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Well played. Permanut 6 hrs ago #1
Absolutely! FalloutShelter 6 hrs ago #14
What are we playing? Own the libs? Ilikepurple 2 hrs ago #111
Please define critical discussion mcar 40 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 39 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 24 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 17 min ago #139
When I started hearing that "pony" nonsense Cirsium 13 min ago #142
The same supposed realists now asking how many mask wearing fascists should be allowed Prairie Gates 11 min ago #145
Naming reality clearly Cirsium 3 min ago #152
Not really. Just "pull the plug" basically. FoxNewsSucks 5 hrs ago #41
Well, then they can scream that Schumer/Jeffries "caved" mcar 37 min ago #126
My idea? JustAnotherGen 6 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
Neither would. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are into white nationalism. Gore1FL 7 min ago #149
+1 GOP poll numbers make them vulnerable leftstreet 6 hrs ago #25
I'm going beyond that JustAnotherGen 6 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 36 min ago #128
We do it when we have a trifect JustAnotherGen 5 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 34 min ago #129
"Bashing" vs accountability Cirsium 29 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 15 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 6 hrs ago #28
Dividing the Democratic Party is key. Targeting customized anti-Democratic attacks to fit. betsuni 5 hrs ago #36
Bingo! mcar 33 min ago #130
Nonsense Cirsium 6 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 1 hr ago #119
And again, everyone here did vote for those people. Scrivener7 7 min ago #148
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 5 hrs ago #54
Not having majorities in the House and Senate 3825-87867 3 hrs ago #93
FYI SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #112
You're telling Mineral Man to stop with the purity tests? mcar 32 min ago #131
Correct Cirsium 27 min ago #133
And those bashing Schumer/Jeffries aren't? mcar 25 min ago #134
I agree with that Cirsium 16 min ago #140
A. You invoked purity mcar 11 min ago #144
I know Cirsium 5 min ago #151
Thank you Cirsium! mcar 3 min ago #153
Come on angrychair 6 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 5 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 24 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 5 hrs ago #55
What I want to see. . . . BigDemVoter 5 hrs ago #57
The Trick Is to Get That Majority in Congress. MineralMan 4 hrs ago #69
THANK YOU! MorbidButterflyTat 5 hrs ago #58
Most of us care about standing up to fascism iemanja 5 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 5 hrs ago #61
Vote in the Democratic primaries and vote for Progressive Democratic candidates! Clouds Passing 5 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 2 hrs 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 20 min ago #137
here's my deal quakerboy 4 hrs ago #87
It's more about people being tired of those who think performative resistance Rob H. 4 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 19 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 43 min ago #121
Waiting for permission from the future Cirsium 47 min ago #120
Why aren't they impeaching Trump RIGHT NOW!!11 mcar 42 min ago #122
Apparently they are lazy and too old... QueerDuck 12 min ago #143
Spineless, Turd Wayers mcar 11 min ago #146
I don't agree with Schumer and Jeffries 100% of the time SocialDemocrat61 38 min ago #125
RESCIND bdamomma 36 min ago #127
🪄🧙‍♂️🔮🧚‍♀️ It's so easy. Just do it. QueerDuck 10 min ago #147
I understand that the Democratic leadership markodochartaigh 6 min ago #150
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