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yellow dahlia

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57. Velshi is absolutely identifying the Dems who are working to save Democracy.

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 07:33 PM

Aug 2025

He devoted two segments today to covering "We the People" who are in the streets protesting all over the country on a daily basis.

And "We the People" includes Dems, Independents, Former Republicans, and current Republicans.

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Excellent takedown of Velshi's "WTF are the Dems!!11" rant yesterday [View all] mcar Aug 2025 OP

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