Democrats in the congressional minority have some power: delaying or stopping bad legislation, speaking out, etc. But if you’re angry that Congress isn’t doing anything to respond to unconstitutional Executive actions, anger at democrats is misplaced. (Thread) - ThreadSky

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social • 4 days ago

Democrats in the congressional minority have some power: delaying or stopping bad legislation, speaking out, etc. But if you’re angry that Congress isn’t doing anything to respond to unconstitutional Executive actions, anger at democrats is misplaced. (Thread)

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ginammasullo.bsky.social•4 days ago

You are correct that blame lands squarely on the GOP.

But the nation is on fire & we need to do anything to save it.

Dems should be doing more to educate their constituents and the wider populace of what is going on. We need opposition energy or we will lose our democracy.

saintbridge.bsky.social•4 days ago

Democrats failed to clear the lowest bar in electrical history. This is on them now. And they're acting shocked like this plan wasn't published for all to see. I don't expect anything constructive to come from them. We're on our own now.

smburn.bsky.social•4 days ago

We need Kamala back to lead the prosecution of Elon in the media. We look pathetic as our minority cannot even agree on voting no. Seriously, our leadership is just as complicit for not being united. We wanted Kamala and now, people are like well, where is she.

This is dang

yupanothermaria.bsky.social•4 days ago

Maybe the Republicans have playbooks

oneserenitynow.bsky.social•4 days ago

He’s not wrong. We’re all frustrated, BUT NONE of this happens without the GOPs blessings. What I don’t get is the MORE power they give Shitler, the LESS power Congress OR SCOTUS has and EVERYONE knows what happens when dictators don’t need underlings. The GOP is sealing their own fate. #ETTD

muddlehead.bsky.social•4 days ago

Disagree. Speak out Democrats about what is happening

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

We don’t disagree. They should absolutely be speaking out—and they are doing so. But the power to stop the executive actions, if it exists in Congress, lies with the party holding the majority.

michelebella77.bsky.social•4 days ago

We need to push both sides of the aisle. Encourage Democrats to be MUCH more forceful and voice our anger at Republicans/MAGA for their fealty and their conspiring with Trump to tear down democracy. Republicans should be hearing from us every day. They need to feel the pain they've caused the world.

gpadini.bsky.social•4 days ago

They lost the Senate & the House & the Presidency. I think we are in point.

moonshinegnomie.bsky.social•4 days ago

The dems should demand the cancellation of every contract with musk during budget talks. And if the gop says no then shut it all down.

jikiteejones.bsky.social•4 days ago

Any Senator can throw a wrench into the works of the senate like tuberville did and should when it's necessary

rotterdamvvg.bsky.social•4 days ago

That was well said. The midterms will be our chance to get the Democrats back in the majority. We need to empower them to stop the maga trainwreck. They are holding the line with what they have.

bambooshooti.bsky.social•4 days ago

Thank you for this, Jeff. It's easy to begin eating our own out of frustration, but that's always counterproductive and especially so now.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes. We should of course continue to participate and push the Democratic Party. But we can’t let those who bear the blame for where we are now skate while we tear down those who want to help us move forward.

ginammasullo.bsky.social•4 days ago

Get your pint but Democrats need to stop handwringing that “it’s not our fault” and get busy. The nation is on fire. We need leadership, not excuses.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

I absolutely agree that democrats need to do all they can here.

bluepaisley.bsky.social•4 days ago

Meanwhile, Kevin Volk an AZ state dem rep is pushing for the word--"howdy"--to become the state's official welcoming word. That is a MTG vibe. Dems need to get their heads out of the sand.

accountabilabuddy.bsky.social•4 days ago

It was, in the end, Biden who violated his oath of office and handed power to someone the constitution explicitly forbids from having it.

We can (and should) blame plenty of other people along the way. The corrupt and decaying system; the voters; the Republicans.

But the Dems do not get a pass.

sewido.bsky.social•4 days ago

I don't blame Mr Biden, there was very little he could have done. Start an insurrection like trump did in 2020? I don't think so, it would have been bloodier and crazier than 2020. Imagine trying to not turn the presidency over trump.

accountabilabuddy.bsky.social•4 days ago

Weirdly enough it isn't my job to decide exactly *how* he was supposed to uphold his oath.

I just know he didn't, and as a result the republic is dead. Thousands of people are going to die from this illegitimate regime's incompetence and malice.

sewido.bsky.social•4 days ago

You are probably right that people are going to die but I think thousands is being conservative. I have always heard there is power in numbers. We need to unite and get a plan. I have never seen this much unrest going on. Fight with all your might.

soinso.bsky.social•4 days ago

Explain Biden’s violation to his oath of office.

accountabilabuddy.bsky.social•4 days ago

The 14th amendment prohibited him from handing power to someone disqualified from office.

His oath required him to defend the constitution from "all enemies, foreign and domestic" as well as faithfully executing the laws (of which the 14th amendment is one).

soinso.bsky.social•4 days ago

DOGE was a renaming of an office in OMB charged with upgrading tech. Naming Musk a special employee would have required Senate approval. The Senate acquitted 🍊💩, I hold them responsible

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’ll agree there isn’t a pass here, for anyone. Biden was never going to throw out the constitution to save it, and I don’t agree that he should have done so.

accountabilabuddy.bsky.social•4 days ago

Instead, throwing out the constitution was what the whole system did.

I think we'll find it doesn't come back.

soinso.bsky.social•4 days ago

The Rs are afraid of 🍊💩 base.

soinso.bsky.social•4 days ago

They could have stopped him when the house impeached him. The Senate would not convict. I think this is why the SCOTUS sided with 🍊💩 over Colorado.

krazy-kat.bsky.social•3 days ago

No its not

dexterdonna.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hear! Hear! I’m listening to a podcast at the moment with former republicans and all they want to do is say “democrats need to do this or that.” Ignore the republican cowards who control our government now.

gomerlou.bsky.social•4 days ago

Or ALL THE DAMNED GOP WHO RAN AWAY...ROB PORTMAN, BEN SASSE, NIKKI HALEY, CHRIS CHRISTIE, ETC.
WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY?

erintruth.bsky.social•4 days ago

Pretty quiet since Jan 20th... aren't they? They KNOW Donny and Elon are messing up... BIG time! 🤬

dexterdonna.bsky.social•4 days ago

As a graduate of University of Florida, i have a special dislike for Ken Sasse—i actually told someone today that don’t want to claim that degree anymore.

dfallo.bsky.social•4 days ago

36% of America didn't vote.
America has bad legislation because...
We The People vote for Theater for Profit Politicians.
We The People are complicit & do not VOTE.
We The People must stand together UNITED & reject every investigation & lie they tell of our Dem communicators-invest & vote 2026.

blake105.bsky.social•4 days ago

💯

pizzasquirrel08.bsky.social•4 days ago

Perfect post. No notes.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes.

ladycross.bsky.social•4 days ago

I agree. I also know that many Dems are trying and have become more visible. But I still feel like we don't have a cohesive plan for when/if the Felon decides to ignore the courts.

anonmrbear.bsky.social•4 days ago

Dems understand we are the minority. There is just no organized resistance from the party. But it’s ok, the people are organizing themselves. Plan to primary out these Dems who are not doing anything.

julie3500.bsky.social•4 days ago

Agree! Point out and shame the republicans. Show them how they are hurting their constituents.

ginammasullo.bsky.social•4 days ago

But the problem is they don’t care. They want this. It’s not fair, but Dems are our only hope. I call my GOP reps daily but they don’t even respond. Dems need to stop talking about “it’s not our fault” and start uniting people.

drcarol.bsky.social•4 days ago

People need to take to the streets. Fight back, don’t just whine that somebody needs to do something.

ginammasullo.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’m not just whining. I have protesters dozens of times since Trump’s first term. I have canvassed and phone banked. Dems need to step up. It’s literally their job. Their reluctance may cost us democracy. And I’m not kidding. A few Dems are doing a lot, but they need to unite & lead.

drcarol.bsky.social•3 days ago

Sorry, me too. Spent every weekend canvassing in Pa, at every event I can and as OB/ Gyn doc working with groups protecting women’s rights and
Providing free care. I guess my patients daily stories and fears inspire me so I don’t need leaders, but wouldn’t mind them. Schumer is a Zionist old turnip.

drcarol.bsky.social•4 days ago

They don’t care. They have no souls. They must be eradicated

aliana11.bsky.social•4 days ago

Democrats lost their backbone when Nancy Pelosi stepped down as leader.

letthemeatbrioche.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is an organized attempt at overthrowing the United States government.

Power rests with the people and this violates rights of many American citizens.

https://www.usa.gov/government-agency-complaints

https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Organized-crime

letthemeatbrioche.bsky.social•4 days ago

In 2020 the number of eligible voters in the US was over 231 million people.

According to the Associated Press as of 02/13/2025, 06:20, Donald Trump received 77,303,563 total votes in the 2024 presidential election (Allegedly).

The population of the US is over 346,573,585 people as of 02/13/25.

letthemeatbrioche.bsky.social•4 days ago

https://www.usa.gov/government-agency-complaints

beachdays.bsky.social•4 days ago

Sitting this because I want to save it and I can't figure out how

beachdays.bsky.social•4 days ago

Truth

fionnmunk.bsky.social•4 days ago

So, I guess there's really no point in having an opposition party.

factsnotprops.bsky.social•4 days ago

I think most Democracy lovers are looking at it as necessary priming (kind of like priming your snowblower before you start it up).

hunnybun100.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is a bunch of excuses to manage voters instead of doing more. Most of our elected representatives are lazy, incompetent, bad politicians or all three

https://bsky.app/profile/hunnybun100.bsky.social/post/3lifv4acvy22x

hunnybun100.bsky.social•4 days ago

The strategy of chastising the base to tamp down criticism is a perfect example of everything that’s wrong. Voters aren’t required to conform to what politicians want. They should be leaders not poll approved automatons. It was a holiday today. Where were our senators & reps?

hunnybun100.bsky.social•4 days ago

The opponent is marching down the field and our team has players telling us not to boo while they wait for a fumble. That’s not a team that knows how to win. We need new players.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’m not making excuses; I’m saying don’t direct the anger at those out of power that should more accurately point to those in power.

And by all means direct energy to finding people who can win and will fight for us. I agree we can do better in many cases.

hunnybun100.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes we are doing both.

walnutstwhip.bsky.social•4 days ago

Excellent and much appreciated summary, Jeff. I know I’ve misplaced some anger towards the Democrats. I agree we all need to amp up the engagement with Republicans and start holding their feet to the fire. Protest and make them hold town halls. Make them answer for Trump. The tide will turn.

seitzbg.salty.house•4 days ago

The anger belongs with voters

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

Not wrong. I hope we can wake more of them up.

seitzbg.salty.house•4 days ago

Indeed

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

The Republican Party has enabled Trump for well over a decade. McCain and Romney—two decent men—failed to beat Obama in part because GOP ideas can’t carry the nation. The GOP chose to respond by leaning into racism and lies, tactics that fit Trump all too well.

theouroboros36.bsky.social•4 days ago

Anything for raw ambition & power, no matter how extreme.

vrobert09.bsky.social•4 days ago

Excellent point.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

In 2015, the GOP could have stopped him before he got going. It didn’t, because his hate-fueled politics struck a chord with a part of the Republican base that should have remained in the dark corners. And one by one, they bowed.

blossombenson.bsky.social•4 days ago

The people who unleashed Trump upon us saw the way a specific subset of the right responded to him. They thought he could be a useful idiot to keep them all in power. They just needed to keep him under control.

Ooopsies...

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

One subset is getting exactly what they hoped from him. But yeah, many others thought—despite all evidence we have ever seen—that they could rein him in. 🤦‍♂️

thisaintright.bsky.social•4 days ago

They’re on a mission from god*

* a god no true Christian would recognise and Jesus would piss on.

thisaintright.bsky.social•4 days ago

A few extra pics well off topic 😂😜🇲🇽🌮

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

I enjoyed them, though!

thisaintright.bsky.social•4 days ago

Excellent!

robin-d-frazier.bsky.social•4 days ago

It all started with Nixon. The racism seed was planted. "Southern Strategy"

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

In 2020, the election lies were obvious; they failed in every court, because there was no evidence to support them. And on January 6, 2021, we all saw the attack on the Capitol, and Trump’s inaction for over three hours. Again, an opportunity to move from Trump. They did not.

northender480.bsky.social•4 days ago

I will never understand how most trials involving Trump ended up never being prosecuted. I read enough to understand how effective were his tactics of delay, delay, delay. But could the prosecutors not have changed their strategy in response?

northender480.bsky.social•4 days ago

Especially Garland. As a Canuck, I am hesitate to criticize a system of justice of which I have only limited understanding. But now with T 2.0, we are affected. My family and livelihood are affected with tariffs and counter-tariffs.

And for the 1st time in my life, I fear US military might.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

I am sorry our mess is creating those problems for you and yours too. Garland would have been a good Supreme Court justice; he was not the right Attorney General to meet that moment.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

There were some options, including earlier action and not filing the documents case in Florida, but our legal system is not designed to move quickly. Those appeals options were always going to drag it out.

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

Project 2025 was released in April of 2022. The main aspects of the plan all found reflections in Trump’s openly-stated platform. But the GOP did not reject it, and apparently did not plan for any response. Its rush to power was more important than constitutional principles.

rachel3r.bsky.social•4 days ago

My frustration with the dems is that they had this plan for years and do not seem to have a strategic response (still).

rklantian.bsky.social•4 days ago

Americans should rally around Project 26, focused on destruction of the Republican majority in the House and reduction of Republican majority in the Senate. Plus vivid campaign on Hands Off Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Stand our ground!

lifeisok4me.bsky.social•4 days ago

Here’s some insight for those who, unlike me, refused to read all 922pp to see the 💩show we were headed for if they won.

https://www.25and.me/

littlejimmy115.bsky.social•4 days ago

Project 2025 begins with its authors (one of whom stepped down last month) boasting of the Heritage Foundation’s 1981 publication “The Mandate for Leadership,” which helped shape the Reagan administration’s policy framework.

The genesis of all this....

faithern.bsky.social•4 days ago

The Heritage Foundation’s plan

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

So now, here we are. And while democrats can and should fight, congressional action must include leadership from the party with majorities in both houses. The GOP owns this moment, and we should be screaming at every Rep and Senator in that party to defend the Constitution.

kokojo66.bsky.social•4 days ago

We want you all to speak out forcefully every damn day. Speak to we the people. Point out exactly what they’re doing every. Damn. Day.

drcarol.bsky.social•4 days ago

If they r maga gop there are no brains or souls to scream at. Its time to eradicate them from our communities. Boycott. Name and dox. Shun them. Drive them back into the dank fetid holes they crawled out of.

cavepainter.bsky.social•4 days ago

EXACTLY

blake105.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes. But the GOP - sees no upside to stopping him because he sadly represents their voters who keep them in power. After 10 years, with only one exception (2020), he’s won. And Goddamn he won the popular vote in 2024.

Maybe the US electorate wants this shit show.

computerblue.bsky.social•4 days ago

📌

floofmcgoof.bsky.social•4 days ago

A very good reminder as to where our angry energy needs to be focused. I find myself angry at both sides of late, even when I know it’s just one party who is at fault. Thanks, Jeff.

karenlynncat.bsky.social•4 days ago

You’re right for the most part, although Dems have not done enough with their power to lock in reforms.

How are supposed to scream at Rs if we live in red states? They won’t take calls seriously from out of state zip codes.

distractible.bsky.social•4 days ago

Republicans in Congress have entirely abdicated their job responsibilities. They care fuck-all about the Constitution. I promise you they will not be moved.

vrobert09.bsky.social•4 days ago

Dems should also be out there making sure Republicans own every disaster and debacle. They need a unified voice that continually points back to GOP leadership and policies.

by-mhrudolph.bsky.social•4 days ago

And every R at every city, county, state leg, in the tradition of the TeaParty -- however alien this feels, it's easier than fighting in the streets...because he WILL provoke violence.

laurenraerae.bsky.social•4 days ago

I understand Dems don’t have big power, but they are not using what they do have. The GOP messed up Dem stuff when they were the minority in every institution, and I demand that from the Dems now.

cmdr-bonehead.bsky.social•4 days ago

EVERYTHING that is happening now has to be blamed on/owned by the Republicans. They are the ones doing it, and they are the ones who can stop it.

jillbdo.bsky.social•4 days ago

We, Democrats should be investigating, questioning the validity of and recounting the votes.

livefree58.bsky.social•4 days ago

Ours wont answer his phone, and it was a topic at the protest today. We started calling him out by name.

michellesidles.bsky.social•4 days ago

I call my Republican Representative almost daily imploring him to retake his Congressional Authority.

mstitanic1990.bsky.social•4 days ago

Dems can and should fight but most ain't gonna do a fucking thing beyond give pretty, fancy speeches. They ain't gonna hold Trump accountable, they're gonna keep losing elections now that this has happened.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ztWd4x9PLM

steve1970peng.bsky.social•4 days ago

600,000,000 Guns
170,000,000 🇺🇸 Men

2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms in Case of
Tyrannical Government

1,000’s Kids Shot by 🇺🇸 Men
Thoughts and Prayers

Tyrannical Gvmt Shoots Back
🇺🇸 Men: Crickets

Fascism Arrives in 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Men: Crickets

Superbowl & Daytona
🇺🇸 Men: Watching like they are on Heroin

steve1970peng.bsky.social•4 days ago

Is it accurate?

jeffroushwriting.bsky.social•4 days ago

Distressingly so. Some have of course spoken out; some have fought for change. But to this point, the results and sustaining of those fights have been disappointing.

steve1970peng.bsky.social•4 days ago

Fact

callendergirl.bsky.social•4 days ago

Well said.

mstitanic1990.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hardly. They had the opportunity to stop this on January 6th. And they either refused or failed.

meandyou22.bsky.social•4 days ago

I will continue asking more from the Democrats because holding them accountable should be our goal. I will not give into the notion that just because they have a D after their name means they’re working for us because some aren’t and it shows. We need new Dem leadership, it’s time.

meandyou22.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is what being a leader looks like

phluphe1.bsky.social•4 days ago

Every single idiot denigrating Democrats is gleefully feeding the GOP demons who delight in denigrating Democrats as they work to destroy our Democracy . . .

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