Some of us have been saying this since 2020 and even before: Dems should make corruption *the* central issue in US politics and public life and go on the offensive against GOP/MAGA/Trump transparent and hypocritical corruption and grifting. Most voters hate corruption.
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He validates their hate.
It is the apathetic and unresponsive that can (possibly) be moved.
Dem leadership allows their centrists to derail the parties agenda. (Manchin, Sinema)
Democrats take the bait every time.
His blatant nepotism in 1st term, the pardon lists, his tax returns, bankruptcies…
And many more, are pivot topics whenever they try their silly games.
And given that trans people are the primary targets of the Trump administration, it is beyond contemptible that Dems have barely lifted a finger to defend them.
In fact, the Democratic standards will be higher than what’s required by the law. We know that the other side may not believe in this, but we do.
also...
1/3 of eligible voters dont seem to care...
or prefer performative 3rd party or nonvoting
They suck at consistent messaging but excel at hand wringing.
Democrats are left scrambling for a non-existent panacea.
https://youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?si=XvgWRc64quH0Foh4
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-complete-listing-atrocities-1-1-056
Where did I say exactly the same?
I’m sorry about your lack of reading comprehension.
Are you another blue maga who can’t take an ounce of criticism of the Democratic Party no matter how much they fail?
They’re not nearly as effective or blatant as the GOP.
They’re no saints either.
I have no idea how to make them give it up outside of some kind of great depression or revolution.
Both of those things come with the risk of the next govt. not being something better.
I have to think we have principled people in this country who won't stand by while this happens
I'm not sure many of them have any power
The problem is that Trump got a dry-run in this first term. He saw where the guardrails are and got rid of most if not all of them this time.
I wish I was more optimistic
So, I'm not sure your idea is a good move for Dems in 2028. It's also assuming he doesn't try to change the constitution to make him president for life..
2. They’re lying to you
3. They’re stealing from you
Clearly, his voters don't care about his corruption. They never have.
The top 2 things dems need to focus on is how THEIR lives will be destroyed and Healthcare.
They should talk abt non-stop, EVERYWHERE.
Learn from the past ffs
It’s not like they are oblivious to his crimes and corruption. They just don’t care as long as “their people” prevail.
repubs know they can do anything they want b/c other side of the aisle...especially w/ Schumer in charge is all talk no action
The old guard have become the institution step by step wearing away morals and sight.
They’ve lost track of why they’re even there and with that real fight is impossible
https://bsky.app/profile/whatajlp.bsky.social/post/3ljt2vjlzd22v
If we all just continue normalizing this massive disinformation campaign…
NOTHING WILL CHANGE
And you’re too smart to not know this.
Saying Democrats engage in the same corruption is wild.
Name one that has violated the hatch act, emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, or installed so many criminals into powerful. You are a liar. You deserved to be called out. Liar.
WHY WONT DEMOCRATS CALL OUT REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION?
Go kick rocks.
Thats the most idiotic thing I’ve heard all week.
If you can’t understand the difference between legal politics and illegal and/or unconstitutional corrupt activities, I don’t know what to tell you.
I’ve asked them.
I was told NO!
1) no stock trading by members of Congress
2) disclosed tax returns and investments required to run for any federal office.
3) 20% of salary for Congress based on budget (adding to deficit means only 80% of salary)
4) overturn citizens united
5) dark money out of politics
Corruption is not even on the list of voter concerns.
"It's the economy, stupid!"
And immigration.
@gtconway.bsky.social
They don’t care about corruption or prices or morality.
They’re lost, you can’t reach them or their centrist gatekeepers.
What dems need to do they can’t and keep their corporate backers
Also, they would have to walk the walk, so maybe Jeffries, Pelosi and the other "leadership" may slow that effort down.
But I love this. Corruption is at the root of all our problems.
i blame biden more. he should have resigned in like 2022. i guess dems instinctively opposed it
Corruption should be the main pillar of their attack, but it has to have real teeth, or they're just a bunch of hypocrites... well... a bigger bunch of hypocrites.
Agreed. Do it!
https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-ma-state-wire-elizabeth-warren-donald-trump-campaigns-b1613898a4296f2c66e047da3a8f21d2
Fear leads to anger. (conservatives have had a steady diet of fear for decades)
Anger leads to hate. (right now we have angry white conservatives turning up the heat and embracing hatred and persecution.)
Hate leads to suffering. (this is where they are leading us)
Lobbyists must go! PACS too! We need Citizens United OUT! Time & spending limits on a campaign. It makes no sense we let a politician pay a billion dollars to win an office that in 4 years barely pays a million.
Corruption can’t be stopped without needed limits
#whistlestoptraintour2025
For example, when 80% of Congress are on AIPAC's payroll, how much independent decision making has there really been on matters affecting Israel? That's s lot of compromised money right there! Corruption is endemic in the US.
1/6 hearings
Trumps trials in NY
No one cared. They voted for brown blood on their cheap eggs.
The reasons why Democrats won't unite to end the fascist takeover are not the same reasons why the Republican party has paved the way for fascist authoritarianism.
Both parties share a worship billionaires & money, tho.
The system is rigged to reward corruption so nothing is going to really change until it's pulled out from the root.
$5 Million to meet DJT in Mar-A-Lago! $100,000 to be seated at his table.
Sounds open to exploitation to me!!!
But, there's plenty more.