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SocialDemocrat61

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227. I have no problem with that
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 09:09 PM
Apr 15

but the op came across as bashing. Let’s not attack democrats because you don’t think they’re doing enough or having “the right” message. I’m a believer that positive reinforcement accomplishes more than negative.

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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
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