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In reply to the discussion: No More F*cking Around. We elected you. Start acting like it (what I want to see today from Dems) [View all]progressoid
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No More F*cking Around. We elected you. Start acting like it (what I want to see today from Dems) [View all]
zuul
Sep 2021
OP
Them is us. And if every single one of us here on DU called their Democrats
PatrickforB
Sep 2021
#179
They also love the part that they think says religion beats all other considerations
NullTuples
Sep 2021
#275
Of course. But they aren't only representing YOU. They are representing thousands, or,
pnwmom
Sep 2021
#268
So, are you saying that the majority of Democrats don't want the infrastructure bill to pass?
hamsterjill
Sep 2021
#272
Why are you changing the subject? I'm saying that "I want, I want, I want" person
pnwmom
Sep 2021
#273
So, the shorter than the Iliad response is "I don't know, but it's not my job"
TiberiusB
Sep 2021
#164
+1, dems in congress should get into more good trouble. Error on the side of going to far for what's
uponit7771
Sep 2021
#299
I see...so everything is the Democrats fault. They are all powerful and are just big meanies
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#224
Try replying to what I posted instead of repeating "stop being mean to Democrats"
TiberiusB
Sep 2021
#252
The Democrats are helpless to do what some poster have demanded. This reply was meant in
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#263
Constructive criticism absolutely. But I'd argue that claiming Democrats can
Hortensis
Sep 2021
#146
I would tend to agree with you Hortensis.. perhaps it's just because
Laura PourMeADrink
Sep 2021
#187
I hear you. Great people may go to sleep exhausted. But at some point,
Laura PourMeADrink
Sep 2021
#221
Telling people that are leaders are no good whiich is what I have seen surely won't encourage
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#340
There have been a number of posts...I won't send links but do a search for the one that says
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#345
Constantly: Leadership's weak, caves, doesn't fight, elite, old, does nothing, needs to be replaced.
betsuni
Sep 2021
#344
I agree and want to add: Why wasn't Roe v. Wade codified into law in 1973 when the USSC ruled on
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#6
52 years since Roe v. Wade. Are you saying that at no time in the past 52 years Ds couldn't have
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#10
"Medicare for All" wasn't initially a Democratic idea, and it was first proposed 50+ years ago....
George II
Sep 2021
#18
We did not have a true 60 Majority. Kennedy was ill. We had a more conservadems then we do
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#25
Sure can...pick out those that attack the Biden and the Democratic Party relentlessly...on say
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#325
Republicans are never blamed. Everything is the Democrats fault according to some...which is why
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#226
You absolutely can...I speak of social media...not this site...the OP came from twitter.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#266
And here is the problem that some here refuse to acknowledge without moderate Democrats, you
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#327
Elected Democrats are just big meanies that could make all of our dreams come true if
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#227
IMO you are totally ignoring how gerrymandering is putting Rs in power with less votes. nt
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#13
No amount of foot-stomping and shouting and unreasonable demands will make anything happen.
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#14
So, you don't think Democratic candidates should listen to their constituents?
hamsterjill
Sep 2021
#28
You ask for the impossible. The list of demands can't be met not because they don't want to ...but
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#62
Perhaps, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country,"
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#120
I don't know...JFK had a way with words...and of course he was correct. We all need to get involved.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#134
I see...so we no longer have to be engaged in politics but we just wait until our leaders figure it
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#140
I saw someone on one of these threads... Obama's signature line "the Audacity of Hope' was
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#329
I ask for strong reasonable Democrats who have the ability to figure it out and work towards
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#225
Presumably that list is directed to 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. So the next time....
George II
Sep 2021
#167
Sarandon has been a political activist for decades and Bernie Sanders surrogate 2016/2020.
betsuni
Sep 2021
#196
Have you done anything personally to address any of those items on your laundry list?
George II
Sep 2021
#15
No, it's a fact that he made the deal to pull the troops out. I don't see how that makes me a Biden
Luciferous
Sep 2021
#193
I didn't say Biden has done nothing, I just pointed out that Trump made the deal with the Taliban.
Luciferous
Sep 2021
#200
I said if WE aren't getting shit done people won't show up to vote. I didn't
Luciferous
Sep 2021
#203
Really not show up? And what happens then? Anyone in our party who sits home and pouts and
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#229
It's better to do what's possible than to sit around doing nothing at all...
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#40
There is nothing we can do to pressure Manchin. And Sinema is probably even more difficult.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#76
You are right...the serve no purpose. We have to figure what we can do...what is realistically
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#109
If we get more Senators, there is a good chance that we can end the filibuster and
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#111
Kind of like blaming the rape victim because of the way she was dressed, eh? SMDH.
George II
Sep 2021
#282
How about...the Republicans want to end a woman's right to choose and access to birth control...
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#122
Blaming the Democratic Party for the actions of a few members only works on people who don't
betsuni
Sep 2021
#298
So why don't progressive groups try it again...elected Democrats can't do that...what is stopping
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#115
I didn't understand your post at first...now I get it...need more coffee. I deleted my other
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#247
I get it...great post. I was trifle out of it this morning...should have stuck to youtube vlogs!
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#277
That is what I am doing...and it is better today... I never had this before so I am well super whiny
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#336
Is there any Democrat in the state of West Virginia who can win a primary against Manchin AND....
George II
Sep 2021
#281
I did. So you want him to lose without even having a Democratic alternative? I thought we support...
George II
Sep 2021
#286
Even worse then. We need his support whenever we can get it, but no matter, just piss him off.
George II
Sep 2021
#290
I don't think he ever intended to vote against the stimulus package and there is a big difference
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#338
They simply lack the numbers of Democrats to get it done...we have a 50 50 majority.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#231
That is the problem. It is everybody's job. Oh please stop...I am sure most Democrats would
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#81
I do disagree with you. I think you are completely wrong. But I have replied to your posts
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#117
Why would I bother? I can't remember the last time I put someone on ignore.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#135
Electing more democrats is going to be difficult for the foreseeable future
wellst0nev0ter
Sep 2021
#50
Taking Obama's Audacity of Hope comment and doing this with it is just awful IMHO.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#232
If you mean Manchin and Sinema...there is no way to pressure them. I fail to understand how
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#67
You can't pressure those who are vital to maintaining a majority. I don't understand how you don't
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#88
It is not pessimism nor cynicism. I deal with reality and look for solutions that might work.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#233
It's far more useful than pretending that 2016 didn't result in lasting damage that will affect us
Beastly Boy
Sep 2021
#66
Don't get me stated on fucking Nader...a 20 year war and melted economy were the result of
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#93
2016 is the root of this problem and those who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton are to blame
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#32
We have a 50 50 Senate. So we didn't elect enough of them. We need to do better.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#47
But still not sufficient for what you demand...Jill Stein is to blame as are all the rest of them.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#99
You spent more time campaigning against Turner than for getting rid of the filibuster
wellst0nev0ter
Sep 2021
#103
Electing Shontel Brown had a chance of success. At the moment there is nothing I can do about the
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#124
Yes. We "control" government for now, but have a 3-6 Supreme Court thanks to 2016.
George II
Sep 2021
#91
We have a 50 50 majority. We have used it in fact. But we need more Democrats in order to
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#127
And the Greens lost 2000 election for us ...so hello citizen united...not to mention
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#331
I do say so and unless you have a way to pass an amendment up your sleeve...it won't happen...
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#130
If we keep giving up Supreme Court seats we'll NEVER "get corporate money out of politics".
George II
Sep 2021
#110
That is the bottom line...Roosevelt is revered and should be...but he held the office for 20 years
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#234
Sounds an awful lot like "shouting into the ethers and dropping f-bombs all over Twitter" to me!
Beastly Boy
Sep 2021
#21
Dear Elizabeth demanding such things as is in your post and blaming Democrat for everything
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#52
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."--Eleanor Roosevelt.
LiberalLovinLug
Sep 2021
#267
Imagine what Democrats could accomplish if we ALL pulled on the same rope.
NoMoreRepugs
Sep 2021
#144
these things would be a lot easier and in some cases not impossible if people in leadership like
certainot
Sep 2021
#145
That is an excellent start and most should have come easily. But for some reason(s)..... n/t
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2021
#150
Don't you know, it is their job to figure out how to do what every single individual member
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#236
Well said. I agree with every word. I have voted Democratic my entire life as well.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#237
I don't know what Garland is doing...old school guy. Comey was always making statements
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#323
Lots of bravado. Very little substance. If Dems want to cut their own throats, do exactly what....
Tarheel_Dem
Sep 2021
#218
That is exactly right...their demands would most certainly cost us the midterms.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#240
Who is this woman Elizabeth McLaughlin? After proclaiming: "Instead of shouting into the ethers...
George II
Sep 2021
#253
I want all that too, it's what I voted for but a lot of elected Dems won't go along with that.
Autumn
Sep 2021
#261
given that centrists are the only reason we reclaimed the House it seems like a legitimate concern.
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#280
Stein ...her minions and supporters not only caused Hillary Clinton to lose. Next she fleeced
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#322