Yesterday and today, I tried numerous times to get through the Capital switchboard and could not get through. The switchboard was overwhelmed. Call repeatedly, even if you fail. That means they are getting overwhelming pushback. Call 202-224-3121. If you succeed, teach them a civics lesson.
Other than Al Green, the Dems Sat silent with toy paddles that could hardly be seen, or had their head down tweeting, while the president and Republicans showed strength.
1/2 You should have shown the courage that @repjasmine.bsky.social @maxwellfrost.bsky.social @repstansbury.bsky.social @replamonica.bsky.social @replsimon.bsky.social @markpocan.bsky.social @doggett.house.gov and especially Rep. Al Green and walked out.
Why didn’t you walk out
On Trump like Green did? I’m tired of the reporting on what’s happening. You could have made a difference tonight but you chose to comply in advance.
Senator Schiff: you were seated in front of Representative Al Green when he stood up to protest and did nothing when he was forced to leave. Why didn't you protest? Why didn't you and the rest of the Dems in the chamber walk out in protest on how Green was treated?
Every dem should have followed what Al Green did. Back-to-back disruptions until expulsion. This would have derailed the entire speech and made national news. This was a huge chance for the dems and they blew it!
Why not make a more vociferous show of opposition, the way Representative Green did? Why didn't we show the world that we weren't just going to sit and be lied to?
I am not in favor of a planned walk-out per se, but when he starts bashing former presidents and respected leaders something needs to be done to stop him. Stand and turn your back to him or walk out then. Enough of the Biden bashing!
“There was nothing in it for you.” My senator, this is why we begged you to use your power by not attending the liefest of a raving narcissistic fascist. WE had the power to reject to watch, but not the PLATFORM for it to be meaningful. You could’ve provided this analysis from watching at home. Pls.
You need to stop normalizing this. I appreciate your brief response. It was all true, but this is not business as usual. I appreciate that you respect the rule of law, and I expect that to continue, so you’re going to need to get creative to combat a dictator that has no intentions to follow the law
No let’s not break it down, we’ve seen it and know what happened. Now it’s time for you to do something instead of posting about it. Al Green stood up and you sat silent and watched him be taken out. You should be ashamed.
All of the Democrats should have walked out. Honestly, when are you going to do something other than social media posts? I voted for you…starting to regret that.
Senator, your face was on the screen when brave #AlGreen spoke out- you did NOTHING to support your colleague! You should have STOOD UP & LEFT WITH HIM! The fucking NAZIS are here, man!! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
I’m so inspired and proud that you’ve spoken the truth about the peril our nation is in. That is the quintessential question: Do we want to squander the gifts that our founding fathers’ so carefully and artfully designed to protect the nation or do we let the illicit, illegal, lawlessness continue?
Honestly made a decision not to watch last night because I have not fully recovered from the bullying of trump along with his minions in the Oval Office of Zelensky. I call it, Post Trump Stress Disorder ( PTSD)
Literally stop talking and do something. Everyone is sick of democratic reps whining on social media and allowing this to happen. None of y'all are acting like this is an emergency.
I wish someone could tell me what the recourse is when the separation of powers is violated. Does the congress no longer control the purse? Do court orders mean nothing? If congress still controls the purse and the court also has separately but equal power, how is that enforced?
Democrats showed last night that they are the WEAK party! Weak on: political strategies, arguing political topics, winning Americans that don't support them, & using new tactics to elicit reactions. PLEASE HIRE A CONSULTANT THAT DOESN'T JUST KNOW POLITICS, BUT ALSO REALITY TV TACTICS! QUIT LOSING!!!
Greenland. He started with their right to self determination. But but but, then it turned into what I can only think is a declaration of war against my country... We are going to get it one way or another.... What is wrong with that despicable human being.
Donald Trump has destroyed this country and Democrats have to bring it back now, trump has to go somehow get him out of Washington trump and musk have destroyed our government
No Democrat watched his speech. We had better things to do than listen to a list felon ramble for 1/2 the night. All those polled were Republican. 26% didn’t approve.
You're right. There wasn't anything in it for us. Your party failed to leverage a huge opportunity tonight. Failed to show the world that we aren't rolling over & doing nothing.
Imagine if you'd all walked out?
Power boss move.
But, no. People waved paddles & let Al Green take the fall.
Take the message ON THE ROAD to all the red districts in this country. MAGA are angry. Tell them what’s going on in a direct, no-frills way. Then tell them what exactly you will do to fight for them.
I didn’t watch, I cannot stand his voice and his lies. I wish that you and others had left with Al Green. He gave an interview with the press in the hallway that he was working on articles of impeachment. I’m afraid you don’t have the votes to impeach Trump much less a conviction…yet.
When GOP is pretending Dems only care about LBGQT issues, you decide to all wear pink tonight? Are you deliberately trying to destroy the party, or are you all just so out of touch that you couldn't see what a stupid idea it was? Massive lost opportunity today, but you decided to normalise him.
Very disappointed that you attended and didn't even support Al Green. Most of you continue to normalize Trump. You are helping him and it's hard to understand why.
Sitting back and watching, that’s what most Democratic leaders are doing. Start supporting the Democrats like Jasmine Crockett, AOC, Al Green and those who are actually showing they care about the Country. Start following their lead.
Your words are useless and not at all comforting.
You are my senator. You and the rest of the dems are not doing enough to stand up to this bs that is happening! Follow Green’s lead. Don’t sit and take this. Hold town halls in GOP districts now that they are too afraid to do so. Ping pong paddles are not going to do a damn thing.
My guy, Trump went full Putin, Mussolini, Hitler, Gadaffi, Ung…. When are you going to do something serious instead of speeches? Do you know NO ONE in the intelligence agencies or DoD who would organize an arrest of Trump?
Why aren't more Democratic Governors & Senators protesting/walking out?? Why are they being so cowardly while King Krasnov is ripping our country apart???
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Pathetic to sit there and then release a video after. Get a clue. Get up and fight. It’s what we elected you to do. If you cannot fight, I’m betting Katie Porter or Barbara Lee can.
I thought democratic leadership meant something. I thought these were the ppl willing to stand up for other Americans. I thought our side was brave. For the first time , I feel hopeless. I thought the Dems had a plan to disrupt. Some guy tore once of those signs out of a dem's hand.
What is the democrats plan to protect our public lands?
We have 22 days to comment before he decides to cut 280 million acres of wild forest.
What is the Dems plan to protect marginalized people? Protect our agencies?
Crickets. I am more disheartened by my leaders at this moment than by Shitler.
And you just had to go didn’t you? Norms and whatever. I will never understand the weakness of Dems to follow along into the wood chipper. Well I will not and I have no respect for those who do. And by the way, did you ever explain your vote for Marco Rubio? Good going dude. Hope to see you soon.
I'm disappointed in you and the entire Democratic Party. The President is AT WAR with the American people and you DO NOTHING. People in the 'middle' don't vote for the Democrats because they see them as weak and ineffectual. They are right.
I also see a #COWARD in the foreground keeping his eyes forward while quietly complying with a fascist, unlike the Honorable Al Green who understood the assignment.
Much appreciated. There was no way I could listen to a treasonous fascist felon spewing his nonsense and lies. I’ve said one week after the mistake of January 20th impeachment will be necessary and just. The White House is housing anti American communists. No good will ever come from this inhuman.
Goody! You rhetorically shredded a guy who doesn't know the meaning of rhetorical and is busy shredding the federal government. Anyone working with them to avoid a shutdown is complicit. The pain is inevitable; caving to them in the name of false virtue will only prolong it. Enough rhetoric! Fight!
You have Raskin who knows the constitution standing on his head in his sleep, and Swalwell who is quick as a whip (we should add).
Get the band back together. Many believe you’d be the ones to do it.
Why not?
it is SEEN now😏
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov
Senator, this video seems to advise your constituents (I am one) to "change the channel" and ignore what's going on. Is this the best advice you have? Why didn't you support Rep. Al Green? Who thought tiny signs and silently walking out would be effective? What is going on elected Democrats?
When I saw Rep. Greene stand and start disrupting the Address, I thought Democrats had a plan. That was a silly thought. It would have made a statement if you were all forcibly removed, one by one, for filibustering his lies throughout the address. But instead you tweeted and sat there with placards
I believe in unity and in giving people a chance. I also believe in calling out incompetence. Dems have incompetent leaders. Their inability to organize protests at GOP senators/reps offices, their inability to deal with Musk, a stupid SOTU sign tactic, etc.
Are you going to stop voting for Trump's nominees now? Are you going to open any offices in California? You aren't meeting the moment. It's sad how much you loved the spotlight during Trump 1 when you had a bigger office to chase.
Bruh, you talked shit about house members for “lack of decorum” while you’ve been sitting on your hands for months? You and the Dems have been Neville Chamberlining for years and you’re all emo because a brave rep called out fascism? I’m your constituent, the fuck you expect my support?
We know you did your best to position yourself against a republican because you were afraid to lose to a woman, but I did expect you to show up for Californians once you were elected. I have been sadly disappointed; you don't need to reinvent the wheel, just run the Mitch McConnell playbook.
Please don’t be afraid to get thrown out of any situation on behalf of California. What Al Green did last night, made so much more of a statement than holding up a little paper plate.
If there’s any passion in you on behalf of us Yell It!!!!! Scream it!
Make yourself known.
Be the outlaw of speech
Every time Trump says "efficiency," I hear erasure.
Every time he says "security," I hear surveillance.
Every time he says "America First," I hear someone being pushed out last.
All GOP’s behavior at #SOTU is textbook psychological abuse—gaslighting, bullying, and relentless dishonesty. This isn’t politics; it’s manipulation on a national scale. Every person in that chamber, every American watching, is being subjected to it.
ALL GOP IS THE AGGRESSOR!
NOT OK! NOT NORMAL!
You all looked pathetic and weak last night. We protest and put ourselves in danger, yet you can’t stand up and fight for us during opportunities like last night. Do more! Stand up and fight!
Do you think we are dumb brah, we know you are all talk, only people in your party worth respect is @algreen.house.gov and the few other who walked out, insane that you would post this video, you and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social only represent the interests of you rich donors.
You need to start doing more to stop this regime! I voted for you so that you and fellow Democrats can keep our checks and balances intact. You need to be change agents to bring more Americans to your side…OUR side! The time for the deer-in-the-headlights look is over. Now get rolling!
No one watching you is being convinced. You’re doing things the OLD way! You should have boycotted that 💩 show, had counters to his talking points (you had to know in advance) and start fact checking him in real time. Stop speaking to your audience and start reaching outside of it!!!
The dems need to organize and get bolder, louder, more resistant. Match the energy of the chaos from the other side. It’s now or never! We won’t have a democracy if dems don’t come together and fight like hell right now!
From now on, don't let him set the narrative. He's acting like an abusive parent and telling us "this is your reality" but we are not kids and we don't have to take this.
Your Constituents want more Al Green and less silent protest. More 'South Korea National Assembly' and less wearing pink. More 'Serbian Parliament' and less holding signs. More 'Maidan Square' so we don't end up like 'Tiananmen Square'. Make sense now?
Senator, you and the Democrats have been entered into a culture war and a war for attention whether you think it is silly or not. We need leadership to lead in how to stand up. If you want people to take action then you need to show them what action looks like.
You wouldn't want democratic voters to wear blue on election day rather than go out and vote. You would rather people talk to their family and neighbors rather than being silent and posting online after. We need our leaders to show leadership. People need courage to act.
That includes a lot of people who are scared to make phone calls to reps and senators. That includes people who face a risk when sharing their stories. You and Dems must have bravery so people can have hope. Be the beacon on the hill. Please.
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Mar-A-Lardo signs you all up for Warsaw Pact 2.0, de-facto leaves NATO, and the best thing the Cheneyfied "opposition party" can do is... yeah what exactly?
https://bsky.app/profile/ehunterchristie.bsky.social/post/3lil2l7aa6c2i
Other than Al Green, the Dems Sat silent with toy paddles that could hardly be seen, or had their head down tweeting, while the president and Republicans showed strength.
Other than Al, there was no Good Trouble tonight.
And the world, noticed.
https://youtu.be/hQjKGKUKpQc
I expected more from you, don’t turn into a @fetterman.senate.gov
On Trump like Green did? I’m tired of the reporting on what’s happening. You could have made a difference tonight but you chose to comply in advance.
not even in his own city of Burbank
just straight up packed for DC
Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 225-5936
Brooklyn, NY
Phone: (718) 237-2211
Brooklyn, NY
Phone: (718) 373-0033
Why are you people so bad at this?
I like Al Green.
Everyone who sat through that shitshow was complicit.
Get busy America. Do something, you have four weeks.
I am a very disappointed constituent.
By the way. You guys wont even have this conversation
So who is this actually for?
Imagine if you'd all walked out?
Power boss move.
But, no. People waved paddles & let Al Green take the fall.
Your words are useless and not at all comforting.
This aint it.
We’re dealing with Nazis, here. All pretending is over.
Elected
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Cowering
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If by this point w/all that's happening..
none of you still will use this..
then it now must be seen as you're currently trying to help him stay in power for some reason.
This needs to stop:
https://NowMarch.org
https://bsky.app/profile/whoiskf.bsky.social/post/3ljlxrjyijc22
https://bsky.app/profile/tigerwiesejones.bsky.social/post/3ljmfvxxf222z
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One of the most notable ways politicians CAN participate IS in peaceful protests and be arrested to bring attention to injustice!
Congressman John Lewis: was arrested numerous times for engaging in nonviolent protests.
We have 22 days to comment before he decides to cut 280 million acres of wild forest.
What is the Dems plan to protect marginalized people? Protect our agencies?
Crickets. I am more disheartened by my leaders at this moment than by Shitler.
FFS, NONE OF THIS IS NORMAL - God, you Dems suck
I also see a #COWARD in the foreground keeping his eyes forward while quietly complying with a fascist, unlike the Honorable Al Green who understood the assignment.
You've lost your way Adam.
Thank you
Step down and get out of the way. Don't forget Hakeem and Nancy, take them with you.
I used to have respect for you.
Keep on.
You have Raskin who knows the constitution standing on his head in his sleep, and Swalwell who is quick as a whip (we should add).
Get the band back together. Many believe you’d be the ones to do it.
Why not?
it is SEEN now😏
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov
Papa Mike scolded them and then that was it.
Waving signs and wearing pink.
What did the pink mean?
They are so weak.
Go hard or stay home were the choices.
That’s why we don’t feel like you all know how to fight
He was shameless
Dems were shameful
Dems have no idea how to fight fascists
Local Office #: NONE (ask them why?)
DC Office #: (202) 224-3841
Office Website: https://www.schiff.senate.gov
Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me
You talk like a man who has integrity and honor which would be some indication of a serious mental lapse.
If there’s any passion in you on behalf of us Yell It!!!!! Scream it!
Make yourself known.
Be the outlaw of speech
Every time he says "security," I hear surveillance.
Every time he says "America First," I hear someone being pushed out last.
ALL GOP IS THE AGGRESSOR!
NOT OK! NOT NORMAL!
The country is falling apart and they’re holding up ping pong paddles?
Do something now or it will be too late
Pass.