Should Dem lawmakers heckle Trump's State-of-the-Union speech? Or ...

[NurseJackie]

... should we continue to play-nice and abide by the rules of respect and decorum? Are we showing weakness by not fighting fire with fire and disrespect with disrespect? Does taking the "high-road" matter any more if so doing leads to defeat after defeat?

[mcar]

1. They should wear pink pussy hats and carry signs

[madamesilverspurs]

2. No, but...

McCain should!




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[Lucinda]

3. No heckling...but immediately fact check him for the media afterwards

[eleny]

19. Oooh, I like that!

Fact checking and posting on Twitter in the moment.

[murielm99]

4. No heckling.

We did not like the insult to President Obama.

They should show up and sit quietly. No clapping.

[procon]

5. I fantasize about hearing a woman's clear voice shout, "You lie!" nt

[nolabear]

6. No, but they should sit on their hands and try to get some GOP to do the same.

Nor should they hang out and shake his hand as he enters and exits. Speaking in front of an audience that is unresponsive will make him crazy.

Well, okay, an occasional boo when he brags about doing something egregious might make me smile.

[DonViejo]

7. No heckling but, no applause either. Politely stand, out of respect for the Office but, no applause

[jaysunb]

8. No way !

They sit quietly and not make a sound, and quickly exit when it's over.
It will infuriate Trump and make him go off script, while the country will see the Republicans adore him.

[malchickiwick]

9. No heckles, but they should all take a swig of ipecac in unison when *45 waxes especially idiotic.

It's a joke DUers, stay cool. And look, I didn't even use the word "primary" -- oh shoot!!

[etherealtruth]

10. No heckling, but I am not opposed to simply not showing up

[Turbineguy]

11. They such yell

"TRUTH" if he actually says something true

[MFM008]

12. nothing

no standing, no clapping.
No respect for the office, that's what he COUNTS on.
fuck him.

[stopbush]

13. I imagine some will not be able to suppress any honest groans that

well up.

Hard to control involuntary reactions.

[NurseJackie]

14. Perhaps COUGHING in unison would be effective. Unspoken, but understood, would be the word BULLSHIT

... every time some one coughed.

[Rosco T.]

15. a rousing chorus of Seig Heil would be in order

[TrekLuver]

16. Absolutely not. It's just not a good look.

[bluecollar2]

17. yes...

But it should just be once and very clear by one democrat....

Fire with fire...

[Blue_true]

42. Either don't show up, or sit quietly and let him make

A fool of himself.

[Vinca]

18. They should try to contain snickers and laughs, but at some point someone needs to let loose

a giant guffaw that sends the rest of them into gales of laughter that brings tears to their eyes.

[Retrograde]

21. Beat me to it

Heckling plays into the Trumpettes' hands. Laughing when he utters a lie would be more appropriate. Afterwards, a Democratic spokesperson should offer a point-by-point fact check.

[NurseJackie]

24. Yes! That's it! Not hostile shouting... but LAUGHTER and RIDICULE!

Perfect!!

[eleny]

20. No - Only because he's surely got quick comebacks in mind already

Otherwise my fantasy is to see him get lobbed with rotten tomatoes and forced off the podium in shame.

[July]

39. Quick comebacks?

His comebacks come back from the playground he saw in fifth grade. Even with help, he can't act witty or clever. He's just a clumsy boor.

[eleny]

43. I think it would take on the atmosphere of the Primary

And the Republicans in the chamber would be his built in applause machine. The optics would be awful. Let's face it, we're between a rock and a hard place and have to pick our spots.

I say let the protests say it for us outside the chamber. I believe there will be plenty out there behind the barricades making the will of the people known replete with numerous effigies of the orange one.

[alarimer]

22. No, I think they just shouldn't show up.

That's unlikely, but at least they should invite as guests many people who would be deported under the Muslim ban, for instance.

[salin]

23. No. However, they should practice gasping (loudly) in horror in unison.

the audio visuals could be priceless. Bonus, the response would puzzle and vex the heck out of Trump.

[Adrahil]

25. I vote for:

Sit silently.

[Jim Beard]

26. Since they all get copies of the speech ahead of time, .....

they can plan when to BOO all at one time. That should be enougn, once when talking about repealing Obama Care.

[underpants]

27. NO! For gods sake no. Let him talk. He apparently believes this crap

There's no 3 level chess going on here. They are making fools,of themselves. They can't help it.

[Squinch]

28. No. They should skip it entirely. He's illegitimate.

[libtodeath]

29. None of them should show up.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

30. Yes..yell "Liar"

[Mr. Ected]

31. We must exercise all necessary decorum

We are not the monsters that we oppose. We must remain true to our mission and our beliefs.

That being said, I am hopeful that there will be a pervasive and enduring media campaign following the SOU that highlights and destroys all the lies and distortions that inevitably will be advanced by the SCROTUS.

[Freethinker65]

32. Show up. Remain calm and civil. Once Trump veers into divisiveness, walk out one by one

Leaving a partially empty chamber floor if necessary.

[whistler162]

33. Interesting assumption... expecting President Trump

to still be in office in 11 months!

[3catwoman3]

34. Show up, but remained...

...seated in stone-faced silence throughout what will surely be a babbling mess.

I would be fine if no one went, but does that's give ammunition against our side that we don't need their see to have?

[rug]

35. Leave as as soon as he opens his fetid mouth.

[krispos42]

36. Chant "you lie" while rhythmically clapping during the applause.

That's my 2¢

[krispos42]

37. They should all sit there with nail files, tending their nails.

And not look up at all during the tantrum.

[NurseJackie]

40. Or live tweeting 😂

😂❤☺😉

[gratuitous]

44. Or holding up newspapers

You also have to figure that President Trump is going to pause for what he thinks will be boffo applause lines. When nobody cheers, or is too slow on the uptake, Democrats should be prepared to laugh out loud during the pause.

[onenote]

38. no. doing so would make the story about us, not about Trump

And you can rest assured there will be plenty to write about in terms of the substance and style of his speech.

Respond after the speech. Not during.

[Blue_true]

41. Just don't go. nt

[karynnj]

45. No, but limit applause to only t gongs that deserve it

Rudeness would disrespect the audience and likely help Trump.

[milestogo]

46. They should throw pussyhats at him.