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Self Esteem

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57. People are frustrated and scared.

Wed Mar 5, 2025, 01:49 AM

Mar 5

They see the country sliding away from democracy and toward fascism. We're powerless. Our elected leaders are not. I can understand why so many are angry that the Democrats seem to be sleepwalking to an autocracy.

Mark Warner was on FOX News today saying that he didn't agree with Trump but respected the office so he owes him his due - and then praised his handling of the border.

Warner is one of the more senior Democratic senators. That is not helpful. The sanewashing of Trump from some in the party does suck and it's a big reason we're in this mess.

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DEMOCRATS SUCK. [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2025 OP

Well said. I wanted to say something about the OPs but I'm from applegrove Mar 2025 #1

My dear... sheshe2 Mar 5 #7

Thank you. We are all in this together. applegrove Mar 5 #30

We are and I love you. sheshe2 Mar 5 #32

Yes. We love you too. I am amazed at how hard you fight for your country applegrove Mar 5 #34

I know SocialDemocrat61 Mar 2025 #2

I am reading it as Democrats need to actually fight. NewHendoLib Mar 2025 #3

+1 leftstreet Mar 5 #9

Define mzmolly Mar 5 #11

Depends on how you define fight SocialDemocrat61 Mar 5 #14

Good read....sort of. sheshe2 Mar 5 #19

They can't explain ZRB Mar 5 #78

I think all of the Dems should have walked out with him Dem4life1234 Mar 5 #81

Like this? LeftInTX Mar 6 #84

Don't you think it's already coming to that? hamsterjill Mar 7 #90

More seems like.... Lovie777 Mar 2025 #4

! johnp3907 Mar 5 #5

Some of the criticisms here seem genuine...some are from, well, the usual crew Prairie Gates Mar 5 #6

And several threads started by the same mzmolly Mar 5 #8

I love my party mr715 Mar 5 #12

Your perspective is based upon the fact that cameras mzmolly Mar 5 #15

It is, I acknowledge mr715 Mar 5 #17

I'm watching the Democratic mzmolly Mar 5 #18

Thank you mzmolly mr715 Mar 5 #21

Sleep tight and get ready to mzmolly Mar 5 #22

Here's the link so you can watch the Democratic Response tomorrow: Rhiannon12866 Mar 5 #47

How can we take the cameras off trump SocialDemocrat61 Mar 5 #23

I believe the cameras in Congress are in house and then fed to the networks. Networks have no control n/t Cheezoholic Mar 5 #36

And who controls them? SocialDemocrat61 Mar 5 #76

Report those posts AkFemDem Mar 5 #10

Exactly. mzmolly Mar 5 #13

They always stay up. Too many anti Dems here. LeftInTX Mar 5 #20

Exactly. Personally, I think that the Democratic Leadership is keeping their powder dry and biding their time for the artemisia1 Mar 5 #16

Keeping their powder dry😂😂😂that's what got us Phoenix61 Mar 5 #26

our powder is very, very dry radicalleft Mar 7 #87

SheShe they need to step it up. boston bean Mar 5 #24

Thank you. Phoenix61 Mar 5 #28

What MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #33

You got crickets as did I. sheshe2 Mar 5 #66

How? sheshe2 Mar 5 #37

I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech Mar 5 #25

I am a Proud Democrat proud patriot Mar 5 #27

I think it's just frustrations oldmanlynn Mar 5 #29

Then let's get busy, get some good suggestions, and pass them on radical noodle Mar 5 #40

Bingo. sheshe2 Mar 5 #51

I've been thinking it for a long time radical noodle Mar 5 #54

I would say join a local indivisible group in your area oldmanlynn Mar 7 #85

Absolutely radical noodle Mar 7 #88

A lot is actually being done by Dems. Maybe not House or Senate Dems, but Dem AGs, Governors, summer_in_TX Mar 5 #50

That's not frustration -- it's ignorance. W_HAMILTON Mar 5 #71

Agree. Had to just skip reading them or I would have been alerting right and left. sinkingfeeling Mar 5 #31

I don't want to be part of a board that says Democrats suck. sheshe2 Mar 5 #45

Thanks for this thread. MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #35

I wonder how many times it was alerted. sheshe2 Mar 5 #64

Totally with you on this! radical noodle Mar 5 #38

Well, I can only guess that perhaps they are frustrated that the DNC leadership isn't pushing back hard enough tornado34jh Mar 5 #39

Dear She... Hekate Mar 5 #41

Me too MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #44

❤ sheshe2 Mar 5 #52

Yes. betsuni Mar 5 #58

As my name says I am a Democrat for life. Democrats rock! Dem4life1970 Mar 5 #42

Love you! sheshe2 Mar 5 #53

Treat it like a war. The Grand Illuminist Mar 5 #43

It IS a war. And it is well underway. Scrivener7 Mar 5 #79

THANK YOU!!! Behind the Aegis Mar 5 #46

Yes to all you said BtA. sheshe2 Mar 5 #59

Not reading the same thing, yes there are a few who may do that, but there are just as many who are long time posters .. cliffside Mar 5 #48

Trashing Democrats before things happen, the worst case scenario preemptive attacks always wrong because betsuni Mar 5 #49

I love you, betsuni. sheshe2 Mar 5 #61

Love you too. When I see Democrats I see the diversity of the American people. betsuni Mar 5 #77

I agree Rainman4u2C Mar 5 #55

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 5 #56

My state is holding strong on immigration. sheshe2 Mar 5 #68

People are frustrated and scared. Self Esteem Mar 5 #57

I also support Democrats LetMyPeopleVote Mar 5 #60

"Constructive criticism is one thing and I can deal with" BaronChocula Mar 5 #62

Anyone counting on politicians paul91046 Mar 5 #63

I agree samplegirl Mar 5 #65

Grateful to see this getting so many Recs, she! Cha Mar 5 #67

Hey. sheshe2 Mar 5 #69

Yeah, I could tell you are very upset by Cha Mar 5 #72

There are many people and approaches within the Democratic umbrella RockCreek Mar 5 #70

Hear hear. AmericaUnderSiege Mar 5 #73

Post removed Post removed Mar 5 #74

Not a fan of sweeping generalizations. 58Sunliner Mar 5 #75

Blah,blah blah..... Bengus81 Mar 5 #80

Well said Lulu KC Mar 5 #82

Thank you.Lulu. sheshe2 Mar 6 #83

No what you are seeing is people who are under attack begging them to lead. boston bean Mar 7 #86

"I do not want to read a Democratic board that trashes Democrats". hamsterjill Mar 7 #89