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mr715

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73. You can turn lead into gold.

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 04:33 PM

6 hrs ago

It is a process called nuclear transmutation. It is not a chemical reaction but a nuclear one.

You can go to McDonalds and ask for a burger without pickles. If they then put a pickle on your burger, you are not obligated to sigh, say how much you don't like pickles, and eat it anyway. You return the fucking burger and get your money back.

Our leaders need to deliver. We invested in them power, wealth, and fame.

So, since we are helping fascists, please advise us on what you suggest doing. Is it call our Reps? Is it just take it?

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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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #37

Yeah they are. Your opinion and view is vastly different than what I see. Have a nice day. Autumn 13 hrs ago #58

But you can't refute what I said. creeksneakers2 9 hrs ago #60

I have no reason to refute anything you said. You offered no facts, just your own personal opinion. Autumn 8 hrs ago #61

The point of a discussion board is to discuss. creeksneakers2 8 hrs ago #62

Then discuss it with someone else. I have my opinion and you will not change it. Autumn 8 hrs ago #64

As long as you post false information creeksneakers2 8 hrs ago #66

Go on and waste your time. Nothing I posted was false and I stand by it. Autumn 7 hrs ago #67

This was false creeksneakers2 7 hrs ago #68

It's an opinion that you don't like, that doesn't make it false. Autumn 7 hrs ago #69

Its false to say they aren't. creeksneakers2 7 hrs ago #70

Many of us DO have the same opinion. hamsterjill 44 min 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 Yesterday #38

Pick an issue mr715 Yesterday #46

Being done. creeksneakers2 22 hrs ago #49

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill Yesterday #47

The question is designed to show the flaw in reasoning. creeksneakers2 22 hrs ago #50

That's absurd. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #57

Bogus excuse creeksneakers2 9 hrs ago #59

No, I'm not helping fascists. hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #72

Hamsterjill mr715 6 hrs ago #74

Thank you for the very kind words. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #75

I'm in Florida. mr715 5 hrs ago #76

Look it up creeksneakers2 1 hr ago #81

You can turn lead into gold. mr715 6 hrs ago #73

Attack Republicans creeksneakers2 1 hr ago #79

Yeah, attack away mr715 1 hr ago #80

It spreads. creeksneakers2 1 hr ago #82

Either cajones or ovarian fortitude would be fine with me. Raven123 5 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 Yesterday #36

Behold: betsuni Yesterday #43

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

Post removed Post removed 21 hrs ago #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 Yesterday #25

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

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

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

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

Amen comradebillyboy Yesterday #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie Yesterday #28

Nope creeksneakers2 Yesterday #39

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

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

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #31

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

I agree LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #51

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

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

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

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

I am also curious about this LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #52

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

Strongly worded headlines rile up the pseudo-revolutionaries fighting alongside radical right-wingers against Democrats, betsuni 20 hrs ago #56

I'd rather we Chuck people like Norman Solomon. johnp3907 21 hrs ago #53

brilliant. Notice how this writer is talking to Democrats like they're a stranger to the party? bigtree 21 hrs ago #54

They are far too timid. iemanja 8 hrs ago #63

THANK YOU Skittles 8 hrs ago #65

This place is obsessed with "leadership" and Congress JI7 7 hrs ago #71

We're already winning! Haven't we won just about every special election? Wanderlust988 5 hrs ago #77