Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Mblaze

(963 posts)

22. When the boil is finally lanced, I think we'll get better.

Reply to patphil (Reply #21)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 06:04 PM

Thursday

The American voter is the needle that will lance that boil.

I'm speaking as a man who has "self-deported" from my father's family. They have always been Republican but now they are MAGA. I can't abide their acceptance of MAGA lies. They have scuttled their honor. Thanks for your response.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

23 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

So God Damn tired of Democrats being held to a high standard while Republican aren't [View all] Chasstev365 Thursday OP

me too samsingh Thursday #1

You left out Steve Bannon Jose Garcia Thursday #2

Hate to say it but...they play hard ball and we play soft ball. When the GOP is in control walkingman Thursday #3

It seems to me that we play wiffle. patphil Thursday #5

I hear you but It seems to me that we play fair Mblaze Thursday #8

Yup. The soul of America is at stake. patphil Thursday #21

When the boil is finally lanced, I think we'll get better. Mblaze Thursday #22

Democrats do go to knife fights with bibles in hand, they need to get tough, they need to stop being afraid Escurumbele Thursday #4

I agree. hamsterjill Thursday #7

It's not a question of 'seeing' it... OldBaldy1701E Thursday #6

I know this is trivial, but remember the tan suit crisis?! Bobstandard Thursday #9

Let's not forget one of the biggest fraudsters in the history of medicare/medicaid is Senator Rick Scott JT45242 Thursday #10

Yup, time for a bit of dirty fighting Joinfortmill Thursday #11

Yes. Kablooie Thursday #12

Post removed Post removed Thursday #13

The Democrats are afraid to police republicans , Jan 6th and the Iraq war spring to mind Mr. Sparkle Thursday #14

Very well said proud patriot Thursday #15

It's frustrating, but it's NOT Democrats being held to a higher standard...it's Democratic Voters! maxrandb Thursday #16

Max from Cleveland ! you rock this should be an OP RANDYWILDMAN Thursday #20

Don't forget Bob Livingston. The gop gave him a standing O stollen Thursday #17

The historical American order BaronChocula Thursday #18

I agree i said this during the sotu Samael13 Thursday #19

Same here -- and with "what do Democrats have to do to win voters over" bullshit Blue Owl Thursday #23