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30. I agree in that the newly elected do not yet have first hand experience with the national stage.

Fri Nov 16, 2018, 12:25 PM

Nov 2018

They do need to learn the ropes and make productive recommendations and legislation based on what procedures they are learning. Don't get me wrong, I'm as much against fossil fuel consumption as the next environmental activist, but railing against the system is anti-productive when you are in elected office. Build coalitions and start drafting bills that support your stand. Change will happen, but they are no longer the protesters on the line, they are now legislators who will draft the proposals that will bring about that change. It is all about teamwork and using the system, not about who has the loudest voice (although that has it place on the floor at times).

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Veteran Democrats wary of climate push by Ocasio-Cortez and her allies [View all] brooklynite Nov 2018 OP

This is Congress, this is the House of Representatives. One doesn't "legislate" with sit-ins! George II Nov 2018 #1

Plus justie18 Nov 2018 #2

We are talking about the fate of all humankind 4du Nov 2018 #22

Exactly The Mouth Nov 2018 #28

Yep - Pretending To Really Care Is Getting Old PaulX2 Nov 2018 #29

Isn't Nancy Pelosi from California? I don't think she's pretending, she already decided... George II Nov 2018 #35

As the saying goes..."you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." George II Nov 2018 #32

But first you need to get the flies attention 4du Nov 2018 #36

Put out a cup of honey and a cup of vinegar in your backyard. Guess which will attract them? George II Nov 2018 #49

a third alternative catches more flies than either honey or vinegar DBoon Nov 2018 #51

Good one, orange dog poop 4du Nov 2018 #55

Is there any part of her Disrict threatened with flooding? DBoon Nov 2018 #53

True. I'd hate for this to become a distraction that hampers progress. groundloop Nov 2018 #5

There are no limits except the limits you establish in your mind The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #9

Yes, I'm glad that people are pushing this.... but before much can happen we need the Senate and WH groundloop Nov 2018 #41

I definitely understand your point The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #68

This IS the work of progress. Delay is the distraction. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #38

What is wrong with them? DownriverDem Nov 2018 #44

That's damn right! paleotn Nov 2018 #65

Growing Pains nt B Stieg Nov 2018 #3

I agree with the climate change activists. ananda Nov 2018 #4

Yes, but DownriverDem Nov 2018 #45

Bullshit!!! If we don't get some serious research done on climate change, when will we ever? Initech Nov 2018 #6

Agreed. California is in a multi year drought YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #12

Yeah my brother lives in Fresno. Initech Nov 2018 #24

The research is there (read the new UN Report) we need Public awareness and a Serious Plan Cetacea Nov 2018 #26

I agree, we need to tell the Koch roaches and the Heritage Foundation to take a hike. Initech Nov 2018 #50

Agreed! eom Cetacea Nov 2018 #64

I agree, the research is already there. mantis49 Nov 2018 #63

Hello? DownriverDem Nov 2018 #46

Hello DonCoquixote Nov 2018 #57

Very glad to see the envirnment is on the libs agenda.. Maxheader Nov 2018 #7

I actually think that nuclear power may be necessary to transition from fossil fuels YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #16

Nukes and coal can no longer compete economically. We just have to stop their corporate welfare. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #39

I'm with Ocasio-Cortez! The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #8

Yes please. Liberal values are the core of our beliefes; they are what invigorates our voters. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #40

It's about not having power DownriverDem Nov 2018 #47

Politico BS. KPN Nov 2018 #10

I do too, DownriverDem Nov 2018 #48

Another Politico-driven "Dems in disarray" story? bullwinkle428 Nov 2018 #11

My immediate reaction too. lagomorph777 Nov 2018 #42

And if writing for a living, mantis49 Nov 2018 #62

I'm weary of legislatures delaying this. Make no mistake, we don't have time to Autumn Nov 2018 #13

If so, they are stupid. shanny Nov 2018 #14

Another Ocasio-Cortez is bad post? Yawn. pwb Nov 2018 #15

Her State is literally on fire amcgrath Nov 2018 #17

I dont see anything about Pelosi "worrying that action will be taken on climate change" jcgoldie Nov 2018 #23

Guess You Didn't Read The Article Me. Nov 2018 #31

She's absolutely right. The new report is dire and explicit. Cetacea Nov 2018 #18

So, this is a point where the yelling needs to stop. 2naSalit Nov 2018 #19

I agree in that the newly elected do not yet have first hand experience with the national stage. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #30

Exactly. 2naSalit Nov 2018 #34

It looks like the environment needs an identity group. nt jalan48 Nov 2018 #20

Not a fan of some of AOC's tactics during the election cycle but... jcgoldie Nov 2018 #21

Climate change legislation is much needed. Just a Weirdo Nov 2018 #25

Do nothing and Dems lose the 'utes like they did the last 8 years. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #27

We are out of time and need drastic changes fast! Equinox Moon Nov 2018 #33

Not Driving Everywhere Would Be Considered An Inconvenience And It Ain't Gonna Happen PaulX2 Nov 2018 #37

We first need to present a united front as Dems in contrast to the Repugs. Ligyron Nov 2018 #43

Even before becoming members of Congress the newcomers are demanding to have their way. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #52

We Need Push On Climate colsohlibgal Nov 2018 #54

The new kids on the block. Ligyron Nov 2018 #56

The Democratic Party (in general) has not made Cimate Change an important enough issue. Period. Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #58

What fossil fuels are doing won't matter until we can stop the increase in population. Cold War Spook Nov 2018 #59

Makes no sense to me Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #60

The Titanic couldn't compromise with the iceberg G_j Nov 2018 #61

I don't understand how so many can be for or against her ideas at this point xor Nov 2018 #66

We are being split and divided before the new term even starts. Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2018 #67

I have a recommendation for Ocassio-Cortez and her allies. Adrahil Nov 2018 #69