starting to genuinely believe democrats are sabotaging us not just by working with and for the fascists, but by giving us the smallest glimmer of hope and then pulling the rug out from under us
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He wanted to break Strom's record. Hell, at least Strom was filibustering to achieve something. That bought-and-paid-for asshole did it just for the publicity.
I know. It's an easy job. If it's republican, you vote no. A child could do it. Was he a felon. I do not agree with putting felons on the payroll of the taxpayers. No.
They could, if they were performed as interruptions to the actual votes, and in conjunction with things like denying unanimous consent for quick vote procedures.
Cory Booker's televised political theater performance was nothing more than an egotistical stunt. Charles Kushner, a wealthy New Jersey constituent, generously rewards political favors. 💰
@democrats.senate.gov @democrats.org wanted to remind us how shit they are this week.
Aside for democrats: But we don’t need that many reminders you guys, cool it. We know that you only stand up for your pockets.
They are just playing us. They really think we're stupid and gullible, and judging from all the praise Cory Booker got for his fake filibuster (no legislation involved), they are mostly right. So many gullible people on our side.
They know we have no legitimate options because they’ve worked tirelessly for generations to remove the possibility of legitimate options. Even the non-stupid & non-gullible votes have no one to vote for. Most people don’t bother to vote, some is apathy but some is a practical understanding.
Yep. All Dems feel they have to do is kick back with their feet up and they're slotted in every "not-Republican" choice. They'll campaign on going back to January 20, 2025, offer absolutely no material change, and dipshit liberal voters will love them for it.
They are so obvious with their performative resistance. They know that so many voters are low information voters, and that they will only ever seen the headlines, and won't even know about which way they voted.
He didn't even call for quorum so it was a speech and not a filibuster. He didn't even filibuster correctly. It was a moment of overwhelming ego for him.
There was no point besides self-promotion, he wasnt even filibustering any actual thing. Imagine being in congress right now and you cant find any real legislation or process to commit to filibustering
Now the person who holds a record for the longest filibuster in US congressional history, during modern history's most lawless overreaching authoritarian administration, will be remembered for "filibustering" nothing that was actually happening, no bill, no appointment
Okay, valid. But it really should be remembered that the prior record holder was a virulent racist and the record breaker was a Black man. That's not nothing. (Wish it was more something but still...)
The first question people will have is "what was he filibustering?" and that is always what the answer will be: nothing was actually happening, nothing of any importance was prevented from moving forward, and he's comfortable with that
The fact that @booker.senate.gov woke up after stabbing his constituents and Americans in the back, and decided to post a video of Jenifer Lewis is telling. Dude doesn't give a fuck.
There has never been a more perfect encapsulation of the modern democratic party than someone doing a 25-hour filibuster when there weren't any bills up for a vote and then immediately, as in like within the hour, giving consent to the next fascist nominee.
Sherry instead, what is the solution you’re offering? I’ve said many times (and THIS is the week to do it) for Dems to gather together with leaders like Pritzker, Walz, O’Rourke and Hogg. We need to gather at least 5 million or more and surround the Capitol and stop this evil bill from passing.
‼️ I'm also feeling....taxation without representation. We the People should stop paying federal taxes. Full fucking stop. I don't condone this shit and my money shouldn't either 🙄🤷🏼 #FederalTaxBoycott
Just another phoney in Congress getting rich off our tax dollars and illegal stock tips. Continuously running for office. It's a good gig, it pays well. You become a rich celebrity who people on social media will worship.
At what point do we just go "fuck this shit" and start supporting or making a 3rd party bc the stupid self defeating nature of the democrats seems to be baked in too deep
It just sucks that the two major parties both support genocide in Gaza, unlimited cryptocurrency and AI, fossil fuels, a patchwork/for-profit health system, Citizens United, and…and…Neither major party represents us.
I imagine Booker thought he could raise his public profile enough that if Schumer was forced to step down as minority leader (for rubber stamping that fascist agenda) he could get voted in.
Either they think they can conquer the USA or they’re really stupid.
Any business Drumpf involves himself fails spectacularly!
He has the dark touch of failure. He had to cheat to ‘win’ in 2016 and 2024.
He is a monster.
Booker did in fact vote to confirm Kushner's father, who was convicted. "Misinformation" is not just "facts you don't like." You're the one being dishonest here.
I have been looking for anl specific answer to why Booker voted with the enemy, and you also have not answered the question.
Can you tell us what he was doing to help with the fight?
He said he was grateful Kushner helped drum up support for a bill back in Trump's first term. The nom was gonna pass anyway, so his vote was a throw away.
Kushner was literally put in jail for corruption *by Chris Christie* who has exactly one quarter of a scruple, but still did his job.
Just asking Booker to do the same.
Both parties take Corp money they both created this mess and they've managed to blame it on the ppl when the ppl have no say in what they do behind closed doors.
https://youtu.be/-QyqP0KQ4aQ?si=vDzoE-pMRHwZOnt3
DT & JD Vance policies has caused W farmers 2lose their farm. JD has a company that buys farm taken by the govt thievery & now JD is giving them to african refugees along w tons of benefit DT's taken from Americans to give to them.
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I feel betrayed nearly every single day by the party I donated to, campaigned for and defended. It's heartbreaking 💔 and also infuriating😡
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https://theintercept.com/2017/01/12/cory-booker-joins-senate-republicans-to-kill-measure-to-import-cheaper-medicine-from-canada/
Imagine the government only being able to pass 1 law a week. Or less.
And during the delays the people in Congress are collecting names of Gestapo agents and such.
Aside for democrats: But we don’t need that many reminders you guys, cool it. We know that you only stand up for your pockets.
SHAME
Full stop.
they are playing good cop/bad cop....but both are still cops.
It accomplished fuck all anyway.
Dems are just as culpable. This didn’t happen in the last 8 years, this has been decades of dismantling the under pinnings.
“Hero”
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f that spotlight marathon
Politics has always been Hollywood for ugly souls
He just spent 100% of that political capital with one ridiculous vote.
#EndFascists #EndOligarchs #EndNeoliberals
We can trust him!
Any business Drumpf involves himself fails spectacularly!
He has the dark touch of failure. He had to cheat to ‘win’ in 2016 and 2024.
He is a monster.
Dems have been fighting in Congress
GOP would love folks to fight Dems instead
row in the same direction, please
we can all agree
those with too much should help
and those with less can be helped
Can you tell us what he was doing to help with the fight?
Just asking Booker to do the same.
Fuck the stupid pathetic maga Republicans.
Both parties take Corp money they both created this mess and they've managed to blame it on the ppl when the ppl have no say in what they do behind closed doors.
We don't make the policies. Wake up!
DT & JD Vance policies has caused W farmers 2lose their farm. JD has a company that buys farm taken by the govt thievery & now JD is giving them to african refugees along w tons of benefit DT's taken from Americans to give to them.
Only white allowed & given citizenship