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Efilroft Sul

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9. Coloring within the lines for decorum's sake only guarantees Democrats march in an orderly fashion to the camps.
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 01:01 PM
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Why can't Democrats just say it: [View all] Chasstev365 Jan 18 OP
They can do that. Just saying the GOP is standing in the way of better healthcare, affordability & stability works too. dutch777 Jan 18 #1
There is so much low hanging fruit that we are not picking. The messaging Scrivener7 Jan 18 #2
I stand boggled with you, S7. yellow dahlia Jan 18 #39
Maybe they'll suggest Republicans wear body cams n/t leftstreet Jan 18 #3
Jason Crow said it, gab13by13 Jan 18 #4
I don't think we can wait that long. Jan 2027 if a new Congress is seated. paleotn Jan 18 #12
That Alaska airborn unit's planned deployment to Minnesota is not actually for Minnesota. Scrivener7 Monday #56
Again, we are waiting on something that may not happen. hamsterjill Jan 18 #20
Post removed Post removed Monday #44
I believe taking a stand now and fighting them Hey Joe Monday #51
No, NO!! We must focus on the Abundance Agenda, because that's what our consultants said!!! hatrack Jan 18 #5
I guess Hakeem Jefferies, Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, AOC, et al. didn't get the memo? paleotn Jan 18 #11
Also Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and many others ShazzieB Jan 18 #25
I get tired of that particular Dem bashing line too BaronChocula Jan 18 #37
Evidently one can be a "supporter" giving "constructive criticism" by lying about what Democrats do/say and do not. betsuni Monday #54
You mean the Elissa Slotkin choie Monday #52
We do Democrats always have to present a positive message and agenda that the corporate media ignores? Chasstev365 Jan 18 #16
Fire all the consultants. yellow dahlia Jan 18 #40
I'm a Democrat and I'm saying, as are you too, I assume. Some elected Dems are saying it too-- like Jasmine Crockett! LymphocyteLover Jan 18 #6
Sometimes Katcat Jan 18 #7
Really no downside to much these days. paleotn Jan 18 #8
Coloring within the lines for decorum's sake only guarantees Democrats march in an orderly fashion to the camps. Efilroft Sul Jan 18 #9
We say that all the time creeksneakers2 Jan 18 #10
Schumer: "The bottom line is, Senate Republicans continually fall in line behind Donald Trump, no matter how reckless, betsuni Jan 18 #13
You can be a supporter choie Monday #53
Why don't Democrats use some random phrasing that came out of your head? Gee, I don't know? tritsofme Jan 18 #14
Reread my original post: You missed my point entirely Chasstev365 Jan 18 #17
It's just not true. Democrats denounce Republicans for falling behind Trump all the time. tritsofme Jan 18 #19
Yes, it's not true. Gaslights make it pretty dim in here. betsuni Jan 18 #30
Yes - the problem with the Republican party is REPUBLICANS, not just Trump. Beartracks Jan 18 #15
RULES ONLY APPLY TO DEMS, RIGHT? Exp Jan 18 #18
ANY MEANS NECESSARY czarjak Jan 18 #21
Doesn't seem very productive. mdbl Jan 18 #22
Like the LEO's are afraid of breaking a nail single-handedly apprehending a person, I think our Democratic leaders are LiberalArkie Jan 18 #23
Almost half the country still support Trump!!! kirby Jan 18 #24
That's what my husband keeps saying Tree Lady Jan 18 #41
A lot of media make sure many still support him. They hide the truth of his mental illness so they have 'access' Attilatheblond Monday #45
Dems are channeling Merrick Garland Tetrachloride Jan 18 #26
I was listening to a pod-caster video Dan Jan 18 #27
"This Pod-caster advocated for a third party..." MorbidButterflyTat Jan 18 #35
Don't remember Dan Jan 18 #36
The Democratic Party has historically been the larger of two parties Warpy Jan 18 #28
I am hearing dems say a lot and the press ignores them. I have heard great speeches in congress. But, people keep mucifer Jan 18 #29
I've been wondering what has happened to Princess. She used to be able to rein in Daddy Dearest a bit and surely Vinca Jan 18 #31
She won't do anything to slow the money boats docking at her shore. Attilatheblond Monday #46
They are saying it MorbidButterflyTat Jan 18 #32
These "Why don't Democrats stop Republicans?" whines are boring. A milquetoast bash. betsuni Monday #49
We need someone to write a strongly worded letter. doc03 Jan 18 #33
Democrats have said things like that and more but I am wondering JI7 Jan 18 #34
Democrats like us have been saying that for more than a decade. So has the Democratic minority in the Senate and the Martin68 Jan 18 #38
It's why.... RetiredParatrooper Monday #42
Just three things. usonian Monday #43
a great question samsingh Monday #47
Some are. barbtries Monday #48
Chris Murphy should be the Senate minority leader. Scrivener7 Monday #55
Not a chance of that until the next Congress. maxsolomon Monday #58
Yeah, I know. Scrivener7 Monday #59
I was pretty bad at math and don't get the New Division Torchlight Monday #50
They are saying it. maxsolomon Monday #57
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