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125. I don't agree with Schumer and Jeffries 100% of the time

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:34 PM

Feb 2026

I have many issues with Schumer and he is my Senator. I’m not in Jeffries district so am less concerned with him. But too many seem dedicated to demonizing them no matter what they do. Most of the complaints show a total ignorance for how the legislative process works, the limits on the minority party in congress as well as what the actual roles and responsibilities of minority leaders.

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I'm So Disappointed with Schumer and Jeffries. They Don't Agree with Me 100%. [View all] MineralMan Feb 2026 OP

Well played. Permanut Feb 2026 #1

Absolutely! FalloutShelter Feb 2026 #14

What are we playing? Own the libs? Ilikepurple Feb 2026 #111

Please define critical discussion mcar Feb 2026 #123

It's not this response. I imagined something closer to the discussion you and Cirsium had below. Ilikepurple Feb 6 #168

Excellent post. Orrex Feb 6 #207

Post removed Post removed Feb 2026 #164

I agree LetMyPeopleVote Feb 6 #180

abolish ICE is not gonna happen and it is a bad look. there are some things I would like to see happen msongs Feb 2026 #2

OK, did Shumer and Jeffries meet that minimum? Escurumbele Feb 2026 #50

Seems to me they have mcar Feb 2026 #124

Mahalo for Link, mcar... Turns out this is my fave Cha Feb 6 #177

Already bending on masks. we can do it Feb 2026 #163

Nope mcar Feb 2026 #166

Also stop the roving kidnap patrols sboatcar Feb 2026 #71

Well done. sheshe2 Feb 2026 #3

They're hiding under the couch hoping GOP unpopularity will propel them to majority. Won't work. 617Blue Feb 2026 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Gore1FL Feb 2026 #12

People keep forgetting we have a MINORITY STATUS in Congress Just_Vote_Dem Feb 2026 #5

You're right. If we don't understand that, MineralMan Feb 2026 #7

The solution is not to roll over hoping for a belly scratch.. NT Gore1FL Feb 2026 #15

Sorry that doesn't hold water LearnedHand Feb 2026 #136

When did "Republicans grind Congress to a halt" when they were out of power? lapucelle Feb 6 #214

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #6

Great Idea. Now...How do you do that in reality? MineralMan Feb 2026 #8

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #9

You already said that. It's a great idea. MineralMan Feb 2026 #11

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #13

So you got nothing. beaglelover Feb 2026 #20

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #22

In two words. MineralMan Feb 2026 #24

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #26

I want a pony. tritsofme Feb 2026 #64

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #66

I want TWO ponies! tritsofme Feb 2026 #84

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #94

huh? Cirsium Feb 2026 #117

Imagine thinking antifascism is wanting a pony! Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #139

When I started hearing that "pony" nonsense Cirsium Feb 2026 #142

The same supposed realists now asking how many mask wearing fascists should be allowed Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #145

Naming reality clearly Cirsium Feb 2026 #152

Abolish ICE is a performative slogan, not an actual policy demand. tritsofme Feb 6 #191

I agree - slogans aren't policy Cirsium Feb 6 #198

+1 leftstreet Feb 6 #205

What I'm objecting to is the imposition of impossible demands aimed at Democratic politicians tritsofme Feb 6 #208

Thanks Cirsium Feb 6 #212

I'm not disagreeing with that in theory. I'm saying that people who typically use this rhetoric behave as if it's tritsofme Feb 7 #221

Yes, indeed Cirsium Feb 7 #222

Not really. Just "pull the plug" basically. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2026 #41

Well, then they can scream that Schumer/Jeffries "caved" mcar Feb 2026 #126

My idea? JustAnotherGen Feb 2026 #29

Use the Senate rules to stop ICE funding. Gore1FL Feb 2026 #19

Both of my Senators would vote that way. MineralMan Feb 2026 #23

No help from my Senators, unfortunately calguy Feb 2026 #90

So using your voice to influence legislators is okay or not? Ilikepurple Feb 2026 #103

Neither would. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are into white nationalism. Gore1FL Feb 2026 #149

+1 GOP poll numbers make them vulnerable leftstreet Feb 2026 #25

I'm going beyond that JustAnotherGen Feb 2026 #30

That's the bottom line Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #38

ICE has already been funded, it will continue to operate during a shutdown, and... W_HAMILTON Feb 2026 #33

probably, but instead of rolling belly up, Dems should MAKE tRump do that. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2026 #43

Who is "rolling belly up?" nt mcar Feb 2026 #128

We do it when we have a trifect JustAnotherGen Feb 2026 #56

That's a nice idea, but a Sinema/Manchin/Fetterman/LIEbermann du jour FoxNewsSucks Feb 2026 #161

So, They have money now and if we try to stop them from getting more... Gore1FL Feb 2026 #100

Vote against funding ICE for starters iemanja Feb 2026 #63

It starts with advocacy Cirsium Feb 2026 #77

In reality, the next president can just issue intheflow Feb 2026 #91

Missed the point, again, I see. Gore1FL Feb 2026 #10

No, I did not. I missed nothing. MineralMan Feb 2026 #18

So the intention is to gaslight? Gore1FL Feb 2026 #98

OK Cirsium Feb 2026 #118

Is constantly bashing Schumer/Jeffries, mcar Feb 2026 #129

"Bashing" vs accountability Cirsium Feb 2026 #132

He did not miss the point. murielm99 Feb 2026 #79

I didn't know the point of DU was to cower in the corner. Gore1FL Feb 2026 #101

I'm a purist when it comes to fascist gangs kidnapping and murdering people in the street Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #141

If I ignored your bashing, murielm99 Feb 6 #170

WTF? Gore1FL Feb 6 #173

This is true. mcar Feb 6 #202

Sooooo when elected Dems want to grease the skids for FoxNewsSucks Feb 2026 #162

Don't try to put words in my mouth murielm99 Feb 6 #171

See the question marks? that's NOT FoxNewsSucks Feb 6 #174

I'm also sick of the "bashing" BS. It feels facile and counterproductive. Ilikepurple Feb 6 #178

Well said! beaglelover Feb 2026 #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 Feb 2026 #17

What sort of fighting are you talking about? MineralMan Feb 2026 #21

I would argue that there are "turning points" in between elections Ilikepurple Feb 2026 #115

This point would have been arguable decades ago FHRRK Feb 2026 #27

+1 leftstreet Feb 2026 #78

It's very frustrating. Quiet Em Feb 2026 #28

Dividing the Democratic Party is key. Targeting customized anti-Democratic attacks to fit. betsuni Feb 2026 #36

Bingo! mcar Feb 2026 #130

This thread MorbidButterflyTat Feb 6 #172

Nonsense Cirsium Feb 2026 #31

"People can disagree with leadership and still be loyal Democrats." W_HAMILTON Feb 2026 #34

I strongly question that Cirsium Feb 2026 #40

As a progressive myself, i am cleaning up my own house here. W_HAMILTON Feb 2026 #44

Out of line Cirsium Feb 2026 #76

I'm not sure what cleaning house means other than resolving to silence progressive voices Ilikepurple Feb 2026 #119

When people like myself were telling everyone the dangers of Trump back in 2016... W_HAMILTON Feb 6 #215

And again, everyone here did vote for those people. Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #148

Why do you question that? MineralMan Feb 2026 #46

Of course Cirsium Feb 2026 #80

"No single raindrop thinks it's responsible for the flood." W_HAMILTON Feb 2026 #104

Democrat Party? MineralMan Feb 2026 #97

Hardly Cirsium Feb 2026 #107

Yes, supporting and voting for the Democratic candidate is a loyalty test here. W_HAMILTON Feb 6 #216

There we go Cirsium Feb 6 #217

Agree--I'm so tired of being accused of not being a loyal Democrat if I disagree with leadership on occasion crimycarny Feb 2026 #54

Not having majorities in the House and Senate 3825-87867 Feb 2026 #93

FYI SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #112

Yep Cirsium Feb 6 #186

You're telling Mineral Man to stop with the purity tests? mcar Feb 2026 #131

Correct Cirsium Feb 2026 #133

And those bashing Schumer/Jeffries aren't? mcar Feb 2026 #134

I agree with that Cirsium Feb 2026 #140

A. You invoked purity mcar Feb 2026 #144

I know Cirsium Feb 2026 #151

Thank you Cirsium! mcar Feb 2026 #153

Thank you! Cirsium Feb 2026 #154

Come on angrychair Feb 2026 #32

My answer has to do with only one thing - Elections. MineralMan Feb 2026 #35

Yes we need to vote D. We also need to inspire nonvoters to do so. we can do it Feb 2026 #39

No one person will meet 100% of any persons requirements. 1WorldHope Feb 2026 #52

"Plump bump" Seinan Sensei Feb 2026 #59

The full title is plump bump on my rump😎 1WorldHope Feb 2026 #68

And I don't think criticizing leadership on certain issues equates to wanting 100% crimycarny Feb 2026 #160

"VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS! EVERY LAST F-ING TIME! NOTHING LESS WILL DO." I agree with that--- Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #167

Understood Cirsium Feb 6 #199

If we do not win the elections, we do not have the majority MineralMan Feb 6 #200

Agreed! Cirsium Feb 6 #201

I do not know the factors that decide elections, frankly. MineralMan Feb 6 #204

Good post Cirsium Feb 6 #213

Abolish ICE we can do it Feb 2026 #37

Yeah, that Got Us So Far in 2016 and 2024 Cha Feb 2026 #42

These 2 are not meeting the moment, end of story dsp3000 Feb 2026 #45

I see. And I should be listening to you because... MineralMan Feb 2026 #47

The Author Didn't Say You Should. It's A Declarative, Not An Imperative. ColoringFool Feb 2026 #106

You made a post. The poster replied. How is their action more deserving of a snide dismissal than yours is? Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #135

Not even 95%! hay rick Feb 2026 #48

Just so. MineralMan Feb 2026 #49

Exactly. betsuni Feb 2026 #67

legislators Cirsium Feb 6 #187

Different constituents will have different messages. hay rick Feb 6 #192

Maybe Cirsium Feb 6 #195

This message was self-deleted by its author hadEnuf Feb 2026 #51

The only way to avoid disappointment is to lack principles. Renew Deal Feb 2026 #53

Politicians doing politics, governing. No! True saviors MAKE evil disappear with magic FIGHTING to MEET THE MOMENT. betsuni Feb 2026 #55

Some of the posts on here are damn nasty. MorbidButterflyTat Feb 6 #175

What I want to see. . . . BigDemVoter Feb 2026 #57

The Trick Is to Get That Majority in Congress. MineralMan Feb 2026 #69

Vote as one, yes Cirsium Feb 6 #189

THANK YOU! MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2026 #58

Most of us care about standing up to fascism iemanja Feb 2026 #60

Um. If 24 Republicans voted against a bill that only 7 Democrats voted for, there is no way it passed. Wiz Imp Feb 2026 #73

You're right iemanja Feb 2026 #99

Yeah. Don't vote. That'll show them. CountMyVote4Reality Feb 2026 #61

Who is saying don't vote? we can do it Feb 2026 #165

No one Cirsium Feb 6 #190

Vote in the Democratic primaries and vote for Progressive Democratic candidates! Clouds Passing Feb 2026 #62

Please point to ANYONE saying they won't vote aocommunalpunch Feb 2026 #65

Anyone saying they won't vote is not here on DU. MineralMan Feb 2026 #70

Talk to them, then Cirsium Feb 6 #197

Insisting on political purity is what defeats Democratic candidates . love_katz Feb 2026 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Feb 2026 #74

Recommended. H2O Man Feb 2026 #75

Agree completely. cksmithy Feb 2026 #81

Elections have consequences. love_katz Feb 2026 #82

. Zelda_Orchid Feb 2026 #83

I don't berate some for being upset, especially the current situation with ICE. mdbl Feb 2026 #85

We're the minority party. Where's the advantage? QueerDuck Feb 2026 #95

Did you miss the part where the Senate can't pass the ICE portion without Democrats? mdbl Feb 2026 #113

Everyone has reasons for supporting or not supporting the politicians that are elected to represent them. Nanjeanne Feb 2026 #86

This is an awesome post. Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #137

Thanks. It's just how I feel. Nanjeanne Feb 2026 #159

here's my deal quakerboy Feb 2026 #87

It's more about people being tired of those who think performative resistance Rob H. Feb 2026 #88

I am reminded of a line in Amiri Baraka's poem... NNadir Feb 2026 #89

They were never ours Cirsium Feb 6 #194

With respect to your last line, it's true for me. NNadir Feb 6 #210

Yes! You speak for me! They should just IGNORE that we're the MINORITY party... QueerDuck Feb 2026 #92

I think that may be the biggest straw man I've seen all week. Iggo Feb 2026 #96

Well, ya know, shit's not going to stir itself. Someone's gotta do it. Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #138

I agree. BannonsLiver Feb 2026 #102

How Is Agreeing To Masks Making "No Masks" "Possible To.... ColoringFool Feb 2026 #105

Bruce Springsteen - STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS Emile Feb 2026 #108

Reality is sometimes hard to accept Progressive dog Feb 2026 #109

I Would Like A Positive Example Of When Compromise With Republicans Has Helped Achieve... ColoringFool Feb 2026 #110

A straw man. Nice. themaguffin Feb 2026 #114

As others have correctly pointed out, this is a straw man fallacy. De-rec. nt Celerity Feb 2026 #116

How so? It seems we'll reasoned and right on target. QueerDuck Feb 2026 #121

this part: Celerity Feb 2026 #156

This message was self-deleted by its author QueerDuck Feb 2026 #157

It's a truthful parody of the ridiculous complains and... QueerDuck Feb 2026 #158

But is it a strawman? MorbidButterflyTat Feb 6 #176

It's neither. Only those who felt insecure or threatened when forced to look in the mirror... QueerDuck Feb 6 #181

Parody is always risky in a public discussion. MineralMan Feb 6 #211

Waiting for permission from the future Cirsium Feb 2026 #120

Why aren't they impeaching Trump RIGHT NOW!!11 mcar Feb 2026 #122

Apparently they are lazy and too old... QueerDuck Feb 2026 #143

Spineless, Turd Wayers mcar Feb 2026 #146

OMG! 🤣😂🤣😂😜 QueerDuck Feb 6 #182

I don't agree with Schumer and Jeffries 100% of the time SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #125

RESCIND bdamomma Feb 2026 #127

🪄🧙‍♂️🔮🧚‍♀️ It's so easy. Just do it. QueerDuck Feb 2026 #147

I understand that the Democratic leadership markodochartaigh Feb 2026 #150

I am regularly disappointed in both of those guys. MontanaMama Feb 2026 #155

I'm still at a loss who this is directed at as obviously almost all of us vote Democrat Ilikepurple Feb 6 #169

Why post a divisive and insulting OP? PufPuf23 Feb 6 #179

Yes, you're right. They should keep doing exactly what they're doing. Orrex Feb 6 #183

Thank you, Orrex. hamsterjill Feb 6 #184

Oh, my God. I love this. Scrivener7 Feb 6 #185

I edited my reply to Orrex hamsterjill Feb 6 #193

Great post! Deserves a valentine heart 💝 Emile Feb 6 #188

K & R Emile Feb 6 #196

+1 leftstreet Feb 6 #206

The piling on by some is embarrassing. I'm hoping it's mostly trolls or bots Greybnk48 Feb 6 #203

No trolls or bots Cirsium Feb 6 #218

My hope is that you are right (about this sort of bashing and disagreement being healthy discourse Greybnk48 Feb 6 #219

I hear you Cirsium Feb 6 #220

I don't like it when they support Trump n GOP NAZIs Kid Berwyn Feb 6 #209