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Qutzupalotl

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8. The common denominator in both responses is

Wed May 27, 2026, 05:56 PM

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a dislike of Trump, his policies, and his enablers. So there is hope: Trump is deeply unpopular (and secretly worried about what that means for the midterms). What they want from Democrats is what we came here to do: to fight fascism and stop Trump’s takeover and broader agenda.

The poll should hearten any Democrat who might have been hesitant to stand up to Trump. It’s time to take the gloves off and counter these cretins at every opportunity.

Members of Congress can start by showing up unannounced at ICE holding facilities for a duly authorized inspection, and reporting to us what they see. A few have done this, but every single one of them should.

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Americans Say Democrats Don't Stand Up to Trump [View all] applegrove Wednesday OP

Unless Democrats have the numbers, there's not a hell of a lot they can do. All the ranting and raving and Vinca Wednesday #1

But Dems ARE getting things done through the courts. wnylib Wednesday #2

Sucks to be the only adults in the room genxlib Wednesday #3

Lots of pushback not being reported... lame54 Wednesday #4

There's ALWAYS a Fetterman orthoclad Wednesday #5

I hate him more than Manchin and Sinema... lame54 Wednesday #6

Politicians must understand orthoclad Wednesday #7

The common denominator in both responses is Qutzupalotl Wednesday #8

Correction: NOBODY stands up to Trump. Democrats and Republicans. no_hypocrisy Wednesday #9