After all my years on DU, I’m still angered and discouraged at how some will attack Democrats first, even going so far as making false claims against them.

No matter what republicans do or don't do, there will be some who will blame Democrats instead of holding republicans accountable.

Clearly some people aren't paying attention. Did they want those Democrats to come and knock on their doors and speak out in person? AND they need to stop blaming Democrats for everything republicans do. Being a Democrat in DC is truly a thankless job.

Thank you for speaking out here!

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Democrats have been taking shortcuts to justice for political expediency. One of the latest examples is the Democrats who voted for the Laiken Riley Act, and votes to confirm trump cabinet members. The GOPs turned minority power into this regime by leveraging racism and greed and duped Democrats.

This country is doomed. Justice will come in the elimination of our species.

is where this go along to get along strategy started. Our country is now paying a terrible price for it. We the people must now save ourselves.

Are they holding emergency meetings? Is anyone proposing a plan to counteract Trump?

Or are they just going to go on record saying:

1. Maduro's a bad guy
2. Trump illegally invaded
3. Congress wasn't consulted

If you have legitimate questions why not call or write your reps and ask them.

okay then.

they don't answer or talk polispeak, then they go along, the leaders we deserve aren't working

Not now, not if they somehow get back into power. Nothing will be done. The corporate overlords want this and so they shall have it.

Why don’t Democrats say something!!11

How dare they say something!!11

It’s all so sadly predictable.

or give them super powers.

The facts are that Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, and that Trump acted illegally while not consulting Congress.

I’m not sure what else you can reasonably expect.

Canada from doing the same to the US?

I suppose nothing is.

Rec

tearing the administration apart and Moulton was very good on CNN. I liked the framing from Moulton. I hope all Dems echo it. He said trump was willing to spend a billion dollars on taking over a foreign country but not spend that on your healthcare. He emphasized that this does nothing to help Americans and is a direct contradiction of the so called "America first" policy. Hats off to both of them.

for one vote or one mention of God in a tweet. Others are not held to the same exacting standard.

Saw it here the other day. Oh right, the Democratic Party is corrupted by billionaires and oligarchs because Pete Buttigieg had an event at a Californian wine cave in 2019.

That's always the big proof, absolutely nothing. And when you can't go after policy because there's little to no difference between what any Democrat or Independent could get done, go after character and pummel Democrats with personal insults and dire predictions of the terrible things they'll do or that they'll do nothing because both sides, etc.

And listening to the news. I have to say your post took me by complete surprise. If anyone had been paying real attention, they would have seen that there's been ample pushback. I seriously can't believe this actually happened on DU.

Some never even bothered to check, they just attacked.

slammed Schumer for not condemning Comey's indictment less than 24 hours later, despite that it was a Saturday, the jewish sabbath. Then when he was on one of the Sunday shows the next day, it was too little too late for some.

saying exactly what they're accused of remaining silence about and then it's "Democrats finally break their silence" but it's too late they should've stopped this before anyway.

Poster could have done their own research and perhaps given the Democrats bit of time.

"Noted."

I’ve been warned. Whatever shall I do?

"Noted" is a way to say your words have been heard or read without attaching an opinion to those words.

So, once again, you're making up meanings that just aren't there.

You really should stop doing that.

I well remember that threat to journalists during W Bush's maladministration. Of course it's a warning, but nice try, sweetheart. A warning of nothing because you have no power over me but nonetheless.

Have a lovely evening.

as to what we're allowed to post....probably with a "Leave Fetterman alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!" section.

I mean, seems we're not even supposed to say anything except "that's good that you did that, real good....please don't wish me into the cornfield!".

Yep, I am still cranky as hell today. Watching our country burn, with no way to stop or even slow it will do that to a person.

They ride!

They can't just make a few social media posts, memes, and go on a few talk shows, write a few strongly worded letters.

I hate to say it but they need to RAISE HELL just like the GOP would do.

Now is the time to mimic the children of the GOP.

Throw a fit! Please elected dems, Throw a fit.

It is sad that on a site dedicated to supporting democrats that there are some who would rather self-righteously create purity tests for democrats than criticize republicans who control every branch of government.

people saying something, often taken out of context or outright lied about, inspiring long threads of outrage and insults. Big thanks to those posting actual information and facts disproving petty conspiracy theories.

The words "Third Way" really gets some worked up even though it's boring meetings nobody pays attention to. Like how the DNC is a diabolical powerful cabal instead of occasional meetings about financial things and planning the national convention.

It must take some serious digging to find anything they say since they have no relevance.

This is Priceless.. Thank you, so much!

I've seen reports on DU of our Dems Speaking OUT and have been Bookmarking!

who Support Our Dems.

Maybe some Dems in Swing Districts and Purple States are Working on Getting Re-Elected? That is What We're All Working For, right?

From "no one speaking out" to 'sternly worded letter" to "not loud enough" to "just talk" then back to "needs to be softer!" And the gerbil wheel then returns to its original position to begin again...

round and round we go - and have been for the more than 20 years I've been here.

The claims that the Democrats have been silent are simply false. As a minority party, there are limits to the legislative actions that can be taken.

Thank you for the OP

is that when Democrats DO speak out, they’re still then accused of “just writing a strongly worded letter”. There are, unfortunately, too many people who:

A. Think both parties are the same, so what’s the point of voting for Dems?
B. Don’t understand how Congress works and think the minority party has “secret powers” that they’re just purposefully not using for reasons.