I am so proud to be a Democrat today!

[mcar]

Thank you, John Lewis and all our Dem reps and senators for standing up!!!

[stonecutter357]

1. K&R!

[livetohike]

2. It's an amazing thing. I am riveted to the tv. n/t

[mcar]

4. We've been glued to Cspan since 3

Amazing!

[livetohike]

5. Proud to be a Democrat. Today and every day.

[mcar]

7. From the cradle for me

[LoverOfLiberty]

15. I had to break free

from a Republican upbringing. Only 2 of 5 of us made it out.

[Siwsan]

3. Absolutely. This 'swelling with pride' thing feels pretty damn wonderful

And, I'd just like to add that Paul Ryan is an ass hat.

[rhett o rick]

6. I have always been proud to be a Democrat. Thank you John Lewis, thank you progressive

Democrats, that you Sen Sanders for lighting the fire.

[puffy socks]

9. how did Sanders light the fire on gun control? nt

[Her Sister]

19. Beats me!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

10. lol.

[rhett o rick]

16. Your emoticon is childish. Yes, the revolution is here and it scares the Powers That Be.

Down with the status quo that has accepted the gun crazies for too long. I am glad to see the new fire in the Democrats. Thanks Sen Sanders for helping awaken the Progressive voice.

[rhett o rick]

18. Why are you still attacking Sanders?

[Her Sister]

20. Rep. John Lewis wrote the book

Did not need Sen. Sanders.

John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) is an American politician and civil rights leader. He is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987, and is the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation. The district includes the northern three-quarters of Atlanta.

Lewis is the only living "Big Six" leader of the Civil Rights Movement, having been the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), playing a key role in the struggle to end legalized racial discrimination and segregation. A member of the Democratic Party, Lewis is a member of the Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives and has served as a Chief Deputy Whip since 1991 and Senior Chief Deputy Whip since 2003.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lewis_(Georgia_politician)

The son of an Alabama sharecropper, and now a sixth-term United States Congressman, John Lewis has led an extraordinary life, one that found him at the epicenter of the civil rights movement in the late '50s and '60s. As Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Lewis was present at all the major battlefields of the movement. Arrested more than forty times and severely beaten on several occasions, he was one of the youngest yet most courageous leaders. Written with charm, warmth, and honesty, Walking with the Wind offers rare insight into the movement and the personalities of all the civil rights leaders-what was happening behind the scenes, the infighting, struggles, and triumphs. Lewis takes us from the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where he led more than five hundred marchers on what became known as "Bloody Sunday." While there have been exceptional books on the movement, there has never been a front-line account by a man like John Lewis. A true American hero, his story is "destined to become a classic in civil rights literature." (Los Angeles Times)

[rhett o rick]

30. John Lewis is a great man, that is not in question here. Whether you like it or not

there is a Progressive Movement and we are seeing evidence. Why would you object to such a movement? We are fighting to drive Big Money influence out of government. You agree with that I hope.

[Her Sister]

32. NRA = Big Money too!

Ah you are bent on giving credit for this to your Prog Movement. Sure! Well done! We've been waiting for you since forever.
Proud of ya! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Well done! Beautiful! Am with ya! Can't wait to see more. Bring it on! Have been waiting all my life! woohoo! Hail to the ...
Unity, Love, Movement, Peace, and the whole she bang!!! EXCITED!

[puffy socks]

23. um.. no

I will thank Sanders for caucusing with Dems. That is all.

[Lazy Daisy]

14. THIS

is exactly what Bernie was talking about. His opposition would mock him when they asked how are you going to get things done?
There is a crowd outside, and is growing as time goes on.

This is what he was talking about. We as a people rise up peacefully and demand they do their job.
Too bad some want to deny it. Bernie didn't invent it, he just remembered what it was like, how effective it was and how effective it still can be.

Not to take any thunder from John Lewis, as he is a strong leader, but this sit in idea was brought to him by Katherine Clark.

[Her Sister]

21. Yep Sanders invented crowds outside!

[puffy socks]

24. Exactly how did Sanders get anything done on gun control?

Bernie didn't push for the Dems to protest. He wasn't even there the first day.
None of his platform is new. Dems have been fighting for a long time for Progressive values and the constant giving Bernie undue credit is a slap in the face to all of us who have worked over the last few decades.

[Her Sister]

36. Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis.

Let's not credit Bernie for the accomplishments of John Lewis.

[Her Sister]

37. YEAR 2013: Rep. John Lewis adds arrest # 45 - after Peaceful SIT-IN Capitol ~ in 2013

2013

U.S. Rep. john Lewis, D-Atlanta, and seven other Democratic congressman were arrested today outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., during an immigration protest.

According to Lewis' office, the civil rights icon was arrested at approximately 4:15 p.m. Buzzfeed reports that Lewis and fellow Congressmen Joe Crowley, Raul Grijalva, Luis Gutierrez, Jan Schakowsky, Keith Ellison, Al Green, Charlie Rangel joined more than 100 activists and started a "peaceful sit-in blocking a street in the front of the Capitol." The protest was part of the Camino Americano Rally for Immigrant Dignity and Respect, an effort to restart immigration reform in Congress.

Lewis has been placed in handcuffs "at least" 45 times, his spokeswoman says. He was arrested more than 40 times during the Civil Rights Movement. Since serving in Congress, he's been arrested five times.

"He was arrested twice at the South African embassy protesting apartheid, twice at the Embassy of the Sudan protesting genocide in Darfur and today he was arrested to demand dignity and respect for immigrants," his office said.

http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/10/08/congressman-john-lewis-adds-arrest-no-45-at-least-to-rap-sheet



THIS IS YOUR QUOTE:

Not to take any thunder from John Lewis, as he is a strong leader, but this sit in idea was brought to him by Katherine Clark.

Please tell me again about Katherine?

[rhett o rick]

31. Is that the best you've got?

Not sure why I can still see your posts. Bob Bye

[DCBob]

8. Me too!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. me too. John Lewis is a wonderful congressman and a great leader.

[eastwestdem]

12. He is such an inspiration. Rep. Lewis is someone we need to teach our children about. nt

[MoonRiver]

22. Yes, indeed!

[malaise]

25. 23 hours 3 minutes

[ffr]

27. Even more proud when I can get democrats to the polls in November

To fucking sweep the GOP scourge out of congress.

The sooner we're rid of them across the board, the sooner we can begin to get progressive bills passed. And Bernie can help shape what we put forth.

[Silver_Witch]

28. Until yesterday I was so sad about being a democrat!

Was born a liberal and been a dem since I was 12. I was so proud to be a liberal and democrat. The last year nearly broke my heart watching the party turn right!!!! This has reminded me we have to keep fighting no matter how hopeless it seems!

We have to keep the dem party liberal and free and good. Mostly good!!!!

Thank you Rep. Lewis for giving me hope again!!!

[Skinner]

29. So refreshing to see this headline on DU.

"I am so proud to be a Democrat today!"

[mcar]

33. Thanks!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

34. Here here!

[greatauntoftriplets]

35. John Lewis is a national hero, has been all his life.

[aikoaiko]

38. Its too bad Democrats didn't vote for a "no fly, no buy" option when presented one in Senate.

We might have accomplished something.