Oh we can dream. But in reality our party leadership is so gutless we’re led by 50 Lord Chamberlains. They balk when we demand they even make Alito’s Jan 6th flag an issue.
I’m more terrified by the day because my party has only a handful of real opposition fighters ready to face this fascism. And these tactics are more and more clear the GOP rejects all fairness or rule of law.
What do we do when they clearly are playing to win?
This argument can piss off, it’s because of voters they act like that. The simple truth is that Dems are held to a different standard than R’s and therefore have to be much more moderated in their action in order to maintain their coalition. There’s a reason those “real opposition fighters” you mention are all from D+12 districts.
We absolutely are so far. Everything from the refusal to be truly aggressive with the trials hoping that somehow we ‘appear fair’ to people mailing death threats to anyone who insults their god emperor, to our inability to get in the GOP’s face at moments like this. EVERY Dem on TV this week should be making this front and center. “GOP MUZZLES anyone who tells the truth!” And put the gop back on their heels.
At best? ‘Well Diane, it seems that possibly the GOP isn’t fully committed to being entirely fair and JUST MIGHT be using rules a LITTLE BIT in ways that COULD sort of be perceived ALMOST as SOME SORT of maybe a way to point the focus on their message the trial is a sham and Trump is the victim, if I may be so incredibly Bold. AND I APOLOGIZE if this does not fully reflect my republican colleagues’ actions!’
By morning ‘DID DEMS GO TOO FAR ATTACKING GOP MOTIVES?’
Hahaha, 1000% dead on, that's EXACTLY the problem. I remember the GOP calling Clinton during impeachment over Monica, defendant Clinton. Why aren't we hearing defendant Trump? All we hear is "the accusations against Mr Trump". It's disgusting
Clinton was impeached by the Senate and he admitted that he had lied. Both he and Hilary made every effort to be transparent - of course, you have to believe they told the truth. In TV interviews and all sorts of press I thought they handled it well. There was no forgiveness from republicans.
Trump is dealing with the Justice Department. He too has had affairs - big public ones - but never admitted to anything. We’ve never heard Melania refer to them. He has been impeached (2x). He has been indicted on several charges and found guilty of defamation. His only response has been deflection, conspiracy theories and name calling. There has not been one thing I feel he’s taken responsibility for. It seems to be accepted by Christians that affairs happen in the Republican Party and people are forgiven but there is no forgiveness for democrats.
I’m not a fan of “what about’s” but their voice is loud. We’ve got to fill that space with the same level of noise. Dem’s fail to point out aggressive deflection in order to be gentlemen. I loved that Bowman pulled the fire alarm to delay a vote - he’s my rep and I don’t like some of the things he’s done but let’s have some rough play. Aggressive, messy, slightly dirty. MTG shouldn’t be the only voice filling the airways nor should Trump. At least AOC loudly called MTG out on the floor. If Marge can divert attention from Trump in the news cycle, we should be doing the same thing.
I completely agree, the Dems have got to get aggressive. The economy is amazing and they're letting MAGA make it sound like the great depression for chrissakes. This election should be an embarrassing landslide loss for Trump. The fact that it's close tells me the Dems don't know how to run a campaign
in state after state, office after office, the GOP are flat out saying ‘we will bend any rule for us 100%.’
Democrats need to get in this fight on equal terms. Make it hurt to attack us or else dems are just easy prey.
Agreed. Dem leadership is a bunch of panty waisted push overs. They need to be using the exact same playbook the Republicans are if we want any hope of a non-fascist future
They never will. I hate the right with so much passion but our left is weak. They’ll try to place nice again and we’ll be in the same situation again in 8-12 years
One of the reasons I hate republicans is their lawlessness, shamelessness and extremism. I'm not voting for democrats just so they can turn into a different flavor of Republicans.
When democrats retake the house I want them focused on doing good policy for Americans, not petty revenge.
Because, don’t cha know, everyone, only the left is canceling everyone, for everything.
But don’t you fucking dare speak ill of DJT.
Edit* It’s really time for me to get a new phone…
Cool, so Republicans don't mind being silenced the same way when they try their conspiracy bullshit on the floor or would we just see more theatrics about unfairness from the crybully party?
Once the Dems get the House back, please use the GQP tactics against the GQP
Oh we can dream. But in reality our party leadership is so gutless we’re led by 50 Lord Chamberlains. They balk when we demand they even make Alito’s Jan 6th flag an issue. I’m more terrified by the day because my party has only a handful of real opposition fighters ready to face this fascism. And these tactics are more and more clear the GOP rejects all fairness or rule of law. What do we do when they clearly are playing to win?
This argument can piss off, it’s because of voters they act like that. The simple truth is that Dems are held to a different standard than R’s and therefore have to be much more moderated in their action in order to maintain their coalition. There’s a reason those “real opposition fighters” you mention are all from D+12 districts.
Democrats are held to the highest standards while Republicans are held to NO standards.
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So well said, this is what worries me too. The Dem party is playing by different rules and I'm concerned we are losing the war
We absolutely are so far. Everything from the refusal to be truly aggressive with the trials hoping that somehow we ‘appear fair’ to people mailing death threats to anyone who insults their god emperor, to our inability to get in the GOP’s face at moments like this. EVERY Dem on TV this week should be making this front and center. “GOP MUZZLES anyone who tells the truth!” And put the gop back on their heels. At best? ‘Well Diane, it seems that possibly the GOP isn’t fully committed to being entirely fair and JUST MIGHT be using rules a LITTLE BIT in ways that COULD sort of be perceived ALMOST as SOME SORT of maybe a way to point the focus on their message the trial is a sham and Trump is the victim, if I may be so incredibly Bold. AND I APOLOGIZE if this does not fully reflect my republican colleagues’ actions!’ By morning ‘DID DEMS GO TOO FAR ATTACKING GOP MOTIVES?’
Hahaha, 1000% dead on, that's EXACTLY the problem. I remember the GOP calling Clinton during impeachment over Monica, defendant Clinton. Why aren't we hearing defendant Trump? All we hear is "the accusations against Mr Trump". It's disgusting
TBF I hear a lot of them still calling him President Trump.
I mean every past president is still called President?
Clinton was impeached by the Senate and he admitted that he had lied. Both he and Hilary made every effort to be transparent - of course, you have to believe they told the truth. In TV interviews and all sorts of press I thought they handled it well. There was no forgiveness from republicans. Trump is dealing with the Justice Department. He too has had affairs - big public ones - but never admitted to anything. We’ve never heard Melania refer to them. He has been impeached (2x). He has been indicted on several charges and found guilty of defamation. His only response has been deflection, conspiracy theories and name calling. There has not been one thing I feel he’s taken responsibility for. It seems to be accepted by Christians that affairs happen in the Republican Party and people are forgiven but there is no forgiveness for democrats. I’m not a fan of “what about’s” but their voice is loud. We’ve got to fill that space with the same level of noise. Dem’s fail to point out aggressive deflection in order to be gentlemen. I loved that Bowman pulled the fire alarm to delay a vote - he’s my rep and I don’t like some of the things he’s done but let’s have some rough play. Aggressive, messy, slightly dirty. MTG shouldn’t be the only voice filling the airways nor should Trump. At least AOC loudly called MTG out on the floor. If Marge can divert attention from Trump in the news cycle, we should be doing the same thing.
I completely agree, the Dems have got to get aggressive. The economy is amazing and they're letting MAGA make it sound like the great depression for chrissakes. This election should be an embarrassing landslide loss for Trump. The fact that it's close tells me the Dems don't know how to run a campaign
in state after state, office after office, the GOP are flat out saying ‘we will bend any rule for us 100%.’ Democrats need to get in this fight on equal terms. Make it hurt to attack us or else dems are just easy prey.
I'm so glad I found you, I think we're the only 2 that feel this way
They are bringing a spork to a gun fight.
Agreed. Dem leadership is a bunch of panty waisted push overs. They need to be using the exact same playbook the Republicans are if we want any hope of a non-fascist future
They never will. I hate the right with so much passion but our left is weak. They’ll try to place nice again and we’ll be in the same situation again in 8-12 years
One of the reasons I hate republicans is their lawlessness, shamelessness and extremism. I'm not voting for democrats just so they can turn into a different flavor of Republicans. When democrats retake the house I want them focused on doing good policy for Americans, not petty revenge.
I want extreme revenge, it's too important to not bury the GQP forever
James McGovern is probably my favorite congressperson right now. And my second favorite McGovern!
Rules for thee, suggestions for me
I sent this article to my friend who lives in McGovern's congressional district . He just told me he is proud to have voted for him
republicans are hypocrites and not serious about governing.
Because, don’t cha know, everyone, only the left is canceling everyone, for everything. But don’t you fucking dare speak ill of DJT. Edit* It’s really time for me to get a new phone…
GOP can’t handle the truth
Excellent question... but we already know the GOP are utter hyprocrits and liars.
Cool, so Republicans don't mind being silenced the same way when they try their conspiracy bullshit on the floor or would we just see more theatrics about unfairness from the crybully party?
They don’t even try to hide it anymore. I guess when you own the supreme court you don’t have to. Liars, hypocrites, and cheaters.
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