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hamsterjill

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17. To put it bluntly...

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 11:10 AM

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We need some leaders with some cajones (figuratively speaking, of course). Some guts, some bravado, some intelligence, some creativity, and some gall. The way you beat a bully is by being a bigger bully.

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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all] Mr. Sparkle Tuesday OP

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #1

Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful. dutch777 Tuesday #2

Dem House and Senate leadership operate like they have Ars Longa Tuesday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa Tuesday #15

In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Tuesday #3

Me too Bettie Yesterday #24

Don't worry, they won't BeyondGeography Tuesday #4

"No," said Gallego. "And I've been very clear. He is a madman. He is insane. He's only thinking about himself." ratchiweenie Tuesday #5

To put it mildly, they are not the right leaders for the moment. n/t demmiblue Tuesday #6

Disagree JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats. Scrivener7 Yesterday #23

What we need is to stop fighting ourselves oiut loud. bluestarone Tuesday #8

I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us. Autumn Tuesday #21

No, they aren't creeksneakers2 Yesterday #37

Yeah they are. Your opinion and view is vastly different than what I see. Have a nice day. Autumn 6 hrs ago #58

But you can't refute what I said. creeksneakers2 2 hrs ago #60

I have no reason to refute anything you said. You offered no facts, just your own personal opinion. Autumn 2 hrs ago #61

The point of a discussion board is to discuss. creeksneakers2 1 hr ago #62

Then discuss it with someone else. I have my opinion and you will not change it. Autumn 1 hr ago #64

As long as you post false information creeksneakers2 1 hr ago #66

Go on and waste your time. Nothing I posted was false and I stand by it. Autumn 48 min ago #67

This was false creeksneakers2 37 min ago #68

It's an opinion that you don't like, that doesn't make it false. Autumn 29 min ago #69

Its false to say they aren't. creeksneakers2 19 min ago #70

"It is easier to find people fit to govern themselves than people fit to govern others". Lord Acton Ping Tung Tuesday #9

Meh. We need leaders who are studious and prayerful and who prefer to make speeches to an empty chamber dalton99a Tuesday #10

Scary thought that must be weighed. Kid Berwyn Tuesday #11

I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #12

Chuck's had 10 years to prove his theory. FAIL leftstreet Tuesday #13

"But We Will Win Because Victory Will Come To Us In Due Time" dalton99a Tuesday #16

To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Tuesday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 Yesterday #38

Pick an issue mr715 21 hrs ago #46

Being done. creeksneakers2 15 hrs ago #49

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #47

The question is designed to show the flaw in reasoning. creeksneakers2 15 hrs ago #50

That's absurd. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #57

Bogus excuse creeksneakers2 2 hrs ago #59

Bernie usonian Tuesday #18

I don't know why people here mock strongly worded letters. Politicians communicate this way. Thanks, Bernie! betsuni Tuesday #20

And we need him to fight as much before the election as he seems to after it! W_HAMILTON Yesterday #36

Behold: betsuni Yesterday #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON 22 hrs ago #44

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More anti-Democratic Boo1 Tuesday #19

Democratic Party leaders seem to be keeping their powder dry. Autumn Tuesday #22

They've been keeping it dry and hoarding it Bettie Yesterday #25

We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #33

yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today. lostincalifornia Yesterday #26

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian Yesterday #40

In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received lostincalifornia Yesterday #41

Amen comradebillyboy Yesterday #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie Yesterday #28

Nope creeksneakers2 Yesterday #39

Agree, 100%. New Democratic leadership is needed, immediately. Paladin Yesterday #29

That's not going to happen, so now what? themaguffin Yesterday #30

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #31

Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms. emulatorloo Yesterday #34

I agree LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #51

You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names? emulatorloo Yesterday #32

Most voters don't watch news all day SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #45

Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district? Quiet Em Yesterday #35

That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and lostincalifornia Yesterday #42

I am also curious about this LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #52

Oh, did I miss the wailing and rending of garments? MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #48

Strongly worded headlines rile up the pseudo-revolutionaries fighting alongside radical right-wingers against Democrats, betsuni 13 hrs ago #56

I'd rather we Chuck people like Norman Solomon. johnp3907 15 hrs ago #53

brilliant. Notice how this writer is talking to Democrats like they're a stranger to the party? bigtree 14 hrs ago #54

They are far too timid. iemanja 1 hr ago #63

THANK YOU Skittles 1 hr ago #65

This place is obsessed with "leadership" and Congress JI7 8 min ago #71