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tavernier

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64. Bullshit.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Feb 11, 2025, 06:10 PM

Feb 11

The only thing they’re afraid of losing is their cushy job.

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Republican Senators fear for their lives.. [View all] kentuck Feb 11 OP

Bleep that. Falconry Feb 11 #1

Of course if they step aside ITAL Feb 11 #5

What does it matter, THEY are not doing what their constituents voted for. Bluethroughu Feb 11 #57

If they're Republicans they probably are ITAL Feb 11 #58

They are doing exactly what their constituents voted for. Mariana Feb 12 #93

Republicans have abandoned... returnee Feb 11 #6

This seems to be the very sad sickening truth😖 arthritisR_US Feb 11 #39

Fuck JoseBalow Feb 11 #28

Maybe they Cherokee100 Feb 12 #114

If SS goes, there will be thousands of MAGAts going full Nicaraguan Death Squad on those who allowed it. TheBlackAdder Feb 14 #119

Hey Hey Hey gab13by13 Feb 11 #2

"..like getting in the mob" kentuck Feb 11 #4

"Married to the Mob" Ars Longa Feb 11 #34

The Stormy Daniels Experience Kid Berwyn Feb 11 #3

Stormy has more courage in her little finger than these rich entitled US senators have. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #17

So does his niece. Nt spooky3 Feb 11 #53

Yes. Irish_Dem Feb 11 #54

$$$$ Bodyguards!! ? usaf-vet Feb 12 #90

$$$$ Bodyguards!! ? usaf-vet Feb 12 #89

And threatening to homegirl Feb 11 #68

Primary them? Nazis vote for Nazis, why would they vote for anybody else? dem4decades Feb 12 #102

If I recall correctly it was Gillibrand. c-rational Feb 11 #7

What she did to Franken still makes me furious. rzemanfl Feb 11 #67

Agree! nt drmeow Feb 11 #77

Me, too. 3catwoman3 Feb 12 #105

Bullet Proof Jacket, Bullet Proof Baseball Cap Oneear Feb 11 #8

Kirsten Gillibrand LuvLoogie Feb 11 #9

Great point about AOC, and other reps speaking out. halobeam Feb 11 #35

Came here to say this. intheflow Feb 12 #99

They let this happen to themselves and families for the last decade. FloridaBlues Feb 11 #10

Bullshit ibegurpard Feb 11 #11

I agree Rebl2 Feb 12 #107

They can resign their jobs at any time. milestogo Feb 11 #12

What and give up $174,000/year with the chances of leaving a millionaire. They are not only cowards they are greedy! usaf-vet Feb 12 #91

Washington is a town with many 8 story buildings DFW Feb 11 #13

cowards RJ-MacReady Feb 11 #14

If one is afraid, one should not be in public office Pris Feb 11 #15

Let's get this straight: fearing for your life & that of your family is not normal in a democracy Hekate Feb 12 #83

They created the monster they are now afraid of. (Or pretend to be afraid.) Irish_Dem Feb 11 #16

There isn't a full spine to be found anywhere in the GOP. City Lights Feb 11 #18

It is far more likely that they are willing accomplices. dalton99a Feb 11 #19

agreed, some just are that same evil way... and then, maybe even because like Putin's compromat halobeam Feb 11 #37

He's a crime syndicate thug. moondust Feb 11 #20

Afriad of what MIGHT happen... lame54 Feb 11 #21

Republicans apparently believe madamesilverspurs Feb 11 #22

They're afraid..what about us, their constituents? People at work, school, at home being forced into detention Deuxcents Feb 11 #23

They are in fear of Trump and his MAGA terrorists because B.See Feb 11 #24

Luigi Mangione wasn't a Republican. Phoenix61 Feb 11 #25

Too bad McCain isn't still alive to shame his colleagues andym Feb 11 #26

Understood. With that.. as well as anyone who isn't here anylonger... halobeam Feb 11 #43

The obvious solution is to resign from Congress "for health reasons" ... eppur_se_muova Feb 11 #27

That works to the extent that their state would not automatically replace them with an appointed Republican. thesquanderer Feb 12 #87

I assume only that they're interested in protecting themselves, not anyone or anything else. eppur_se_muova Feb 12 #117

Only the willfully ignorant would not have seen this coming BoRaGard Feb 11 #29

So, they are sacrificing ours. Sneederbunk Feb 11 #30

This! bronxiteforever Feb 11 #40

To some extent, a Psy-Op with the call coming from inside the house. John1956PA Feb 11 #31

The rest of us are afraid for our lives and our freedoms. No tears for them. efhmc Feb 11 #32

Maybe they should have voted to convict then Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 11 #33

Only Republicans? I find that hard to believe. malthaussen Feb 11 #36

#1. Secret correspondence..... Escape Feb 11 #38

I kinda doubt they'd be that focused on the greater good. calimary Feb 11 #71

And if removed, do you think Trump would hesitate to send his followers after those who he felt had betrayed him? thesquanderer Feb 12 #88

Well, Escape Feb 12 #116

There are no more guard rails Demovictory9 Feb 11 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Demovictory9 Feb 11 #42

I don't care. We're all afraid. Get security & do the right thing. Joinfortmill Feb 11 #44

Lots of people fear for their lives. Demobrat Feb 11 #45

Boo Hoo....they chose this Bettie Feb 11 #46

Too bad they don't have the guts to take a collective stand Sweet Freedom Feb 11 #47

no surprise. The Orcs have been standing by. Evolve Dammit Feb 11 #48

Reap what you sow SunImp Feb 11 #49

If you're too scared to do your job, RESIGN. Galraedia Feb 11 #50

Kinda got a "mobby" feel...too bad jr isn't like his Dad, RFK maspaha Feb 11 #51

Good. Their fear is probably with good cause, too. Oopsie Daisy Feb 11 #52

They could have voted to expel him after either impeachment but chose not to. Botany Feb 11 #55

I'll repeat the brilliant Ben Franklin Quote Wiz Imp Feb 11 #56

NOW is the time to rise to the occasion... rasputin1952 Feb 11 #59

He said it clearly... bee_peaceful Feb 11 #60

It's past time.., liberalgunwilltravel Feb 11 #61

That's what happens when you let russia take over mucifer Feb 11 #62

Thoughts and prayers. GoYouPackersGo Feb 11 #63

Bullshit. tavernier Feb 11 #64

Well, duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh twodogsbarking Feb 11 #65

So these senators are allowing our country to be run by fear Ohioboy Feb 11 #66

The Trumpisi MOB Family. ... aggiesal Feb 11 #69

Someone needs to step up. If they are harmed oldmanlynn Feb 11 #70

This is such bullshit. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 11 #72

Well there are a bunch of fbi agents looking for jobs. jeffreyi Feb 11 #73

Complete total bullshit. harumph Feb 11 #74

Why? Did someone install a guillotine in the capitol? Autumn Feb 11 #75

Then these Democrats need to publicly say names. It is beyond keeping confidences. Our democracy demands it, and JohnSJ Feb 11 #76

oh fuck them, FUCK THEM Skittles Feb 11 #78

Ugh really? Dem4life1234 Feb 11 #79

FAFO. Congrats to all of the self-serving cowards Ruby the Liberal Feb 12 #80

What the fuck did they expect? Magoo48 Feb 12 #81

Aren't...we....all.....nt Hope22 Feb 12 #82

But most of all they fear being primaried RainCaster Feb 12 #84

They could revert to a secret ballot in the senate to get the right things done. Linda ladeewolf Feb 12 #85

Usually a bad idea because constituents can't hold their representatives accountable for votes they don't know about... thesquanderer Feb 12 #95

Yes in this case Linda ladeewolf Feb 12 #104

When they try to cut SS benifits everyone will want to kill them.. BradBo Feb 12 #86

Many maga Rebl2 Feb 12 #108

Inflation is out of control pfitz59 Feb 12 #92

We have a gangster and a hacker running the government. pandr32 Feb 12 #94

Dems should put some fear into them the_liberal_grandpa Feb 12 #96

What goes around, comes around. Hugin Feb 12 #97

They can grow a pair. None of America's war dead wanted to die. But they went over the top anyway. flashman13 Feb 12 #98

They didn't seem to concerned when democrats were and are receiving treats from MAGA rat's. republianmushroom Feb 12 #100

Rethugs have earned their name. They are lying, corrupt GREEDY cowards! ecstatic Feb 12 #101

Cowards, one and all. Martin68 Feb 12 #103

I remind Tillis of his cowardice at least three times a week. PopArtMonkey Feb 12 #106

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #118

They had a chance to remove him from office for blantant insurrection. SCROTUS too! GreenWave Feb 12 #109

Elected congressional rethugs are vassals of their toad god king. Despicable. Texin Feb 12 #110

Make it public and still vote to stop this Meowmee Feb 12 #111

What a lame excuse Progressive dog Feb 12 #112

Just imagine if that was a military member tinymontgomery Feb 12 #113

Total Bullshit! blueknight73 Feb 12 #115