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23. I ask this and keep asking it: why only the Republicans?

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 11:52 AM

Apr 17

If this claim is real, then why are only Republicans targetted? Why are only Republicans "terrified?" No lie, it would seem completely in character for mob boss wannabe DJT or his minions to threaten somebody with extreme displeasure if they don't toe the line, but why would they limit the extortion to Republicans only? Do no Democrats have families, careers, or perhaps some minor peccadilloes to cover up? Or rather, are we to believe that only Democrats have the courage and integrity to face down the threats and carry on? This just seems like too convenient a "poor, poor, pitiful me" excuse for cowardice. Or a very feeble attempt to hide complicity by claiming it is extorted. And it seems like many people are willing to fall for it, because they can easily believe the worst of the current Administration, but don't bother to think it through.

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Lisa Murkowski Says 'We Are All Afraid' Of Retaliation By Donald Trump [View all] highplainsdem Apr 17 OP

YOU ENABLED ALL OF IT! Basso8vb Apr 17 #1

She voted to impeach Trump. One of the few who has stood up to the freedom caucus, MAGAs, and Trump. emulatorloo Apr 17 #5

It was a safe vote for her though, she's voted for 99.9% of everything he's demanded otherwise. cstanleytech Apr 17 #25

So you would have preferred her NOT to vote YES on impeachment? emulatorloo Apr 17 #81

No, I'm saying that I doubt her sincerity. cstanleytech Apr 17 #85

Hey Republicans DENVERPOPS Apr 17 #29

Do the right thing and switch parties... the repubs will likely primary you anyway bsiebs Apr 17 #2

"only need four to switch in the house" - Fewer than that in the senate PSPS Apr 17 #3

No, four in the Senate too Polybius Apr 17 #42

You're right. PSPS Apr 17 #75

For once, I wish I wasn't Polybius Apr 17 #84

Won't lessen the threats Raven123 Apr 17 #7

But at least she won't be a part of the entity that's making the threats Walleye Apr 17 #28

To what end? Raven123 Apr 17 #47

Decency. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #60

Switch to Rebl2 Apr 17 #21

Yes, I don't wanna hear her whining and complaining. Get out of that toxic party. Walleye Apr 17 #27

She did the country a service by speaking out. I think others will follow. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #61

so now repukes are starting to acknowledge the monster they helped to create? Skittles Apr 17 #98

Hate to admit this, but I think her statements are more powerful as a Republican. Native Apr 17 #46

But how is this any different than a D sending a sternly worded letter? nt in2herbs Apr 17 #78

She's speaking to her constituents, and doing it truthfully Hekate Apr 17 #90

She could go Independent and caucus with the Dems. It could be more palatable for her. scarletlib Apr 17 #49

I hope she will. highplainsdem Apr 17 #97

bsiebs......... Upthevibe Apr 17 #63

That is my hope as well... bsiebs Apr 17 #86

Or grow a pair and do your bloody job. n/t the nelm Apr 17 #99

She should change parties Bluetus Apr 17 #4

Republicans in Congress are afraid of Trump. LizVerite Apr 17 #6

Welcome to DU LizVerite William769 Apr 17 #16

Interesting question...Two things come to mind. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #62

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Apr 17 #18

Thank you! LizVerite Apr 19 #110

Democrats get threats too, probably more than the Republicans. But we are used to it. Walleye Apr 17 #30

Is there anything more pathetic than a Trump ass kisser who doesn't believe in MAGA? Oneironaut Apr 17 #8

I hate cowards. Especially when their lives are not really in danger. Walleye Apr 17 #31

Lisa, you didn't see any of this coming ??? SamKnause Apr 17 #9

Sam, do you remember that she voted to impeach Trump? emulatorloo Apr 17 #12

I'm aware. SamKnause Apr 17 #15

Ok. Thought you might have confused her w someone else. emulatorloo Apr 17 #82

No problem. SamKnause Apr 17 #92

Then RESIGN! Chasstev365 Apr 17 #10

Are They Cowards Because Their Lives Are Threatened Or..... global1 Apr 17 #19

I once heard Senator Joe Biden say some things are worth losing elections for Walleye Apr 17 #33

They are afraid of their fucking shadows. Conservatives' lives are dominated by fear. It's in their DNA. Magoo48 Apr 17 #58

They know they'll be primaried. Since the republican base is 100% MAGA, they'd be out of their job. PSPS Apr 17 #76

Respectfully disagree. Speaking out when afraid is bravery... We need more Republicans to do the same. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #64

At least she is telling the truth gab13by13 Apr 17 #11

Fear is a human emotion...we all have fear stillcool Apr 17 #77

Admitting it is the first step. Alice B. Apr 17 #13

Then get out of politics orangecrush Apr 17 #14

WOW, wow wow. Thank God we aren't in the middle of a world war. Fla Dem Apr 17 #17

Yes, to all who fought in WW2, but this is more like Germany before the war....Sad to say. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #66

We're told maniacs with machine guns... Mr. Mustard 2023 Apr 17 #20

She is not our enemy. She's with us. We need more of her. The maga GOP are our enemy. Let' save our fire for them Joinfortmill Apr 17 #69

she is not with us markie Apr 18 #106

The she needs to step aside JustAnotherGen Apr 17 #22

I ask this and keep asking it: why only the Republicans? malthaussen Apr 17 #23

It's cowardice. Democrats are more courageous because it takes courage just to say you're a Democrat. Walleye Apr 17 #34

DEms are too. I heard Eric Swallwell talk about threats to his family and how he now has to spend a lot on security. Amaryllis Apr 17 #51

I'd say for their votes. To keep them in line. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #68

Just the fact that she said they are afraid is enough. Katinfl Apr 17 #24

not enough markie Apr 18 #107

fear Jean Genie Apr 17 #26

She just did. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #70

That gives Trump pleasure C_U_L8R Apr 17 #32

He prefers bullying women when he can Walleye Apr 17 #35

Exactly the words trump wants to hear thought crime Apr 17 #39

Need Reps that have a spine & capable of planning NotHardly Apr 17 #36

If only there had been a trial or something where Lisa could have stopped the felon... JT45242 Apr 17 #37

Murkowski Votes to Convict President Donald J. Trump Joinfortmill Apr 17 #71

She acquitted him twice the first time... and said this on Feb 3 2021 JT45242 Apr 17 #79

Of all the Republicans you could attack, you're gonna die on this hill? Joinfortmill Apr 17 #80

I'll attack every one of them...none of them are redeemable JT45242 Apr 17 #94

We are seeing this locally as well - TBF Apr 17 #38

She could quit the R Party as an Independent, and caucus with the D's Martin Eden Apr 17 #40

Fear is just a convenient excuse for Republican quislings Zorro Apr 17 #41

Every soldier in battle has felt fear BUT THEY FOUGHT!!! CaptainTruth Apr 17 #43

Truth! Cap n! Truth! AKwannabe Apr 17 #52

Lisa you big baby, stop feeling sorry for yourself. Irish_Dem Apr 17 #44

What is the retaliation? Might call her nasty names Bev54 Apr 17 #45

For fuck's sake, she's not up for re-election till 2028. maxsolomon Apr 17 #48

Thank God she spoke out. This may be what breaks the dam of silence. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #50

If only there was something they could have done about in 2019 or 2021! tanyev Apr 17 #53

I have always been against term limits for Congress ToxMarz Apr 17 #54

what a way to live in a democracy samsingh Apr 17 #55

But according to what I've read... Orrex Apr 17 #56

LAnd of the brave Hippo_The_Pointer Apr 17 #57

Well Senator Murkowski, the American Revolution was forged by... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 17 #59

She is speaking out. You are attacking the wrong person. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #72

+1. DU is so weird sometimes. emulatorloo Apr 17 #83

I'm not at all mad at her for speaking out. I'm not even mad at her at all... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 17 #88

Who would have thought that a sitting Senator would be afraid of retaliation from a "president" LoisB Apr 17 #65

She probably did. And so did millions of Americans. Some of them probably related to us. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #89

Maybe I did not make myself clear. I am lamenting the fact that a sitting Senator of the same LoisB Apr 17 #91

Support every Republican who speaks out delisen Apr 17 #67

Anytime a Republican wants to tell the truth I'm for it! Ohioboy Apr 17 #73

Oh for Fuck's sake. People are getting kidnapped and disappeared due to GOP cowardice and complicity. LuvLoogie Apr 17 #74

Spineless whimpery abounds mdbl Apr 17 #93

The few that aren't complicit are chicken shit. LuvLoogie Apr 17 #95

FREEDOM??? Canada Kid Apr 17 #87

Then resign immediately and let someone with courage get elected. Blasphemer Apr 17 #96

Afraid risking a primary? Try risking a life! AlexSFCA Apr 17 #100

AOC and Crocket and Bernie are not afraid Traildogbob Apr 17 #101

Tim Miller had Figarosmom Apr 17 #102

Simple solutions republicans grow a spine and stick together at least the ones FloridaBlues Apr 17 #103

well at least she's saying it outloud proud patriot Apr 17 #104

So, do something revolutionary, Senator Murkowski....switch parties.... Sogo Apr 17 #105

Of course what we have was the ultimate goal of Republican/Conservatism rickford66 Apr 18 #108

The Republican Congress is utterly shameful. Bunch of lapdogs instead of a branch of government. n/t Beartracks Apr 18 #109