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Josiesdad

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71. Nope... it is not a actual 'session'...

Tue Mar 4, 2025, 10:09 PM

Mar 4

I actually researched this before I did my post... it does not actually have to be an actual 'session' if only because this it is not mandated that he give the report in person.

My thought was to deflate the moment of any pretence of 'Pomp & Circumstance' by pointedly and publicly removing any semblance of a loyal opposition.

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Senator Patty Murray will not [View all] montanacowboy Mar 3 OP

No Dems should attend imo SheltieLover Mar 3 #1

If Dems do attend, they had better be prepared to boo every time that is deserved Bluetus Mar 3 #33

neither should normal conservatives mdbl Mar 4 #56

Is there such a thing? SheltieLover Mar 4 #57

True. I guess I remember few who would defend Democracy mdbl Mar 4 #58

No democrat should attend. Not one. rzemanfl Mar 3 #2

Actually, I think that 2 Democrats should attend Josiesdad Mar 4 #67

Is tonight's shitshow considered an actual session? rzemanfl Mar 4 #68

Nope... it is not a actual 'session'... Josiesdad Mar 4 #71

I could see her being Senate leader. LuvLoogie Mar 3 #3

Now that is a wonderful thought. A woman as Senate Leader! n/t ReRe Mar 3 #22

And I read that claudette Mar 3 #4

And this is why I'm not a Jeffries fan. Phoenix61 Mar 3 #10

Agreed claudette Mar 3 #11

I am somewhat dismayed at the 'leadership' pushback stances he has taken, especially starting with..... Celerity Mar 3 #30

God needs to sh!t or get off the pot errr throne MagickMuffin Mar 4 #61

shit or get out of the kitchen. Conjuay Mar 4 #70

Daughter would like to see them attend, but get up, one at a time when he's speaking, and leave. Attilatheblond Mar 3 #28

I like it kkmarie Mar 4 #40

i googled: omfg! orleans Mar 3 #32

I'd like to know claudette Mar 3 #35

Sometimes it's difficult being the adults in the room. aeromanKC Mar 4 #52

He needs to go. Time for a leadership change. RockCreek Mar 4 #59

And if Democrats don't show MorbidButterflyTat Mar 4 #66

THIS malaise Mar 3 #5

no no no et tu Mar 3 #6

Not only attend.... RhapsodyFav Mar 3 #9

yes tradition et tu Mar 3 #12

Every Dem in attendance should be dressed in blue and yellow for Ukraine. Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #27

Now, THAT I like! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 4 #42

Yelling Liar! And Traitor! Seems appropriate. cayugafalls Mar 4 #60

YAY! JMCKUSICK Mar 3 #7

I appreciate you, Sen. Murray mr715 Mar 3 #8

Now I want my Congressional Delegation to Take Note, and Follow Suit TygrBright Mar 3 #13

Only reason a Dem should attend the SOTU. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 3 #14

Yup, go if you want or stay away if you want, but if you go, raise a fucking ruckus. Magoo48 Mar 4 #44

Good on your Sen Patty Murray! Cha Mar 3 #15

When I lived in Washington state I always voted for Patty Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 3 #16

I kind of wish the Dems would attend Grim Chieftain Mar 3 #17

THIS would get much more media attention, and royally piss off 45* groundloop Mar 3 #19

I tend to like the idea of democrats attending, and standing up, turning their back to him, slightlv Mar 3 #18

I think they should attend and hold up mirrors in front of their faces. sagetea Mar 3 #20

Murray rso Mar 3 #21

Yes no Democrats should appear and let the convicted felon have an half empty sotu kimbutgar Mar 3 #23

Ron Wyden (D-OR) is counter-programming Thunderbeast Mar 3 #24

Northwest standing strong! CareyOn Mar 3 #26

SLAVA CASCADIA! Thunderbeast Mar 4 #62

I'm jealous keepthemhonestO Mar 3 #25

Fetterman will be the only Dem there in his hoodie wolfie001 Mar 3 #29

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is holding an online town Hall during the SOTU. Permanut Mar 3 #31

no one should attend... or.. better idea i heard... attend but walk out as soon as he starts speaking Takket Mar 3 #34

I want them to boycott but would accept this as well malaise Mar 4 #41

She listened to me! Aristus Mar 4 #36

I think they all should attend. Fil1957 Mar 4 #37

Obnoxious behavior orangecrush Mar 4 #48

Attend FeelingBlue Mar 4 #38

The "Mom in tennis shoes", my Senator, is really one of the good ones. EarnestPutz Mar 4 #39

Good for her! I wish all the Dems would do that. raccoon Mar 4 #43

Senator Murray has been fierce and has been fighting back Quiet Em Mar 4 #45

SOTU is a grand opportunity for protest. returnee Mar 4 #46

The rest orangecrush Mar 4 #47

Good for her and Sens Murphy, Schatz, Wyden and whoever else is not going. For Dems to Nanjeanne Mar 4 #49

Can not be attending be seen as giving up? Owl Mar 4 #50

me too! cilla4progress Mar 4 #51

My girl SuzyandPuffpuff Mar 4 #53

We've been voting for her since we moved here in 1993. Ping Tung Mar 4 #54

Might be better to go but all turn your back to Trump and bow your heads. I love Murray though! dutch777 Mar 4 #55

Washington State Senators (Murray and Cantwell) padruig Mar 4 #63

My Senator. maxsolomon Mar 4 #64

I won't know which Dems are there or not. I absolutly REFUSE to watch that Bengus81 Mar 4 #65

I'm of the opinion EVERYONE should show up, as he starts his bull walk out nice and sslow. Conjuay Mar 4 #69