I just want to know why al green got censured but the Republicans singing na na na na hey good bye didn't. Were they not a disruption to the proceedings? Can someone please explain that to me?
Every Democrat needs to be Al Green. Every one of you needed to stand up in turn and shout down the Trump lies. Every one of you needed to interrupt that Fascist. And been thrown out. That would have made the point that the media is covering up. That's what we want from you. Stop being pussies!
I agree; but I think we need the leadership (Jeffries, Schumer) to meet the moment, to rise to the occasion, and to LEAD in ways that are effective, strategic, coordinated, and effective. If they cannot or will not, then I think they should step aside for those who can and will.
Sucking on lollipops while your opponents are walking behind you holding baseball bats will never end well. Decorum and decency is not the answer, wake up or die.
Dems seem to be trying "when they go low, we go high" attitude and stick with protocol however, during these unprecedented times, they need to realize they're in a real historical fight for democracy and get down & dirty. Using every legal strategy and loophole in their expertise.
Michelle said that time had passed! Send out the memo!📝 Get mad, get angry! “He has no mandate to cut Medicaid” - Al Green
🤦🏻♀️ But no 10 democrats voted to censure!! 🤔😡🤮🤮🤮🤮
So far they're the only dem that I respect even a little. So more power to Al Green. But I don't think the dems are willing to save us, or even capable.
I would have stood up with him, said my piece, and been removed with him. There is strength in numbers and those present were way too passive, considering the stakes. Dems in general have been to passive.
Agreed. I'm.si pissed at Chuck. He's so lackluster. I called his office and actually got an intern on the phone. Gage that kid a piece of my mind and said he needed to look into doge. But I still had the impression he didn't get the severity of the situation
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Absolutely! Nobody is suggesting we don't - but we do need them to meet the moment, to display the kind of leadership their positions require, and so far I think they are failing so a good-faith critique of this seems appropriate
I couldn't agree more. The fact that the ENTIRE republican congress and Senate will take a knee and blasters lie for the Orange Menace is a pretty solid indication to me that the gloves are off. Doing the "right thing" for decorum in this environment is straight up bs.
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Hakeem is my frat, but his method is antiquated and it shows a lack of fight. This party is not poised for the future it's STUCK in it's old ways it's been at the expense of this country. How AOC isnt elevated but is beyond inexcusable yet they elevate someone is the PAST and NOT the future.
This party has not adapted to the reality of what the United States has become in 2025 and unless someone steps up and starts to actually acknowledge this fact this party is going to continue to be in disarray.
They are not unified at all. Hakeem's way of doing business seems to be a direct replica of Pelosi And that is not the way forward for the Democratic Party in 2025. The fact that certain people were able to win elections as Democrats is not indicative of the identity of the party as a whole.
This old guard mentality that their continuing to protect is going to be its continued undoing. It needs to now be brought into the future with new energy younger ideas and younger people out front.
More and more democracy dies every time Democrats remain silent or fail to rise up and fight. But Lady Liberty receives an unexpected blow to the head when Democrats take action against their own and lower themselves to the Republican level.
Mr Green needs to get out there and make some more noise. Censures don’t mean shit. Schedule press conferences go on tours he has plenty of material mocking the crap 45 does daily.
This hero understood his assignment. Some Dems did not. Shame on them, despicable turncoats. The rethuglans don't need to do much because the Dems are incapable of standing strong and united, unlike the maggots who stand as one, even when wrong, cruel and illegal! It's exhausting & frustrating!
Fair. Our Congressional leaders are not rising to meet the moment - the moment was upon them, and they tanked it, miserably. A good faith critique of their failure both signals to them that they must do better, and to us that we must have the courage of our own convictions.
Democrats censoring other Democrats plays right into their hands. Democrats are the perennial doormats - when the going gets tough - they become MORE “reasonable” not less. Stop being reasonable! DO SOMETHING meaningful Democrats, or come 2026, there won’t be any elections at all. Period.
Republicans bicker on Twitter but they’re united in Congress. Dems can’t even keep from censuring their own as the country burns. Kamala didn’t lose because she wasn’t a worthy candidate, but because she was a Democrat. We betray our own more than we fight for our values: sinema, manchin, fetterman
Jeffries, like Pelosi before him, has been good at getting the caucus to vote together on the votes that really matter. That has a lot of value — just ask Mitch McConnell.
Great idea, let’s trash talk our own congressional leaders. You won’t see Republicans attacking their own, and that’s how they win elections even with the worst candidates.
I think I understand, but I also think we should and must be free to critique our elected leaders when they fail, repeatedly, to meet the moment; good faith critique of weak leadership is not why Democrats lose elections
We have strong Democratic leadership in Congress. They are organized with members out there every day in the media from traditional news to podcasts, and a team fighting in the courts against the illegal actions of the Trump administration. But, go ahead, keep damaging our brand with the nitpicking.
If that were true, I don't think we would see such widespread criticism of their approach, which seems to a significant number of people disjointed, tepid, and haphazard. And I think we can do both, simultaneously: demand better from them and fight back.
Yes, in a witch hunt a few people make accusations and then everyone piles on in a frenzy. I wouldn’t look to the size of the crowd as evidence that they are right. Democrats are showing a strong, unified response to Republicans, and that is what the pundits & podcasts should be reporting.
I will gently point out no one is “trash talking” the people with spines…the few you can count on one hand. And you absolutely have seen Republicans attack their own, attack is their entire M.O.
I don’t require your patronizing gentleness. I haven’t seen any spineless Democrats. I see them out there every day speaking up about the damage Republicans are causing and fighting them in the courts. If you aren’t aware of what they’re doing, then you should start paying attention.
She is not done. Jefferies is her protege, she is pulling all the strings. Pelosi and the lobbyists and campaign consultants that run the party would never allow AOC or Ms Crockett to gain power within the party.
Her influence in the party might not be done but as far as being a force to confront this fascist pig and his regime she is useless and we all know it.
Not sure what you mean, but the truth is that with a R-218 to D-215 split in the House, it's not inconceivable that the pendulum could swing the other way in a short time, resulting in a new Speaker of the House.
A Speaker Jeffries would waste no time approving a resolution to open an impeachment
Jeffries is no leader bruh. He’s Pelosi’s hands on the wheel while she drives from the back seat. You’re not going to see anything real from him if you can’t see him now when you need him most. You haven’t been disillusioned enough yet, which shows you haven’t worked to face the tough realities yet.
If we had more like @algreen.house.gov @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov we wouldn’t be in this mess in the first place.
It's a legitimate concern, but a strategically-timed walkout was what the moment called for, not T-shirts and little signs that made them look like they were bidding on fascism at a silent auction
What scares me the most is that chaos is the purpose. What would follow chaos would be martial law, which would be no elections. It is our vote that they are the most afraid of. I’m still in the state of fear and anxiety.
or, if you're going for "an outfit statement," at least make it strong symbolism. Instead of white dresses or pink outfits, why not all Dems dressed for the funeral of the death of democracy?
Wondering what would have happened if all of the Democrats had shouted? All sanctioned? Or maybe all should have walked out with Al Green? He spoke not only for his constituents but theirs as well.
They should have all spoken up one at a time picking apart Trumps lies and then walk out and have a conversation with the press on why they did it! The base would have been ecstatic‼️
They would have looked strong and we would have had respect for them.
Leadership is not leading.
Absolutely! Respect to AOC and those who wisely decided not to show, but those who did should either have left en masse with Green, or got themselves ousted one by one after in solidarity
Yes. 1 Al Green: 1k Jeffries and 10Trillion of that old useless Schumers (who keeps apologizing to the maggot Idiots).
Time for Dems shake-up, time for retirements folks (early or overdue), time to show the American People who really have brains & fists to combat the FOTUS take over. Stand Up!
Absolutely not. Criticism is not "infighting" and leaders who fail to lead must expect scrutiny and demands to do better when they fail to rise to the occasion. We can do both: fight back and call for better strategy, better tactics from those who sought the mantle of leadership.
Fair point, running for office may be required for many of us, even as we organized and protest locally. In the meantime, I think there is a difference between self-critical debate and a circular fairing squad. It's not lack of 100% loyalty and desire for improvement that dooms us.
I think the time for self-critical debate is when we are in power, not when we are struggling with an unprecedented assault on government and institutions.
I am disgusted by the 10 Democrats that voted to censure Mr. Green!!! After all the disruptions they done…the unalloyed proxy voting by Donalds, the attire of MTG, their outbursts over and over again!!! 😡. At this point…what’s the point of electing Dems!
Chuck is an establishment leader! It's all he knows how to be. I don't know what Hakeems excuse is. The party is faced with a harrowing dance. Respecting age and experience while embracing youth and merging both to optimize and strengthen the party!
The best revolutionary R those that speak their mind, listen 2 their supporters, fight on the front lines & spit on flaky talkers.
Age is not the defining thing, spine & willingness 2 lead a revolution is.
That excludes every democrat that censured Al Greene & 90% of the others. It's a lost party
Age is important because it represents time and experience. I did not say it was a defining thing. You did. I think many Dem leaders need to get serious that these times are very different. Unsure what you mean by revolutionary R. If it's Republicans, then I differ with your assessment.
They need to just admit they sold out. I actually asked Jeffries on one of his posts if he sold enough books yet to do anything. I even get supposed on here anymore. They must know what orange cock tastes like.
Not sure how Green was the only one to understand the assignment.
Stand up, call out the BS, walk out.
People have to see action being taken. We are past the point of "polite conversation." There needs to be opposition, and the voters need to see it happening.
Dems & Americans need to shake the ground in resistance to this regime! We Can’t call it an administration, when they do not operate within their executive scope of power.
It does seem like mainstream Dems are stuck in the old Obamaesque days of "reaching out with decorum because that is who we are." As democracy crashes and burns and Putin chuckles and a select number of billionaires get even richer.
You could be on to something, I would up Green's numbers. The man is worth more than the American public can pay. He stood up in the face of chaos and spoke truth to power, to recognize he was on point the MAGA Republicans tried to silence the man, the voice and the truth.
What I found appalling about this entire situation, When the MAGA Republicans forced Rep Green out of the chamber, every other Dems just sit on their asses and watched. It should have been a mass exodus. This is why the Dems in my eyes are useless. Not all, but a great many are. No protest at all.
🇺🇸 Any Democrats telling us to Stand Diwn like Hakeem Jeffries Is doing r Outing Themselves as Fake Democrats!!
Republicans have been funding Fake Democrats for 100 yrs covertly creating a One Party System! It's a total RICO fraud on Americans!
A HEIST!
We need Millions protesters in the streets!
Our Congressional leaders are not rising to meet the moment - the moment was upon them, and they blew it, miserably. I think a good faith critique of their failure both signals to them that they must do better, and to us that we must have the courage of our own convictions.
Do you think it is an unfair critique? Do you feel the Dem leadership has communicated a clear and viable plan for resistance and victory? Do you think their methods are effective?
I agree! So far he’s the only one doing anything! I was appalled when Dems just sat there after he was thrown out, I expected at least some of them to follow him out!!!
Absolutely. Schumer must go. AOC, Crockett, and other energetic, smart voices to the fore. Nonstop opposition, nothing gets a yes vote without concessions.
According to this math, if the dipshit democrat @jahimes.bsky.social who voted to censure Al Green was to drive from his office to apologize for his vote against a true American, he would need to go exactly 0.07404 Al Greens.
Yes Hakeem and Chuck, stop waving your hands and start wheeling a (stick)!No shade on the cane so don’t misunderstand that statement. Al Green was an American standing up for Americans that night!More please
I really want to see some younger, more dynamic people in leadership positions. Schumer just reads his lackluster speeches and Jeffries doesn’t have the energy to get us enthused. I’m sure they are both nice men but it’s time for change.
They have no solidarity. They won’t even stand up for their own constituents. That speaks to a lack of leadership. Every dem who voted to censure should be primaried.
Fair. Congressman Green's representation of his district seems, arguably, separate from his display of good trouble leadership when the moment required it. But to your point, we are not merely single data points, but whole persons
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🤦🏻♀️ But no 10 democrats voted to censure!! 🤔😡🤮🤮🤮🤮
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I Enjoy *Both* AL GREENs Now.
Get him out now
He gets an equipment bonus with the cane to be as bad-🍑 as Jasmine Crockett.
No bueno.
She is owned by big donars.
A Speaker Jeffries would waste no time approving a resolution to open an impeachment
Dems had since 2015 to develop a strategy to counter phat nixon..
The USA watched the dems sit back and get schooled by the Idiot the other night.
No response other than DEER-IN-HEADLIGHTS
They would have looked strong and we would have had respect for them.
Leadership is not leading.
He really would've lost his mind (the little he has left), his makeup would've dripped like Guilianni's.
What a clown.
Time for Dems shake-up, time for retirements folks (early or overdue), time to show the American People who really have brains & fists to combat the FOTUS take over. Stand Up!
Republicans will probably win big in 2026 and get a supermajority if this infighting keeps up.
Just praise Al for his guts and courage.
These people aren’t stupid. They know what’s happening. They didn’t want this.
Republicans want your rage focused on Democrats, and they’re getting it.
There’s never been a more important time to be united, yet here we are.
Age is not the defining thing, spine & willingness 2 lead a revolution is.
That excludes every democrat that censured Al Greene & 90% of the others. It's a lost party
We need more Jasmine Crockets, AOCs, Bernie Sanders, and Al Greens.
Stand up, call out the BS, walk out.
People have to see action being taken. We are past the point of "polite conversation." There needs to be opposition, and the voters need to see it happening.
Republicans have been funding Fake Democrats for 100 yrs covertly creating a One Party System! It's a total RICO fraud on Americans!
A HEIST!
We need Millions protesters in the streets!
I still like Jeffries, but Al Green is definitely outshining them all.
Amy does stand-up and steals jokes while Chuck sits down while Trumps steals our democracy.