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In reply to the discussion: To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all]Scrivener7
(58,534 posts)23. It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats.
Which, I think we can all agree, is the only place a solution is going to come from.
Do we really want to just say, "All will be well, and this is all their fault, and we can't expect more from our own leaders?" Because we know all will not be well, and only our Democrats have the will to change it.
And Democrats do have that will. Twice they were willing to shut down the government to force a yank on the reins. And twice, THEIR leaders went AGAINST them and appeased a madman. And things have just gotten worse since then.
We need new leaders for our elected Democrats who will not thwart their efforts to do what must be done to turn this around.
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Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful.
dutch777
Tuesday
#2
"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
It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats.
Scrivener7
Yesterday
#23
I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us.
Autumn
Tuesday
#21
Yeah they are. Your opinion and view is vastly different than what I see. Have a nice day.
Autumn
1 hr ago
#58
"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
I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#12
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
23 hrs ago
#36
I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.."
W_HAMILTON
17 hrs ago
#44
yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today.
lostincalifornia
Yesterday
#26
In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received
lostincalifornia
19 hrs ago
#41
Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms.
emulatorloo
23 hrs ago
#34
You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names?
emulatorloo
23 hrs ago
#32
Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district?
Quiet Em
23 hrs ago
#35
That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and
lostincalifornia
19 hrs ago
#42