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41. Not really. Just "pull the plug" basically.

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 02:34 PM

5 hrs ago

End funding. Fire them. Transfer the equipment to the military where it belongs. Let deportations go back to being handled by the border patrol.

That's what we should be demanding.

The points itemized in a post above (no masks, follow the law etc) are an adequate compromise, but they aren't even standing up to get that.

I'm sick of the store being given away right up front. Apparently they didn't learn anything from Obama's habit of opening with what we really want.

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I'm So Disappointed with Schumer and Jeffries. They Don't Agree with Me 100%. [View all] MineralMan 6 hrs ago OP

Well played. Permanut 6 hrs ago #1

Absolutely! FalloutShelter 6 hrs ago #14

What are we playing? Own the libs? Ilikepurple 1 hr ago #111

Please define critical discussion mcar 29 min ago #123

abolish ICE is not gonna happen and it is a bad look. there are some things I would like to see happen msongs 6 hrs ago #2

OK, did Shumer and Jeffries meet that minimum? Escurumbele 5 hrs ago #50

Seems to me they have mcar 28 min ago #124

Also stop the roving kidnap patrols sboatcar 4 hrs ago #71

Well done. sheshe2 6 hrs ago #3

They're hiding under the couch hoping GOP unpopularity will propel them to majority. Won't work. 617Blue 6 hrs ago #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Gore1FL 6 hrs ago #12

People keep forgetting we have a MINORITY STATUS in Congress Just_Vote_Dem 6 hrs ago #5

You're right. If we don't understand that, MineralMan 6 hrs ago #7

The solution is not to roll over hoping for a belly scratch.. NT Gore1FL 6 hrs ago #15

Sorry that doesn't hold water LearnedHand 13 min ago #136

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #6

Great Idea. Now...How do you do that in reality? MineralMan 6 hrs ago #8

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #9

You already said that. It's a great idea. MineralMan 6 hrs ago #11

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #13

So you got nothing. beaglelover 6 hrs ago #20

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #22

In two words. MineralMan 6 hrs ago #24

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #26

I want a pony. tritsofme 4 hrs ago #64

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 4 hrs ago #66

I want TWO ponies! tritsofme 4 hrs ago #84

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 3 hrs ago #94

huh? Cirsium 1 hr ago #117

Imagine thinking antifascism is wanting a pony! Prairie Gates 6 min ago #139

When I started hearing that "pony" nonsense Cirsium 3 min ago #142

The same supposed realists now asking how many mask wearing fascists should be allowed Prairie Gates 46 sec ago #145

Not really. Just "pull the plug" basically. FoxNewsSucks 5 hrs ago #41

Well, then they can scream that Schumer/Jeffries "caved" mcar 26 min ago #126

My idea? JustAnotherGen 5 hrs ago #29

Use the Senate rules to stop ICE funding. Gore1FL 6 hrs ago #19

Both of my Senators would vote that way. MineralMan 6 hrs ago #23

No help from my Senators, unfortunately calguy 3 hrs ago #90

So using your voice to influence legislators is okay or not? Ilikepurple 2 hrs ago #103

+1 GOP poll numbers make them vulnerable leftstreet 6 hrs ago #25

I'm going beyond that JustAnotherGen 5 hrs ago #30

That's the bottom line Prairie Gates 5 hrs ago #38

ICE has already been funded, it will continue to operate during a shutdown, and... W_HAMILTON 5 hrs ago #33

probably, but instead of rolling belly up, Dems should MAKE tRump do that. FoxNewsSucks 5 hrs ago #43

Who is "rolling belly up?" nt mcar 25 min ago #128

We do it when we have a trifect JustAnotherGen 4 hrs ago #56

So, They have money now and if we try to stop them from getting more... Gore1FL 2 hrs ago #100

Vote against funding ICE for starters iemanja 4 hrs ago #63

It starts with advocay Cirsium 4 hrs ago #77

In reality, the next president can just issue intheflow 3 hrs ago #91

Missed the point, again, I see. Gore1FL 6 hrs ago #10

No, I did not. I missed nothing. MineralMan 6 hrs ago #18

So the intention is to gaslight? Gore1FL 2 hrs ago #98

OK Cirsium 1 hr ago #118

Is constantly bashing Schumer/Jeffries, mcar 23 min ago #129

"Bashing" vs accountability Cirsium 18 min ago #132

He did not miss the point. murielm99 4 hrs ago #79

I didn't know the point of DU was to cower in the corner. Gore1FL 2 hrs ago #101

I'm a purist when it comes to fascist gangs kidnapping and murdering people in the street Prairie Gates 5 min ago #141

Well said! beaglelover 6 hrs ago #16

ICE hasn't been around that long, it was a fascist invention just like the debt ceiling, we can be the go along party or yaesu 6 hrs ago #17

What sort of fighting are you talking about? MineralMan 6 hrs ago #21

I would argue that there are "turning points" in between elections Ilikepurple 1 hr ago #115

This point would have been arguable decades ago FHRRK 6 hrs ago #27

+1 leftstreet 4 hrs ago #78

It's very frustrating. Quiet Em 5 hrs ago #28

Dividing the Democratic Party is key. Targeting customized anti-Democratic attacks to fit. betsuni 5 hrs ago #36

Bingo! mcar 22 min ago #130

Nonsense Cirsium 5 hrs ago #31

"People can disagree with leadership and still be loyal Democrats." W_HAMILTON 5 hrs ago #34

I strongly question that Cirsium 5 hrs ago #40

As a progressive myself, i am cleaning up my own house here. W_HAMILTON 5 hrs ago #44

Out of line Cirsium 4 hrs ago #76

I'm not sure what cleaning house means other than resolving to silence progressive voices Ilikepurple 56 min ago #119

Why do you question that? MineralMan 5 hrs ago #46

Of course Cirsium 4 hrs ago #80

"No single raindrop thinks it's responsible for the flood." W_HAMILTON 2 hrs ago #104

Democrat Party? MineralMan 2 hrs ago #97

Hardly Cirsium 2 hrs ago #107

Agree--I'm so tired of being accused of not being a loyal Democrat if I disagree with leadership on occasion crimycarny 4 hrs ago #54

Not having majorities in the House and Senate 3825-87867 3 hrs ago #93

FYI SocialDemocrat61 1 hr ago #112

You're telling Mineral Man to stop with the purity tests? mcar 21 min ago #131

Correct Cirsium 16 min ago #133

And those bashing Schumer/Jeffries aren't? mcar 14 min ago #134

I agree with that Cirsium 5 min ago #140

A. You invoked purity mcar 55 sec ago #144

Come on angrychair 5 hrs ago #32

My answer has to do with only one thing - Elections. MineralMan 5 hrs ago #35

Yes we need to vote D. We also need to inspire nonvoters to do so. we can do it 5 hrs ago #39

No one person will meet 100% of any persons requirements. 1WorldHope 5 hrs ago #52

"Plump bump" Seinan Sensei 4 hrs ago #59

The full title is plump bump on my rump😎 1WorldHope 4 hrs ago #68

Abolish ICE we can do it 5 hrs ago #37

Yeah, that Got Us So Far in 2016 and 2024 Cha 5 hrs ago #42

These 2 are not meeting the moment, end of story dsp3000 5 hrs ago #45

I see. And I should be listening to you because... MineralMan 5 hrs ago #47

The Author Didn't Say You Should. It's A Declarative, Not An Imperative. ColoringFool 2 hrs ago #106

You made a post. The poster replied. How is their action more deserving of a snide dismissal than yours is? Scrivener7 13 min ago #135

Not even 95%! hay rick 5 hrs ago #48

Just so. MineralMan 5 hrs ago #49

Exactly. betsuni 4 hrs ago #67

This message was self-deleted by its author hadEnuf 5 hrs ago #51

The only way to avoid disappointment is to lack principles. Renew Deal 5 hrs ago #53

Politicians doing politics, governing. No! True saviors MAKE evil disappear with magic FIGHTING to MEET THE MOMENT. betsuni 4 hrs ago #55

What I want to see. . . . BigDemVoter 4 hrs ago #57

The Trick Is to Get That Majority in Congress. MineralMan 4 hrs ago #69

THANK YOU! MorbidButterflyTat 4 hrs ago #58

Most of us care about standing up to fascism iemanja 4 hrs ago #60

Um. If 24 Republicans voted against a bill that only 7 Democrats voted for, there is no way it passed. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #73

You're right iemanja 2 hrs ago #99

Yeah. Don't vote. That'll show them. CountMyVote4Reality 4 hrs ago #61

Vote in the Democratic primaries and vote for Progressive Democratic candidates! Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #62

Please point to ANYONE saying they won't vote aocommunalpunch 4 hrs ago #65

Anyone saying they won't vote is not here on DU. MineralMan 4 hrs ago #70

Insisting on political purity is what defeats Democratic candidates . love_katz 4 hrs ago #72

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush 4 hrs ago #74

Recommended. H2O Man 4 hrs ago #75

Agree completely. cksmithy 4 hrs ago #81

Elections have consequences. love_katz 4 hrs ago #82

. Zelda_Orchid 4 hrs ago #83

I don't berate some for being upset, especially the current situation with ICE. mdbl 4 hrs ago #85

We're the minority party. Where's the advantage? QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #95

Did you miss the part where the Senate can't pass the ICE portion without Democrats? mdbl 1 hr ago #113

Everyone has reasons for supporting or not supporting the politicians that are elected to represent them. Nanjeanne 4 hrs ago #86

This is an awesome post. Scrivener7 9 min ago #137

here's my deal quakerboy 3 hrs ago #87

It's more about people being tired of those who think performative resistance Rob H. 3 hrs ago #88

I am reminded of a line in Amiri Baraka's poem... NNadir 3 hrs ago #89

Yes! You speak for me! They should just IGNORE that we're the MINORITY party... QueerDuck 3 hrs ago #92

I think that may be the biggest straw man I've seen all week. Iggo 2 hrs ago #96

Well, ya know, shit's not going to stir itself. Someone's gotta do it. Scrivener7 8 min ago #138

I agree. BannonsLiver 2 hrs ago #102

How Is Agreeing To Masks Making "No Masks" "Possible To.... ColoringFool 2 hrs ago #105

Bruce Springsteen - STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS Emile 2 hrs ago #108

Reality is sometimes hard to accept Progressive dog 2 hrs ago #109

I Would Like A Positive Example Of When Compromise With Republicans Has Helped Achieve... ColoringFool 2 hrs ago #110

A straw man. Nice. themaguffin 1 hr ago #114

As others have correctly pointed out, this is a straw man fallacy. De-rec. nt Celerity 1 hr ago #116

How so? It seems we'll reasoned and right on target. QueerDuck 32 min ago #121

Waiting for permission from the future Cirsium 36 min ago #120

Why aren't they impeaching Trump RIGHT NOW!!11 mcar 31 min ago #122

Apparently they are lazy and too old... QueerDuck 1 min ago #143

Spineless, Turd Wayers mcar 10 sec ago #146

I don't agree with Schumer and Jeffries 100% of the time SocialDemocrat61 27 min ago #125

RESCIND bdamomma 25 min ago #127