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Torchlight

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52. I'm guessing the goalposts will be moved. Again

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 03:18 PM

Jan 5

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...

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For those here who are falsely claiming that Democrats are not speaking out* [View all] mcar Jan 3 OP

Thank you, mcar. sheshe2 Jan 3 #1

You're welcome, she mcar Jan 3 #2

Yup, I hear you mcar. SMDH! sheshe2 Jan 3 #4

Chipping away at support for Democrats, working hard in the Both Sides hate-mines every day. betsuni Jan 3 #18

It truly is very frustrating PatSeg Jan 4 #33

I tend to mute or block those who Bluesky that insist that Dems are doing nothing all the time Maeve Jan 3 #3

Since at least the Patriot Act LuvLoogie Jan 3 #5

Since the Supreme Court's 2000 Bush vs Gore ruling DemocracyForever Jan 3 #13

So what are they gonna do about it? leftstreet Jan 3 #6

Please don't start this again. MorbidButterflyTat Jan 3 #9

It's my first time leftstreet Jan 3 #10

Well.... MorbidButterflyTat Jan 3 #19

because jaymac Jan 4 #26

Nothing. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 3 #14

BINGO! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 4 #29

And there it is mcar Jan 3 #20

The reality is that Democrats are out of power. Wishing harder or being angrier doesn't change reality tritsofme Jan 4 #34

What stops canetoad Jan 3 #7

Besides the obvious fact that it's practically impossible militarily? BlueTsunami2018 Jan 3 #15

Thank you. 🥰 MorbidButterflyTat Jan 3 #8

Ding ding malaise Jan 3 #11

Andy Kim malaise Jan 3 #12

Thanks mcar Jan 3 #21

Dan Goldman lapucelle Jan 5 #62

Jayapal (sp) was on MSNOW senseandsensibility Jan 3 #16

Thanks mcar Jan 3 #22

But ... but ... a dozen Democrats voted the wrong way once. All is lost, abandon hope. Blame Democrats. betsuni Jan 3 #17

Funny how some Democrats can never be forgiven mcar Jan 3 #23

Angry muffins are STILL bringing up wine caves as evidence Democrats are corporate-corrupt. Big Wine. betsuni Jan 4 #24

I haven't been on DU since the attack because I've been too busy reading the news. Native Jan 4 #25

The baseless criticism of Dems started at about 7 am EST yesterday mcar Jan 4 #31

Reminds me of when some SocialDemocrat61 Jan 4 #32

As always mcar Jan 4 #35

Something happens Friday, alarums about "remaining silent," Democrats on Sunday shows betsuni Jan 4 #39

I didn't see anyone saying Democrats aren't speaking out. An OP did ask, "Will Democrats call this an illegal action?" Scrivener7 Jan 4 #27

It was click bait mcar Jan 4 #36

Your outrage against DUers about that thing that never happened is noted. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #40

Aww, bless your heart mcar Jan 4 #41

Uh oh MorbidButterflyTat Jan 4 #42

I know, right? mcar Jan 4 #43

Obviously that wasn't any kind of "warning" dear. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #47

"It's been noted in the building" mcar Jan 4 #48

Again, no it obviously wasn't a warning. But enjoy your fantasy. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #49

lol Cha Jan 5 #57

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Jan 5 #50

You're welcome mcar Jan 5 #54

Maybe they need to make up a set of rules Bettie Jan 4 #38

... orangecrush Jan 4 #45

. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #46

They need to speak out FIERCELY!! ABC123Easy Jan 4 #28

Thanks for posting SocialDemocrat61 Jan 4 #30

"Numerous Democrats Praise Trump" "Democrats Bad" headlines turn out to be one or two betsuni Jan 4 #37

I get a kick out of the "Turd Way" freak outs mcar Jan 4 #44

Sorry I missed this on Saturday, mcar!... Cha Jan 5 #51

Thank you Cha! mcar Jan 5 #55

You're So Welcome, mcar! I love Dems Cha Jan 5 #59

It's what we're supposed to be working for, anyway mcar Jan 5 #60

I'm guessing the goalposts will be moved. Again Torchlight Jan 5 #52

"Too little too late" "Talk is cheap" mcar Jan 5 #56

Democrats have been and are speaking out LetMyPeopleVote Jan 5 #53

What really frustrates me Mad_Machine76 Jan 5 #58

Perhaps the question you should be asking orangecrush Jan 5 #61