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58. They put themselves in a difficult position.

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 09:07 PM

Oct 2022

Their supporters expect them to be more like purity anti-establishment activists and get mad when they vote for things like funding Ukraine. Putting out the letter pleased supporters but made everyone else mad, taking back the letter made supporters mad again. Way to make everybody mad at you!

I remember one getting in trouble with supporters for voting for a budget bill because at the time Defund ICE was a popular slogan with them, so she voted no on the next budget bill, saying she wouldn't fund ICE. Except the second bill didn't have any ICE funding in it. Constituents would prefer someone who actually reads legislature and are interesting in doing the actual job.

Don't be the enemy the Republicans need -- a good rule.

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Liberal Democrats withdraw letter to Biden that urged him to rethink Ukraine strategy [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2022 OP

We don't negotiate with terrorists. SheltieLover Oct 2022 #1

Agreeed 3auld6phart Oct 2022 #42

How come progressives can be so bad at politics? Walleye Oct 2022 #2

I know, but it's kinda their job, if you think about it. CTyankee Oct 2022 #33

See if they can do their job when they're in the minority Walleye Oct 2022 #34

Hey, I know, I know! We want them pure and when they play politics we're telling them "we're better CTyankee Oct 2022 #36

In my mind, they tend to be purists and not pragmatists. paleotn Oct 2022 #44

Their attitude is, "yeah that works out and practice but how is it in theory?" Walleye Oct 2022 #45

I fully support Ukraines desires to get back all of its country. No matter what it takes LiberalLovinLug Oct 2022 #55

They're purists in the sense that military action is always off the table for them. paleotn Oct 2022 #57

The so called purists Need to Tell that to Putin.. Cha Oct 2022 #59

The defence of violence by any liberal in this instance is that it is about defending democracy LiberalLovinLug Oct 2022 #60

after all these years catsudon Oct 2022 #46

Didnt think about that BEFORE you released the stupid letter? oldsoftie Oct 2022 #3

Spot on!! K&R onetexan Oct 2022 #38

LOL rogue emissary Oct 2022 #4

How else was anyone to think of it two weeks before an election. Cripes. LakeArenal Oct 2022 #5

Sounds like they got their .... kicked. elleng Oct 2022 #6

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ The Unmitigated Gall Oct 2022 #7

Abashed and with tails between their legs. marble falls Oct 2022 #8

We don't run things here BeyondGeography Oct 2022 #9

"On Tuesday, Jayapal said the letter had been drafted several months ago and "released by staff orleans Oct 2022 #10

Sounds like "staff" is being made the scapegoat. Ocelot II Oct 2022 #12

Jayapal said she accepted responsibility LymphocyteLover Oct 2022 #19

She accepted responsibility right after she blamed the staff. Beastly Boy Oct 2022 #27

+1 to OcelotII TeamProg Oct 2022 #22

REALLY THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 LenaBaby61 Oct 2022 #50

The staff also called the presser and forced Jayapal to participate? herding cats Oct 2022 #17

yeah-- that's what i don't get LymphocyteLover Oct 2022 #20

I cannot find anything on a presser. Media are using an old photo. chowder66 Oct 2022 #32

I can't find anything on a presser. Did they have one or was the letter just released? chowder66 Oct 2022 #24

There wasn't a presser as far as I can find. chowder66 Oct 2022 #31

The letter was from July, so weird for it to turn up now. Mr. Sparkle Oct 2022 #11

Thanks for this info, I didn't know it was from July. Talitha Oct 2022 #47

Good. Gore1FL Oct 2022 #13

Laughable. Amateur hour awesomerwb1 Oct 2022 #14

The damage has been done sarisataka Oct 2022 #15

I really like Jayapal but they are responsible for their staff. halfulglas Oct 2022 #16

Oy. Wasn't there a press conference? That was the impression from the article on this that showed LymphocyteLover Oct 2022 #18

There wasn't a presser. Media have been using an old photo which is shitty IMO chowder66 Oct 2022 #30

One step backward, two steps backward. Nice going! n/t TeamProg Oct 2022 #21

negotiating with a bully while he's punching your face in is not an effective strategy ZonkerHarris Oct 2022 #23

That was awkward... Beastly Boy Oct 2022 #25

Withdrawing it now is meaningless MichMan Oct 2022 #26

Yes. It gives the GOP the excuse to scream "APPEASEMENT!" 100 times a day amb123 Oct 2022 #28

This is why GOP runs circles around us IronLionZion Oct 2022 #29

goose-stepping fascists do tend to be very organized Skittles Oct 2022 #52

They play the long game IronLionZion Oct 2022 #53

Earlier thread Bayard Oct 2022 #35

The idea is to crush the Russian fascists. GreenWave Oct 2022 #37

... Crepuscular Oct 2022 #39

Ugh. truthisfreedom Oct 2022 #40

Amateur hour mcar Oct 2022 #41

MUST Democrats always have some on our side who insist that we shoot ourselves in the foot? hamsterjill Oct 2022 #43

AMEN Dee0909 Oct 2022 #56

Credit to them for realizing the impact and optics of this. Layzeebeaver Oct 2022 #48

How stupid and damn TONE DEAF of them to write that 'let putin be putin' letter. LenaBaby61 Oct 2022 #49

Maybe they can hang this letter next to the Defund the Police Memo BlueIdaho Oct 2022 #51

What an incredibly stupid stunt this was. yardwork Oct 2022 #54

They put themselves in a difficult position. betsuni Oct 2022 #58