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In reply to the discussion: For any DU'ers who even occasionally doubt that Democrats are doing enough -- Democrats are doing enough. [View all]
hamsterjill
(16,898 posts)112. So is the "what are YOU doing" bullshit!
It is not an unreasonable idea that the Democrats currently in office are the ones who need to deal with Donald Trump.
Your attitude is completely defeatist. Here's why:
You say that Democrats have no effective control now. The problem with that statement is if Trump gets HIS way, there won't ever be another time when Democrats ARE in control. There aren't going to be any more elections, and if there are, they aren't going to be fair elections. So, the Democrats IN OFFICE NOW are the only hope. And you're saying they can't do anything. To just wait until things are all rosy again.
We should just stop the "whining and caterwauling" so that we all look happy and content, right?
Bullshit! I am not happy and content and I want MORE from the current Democrats. I'm not going to sit down and stop asking for that because it might not look all sweet and perfect. It's our ONLY hope that they figure out something NOW.
If that's stupid in your opinion, well, that's your opinion.
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For any DU'ers who even occasionally doubt that Democrats are doing enough -- Democrats are doing enough. [View all]
ancianita
Aug 2025
OP
I appreciate what both of you are saying and I agree that more needs to be done.
Trueblue Texan
Aug 2025
#189
Good grief, I think it's stupid to be asked those questions, because everyone here is already doing those things.
hamsterjill
Aug 2025
#94
No, I'm asking a serious question. Which you answered. Not sure why it merited a personal attack.
onenote
Aug 2025
#106
Excellent! Thank you, love_katz! If you don't mind, I'll add him to the OP list.
ancianita
Aug 2025
#17
If the above lists don't inspire you, especially by holding town halls and tv appearances,
ancianita
Aug 2025
#82
Schumer has also been instrumental in upping our chances of winning back the Senate...
W_HAMILTON
Aug 2025
#34
Yes, and my opinion is that we'd have a shit show on our hands if certain "fan favorites" were leading the Senate...
W_HAMILTON
Aug 2025
#99
You can only vote once and those other items are a given. Outside of that you need system changing policies, I don't...
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#102
How does a person literally "vote harder"!? It's a passive aggressive blow off to people's....
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#192
what stopdiggin said is the minimum but doesn't address the FACT that the current...
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#194
False, my overall expression is still same people are validly frustrated with DNC opposition
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#198
So essentially you want 'more' - but you have no idea (or even concept) of 'what'
stopdiggin
Aug 2025
#125
Also, would you please link Beyer's page for this statement? It would be good recent link. TIA.
ancianita
Aug 2025
#60
It's linked at his home page that I included in my post; here is a direct link to the statement:
spooky3
Aug 2025
#62
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !! For a site that is SUPPOSED to be supporting ...
stopdiggin
Aug 2025
#41
Yes, a handful are doing enough and more. Like fighting a 3 alarm house fire with a cup of water but lets
ImNotGod
Aug 2025
#52
The biggest thing I want is to do more of is helping build the party in states we aren't competitive in
EdmondDantes_
Aug 2025
#63
Totally agree. Same here re donations. I donate a lot to our congressional candidates in red states.
ancianita
Aug 2025
#80
This !!! We should be up 15 generic but we aren't causer we're not in those areas
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#89
If you are interested in following the lawsuits against Trump you can go here...
chowder66
Aug 2025
#77
Thanks! I've posted a lot from Just Security. Their litigation updates are important.
ancianita
Aug 2025
#91
Ask your friends, family and neighbors, "Are democrats doing enough in response to trump crimes?"
Duncan Grant
Aug 2025
#92
Friends and family echo what they're exposed to. If they're not exposed to pro-party news as we are,
ancianita
Aug 2025
#101
Information is not the problem. The lack of an effective opposition party is the problem.
Duncan Grant
Aug 2025
#116
As useful as asking my friends, family and neighbors if biochemists are doing enough.
Torchlight
Aug 2025
#155
Are biochemists running for office while a psychotic biochemist is destroying the nation?
Orrex
Aug 2025
#174
Here's a question for you, the answer to which may well change this entire conversation.
thucythucy
Aug 2025
#159
Outstanding post! A lot of work went into putting all this information together. THANK YOU!!!
Fla Dem
Aug 2025
#162
And a thousand thanks to all who added more objective information re what all the Dems have been doing!
ancianita
Aug 2025
#165
Thank you for the post. I get tired of people bashing Democrats by saying they're doing nothing.
CaptainTruth
Aug 2025
#167
That broad-brush stroke you are using against all who are older is at least as ill-informed as
hlthe2b
Aug 2025
#187