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In reply to the discussion: ...(The bigger scandal) is the Democratic Party's refusal to impeach him for it. - AOC wow [View all]luxmatic
(31 posts)156. Talking smack and taking names in 2019
History wont be interested in the Savers rants on a message board, It will be interested in anything the Saver actually DID, like convincing some of the Savers fellow message board posters to change their minds. That takes skill and tact and isnt done by haranguing people on message boards.
It would be much better to reach out, with skill and tact, to fellow message board users, by talking with them face to face or a private phone call, or maybe by using modern internet based technologies like private email or direct messages. And definitely dont use public posts in a message board, or more advanced media like Twitter to talk smack. It shows a complete lack of courage.
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...(The bigger scandal) is the Democratic Party's refusal to impeach him for it. - AOC wow [View all]
sharedvalues
Sep 2019
OP
A fellow activist once asked me to help organize a protest march against a large company
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#267
No, the fact that the House hasn't impeached him yet ISN'T a bigger scandal than Trump's behavior
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#8
And there's that little issue with the ENTIRE Republican party that is propping him up and
chowder66
Sep 2019
#9
She may be helping "rustle up some more votes for impeachment?" by twitting what she did.
Perseus
Sep 2019
#10
I doubt that AOC tweeting out attacks on the party is going to get any of her colleagues to support
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#11
Having influence isn't the same as being representative of the larger world
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#137
You're absolutely right about Pelosi taking impeachment off the table for bush
brutus smith
Sep 2019
#161
The Democrats didn't lose the House in 2010 because.Bush wasn't impeached in 2007
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#163
So you're saying we lost the House because of the ACA but regained it because of the ACA?
brutus smith
Sep 2019
#292
We know why Republicans aren't doing the right thing -- they're corrupt assholes. (n/t)
SMC22307
Sep 2019
#149
Of curse WE know that... it is enough of THEM(or is it THEY) who must be shown and convinced
pangaia
Sep 2019
#151
History may show that Badrun Khan will do the job as an effective Member of Congress.
George II
Sep 2019
#249
She needs to be attacked. She is a part of the problem not the solution. We do not have enough
wasupaloopa
Sep 2019
#71
I will be on the phone to Pelosi's office tomorrow morning with just that question. Not explaining
c-rational
Sep 2019
#122
Your time would be better spent getting on the phone to Members who don't yet support impeachment
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#130
We're they elected to do what's politically expedient or uphold the constitution?
TCJ70
Sep 2019
#153
And so it's okay with you that we loose the majority in the house, because that is what you are
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#219
Far from being a fear based excuse... this is the reality of the situation
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#264
If you want them to uphold the Constitution, you should want them to do it right
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#279
She's very calculating and persuasive. I wish she'd use her power to twist some arms to get
calimary
Sep 2019
#271
Calling other members of Congress does not really help. They listen to only their constituents.
c-rational
Sep 2019
#165
Goalpost moved from "they should be setting the public straight about the staggering corruption"
ehrnst
Sep 2019
#319
Oh, yes. Because criticizing someone for attacking her colleagues is the same
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#206
It seems your definition of "attack" and mine are grossly different. nt
Ferrets are Cool
Sep 2019
#208
I doubt her tweet has gotten one single more person to support impeachment
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#102
Assuming criticism is hatred is a lazy argument when you have nothing else
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#120
Thank you!! Amazing that sooo many here seem to think they have a better plan.
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#220
Those comments from Rep Ocasio-Cortez are not helpful at all, but not surprising
still_one
Sep 2019
#138
The FACTS aren't even OUT YET. Maybe she should join another party if she's so displeased. nt
UniteFightBack
Sep 2019
#13
She needs to be directing her firepower at him, squarely between the eyes. At least Nancy is trying
JudyM
Sep 2019
#176
Nancy has given the impression of being a good team leader. That impression is fading.
JudyM
Sep 2019
#183
Thats not what is happening rather AOC is simply building upon her platform to make her
cstanleytech
Sep 2019
#27
I think rather it shows that our party is more open to differences of opinion which is
cstanleytech
Sep 2019
#45
Yet Trump is eating the country while certain Dems are wringing their hands trying not to look bad.
hadEnuf
Sep 2019
#49
The fact that her Twitter followers agree with her isn't really indicative of much
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#40
I don't talk down impeachment. I explain law and process, apply logic and shoot down BS
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#57
Thank You!! Think they got it this time??? Just sayin' appreciate your efforts
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#222
one might think that they are here already. Saying it right now. Like right here. In this thread.
SlogginThroughIt
Sep 2019
#41
remember voter suppression and electronic voting machines and foreign interference?
Hermit-The-Prog
Sep 2019
#79
What are the facts. What are the articles that are drawn up with evidence and with backing
SlogginThroughIt
Sep 2019
#44
Or she could just pull aside one or more of her Democratic colleagues and try to persuade them
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#60
Tweeting is so much more satisfying than 'busy work' on congressional committees.
ehrnst
Sep 2019
#302
And so you're okay if madam speaker forces a vote and we end up loosing the majority?
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#224
Equating her colleagues attempts to get impeachment right with Trump's criminality
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#70
Then her colleagues can skillfully reply that they need to ask AOC directly...
SMC22307
Sep 2019
#255
And it STILL took nearly two years to build a case to get Nixon out of office
StarfishSaver
Sep 2019
#309
Democrats have the power to impeach if they have the will. Trump has certainly earned it.
TCJ70
Sep 2019
#127
I'll take Pelosi's judgement over AOC's grandstanding for her Twitter posse any day of the week.
RelativelyJones
Sep 2019
#92
Me too!! Madam speaker continues to play the long game... you know the one the gop plays
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#229
Then she'd be asking for not impeaching....those "the voters" mood so far
AncientGeezer
Sep 2019
#199
AOC wants the right thing but blames the wrong people. She can better help Americans get
ancianita
Sep 2019
#170
Gotta love her spunk! Frankly, it's exactly what we need in these times regardless of what
KPN
Sep 2019
#175
Care to lay out those steps? Who in a court of law with no more physical evidence than we have is
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#236
Oh good GOD! It may be *frustrating* for her... but it's NOT a "scandal". GMAFB!!
NurseJackie
Sep 2019
#203
It's Pelosi job to rally the "troops" . Can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
brutus smith
Sep 2019
#214
What makes you think they are running scared? Ever stop to think they were the ones elected
Thekaspervote
Sep 2019
#265
Indeed, she does. And that's why Pelosi's been chosen by her peers so many times to do so.
ehrnst
Sep 2019
#315
I guess while she has been touring the country she's missed the hearings that have been held....
George II
Sep 2019
#254
And what would we accomplish by impeaching tomorrow, and then the Senate doing nothing?
pnwmom
Sep 2019
#285
Coercing a foreign government to get reelected is a far greater scandal than not impeaching.
Chemisse
Sep 2019
#260
She's right. He continues to flout the law and they write sternly worded letters.
Luciferous
Sep 2019
#291
Are you going to be one of those democrats that will "stay home again" at election time? (nt)
ehrnst
Sep 2019
#299
No but that doesn't mean there aren't others out there who won't bother voting.
Luciferous
Sep 2019
#317
Yeah, a lot of people didn't vote in 2016 because they didn't like Clinton. I didn't
Luciferous
Sep 2019
#321
I'm not going to keep explaining this to you. And frankly, even if I did stay home
Luciferous
Sep 2019
#324