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In reply to the discussion: Excellent takedown of Velshi's "WTF are the Dems!!11" rant yesterday [View all]Swede
(40,054 posts)44. How many times did they yell questions at Joe as left the room?
And he would turn around amd answer those questions. Not with an insult, but with a truthful answer.
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Yes, I'm sick of hearing this blamed on the Democrats. The Republicans own this mess.
Walleye
Aug 2025
#1
There's a lot of work being done in the trenches that is not about giving speeches
MadameButterfly
Sep 2025
#100
It reminds me, sometimes, of how children try to taunt their classmates into a fist fight *
Oopsie Daisy
Sep 2025
#91
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
No, he didn't nail it. He should have looked himself in the mirror and blamed himself
pnwmom
Aug 2025
#20
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
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
Velshi is absolutely identifying the Dems who are working to save Democracy.
yellow dahlia
Aug 2025
#57
"Dems aren't doing enough" is the latest corporate media effort to drive down voter enthusiasm on the left.
sop
Aug 2025
#27
Shocking how everybody knows press doesn't positively cover Democrats yet automatically assume the worst,
betsuni
Aug 2025
#36
I do believe the Democratic party is doing everything they can while still playing by the book
ImNotGod
Aug 2025
#42
Democrats aren't slaves!!! I read comments here that makes it seem like Democrats
LeftInTX
Aug 2025
#79
Brava! Have no idea who this lady is but she is making great points. Thank you for posting
question everything
Sep 2025
#88
It's interesting and amusing to see which people are complaining and whining the loudest online...
Oopsie Daisy
Sep 2025
#92
Here is an example of "ignoring" what Democrats "are doing" right here on DU
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2025
#94
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
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
Velshi needs to take responsibility and apologize for his part in helping Trump.
lapucelle
Sep 2025
#113
No. She is not. Ariella expressed a strong point view, and then backed it up with example(s)
stopdiggin
Sep 2025
#123
Well, if some lady named Ariella Elm says so, I guess that settles it. NT
Midwestern Democrat
Sep 2025
#127
Who is this person and why should we put any credence in what they say?
Hellbound Hellhound
Sep 2025
#131