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HassleCat

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2. There will be a few with the courage.

Reply to ciaobaby (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2017, 02:14 PM

Jan 2017

Most will go because they're expected to attend. It's difficult for them to buck the system because they depend on the back scratching and favor trading that drives the legislative system.

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I think we should urge all democrats to NOT attend inauguration [View all] ciaobaby Jan 2017 OP

I wouldn't go or watch, but does that mean we trash Democrats if they do go? Hoyt Jan 2017 #1

No need to trash anyone. ciaobaby Jan 2017 #3

Of course. I politely asked my Rep not to attend out of repect for John Lewis. I left a message riversedge Jan 2017 #6

There will be a few with the courage. HassleCat Jan 2017 #2

Here is a web address to contact them. Great idea... riversedge Jan 2017 #4

Perfect - thanks for posting this ciaobaby Jan 2017 #5

Dem Rep. Mark Pocan (WI) won't attend the inauguration, says Trump needs to act like a president, riversedge Jan 2017 #7