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Jilly_in_VA

(13,806 posts)
Sat May 31, 2025, 04:20 PM May 2025

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sought to energize activists at a Democratic state convention in South Carolina, as the party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee works to keep up the high national profile he gained when Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate.

Walz, a former schoolteacher who went on to serve in Congress and then became his state’s governor, keynoted the South Carolina gathering in Columbia, traditionally a showcase for national-level Democrats and White House hopefuls. Speaking to convention delegates for more than half an hour, Walz used colorful language and spoke plainly as he lobbed criticism at President Donald Trump and called on his fellow Democrats to have the courage to stand up to the “bully” in the White House.

“Maybe it’s time for us to be a little meaner,” Walz said, to applause from the crowd. “When it’s a bully like Donald Trump, you bully the s—- out of him. ... This is a ... cruel man.”

It was Walz’s third set of large-scale remarks in less than 24 hours for Walz, who, along with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, spoke Friday night at the party’s fundraising dinner, as well as an after-party fish fry hosted by Rep. Jim Clyburn.

https://apnews.com/article/tim-walz-minnesota-governor-south-carolina-democrats-86d6d99db5f5d5f39e8df8766df32609

He's right. We haven't been nearly nasty enough!

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner' (Original Post) Jilly_in_VA May 2025 OP
Well, you know he got the vapers over Kamala interview with 60 minutes MacKasey May 2025 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author tinrobot May 2025 #10
I was there as a delegate to the SC Democratic Convention .. Gov. Walz was great! Bo Zarts May 2025 #2
Oh, fun! More when you have time. electric_blue68 May 2025 #8
Agree. Caving to a bully emboldens mzmolly May 2025 #3
The "Taco" meme came from Wall Street YorkRd May 2025 #4
Then you gotta fake it til you make it. raccoon May 2025 #6
Peak Biden could be mean and do it in a way that was humorous. Self Esteem May 2025 #7
I've often said that Dems have to develop a taste for blood. Buns_of_Fire May 2025 #17
Yes, I agree 👏👏👏💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #23
Video clip at substack link BootinUp May 2025 #5
I have always felt that we Dems need(ed) to be strategically mean at times. Yay, Tim. electric_blue68 May 2025 #9
A little? Nail these motherf*ckers to the wall! Joinfortmill May 2025 #11
So many of the headlines tend to say someone "destroyed trump". SleeplessinSoCal May 2025 #12
Call the NAZIs what they are. Enough politeness FCS. Tired of the Mamby Pamby politeness. Evolve Dammit May 2025 #13
A lot meaner, IMO. It's what modern conservatives (read: fascists) deserve. Anything else is insufficient for this Karasu May 2025 #14
We need to punch these bullies back and stand up to them !!!! kimbutgar May 2025 #15
Strongly worded letters from Schumer is not mean enough? Emile May 2025 #16
Ready, ma'am! calimary May 2025 #18
Wow, Walz was on fire at the California Democratic Convention! indigovalley May 2025 #19
That's a lot coming from Walz given that his state is known for "Minnesota nice". n/t elocs May 2025 #20
He gets it. BlueKota May 2025 #21
+10000! Karasu Jun 2025 #22

MacKasey

(1,492 posts)
1. Well, you know he got the vapers over Kamala interview with 60 minutes
Sat May 31, 2025, 04:37 PM
May 2025

You got to go at him from all directions,
He can't handle it.

Response to MacKasey (Reply #1)

Bo Zarts

(26,254 posts)
2. I was there as a delegate to the SC Democratic Convention .. Gov. Walz was great!
Sat May 31, 2025, 05:15 PM
May 2025

Also, last night I attended Jim Clyburn’s “Famous Fish Fry.” Maybe pics and more comments in a day or so.

BTW: Most of the convention speakers, including Tim Walz, figured out a sure-fire way to get a big laugh from the audience. Just say “NANCY MACE” and hilarity ensued, every time.

mzmolly

(52,632 posts)
3. Agree. Caving to a bully emboldens
Sat May 31, 2025, 05:21 PM
May 2025

them, even more. Walz is impressive, both as a Governor and a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

 

Self Esteem

(2,248 posts)
7. Peak Biden could be mean and do it in a way that was humorous.
Sat May 31, 2025, 05:29 PM
May 2025

I wish we could have had 2012 Biden as president because I think he would have decimated Trump a second time.

He knew how to throw a zinger out there that rocked an opponent. Hell, his joke about Giuliani only knowing three words: a noun, a verb and 9/11 is still hilarious 20 years later.

Buns_of_Fire

(19,006 posts)
17. I've often said that Dems have to develop a taste for blood.
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:54 PM
May 2025

No, not to make a diet of it. That's for the Stephen Millers and eLunatic Musks of our species.

And I don't crave it as an afternoon pick-me-up.

But I think of it like broccoli: You may not care for it, but it's good for you in the long run.

BootinUp

(50,952 posts)
5. Video clip at substack link
Sat May 31, 2025, 05:24 PM
May 2025

Democratic Wins Media
7h
Democratic Wins Media

BREAKING: Governor Tim Walz just ripped Susan Collins and other so called Republican moderates for caving to Donald Trump every single time. This is how it’s done.

https://substack.com/@demwinsmedia/note/c-121721360?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1uz6fn

SleeplessinSoCal

(10,369 posts)
12. So many of the headlines tend to say someone "destroyed trump".
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:18 PM
May 2025

That doesnt happen. He's a cockroach. It would benefit us all if instead headlines describe him as "cruel", "lawless", "morally bankrupt", "demented", etc.

Karasu

(2,003 posts)
14. A lot meaner, IMO. It's what modern conservatives (read: fascists) deserve. Anything else is insufficient for this
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:33 PM
May 2025

moment, but "a little" would be a damn good fucking start.

kimbutgar

(26,798 posts)
15. We need to punch these bullies back and stand up to them !!!!
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:43 PM
May 2025

I used to say walk away but now we must stand and fight back! And “ F” those whinny babies feelings!

calimary

(89,040 posts)
18. Ready, ma'am!
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:56 PM
May 2025

Oh boy, am I ready! Time to join the “Mean Girls” club, because lots of fat, juicy, self-entitled, and overindulged targets to choose from.

I’m ready to do battle and I’m well-armed with more big-ass adjectives, verbs, and adverbs than some of ‘em have ever heard of, much less used or tried to rebut! God bless Catholic school and all the nuns therein. My insults can be lethal weapons!

indigovalley

(278 posts)
19. Wow, Walz was on fire at the California Democratic Convention!
Sat May 31, 2025, 06:56 PM
May 2025

He really fired up the crowd-says Democrats need to keep standing up for our core values including DEI. If you get the chance its worth a watch. He has decided to go out and start swinging at Trump head on. Love it! Go Tim!

 

elocs

(24,486 posts)
20. That's a lot coming from Walz given that his state is known for "Minnesota nice". n/t
Sat May 31, 2025, 07:39 PM
May 2025

BlueKota

(5,041 posts)
21. He gets it.
Sat May 31, 2025, 07:44 PM
May 2025

It's well past time the public is made aware of who the real evil enemy of the people is, and that's the Republican party. That its the Democrats who won't force the women of this country to bear a rapist's baby, or allow your LGBTQI family or friends to be discriminated against or brutalized without consequences, we won't kick your parents or grandparents out of Nursing Homes, and expect unqualified family members to care for them, we will make sure hospitals stay open, make sure vaccines are available to all who want them, and make sure public education remains for your kids. That quote of one of tsf's quote saying everyone is going to die, should be a tv add run all over the country on as many outlets as possible. And with a powerful voice over asking are these people really who you want in control of your family's future? No more sacchrine sweet ads like Gillibrand ran, "I can reach across the aisle and get bipartisan legislation passed. " How's that working for you Senator? Are you going to stop them from cutting Medicaid or Medicare through bipartisan? You're not there to make nice with the cult. You were elected to fight for the American people, and that starts by saying loud and clear every chance you get that the Repulicons don't care if you live or die, unless you're a billionaire willing to buy your survival, with payoffs to them.

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