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Will republicans? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #1
Will Democrats? Scrivener7 Saturday #2
So blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #3
I would hope that Bettie Saturday #5
Little else they can do SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #6
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
Because they have no power despite your vote SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #9
You have a very narrow idea of what power is, I guess. WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #11
Their "power" (words) will be ridiculed as "fist-shaking" and "sternly written letters"... QueerDuck Saturday #19
Exactly mcar Saturday #120
Every time! Must be tradition by now. MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #123
Tradition... habit... compulsion... obsession... fixation... monomania. (Pick one.) QueerDuck Sunday #184
Yes, it's defined as controlling a branch of government SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #23
That is *one* definition of *one kind* of power, sure. I'll leave you to it. WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #29
Yes it's called legal power SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #38
Or some have no idea what power is. W_HAMILTON Saturday #122
don't I fuckin know it WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #135
No power doesn't mean no voice. CrispyQ Saturday #71
So instead of holding republicans accountable SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #73
Apparently your definition of attack includes voicing disagreement with dem leadership. Mine doesn't. CrispyQ Saturday #77
Yes it does SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #88
Huh Cirsium Saturday #156
I'm calling for republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #157
It isn't Cirsium Saturday #160
Yes I am calling for republicans to be held accountable SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #161
OK Cirsium Saturday #163
What democrats have I attacked? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #164
Democrats right here Cirsium Saturday #168
What democrats right here? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #170
I guess you win Cirsium Saturday #174
It's not about winning SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #175
I think the politics on this are pretty simple for Democrats BannonsLiver Saturday #177
I agree. yellow dahlia Saturday #180
Trump and his fascists have waged illegal war against a sovereign nation mcar Saturday #137
I don't understand why Ken Martin beat Martin O'Malley yellow dahlia Saturday #179
That doesn't mean that we shouldn't choie Saturday #79
So we shouldn't hold republicans accountable? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #84
Oh for CHRISSAKES! choie Saturday #85
Yet some have spent a lot of time SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #89
Thank you. Joinfortmill Saturday #101
No we don't know that mcar Saturday #138
The Democratic leadership should hold the GOP accountable. PufPuf23 Saturday #124
Exactly what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #126
The really sad thing for me is ...... walkingman Saturday #133
And how should they be doing that? mcar Saturday #139
I completely disagree JBTaurus83 Saturday #129
Do they? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #148
I do understand your point JBTaurus83 Saturday #178
Many have already SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #182
Both of my Democratic senators voted to confirm Rubio. How would you suggest giving feedback about that? WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #10
So blame a whole party SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #14
no no I was just asking about my two senators WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #17
I don't know who your senators are SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #20
Klobuchar and Smith. Two Democrats who voted to confirm the nomination of Marco Rubio. WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #21
And how does that make them responsible SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #24
lmaoooooo you're right Democrats are helpless babies who should not be held accountable for anything WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #25
Why are you against holding republicans accountable SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #39
How can I hold republicans accountable if I have no power over them? WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #50
So you don't believe in SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #57
No, I asked a different question that you're not answering. WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #61
I'm not required to answer anyone's question SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #62
lol having come full circle, I'll disembark here WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #63
Well then SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #66
Will Republicans call this action illegal? WDLAL Saturday #109
Call them and tell them what you want. I called mine tirebiter Saturday #147
Do we have the same senators? CrispyQ Saturday #74
Spoiler alert: All senators voted to confirm Rubio. WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #76
I was more upset that Hick voted for some of the more heinous ones & almost tied Fetterman. CrispyQ Saturday #78
I don't think they believed he would sell his soul. He did. Joinfortmill Saturday #104
So asking for a united voice of condemnation is an attack, now? Scrivener7 Saturday #13
Or maybe focus on republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #16
Or maybe asking for a united voice of condemnation Scrivener7 Saturday #22
It's constructing a purity test for democrats SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #27
This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #31
uh no... that's a really absurd take Takket Saturday #41
Why not call out republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #51
The question asked was concerning the Democratic response. Gore1FL Saturday #58
So we are not allowed to say SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #60
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
Maybe I will SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #68
As you should. nt Gore1FL Saturday #69
Nobody is saying that except you. CrispyQ Saturday #82
Sorry SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #92
Ditto. -nt CrispyQ Saturday #132
Well, I'm not certain 'criticism' is what is being asked. Joinfortmill Saturday #105
It's creating a purity test for democrats SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #107
So, are you hoping that Bettie Saturday #93
No SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #94
I'm criticizing Republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #146
This +1000! mcar Saturday #140
They can speak out against illegal actions Bettie Saturday #37
There is a small but vocal group here that consistently insists that we not "subject" Scrivener7 Saturday #45
There is a a group who consistently let republicans off the hook SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #72
I agree and Bettie Saturday #102
I think so too. I think we have some trolls here who use this position as a Scrivener7 Saturday #116
That's where I am as well Bettie Saturday #142
Why not expend energy calling out republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #46
I think there's a rush of adrenaline that comes from these calls for purity... QueerDuck Saturday #80
Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #90
Agree. Completely. MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #131
Your whole interaction on this thread is bashing DU Democrats LuvLoogie Saturday #96
No SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #97
Yes. It seems to be an attempt to silence requests for a concerted opposition to this illegal attack. Scrivener7 Saturday #119
They are and have been all day! mcar Saturday #144
Thread started pretty early in the morning Bettie Saturday #150
I agree Grim Chieftain Saturday #83
They're all over socials condemning it. CousinIT Saturday #154
When I saw the news it was early in the day Bettie Saturday #162
Yikes. Hope you feel better soon! CousinIT Saturday #166
Auto accident on the 19th Bettie Saturday #172
Well that sucks! Take care of yourself! CousinIT Saturday #173
I don't see blame. I see someone asking if Democrats Scrivener7 Saturday #8
Maybe we should be asking republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #12
So you don't believe we should be allowed to ask for a united voice of condemnation. Scrivener7 Saturday #15
I believe that we should be holding republicans accountable SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #18
Again, asking for a united voice of opposition from the leaders we elected to an obiously Scrivener7 Saturday #26
Let's hold republicans accountable SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #32
Again, stop implying our elected leaders are useless whimps who have no role to play. That's disrespectful. Scrivener7 Saturday #34
Those are your words not mine. SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #42
No. They're very clearly your meaning. And again, no one blamed Democrats for anything. Scrivener7 Saturday #49
No, it's your spin SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #53
No. It's the clear meaning of all your posts in this thread. And PS: we elect our Democratic Scrivener7 Saturday #55
No the meaning of my posts is SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #65
We elect our Democratic leaders to specifically hold republicans accountable in situations like this. That's Scrivener7 Saturday #75
So it's all on them SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #86
Again, how do you plan to make republicans hear you without going through the Democratic leaders Scrivener7 Saturday #111
How about start by criticizing them SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #112
That lamppost you are yelling at is not going to do anything. Scrivener7 Saturday #115
What's wrong with SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #117
To whom? To you? And what does that do? What is wrong with asking Democrats, whose Scrivener7 Saturday #121
To everyone SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #125
"To everyone"? Really? How are you criticizing the republicans "to everyone" for this? Scrivener7 Saturday #127
You weren't criticizing SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #128
You have no answer but I'll ask again: How are you criticizing republicans "to everyone" individually today in response Scrivener7 Saturday #130
Why are you so hostile to criticizing Republicans? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #145
Strawman-ing like that is the last refuge of those who have no actual answer. But I'll ask again: Scrivener7 Saturday #158
Why is criticizing republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #159
This is a straw man, as you know very well, and you keep repeating it because you have no answer. Scrivener7 Saturday #165
So you support focusing on SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #167
Thank you for conceding that you have no answer, and that you are simply Scrivener7 Saturday #169
I don't concede that we should be criticizing republicans SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #171
You are correct. These types of things are ambiguous enough to leave a plausible "just asking questions" excuse... QueerDuck Saturday #30
It always amazes me SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #36
It's a predictable pattern. I'm no longer amazed at who or when, but I'm always disappointed... QueerDuck Saturday #40
No blame Maine Abu El Banat Saturday #81
What is stopping you? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #91
I also have a vote Maine Abu El Banat Saturday #113
Against republicans? SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #118
Which party azureblue Saturday #87
Have you gone to the halls of Congress to hang around and point at republicans and shout "I accuse you!"? Scrivener7 Saturday #114
Rep Jim McGovern did. Torchlight Saturday #4
anyone who doesn't should be primaried at the next election. Takket Saturday #28
We don't know how this will pan out. If it results in a peaceful and rapid regime change for the Doodley Saturday #67
Democrats should do whatever is needed to win elections JI7 Saturday #33
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
Let's not take the bait RoseTrellis Saturday #108
Maga will always accuse us of stuff. Doesn't matter what we've done. Walleye Saturday #52
Do we want to win the midterms or not? Doodley Saturday #59
Probably so. BannonsLiver Saturday #110
Let's face it... BH liberal Saturday #43
I want to know where ALL members of Congress stand on this attack on Venezuela. democrank Saturday #47
They had better malaise Saturday #48
Ummm....they already have? paleotn Saturday #56
You know the war on Venezuela is nothing more Farmer-Rick Saturday #95
Or he's become a SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #99
?? CrystalwolfLady Saturday #98
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
While there seems to be little else Alliepoo Saturday #106
You first! MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #149
As always: never give the benefit of the doubt, assume the worst, stir up cynicism, blame, anger at Democrats. betsuni Saturday #134
Exactly SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #153
Yes mcar Saturday #136
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
For today, a unified condemnation would be very nice. Scrivener7 Saturday #143
Should be at the very least a vote on the war powers act ASAP but don't hold your breath. nt yaesu Saturday #151
Good question RandySF Saturday #152
Nice hit and run sarisataka Saturday #155
I'm tired of this obsession with listening for the exact right words. RandySF Saturday #176
Goldilocks waiting for just the right exact magic words purity test. betsuni Saturday #181
We just illegally invaded another country. Hoping to hear EVERY Democrat say, "That was wrong" Scrivener7 Sunday #185
WILL ANYONE? Skittles Sunday #183
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