The good news is that standing up to Trump is something the Democratic base will reward you for. WHICH IS WHY ITS BAFFLING MORE DEMOCRATS ARENT DOING IT
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i have no doubt that senator van hollen was genuinely concerned for the safety and welfare of abrego garcia BUT ALSO this is what i'm talking about when i say POLITICAL AMBITION. van hollen may well make himself a household name and nationally recognized political figure with this move
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The Democratic base first and foremost cares about holding Democrats accountable.
Doesn’t excuse their lack of bravery, but might explain it.
They're still capable of more than we're seeing. And with any kind of united front, even more.
In my opinion (take or leave as you will) whataboutist comparison of two very different people isn't productive.
That is one of the reasons I, and millions of patriotic Americans, will be on the streets nationwide on 4/19.
We hope to put backbone into judges and politicians of both parties to stand up for our constitution.
Stop Trump on the violation of our voting rights and laws!
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If they are they need to step down and be replaced with people that are not afraid to do their job.
Dems suck at messaging.
Republicans are the party of treason.
Working class has no allies. Just occasional partners.
That is really the biggest obstacle to true Dem wins - the consultant lines itself up to the one thing that is holding them back - what the donors want. Not what the voters want.
All of you bitching about Dems' supposed capitulations & do-nothingisms need to focus your fire on GOP. They're the key to ending this nightmare.
ie: an ineffective way.
To win, nominate a "straight man" who will support everybody we care about like women & LGBTQ+ etc!
I call him useless Chuck.
I can’t wait to chuck him.
Dem leadership: OH NO everyone else be polite!
AOC & Burn-y: Hold my rally
Dem leadership: OH NO don't make a scene!
Voters: We have always supported our rock start Senator *checks notes* Van Halen.
People just want to see tangible ACTION
For as long as I can remember, the philosophy of elected Democrats has been, "Don't make waves, not even when you really should."
We need to make them afraid they'll lose their jobs. Threaten to withhold your vote from them in particular.
Missing in action
No figurehead
See who floats to the top - Newsom? O'Rourke? AOC? Crockett?
Why is sexual assault something that nobody wants to talk about? Why have we and the media allowed the GOP to make it okay? EVERY time a Democrat has the opportunity they should remind people. Donald Trump is a home grown criminal.
Here's a list of guys who’ve been accused in just the last 5 years:
Axl Rose
Bill Cosby
Conor McGregor
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Danny Masterson
Donald Trump
Jamie Foxx
Jonah Hill
Matt Schlapp
Pete Hegseth
RFK
Russell Brand
Diddy
Steven Tyler
Together, these actions in their size and multitude put increasing pressure on leaders to do what we the people (their bosses) demand of them. It can and has worked (color revolutions), so let's get it done again!!
See you Apr19 somewhere/everywhere!
Listen gooder.
They can only vote no on everything that comes before them.
Trump is doing everything without any congressional approval.
At this point it’s going to take an armed revolution to stop this madness and I can’t see Bernie Sanders storming congress with his AR 15 .
Most of the progressive podcasters seem to believe this is not enough . Blaming the democrats of being weak,for not doing more to stop the GOP.
Laws and court rulings only work for law abiding citizens when enforced .
They don’t work on a lawless regime.
I would almost take it a step farther. That in some cases they unintentionally do more to help elect the GOP than the Democratic Party.
So what's the incentive NOT to step up? Pure laziness and just keeping your phoney-baloney job instead of doing real work? https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5249935-ocasio-cortez-raises-10-million/amp/
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He was a little wishy washy in some interviews earlier
Protecting the old guard ( dinosaurs) instead of allowing & supporting more dynamic less fearful women!! Etc etc
So good job!!
He is listening
#ControlledOpposition
They think we exist to keep them in cushy jobs, when the actual relationship is that they exist to carry out our political will to end fascism and restore freedom to America.
“When you want something done right, do it yourself.”
They are why so many Dems are next to worthless, centrist corporate coddlers and affluent cuddlers.
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https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/democrats-border-bill-wrong/
We shouldn't expect otherwise, and we should therefore act accordingly...