Reply #8: They're afraid to see that Repubs are just a lot of storm and stress.

[Metta]

In not wanting to *risK* appearing weak, they avoid conflicts and blind themselves to taking advantage of opportunities to show the public that what the Repubs are saying is without substance. Inasmuch as silence means consent, the Dems paralyasis appears to justify their behavior as they're colluding in the Repubs accusations since they're not actively shedding the image. They are weak, only it's in inaction and fear. However, since that's not clear, anyone can fill in the blank and define the dialogue.

As the Dems fail to use their resources, their actions don't speak of anything other than what they're being accused of. They'll tremble in paralysis and allow themselves to be marginalized. ridiculed and ignored. Their choice. Our consequences, unfortunately.