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239. "We never seem to win?" I believe that if we did not have wins

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #221)

Fri Sep 3, 2021, 06:40 AM

Sep 2021

we would already be living in a form of RW authoritarian police state. 2016 almost brought on the end, and I believe if voters hadn't given Democrats solid control of the house in 2018 our government would have fallen to a Republican coup. We're in significantly better position to hold now but still in grave danger.

If only more of the electorate realized something's wrong, enough to be properly scared. Even people who don't value their vote enough to use it, or even most of their rights and freedoms, have much to lose that almost everyone does value: prosperity, comfort, safety, freedom from struggle.

Oh, well. Off to check the Caldor Fire this morning. It's beginning to look as if the home of some friends out there just may survive after all. Have a nice one.

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No More F*cking Around. We elected you. Start acting like it (what I want to see today from Dems) [View all] zuul Sep 2021 OP

a list of action beats yakty yak every time. thanks for posting this nt msongs Sep 2021 #1

+1,000,000 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #114

A list of action without actual action is still yackity yak NullTuples Sep 2021 #142

Them is us. And if every single one of us here on DU called their Democrats PatrickforB Sep 2021 #179

There is substance luxmatic Sep 2021 #160

That's what we hired them for FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #2

They aren't hired. treestar Sep 2021 #9

They are paid a salary. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #24

But that is not doing what I as an individual want them to do treestar Sep 2021 #68

They swore an oath to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment NullTuples Sep 2021 #159

Here's what the GQP thinks of the Constitution. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2021 #271

They also love the part that they think says religion beats all other considerations NullTuples Sep 2021 #275

Of course. But they aren't only representing YOU. They are representing thousands, or, pnwmom Sep 2021 #268

So, are you saying that the majority of Democrats don't want the infrastructure bill to pass? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #272

Why are you changing the subject? I'm saying that "I want, I want, I want" person pnwmom Sep 2021 #273

K&R... 2naSalit Sep 2021 #3

This accomplishes nothing productive. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #4

Translation: AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #30

Yes. Thank you. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #41

Bingo! johnp3907 Sep 2021 #46

Yes so predictable. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #57

Hope not. This pony doesn't exist. Hortensis Sep 2021 #121

+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #152

A pony with a horn on its forehead even EX500rider Sep 2021 #181

Oh YEAH!! live love laugh Sep 2021 #209

It's a "look at me" game ismnotwasm Sep 2021 #37

Enforcing laws on the books does accomplish something productive uponit7771 Sep 2021 #60

Which ones is the OP referring to? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #64

Not interfering with Congressional investigations uponit7771 Sep 2021 #65

Who is allowing this to happen? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #74

Is anything being done to reign in McCarthy's attempts at intimidation? TiberiusB Sep 2021 #138

Then what? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #147

So, the shorter than the Iliad response is "I don't know, but it's not my job" TiberiusB Sep 2021 #164

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Sep 2021 #220

Thank you! Honestly, this whole idea that we shouldn't expect a goddamn thing out Nay Sep 2021 #255

Awesome post!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #320

+1, dems in congress should get into more good trouble. Error on the side of going to far for what's uponit7771 Sep 2021 #299

I see...so everything is the Democrats fault. They are all powerful and are just big meanies Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #224

Try replying to what I posted instead of repeating "stop being mean to Democrats" TiberiusB Sep 2021 #252

The Democrats are helpless to do what some poster have demanded. This reply was meant in Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #263

Gatekeep much? luxmatic Sep 2021 #141

... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #148

+1 live love laugh Sep 2021 #210

+1. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2021 #308

I don't think I can say what I want to add to the list. Grasswire2 Sep 2021 #5

Amen. Constructive criticism supposed to be allowed Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #116

Constructive criticism absolutely. But I'd argue that claiming Democrats can Hortensis Sep 2021 #146

I would tend to agree with you Hortensis.. perhaps it's just because Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #187

Well, we'll see. I believe that "collectively" they're behaving Hortensis Sep 2021 #199

I hear you. Great people may go to sleep exhausted. But at some point, Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #221

"We never seem to win?" I believe that if we did not have wins Hortensis Sep 2021 #239

Oops should define win I guess. Successful actions Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #288

Yes, afterward I thought you might mean those kinds of wins. Hortensis Sep 2021 #297

Lol... So funny how the best things are made when you Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #305

Here are a few. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #304

Just because 'it is allowed' doesn't mean it is helpful or wise. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #333

?? Of course. So we are a place where people come to Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #339

Telling people that are leaders are no good whiich is what I have seen surely won't encourage Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #340

Never saw anyone say our leaders are no good. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #341

I have. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #342

Links? Not attacks or criticism on policies/actions Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #343

There have been a number of posts...I won't send links but do a search for the one that says Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #345

Constantly: Leadership's weak, caves, doesn't fight, elite, old, does nothing, needs to be replaced. betsuni Sep 2021 #344

Bravo NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #136

+1 G2 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #321

I agree and want to add: Why wasn't Roe v. Wade codified into law in 1973 when the USSC ruled on in2herbs Sep 2021 #6

GMAFB. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #8

52 years since Roe v. Wade. Are you saying that at no time in the past 52 years Ds couldn't have in2herbs Sep 2021 #10

Lulz. Woulda coulda shoulda. YAWN! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #12

"Medicare for All" wasn't initially a Democratic idea, and it was first proposed 50+ years ago.... George II Sep 2021 #18

Interesting! Thank you. betsuni Sep 2021 #157

48 years ago. George II Sep 2021 #22

We did not have a true 60 Majority. Kennedy was ill. We had a more conservadems then we do Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #25

+10000 hamsterjill Sep 2021 #26

Don't you know? There were all sorts of reason why 2009 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #82

So I've been told. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #90

Yes and if you've been here while you can easily pick them out Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #119

Been here a while, and you sure can. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #129

The committee of... Hugin Sep 2021 #149

Hmm that is interesting... I want to go back and Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #222

Sure can...pick out those that attack the Biden and the Democratic Party relentlessly...on say Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #325

Yup, got the blind faithers, the questioners, the Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #330

"Off the top of my head we had a D majority in 2009." BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #168

So the issue is blue dog Democrats... TiberiusB Sep 2021 #172

I agree that we should "blame the Republicans" BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #184

+1000 sheshe2 Sep 2021 #276

Republicans are never blamed. Everything is the Democrats fault according to some...which is why Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #226

Media bias is a factor, but TiberiusB Sep 2021 #251

You absolutely can...I speak of social media...not this site...the OP came from twitter. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #266

And here is the problem that some here refuse to acknowledge without moderate Democrats, you Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #327

How were they to know to do that? treestar Sep 2021 #73

Democrats know everything that's going to happen in the future, so if they betsuni Sep 2021 #161

Elected Democrats are just big meanies that could make all of our dreams come true if Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #227

Perfect, exactly. betsuni Sep 2021 #228

Thank you! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #241

Perfect. Sogo Sep 2021 #7

Nobody cares what one particular individual wants treestar Sep 2021 #11

IMO you are totally ignoring how gerrymandering is putting Rs in power with less votes. nt in2herbs Sep 2021 #13

But that is a separate issue treestar Sep 2021 #17

No amount of foot-stomping and shouting and unreasonable demands will make anything happen. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #14

So, you don't think Democratic candidates should listen to their constituents? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #28

I never said that. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #36

If only everyone could understand that the "Green New Deal" isn't real. Hortensis Sep 2021 #169

Thank you! betsuni Sep 2021 #178

He isn't listening to his constituents TiberiusB Sep 2021 #171

His constituents are too poor to compete in DONATION$ Justice matters. Sep 2021 #242

He's been caught on an audio recording pandering to his donors. TiberiusB Sep 2021 #250

You ask for the impossible. The list of demands can't be met not because they don't want to ...but Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #62

I ask for Democrats to figure it out. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #78

So he gets replaced by a Republican treestar Sep 2021 #87

I don't care. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #95

That's how you want it to go? treestar Sep 2021 #96

It's not for me to figure out. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #102

Perhaps, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country," Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #120

A little too sanctimonious for these perilous times. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #133

I don't know...JFK had a way with words...and of course he was correct. We all need to get involved. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #134

He also got killed. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #137

I see...so we no longer have to be engaged in politics but we just wait until our leaders figure it Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #140

Obama as well: sheshe2 Sep 2021 #279

I saw someone on one of these threads... Obama's signature line "the Audacity of Hope' was Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #329

Not responding to the question treestar Sep 2021 #177

Don't care. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #194

That's not fair. Democrats are doing many other things that we CAN do Hortensis Sep 2021 #173

I'm beyond worrying about what's fair. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #191

Well, okay. Fwiw, some people respond to fear and frustration Hortensis Sep 2021 #202

And politicians respond to constituents who aren't buying their bull. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #205

I ask for strong reasonable Democrats who have the ability to figure it out and work towards Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #225

She can send it to her Rep and Senators treestar Sep 2021 #79

Presumably that list is directed to 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. So the next time.... George II Sep 2021 #167

Bwahahahahaaaa... progressoid Sep 2021 #156

Sarandon... 😜🤣😂😜 NurseJackie Sep 2021 #158

No, they are pointless TiberiusB Sep 2021 #170

Nonsense. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #185

well, then, consider me corrected TiberiusB Sep 2021 #319

Tiberius, her positives were sky high when she wasn't running Hortensis Sep 2021 #204

Her positives were sky high among particular groups TiberiusB Sep 2021 #265

Comey had a chronically sprained finger from punching Hortensis Sep 2021 #270

Yup. progressoid Sep 2021 #212

Mistakes? progressoid Sep 2021 #176

That's so funny! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #183

What's so funny? progressoid Sep 2021 #186

Give it some thought... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #198

I can't read your mind. progressoid Sep 2021 #211

My best guess is the mistakes. Some helped, Hortensis Sep 2021 #206

Sarandon has been a political activist for decades and Bernie Sanders surrogate 2016/2020. betsuni Sep 2021 #196

That's an interesting comparison. progressoid Sep 2021 #213

I didn't make a comparison, I said they were both political activists. betsuni Sep 2021 #219

Have you done anything personally to address any of those items on your laundry list? George II Sep 2021 #15

We voted them in to get these things done. Luciferous Sep 2021 #58

Yet they didn't campaign on the Green New Deal (or Filibuster reform) AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #61

I paid enough attention to know that if we don't start playing hardball Luciferous Sep 2021 #71

Yep. Not paying attention if you don't think shit is getting done AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #84

Trump made that deal with the Taliban. Luciferous Sep 2021 #162

So you believe Trump ended the war AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #166

No, it's a fact that he made the deal to pull the troops out. I don't see how that makes me a Biden Luciferous Sep 2021 #193

I just find it odd that you say Biden has done nothibg AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #197

I didn't say Biden has done nothing, I just pointed out that Trump made the deal with the Taliban. Luciferous Sep 2021 #200

Your right AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #201

I said if WE aren't getting shit done people won't show up to vote. I didn't Luciferous Sep 2021 #203

Really not show up? And what happens then? Anyone in our party who sits home and pouts and Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #229

Sure beats whining about 2016 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #16

No we don't. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #20

Crippling Pessimism, That's New wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #23

A dose of reality. That's something that I do not have trouble accepting. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #27

Quitting and Surrendering wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #33

It's better to do what's possible than to sit around doing nothing at all... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #40

The only people waiting for the "perfect" wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #42

No... we're willing to do what's possible now. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #48

Yes, better things aren't possible wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #51

No... because the numbers demand that we be willing to compromise. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #59

Someone's Willing To Compromise With Texas's Abortion Ban wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #63

Lulz. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #70

I know, living in Gilead is HI-larious to you wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #75

Nope. Guess again. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #77

So what's "possible" now? TiberiusB Sep 2021 #151

Accept reality. No amount of hand-wringing or demonizing will change it. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #153

There is nothing we can do to pressure Manchin. And Sinema is probably even more difficult. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #76

Thank you for your rational and thoughtful comments. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #85

You are right...the serve no purpose. We have to figure what we can do...what is realistically Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #109

What will happen when we win the midterm?s wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #89

If we get more Senators, there is a good chance that we can end the filibuster and Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #111

"We allowed abortions to be banned, vote for us!" wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #112

Who do you expect to be saying that? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #118

Kind of like blaming the rape victim because of the way she was dressed, eh? SMDH. George II Sep 2021 #282

How about...the Republicans want to end a woman's right to choose and access to birth control... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #122

repubs did that DownriverDem Sep 2021 #132

Exactly right! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #230

Says those who ignored the SC in 2016, when the warnings were all around us. Budi Sep 2021 #291

Bri Grey finally deleted her Court 'splanin' tweet on September 1, 2021. lapucelle Sep 2021 #296

Hey Bri, the internet lives forever. Oopsie Budi Sep 2021 #300

"Why didn't Democrats stop Republicans from banning abortions?" Wheeeeeeee! betsuni Sep 2021 #292

That's a more potent message wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #294

Blaming the Democratic Party for the actions of a few members only works on people who don't betsuni Sep 2021 #298

Correct me if I am wrong. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #302

An anti-Democratic talking point that only works on people who can't count. betsuni Sep 2021 #306

Imagine what the Republicans would do if the roles were reversed? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #310

How is he to be pressured? treestar Sep 2021 #94

This is a good start wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #101

So why don't progressive groups try it again...elected Democrats can't do that...what is stopping Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #115

+1, isn't it strange that most of the Manchin extremists Nixie Sep 2021 #244

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #246

I didn't understand your post at first...now I get it...need more coffee. I deleted my other Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #247

Yes to the coffee! Having some now. Nixie Sep 2021 #249

I get it...great post. I was trifle out of it this morning...should have stuck to youtube vlogs! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #277

Ooh, I'm sorry to hear about your back! I go through Nixie Sep 2021 #313

That is what I am doing...and it is better today... I never had this before so I am well super whiny Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #336

Here's a good ad: wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #287

Is there any Democrat in the state of West Virginia who can win a primary against Manchin AND.... George II Sep 2021 #281

You didn't read the post, didja? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #284

I did. So you want him to lose without even having a Democratic alternative? I thought we support... George II Sep 2021 #286

We want to pressure him wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #289

Even worse then. We need his support whenever we can get it, but no matter, just piss him off. George II Sep 2021 #290

But you saw what happened the last time we pressured him? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #293

I don't think he ever intended to vote against the stimulus package and there is a big difference Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #338

Except that's a false narrative TiberiusB Sep 2021 #165

They simply lack the numbers of Democrats to get it done...we have a 50 50 majority. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #231

Well said! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #31

Really and again I ask you what can be done? Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #43

And again I tell you it's not my job. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #49

That is the problem. It is everybody's job. Oh please stop...I am sure most Democrats would Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #81

You stop. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #83

I do disagree with you. I think you are completely wrong. But I have replied to your posts Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #117

Then put me on ignore. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #126

Why would I bother? I can't remember the last time I put someone on ignore. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #135

Electing more democrats is going to be difficult for the foreseeable future wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #50

Just gotten tired of seeing the same refrain on these boards wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #44

Me, too. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #45

Funny thing is, I'm also angry at progressives who didn't vote in 2016 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #69

I agree. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #107

The Audacity Of Nope Doesn't Get You Votes wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #108

Taking Obama's Audacity of Hope comment and doing this with it is just awful IMHO. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #232

If you mean Manchin and Sinema...there is no way to pressure them. I fail to understand how Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #67

We aren't trying hard enough wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #72

You can't pressure those who are vital to maintaining a majority. I don't understand how you don't Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #88

I don't think I've seen this much pessimism and cynicism wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #97

It is not pessimism nor cynicism. I deal with reality and look for solutions that might work. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #233

Pessimism and cynicism is telling people Democrats aren't progressive, betsuni Sep 2021 #243

Glad you said "WE"! George II Sep 2021 #86

So pressure Manchin and Sinema and a few Republicans treestar Sep 2021 #92

It's not over, it's not done. Stop kidding yourself. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #29

Whining about 2016 is about as useful as whining about Nader wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #38

It's far more useful than pretending that 2016 didn't result in lasting damage that will affect us Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #66

Sorry, I don't do chips on my shoulders wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #80

Once again, we DON"T control the government. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #104

Dems actually have a capacity to effect change wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #106

Dems always had the capacity to affect change. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #128

LOL hadEnuf Sep 2021 #163

Exactly. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #257

Welp sheshe2 Sep 2021 #295

Sensitivity. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #314

Minor little sensitivities? sheshe2 Sep 2021 #315

Don't get me stated on fucking Nader...a 20 year war and melted economy were the result of Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #93

And now Roe v Wade. pffft. Maybe they should just stop already Budi Sep 2021 #301

2016 is the root of this problem and those who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton are to blame Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #32

We Did Do Something wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #39

We have a 50 50 Senate. So we didn't elect enough of them. We need to do better. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #47

It's a hell of a lot better than a McConnell Senate wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #55

But still not sufficient for what you demand...Jill Stein is to blame as are all the rest of them. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #99

You spent more time campaigning against Turner than for getting rid of the filibuster wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #103

Electing Shontel Brown had a chance of success. At the moment there is nothing I can do about the Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #124

Yes. We "control" government for now, but have a 3-6 Supreme Court thanks to 2016. George II Sep 2021 #91

Yup and judging from this thread...many have learned no lessons from 16. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #100

What are you talking about? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #105

We have a 50 50 majority. We have used it in fact. But we need more Democrats in order to Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #127

:) As a grandmother, I have no problem recognizing frightened rants Hortensis Sep 2021 #98

SUPREME COURT, ROE V WADE, LGBTQ, CITIZENS UNITED.. Budi Sep 2021 #285

And the Greens lost 2000 election for us ...so hello citizen united...not to mention Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #331

Yet they'll defend the pussy grabber & the author of "Rape Fantasies" Budi Sep 2021 #332

Absolutely true. Stein is the worst. I loathe her. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #334

This thread by dlk is worth a read thru. Budi Sep 2021 #337

This will only happen when we get corporate money out of politics. Lunabell Sep 2021 #19

This has nothing to do with corporate politics. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #34

If you say so... Lunabell Sep 2021 #54

I do say so and unless you have a way to pass an amendment up your sleeve...it won't happen... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #130

If we keep giving up Supreme Court seats we'll NEVER "get corporate money out of politics". George II Sep 2021 #110

That is the bottom line...Roosevelt is revered and should be...but he held the office for 20 years Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #234

Sounds an awful lot like "shouting into the ethers and dropping f-bombs all over Twitter" to me! Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #21

Mine too! Great minds think alike. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #35

Dear Elizabeth demanding such things as is in your post and blaming Democrat for everything Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #52

So that's for today. How about tomorrow? n/t MrModerate Sep 2021 #53

... sir pball Sep 2021 #56

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."--Eleanor Roosevelt. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2021 #267

Do you live in CA FreeState Sep 2021 #113

I live in CA luxmatic Sep 2021 #131

some people do what's best for the team. some do not nt msongs Sep 2021 #143

I'm a Californian shanti Sep 2021 #207

good show . AllaN01Bear Sep 2021 #123

Obviously Snackshack Sep 2021 #125

This. NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #139

Thank you! nt Heartstrings Sep 2021 #258

Imagine what Democrats could accomplish if we ALL pulled on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2021 #144

I think we ARE pulling on the same rope. wnylib Sep 2021 #217

Exactly my point. We nuance everything to the nth degree. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2021 #245

+10000 Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #235

these things would be a lot easier and in some cases not impossible if people in leadership like certainot Sep 2021 #145

That is an excellent start and most should have come easily. But for some reason(s)..... n/t Evolve Dammit Sep 2021 #150

DURec leftstreet Sep 2021 #154

Love it!!!! Ferrets are Cool Sep 2021 #155

THIS IS HOW DEMS SHOULD ALWAYS TALK BaronChocula Sep 2021 #174

Nonsense. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #180

Common Sense BaronChocula Sep 2021 #223

I agree. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #190

Woo-Hoo! Best post of the day Sewa Sep 2021 #215

A little K&R. dchill Sep 2021 #175

This list is going to be cut and pasted into emails to PatrickforB Sep 2021 #182

The fun thing about social media is that everyone can sound "tough"... brooklynite Sep 2021 #188

+ a healthy dollop of thousands. NNadir Sep 2021 #195

Don't you know, it is their job to figure out how to do what every single individual member Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #236

My sentiments exactly! Tiger8 Sep 2021 #189

Just curious... Did you win an election? NNadir Sep 2021 #192

This message was self-deleted by its author luxmatic Sep 2021 #214

Well said. I agree with every word. I have voted Democratic my entire life as well. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #237

Excellent post, thanks! George II Sep 2021 #256

Replace Garland with Letitia James Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #208

+1000. ecstatic Sep 2021 #216

That is Biden's decision period. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #238

No Argument from Me nt Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #311

I don't know what Garland is doing...old school guy. Comey was always making statements Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #323

Not gonna happen as long as Garland wants to stay in office. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2021 #309

See Demsrule86 above Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #312

Lots of bravado. Very little substance. If Dems want to cut their own throats, do exactly what.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2021 #218

That is exactly right...their demands would most certainly cost us the midterms. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #240

I agree. nt pnwmom Sep 2021 #269

Excellent post samplegirl Sep 2021 #248

Who is this woman Elizabeth McLaughlin? After proclaiming: "Instead of shouting into the ethers... George II Sep 2021 #253

Exactly this a thousand times. ACTION, not blather, is needed, and fast. nt Nay Sep 2021 #254

I don't think this would work. Dustlawyer Sep 2021 #259

Thank you maliaSmith Sep 2021 #260

I want all that too, it's what I voted for but a lot of elected Dems won't go along with that. Autumn Sep 2021 #261

Not to be a wet blanket but... jcgoldie Sep 2021 #262

That is the problem. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #278

I lulz'd KG Sep 2021 #264

given that centrists are the only reason we reclaimed the House it seems like a legitimate concern. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #280

All are laudable goals, but they don't matter Jakes Progress Sep 2021 #274

I wanted A Woman President in 2016 to SAVE THE SUPREME COURT. Budi Sep 2021 #283

I wanted Hillary too...and she should have won. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #303

Someone fiddled with those 3 electoral states. Budi Sep 2021 #318

Stein ...her minions and supporters not only caused Hillary Clinton to lose. Next she fleeced Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #322

And then she loaned out her staff to Bernie for 2020. Budi Sep 2021 #324

+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #326

I mean that was kind of surprising really...so blatent. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #335

This is a good wish list, but some of it is not practical. totodeinhere Sep 2021 #307

YESSSS!!! Enough pussyfooting around. Take a stand!! FlyingPiggy Sep 2021 #316

K&R ck4829 Sep 2021 #317

It's satisfying as a rant, and fun to get out of one's system on a web site. gulliver Sep 2021 #328