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243. Pessimism and cynicism is telling people Democrats aren't progressive,

Fri Sep 3, 2021, 07:23 AM

Sep 2021

are neoliberal ideologically and morally corrupt coastal elites beholden to lobbyists, corporations, billionaires, wealthy donors, Wall Street who despise the working/middle classes and have the same economic policies as Republicans. Only one direction this is coming from for years.

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No More F*cking Around. We elected you. Start acting like it (what I want to see today from Dems) [View all] zuul Sep 2021 OP

a list of action beats yakty yak every time. thanks for posting this nt msongs Sep 2021 #1

+1,000,000 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #114

A list of action without actual action is still yackity yak NullTuples Sep 2021 #142

Them is us. And if every single one of us here on DU called their Democrats PatrickforB Sep 2021 #179

There is substance luxmatic Sep 2021 #160

That's what we hired them for FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #2

They aren't hired. treestar Sep 2021 #9

They are paid a salary. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #24

But that is not doing what I as an individual want them to do treestar Sep 2021 #68

They swore an oath to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment NullTuples Sep 2021 #159

Here's what the GQP thinks of the Constitution. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2021 #271

They also love the part that they think says religion beats all other considerations NullTuples Sep 2021 #275

Of course. But they aren't only representing YOU. They are representing thousands, or, pnwmom Sep 2021 #268

So, are you saying that the majority of Democrats don't want the infrastructure bill to pass? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #272

Why are you changing the subject? I'm saying that "I want, I want, I want" person pnwmom Sep 2021 #273

K&R... 2naSalit Sep 2021 #3

This accomplishes nothing productive. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #4

Translation: AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #30

Yes. Thank you. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #41

Bingo! johnp3907 Sep 2021 #46

Yes so predictable. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #57

Hope not. This pony doesn't exist. Hortensis Sep 2021 #121

+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #152

A pony with a horn on its forehead even EX500rider Sep 2021 #181

Oh YEAH!! live love laugh Sep 2021 #209

It's a "look at me" game ismnotwasm Sep 2021 #37

Enforcing laws on the books does accomplish something productive uponit7771 Sep 2021 #60

Which ones is the OP referring to? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #64

Not interfering with Congressional investigations uponit7771 Sep 2021 #65

Who is allowing this to happen? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #74

Is anything being done to reign in McCarthy's attempts at intimidation? TiberiusB Sep 2021 #138

Then what? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #147

So, the shorter than the Iliad response is "I don't know, but it's not my job" TiberiusB Sep 2021 #164

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Sep 2021 #220

Thank you! Honestly, this whole idea that we shouldn't expect a goddamn thing out Nay Sep 2021 #255

Awesome post!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #320

+1, dems in congress should get into more good trouble. Error on the side of going to far for what's uponit7771 Sep 2021 #299

I see...so everything is the Democrats fault. They are all powerful and are just big meanies Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #224

Try replying to what I posted instead of repeating "stop being mean to Democrats" TiberiusB Sep 2021 #252

The Democrats are helpless to do what some poster have demanded. This reply was meant in Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #263

Gatekeep much? luxmatic Sep 2021 #141

... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #148

+1 live love laugh Sep 2021 #210

+1. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2021 #308

I don't think I can say what I want to add to the list. Grasswire2 Sep 2021 #5

Amen. Constructive criticism supposed to be allowed Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #116

Constructive criticism absolutely. But I'd argue that claiming Democrats can Hortensis Sep 2021 #146

I would tend to agree with you Hortensis.. perhaps it's just because Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #187

Well, we'll see. I believe that "collectively" they're behaving Hortensis Sep 2021 #199

I hear you. Great people may go to sleep exhausted. But at some point, Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #221

"We never seem to win?" I believe that if we did not have wins Hortensis Sep 2021 #239

Oops should define win I guess. Successful actions Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #288

Yes, afterward I thought you might mean those kinds of wins. Hortensis Sep 2021 #297

Lol... So funny how the best things are made when you Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #305

Here are a few. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #304

Just because 'it is allowed' doesn't mean it is helpful or wise. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #333

?? Of course. So we are a place where people come to Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #339

Telling people that are leaders are no good whiich is what I have seen surely won't encourage Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #340

Never saw anyone say our leaders are no good. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #341

I have. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #342

Links? Not attacks or criticism on policies/actions Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #343

There have been a number of posts...I won't send links but do a search for the one that says Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #345

Constantly: Leadership's weak, caves, doesn't fight, elite, old, does nothing, needs to be replaced. betsuni Sep 2021 #344

Bravo NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #136

+1 G2 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #321

I agree and want to add: Why wasn't Roe v. Wade codified into law in 1973 when the USSC ruled on in2herbs Sep 2021 #6

GMAFB. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #8

52 years since Roe v. Wade. Are you saying that at no time in the past 52 years Ds couldn't have in2herbs Sep 2021 #10

Lulz. Woulda coulda shoulda. YAWN! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #12

"Medicare for All" wasn't initially a Democratic idea, and it was first proposed 50+ years ago.... George II Sep 2021 #18

Interesting! Thank you. betsuni Sep 2021 #157

48 years ago. George II Sep 2021 #22

We did not have a true 60 Majority. Kennedy was ill. We had a more conservadems then we do Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #25

+10000 hamsterjill Sep 2021 #26

Don't you know? There were all sorts of reason why 2009 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #82

So I've been told. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #90

Yes and if you've been here while you can easily pick them out Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #119

Been here a while, and you sure can. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #129

The committee of... Hugin Sep 2021 #149

Hmm that is interesting... I want to go back and Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #222

Sure can...pick out those that attack the Biden and the Democratic Party relentlessly...on say Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #325

Yup, got the blind faithers, the questioners, the Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2021 #330

"Off the top of my head we had a D majority in 2009." BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #168

So the issue is blue dog Democrats... TiberiusB Sep 2021 #172

I agree that we should "blame the Republicans" BumRushDaShow Sep 2021 #184

+1000 sheshe2 Sep 2021 #276

Republicans are never blamed. Everything is the Democrats fault according to some...which is why Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #226

Media bias is a factor, but TiberiusB Sep 2021 #251

You absolutely can...I speak of social media...not this site...the OP came from twitter. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #266

And here is the problem that some here refuse to acknowledge without moderate Democrats, you Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #327

How were they to know to do that? treestar Sep 2021 #73

Democrats know everything that's going to happen in the future, so if they betsuni Sep 2021 #161

Elected Democrats are just big meanies that could make all of our dreams come true if Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #227

Perfect, exactly. betsuni Sep 2021 #228

Thank you! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #241

Perfect. Sogo Sep 2021 #7

Nobody cares what one particular individual wants treestar Sep 2021 #11

IMO you are totally ignoring how gerrymandering is putting Rs in power with less votes. nt in2herbs Sep 2021 #13

But that is a separate issue treestar Sep 2021 #17

No amount of foot-stomping and shouting and unreasonable demands will make anything happen. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #14

So, you don't think Democratic candidates should listen to their constituents? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #28

I never said that. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #36

If only everyone could understand that the "Green New Deal" isn't real. Hortensis Sep 2021 #169

Thank you! betsuni Sep 2021 #178

He isn't listening to his constituents TiberiusB Sep 2021 #171

His constituents are too poor to compete in DONATION$ Justice matters. Sep 2021 #242

He's been caught on an audio recording pandering to his donors. TiberiusB Sep 2021 #250

You ask for the impossible. The list of demands can't be met not because they don't want to ...but Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #62

I ask for Democrats to figure it out. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #78

So he gets replaced by a Republican treestar Sep 2021 #87

I don't care. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #95

That's how you want it to go? treestar Sep 2021 #96

It's not for me to figure out. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #102

Perhaps, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country," Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #120

A little too sanctimonious for these perilous times. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #133

I don't know...JFK had a way with words...and of course he was correct. We all need to get involved. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #134

He also got killed. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #137

I see...so we no longer have to be engaged in politics but we just wait until our leaders figure it Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #140

Obama as well: sheshe2 Sep 2021 #279

I saw someone on one of these threads... Obama's signature line "the Audacity of Hope' was Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #329

Not responding to the question treestar Sep 2021 #177

Don't care. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #194

That's not fair. Democrats are doing many other things that we CAN do Hortensis Sep 2021 #173

I'm beyond worrying about what's fair. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #191

Well, okay. Fwiw, some people respond to fear and frustration Hortensis Sep 2021 #202

And politicians respond to constituents who aren't buying their bull. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #205

I ask for strong reasonable Democrats who have the ability to figure it out and work towards Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #225

She can send it to her Rep and Senators treestar Sep 2021 #79

Presumably that list is directed to 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. So the next time.... George II Sep 2021 #167

Bwahahahahaaaa... progressoid Sep 2021 #156

Sarandon... 😜🤣😂😜 NurseJackie Sep 2021 #158

No, they are pointless TiberiusB Sep 2021 #170

Nonsense. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #185

well, then, consider me corrected TiberiusB Sep 2021 #319

Tiberius, her positives were sky high when she wasn't running Hortensis Sep 2021 #204

Her positives were sky high among particular groups TiberiusB Sep 2021 #265

Comey had a chronically sprained finger from punching Hortensis Sep 2021 #270

Yup. progressoid Sep 2021 #212

Mistakes? progressoid Sep 2021 #176

That's so funny! NurseJackie Sep 2021 #183

What's so funny? progressoid Sep 2021 #186

Give it some thought... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #198

I can't read your mind. progressoid Sep 2021 #211

My best guess is the mistakes. Some helped, Hortensis Sep 2021 #206

Sarandon has been a political activist for decades and Bernie Sanders surrogate 2016/2020. betsuni Sep 2021 #196

That's an interesting comparison. progressoid Sep 2021 #213

I didn't make a comparison, I said they were both political activists. betsuni Sep 2021 #219

Have you done anything personally to address any of those items on your laundry list? George II Sep 2021 #15

We voted them in to get these things done. Luciferous Sep 2021 #58

Yet they didn't campaign on the Green New Deal (or Filibuster reform) AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #61

I paid enough attention to know that if we don't start playing hardball Luciferous Sep 2021 #71

Yep. Not paying attention if you don't think shit is getting done AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #84

Trump made that deal with the Taliban. Luciferous Sep 2021 #162

So you believe Trump ended the war AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #166

No, it's a fact that he made the deal to pull the troops out. I don't see how that makes me a Biden Luciferous Sep 2021 #193

I just find it odd that you say Biden has done nothibg AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #197

I didn't say Biden has done nothing, I just pointed out that Trump made the deal with the Taliban. Luciferous Sep 2021 #200

Your right AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #201

I said if WE aren't getting shit done people won't show up to vote. I didn't Luciferous Sep 2021 #203

Really not show up? And what happens then? Anyone in our party who sits home and pouts and Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #229

Sure beats whining about 2016 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #16

No we don't. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #20

Crippling Pessimism, That's New wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #23

A dose of reality. That's something that I do not have trouble accepting. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #27

Quitting and Surrendering wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #33

It's better to do what's possible than to sit around doing nothing at all... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #40

The only people waiting for the "perfect" wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #42

No... we're willing to do what's possible now. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #48

Yes, better things aren't possible wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #51

No... because the numbers demand that we be willing to compromise. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #59

Someone's Willing To Compromise With Texas's Abortion Ban wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #63

Lulz. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #70

I know, living in Gilead is HI-larious to you wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #75

Nope. Guess again. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #77

So what's "possible" now? TiberiusB Sep 2021 #151

Accept reality. No amount of hand-wringing or demonizing will change it. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #153

There is nothing we can do to pressure Manchin. And Sinema is probably even more difficult. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #76

Thank you for your rational and thoughtful comments. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #85

You are right...the serve no purpose. We have to figure what we can do...what is realistically Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #109

What will happen when we win the midterm?s wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #89

If we get more Senators, there is a good chance that we can end the filibuster and Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #111

"We allowed abortions to be banned, vote for us!" wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #112

Who do you expect to be saying that? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #118

Kind of like blaming the rape victim because of the way she was dressed, eh? SMDH. George II Sep 2021 #282

How about...the Republicans want to end a woman's right to choose and access to birth control... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #122

repubs did that DownriverDem Sep 2021 #132

Exactly right! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #230

Says those who ignored the SC in 2016, when the warnings were all around us. Budi Sep 2021 #291

Bri Grey finally deleted her Court 'splanin' tweet on September 1, 2021. lapucelle Sep 2021 #296

Hey Bri, the internet lives forever. Oopsie Budi Sep 2021 #300

"Why didn't Democrats stop Republicans from banning abortions?" Wheeeeeeee! betsuni Sep 2021 #292

That's a more potent message wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #294

Blaming the Democratic Party for the actions of a few members only works on people who don't betsuni Sep 2021 #298

Correct me if I am wrong. sheshe2 Sep 2021 #302

An anti-Democratic talking point that only works on people who can't count. betsuni Sep 2021 #306

Imagine what the Republicans would do if the roles were reversed? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #310

How is he to be pressured? treestar Sep 2021 #94

This is a good start wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #101

So why don't progressive groups try it again...elected Democrats can't do that...what is stopping Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #115

+1, isn't it strange that most of the Manchin extremists Nixie Sep 2021 #244

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #246

I didn't understand your post at first...now I get it...need more coffee. I deleted my other Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #247

Yes to the coffee! Having some now. Nixie Sep 2021 #249

I get it...great post. I was trifle out of it this morning...should have stuck to youtube vlogs! Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #277

Ooh, I'm sorry to hear about your back! I go through Nixie Sep 2021 #313

That is what I am doing...and it is better today... I never had this before so I am well super whiny Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #336

Here's a good ad: wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #287

Is there any Democrat in the state of West Virginia who can win a primary against Manchin AND.... George II Sep 2021 #281

You didn't read the post, didja? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #284

I did. So you want him to lose without even having a Democratic alternative? I thought we support... George II Sep 2021 #286

We want to pressure him wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #289

Even worse then. We need his support whenever we can get it, but no matter, just piss him off. George II Sep 2021 #290

But you saw what happened the last time we pressured him? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #293

I don't think he ever intended to vote against the stimulus package and there is a big difference Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #338

Except that's a false narrative TiberiusB Sep 2021 #165

They simply lack the numbers of Democrats to get it done...we have a 50 50 majority. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #231

Well said! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #31

Really and again I ask you what can be done? Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #43

And again I tell you it's not my job. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #49

That is the problem. It is everybody's job. Oh please stop...I am sure most Democrats would Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #81

You stop. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #83

I do disagree with you. I think you are completely wrong. But I have replied to your posts Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #117

Then put me on ignore. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #126

Why would I bother? I can't remember the last time I put someone on ignore. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #135

Electing more democrats is going to be difficult for the foreseeable future wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #50

Just gotten tired of seeing the same refrain on these boards wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #44

Me, too. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #45

Funny thing is, I'm also angry at progressives who didn't vote in 2016 wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #69

I agree. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #107

The Audacity Of Nope Doesn't Get You Votes wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #108

Taking Obama's Audacity of Hope comment and doing this with it is just awful IMHO. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #232

If you mean Manchin and Sinema...there is no way to pressure them. I fail to understand how Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #67

We aren't trying hard enough wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #72

You can't pressure those who are vital to maintaining a majority. I don't understand how you don't Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #88

I don't think I've seen this much pessimism and cynicism wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #97

It is not pessimism nor cynicism. I deal with reality and look for solutions that might work. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #233

Pessimism and cynicism is telling people Democrats aren't progressive, betsuni Sep 2021 #243

Glad you said "WE"! George II Sep 2021 #86

So pressure Manchin and Sinema and a few Republicans treestar Sep 2021 #92

It's not over, it's not done. Stop kidding yourself. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #29

Whining about 2016 is about as useful as whining about Nader wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #38

It's far more useful than pretending that 2016 didn't result in lasting damage that will affect us Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #66

Sorry, I don't do chips on my shoulders wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #80

Once again, we DON"T control the government. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #104

Dems actually have a capacity to effect change wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #106

Dems always had the capacity to affect change. Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #128

LOL hadEnuf Sep 2021 #163

Exactly. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #257

Welp sheshe2 Sep 2021 #295

Sensitivity. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #314

Minor little sensitivities? sheshe2 Sep 2021 #315

Don't get me stated on fucking Nader...a 20 year war and melted economy were the result of Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #93

And now Roe v Wade. pffft. Maybe they should just stop already Budi Sep 2021 #301

2016 is the root of this problem and those who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton are to blame Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #32

We Did Do Something wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #39

We have a 50 50 Senate. So we didn't elect enough of them. We need to do better. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #47

It's a hell of a lot better than a McConnell Senate wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #55

But still not sufficient for what you demand...Jill Stein is to blame as are all the rest of them. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #99

You spent more time campaigning against Turner than for getting rid of the filibuster wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #103

Electing Shontel Brown had a chance of success. At the moment there is nothing I can do about the Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #124

Yes. We "control" government for now, but have a 3-6 Supreme Court thanks to 2016. George II Sep 2021 #91

Yup and judging from this thread...many have learned no lessons from 16. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #100

What are you talking about? wellst0nev0ter Sep 2021 #105

We have a 50 50 majority. We have used it in fact. But we need more Democrats in order to Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #127

:) As a grandmother, I have no problem recognizing frightened rants Hortensis Sep 2021 #98

SUPREME COURT, ROE V WADE, LGBTQ, CITIZENS UNITED.. Budi Sep 2021 #285

And the Greens lost 2000 election for us ...so hello citizen united...not to mention Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #331

Yet they'll defend the pussy grabber & the author of "Rape Fantasies" Budi Sep 2021 #332

Absolutely true. Stein is the worst. I loathe her. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #334

This thread by dlk is worth a read thru. Budi Sep 2021 #337

This will only happen when we get corporate money out of politics. Lunabell Sep 2021 #19

This has nothing to do with corporate politics. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #34

If you say so... Lunabell Sep 2021 #54

I do say so and unless you have a way to pass an amendment up your sleeve...it won't happen... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #130

If we keep giving up Supreme Court seats we'll NEVER "get corporate money out of politics". George II Sep 2021 #110

That is the bottom line...Roosevelt is revered and should be...but he held the office for 20 years Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #234

Sounds an awful lot like "shouting into the ethers and dropping f-bombs all over Twitter" to me! Beastly Boy Sep 2021 #21

Mine too! Great minds think alike. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #35

Dear Elizabeth demanding such things as is in your post and blaming Democrat for everything Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #52

So that's for today. How about tomorrow? n/t MrModerate Sep 2021 #53

... sir pball Sep 2021 #56

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."--Eleanor Roosevelt. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2021 #267

Do you live in CA FreeState Sep 2021 #113

I live in CA luxmatic Sep 2021 #131

some people do what's best for the team. some do not nt msongs Sep 2021 #143

I'm a Californian shanti Sep 2021 #207

good show . AllaN01Bear Sep 2021 #123

Obviously Snackshack Sep 2021 #125

This. NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #139

Thank you! nt Heartstrings Sep 2021 #258

Imagine what Democrats could accomplish if we ALL pulled on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2021 #144

I think we ARE pulling on the same rope. wnylib Sep 2021 #217

Exactly my point. We nuance everything to the nth degree. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2021 #245

+10000 Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #235

these things would be a lot easier and in some cases not impossible if people in leadership like certainot Sep 2021 #145

That is an excellent start and most should have come easily. But for some reason(s)..... n/t Evolve Dammit Sep 2021 #150

DURec leftstreet Sep 2021 #154

Love it!!!! Ferrets are Cool Sep 2021 #155

THIS IS HOW DEMS SHOULD ALWAYS TALK BaronChocula Sep 2021 #174

Nonsense. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #180

Common Sense BaronChocula Sep 2021 #223

I agree. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #190

Woo-Hoo! Best post of the day Sewa Sep 2021 #215

A little K&R. dchill Sep 2021 #175

This list is going to be cut and pasted into emails to PatrickforB Sep 2021 #182

The fun thing about social media is that everyone can sound "tough"... brooklynite Sep 2021 #188

+ a healthy dollop of thousands. NNadir Sep 2021 #195

Don't you know, it is their job to figure out how to do what every single individual member Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #236

My sentiments exactly! Tiger8 Sep 2021 #189

Just curious... Did you win an election? NNadir Sep 2021 #192

This message was self-deleted by its author luxmatic Sep 2021 #214

Well said. I agree with every word. I have voted Democratic my entire life as well. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #237

Excellent post, thanks! George II Sep 2021 #256

Replace Garland with Letitia James Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #208

+1000. ecstatic Sep 2021 #216

That is Biden's decision period. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #238

No Argument from Me nt Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #311

I don't know what Garland is doing...old school guy. Comey was always making statements Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #323

Not gonna happen as long as Garland wants to stay in office. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2021 #309

See Demsrule86 above Mary in S. Carolina Sep 2021 #312

Lots of bravado. Very little substance. If Dems want to cut their own throats, do exactly what.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2021 #218

That is exactly right...their demands would most certainly cost us the midterms. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #240

I agree. nt pnwmom Sep 2021 #269

Excellent post samplegirl Sep 2021 #248

Who is this woman Elizabeth McLaughlin? After proclaiming: "Instead of shouting into the ethers... George II Sep 2021 #253

Exactly this a thousand times. ACTION, not blather, is needed, and fast. nt Nay Sep 2021 #254

I don't think this would work. Dustlawyer Sep 2021 #259

Thank you maliaSmith Sep 2021 #260

I want all that too, it's what I voted for but a lot of elected Dems won't go along with that. Autumn Sep 2021 #261

Not to be a wet blanket but... jcgoldie Sep 2021 #262

That is the problem. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #278

I lulz'd KG Sep 2021 #264

given that centrists are the only reason we reclaimed the House it seems like a legitimate concern. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #280

All are laudable goals, but they don't matter Jakes Progress Sep 2021 #274

I wanted A Woman President in 2016 to SAVE THE SUPREME COURT. Budi Sep 2021 #283

I wanted Hillary too...and she should have won. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #303

Someone fiddled with those 3 electoral states. Budi Sep 2021 #318

Stein ...her minions and supporters not only caused Hillary Clinton to lose. Next she fleeced Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #322

And then she loaned out her staff to Bernie for 2020. Budi Sep 2021 #324

+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #326

I mean that was kind of surprising really...so blatent. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #335

This is a good wish list, but some of it is not practical. totodeinhere Sep 2021 #307

YESSSS!!! Enough pussyfooting around. Take a stand!! FlyingPiggy Sep 2021 #316

K&R ck4829 Sep 2021 #317

It's satisfying as a rant, and fun to get out of one's system on a web site. gulliver Sep 2021 #328