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Cha

(305,406 posts)
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 01:00 AM Jun 2016

From a Republican colleague of mine as he walked off the floor: "We're going to have a drink and a

Rep. Ted Deutch
✔ ‎@RepTedDeutch
From a Republican colleague of mine as he walked off the floor: "We're going to have a drink and a cigar. Enjoy your protest." Really.
4:42 PM - 22 Jun 2016 · Washington, DC, United States
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-good-trouble/

"This is the People's House. And John Lewis is my hero."

https://teddeutch.house.gov/


Jerome Trammel ‎@MrJeromeTrammel
I'm in tears, I've thought long & hard about gun control. Let me just say the #NoBillNoBreak sit in, is amazing!

4:30 PM - 22 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-good-trouble/

I'm in tears, too~ Thank you!
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From a Republican colleague of mine as he walked off the floor: "We're going to have a drink and a (Original Post) Cha Jun 2016 OP
When I think of all that man has been through, his body beaten and broken Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #1
Such an Incredible Hero, Maru! Cha Jun 2016 #2
These remarks are made by congressional members about walking away from Thinkingabout Jun 2016 #3
The republicans are bought and paid for by the NRA workinclasszero Jun 2016 #5
The 130 Members of Congress who held the Floor All Night! Cha Jun 2016 #22
Leaders standing up for the American people! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #24
John Lewis is a genuine hero. BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #4
And, so many of his fellow Dems follow suit! Cha Jun 2016 #11
This is great to see. BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #12
I've been told on DU that this was a major distraction during an election year Rose Siding Jun 2016 #6
How ignorant and cruel. Cha Jun 2016 #7
Horrible Rose Siding Jun 2016 #8
That's exactly right, Rose~ Cha Jun 2016 #9
We all know what that is BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #13
Yes, and they got a lot of pushback Cha Jun 2016 #14
John Louis, a man of courage and action cosmicone Jun 2016 #10
John Lewis is always a hero! Cha Jun 2016 #15
He should state the name of the person who said that JustAnotherGen Jun 2016 #16
Something that amazes me DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #17
Yes we do but the nra owns our government right now.. that has to change. Cha Jun 2016 #19
Typical Republican response... Blue Idaho Jun 2016 #18
Grrrrrrrrrrr grrrrrrrrrrrrr Her Sister Jun 2016 #20
I know, HS.. We will never give! they do gotta GO. Cha Jun 2016 #23
"A drink and a cigar" ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #21

Maru Kitteh

(29,087 posts)
1. When I think of all that man has been through, his body beaten and broken
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 02:02 AM
Jun 2016


And to see him, standing for all of us. It must be quite uncomfortable for him at 76 years of age.

What a true hero he is.



Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
3. These remarks are made by congressional members about walking away from
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 05:38 AM
Jun 2016

Laws 80% of Americans wants passed while they are so warm and cozy with the NRA. So telling these members needs to resigns or start doing their jobs, they used to be scared of Grover Norquist and the oath they signed until a few started breaking them and today Norquist is not a problem.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
5. The republicans are bought and paid for by the NRA
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 06:09 AM
Jun 2016

They turn their back to 80% of Americans demanding sensible gun control.

We have to vote these bastards out, as long as republicans control the House nothing that helps the average american will be allowed to pass.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
22. The 130 Members of Congress who held the Floor All Night!
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 11:23 PM
Jun 2016

States United ‎@SUPGVNetwork
26 hours.
130 members of Congress.

We look back at the #NoBillNoBreak #DemocraticSitIn
: http://fus.in/28OcQMn .
9:21 AM - 23 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/23/president-obama-delivers-a-statement-3/#comments

BlueMTexpat

(15,496 posts)
12. This is great to see.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:06 AM
Jun 2016

I hope that Dems in both chambers continue to do this in re gun control. And also in the Senate, to force a vote on Prez O's Supreme Court nominee.

It's not like the GOP are doing anything else but to obstruct, so it's hardly a pressing distraction from routine business. At least the Dems will be obstructing for cause.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
7. How ignorant and cruel.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:27 AM
Jun 2016

I was told on my OP in GD that the Dems in the Sit In were pandering to their urban base.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
9. That's exactly right, Rose~
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:48 AM
Jun 2016
John Lewis
✔ ‎@repjohnlewis
We cannot give up or give in or give out. We must keep our eyes on the prize. #goodtrouble #NoBillNoBreak https://twitter.com/RepMcGovern/status/745771578294665216
2:23 PM - 22 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-chat-away/

BlueMTexpat

(15,496 posts)
13. We all know what that is
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:19 AM
Jun 2016

"code" for and I am sick of it. Was that remark allowed to stand?

I alerted on one post Tuesday and was gratified to see that it was removed, even though I never received any notification as per the new protocols. I also remarked in comments that another OP did not truly belong in GD: 2016 but didn't alert. Those are only the ones I've seen on my own, although I have served on a couple juries since.

There still seem to be some who are either slow learners, having trouble letting go, or who are NOT Dems at all. Those who persist in engaging in dubious tactics but who don't actually "break" rules, I simply add to my own IL for now. I have that power at least, LOL.

On the whole, things are much better outside this safe haven and I see several who are making great efforts to get DU back to being my favorite political site!

Cha

(305,406 posts)
14. Yes, and they got a lot of pushback
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:51 AM
Jun 2016

on it as such.

Things are better because they were so bad.. but, there's still a lot to be desired.

Mahalo, Blue~

 

cosmicone

(11,014 posts)
10. John Louis, a man of courage and action
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 07:48 AM
Jun 2016

Came out from under the bus and led this wonderful protest -- a real revolution.

JustAnotherGen

(33,552 posts)
16. He should state the name of the person who said that
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:04 AM
Jun 2016

It shows a quality and extent of arrogance that the person who said it - their constituents should know about it.

DemonGoddess

(5,123 posts)
17. Something that amazes me
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:11 AM
Jun 2016

is that the Rethugs actually think that doing what they're NRA masters want, is what their constituents want.

The vast majority of the American PEOPLE want this. We WANT reasonable gun control.

Cha

(305,406 posts)
19. Yes we do but the nra owns our government right now.. that has to change.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:55 AM
Jun 2016

Oliver Willis ‎@owillis
3 yr olds doing lockdown drills at preschool for active shooters cause the nra owns our govt http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-scary-and-heartbreaking-reason-this-mom-photographed-her-3-year-old_us_576941b0e4b0fbbc8beba28e
7:40 AM - 21 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/21/gun-safety-laws-let-your-voices-be-heard/

Mahlao, DemonGoddess~


Blue Idaho

(5,500 posts)
18. Typical Republican response...
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:22 AM
Jun 2016

Those clowns don't care about anything until they get a check and marching orders from a K Street lobby. Obviously drinking and smoking cigars is far more important than stopping potential terrorists from buying guns.

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