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In reply to the discussion: Will Democrats call this an illegal action? [View all]
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,360 posts)63. lol having come full circle, I'll disembark here
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How is expecting my leaders to speak and act for me in a way I support -- which is why they get my vote -- an attack?
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#7
Their "power" (words) will be ridiculed as "fist-shaking" and "sternly written letters"...
QueerDuck
Saturday
#19
Tradition... habit... compulsion... obsession... fixation... monomania. (Pick one.)
QueerDuck
Sunday
#184
That is *one* definition of *one kind* of power, sure. I'll leave you to it.
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#29
Apparently your definition of attack includes voicing disagreement with dem leadership. Mine doesn't.
CrispyQ
Saturday
#77
Both of my Democratic senators voted to confirm Rubio. How would you suggest giving feedback about that?
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#10
Klobuchar and Smith. Two Democrats who voted to confirm the nomination of Marco Rubio.
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#21
lmaoooooo you're right Democrats are helpless babies who should not be held accountable for anything
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#25
I was more upset that Hick voted for some of the more heinous ones & almost tied Fetterman.
CrispyQ
Saturday
#78
I literally suggested you make a thread on that topic. I have no say on what is allowed, but clearly, I encourage it.
Gore1FL
Saturday
#64
There is a small but vocal group here that consistently insists that we not "subject"
Scrivener7
Saturday
#45
I think so too. I think we have some trolls here who use this position as a
Scrivener7
Saturday
#116
I think there's a rush of adrenaline that comes from these calls for purity...
QueerDuck
Saturday
#80
Yes. It seems to be an attempt to silence requests for a concerted opposition to this illegal attack.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#119
So you don't believe we should be allowed to ask for a united voice of condemnation.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#15
Again, asking for a united voice of opposition from the leaders we elected to an obiously
Scrivener7
Saturday
#26
Again, stop implying our elected leaders are useless whimps who have no role to play. That's disrespectful.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#34
No. They're very clearly your meaning. And again, no one blamed Democrats for anything.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#49
No. It's the clear meaning of all your posts in this thread. And PS: we elect our Democratic
Scrivener7
Saturday
#55
We elect our Democratic leaders to specifically hold republicans accountable in situations like this. That's
Scrivener7
Saturday
#75
Again, how do you plan to make republicans hear you without going through the Democratic leaders
Scrivener7
Saturday
#111
To whom? To you? And what does that do? What is wrong with asking Democrats, whose
Scrivener7
Saturday
#121
"To everyone"? Really? How are you criticizing the republicans "to everyone" for this?
Scrivener7
Saturday
#127
You have no answer but I'll ask again: How are you criticizing republicans "to everyone" individually today in response
Scrivener7
Saturday
#130
Strawman-ing like that is the last refuge of those who have no actual answer. But I'll ask again:
Scrivener7
Saturday
#158
This is a straw man, as you know very well, and you keep repeating it because you have no answer.
Scrivener7
Saturday
#165
You are correct. These types of things are ambiguous enough to leave a plausible "just asking questions" excuse...
QueerDuck
Saturday
#30
It's a predictable pattern. I'm no longer amazed at who or when, but I'm always disappointed...
QueerDuck
Saturday
#40
Have you gone to the halls of Congress to hang around and point at republicans and shout "I accuse you!"?
Scrivener7
Saturday
#114
We don't know how this will pan out. If it results in a peaceful and rapid regime change for the
Doodley
Saturday
#67
MAGA will accuse Democrats of siding with a dictator who they will lie has killed millions of Americans.
Doodley
Saturday
#35
I agree... see my post #28. Our opposition to this has to be in support of the law, not Maduro.
Takket
Saturday
#44
The average maga guy can't tell the difference. Everything has to be personal with them
Walleye
Saturday
#54
Exactly. "Bad man gone. Trump did it! We love Trump!" That's all they need care about.
Doodley
Saturday
#70
I want to know where ALL members of Congress stand on this attack on Venezuela.
democrank
Saturday
#47
Anyone have a link or source to the official justification or hte Venezuelan action?
Tarc
Saturday
#100
It was supposedly to protect Americans serving an arrest warrant. See this:
highplainsdem
Saturday
#103
As always: never give the benefit of the doubt, assume the worst, stir up cynicism, blame, anger at Democrats.
betsuni
Saturday
#134
If you're going to draw a line in the sand there had better be some serious consequences if it's crossed.
BannonsLiver
Saturday
#141
Should be at the very least a vote on the war powers act ASAP but don't hold your breath. nt
yaesu
Saturday
#151