Super. Now if only Dems would learn that press releases contain too many words and they need to make their positions clear in the length of a tweet or in the same number of words trump (or whomever is writing his posts) uses on truth social, they may actually succeed in getting their message to break through. Tik Toks and reels would also work.
Thank you Brian, I have been calling my Representative, while not as articulate as you are, yesterday the staffer finally said she was sharing my message and asked for the correct spelling of my name and location. I am going to use your script today:
"My emphases would be very different. I’d drop all extraneous demands. I’d include many more measures to constrain Trump’s lawbreaking. And I’d make my stand entirely about the folly of cutting a deal with Trump. No votes for a deal he can break, no votes for lawbreaking. Things have gotten so bad that I could make a principled case for Democrats to simply walk away. Provide no votes to fund the government or anything else. If it shuts down, do not open it. Quiet quitting, but for the legislative opposition."
Hi Brian, great essay! You nailed it. I hope they stick to the plan/or follow yours - do not fund a rogue government. The Red Lipstick Forum is with you! Have a great day! Judy and Donna
Dems must not make this about health care. That’s important but trump’s demolition of democracy is bigger. He won’t keep any deal that’s made - so don’t deal. Shut it down . Make them own the wreckage.
I don’t see how we’re being helped by this constant demonization of the Democratic Party. Urge them to do better, of course. But by constantly grouping them all as a bunch, and emphasizing their worthlessness (of which I don’t agree), why would anyone vote for them? And votes are where it’s at, because without them you get the trump regime, forever. There’s not enough time between now and the midterms to focus on anything but winning. I’ll vote for a turnip if that would defeat the trump regime, and that should be our number one objective. Then after winning, work on reforming the party, if that’s what you think must be done.
Don’t let the mistakes that led to Hillary losing in 2016, because you didn’t get the candidate you wanted, be repeated.
Phrase the need for reform ina different light, not throwing out the baby with the bath water. Be strategic.
Super. Now if only Dems would learn that press releases contain too many words and they need to make their positions clear in the length of a tweet or in the same number of words trump (or whomever is writing his posts) uses on truth social, they may actually succeed in getting their message to break through. Tik Toks and reels would also work.
Thank you Brian, I have been calling my Representative, while not as articulate as you are, yesterday the staffer finally said she was sharing my message and asked for the correct spelling of my name and location. I am going to use your script today:
"My emphases would be very different. I’d drop all extraneous demands. I’d include many more measures to constrain Trump’s lawbreaking. And I’d make my stand entirely about the folly of cutting a deal with Trump. No votes for a deal he can break, no votes for lawbreaking. Things have gotten so bad that I could make a principled case for Democrats to simply walk away. Provide no votes to fund the government or anything else. If it shuts down, do not open it. Quiet quitting, but for the legislative opposition."
Hi Brian, great essay! You nailed it. I hope they stick to the plan/or follow yours - do not fund a rogue government. The Red Lipstick Forum is with you! Have a great day! Judy and Donna
Dems must not make this about health care. That’s important but trump’s demolition of democracy is bigger. He won’t keep any deal that’s made - so don’t deal. Shut it down . Make them own the wreckage.
Yeah. First signs of a fight. Sure...
Ain't nothing gong to happen. They will fold faster than Superman on laundry day.
Because this:
https://youtu.be/e9NnQt_eQ0I?si=sB4UWQgoKcc__Ket
BTW: Happy Kirk Day, everyone. Passed unanimously by the senate. Terrific job, folks. Just fucking terrific.
I don’t see how we’re being helped by this constant demonization of the Democratic Party. Urge them to do better, of course. But by constantly grouping them all as a bunch, and emphasizing their worthlessness (of which I don’t agree), why would anyone vote for them? And votes are where it’s at, because without them you get the trump regime, forever. There’s not enough time between now and the midterms to focus on anything but winning. I’ll vote for a turnip if that would defeat the trump regime, and that should be our number one objective. Then after winning, work on reforming the party, if that’s what you think must be done.
Don’t let the mistakes that led to Hillary losing in 2016, because you didn’t get the candidate you wanted, be repeated.
Phrase the need for reform ina different light, not throwing out the baby with the bath water. Be strategic.