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MadameButterfly

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35. There are others? That's like Trump saying "many people say...."

Tue Mar 18, 2025, 09:58 AM

Mar 18

Let’s stick with named people here.

You have named 3 Progressives who went MAGA and claim that it was due to the attention they got from criticizing Democrats, while ignoring that each has a complicated history. AOC has been principled and consistent all along. The idea that she would throw everything she believes in away for your fantasy that she would get more attention as a MAGA is preposterous. I’m sad for you that you don’t think there are politicians who actually care about doing good in the world. If you can’t see it in AOC, I don’t think you’ll find it anywhere.

There is a real debate among Dems about how to push back against an unprecedented coup attempt. The debate must be had. How can you accuse people who are putting their lives at risk to save democracy of being selfish attention seekers? This isn’t about a few careers. We are trying to save America.

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I never cared for AOC. William769 Mar 15 #1

I'm flipping my opinion in the other direction, regarding Fetterman. calimary Mar 15 #8

I feel the same way about him. William769 Mar 15 #11

The new Kirsten Sinema/Joe Manchin GoreWon2000 Mar 15 #15

WHY oh WHY does our party keep getting stuck with DINOs?? AZ8theist Mar 15 #21

You and me both, calimary. Paladin Mar 18 #34

I don't think she has changed one bit. Bluetus Mar 15 #20

I never cared for Schumer either. William769 Mar 15 #23

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Garnered more than 80,000 likes. Passages Mar 15 #2

She needs a leadership position, now! Emile Mar 15 #3

What's Gerry Connelly been up to? SocialDemocrat61 Mar 15 #4

At this point, Fetterman would probably vote for it nilram Mar 15 #5

The GOP uses the mechanics and trappings of democracy to dismantle democracy. n/t Beartracks Mar 15 #6

AOC got it 100% right. Dems have to stand for something, even when its not easy! lark Mar 15 #7

You either stand for something,or you'll lie down and take anything. BattleRow Mar 15 #14

That's what the infamous 10 did, put convenience over democracy. lark Mar 16 #25

And they think they tricked us Bettie Mar 16 #32

AOC Is Much More Effective Taking Down Democrats Than Republicans TomCADem Mar 15 #9

AOC is absolutely correct. Gimpyknee Mar 15 #13

People must be accountable for their votes GoreWon2000 Mar 15 #17

Comparing AOC to Tulsi ignores everything MadameButterfly Mar 15 #18

Dunno.There was a Time When Pointing Out Tulsi's Flaws... TomCADem Mar 16 #24

You are citing 3 Progressives who sold out MadameButterfly Mar 16 #30

Two Progressives Who Are In the Trump Administration... TomCADem Mar 18 #33

There are others? That's like Trump saying "many people say...." MadameButterfly Mar 18 #35

Okay, others, what about Glenn Greenwald, Who Was... TomCADem Mar 22 #37

I'll check out the book MadameButterfly Mar 23 #41

I never suggested I knew Tulsi Gabbard MadameButterfly Mar 18 #36

No one is accusing Schumer of being a Republican ibegurpard Mar 15 #19

And a LOT of people were fooled by Gabbard. AZ8theist Mar 15 #22

I'll assume you don't like Fetterman critcizing other Democrats? HereForTheParty Mar 22 #39

We need more AOC's and less spineless people Renew Deal Mar 22 #40

AOC should primary against Schumer, or Gimpyknee Mar 15 #10

Be careful of what you wish bottomofthehill Mar 16 #26

Porter is from CA obamanut2012 Mar 16 #28

Yes she is, the point I was making is bottomofthehill Mar 16 #29

Sure. Won't affect HIM at all! mountain grammy Mar 15 #12

Keeping the trains running on time GoreWon2000 Mar 15 #16

Where do I make a donation to WHOEVER primaries him? Grins Mar 16 #27

We have a centrist problem. Voting with the Republican majority Emile Mar 22 #38