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38. What is it y'all used to say? "Your sons and your daughters are beyond your command..."

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Tue Apr 29, 2025, 08:13 AM

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So live up to your own advice and get out of the new one if you can't lend your hand.

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75-Year-Old Democrat Who Beat AOC for Key Role Resigns After 4 Months [View all] Brenda Monday OP

Who'da thunk it? BeyondGeography Monday #1

I've known three people who have had that cancer. He lasted longer than what I Autumn Monday #2

Post removed Post removed Monday #6

And I'm married to someone with that cancer and she's doing fine three years in. onenote Tuesday #41

I'm glad your wife is doing so well. My cousins son wasn't so lucky. nt Autumn Tuesday #50

Thank you for speaking out for the Congressman, who has always had a good reputation as a strong Dem Hekate Tuesday #69

Thanks onenote Tuesday #75

A fighter indeed Hekate Tuesday #82

Perhaps this is the time JBTaurus83 Monday #3

Or not... there are more senior and experienced people ahead of her.... getagrip_already Monday #30

She's not even a member of the Committee. onenote Tuesday #42

She was a member though, wasn't she. gab13by13 Tuesday #51

She was, but she chose instead to become a member of Energy and Commerce onenote Tuesday #52

Who didn't see this coming? IzzaNuDay Monday #4

Exactly. Connolly has served well, but should have stepped down from that position. Raven123 Monday #18

maybe it was his last wish? Give the guy a break LymphocyteLover Monday #20

"Give him a break"? With Democracy on the line? That's a big negatory, good buddy. nt Shipwack Monday #23

He was not going to be the difference FFS. The GOP controls that committee and have not even had LymphocyteLover Monday #34

My last fucking wish could be America doesn't become Alpeduez21 Monday #24

A fascist Demicratic party would have dumped him.nt delisen Monday #32

He wasn't going to keep us away from fascism, FFS LymphocyteLover Monday #33

Agree and it's delusional to think otherwise imo Meowmee Wednesday #107

Bit of a harsh take, I think. Make a wish? yorkster Tuesday #84

The US Congress isn't the Make-A-Wish Foundation, especially in these times of the darkly looming Trumpian dictatorship. Celerity Tuesday #46

A fine strategy at the country club, but not Congress. Duncan Grant Tuesday #89

" hasn't exactly been energized to take on an existential political fight for the soul of the nation..." IrishBubbaLiberal Monday #5

not just a bad idea Skittles Monday #11

But... but... but... You don't understand! Shipwack Monday #25

OH! OH! and it would be AGEIST to not give him his turn! Skittles Monday #27

I am thinking that the Democratic Party that survives this Trump mess Dan Monday #7

One would hope. sop Monday #9

it will be a different party, for sure LymphocyteLover Monday #21

Pelosi's belief in the Old School DEMs to the detriment of all Democrats. IrishBubbaLiberal Monday #8

gee, who would have thought that about a 75 year old with cancer Skittles Monday #10

Think u and I also used to agree a lot when DU first started IrishBubbaLiberal Monday #12

heyyyyy! Skittles Monday #13

What ageist and ableist claptrap. Ms. Toad Monday #14

No, it is not ageist, it is about truth. Brenda Monday #15

That would be true IF the fact of AOC's age were what was used to reject her. Ms. Toad Monday #17

Preach! Oopsie Daisy Tuesday #92

So why was AOC passed over for a guy with cancer that admits he wasn't doing the job and is stepping down. Cuthbert Allgood Tuesday #97

Was someone stating it was the fact of her age that was used to select him over her? Ms. Toad Tuesday #99

Totally agree. This isn't about any old school Dem leadership. ancianita Monday #16

I agree, will never understand why so many are so quick to throw experience out with the bath water... blue_jay Monday #19

I do believe Conolly got the job because Pelosi stepped in and Pelosi's MadameButterfly Monday #22

The same thing happened in Texas when Jessica Cisneros ran against Henry Cuellar Rob H. Tuesday #72

Congress is the worst example to use for throwing experience out EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #49

Thank you for saying this Hekate Tuesday #71

Thank you, Gerry Connolly, for your years of service. I hope you recover from your cancer. Gore1FL Monday #26

AOC will not "slide in" to the position of Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee. lapucelle Tuesday #35

I apologize that I didn't spell out the complete process. Gore1FL Tuesday #45

She can still be elected the ranking member of the Oversight Committee, but she needs a waiver from Dem House leadership Celerity Tuesday #48

She also needs the votes of the Democratic members. comradebillyboy Tuesday #63

Lots of folks don't seem to have any idea about how any of this works. lapucelle Tuesday #79

Yes, one of the chronic disinformation mongers was blaming Nixie Tuesday #96

And it was a secret ballot. lapucelle Tuesday #98

As always, a perfect explanation and needed reality/info. Nixie Wednesday #104

Well, that's a glorious pile of Malarkey (nt) NoRethugFriends Tuesday #81

well, of course she needs the votes, I was only discussing the procedure where she could even run for the position Celerity Tuesday #88

I certainly appreciate your explanation of the procedures. comradebillyboy Wednesday #101

AOC applied for a waiver to be allowed to serve on both committees. It wasn't granted. N/T lapucelle Tuesday #68

And she chose energy and commerce over oversight onenote Tuesday #77

Indeed she did. She's wanted to be on Energy and Commerce since her first term. N/T lapucelle Tuesday #80

😂🤣 Oopsie Daisy Tuesday #95

What part was funny? nt Gore1FL Tuesday #100

Cancer is so horrid! Just when you think you have it beat--it pops up its head again. I have known riversedge Monday #28

Not A Good Look, Nancy Chasstev365 Monday #29

Sorry to hear this. I hope that he gets treatment. This does not mean that AOC should just slide question everything Monday #31

AOC is no longer on the Oversight Committee. lapucelle Tuesday #36

And folks are excoriating David Hogg for proposing we boost new fighters Arazi Tuesday #37

What is it y'all used to say? "Your sons and your daughters are beyond your command..." Prairie Gates Tuesday #38

These positions are won by convincing members you are the best person for the job. No matter how much whining is done tritsofme Tuesday #39

I'm sure the Dems most powerful member putting her thumb on the scale meant nothing Arazi Tuesday #40

It was an open vote of the Democratic caucus, AOC overwhelmingly lost. tritsofme Tuesday #43

Pelosi is absolutely welcome to weigh in Arazi Tuesday #44

Yes, Pelosi has done much to earn the respect of her colleagues, and her opinion matters to them. tritsofme Tuesday #47

Are you implying AOC was wrong to challenge Connelly? Arazi Tuesday #56

Not at all, I think it was a valuable learning experience for her. tritsofme Tuesday #60

Was she not "owning" her loss? Did I miss something? Arazi Tuesday #62

No, you're right, she handled it fine. However some supporters, OPs like this being a good example tritsofme Tuesday #64

And in typical fashion, the deciders got it wrong. Renew Deal Tuesday #53

She's free to try again. tritsofme Tuesday #54

No. A lot of times they're won because the leadership is pleasing the corporate donors Sky Jewels Tuesday #59

If you think that is an accurate description of Nancy Pelosi, you are off your rocker. tritsofme Tuesday #61

It's disgusting slander meant to discourage support of Democrats and encourage hate for them. betsuni Tuesday #66

Down thread, someone called supporters of Connolly the "cancer of the party". N/T lapucelle Tuesday #86

Dt, someone called people slipping in needless digs at AOC in their praises for Rep Conolly "cancer of the party SunImp Wednesday #105

Yep. And while going after fellow Democrats might earn you a lot of likes on social media... W_HAMILTON Wednesday #106

It is so nice to see the enthusiasm at DU regarding someone's demise, and open the door JohnSJ Tuesday #55

Yes, that lust to hate Democrats. betsuni Tuesday #58

I wish him well - truly. I will add, health aside, he wasn't right for the moment. I hope that the party... themaguffin Tuesday #57

I wish him well and I hope his replacement is someone who's as experienced and respected as he is. Oopsie Daisy Tuesday #65

It's part of the rule of never giving Democrats the benefit of the doubt, assuming evil corrupt motives betsuni Tuesday #67

Reasons? You want reasons? --- Well... I'd start by suggesting that vanity and arrogance and virtue signaling... Oopsie Daisy Tuesday #90

I have to remind myself: Nothing is better than something, incrementalism and compromise for progress is a sin. betsuni Wednesday #103

Well, his selection kept AOC from getting the job, so he's served his purpose nt Rob H. Tuesday #70

Connolly was elected by the Oversight Committee, recommended by the Steering Committee, lapucelle Tuesday #73

The usual cancer of the party out here complimenting Connolly, but at the same time SunImp Tuesday #74

There's a pretty sizable portion of DU posters comprised of older, conservative Democrats nt Rob H. Tuesday #83

"The usual cancer of the Party are out here..."? lapucelle Tuesday #85

That was shameful and disgusting, wasn't it? Oopsie Daisy Tuesday #91

It was shameful and disgusting. lapucelle Tuesday #93

It is definitely MAGA level discourse. For shame. tritsofme Tuesday #94

Gee MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #76

Little early for grave dancing. marble falls Tuesday #78

We can't afford this kind of bullshit orangecrush Tuesday #87

Perhaps Jared Golden can take his place. DJ Synikus Makisimus Wednesday #102

The big decision that could shape AOC's future AZProgressive Wednesday #108