At the very least Dems should be loudly booing on behalf of their constituents. We didn’t send them to Congress to politely clap as the President brags about starving children and firing dedicated civil servants and cutting Medicaid for the poor and indigent.
Where is VP Harris and why isn’t someone advising her to run today? The nation needs a split screen. The media and news need it to be a potus candidate. VP Harris encouraged us to fight for 3 months. The fight is on. F the Democratic Party. Just do it.
We need the democrats there to fact check Trump. If none are there, all lies will go unchecked and shit will be said that has no resistance. Cowards walk away.
It’s time the Democrats stop cringing and fearing retribution; instead they should be leading a movement to block and delay every single thing those motherfuckers do
Who will gave the courage to lead? @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social if democrats do not do this. I say no more contributions. @aoc.bsky.social can you lead this charge.
Yes! I need to see action. Every email I get is a solicitation and I am tired of contributing. With the direction of cost of living, donations are not going to be an option soon anyway.
Some may most won’t.
They haven’t taken any action yet. See what happens when you don’t vote? They slither into politics and do nothing except collect healthcare and pensions.
Both sides 😖
As a democrat walks out a child of a fired federal employee enters and takes their seat.
Perhaps wearing a t-shirt with info stating how long their parent worked for the taxpayers.
My fav Ukrainian story was the old woman who handed sunflower seeds to a Russian soldier and said “keep these in your pocket so at least when you die something beautiful will come out of it”. Dems should hand packets to each and every rethuglican.
I wonder if jeering and laughing would be more effective? Supposed strong men are notoriously brittle snowflakes and cannot handle being laughed at. AOC has a whole thread on here soliciting ideas for best way to respond.
Better if they didn’t show and held court on the steps outside the SOTU w cameras & peaceful protestors telling about what is ACTUALLY happening in the the country under this regime.
That’s a good one. Wearing the blue and yellow is another. I’m hoping at least a few members stage a protest on the steps, and invite #j6 heroes, #ukraine diplomats and #usaid veterans to join them.
Then they could each file out to join the protest and give the Democratic response from there.
Tuesday, Democrats need to call him a liar, boo and jeer him, turn their backs, and walk out when they think the speech is about to end—all this while wearing T-shirts: Free Ukraine, No Federal Funding SpaceX, or any other Musk-owned company. Has Trump paid E. Jean Carroll yet? Who voted for Elon?
Actually, if someone were smart, and so inclined....
They would fuck with his teleprompter, change words, misspell others, and laugh uproariously as he struggles and gets frustrated and pissed off.
Since the Dems won't have the balls to walk out, they should wear Ukrainian colors at the very least.
Dems need to be there, they have a duty to their constituents. However, they should stand as FELON47 speaks and turn their backs on him for the entirety of his rant/speech.
That’d be amazing! With a blue and yellow sash around their arm. Ultimate F you to Trump while showing solidarity with Ukraine, Europe, and democracies across the world.
ONE at a time, Stand Up, scream 'Nazi" or "Putin Puppet" and walk out, alone.
SOTU addresses last 70ish minutes.
With 215 dems do THREE walk outs/shout outs per minute.
One at 3 seconds, at 30 seconds, at 45 seconds. Rinse and Repeat.
Better: No Dem, including leadership, should attend the SOTU. Instead, simultaneously host “The Real State of the Union” town halls in every Blue district, where citizens share stories and concerns. Also send Bernie & Pete into Red districts. If Dems go to the speech, Trump/Musk will Zelenskyy them.
I’m gonna be watching anything Meidas Touch Network puts on during the 🍊🤡’s joke of a pep talk to his sycophants and cronies. I hope the 🍊🤡’s pep talk gets the worst viewership in the history of these speeches!! boycotts, shopping blackouts, supporting, raising up independent media 😁💙
I'm concerned that trump's going to make two statements:
1. We are now allied with russia, ammo and weapons shipments have already started; and
2. All members of the Democratic party are enemies of the people.
When he makes the second statement the doors open and feds stream in to make arrests.
It would be great if tRump's kleptocratic fascist putinesque maga Rs would turn on KKKrasnov and treat him as they treated honorable & true President Constitutional expert Joseph B. Biden during his joint sessions
Many are not acting like that. The press covers Republicans as if they were normal (although that's getting more difficult). Follow @ariellaelm.bsky.social for some examples of what they're trying to do. And feel free to make suggestions, both on social media, and directly to your Congressfolks.
Thanks, followed - I am from the UK, so am trying to get my head round this from thousands of miles away :) It seems surreal from this distance that a President could behave this way and, well, still be the President.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @aoc.bsky.social this is not the time for “normalcy” or “tradition”. That ship has sailed. Send a message. Set the example to the American people. YOU are the leaders.
Walk out en masse
Hold a press conference where you deliver FACTS.
Do
Not
Act
Normal
Democrats should wear Zelenskyy’s outfit, walk out and disrupt. Host a real state of the Union outside with independent press members. Upstage the treasonous felon 47.
No, he wants some kind of civil disobedience to occur, that he could construe into an attack from "the enemy within" so he can justify enacting martial law on the country. That's when his coup would begin. Then we'd need our military to physically remove him from office and into prison.
Is there a way they can just not go to begin with? Be seen at soup kitchens, helping vets find replacement services for the ones being shuttered, picking fruit so it’s not rotting in the fields.And signs in their seats saying that’s where they are so Trump can yell at signs saying they’re helping US
Attempting to Overturn U.S. Presidential Elections✅
Falsifying business records✅
Willful Retention of National Defense Information✅
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice✅
False Statements+Representations✅
Conspiracy to Defraud the USA and...
Every
Word
Out
Of
trump's
oily
disgusting
mouth
Is
A
Lie.
And republicans know it.
And they simply can't abide the principles of our Democracy which insure that a president can not rule.
republicans will not do the job they are required to do and remove a president who has lost his mind.
I'd like to see Democrats stand up to Donald Trump during his rant in front of the joint session of Congress on Tuesday in a way that causes Trump to snap, per his brand, and have them forcefully removed.
100% NOT THIS! It would be far better to either not go at all or sit there in stone silence. Don't act like MTG or Boebert and act like an idiot. Otherwise that becomes the story and is exactly what the GOP wants to be like "see they just act like children, you can't take them seriously"
I'm not talking shouting. I'm not talking childish behavior. There are ways to stand up that can trigger Trump. Behaviors, attire, guest choices, guestures...
I hope Congressional Dems are considering actions and not sitting in suits and silence.
But they definitely need to show up first. Make sure all of the seats that they were elected to hold are occupied. And then make the mass departure while on camera.
If they make enough ruckus, somebody will have them thrown out. If they're going to leave one way or the other, I say they should leave on their own terms.
I think the Democrats are leaving this to the People, and I think they believe Trump and Musk and sycophants will implode. They better step up, Musk will get rid of them.
It's all well and good for the People be involved but those who are supposed to be in the forefront of this fight need to step up. The midterms aren't that far away
Agreed. And then hold a unified press conference. I love Chris Mutphy, but his plan to boycott & then join a MoveOn Zoom call only reaches the people who are already paying attention & in the fight. There needs to be a collective, unified response
It’d be great if all Democrats boycotted the SOTU and held televised ‘every towns hall’ meeting answering questions and addressing everything that Musk and Trump are doing to endanger our nation.
It’s time to take off the gloves and fight back.
We need all major news organizations to stop covering this administration live! We only really need to hear and read facts, no need to let them put on a “show”. Blackout on live coverage!
Every time Trump lies, and there will be many opportunities, I want our Democratic leaders to stand and yell out the truth. They should drown him out. Drive Trump out of the room.
Better if they stay but just turn around and show their backs. All together. Silent protest! ( in my dreams they also raise their middlefinger but thats a bridge to far I guess;)
It would be more impactful if they all donned black attire & held Ukrainian flags. As he enters, they could stand in silence, unfurl their flags, & exit in a unified manner. 😷
I agree however, too many “moderates” are still talking about finding ways to work with Trump and establishment/legacy media sources are still talking about “maintaining decorum”. Democrats need to stop worrying about being the nice guy party.
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That would be great! Maybe each time he lies, one or two could walk out, so by the end of his diatribe on how badly he's been treated and he's the only one who can save us, that side of the aisle is completely empty.
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NO RULES!!
They haven’t taken any action yet. See what happens when you don’t vote? They slither into politics and do nothing except collect healthcare and pensions.
Both sides 😖
us, let us know we “might” be able to move from this.
Dems show up and stand facing away from Trump, towards the back of the room.
Perhaps wearing a t-shirt with info stating how long their parent worked for the taxpayers.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social won't let them.
They should yell a GOP name & say "L. Graham says he's w/ Ukraine behind closed doors"
Each shld say what GOP says privately.
But....
They won't even say who said what in public let alone at SOTU
Then they could each file out to join the protest and give the Democratic response from there.
Like Joe Wilson did to President Barak Obama
magaMyA$$
courageous enough.
Liar
Krasnov
Traitor
Loser
Lame duck president
Musk is your boss
Etc...
They would fuck with his teleprompter, change words, misspell others, and laugh uproariously as he struggles and gets frustrated and pissed off.
Since the Dems won't have the balls to walk out, they should wear Ukrainian colors at the very least.
Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
Attend town hall meetings
letters-boycott-strike-blackouts
#Bluestormrising #resist
SOTU addresses last 70ish minutes.
With 215 dems do THREE walk outs/shout outs per minute.
One at 3 seconds, at 30 seconds, at 45 seconds. Rinse and Repeat.
MAKE A SPECTICAL out of this that the WORLD sees!
1. We are now allied with russia, ammo and weapons shipments have already started; and
2. All members of the Democratic party are enemies of the people.
When he makes the second statement the doors open and feds stream in to make arrests.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48839829
Walk out en masse
Hold a press conference where you deliver FACTS.
Do
Not
Act
Normal
Attempting to Overturn U.S. Presidential Elections✅
Falsifying business records✅
Willful Retention of National Defense Information✅
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice✅
False Statements+Representations✅
Conspiracy to Defraud the USA and...
Word
Out
Of
trump's
oily
disgusting
mouth
Is
A
Lie.
And republicans know it.
And they simply can't abide the principles of our Democracy which insure that a president can not rule.
republicans will not do the job they are required to do and remove a president who has lost his mind.
Good Trouble.
I hope Congressional Dems are considering actions and not sitting in suits and silence.
Good Trouble.
It’s time to take off the gloves and fight back.
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