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mr715

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46. Pick an issue

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:31 PM

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Have a clear, articulable position and seek to convince others. Do it methodically and exhaustively. Do it with discipline.

For extra credit, be proactive and find an issue that doesn't require a Renee Good getting shot in the face to formulate a strategy.

Or, just to get a passing grade, when Renee Good gets shot in the face, be bold enough to whip your votes. Maybe you won't get lockstep support, but do not provide a permission structure to allow your party to say "this is okay".

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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all] Mr. Sparkle Tuesday OP

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #1

Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful. dutch777 Tuesday #2

Dem House and Senate leadership operate like they have Ars Longa Tuesday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa Tuesday #15

In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Tuesday #3

Me too Bettie Wednesday #24

Don't worry, they won't BeyondGeography Tuesday #4

"No," said Gallego. "And I've been very clear. He is a madman. He is insane. He's only thinking about himself." ratchiweenie Tuesday #5

To put it mildly, they are not the right leaders for the moment. n/t demmiblue Tuesday #6

Disagree JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats. Scrivener7 Wednesday #23

What we need is to stop fighting ourselves oiut loud. bluestarone Tuesday #8

I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us. Autumn Tuesday #21

No, they aren't creeksneakers2 Wednesday #37

Yeah they are. Your opinion and view is vastly different than what I see. Have a nice day. Autumn 23 hrs ago #58

But you can't refute what I said. creeksneakers2 19 hrs ago #60

I have no reason to refute anything you said. You offered no facts, just your own personal opinion. Autumn 19 hrs ago #61

The point of a discussion board is to discuss. creeksneakers2 18 hrs ago #62

Then discuss it with someone else. I have my opinion and you will not change it. Autumn 18 hrs ago #64

As long as you post false information creeksneakers2 18 hrs ago #66

Go on and waste your time. Nothing I posted was false and I stand by it. Autumn 17 hrs ago #67

This was false creeksneakers2 17 hrs ago #68

It's an opinion that you don't like, that doesn't make it false. Autumn 17 hrs ago #69

Its false to say they aren't. creeksneakers2 17 hrs ago #70

Many of us DO have the same opinion. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #83

"It is easier to find people fit to govern themselves than people fit to govern others". Lord Acton Ping Tung Tuesday #9

Meh. We need leaders who are studious and prayerful and who prefer to make speeches to an empty chamber dalton99a Tuesday #10

Scary thought that must be weighed. Kid Berwyn Tuesday #11

I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #12

Chuck's had 10 years to prove his theory. FAIL leftstreet Tuesday #13

"But We Will Win Because Victory Will Come To Us In Due Time" dalton99a Tuesday #16

To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Tuesday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 Wednesday #38

Pick an issue mr715 Wednesday #46

Being done. creeksneakers2 Yesterday #49

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill Wednesday #47

The question is designed to show the flaw in reasoning. creeksneakers2 Yesterday #50

That's absurd. hamsterjill Yesterday #57

Bogus excuse creeksneakers2 19 hrs ago #59

No, I'm not helping fascists. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #72

Hamsterjill mr715 16 hrs ago #74

Thank you for the very kind words. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #75

I'm in Florida. mr715 15 hrs ago #76

Look it up creeksneakers2 11 hrs ago #81

You can turn lead into gold. mr715 16 hrs ago #73

Attack Republicans creeksneakers2 11 hrs ago #79

Yeah, attack away mr715 11 hrs ago #80

It spreads. creeksneakers2 11 hrs ago #82

Either cajones or ovarian fortitude would be fine with me. Raven123 15 hrs ago #78

Bernie usonian Tuesday #18

I don't know why people here mock strongly worded letters. Politicians communicate this way. Thanks, Bernie! betsuni Tuesday #20

And we need him to fight as much before the election as he seems to after it! W_HAMILTON Wednesday #36

Behold: betsuni Wednesday #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON Wednesday #44

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #55

More anti-Democratic Boo1 Tuesday #19

Democratic Party leaders seem to be keeping their powder dry. Autumn Tuesday #22

They've been keeping it dry and hoarding it Bettie Wednesday #25

We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON Wednesday #33

yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today. lostincalifornia Wednesday #26

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian Wednesday #40

In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received lostincalifornia Wednesday #41

Amen comradebillyboy Wednesday #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie Wednesday #28

Nope creeksneakers2 Wednesday #39

Agree, 100%. New Democratic leadership is needed, immediately. Paladin Wednesday #29

That's not going to happen, so now what? themaguffin Wednesday #30

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON Wednesday #31

Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms. emulatorloo Wednesday #34

I agree LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #51

You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names? emulatorloo Wednesday #32

Most voters don't watch news all day SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #45

Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district? Quiet Em Wednesday #35

That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and lostincalifornia Wednesday #42

I am also curious about this LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #52

Oh, did I miss the wailing and rending of garments? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #48

Strongly worded headlines rile up the pseudo-revolutionaries fighting alongside radical right-wingers against Democrats, betsuni Yesterday #56

I'd rather we Chuck people like Norman Solomon. johnp3907 Yesterday #53

brilliant. Notice how this writer is talking to Democrats like they're a stranger to the party? bigtree Yesterday #54

They are far too timid. iemanja 18 hrs ago #63

THANK YOU Skittles 18 hrs ago #65

This place is obsessed with "leadership" and Congress JI7 17 hrs ago #71

We're already winning! Haven't we won just about every special election? Wanderlust988 15 hrs ago #77