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newdeal2

(5,373 posts)
10. Whatever they are trying, it's ineffective
Sat Feb 15, 2025, 01:10 PM
Feb 2025

I get that we are in the minority and all. But here's some things I'd like changed:

1) Put up a united front (no more voting for cabinet members or to advance R bills)
2) Use whatever archaic rules in the House and Senate, statehouses, lawsuits, etc. to slow things down and fight back
3) Pick younger spokespeople who are camera ready to deliver a simple, clear message. Have simple clips, graphics, memes that can go viral and are simple enough for the average voter. Promote that on all social media, not just the Sunday morning shows
4) That message has to be both anti-MAGA but also pro-something better. Explain how these changes and cuts are going to impact the average person and set America back. Explain how the cost of living is increasing under Trump and how we have a better plan

Most importantly, in the future, if we do regain power it cannot be politics as usual or focusing on bipartisanship. We (liberals) are falling way behind and will be squashed if we go back to caution and saying we can't do anything because we don't have XYZ. Just do it like Trump and Elon are doing whatever they want.

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The game shifted, the techno fascists are in charge JCMach1 Feb 2025 #1
+1 leftstreet Feb 2025 #12
The Repubs have sold their souls, so there's no use "working with" them. mymomwasright Feb 2025 #2
Seems to me they are totally flummoxed by it all and fiddling while Rome burns. Where are the leaders? I mean ratchiweenie Feb 2025 #3
Democrats are behind. While Trump turns the country upside-down, issuing his nonsensical edicts, Midnight Writer Feb 2025 #4
I fear that too many of them flvegan Feb 2025 #5
Classic quote DeepWinter Feb 2025 #6
Not a single one tried to use their oath of office or military oath as leverage to declare the orange convict Hotler Feb 2025 #7
Not sure what they can/should do, but Schumer reading a boring statement in an empty Senate Chamber ain't it. Silent Type Feb 2025 #8
And after all that cheerleading for them. Very disappointing. jalan48 Feb 2025 #9
Whatever they are trying, it's ineffective newdeal2 Feb 2025 #10
It's terrific you say you are an activist & I appreciate that. So what are you doing? What do you recommend ... Hekate Feb 2025 #11
Activist, not politician, and I don't mind describing myself that way. lees1975 Feb 2025 #16
I so agree with you and Schumer is getting on my last frazzled nerve. n/t SheilaAnn Feb 2025 #13
I feel the same way. yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #21
I agree with you. I have commented on this topic often. yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #14
So, did you mean to put only male Democrats as effective communicators? Bettie Feb 2025 #18
No. yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #19
I see platitudes suggesting we do "more" but no meaningful suggestions about what that means. tritsofme Feb 2025 #15
I think we're doing plenty. But we need to light a fire under some leaders to get them to break out the message, lees1975 Feb 2025 #17
I blame the media more than Democratic Party Leaders Thrill Feb 2025 #20
Yes, I agree senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #22
I'm Not, Either! Daleuhlmann Feb 2025 #23
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