Here’s what Democrats should do: Oppose. Oppose all of it. In every way. Anything less is compliance. I don’t want to hear the mealy mouthed excuses. - ThreadSky

owillis.bsky.social • 28 days ago

Here’s what Democrats should do: Oppose. Oppose all of it. In every way. Anything less is compliance. I don’t want to hear the mealy mouthed excuses.

Reposted from Oliver Willis

I’ll believe it when they actually do something cause they’re still approving his nominees

Comments

dynomoose.bsky.social•28 days ago

Not just oppose, but loudly oppose.

figsdee.bsky.social•28 days ago

In agreement. These are the people we’ll vote out (if we get to vote) cuz, we’re not playing.

lmarson05.bsky.social•28 days ago

Absolutely true. This is what Republicans do.

The purpose of an opposition is to oppose.

tricianolfi.bsky.social•28 days ago

I agree but they won’t. They are drowning in analysis paralysis which, once again, will lead to inaction or just doing the same thing over and over again. We need a #thirdparty

iamysc.bsky.social•28 days ago

No more “ we are party of norms and traditions” , voters dont care. I still havent seen any shift in Dems communication style . Flood the zone . Go on Rogan and Fox…..

sholmes.route-fu.net•28 days ago

Bingo, a problem that Democrats have is the desire to appear as the adult in the room. Too much respect for process and procedure and not enough fight.

They need to obstruct everything Trump wants to do, just as Republicans did under Biden and Obama.

And don't let them set the narrative either.

lgaud.bsky.social•28 days ago

What did the republicans do when they were out of power? They put a stick in every wheel, refused to cooperate and slowed down or stopped every process all the while crying about it loudly. DO THAT YOU MORONS.

cmillichamp.bsky.social•28 days ago

But they still need a couple of politicians to act like they're 'considering and open' to passing the bill. Of course they always pull the rug out and vote with their party. You know, call it the Peanuts play. And it generates lots of media attention.

czarreed.bsky.social•28 days ago

But… norms!!!

cpcflyfishing.bsky.social•28 days ago

It appears just enough Dems get paid off by the rich to get nominations passed

eddenis1.bsky.social•28 days ago

Do you think septuagenarian and octogenarian sclerotic politician institutionalists have what it takes to defeat the "delete the federal government" forces?

hutchymon.bsky.social•28 days ago

They're surrendering early, hoping for mercy

docnebula.bsky.social•28 days ago

Absolutely. Well said. Fucking Vichy Democrats.

parentingaspath.bsky.social•28 days ago

Did you see Schumer talked them out of opposition yesterday?

rycarson.bsky.social•28 days ago

The Senate should be shut down. Deny unanimous consent; demand quorum calls, cloture votes on everything.

michaelpipich.bsky.social•28 days ago

Absolutely! They should McConnell everything, because after all, there's an election coming up, and we should let the American people decide, and blah blah blah. Time to turn the tables.

averygoodyear.bsky.social•28 days ago

"But they don't have the numb--" That doesn't mean you gleefully go along with whatever the majority wants, you spineless bastards.

theglassisempty.bsky.social•28 days ago

I’m in the UK so not fully on top of things in the US but I see virtually no sign of Democrat push back on Trump’s excesses so far.

blahpers.bsky.social•28 days ago

That's because Democratic leadership largely agrees with him

czmor.bsky.social•28 days ago

Resist everything. Be on every platform saying “they’re going to cut Medicaid, school lunches, meals on wheels, etc.” Doesn’t matter if it happens or not. They’ll have to say it for 4 years for the message to get through.

desperatemarlas.bsky.social•28 days ago

They're paid by the same people as the Republicans which may cause a slight issue

hans-burton.bsky.social•28 days ago

Dear “none of the above” voters, I’m sorry, Wut?

edgaillard.bsky.social•28 days ago

The duty of the opposition is to oppose. -Benjamin Disraeli

jeanmoulin4ever.bsky.social•28 days ago

The only way to break trumps hold over the MAGAts is if his policies screw them over. Let him do what he wants and sit back and say “told you so”

nurses2025.bsky.social•28 days ago

So sad how many disengaged Americans are out there. That's depressing.
Most people in my own family are weary of my angst.

conmcn.bsky.social•28 days ago

Recount

hydrocycler.bsky.social•28 days ago

We need to write and call them at least once a week to encourage them to do that so they know we’re behind them

mogrianne.bsky.social•28 days ago

agree Dems need to be fierce now!

sgtgranny.bsky.social•28 days ago

They need fire - from more than Jamie Raskin.

fates-and-furies.bsky.social•28 days ago

Gonna bring this message to Merkley's town hall this weekend.

zetm.bsky.social•28 days ago

Jasmine Crockett is the future of the Democratic Party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkQ82cz2vMI

tripoley1966.bsky.social•28 days ago

Plus THEY own everything if we do that.

vtmama.bsky.social•28 days ago

I called my Vermont reps and rambled just that... say NO to everything. Block anything and all.

ttibitz.bsky.social•28 days ago

I often wondered if I was the asshole while screaming about Reagan, W and trump. I now know I was not.

hmchef.bsky.social•28 days ago

They need to get loud. The old adage “squeaky wheel gets the grease” is how he won. He preaches and gets loud. Dems continue to practice politics like they have for 50 yrs., doesn’t work. Get loud stand up and out. Go everywhere. Be on all shows & pod casts. Don’t stop. Go where the yg voters are.

hmchef.bsky.social•28 days ago

And flood digital platforms.

blahpers.bsky.social•28 days ago

But our esteemed House Democratic leader Mr. Jeffries told us that we have to focus only on the important stuff, like *checks notes* border security

travlinblues.bsky.social•28 days ago

They need to take on Mitch McConnells scorched earth policy that was used against Obama. Oppose every single thing they propose. Don’t give them any wins. Period.

jotis413.bsky.social•28 days ago

100% this

alisonola.bsky.social•28 days ago

Somebody needs to tell Charlie Brown that Lucy aint ever gonna let him kick that football

youlikeraisins.bsky.social•28 days ago

Yes yes. If tuberville can figure out how to do it, Dems can. Dems need to act like we have a crisis because we do.

sparkylia.bsky.social•28 days ago

But they are the minority….. give me a break. Grow a spine and oppose all of it.

gertruxe.bsky.social•28 days ago

What they should, but not what they will do. Turns out that Americans are quite ok with a white supremacist christian nationalist government. Democrat Senate votes have confirmed this. American tolerance for human suffering, quite high.

admom.bsky.social•28 days ago

Agreed

muldoonicus.bsky.social•28 days ago

How do they stop they are the minority

pauletteparis1.bsky.social•28 days ago

#IAmTheOpposition 👊

harris51.bsky.social•28 days ago

@rubengallego.bsky.social this is the message you should be sending

sporkupine.bsky.social•28 days ago

Every vote should be 47 dems saying NO

farmboy-prog.bsky.social•28 days ago

Tough call. Didn’t the country vote for this? Shouldn’t the country and MAGA voters actually feel the consequences of their votes? If Dems always stop the consequences when will the voters get some education and understand what they are voting for?

joseph-yossarian.bsky.social•28 days ago

How’s that going high when they go low thingy working out for the Democrats?

Seeing much sign of breakthrough with it yet?

braddeltan.bsky.social•28 days ago

They won't. God fucking dammit will you STOP PRETENDING THE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO CHANGE?!?

Read more @sarahkendzior.bsky.social before you post shit like this. You look dumb. Seriously. You look like you're the sucker at the poker table.

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trexpaine.bsky.social•28 days ago

No on everything he does!

michaelscottgary.bsky.social•28 days ago

Could have elected Green Party candidates the past few years and avoided this fuckery.

r5-to-philly.bsky.social•28 days ago

What Senate candidate had a remotely plausible case?

michaelscottgary.bsky.social•26 days ago

Just keep voting for the same Democrats & Republicans to maintain the status quo.

r5-to-philly.bsky.social•26 days ago

Deflection noted

https://bsky.app/profile/r5-to-philly.bsky.social/post/3lguzj5dwzs2e

michaelscottgary.bsky.social•28 days ago

It's a Duopoly Scam.
Also known as the Uniparty of Congress.
Bipartisan nefarious fuckery.

ravenna321.bsky.social•28 days ago

Yes! Do what he's doing, throw everything at the wall opposition-wise

jr-fellow.bsky.social•28 days ago

Dems are afraid of a preachy NYT or WaPo column saying they aren’t conciliatory enough. Seriously.

genxrants.bsky.social•28 days ago

That’s fine. This voter intends on sending them back home where they can hide under their beds and feel safe.

johnlam.bsky.social•28 days ago

“All of it” spreads strategy too thin. Textbook opposition politics in the age of lawfare is tantamount to argument versus bombs. Sure, words count, but needs more. Dems have ill-prepared to counter Project 2025, despite open public development, leaving us reacting instead of chess on another level.

r5-to-philly.bsky.social•28 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/r5-to-philly.bsky.social/post/3lgtc3nh3rc2n

yvettejr718.bsky.social•28 days ago

I don’t understand WHY! I find that INFURIATING!

wandererbyname.bsky.social•28 days ago

Call your representatives every day and talk for 1 minutes about an issue. Repeat daily.

Dems have a lot of tools they can use to limit floor time for debate, opposing picks, and just actually loudly messaging together. They are 100% rolling over like they wanted this it's sad

blahpers.bsky.social•28 days ago

Can't roll over in the face of fascists if you agreed with the fascists in the first place *rollsafe*

viewofpigeons.bsky.social•28 days ago

And block, and be obstructive, and cause good trouble.

chiefjoer.bsky.social•28 days ago

The George McFly party? Not holding out much hope.

owillis.bsky.social•28 days ago

“But we have to show bipartis—“

Shut the fuck up. Oppose.

eyesontheright.bsky.social•28 days ago

YES FOR GOD'S SAKE, THANK YOU

gregb.bsky.social•28 days ago

Oh hell yes. Instant meme

blandphilosophy.bsky.social•28 days ago

How about you bipartis these nuts, Chuck?

betelgeuse.bsky.social•28 days ago

Let’s hope.

dsgrntldidealist.bsky.social•28 days ago

That has been the theme of my daily calls to my senators. I’m one of those suburban moms and I guarantee that NONE of us give a damn about reaching across the aisle anymore considering all it gets us is a stab in the back.