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Would still be more effective than...whatever it is that they're doing.
Quiet quitting
Realizing they lost the game they didn't know they were playing yet.
The great resignation
Genuinely curious what people want the Democrats to specifically do right now, apart from vague calls of "something" and "more" and "better." At least on a federal level, aren't they pretty much powerless at this point? What even can they do?
I mean, I'm not an expert by any means but haven't the republicans been able to very efficiently stifle democrat majorities before? If they just follow that playbook (delaying things, being pains in the ass, constant insistence on funky rules) they can at least annoy the shit out of them and hopefully slow things down. They're way too polite for that tho, they'd rather just let it happen and hope they come out okay in the end then to risk the wrath of the annoying orange and his minions.
One thing they could do is stop voting with republicans to confirm Trump's appointees. Have you seen. how well the Republicans obstruct? They can get everybody in their rank and file out on network TV to call for banning a book by title while the democrats can't even get their best faces on TV to call what's happening with NY's mayor blatant quid pro quo corruption
EDIT: Trump energy chief says there are upsides to ecological collapse
agreed. that's literally their job. oppose the other party by whatever means at their disposal. use the press, support union actions, so many ideas. be bold be creative.
they at least should stop pretending that "playing by the rules" and "trusting the system" is an appropriate response to illegal orders, illegal firings, violations of constitutional doctrine, and open defiance of judicial and legislative oversight. relevant video from InnuendoStudio, sadly aged like wine
Yep, all they have to do is think…”what would republicans do in this situation?”
Republicans would get one of their followers to bash Mike Johnson's spouse in the head with a hammer like they did to Pelosi.
Not lining up to bend over for republicans would be nice a nice start. Even a quarter the obstructionism as the republican party has put forth when Democrats are in charge would be appreciated.
Figure out what they stand for, stated in two sentences. (From that old chestnut that says that you don't understand a thing if you can't explain it in two sentences, or less.)
Learn from the experts (PR people, psychologists, neuroscientists, screenwriters, etc.) how to state it in ways that resonate with people.
Then, do it. Convince all of us that they care, and are trying. Build coalitions around the message, and strengthen civil society.
The greatest damage from this administration's lawlessness does not come from tearing down government agencies, it's the corrosive effect of hopelessness in the minds and hearts of the citizens as we look around and feel like we're alone, and that nobody else actually cares about our laws, traditions, and principles.
Speak up, speak loud and speak often. Be the leaders of the grassroots organization they pretend to represent.
The next real test will probably be the budget vote in the House. Post-Trump Republicans have historically been unable to pass budgets without democrat help, even when they had a majority, so one thing democrats can do is squeeze the GOP dry for concessions before helping them pass the next budget.
What the Repugs do whenever they're in the minority: complain loudly and publicly, and obstruct absolutely goddamned everything.
My interpretation: the right is broadly successful because they are presenting a compelling narrative to explain the problems in America. It's "elites" in business, government (deep state), and schools that are pushing an unamerican agenda of "wokeness", using immigrants to gain power, and indoctrinating through schools and universities. This is enough to get people to vote right because at least the right is doing something to address their concerns.
What the Democrats need to do, is present a more compelling narrative. They can't just be the "non-maga" party. They have to actually address people's concerns about economic insecurity and present a vision for the future. I remain convinced that the first president that runs on economic populism will sweep an election.
Yeah, I remember in 2016 when the Hillary campaign's response to "Make America Great Again" was "America is Already Great" and man did that go over like a lead balloon. Democrats fucking love to pretend everything is okay.
I want Dems to start arming the working class. Like, empty the campaign coffers, and use it to buy guns, bullets, and butter for the working class.
How's that for a start?
I hate that fucking song so much.
Onion aside, what bothers me is that it is in the interest of many key party members to take a more aggressive stance. Trump and the GOP have vilified individuals like Pelosi.
When the majority of average Americans start feeling the shock from the changes that are being made Trump is going to want a scapegoat. No one is better suited for this purpose than key party members that he has been brainwashing people to believe are literal devil spawn. He has even threatened to execute certain people. Unless you have an escape plan(wouldn't be surprised if some do), surely you must realize that this is an eventuality?
sure. I dont think that should bother you. Lets take Schumer as an example. Read his wikipedia page and look at his "accomplishments" over an entire career. He's never stood up and pushed hard for a single thing his whole life. He's never led a charge. Is he not worthy of being pilloried as an impediment to progress? And Pelosi, she has fought AOC and Talib much harder than she ever fought republicans. She's grown very rich on insider trading, and fought hard against the imposition of ethics in that regard. Is that true or is it not?
Both championed war crimes, along with Biden. True or not?
These people were always opportunists taking advantage of us. That the republicians also hate them is coincidental, not an applicable defense of how awful they have been in failing to lead the party over time.
Considering what they’ve done so far.. I’d say it’s an improvement.
Pretty much. Last time they wore pussyhats, playing "Roar" really loud is a radical act for them.
They’re preparing a stockpile of spears and chainmail so they can rule uncontested over whatever is left of America by the end of the year.
This is a more viable action from them than the usual roll over and get fucjed
Well still better than trying to "find bipartisanship" that these idiot leaders keep talking about.
