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betsuni

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36. Shocking how everybody knows press doesn't positively cover Democrats yet automatically assume the worst,
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:57 PM
Aug 2025

that Democrats are doing nothing or not enough or too stupid to understand or spineless and so on. Then when presented with what Democrats actually are doing, reluctantly mumble okay, but that's still not enough. Then five minutes later they go and scream Where are the Dems?! and wail about Dems not stopping Republicans while throwing darts at photos of Dem leadership, the Great Satans.

This is stupid.

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Yes, I'm sick of hearing this blamed on the Democrats. The Republicans own this mess. Walleye Aug 2025 #1
It's the usual "Dems suck" pile on mcar Aug 2025 #2
A clueless pile-on... clearly. Oopsie Daisy Aug 2025 #37
And the calls for everyone to emulate Newsom. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #69
Really! Or Gov JB Pritzker... They're Cha Aug 2025 #82
There's a lot of work being done in the trenches that is not about giving speeches MadameButterfly Sep 2025 #100
You are so right, Cha. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #107
It reminds me, sometimes, of how children try to taunt their classmates into a fist fight * Oopsie Daisy Sep 2025 #91
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I am also tired of hearing about Democrats not doing anything LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #59
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key poozwah Sep 2025 #98
What I want to see is a Democratic Project 2026/2028 and every Democratic official including from states on a Silent Type Aug 2025 #3
Project 2029 Lucky Luciano Aug 2025 #13
Thanks for posting this.n/t marked50 Aug 2025 #4
Watched live malaise Aug 2025 #5
Except he didn't, as shown in my OP mcar Aug 2025 #6
There are Dems doing some great stuff but they malaise Aug 2025 #9
You are correct. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #53
Did you even read the OP? nilram Aug 2025 #67
Funny though, Ali wants to talk with her further. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #71
This is beautiful. It's what sets us apart. EOM Grown2Hate Aug 2025 #85
The Dem Leaders Are Doing Great Work, Too.. as Cha Aug 2025 #78
No, he didn't nail it. He should have looked himself in the mirror and blamed himself pnwmom Aug 2025 #20
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No. Ariella Elm Nailed It. Cha Aug 2025 #30
I agree-Ariella Elm did nail it LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #60
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He absolutely did! yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #58
Well said. Thank you for posting this. GoCubsGo Aug 2025 #7
You are welcome mcar Aug 2025 #8
I don't recall Velshi saying Democratic leaders are doing nothing. democrank Aug 2025 #10
21%. And that says it all. KPN Aug 2025 #21
Of course Velshi left out important facts SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2025 #11
Exactly. That's what I Cha Aug 2025 #15
he seems to do this a lot Skittles Aug 2025 #49
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What important facts did she leave out? SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2025 #124
Wow! Sounds like they are doing a lot... lame54 Aug 2025 #12
Media is stuck in their Dems suck mcar Aug 2025 #18
And they have followers. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #38
And of course the media are full of Jake Tappers. tblue37 Sep 2025 #134
Yep, there is that too. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #135
Well... it's not just "the media". There are a lot of random anonymous people "online" who post shit about Democrats... Oopsie Daisy Aug 2025 #41
Yep mcar Aug 2025 #50
I also agree LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #61
And, they fail to report what the Democrats are actually doing. GoCubsGo Aug 2025 #43
Exactly right DeeDeeNY Sep 2025 #95
There's got to be JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #104
You gotta wonder mcar Sep 2025 #111
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THANK YOU. Strongly worded emotional pearl clutching punching down rants blaming Democrats betsuni Aug 2025 #14
Thank you, and Amen to Ariella. I've admired Ali, but this was the worst thing he's ever done. I clicked off after his ancianita Aug 2025 #16
Considering the fact that the White House Press Corp vanlassie Aug 2025 #33
This! mcar Aug 2025 #34
BOOM! sheshe2 Aug 2025 #35
How many times did they yell questions at Joe as left the room? Swede Aug 2025 #44
Absolutely!! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #83
Excellent Advice, vanlassie! Cha Aug 2025 #84
Well and truly said. (nt) Paladin Sep 2025 #97
Mahalo So Much for Ariella Elm's💙 Cha Aug 2025 #17
First of all - yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #55
Yeah, I know all t about the OK for "Criticism" Cha Aug 2025 #68
Do you really think Ali Velshi doesn't have his eyes open, yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #72
100%! Kath2 Sep 2025 #139
Mahalo, Kath! Cha Sep 2025 #140
Cha! Kath2 Sep 2025 #141
Mahalo, Kath and PEACE to You! Cha Sep 2025 #142
Purity tests and counteracting every single thing comprising the NoMoreRepugs Aug 2025 #19
None of that shit matters Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #22
You're Wrong... It Matters... it all Adds up to Cha Aug 2025 #26
Velshi is absolutely identifying the Dems who are working to save Democracy. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #57
NO. you're NOT convincing. Cha Aug 2025 #70
Hear! Hear! Mblaze Aug 2025 #23
he replied Celerity Aug 2025 #24
Good for him mcar Aug 2025 #29
This. progressoid Aug 2025 #75
The wrong take. deepblue Aug 2025 #25
Democrats need to start demanding that people pay attention to them. ihaveaquestion Aug 2025 #28
"Dems aren't doing enough" is the latest corporate media effort to drive down voter enthusiasm on the left. sop Aug 2025 #27
Same old, same old mcar Aug 2025 #31
It sounds to me like the Dems need to learn Buddyzbuddy Aug 2025 #32
Shocking how everybody knows press doesn't positively cover Democrats yet automatically assume the worst, betsuni Aug 2025 #36
Preach it, sister. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #40
Exactly. It is very stupid of the "press" and incredibly lazy. Nixie Aug 2025 #80
Never heard of Ariella Elm. I may have to dig into Emile Aug 2025 #39
I only took a brief look see, Emile. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #87
I do believe the Democratic party is doing everything they can while still playing by the book ImNotGod Aug 2025 #42
Well, look at this...Ari wants to talk with Ariella! sheshe2 Aug 2025 #45
You think she'll go on his show? Emile Aug 2025 #46
That would be great! sheshe2 Aug 2025 #47
I posted this in another thread. I am so fucking sick of the Dem bashing maxrandb Aug 2025 #48
I want to rec this 1000 times! mcar Aug 2025 #51
Yes! betsuni Aug 2025 #54
This is the party of Keepthesoulalive Aug 2025 #56
BEAUTIFUL RANT!! Cha Aug 2025 #74
Right there with you! MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2025 #86
Awesome rant! radical noodle Sep 2025 #110
This should be an OP, Max. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #136
Ali made frank and good points. I certainly wouldn't exactly call this a KPN Aug 2025 #52
Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #62
They get attacked for "doing nothing" mcar Aug 2025 #65
Fantastic! Cirsium Aug 2025 #63
Repetition is the key! ybbor Aug 2025 #64
I agree mcar Aug 2025 #66
I am impressed... GiqueCee Aug 2025 #73
Yes, I just posted about this on another topic Dem4life1970 Aug 2025 #76
Velshi just doesn't realize that everything is Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #77
Democrats aren't slaves!!! I read comments here that makes it seem like Democrats LeftInTX Aug 2025 #79
Politician/Activist confusion. betsuni Sep 2025 #90
K & R DoBW Aug 2025 #81
Brava! Have no idea who this lady is but she is making great points. Thank you for posting question everything Sep 2025 #88
I don't either, but I think she may be an activist! LeftInTX Sep 2025 #89
It's interesting and amusing to see which people are complaining and whining the loudest online... Oopsie Daisy Sep 2025 #92
Thank you, thank you, thank you. oasis Sep 2025 #93
Here is an example of "ignoring" what Democrats "are doing" right here on DU BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #94
This is spot on, BRDS. Thank you. mcar Sep 2025 #99
It's always "the framing" BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #102
This is one of the reasons I despair when fellow Democrats mcar Sep 2025 #103
You have been watching BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #105
Ariella Elm, to start with: Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #96
Yet, not a single person that has taken the oath of office to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign Hotler Sep 2025 #101
I'm sick of the bullshit about Democratic weakness, being missing in action, doing nothing.... Martin68 Sep 2025 #106
"Where's the Fourth Estate?" mjvpi Sep 2025 #108
Step aside, STEP ASIDE! Are you crazy? Where can I find another cushy job that pays me this well and offers me... usaf-vet Sep 2025 #109
Concern troll Velshi needs to take a seat. lapucelle Sep 2025 #112
Velshi needs to take responsibility and apologize for his part in helping Trump. lapucelle Sep 2025 #113
He is so full of shite mcar Sep 2025 #114
No It Does NOT. That's his Cha Sep 2025 #126
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No. She is not. Ariella expressed a strong point view, and then backed it up with example(s) stopdiggin Sep 2025 #123
No, Ariella Elm Is NOT the one "in denial" Cha Sep 2025 #128
I am pretty politically aware angrychair Sep 2025 #122
We need to challenge the media to report on these things mcar Sep 2025 #125
Well, if some lady named Ariella Elm says so, I guess that settles it. NT Midwestern Democrat Sep 2025 #127
Kick because of I'm a huge fan of Cha Sep 2025 #129
Kick because I can. Cha Sep 2025 #130
Who is this person and why should we put any credence in what they say? Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2025 #131
What's constructive about "Dems suck?" mcar Sep 2025 #132
I agree with you in principle. Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2025 #133
I appreciate your response, but I'm a bit confused mcar Sep 2025 #137
Alright, let's get into the nitty gritty of it. Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2025 #138
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