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DJ Synikus Makisimus

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158. But then they'd have to take a position on something.

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 07:45 PM

2 hrs ago

That might turn the Party into an opposition that doesn't work together with the FRIENDS across the aisle.* Could endanger the bipartisanship they've worked SO hard for, not to mention all that free speech from Wall Street free speech manufacturers.

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* for the most recent example of wondrous bipartisanship, see: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220959969

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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 15 hrs ago OP

Whatever they ARE doing, it's not enough. It's ridiculous they aren't capitalizing on this moment of abject madness by LymphocyteLover 15 hrs ago #1

I agree. Alliepoo 8 hrs ago #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic 15 hrs ago #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera 14 hrs ago #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin 14 hrs ago #18

Post removed Post removed 12 hrs ago #44

They're still "keeping the powder dry". Still. FoxNewsSucks 1 hr ago #168

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic 9 hrs ago #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 8 hrs ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 8 hrs ago #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Javaman 13 hrs ago #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee 11 hrs ago #71

exactly. nt Javaman 11 hrs ago #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros 7 hrs ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon 7 hrs ago #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman 5 hrs ago #137

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 7 hrs ago #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle 6 hrs ago #125

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork 13 hrs ago #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin 12 hrs ago #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact 12 hrs ago #46

Yeah, right choie 12 hrs ago #61

True.. agingdem 12 hrs ago #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium 8 hrs ago #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa 12 hrs ago #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis 11 hrs ago #80

Absurd Cirsium 8 hrs ago #104

I get it, but... SpankMe 10 hrs ago #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB 10 hrs ago #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo 8 hrs ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 8 hrs ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 8 hrs ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 8 hrs ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 8 hrs ago #103

Yes, I'm sure that's what they are doing but as others here have pointed out, that safe strategy is not enough for our LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger 7 hrs ago #123

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #73

Obvious Cirsium 8 hrs ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #120

About what? Cirsium 5 hrs ago #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 3 hrs ago #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 8 hrs ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #119

LOL Cirsium 3 hrs ago #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium 2 hrs ago #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #163

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 5 hrs ago #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn 5 hrs ago #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 5 hrs ago #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 5 hrs ago #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 4 hrs ago #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #145

I think... myohmy2 14 hrs ago #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie 14 hrs ago #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 14 hrs ago #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #28

You're gonna get scolded for your lack of faith Orrex 14 hrs ago #7

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON 7 hrs ago #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns 14 hrs ago #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna 14 hrs ago #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns 12 hrs ago #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #30

Yeah choie 12 hrs ago #63

They are keeping all of Bettie 14 hrs ago #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus 9 hrs ago #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie 8 hrs ago #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus 5 hrs ago #133

Exactly correct Bettie 3 hrs ago #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan 14 hrs ago #10

Fan mail Cirsium 8 hrs ago #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger 14 hrs ago #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 14 hrs ago #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank 14 hrs ago #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs 14 hrs ago #14

We will angrychair 12 hrs ago #64

No choice Cirsium 7 hrs ago #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna 14 hrs ago #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny 14 hrs ago #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a 13 hrs ago #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a 12 hrs ago #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn 5 hrs ago #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly 13 hrs ago #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn 13 hrs ago #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman 13 hrs ago #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni 13 hrs ago #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #37

Not press conferences. betsuni 3 hrs ago #149

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #27

IMO Abstractartist 13 hrs ago #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer 13 hrs ago #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool 13 hrs ago #39

Schumer and Jeffries are pussies maliaSmith 13 hrs ago #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar 12 hrs ago #54

pussies are TOUGH Skittles 32 min ago #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing 13 hrs ago #38

Just what we need. murielm99 12 hrs ago #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 7 hrs ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 7 hrs ago #121

Fine Cirsium 5 hrs ago #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni 3 hrs ago #152

Absolutely LittleGirl 12 hrs ago #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 12 hrs ago #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie 12 hrs ago #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a 12 hrs ago #51

Think they will slowly ramp up as we get into Spring. Citizens attention span is as long as a hummingbirds wing flap n/t Cheezoholic 12 hrs ago #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium 7 hrs ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 7 hrs ago #116

No thanks Cirsium 3 hrs ago #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck 3 hrs ago #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni 2 hrs ago #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck 1 hr ago #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles 26 min ago #173

K&R spanone 12 hrs ago #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin 12 hrs ago #53

Could not agree more karin_sj 12 hrs ago #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 12 hrs ago #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal 12 hrs ago #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird 12 hrs ago #68

Same. ALBliberal 11 hrs ago #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick 12 hrs ago #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive 12 hrs ago #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick 11 hrs ago #77

DURec leftstreet 11 hrs ago #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia 11 hrs ago #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot 11 hrs ago #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a 10 hrs ago #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian 11 hrs ago #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus 10 hrs ago #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt 10 hrs ago #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf 9 hrs ago #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 9 hrs ago #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius 8 hrs ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 7 hrs ago #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni 3 hrs ago #148

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 8 hrs ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 8 hrs ago #106

Thank you. betsuni 2 hrs ago #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 51 min ago #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen 7 hrs ago #122

... orangecrush 4 hrs ago #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh 6 hrs ago #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer 5 hrs ago #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit 5 hrs ago #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 5 hrs ago #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano 5 hrs ago #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces 3 hrs ago #151

Maybe Groundhawg 3 hrs ago #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus 2 hrs ago #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN 2 hrs ago #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 1 hr ago #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks 1 hr ago #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem 1 hr ago #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 1 hr ago #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino 1 hr ago #170