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156. I would add former elected Democrats, too. Make some Noise!

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If Any Elected Democrat Doesn't Speak Out... [View all] MayReasonRule Apr 14 OP

They should be calling every show and getting booked to talk about this! nt Tadpole Raisin Apr 14 #1

They make fun of them! They play Jasmine Crocket on Fox every hour! kerry-is-my-prez Apr 14 #9

Democrats should mind themselves lest Fox makes fun of them? Ilikepurple Apr 14 #68

Proves that she's getting under their thin skin and there's a LOT of light on her Bengus81 Apr 15 #214

100%!!! MayReasonRule Apr 14 #97

you start stillcool Apr 14 #131

We've forgotten about fucking Republicans? mzmolly Apr 14 #2

We shouldn't look to Democrats? Cirsium Apr 14 #6

Where did I say that?! We should LOOK to EVERY elected mzmolly Apr 14 #30

OK Cirsium Apr 14 #65

Totally agree.. bsiebs Apr 14 #125

Here in SE PA all my representation is Republican. dchill Apr 14 #126

80-90% of Republicans still approve of Trump. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 14 #7

Each Of The Rest Are Strugglilng To Put Lipstik On Their Fascist Pig Faces MayReasonRule Apr 14 #17

I've seen figures that show his approval ratings dropping like a stone with Democratic, Independent, AND Republican vote ShazzieB Apr 14 #50

They are less than 10% for Democrats in most polls in the 30's for Indies. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 15 #231

It boggles the mind!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 14 #152

LOL...those are NOT good numbers for a Republican only poll if that what that is. Bengus81 Apr 15 #215

The GOP Is A Wholly Fascist Ongoing Criminal Enterprise MayReasonRule Apr 14 #16

Republicans WON'T! That's the point! Scrivener7 Apr 14 #19

The greater point is that all elected officials take an oath to defend the US mzmolly Apr 14 #32

Oath... Lol... MayReasonRule Apr 14 #109

So R's should not be held accountable. mzmolly Apr 14 #115

Tell Me My Fellow Democratic Party Member -- How Do You Suggest They Be Held Accountable? MayReasonRule Apr 14 #117

Instead of headlines like "If Any Elected Democrat Doesn't Speak Out..." mzmolly Apr 14 #137

Sigh... You've Still Missed Point ... The All My Best To You And Yours MayReasonRule Apr 14 #141

It's not reasonable to suggest one political party mzmolly Apr 14 #144

Thank you. sheshe2 Apr 15 #190

The GOP Is Wholly Fascist MayReasonRule Apr 14 #106

Do those who voted for Republicans mzmolly Apr 14 #135

A rhetorical question if there ever was one. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 15 #210

A valid question mzmolly Apr 15 #224

Because silence is capitulation crimycarny Apr 14 #123

Why should we expect only Democrats mzmolly Apr 14 #140

We are Democrats. It's on Libertarians and republicans to call out their own leaders. LuvLoogie Apr 14 #157

No, it's on all of us to hold every mzmolly Apr 14 #158

Who said anything about the only party having a duty to act is the Democratic Party? crimycarny Apr 15 #218

I want the country on the right side mzmolly Apr 15 #223

But Dems can be the solution crimycarny Apr 16 #236

I can't believe how many fall for media's spin about Democrats. travelingthrulife Apr 15 #212

No one is getting a pass crimycarny Apr 15 #219

it is obvious repukes do not give a DAMN about WE THE PEOPLE Skittles Apr 14 #124

And should be held accountable. mzmolly Apr 14 #142

when are repukes EVER held accountable? Skittles Apr 14 #148

Exactly. Let's start mzmolly Apr 14 #150

That's 1.5 years away and they WILL be held accountable in the mid terms. Bengus81 Apr 15 #216

Republicans have already made their position known kacekwl Apr 14 #153

Jon Favreau just happens to be cajoling Democrats thought crime Apr 14 #155

IMHO, it is a simple request. Like asking police officers to arrest criminals. progressoid Apr 14 #164

That's kind of like complaining whopis01 Apr 15 #199

Yes blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #3

Yes I blame them if they don't speak out. A lot of people are blaming Republicans for what is Autumn Apr 14 #8

Blaming democrats only helps republicans SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #15

I disagee completey, I think it's BS . I consider it holding their feet to the fire. Autumn Apr 14 #18

Yes that will help winning elections SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #24

If they fight we win. Otherwise TS Autumn Apr 14 #26

That's unrealistic SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #29

Bullshit. I elected them to do a job. If they don't do that job I'm going to complain. Autumn Apr 14 #33

And the Republican Party SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #37

And I'm sure they will appreciate yours NT Autumn Apr 14 #46

I'm not blaming democrats SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #53

Christ, don't we already have enough people that will vote for anyone with the D after their name? TheBadWolf Apr 14 #138

Actually, no. We need more. thought crime Apr 14 #149

We didn't have enough in November SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #159

Are Democrats the only representatives who are supposed mzmolly Apr 14 #36

No one ever said that. What I said was they better start pointing out Republican compliance. Autumn Apr 14 #39

And Republicans better start pointing out mzmolly Apr 14 #57

It's also why people hold Democrats to higher standards JI7 Apr 14 #77

Exactly. We are responsible when we're in power mzmolly Apr 14 #81

Yeah Republicans will get right on that to make you happy. Autumn Apr 14 #85

Do you think this is a normal time in our country? mzmolly Apr 14 #91

You really should try reading what i have said, I didn't say fuck Democrats. As for the rest of your Autumn Apr 14 #95

I read it. mzmolly Apr 14 #98

Democrats not speaking truth to power helps Republicans. dem4decades Apr 14 #31

Just what the Republicans want SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #41

No Republicans want meek Democrats, why help them? dem4decades Apr 14 #42

Those attacking democrats help them SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #44

Jon Favreau is a good Democrat, he's not helping Republicans. dem4decades Apr 14 #48

Demanding purity SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #60

Post removed Post removed Apr 14 #94

Thank you. Oopsie Daisy Apr 14 #103

My Fellow Democrat - Those That Do Not Speak Up Abdicate Their Duty Squarely Placing Blame Upon Their Selves MayReasonRule Apr 14 #20

Republicans control the white house SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #27

The GOP Has ZERO CONTROL Over What Reps And Senators Say... MayReasonRule Apr 14 #38

Exactly many have spoken out SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #43

Yeah, I'm Done Here. MayReasonRule Apr 14 #45

Have a nice day 😊 SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #56

Do Republicans have a job to do? mzmolly Apr 14 #74

Fascists Are Without Morals My Fellow Democratic Party Member... MayReasonRule Apr 14 #122

So let's give them a pass. mzmolly Apr 14 #145

I agree, but I don't expect them to. Kingsinger has spoken out very recently. electric_blue68 Apr 15 #225

Purity police? iemanja Apr 14 #63

I don't expect purity SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #67

Standing up to fascism is unrealistic? iemanja Apr 14 #70

And there's more than one way to fight fascism SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #72

What's your way? iemanja Apr 14 #75

Don't know SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #80

Expecting Democrats to do nothing is serving Republican interests iemanja Apr 14 #87

Whoever said they should do nothing? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #92

You did iemanja Apr 14 #93

Never said that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #110

YOU decided this OP was about blaming Democrats iemanja Apr 14 #172

Again you put words in my mouth SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #173

Post removed Post removed Apr 14 #175

I'm not obligated to answer your questions SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #178

Then I'm done following your demands iemanja Apr 14 #181

Never said it was a demand SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #184

Is it the purity police or the republicans that you see as an enemy? Ilikepurple Apr 14 #88

Never said I saw anyone as an enemy SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #120

Maybe you should start a purity police discussion then. Ilikepurple Apr 14 #160

I don't see any good in blaming democrats SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #161

OP didn't suggest perfection or assign blame. Ilikepurple Apr 14 #163

Yes it does SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #168

I don't think we lost any swing votes from Favreau or Mayreasonrule's posts Ilikepurple Apr 15 #188

It's more than just their posts SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #193

So it is now purity policing to want all Dems to speak out against Trump & his Rethug/MAGAts' illegal fascist actions? Celerity Apr 14 #78

Yes it is a purity test SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #89

absolutely disagree nt Celerity Apr 14 #101

As is your right SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #112

It's fucking ridiculous alarimer Apr 14 #154

If Democrats can't speak up, why are they there? dem4decades Apr 14 #28

And I'm sure the Republicans SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #35

I guess Democrats should just be not seen and not heard. dem4decades Apr 14 #47

I think the point is, everyone who claims to care about the country mzmolly Apr 14 #62

Never said that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #64

You expect capitulation iemanja Apr 14 #66

Nope never said that either SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #69

Your "high bar" is the lowest bar imaginable iemanja Apr 14 #73

Never said that either SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #102

To state that you don't want US citizens sent to a foreign Bettie Apr 14 #83

And many democrats are speaking out about it SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #104

Lots of twisting what is said and personal insults directed at you! Not very nice. betsuni Apr 14 #90

Thanks SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #105

Purity tests vilify those disagreed with, why the personal insults and attacks on character. betsuni Apr 14 #118

Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #128

So, we are DiverDave Apr 14 #49

Never said that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #76

How? DiverDave Apr 14 #121

How about celebrating those who are speaking out SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #130

Right! mzmolly Apr 14 #146

How about lighting a fire DiverDave Apr 14 #167

Praising those like SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #169

Yeah, DiverDave Apr 14 #176

Early days SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #179

Telling them to DiverDave Apr 15 #204

I'm sure SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #206

who are your elected officals stillcool Apr 14 #132

Senator Murphy, and he speaks up. dem4decades Apr 14 #139

oh...good to know there's one Democrat that gets your approval stillcool Apr 14 #166

Never heard of them. dem4decades Apr 15 #198

of course. That explains everything. stillcool Apr 15 #222

We have every right to expect our elected representatives to serve us and our interests iemanja Apr 14 #59

And if they don't meet your demands SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #136

I do iemanja Apr 14 #170

And if they don't SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #171

My standards are a baseline for human decency iemanja Apr 14 #174

Oh so you decide SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #177

I am a citizen iemanja Apr 14 #180

I'm not the one dictating anything SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #183

Ask them about their support of Bill Maher! Abolishinist Apr 15 #186

I didn't take it as a slam against Dems. . . BigDemVoter Apr 14 #61

Democrats are always held to a higher standard SocialDemocrat61 Apr 14 #134

You're gaslighting, with a healthy dose of straw man Orrex Apr 15 #205

Republicans control all three branches of government SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #207

Then what are you complaining about? Orrex Apr 15 #208

Not excusing anything SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #209

Hmmm... I don't see why 1) we praise those who are speaking out, 2) we at least ask why some Elected Dems aren't w/o... electric_blue68 Apr 15 #226

I have no problem with that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 15 #227

I'm not sure I consider the OP bashing. Very Assertive, yes. electric_blue68 Apr 15 #233

That's the ticket! Expend our energy by "hating on" Democrats. They are fighting widespread media. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 14 #4

OHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS NOT THE FOKKKX MAKING THE FUNZIES!! Nimble_Idea Apr 14 #13

Like Fox news treats them nice if Democratic voters shut the fuck up? Autumn Apr 14 #21

Those That Do Not Speak Out Abdicate Their Duty Thus Placing Blame Upon Their Selves MayReasonRule Apr 14 #22

I just keep Hoping...... Unity In Voice Apr 14 #5

No there is no great secret plan. Just like with Mueller and Garland. nt Autumn Apr 14 #11

Too bad his Bluesky account is so badly neglected. There are ways to post to both simultaneously. CousinIT Apr 14 #10

Agreed!! MayReasonRule Apr 14 #23

Followed you! I am CousinIT on Bluesky. CousinIT Apr 15 #213

Just Followed Ya' Back... Dig Your Moniker BTW! MayReasonRule Apr 15 #221

The silence is only in your mind Nimble_Idea Apr 14 #12

??? MayReasonRule Apr 14 #25

Yeah... Not At All Y'all -- There Ought To Be An Outraged Democatic Rep Or Senator Calling This Out 24/7 MayReasonRule Apr 14 #114

Trump crossed the Rubicon today, he's no longer the president of a functioning democracy. sop Apr 14 #14

No Shit dalton99a Apr 14 #34

If you are an elected official, you should speak out regardless of political party. LoisB Apr 14 #40

Favreau is grasping for relevance. RandySF Apr 14 #51

Interesting, has he demanded Chris Christie speak out ? JI7 Apr 14 #82

Reasons for Impeach Iamscrewed Apr 14 #52

Another episode of the "Blame Democrats for Things I Imagine They Won't Do in the Future" betsuni Apr 14 #54

Reasons for impeachment. Iamscrewed Apr 14 #55

The Trouble Is The Next In Line Is Vance, Then Johnson... MayReasonRule Apr 14 #100

The one thing about Vance & Johnson is They Have NOWHERE Near the MAGAT Following that drumphf has, imho! electric_blue68 Apr 15 #228

That's An Interesting Supposition MayReasonRule Apr 16 #234

Fear. Shapiro/ Pelosi attacks? But yeah, this is no time to be silent as fascism gains traction.. Evolve Dammit Apr 14 #58

Agreed It's No Time To Remain Silent MayReasonRule Apr 14 #96

Trumps taking a hatchet Mtnmama Apr 14 #71

Why wouldn't they be speaking out? jalan48 Apr 14 #79

Ditto SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 14 #84

Bam SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 14 #86

If you're an elected Democrat and you don't speak out Grim Chieftain Apr 14 #99

No Matter Whom... Silence Is Complicty MayReasonRule Apr 14 #119

Chris Van Hollen is going to El Salvador if flamingdem Apr 14 #107

That's What I'm Talkng About!!! Send A Full Delegation!!! MayReasonRule Apr 14 #111

I hope they see this chance flamingdem Apr 14 #113

If only they were all as brave as CVH!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 15 #211

Same goes for SCOTUS, why are they there? doc03 Apr 14 #108

Dems need to be lambasted for their meekness kansasobama Apr 14 #116

Who represents you? stillcool Apr 14 #133

Who represents you? dem4decades Apr 14 #143

nobody you would like stillcool Apr 14 #165

My gerrymandered district kansasobama Apr 16 #235

they haven't been speaking out too much since 2015 Tetrachloride Apr 14 #127

really, still? stillcool Apr 14 #129

If ,,,, Doesn't Speak Out... LilElf70 Apr 14 #147

8th amendment prohibits "cruel or unusual punishment." Liberty Belle Apr 14 #151

I would add former elected Democrats, too. Make some Noise! thought crime Apr 14 #156

It might be helpful to put up a list of Democrats who have spoken out, and those who haven't. lees1975 Apr 14 #162

This is getting old real fast. RandySF Apr 14 #182

Divide and weaken Democrats, take it over like the Tea Party/Trump did the Republican Party. betsuni Apr 15 #187

I noticed all the usual liberal democratic issues except civil rights Ilikepurple Apr 15 #192

In My Book Silence Is Complicity MayReasonRule Apr 15 #197

Not just Democrats....Republicans, who are in a much greater position to get something done about it, Sogo Apr 15 #185

Morning Sogo! Here's The Thing Y'all... MayReasonRule Apr 15 #196

While i think he's Not in office anymore Adam Kinsinger just spoke out electric_blue68 Apr 15 #230

They "should"...but I don't expect thrm to, bc they're getting a lot of what they want from him. electric_blue68 Apr 15 #229

This thread went as expected. n/t flvegan Apr 15 #189

Morning Y'all... What's Your Perspective fivegan? MayReasonRule Apr 15 #195

It's amazing how controversial this discussion has been Ilikepurple Apr 15 #191

Well Phrased, Clear, Succint, On Point MayReasonRule Apr 15 #194

Great reply. Celerity Apr 15 #202

They are they just don't break through... bee_peaceful Apr 15 #200

if that is your threshold Snark Twain Apr 15 #201

"bUt ThEy'Re ThE mInOrItY pArTy AnD hAvE nO pOwEr" Orrex Apr 15 #203

Speaking out against a terrible (and probably unconstitutional) policy, Prairie_Seagull Apr 15 #217

And how many have spoken out to date ? republianmushroom Apr 15 #220

Ok... EvolveDammit...posted in the direction I'm going.... electric_blue68 Apr 15 #232