Yeah, this is great, but NOBODY used their voices or positions to do ANYTHING more! Trump can't even read ffs! DO SOMETHING! Like, now, before it is too late!
Proud of you for at least walking out, young’un. It’s more than most of your caucus did. Don’t let any of the old farts put you down for being young. You’re the future.
By now, any democrat not working hard to overturn this mess, is complicit. I mean, how weak not to support Al Green. It is time to unite, because one by one everyone is being led to the slaughter. Shit's coming for everyone (execpt the billionairs)
I agree. I do wish they'd booed him and walked out en masse after the 20th lie though. Bright yellow penalty flags would have stood out more. You really couldn't see their signs on tv... but that's just Monday morning quarterbacking on my part!
Bravo Maxwell Frost! Why every Democrat didn’t get up and walk out, then issue a statement that although they respect the office of the president, they do not respect its current occupants (could list a million reasons here). Doing that, IMHO, would have been a strong unifying message.
Both forms of resistance work for me. I could not hear what representative Green was saying, but I was able to see what representative Frost was wearing. FWIW
Shit they didn’t even have Green’s back. Pathetic. Green is the only Dem hero of the evening. He didn’t need a shirt that blind Trump couldn’t see anyway.
I liked that too. Decorum out the window - be loud and be proud! They should have booed every time he lied. I’m just glad some members walked out in his ass.
Great! Be more disruptive and get @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov to understand how to resist. How to be bold and how to not follow rules and norms.
The sweet thing about booing is that you can do it loudly without giving away that you're even doing it.
(Okay, now that you've tried it, see what I mean? 😂)
Would've flustered him and left them not knowing who to kick out! 🤣
I hear and see the effort. Thank you for continuing the fight. You are doing more than most Democrats. Know that you have constituents behind you as you continue the fight for us!!
Members of his constituency is willing to go to jail for protesting, a constitutionally protected right. If he isn’t willing to do the same, he shouldn’t be serving them.
This is a complex question, but for the sake of simplicity, I'll start by saying that not showing up at all or protesting and getting kicked out are both infinitely superior to whatever this t shirt and sign thing is
Well done Congressman Frost. You make O-Town proud. Your city turned out in large numbers today at City Hall to protest. We’d love to have you join us at the next rally.
Oh my goodness I’m so profound disappointed in the democrats that you thought T-shirts and little signs where the way to go you should have made them take you out like @algreen.house.gov you should have all had his back but you all just sat there in silence democracy is dead and you just watched it
Twee signs and novelty tshirts, I'm sure Trump is shaking in his boots. What's your plan, overwhelm them with second-hand embarrassment? Shout out to Al Green, the rest of you are fucking useless.
I was at my state cap yesterday for 50501. The protest was 2 hours one way from our residence.
Just got back from checking GAR markers newly exposed after being under snow. I came home because rain started.
I lectured some hours this a.m. on the Constitution and related big SC cases.
What about you?
Thank you for your hard work. I am working on my sign for the Women’s March. Not much, but I try to do something every day. I would just like us all to express more support for the people who are on our side, and save our criticism for those who are tearing our democracy apart.
Cool man, this did nothing to actually help the situation.
All of you are so scared of messing with “decorum” to actually slow the progress of fascism. This is like a Facebook profile pic border that says “#Resist”.
I fucking voted for you, go actually ruin some Republicans days for fucksake.
Trump's actions show he is NOT worried about elections because they are fixed. Dems must demand audits of weird swing state election stas. Dems must introduce articles of impeachment for ALL Trump's crimes. Dems must introduce an amnesty bill for Trump's insurrection that must pass by a 2/3 vote.
No one is talking about your shirt. Democratic voters are talking about Al Green. If you want to learn how to protest and inspire others, then take lessons from Al Green.
T SHIRTS ARE WEAK. BINGO CARDS ARE PATHETIC. this is how your democracy DIES….with the opposition sitting on the sidelines looking shell-shocked and lifeless.
All of you should have stood with Rep. Al Greene. The fact that you all had your shirts and paddles and didn't stand with him and get into good trouble is very, very disappointing. Was it @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social or Pelosi who asked everyone to be polite in their protest? Enough of the weak shit
An elderly man with a cane was the only one of you who did not bend the knee last night. Do something other than hold signs and spew useless platitudes.
They've literally already started filing. They impeached him twice his first term, they probably won't even get that far until 2026 because they lack votes.
You want change, stop giving government to Republicans.
No, Al Green is the only one who has done anything. I watched Maxwell Frost be a coward with my own eyes. You act as if the Democrats give a shit about you.
How about you quit fighting the people that at least speak up against this nonsense and go after the ones cowering away from any attention? Or better yet, go after *the fucking Republicans* that enable this foreign takeover?
Fighting your own allies is a stupid strategy, it's why we're here now.
His handle is literally misinformation dealer, so he's not really looking for a discussion but is just trolling / trying to divide us... My two cents...
Al Greene is in a different phase of life than some. He did what was right for him. Time to stop attacking the democrats. Support everyone who is against this fascist regime. The infighting is pathetic right now.
Pretending that me criticizing someone on the internet constitutes an “attack” is part of the problem. Are we now using the language of violence to describe mean tweets? Pretty soon these people will be using actual violence on constituents and Dems are fundamentally asleep at the wheel.
My bad. Let’s change it to criticize. It would be nice if we could criticize the Republicans and fascists, and encourage the Dems and lovers of democracy. We can’t expect everyone to act just like we imagine they should. We must embrace everyone who is on the side of democracy.
I think you mean well, but wearing a shirt and walking out, then posting pics online to make it seem like you did something for democracy just ain't it. Al Green actually did something. The rest of you need to grow a spine and follow suit before we end up in a dictatorship for real.
The only Dem who did what was needed tonight was @algreen.house.gov. Dems should have been lined up to take his place, forcing Johnson to drag them out one-by-one.
Why didn’t you call Trump a liar to his face Mr.Frost? Then walk out of the chamber! Dems out here in the field are tired of lame actions that were taken tonight by Congressional Dems! When Green got thrown out every Dem should have supported him by walking out as well.
I’m going to say it again, Republicans have their strawman of “waste, fraud, and abuse” tag line I think Democrats need one that can be easily understood and spread across all platforms and can be used during every interview and speech. For example, “Taxes, tariffs, and terminations”.
That’s all well and fine, but the people like me who were listening didn’t hear it. Needed to say it loudly as you left … like on olde timey radio shows with all the great sound effects!
Not shown up. Not dignified his lies with their presence. Let half the chamber sit empty.
And then prepare for the assorted attacks and such that would follow. This means attention on the Democrats and a chance to fight back in front of cameras. To make clear that people can reject their games.
Thank you for walking out of Joint Address last night.
#JasmineCrockett #AOC #Stansbury and others understood the good fight. Democratic warriors. @housedemocrats.bsky.social @Democrats
Cool, what does that accomplish? Seriously? Do you understand that the current mediascape will make such things mean nothing, other than potentially giving up any hope of regaining ground in 2026?
If we don’t criticize our side for weak and ineffective responses in the face of fascist rhetoric, then we’re just laying down and letting it progress.
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Every moment he is in public he gets the back, not the bow.
Thank you for showing how to show civil disobedience to an authoritarian thug.
Your country is done.
Silence = complicity
Please start listening to the people you serve.
They need you to be loud and fight. Only one man had the bravery to do so tonight.
YOU NEEDED TO BE LIKE AL GREEN HECKLING THE PRESIDENT!!
(Okay, now that you've tried it, see what I mean? 😂)
Would've flustered him and left them not knowing who to kick out! 🤣
thank you!
As a native Floridian, I am SO proud of how you represented us tonight! Thank you!! 💙
And enjoyed seeing you on Rachel’s.
Bravo and well done! 👏👏👏Now put us to work!
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/rich-people/1655429850?i=1655429852
What i did see (barely) were a bunch of silent Democrats afraid to get in trouble for breaking a ‘decorum’ rule…
Meanwhile Trump breaks the constitution and laws, and physically points at Dems and calls them names in front of the world.
Their response is silence and frowns.
Saw you on State of the People and so appreciate you!
#StateOfThePeople
Did you want them to attack the GOP?
You want the Dem leaders to go to jail?
How is that going to help.
What are jailed lawmakers going to be able to do?
People asking for this should step up.
Fighting back would be a good start.
Get with the severity of the moment.
If you guys are, then I guess you can talk continue.
I disagree with your words. They are doing plenty. It's nuanced.
However, some of them are a damn dissapointment. Some of them do need to be more forceful, but they also need to be smart.
You're too soft for this fight.
Tough guy social media talk.
They all should have done what Al Green did, 1 by one.
But they don't have imagination for that, they dress up in pink and have those little things people use to bid on items and special T-shirts..
Yeah!
That'll fix their wagons! Oh yeah!
While the others sit there and take it.
You wanna be a king meet the guillotine.
Just got back from checking GAR markers newly exposed after being under snow. I came home because rain started.
I lectured some hours this a.m. on the Constitution and related big SC cases.
What about you?
A king isnt scared of a Tshirt.
Fuck me grow a god dam spine.
Thank you
Resist 🗽
https://www.binnews.com/alternate/amp/2025-03-04-no-kings-live-here-democrats-stage-walkout-in-protest-of-trumps-speech/
None of you should have shown up, or you all should have followed Green
All of you are so scared of messing with “decorum” to actually slow the progress of fascism. This is like a Facebook profile pic border that says “#Resist”.
I fucking voted for you, go actually ruin some Republicans days for fucksake.
Also, pretty gross Dems didn't follow Green's lead or at least walk out with when he was thrown out
Keep on, but the money won't flow until there is a spine and 🔥🔥🔥.
America needs a revolution.
What a pipe dream.
Call for impeachment or resign.
You want change, stop giving government to Republicans.
Fighting your own allies is a stupid strategy, it's why we're here now.
2) The house is in the hands of Republicans. They will not allow impeachment
3) The senate is in the hands of republicans who’ve twice refused to convict Trump
4) Holding up a sign is literally doing more than uselessly yelling to impeach
We the People
April 25th
Arbor day
Let's plant our future.
No work.
No school.
We occupy our towns, our capitals, DC.
Organize now.
It’s maddening that we only have two options in 2026: fascists, and people whose best idea is snarky slogans and coordinated outfits.
So fucking weak
Democrats are such fucking cowards.
And then prepare for the assorted attacks and such that would follow. This means attention on the Democrats and a chance to fight back in front of cameras. To make clear that people can reject their games.
#JasmineCrockett #AOC #Stansbury and others understood the good fight. Democratic warriors. @housedemocrats.bsky.social @Democrats
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/23/483205589/house-democrats-continue-gun-control-sit-in
This isn’t new, they’ve done it countless times before.
Decorum is out the window, there are lives at stake.
Civil disobedience is now in play and what we demand.