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lapucelle

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169. You asked a question, and I answered it.

Reply to Ilikepurple (Reply #165)

Wed Sep 3, 2025, 05:43 PM

Sep 2025

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I guess it's a good thing that folks are "building up to midterms", but I'm doing what I do each and every cycle: working hard to elect Democrats in races big and small.

Election day is November 4, 2025. Democrats are running for office everywhere. We should all be doing whatever we can NOW to GOTV.

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The attacks on Ali Velshi's monologue yesterday - "Where's the Party?" are out of line. [View all] yellow dahlia Aug 2025 OP

I agree with you, yellow dahlia. I watched Ali Velshi's show and then re- watched it again when posted here Deuxcents Aug 2025 #1

Thank you. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #6

Out of line? Really? mcar Aug 2025 #2

Agree JustAnotherGen Aug 2025 #3

I know.. Really? "out of line".. lol! Ariella Elm Cha Aug 2025 #8

Are you kidding? yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #13

Journalists JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #44

I did not say journalists can't be criticized. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #48

Based on what i read JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #49

You identified part of the problem - Social Media. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #52

No - I'm not X JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #53

The dominant culture is not aware of what is going on - yes. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #58

I don't care JustAnotherGen Sep 2025 #154

Ali Velshi isn't Black. Velshi's family comes from India. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #161

Just one point... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #81

Neither Steve Schmidt nor John Fugelsang are Democrats. N/T lapucelle Sep 2025 #170

Indeed, you can criticize anyone you want at any time. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #9

Pencil to a gunfight mcar Aug 2025 #16

Yeah and it is also false bullcrap. emulatorloo Sep 2025 #40

Sorry to disappoint you, other people don't tell me what I think. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #50

Not constructive criticism as you claim that's all you do mcar Sep 2025 #59

I'm not 'disappointed' in you. However I agree w bigtree. Your sources are only telling half-truths emulatorloo Sep 2025 #152

Ariella Elm says Velshi wants to have a Cha Aug 2025 #14

I am not sure people on here have read her entire thread on what the dems have actually been doing Bev54 Aug 2025 #15

That's a really good suggestion, Bev. Cha Aug 2025 #17

I read the whole thread. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #27

Why do I have to read an entire unsubstantiated thread by an influencer to get this info? Ilikepurple Aug 2025 #34

Thank you for your salient points. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #63

Why did you have to get news from an influencer? Because "journalist" Ali Velshi sucks at his actual job. lapucelle Sep 2025 #102

As does most of the MSM mcar Sep 2025 #116

I've never watched. Velshi's performance isn't germane to my point. Ilikepurple Sep 2025 #165

You asked a question, and I answered it. lapucelle Sep 2025 #169

Velshi is not the only avenue to get the message out. Ilikepurple Sep 2025 #174

And not only that... BaronChocula Aug 2025 #33

This is what I object to as well mcar Sep 2025 #60

Yes! BaronChocula Sep 2025 #62

I am not expecting a single armored Democrat. I don't think a superhero yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #66

I certainly don't disagree with everything you said BaronChocula Sep 2025 #73

Thank you for being willing to listen, yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #82

Plus that is not Schmit and Nance's only message mcar Sep 2025 #117

Agree. murielm99 Sep 2025 #153

I agree LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #166

Well... sheshe2 Aug 2025 #4

"...Ali Velshi wants to talk with Ariella Elm.. " Cha Aug 2025 #10

Pretty cool indeed, Cha. sheshe2 Aug 2025 #11

Exactly.. Hopefully it will lead to Cha Aug 2025 #12

I hope that Velshi follows up LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #55

You and " that woman on BlueSky are both right Bobstandard Aug 2025 #5

It is quite ok for someone to call out the media, who once again do not provide information to their viewers Bev54 Aug 2025 #18

I agree with you, her, and the OP Bobstandard Sep 2025 #47

"That woman"? sheshe2 Aug 2025 #7

I think both "types" are important for their own reasons BlueSpot Aug 2025 #19

I always say the best way to manage a team is to play to various strengths. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #25

Back in February ... alimbalt Aug 2025 #20

Fortunately they ignored him mcar Sep 2025 #61

Carville is only one guy creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #84

Today's Democrats: A band of hungry, pissed off lions led by a gaggle of sheep. AverageOldGuy Aug 2025 #21

You have identified some key points. Communication! Strategy! yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #23

Because the speeches from the steps have to find a way creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #85

Some seem to believe we owe fealty iemanja Aug 2025 #22

Indeed. Fealty to "party" and to ideology are getting in the way pf solutions. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #24

Nope creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #86

Have you seen the polls about Democratic party favorability? iemanja Sep 2025 #89

The party as a whole has bad rating. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #91

Schumer and those who voted for the CR iemanja Sep 2025 #92

What key issues had the DNC told Democrats not to talk about? creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #93

The GOP called Biden and Harris Marxists iemanja Sep 2025 #95

I know creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #135

Chuck Schumer voted AGAINST the CR, as did every Democrat in the Senate , except for Jeanne Shaheen. lapucelle Sep 2025 #171

Thank you! I must remember the facts next time that lie shows up. betsuni Sep 2025 #173

That particular piece of misinformation gets repeated so often lapucelle Sep 2025 #175

I know there are dems doing important work and responding to the moment. 58Sunliner Aug 2025 #26

some dems are already doing a lot? fine, I say..do more..and even more nt msongs Aug 2025 #28

Exactly. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #29

I have to say... BWdem4life Aug 2025 #30

There is a lot of (unfortunate) history that got us here. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #31

This has been a known and much discussed problem with the Democratic Party for as long as I've been on DU, Crunchy Frog Aug 2025 #32

Thank you. We share a concern. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #35

Ali's monologue was brilliant! ClimateChangeisReal Aug 2025 #36

Yes but being brilliant and being right are not going to win this war dwayneb Sep 2025 #172

"Ali is right." J_William_Ryan Sep 2025 #37

Exactly!!!!! LeftInTX Sep 2025 #39

Rosa Parks found the levers of power at the front of the bus. n/t Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #51

you can't shame the shameless. Civil disobedience isn't going to do jack shit to a Republican administration thebigidea Sep 2025 #113

Fair point... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #123

Then how have republicans successfully blocked legislation LearnedHand Sep 2025 #56

"Democrats need to fight". Al Green got up during Trump's speech and shouted. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #38

Thank you! Fighting won't inspire voter stampedes to the polls, lack of yelling won't make voters stay home betsuni Sep 2025 #41

Thank you for this mcar Sep 2025 #64

If you're not going to stand up for Democracy and the Constitution, don't run for office. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #68

Al Green's district was completely eliminated. Now we're down one less Democratic seat. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #71

Wait... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #155

Yes! That's the way it is in Texas. They're abusive. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #159

Believe it or not, yes it appears that is the case. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #163

It's so easy MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2025 #138

Al may run in CD 18 next cycle which now includes a great deal of his old district LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #167

Has this been cross posted to... littlemissmartypants Sep 2025 #42

I agree. I think the "How Dare You Say More Can Be Done" posse has found their new Emptywheel. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #43

That is absolutely the point. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #45

Yes. One would think our recent experiences would have cured us of believing those influencers Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #46

I disagree LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #54

I disagree. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #69

Again, I think that you are WRONG LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #72

From my perch, it is clear that the "blame game" became an excuse, yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #78

Do you have an evidence that fraud occurred? creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #88

For 2024, there is so much data. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #96

Well, I Googled your Election Truth Alliance. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #131

Post removed Post removed Sep 2025 #134

Fine with me if you don't respond. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #136

Have you read The Conyers Report? ,n/t Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #156

That's right creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #87

I see you joined Nov 5, 2024. (Election Day) LeftInTX Sep 2025 #75

Three things yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #76

where is the coverage of what our leaders are saying EVERYDAY? bigtree Sep 2025 #57

Please make this its own OP mcar Sep 2025 #65

Yes, please make this an OP! betsuni Sep 2025 #67

I applaud your bringing together of information and data. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #70

please bigtree Sep 2025 #74

It is not Ali's job to get Dems elected. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #80

lol bigtree Sep 2025 #98

You may be conflating politics and journalism. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #100

so is he, and so does the op. I'm not enamored of Velshi. He puts me to sleep. bigtree Sep 2025 #101

I'm sorry. As I said in my previous reply - yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #103

it's your own assertion that I don't watch him bigtree Sep 2025 #105

OMFG! No one in the discussion has said they're not voting for the party that's not fascist. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #107

jesus. bigtree Sep 2025 #108

Bingo. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #112

big tree, I love you mcar Sep 2025 #118

Deaf and obstinate MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2025 #137

Indeed. One is NOT a friend of Democrats... Oopsie Daisy Sep 2025 #149

What does "meeting the moment" mean? More symbolic vagaries. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #90

Acting like a war time consigliere. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #94

Vague nothingisms mcar Sep 2025 #119

Sounds like one of those "inspirational" business seminars. betsuni Sep 2025 #139

Or copying and pasting from an online catalog of those tired old inspirational posters Oopsie Daisy Sep 2025 #151

Nothing specific creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #125

Meeting the moment. Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #106

Zelenskyy is a perfect example. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #120

Nothing specific there either. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #126

Real leaders have that special je ne sais quoi magic (no old people with glasses on their noses, no tweets after church) betsuni Sep 2025 #140

I don't see a specific objection there. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #146

Guess I'd better add the sarcasm thing. betsuni Sep 2025 #147

I'll reread it with that in mind. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #148

Democrat-bashers mock Schumer's glasses and Jeffries one tweet mentioning God. betsuni Sep 2025 #150

You're really big on the whole... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #158

Another way to insinuate they're out-of-touch elites sipping champagne cocktails at the Status Quo Bar & Grill betsuni Sep 2025 #109

and how effective have these whingers been against republicans as they attack Democrats bigtree Sep 2025 #110

This isn't about yellow dahlia... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #157

They are caucus leaders, not cheerleaders. There is a huge difference. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #127

Thank you. I think people get it in their heads that leaders mean activists for causes they believe betsuni Sep 2025 #141

I agree with everyone, Make This An OP! sheshe2 Sep 2025 #111

WOW, thank you for this post LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #168

In wartime, the losing side must have some vigorous debate. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #77

As always, you bring logic and reason to the debate, ID. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #79

And facts. sheshe2 Sep 2025 #121

The few suggestions you actually made were symbolic creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #83

I can respond to all your challenges, but right now it would take time and mental capacity yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #97

no answer creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #128

I'm sorry - you're being rude. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #130

I'm sorry if you found me rude creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #132

Now you're calling me a liar? yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #133

Nothing forces you to. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #162

Developing a coherent agreed upon strategy WOULD PULL THE PARTY TOGETHER. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #99

Thanks ID. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #104

Research shows that every time a truth bomb hits cult members, some of the peel off from the leader. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #142

I'm not asking anybody to shut up. creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #129

I did make a valid argument. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #143

I don't see what you say you said creeksneakers2 Sep 2025 #145

Lower turnout on our side... Chemical Bill Sep 2025 #160

My sentiments exactly. Gimpyknee Sep 2025 #114

Thank you. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #115

It isn't really so many. It is just a few swarming you as so many others have been swarmed in the past. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #122

Thank you for your gracious comment. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #124

TL;DR: Missing moments and holding their members, leaders must be replaced by war time consigliere betsuni Sep 2025 #144

Small and friendly quibble, i saw him in clip back then saying: " We Are Winning!!" msfiddlestix Sep 2025 #164