That would take some planning and I don’t think they are capable. They haven’t figured out yet that doing things “by the book” or more of the same is not winning them elections or public faith in them. It’s so pathetic.
It's been nearly a decade at this point 🤦♂️. It's absolutely bonkers that there are only like, 3 or 4 of them that understand where we're at. It's fucking depressing.
Every democrat should have done the exact same thing, timed so well that it interrupted most of the address. That would have been smart. Not sure who their strategists are but they’re stuck in 2012.
Speaking of DOGE, The Columbus Dispatch reported the other day that Musk is taking credit for closing a federal building in Columbus that's been slated for closing years ago
He missed the whole maintain “decorum “ missive from the cowering democratic leadership. Pelosi, Shumer, Jefferies??? Wonder if John Lewis would have tolerated this “don’t make trouble bad” leadership
Like you said, Chris, we need Negative Reaction to be OK for Dems. We are fighting for the survival of Democracy. We can’t play with politeness. We have to be bold and fight the good fight in ways we are not accustomed to, but are called for in these dangerous times!
But their so called leaders, Jeffries and Schumer remain passive dolts. These times require leaders who are willing to meet the moment. Jeffries in particular just seems happy to be there. Pathetic
True for any Democrat, no matter how many Black folk you know. Why didn't Jeffries and all other Blacks get up and walk the hell out??!! Green deserves respect as a standout heroic truth-teller among Dems who foolishly believe they will have careers to save. Cowards.
I must be honest conflict used to make me uncomfortable. But I’m thinking since Northside of Atlanta was my best well treated (until the end). But the first few years of WV my best because the racial conflict became a nurse conflict.
Cheers to Al Green! We need more with his fortitude. Let them all disrupt and drag them all out by force. I want this Joint Session to go down as the biggest shit show in history...just like his miserable presidency.
Every democrat ought to be standing and making noise with each lie. Let’s get removed. Let it take all night and then some to get through his speech. Or cancel it ! We welcome the sergeant at arms . The people need to know dems give a dam!
The most depressing thing I have seen in these past weeks is Democrats sitting silent while they removed Congressman Green from the chamber. If they had any guts they all would have stoop up and walked out in solidarity. Trump speaking to half a house would have been a clear message.
I think they should have- each and every one of them (democrats) done the same thing, all night! That being said, it's REPUBLICANS that have abdicated all duty, responsibility, and moral fortitude!
Interesting to see that you don't complain about GOP buttlickers applauding all the lies!
You want dems to be as shitty, weird, disorganized as
laser Greene and hand job boebert?
Dem State AGs stopping DOGE through lawsuits.
House Dems voted against budget unanimously.
Don't boo...vote!
They need to Stop holding up paddles and start kicking and screaming. Get dragged out of there! Resist! Disrupt! Call Him Out! #Trump #Congress #Address
Unless I'm misunderstanding chris hayes, fuck you hayes. Jasmine Crocket, Jaimie Raskin, AOC, and many of us lowly American democrats are trying our damndest to bring the attention to the world. But without corporate media, chris hayes, helping us to get the word out, well, it'll take a minute.
The democrats normalized this national hostage situation with their lack of unity, lack of strategy and lack of strength. Exceptions include AOC who boycotted it, and Al Green.
A total dem boycott would have grabbed headlines and symbolized how this insanity is 100% one sided.
Dems: We need more like him. There is a moment in history when the social norms have to go bc of the political climate. John Lewis n MLK n similar legends for equality n freedom knew this. Lets John Lewis this fight. Lets Al Green it up.
Baffled that more of them aren't doing this. Al Green was the only elected official in the room with an accurate read on what the American people (who did not vote for Trump) want at this moment.
I am sick of Jeffries and sorely disappointed. But, I recently saw a list of his major donors. He is not the man we thought him to be. He is not leading, unless retreat and surrender counts.
Whyyyy do they still have that wimp in leadership? Dems just suck now, they better get their shit together. And elevating him while scheming to tone aoc and Crockett down is revolting. You watch. They'll say they need to reach the working class, the moderates. They ignore their women leaders.
There should have been 30 Al Greens last night. Huge wasted opportunity..Trump was easily rattled and distracted when he was interrupted. Dems are weak and pathetic
Democrats should have not attended the address and instead hosted their own address on the Capitol stairs or in front of the White House. Can we please start doing something instead of acting like this is normal and following protocol?!?
Just as interesting (and pathetic) is that not one Democrat stood with him. It was a golden opportunity for every Democrat to either be ejected or to voluntarily walk out of that disgusting, waste-of-time travesty. Will they ever present a united front? They owe it to us!!!
Worse is the Dems eating their own once again. Blah, blah, blah, “Al Green shouldn’t have done that…not the look we want.” How about, thank you Al Green, now let’s dissect the Trump bs.
The rest of the Dems should have lined up behind @algreen.house.gov & made Johnson drag them out one-by-one. Dems need new leadership who understand the attention economy & guerrilla politics. All the rest of them did last night was demonstrate impotence.
He is destroying us. He is powerful. What did we do to deserve this hate. What is wrong with GOP! how can so many people think what he is doing is good. TRUMP IS KILLING US. He wants WHITE America. HE IS A DICTATOR! What do we do? I'm so sorry Ukraine, Canada, Mexico...
Johnson had preplanned (maybe as directed?) to "kick (someone) out" for the cameras. He had the edict for expulsion preprinted and was obviously reading it from his desk at the first occasion that arose. Rep. Al Green just afforded him a screen-ready opportunity to do so.
Those who know the truth can see the truth through the eyes of democracy and American patriotism. Everyone else are treasonous and communist sympathizers.
Yeah sitting quiet is not gonna do anything. I’m sorry to say this, but there is no way you will win with these people if your approach is sitting with signs.
Interesting, Chris?! How about courageous, how about something all the Dems should have done? How about you doing something courageous & noisy? You were my favorite back when I watched @msnbc.com, now you're just another talking head bending the knee. 🦵🧎 Disappointing.
Watching the SOTU tonight solidified something I've been questioning for a long time, and I've finally made up my mind.
I can no longer consider myself a democrat.
I'll be changing my affiliation as soon as I make it to the town offices tomorrow.
What they're doing is disrespectful and childish.
They all should have each brought a carton of eggs and held them up every time the GOP side clapped. And then midway walked out en masse. Be the news man!!!!
Can you interview this guy/promote his thinking: The Atlantic: ONE WORD DESCRIBES TRUMP
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
By Jonathan Rauch
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The dems look really lame tonight. Why didn't they organize a disruption every two minutes or so to completely disrupt the flow of the speech. Then DT could just preach to his sycophants. Seriously, when are we going to SHAKE THINGS UP! Sitting there with their signs is not enough!
Please repost and ask others to repost. The sooner we accept this, the faster we can end it. We don’t want to wait until Putin tells him to nuke a Canadian or Mexican city.
Performative bullshit akin to Greene or Boebert. I want to see a Democrat in an unsafe or even RED district take a chance. People who could get away with almost literally anything yet still be re-elected are not brave and such stunts are not a risk.
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Silence is enabling
It's time for resisting
I stand...
I resist...
I protest...
With Rep. Al Green!
I donated to Rep. Al Green.
Silence is acceptance. Silence is enabled.
It's grow a spine time
Silence is enabling
You call standing up for his rights interesting ???
Ok Chris
I’m not watching but heard it happened.
Sounds more like heroic to me…
You want dems to be as shitty, weird, disorganized as
laser Greene and hand job boebert?
Dem State AGs stopping DOGE through lawsuits.
House Dems voted against budget unanimously.
Don't boo...vote!
Uh, a guy just did and you escorted him out.
#MASSPROTEST #RISEUP #INTHESTREETS #RESIST #BlueCrew #BlueResistance #ProDemocracy #DonkParty #MEGABOOST #REVOLT
https://bsky.app/profile/holgerehlis.com/post/3lhoedpenhc2b
A total dem boycott would have grabbed headlines and symbolized how this insanity is 100% one sided.
take the gloves off
"E JEAN CARROLL WAS RAPED"
sign?
Pathetic.
These people singing ‘hey, hey, hey, goodbye’ ???
Tacky
Oh no. He's plagiarizing & lying.
Cannot listen or view.
It's not interesting... it's bare minimum at this point.
😎👏👏
Silence is compliance
#TheBigLieAndMoreLies
I can no longer consider myself a democrat.
I'll be changing my affiliation as soon as I make it to the town offices tomorrow.
What they're doing is disrespectful and childish.
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
By Jonathan Rauch
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
I am waiting to hear from Bernie or AOC.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-speech-joint-address-congress-poll-2025/