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In reply to the discussion: OMG We're winning!!!! [View all]

CousinIT

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51. Yes. When Democrats FIGHT, Democrats win. Sadly, most Democrats don't know how or...
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 10:33 PM
Aug 2025

….do not want to fight back, fire with fire. They’re worried about rules, norms, decorum, and laws. Maybe they just don’t want to look “undignified” — afraid to get town in the dirt and fight. When your opponent is someone who doesn’t give a rat’s ass about any of that and who tossed it all out years ago, such timidity will NOT work. AT. ALL.

Worse, we have NO MORE TIME to wait for democrats to grok a clue and start waterboarding MAGAts with their own medicine.

Our party was not prepared for this even though we’ve been moving in this direction for decades. They still refused to suspend the filibuster or do anything else remotely beyond the norm. That timidity has hurt us and this country badly.

And they still have not responded (save a few of them) with nearly the fight required to defeat it.

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OMG We're winning!!!! [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 2025 OP
Are you listening Schumer, Jeffries, and Durbin? Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #1
You make a good point but let's face it senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #2
Ridicule is the key to turn his base against him. Ridicule comes in all kinds of forms. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #3
Ridicule has definitely been under utilized until now senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #4
Definitely. Cankles's psychology is horrifying, but it's not complicated. We can send him Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #6
Cankles! senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #9
Oooh! I would love that, but I can't claim authorship. It was another DUer who Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #10
It's an old term sdfernando Aug 2025 #22
Felonious Cunk! calimary Aug 2025 #38
Is his wife Philomena Cunk? She's as dumb as he is. TheRickles Aug 2025 #85
I believe it's a term canetoad Aug 2025 #52
You are correct. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #68
It's what they used to call Hillary. But it's actually true about him. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #78
the trolls with pepe memes for avatars rampartd Aug 2025 #90
"I can't figure out why we don't." OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #81
Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #5
ridicule is important Be Leave On Aug 2025 #14
Oh of course TheProle Aug 2025 #20
I was thinking the same thing! sunnybrook Aug 2025 #47
To be fair, the Newsom stuff is way more self aware EdmondDantes_ Aug 2025 #48
Oh, that's right. We are still in normal times johnnyfins Aug 2025 #54
Too many people never heard it because they were more worried about their checkbook, Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #63
You're right but only if you believe he "won" the election legitimately. llmart Aug 2025 #74
"Weird" had legs. We'd have done a lot better if they hadn't muzzled Walz. And this has legs too. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #79
Sure, but Newsom is governor of one of the world's largest economies & in Trump's eyes that counts for a lot. CrispyQ Aug 2025 #89
Agreed. It's a powerful tool. paleotn Aug 2025 #21
"Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule." ClaudetteCC Aug 2025 #29
Good Point! vapor2 Aug 2025 #43
It isn't mine ClaudetteCC Aug 2025 #44
Yes, ridicule is key! Cassidy Aug 2025 #34
Very perceptive post, Scrivener7! BComplex Aug 2025 #36
If ridicule could turn Trump's base against him, they would already be on the outs with him. LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #53
The Lincoln Project stuff is a bit too heady Dr. T Aug 2025 #73
Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution dedl67 Aug 2025 #83
Mockery of Marie Antoinette was prevalent prior to the French Revolution dedl67 Aug 2025 #84
You're probably right Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #11
Oh, I could easily be wrong senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #16
Even Chuck Schumer can do rough and tumble politics if he puts his mind to it. paleotn Aug 2025 #27
Schumer's "style " is doing nothing, that's why he's the wrong leader. dem4decades Aug 2025 #32
In this political environment.... mdbl Aug 2025 #42
Yeah, imagine Schumer posting a pic of himself without a shirt and ripped? Polybius Aug 2025 #55
NO....... Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #64
It could be pretty awesome. But only if he has the half glasses too. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #87
Then Mitch McConnell might get jealous Polybius Aug 2025 #92
I doubt that Schumer can adapt at this point in his career Raven123 Aug 2025 #76
Then, they must hire someone to do it for them. Magoo48 Aug 2025 #88
Nope Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #13
Trump will have to issue an Executive Order outlawing ridicule of the president. sop Aug 2025 #7
That's a valid (and scary) point actually senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #8
Don't give him any ideas... maspaha Aug 2025 #15
Trump already asked his handlers... RealityChik Aug 2025 #49
Just another lawsuit to add to the mix. Iris Aug 2025 #60
Trump showed his cards when he became so upset over TACO. C Moon Aug 2025 #12
Governor Walz was having an effect Mme. Defarge Aug 2025 #17
I've been reading a few comments that Walz was senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #18
If true that sucks unweird Aug 2025 #23
See post #20, above. nt Wednesdays Aug 2025 #24
That's when it''s time to get some new, courageous and insightful consultants!! BComplex Aug 2025 #37
If that's true it was, IMO, Mme. Defarge Aug 2025 #50
Ugh moose65 Aug 2025 #75
Not polarizing but rather ineffective. progressoid Aug 2025 #82
This surfered Aug 2025 #19
A+ for encapsulating the point senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #26
Yeah, it was pretty easy for him to pretend PatSeg Aug 2025 #25
I agree completely! senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #28
Yes, understand normal circumstances, PatSeg Aug 2025 #35
A big part of free speech is ridicule.. use it or lose it! mountain grammy Aug 2025 #30
Saw an online clip of Fox "News" talking about Newsom, today. Paladin Aug 2025 #31
A stuck pig is gonna squeal senseandsensibility Aug 2025 #33
Yep. More like him but definitely more OF him, also. calimary Aug 2025 #39
Absolutely. (nt) Paladin Aug 2025 #40
Nicolle Wallace howls at MAGA's 'melting snowflakes' angry over Newsom trolling LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #41
We badly needed someone to do what Newsom is doing now during his first term, when this shit was first normalized. Karasu Aug 2025 #45
I always said they should be ridiculed and laughed at JI7 Aug 2025 #46
Yes. When Democrats FIGHT, Democrats win. Sadly, most Democrats don't know how or... CousinIT Aug 2025 #51
I could NOT stop laughing at the sputtering outrage from the folks on FOX's The Five. pat_k Aug 2025 #56
Remember when "Weirdoes" was working For Harris and Walz WA-03 Democrat Aug 2025 #57
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Newsom need to bring up the Epstein files every chance he gets!!! William Gustafson Aug 2025 #59
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Yes. These memes have given him the megaphone. Now he should work EPSTEIN in consistently. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #80
So yay, I guess, we're winning a social media war. indusurb Aug 2025 #62
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The midterms are over a year away. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #70
Wow 7 posts in 10 years BannonsLiver Aug 2025 #71
a thin win... myohmy2 Aug 2025 #66
Next on the winning agenda (hint: the "files" will go public soon). Warning: X post link in. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #72
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Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2025 #69
Wishful thinking. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #77
Are we winning? EnergizedLib Aug 2025 #86
Pointing out maga... Snackshack Aug 2025 #91
This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #93
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