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183. My elected officials represent my state.

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 04:46 PM

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the people of my state of which I am one. I did not vote for a single Republican and have none representing me. The human beings I chose to vote for are decent people doing the job they were hired to do. If you want a militia join the GOP.

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Where the fuck are the Democrats? [View all] boston bean Jan 27 OP

So much for resist NT Tickle Jan 27 #1

EVERYONE STOP FIGHTING EACHOTHER! Bluethroughu Jan 27 #103

This is a great way to begin a general strike, but they must be open ended as well. Magoo48 Jan 28 #146

Of course...I just would like us all to support eachother and value Bluethroughu Jan 28 #148

Yes, I agree. I think we see this in much the same way. If it's a peaceful action, I more than likely support it. Magoo48 Jan 28 #152

Me too. Bluethroughu Jan 28 #158

Im sure my credit card company will be completely understanding bluevoter4life Jan 28 #149

We can be more positive. I want to see Pete on TV. Festivito Jan 28 #164

I feel very alone right now. Mad_Machine76 Jan 27 #2

There is absolutely no leadership. boston bean Jan 27 #4

I was hoping Mad_Machine76 Jan 27 #8

The tenor & tone was set early, when ex Speaker (but still power core) Pelosi put paid to AOC's bid for Ranking Member Celerity Jan 27 #34

He looks like a cadaver wolfie001 Jan 27 #63

So afraid that they'd rather see the country turn into a fascist hellhole, apparently. It pisses me the fuck off. Karasu Jan 27 #74

If only the meek would follow the example of the strong. Magoo48 Jan 28 #157

Holy shit. Brenda Jan 28 #121

Doing a job on us,not a job for us. BattleRow Jan 27 #55

Bingo. You answered your own question ... and KPN Jan 27 #68

It's a vacuum NEOBuckeye Jan 27 #72

And what should leadership be doing? krawhitham Jan 28 #130

They should be leading by example. Shipwack Jan 28 #140

Republicans controlled house at that point, what do we control? Not the ability to force a vote on anything krawhitham Jan 28 #144

1000 recs Cirsium Jan 28 #162

Democrats can't have votes on things moose65 Jan 28 #169

That is so insulting Cirsium Jan 28 #154

Do you think the GOP would be saying that if it were a Democrat doing all of this? hadEnuf Jan 28 #155

kraw, you answered your own question Bobstandard Jan 28 #187

Much of what he's doing is not legal. choie Jan 28 #188

Throwing a fit in the media would be a good start. choie Jan 28 #189

Yes, show their asses on TV non-stop and vent like the GOP does non-stop against us! tableturner Jan 28 #192

The half dozen who are stepping up are being mocked by the silence and inaction of the rest. Magoo48 Jan 28 #160

At least we're together in our aloneness. Intractable Jan 27 #7

I found DU in the depths of the Bush era Mad_Machine76 Jan 27 #14

The silence is deafening MustLoveBeagles Jan 27 #13

Maybe they're sitting back and allowing BonnieJW Jan 27 #50

But in terms of what it would do to whathehell Jan 27 #104

Some can Cirsium Jan 28 #207

I feel you. And you're not alone in feeling alone. Alice B. Jan 27 #52

Scared that Republicans will put them in prison DSandra Jan 28 #151

Working on their stock portfolios. CentralMass Jan 27 #3

I'm not too happy with them either MustLoveBeagles Jan 27 #5

Hell if I know. Politics Girl and others are yelling about their absolute silence. CousinIT Jan 27 #6

working? stillcool Jan 27 #9

I want leadership. Not silence and acquiescence. boston bean Jan 27 #11

you want Chuck Schumer stillcool Jan 27 #18

I want to hear what they plan to do. boston bean Jan 27 #22

I can't quite believe it... stillcool Jan 27 #23

There are many ways to message resistance boston bean Jan 27 #28

I just saw Warren was on tv! stillcool Jan 27 #38

Wow. LOL boston bean Jan 27 #42

Bye orangecrush Jan 27 #45

Thank you! betsuni Jan 27 #71

Communication is not histrionics. The fact that you ridicule the notion that our leaders should communicate Scrivener7 Jan 27 #73

I ridicule the language being used... stillcool Jan 27 #78

You ridicule a question that is perfectly legitimate and try to shut down the discussion because you don't like it. Scrivener7 Jan 27 #93

I question the ridiculing of the Democratic party stillcool Jan 27 #96

The point of THIS OP is to ask where is the Democratic leadership. The question is legitimate. Scrivener7 Jan 27 #100

Pot meet kettle Cirsium Jan 28 #171

I am not attacking anyone stillcool Jan 28 #175

Backward Cirsium Jan 28 #179

your elected officials represent your state stillcool Jan 28 #185

Wrong Cirsium Jan 28 #193

Wrong. You elect your representatives stillcool Jan 28 #199

Good grief Cirsium Jan 28 #200

This message was self-deleted by its author stillcool Jan 28 #201

They get blame because they do not fight like the GOP does, and they deserve it! tableturner Jan 28 #195

maybe a miilitia would be a better fix stillcool Jan 28 #197

Histrionics? Cirsium Jan 28 #165

How can there be a 'plan' stillcool Jan 28 #177

I was waiting orangecrush Jan 27 #44

her stillcool Jan 27 #48

Billionaire TV Inc will not let them build a resistance on their air. Justice matters. Jan 27 #98

So? Cirsium Jan 28 #174

The rooftop screaming has been echoing for years aka-chmeee Jan 28 #184

There are very obvious harmful things happening. We have never had this happen before. boston bean Jan 28 #186

Yes. Of course. I want Chuck Schumer to go on TV. Part of their job is communicating and leading the party. Scrivener7 Jan 27 #70

Chuck Schumer on tv.... stillcool Jan 27 #75

Then why did you spend all those posts ridiculing the notion, calling it "histrionics?" Scrivener7 Jan 27 #79

It was my tone, I think. boston bean Jan 27 #80

Given the situation and the near silence, I think your tone was perfectly appropriate. Scrivener7 Jan 27 #82

Ty. boston bean Jan 27 #83

I was responding to a post stillcool Jan 27 #90

These are our elected leaders. They need to lead. They have been silent during the worst crisis Scrivener7 Jan 27 #94

My Senators, and Congressman work for the people of my state. stillcool Jan 27 #99

Sarcasm noted, but yes. You were wrong to ridicule a plea for communication from our leaders during Scrivener7 Jan 27 #107

oh yeah...who are 'our' leaders? stillcool Jan 27 #111

Really? Cirsium Jan 28 #172

how original. stillcool Jan 28 #178

That is funny to you? Cirsium Jan 28 #180

yes it is...haven't heard it in years stillcool Jan 28 #182

The "job" Cirsium Jan 28 #147

My elected officials represent my state. stillcool Jan 28 #183

Nope Cirsium Jan 28 #196

And why can't they do it all? Going on TV doesn't work too well when ALL media is owned by the right wing. BComplex Jan 28 #161

some do... stillcool Jan 28 #181

Yup WTF are they? Clouds Passing Jan 27 #10

We are here. We are the Dems. Stop bellyaching and do something. I just attended a small group meeting held in Jit423 Jan 28 #210

Fantastic ideas Clouds Passing Jan 28 #217

Strategizing. They know what to do about as much as you do. Pushback is one play. Better make it a good one. /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 27 #12

If the Republicans were in the minority Mad_Machine76 Jan 27 #15

Totally agree, Scubamatt Jan 28 #135

One play? Mad_Machine76 Jan 27 #16

Strategizing? choie Jan 27 #25

Strategizing? Seriously? Orrex Jan 27 #67

So much for strategizing during the last election... DSandra Jan 28 #153

The three that jump out to me are all women. LuvLoogie Jan 27 #17

Warren was just on Jen Psaki's show. I think she's good, too. electric_blue68 Jan 27 #21

Then you haven't been watching Jamie Raskin True Dough Jan 27 #36

I've been calling my Senators every day...crickets. likesmountains 52 Jan 27 #19

It's a question I've been asking since election night. NewHendoLib Jan 27 #20

It's astonishing. choie Jan 27 #24

Only a select few kacekwl Jan 27 #26

They're not the ones that will suffer choie Jan 27 #27

you may be sure to note they have jacked up their money begging again via text and msongs Jan 27 #29

I've blocked all the fundraising emails and texts. AllyCat Jan 27 #66

Now when they ask for money, tonekat Jan 28 #145

they have a lot of nerve Skittles Jan 27 #76

Cashing in stocks before the crash? we can do it Jan 27 #30

This centrist populism behavior is why we're in trouble. Emile Jan 27 #31

Asking our leaders to communicate with us is centrist behavior? Do tell. Scrivener7 Jan 27 #97

Nice spin Emile Jan 28 #118

I am pretty sure that is not what Emile meant at all when they referred to centrist behaviour. Celerity Jan 28 #206

Many are behind their keyboards asking me for money. n/t tinymontgomery Jan 27 #32

Yep They sent timms139 Jan 27 #89

Composing a strongly worded letter? nt R. P. McMurphy Jan 27 #33

They know we don't have a country anymore, what is the point of incurring his wrath? Wingus Dingus Jan 27 #35

If the plan is to just not have a country anymore boston bean Jan 27 #39

There is no message. They're baffled and feeling their way around in the dark Wingus Dingus Jan 27 #40

Call Dems, not just your own rep, leave messages vapor2 Jan 27 #37

They're asking for money. milestogo Jan 27 #41

Those phony surveys. But instead of a submit button, you get sent to ActBlue. Alice B. Jan 27 #86

Every. Single. Time. milestogo Jan 28 #124

Responses to the fundraiser emails won't get handed over to the legislators FakeNoose Jan 28 #198

Why are you telling me this? milestogo Jan 28 #203

Recommended. H2O Man Jan 27 #43

How are you personally holding them accountable??? KatjeD Jan 27 #46

Welcome KatjeD JMCKUSICK Jan 27 #51

Why would you assume we are not doing these things? Scrivener7 Jan 27 #77

At this point there is not a lot that can be done Nigrum Cattus Jan 27 #47

The Republicans don't have that problem Cirsium Jan 28 #173

Maybe they're looking to Moaning Joe for guidance JMCKUSICK Jan 27 #49

Even Republican Adam Kinzinger is asking where they are. Nanjeanne Jan 27 #53

Some say, keep the powder dry or it's someone elses turn PurgedVoter Jan 27 #54

Problem solving with their FRIENDS across the aisle. (n/t) DJ Synikus Makisimus Jan 27 #56

LESSONS barbiegeek Jan 27 #57

That's forbidden knowledge. Oneironaut Jan 27 #58

It's infuriating. This really is a constitutional crisis Arazi Jan 27 #59

Maybe the 'plan' is to let Trump run it off the rails. harumph Jan 27 #60

Yep. The plan is let the morons who believed the felon's promises (groceries...) Justice matters. Jan 27 #105

First, getting their securities trades in order. flvegan Jan 27 #61

Post removed Post removed Jan 27 #62

The chair is elected. It's a vote. Pelosi didn't "pick" anyone. Conspiracy theory. betsuni Jan 27 #69

They lost, as everyone keeps reminding us, what they didn't do and should've done and betsuni Jan 27 #64

No one is expecting a fix. boston bean Jan 27 #65

I've seen Jamie Raskin EVERYWHERE EVERY DAY this week. I've seen Jasmine Crockett and AOC. LauraInLA Jan 27 #101

Thank you. sheshe2 Jan 28 #116

ive gotten a couple of fund raising texts in the past 2 days moonshinegnomie Jan 27 #81

Being mostly ignored by media as usual. bullimiami Jan 27 #84

We Need New Blood! Daleuhlmann Jan 27 #85

Right where we voted them qazplm135 Jan 27 #87

They're not powerless. They are the leaders of half the country. And we have not heard a word from Scrivener7 Jan 27 #95

Hearing a word stops what? qazplm135 Jan 28 #115

I don't understand the obsession with leadership. Do people really need to be told what to do, betsuni Jan 28 #117

If the people thought we needed to start over...? kentuck Jan 27 #88

i agree. Where are they? samsingh Jan 27 #91

Hakeem Jeffries Karch Jan 27 #92

I don't even know what this means XanaDUer2 Jan 28 #136

Voters removed from the rolls Beck23 Jan 27 #102

We are the party. The party is us. oldmanlynn Jan 27 #106

Post removed Post removed Jan 27 #108

Remember when there was an announcement that a big thing was going to be unveiled? And it turned out to be NBachers Jan 27 #109

"Where the fuck are the Democrats?" LudwigPastorius Jan 27 #110

Asking Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger what to do. (n/t) DJ Synikus Makisimus Jan 27 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Jan 27 #113

On his Countdown podcast KO said. Hassler Jan 28 #114

Agree Meowmee Jan 28 #119

I see them fighting to the extent they can in the minority. Patton French Jan 28 #120

I agree. They are there to do a job. It's our job to bitch and moan. LeftInTX Jan 28 #123

Well, with all this hate, this sounds like Palestinians versus Israel. LeftInTX Jan 28 #122

As others have said, the plan may be to let Trump go off the rails TBF Jan 28 #125

Post removed Post removed Jan 28 #126

Fighting with each other as usual. MineralMan Jan 28 #127

I hate to say it, but I have to ask the same question. LW1977 Jan 28 #128

can you imaine how hard it is for the Dem Lawmakers to HAVE to be in samnsara Jan 28 #129

No. It is in no way as hard for them as it is for us. boston bean Jan 28 #139

They're right here: The Senate has voted 97-0 to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Duffy Passages Jan 28 #131

We are supposed to chill out. God. Is. On. His. Throne. Irish_Dem Jan 28 #132

The only way to get their message through is to stand united, every Democratic lawmaker, and make a joint statement. Doodley Jan 28 #133

I'm glad Scubamatt Jan 28 #134

It's about damned time to ask this question. They appear mesmerized by the bullshit. flashman13 Jan 28 #137

I hear yeah but the American people put the Democrats in time out Takket Jan 28 #138

Does Hakim Jefferies appear to be backing down? Flash953 Jan 28 #141

Hmmm Cirsium Jan 28 #168

Post removed Post removed Jan 28 #142

Kick. Maru Kitteh Jan 28 #143

If Dems don't want to defend its constituents, let another party do it DSandra Jan 28 #150

I do not understand why anyone would advocate to "let another party do it" ... really? Oopsie Daisy Jan 28 #191

If people hate this fictional Democratic Party they believe in like a religion so much, I say join the third parties. betsuni Jan 28 #213

Preach! Praise! Amen sister! Oopsie Daisy Jan 28 #214

Same question here claudette Jan 28 #156

I'm here. I'm a Democrat. There is an advantage, in my view... NNadir Jan 28 #159

Our nation is facing the biggest constitutional crisis of our lifetimes. The country we knew is being dismantled. Doodley Jan 28 #163

Democrats have been very gutless kansasobama Jan 28 #166

Understand here on out: institutional resistance is going to do little... JCMach1 Jan 28 #167

Figuring out messaging to leverage citizen angst into cash flow into their coffers. TransitJohn Jan 28 #170

I think a large part Katcat Jan 28 #176

Be the change you want to see. Links... Hekate Jan 28 #190

Thank you SocialDemocrat61 Jan 28 #205

Thank you! betsuni Jan 28 #208

I wasn't going to come back to this thread. sheshe2 Jan 28 #211

Check today's news Lulu KC Jan 28 #194

Probably waiting for some other Democrat to do something. Progressive dog Jan 28 #202

I wrote to my new Rep Dave Min. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 28 #204

That's what I'd like to know. Susan Calvin Jan 28 #209

Don't forget that the "Bully Pulpit" is real - everything the blob says and does will get attention walkingman Jan 28 #212

The power of chaos -- the sheer number... pat_k Jan 28 #215

They are Pushing Back hannah Jan 28 #216