I got a fundraising email from them yesterday and for giggles I clicked the "volunteer" button instead of "donate" and hoo boy, guess what guys - they only want your fucking money. They hate us otherwise.
If a fraction of the anger directed at Democrats for the shit Republicans do was directed at the party actually responsible for doing that shit, Democrats would never lose another national election.
Schumer attacked his base for an entire year over criticism of a different country but couldnt find this energy to attack Rs. Pelosi kept on talking about, "Good Republicans". Biden called McConnell, "honest". Leadership never takes responsibility for their failures, and always blame others.
Its (past) time to stop talking in terms of the left vs center wings of the party and start talking about those willing to acknowledge the stakes and use power and those who (apparently) absolutely never will.
It doesn’t matter where you claim to stand if you have no will or conviction.
I understand they are in the minority. But every day, they should be either on a podcast or in front of people raising the alarm. They should gum up the works any way they can.
This is like if Civil Rights leaders’ plan was to whine they have no power and constantly beg for donations, while doing literally nothing to find points of leverage or constant messaging to make the change they want.
We have only one party that knows how to commit acts of politics: Republicans.
We also have only one party that knows how to wield power given to them when elected or to flood the zone usurping power to expansively make the change they want: Republicans.
Dems forever fundraise, while then whining about Republicans or using the Parliamentarian as an excuse when elected.
I can’t imagine spending years campaigning to be elected to Congress and then complaining to Axios when I get there that people might disagree with me about some things (assuming they disagree with the groups about tactics). That’s the job!
“I can’t possibly be expected to do my job,” bemoaned MEMBERS OF THE US CONGRESS. Oh good lord. If you don’t like the calls and hate your job, resign and let someone else do it who actually has the stomach to do so! You’re just wasting time and space. 🤦🏻♀️
For those of you who are blaming the Democrats to why we're in this mess in the first place, it makes no sense that you're calling them out on their inaction.
just unbelievable. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social maybe instead of pointing fingers you should be whipping your peers to fall in line. unite or this party may not survive this presidency. get it together!
Crazy ridiculous that the people in a position to represent private citizens would get mad at said citizens for expecting them to do their jobs! Especially bc we’ve watched Repubs block shit for years. Hello SCOTUS nominee of March 2016 being too close to election!!
Things were coming through congress to do something about. Now everything is an executive order bypassing congress all together. You need the majority to introduce legislation to challenge this. Dems as minority are powerless to do anything actionable
So sick of tDemocratic Party and there loser consultants who’ve lost to #Trump twice..You suck..the guts to be upset at the #American people funded groups fighting for us when the Dems are missing in action,dems took billions in campaign donations from us wheres left over cash,join us or get lost✊🏽🇺🇸🗽
I heard Jeffries on an interview with Jon Stewart the other day and he sounded like a thoughtful librarian. He seemed so ill-quipped for the disaster that the last 3 weeks has been.
This photo says it all. A bunch of polite chipmunks announcing they’re really, really mad. They should expect more criticism until they either step up and resist or are primaried.
Indivisible is grassroots so absolutely are attacking Republicans. Indivisible calls for people to call and show up at their Reps offices. So all members are getting it. Reps are our last defense. donny will defy all the courts.
Did you read the reasoning? I'm calling my GOP Senator and Congressmen. Indivisible organized a weekly group protest at his state office.
If you have no idea how Indivisible works and what Indivisible has achieved in the past 8 years, please get the facts before attacking the people who fought back
I've worked my ass off on every single campaign. In 2016, when Dems ignored Hillary voters because she lost, guess who got Dems like Conor Lamb elected? Grassroots and groups like Indivisible. Spare me, seriously. If you think Dems are doing enough RN - fine. Have fun storming the castle.
Where did you see that? The last nationwide zoom call which I was on called for everyone to contact their reps both Dems & Republicans via, phone, email & in person.
Ritchie Torres only knows how to punch left. In a party of useless scolds and do nothings, he stands apart in his intransigence. His district deserves better
"I reject and resent the implication that congressional Democrats are simply standing by passively," said Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.). "I post every other day for Israel, isn't that enough?"
I've always voted for Democrats, but they've been useless for putting up any amount of fight or getting what the people want passed.
Feels like we're always voting for the lesser evil, who gets nothing done.
Jon you do know that Axios, Politico and Semafor are in the business of making the party look useless and are going to use Torres for this, why do their hits for them?
To be fair, we spoke with a Democratic Senator staff person, who explained while they are documenting every call, flooding the office with calls also makes it challenging to service constituents’ requests. (For example, one request buried within 50 calls.) They weren’t complying; just explaining.
Which is why I direct most of my calls to the GOP Reps. They are the ones who need to find their backbone and stand up for all Americans against the hostile takeover. It's their circus
That was the point. It’s not that our Democratic leaders don’t need pressure, but mine already support my positions (on nominees, USAID, etc). I email them. But flood the offices of the GOP. (I email them also.)
“we can’t do anything we’re the minority”
dems in power: “we cant do anything the republicans keep stonewalling us”
dems w a super majority: “we can’t do anything it’s only 2 months”
At this point it would be exceedingly generous of us to think this incompetence is accidental and not collaborative.
they can resent however they want. truth hurts.
if they wouldnt play bicyclist and kick down while bowing upwards, maybe people wouldnt note how useless they are
We must be totally united against Trump, the Republicans and Project 2025. They are reprehensible, anti-democratic and a disgrace to our country. Every Republican in Congress must be voted out!
They can fucking get over it. We looked for someone to tell us what to do, and the party had nothing for us. @indivisible.org stepped up and was ready with a plan.
They have no idea the amount of outrage that exists right now, not just online. I’ve never heard card carrying Democrats talk about the party like this. Even after the Harris and Clinton losses.
MoveOn and Indivisible are not driving this thing, people are.
Well I was alive when voters didn't show up in 2000;and 2016, so I am not about to be lectured to by people who are just now realizing that not supporting Dems in 2024 was pretty stupid.
I’m not giving a dime to any of them until they show they have the strength and ability to lead during a time of constitutional crisis. A lot of groups managed a lot of amazing things while in the minority position. Stop whining. Start resisting. And for the love of god, stop texting me for money.
they are always pissed at someone for trying to lead voters in a different direction than the Democratic hierarchy wants (that might actually - horror of horrors - change the status quo!)
First Bernie, then Warren, then AOC and now Move On and Indivisible
Right? Sorry congress cowards, but Mitch McConnell did exactly one good thing for this country by demonstrating what a functional united opposition looks like.
These assholes are just mad they'll lose their usual brunches with their favorite republican coworkers and lobbyists. They're not like us.
Not sure I’d give McConnell any kudos for his despicable leadership. We are in this nightmare because of his cowardly refusal to convict djt. Yes we can use his moves but fuck him for us having to go there.
The only thing I will ever give Yertle the Turtle credit for was showing me how my representatives SHOULD be fighting for my interests. I don't care how low the low road takes them. They're politicians; that's their job. If they have to paralyze the government to save me from it, then they'd better.
What we’re re up against now can’t be fought by dirty tricks alone. McConnell had the advantage Dems would follow the law. Now there is lawlessness. trump will not follow courts include the Supremes. No one knows what steps we’ll need to take. We can start w/ debt ceiling/budget shutdown. Then what?
McConnell used every tool available to him when the Republicans had an even smaller minority than Dems have now to try to block everything Obama tried to do. Dems are playing dead. McConnell knows how to politic, and Schumer is fucking awful at it. Optics and norms don't fucking matter right now.
Do you understand that McConnell was also the Senate Minority Leader for many years and kept his party in lockstep, delaying and obstructing absolutely everything he could? Do you understand that it's fairly pointless to act like a smug prick when you don't know what you're fucking talking about?
Here is a chart of each Senate Majority Leader's terms. If progressive and other voters want different outcomes, they have to vote in every election and they don't.https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/parties-leadership/majority-minority-leaders.htm
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It's the shitlib dem politicians who would rather roll over and do less than nothing.
It doesn’t matter where you claim to stand if you have no will or conviction.
We have only one party that knows how to commit acts of politics: Republicans.
And if I were looking for an Indivisible protest of a Republican, where would those be?
Dems forever fundraise, while then whining about Republicans or using the Parliamentarian as an excuse when elected.
They are worse than useless when they dodge accountability.
I feel like if people dont see it yet they never will
And they're counting on that, still.
"Mueller has him now"
"He'll go to jail for the coup"
"Jack Smith will send him to prison for sure" etc etc.
Nobody believes there is a Sekret Plan behind the scenes anymore.
Now it's put up or shut up, guys.
My only point is that this moment may call for a different kind of public presentation for one of the leaders of the opposition party.
@repkamlagerdove.bsky.social
They are actively refusing to protest Republicans.
If you have no idea how Indivisible works and what Indivisible has achieved in the past 8 years, please get the facts before attacking the people who fought back
But why look when you can look away?
My favorite part of the 'grassroots' is when they get mad about Democrats fundraising, as if they don't fundraise.
How about one for Nicolle Mallitokis or Claudia Tenney?
Phone calls are just phone calls.
Feels like we're always voting for the lesser evil, who gets nothing done.
The worst of the worst of the worst
If they are documenting every call, then they absolutely know whether they are pressing constituent assistance issues, or,’get off your ass’ calls.
This isn’t difficult. Every office or business with customers handles this. Give me a break.
dems in power: “we cant do anything the republicans keep stonewalling us”
dems w a super majority: “we can’t do anything it’s only 2 months”
At this point it would be exceedingly generous of us to think this incompetence is accidental and not collaborative.
if they wouldnt play bicyclist and kick down while bowing upwards, maybe people wouldnt note how useless they are
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Republicans are the majority.
Are you kidding me? Are they hoping never to be reelected?
What TF is wrong with them?
MoveOn and Indivisible are not driving this thing, people are.
A Tea Party-esque reckoning is coming.
MoveOn has been around for 25 years. What has MoveOn accomplished?
I always voted, and the people who didn't don't get to lecture those of us who get to the polls.
Sorry to pierce your high dudgeon.
Do you really think the people that are calling congressional leaders and protesting in DC didn’t vote?
You are arguing with a straw man.
I think people didn't vote, or voted Third Party, or Uncommitted and that's why Harris got fewer votes.
I think people convinced themselves it was a protest vote.
Not a bunch of people who didn’t vote in 2024. The base.
Black women are the base. Jewish voters are the base. College educated women who voted for Harris are the base.
People who don't vote consistently are not the base.
First Bernie, then Warren, then AOC and now Move On and Indivisible
These assholes are just mad they'll lose their usual brunches with their favorite republican coworkers and lobbyists. They're not like us.
Republicans are evil bastards. Democrats are weak cowards.
Do you understand how majorities work?
If you missed my point about McConnell having a majority, that's a YOU problem.