing. LakeArenal Jan 2025 #185

Calling out individual democrats SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #189

There are times when the Democratic Party is, and should be, seen as a whole.... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #202

Demonizing a whole group of people SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #206

There's a big difference between "demonizing" and holding accountable. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #212

Yes hold individuals accountable SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #213

You don't seem to understand that when a majority of any given group act... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #214

You don't seem to understand SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #215

I beg to differ... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #216

Don't kid yourself SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #218

If they were doing that already.... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #224

They were doing that already SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #225

Oh, so they were doing it SECRETLY, like garland did his job... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #226

No, publicly SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #227

Again, if they were being proactive publicly... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #228

Again, for some it's never enough SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #229

Well, they're STARTING to speak out now... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #230

No they were doing it already SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #231

Including the one when Biden was still President? Emile Jan 2025 #232

So they were only allowed to speak out SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #233

LOL Emile Jan 2025 #234

Have a great day SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #236

You made my day, thanks. Emile Jan 2025 #238

You're very welcome SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #239

I don't sign or believe in Loyalty Oaths. I''d rather think for myself. Ping Tung Jan 2025 #197

Who said anything about loyalty oaths SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #199

Loyalty oaths, cult, blind allegiance, bow down, worship, toe the line, hive mind, betsuni Jan 2025 #208

Too many just want SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #210

Ironic that they're the "Democrats can be too big of a tent" "there's no standard" people -- purity tests and betsuni Jan 2025 #245

LOL Skittles Jan 2025 #198

And they will continue to win SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #200

we support them Skittles Jan 2025 #203

Never said anything about goose stepping SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #209

Just get it over with and say you want total obedience Renew Deal Jan 2025 #240

Never said I want total obedience SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #242

that hardly describes the situation Skittles Jan 2025 #269

True SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #270

How do you define "attacking"? Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #207

Post that SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #211

Some deserve it nt doc03 Jan 2025 #237

Some do SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #247

I think there's some latitude in the rules depending on if we're in an election season or not CrispyQ Jan 2025 #254

I have no issue with SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #255

I guess I'm one you'd take issue with then cuz I agree, as a party, as a unified voice, they aren't doing enough. -nt CrispyQ Jan 2025 #258

What should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #259

A unified no vote for all of his nominees would be a good start. CrispyQ Jan 2025 #260

Are they all unqualified? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #261

I'm not a political strategist so maybe they should hire a few. Also, you're exhausting. Bye. -nt CrispyQ Jan 2025 #264

Why? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #265

I thought claudette Jan 2025 #256

Are you saying they don't? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #257

No claudette Jan 2025 #262

How are they silent? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #263

Guess I mean claudette Jan 2025 #266

All democrats don't get the media attention SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2025 #267

Ok claudette Jan 2025 #268