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Related: About this forum'Start over!' Rep. Jasmine Crockett on thwarting Trump and how most DC Dems don't get it (Ari intv) - The Beat - MSNBC
Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins MSNBCs Ari Melber to discuss the future of the Democratic party and grassroots opposition to Trump. - Aired on 05/01/2025.
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'Start over!' Rep. Jasmine Crockett on thwarting Trump and how most DC Dems don't get it (Ari intv) - The Beat - MSNBC (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
May 2
OP
She's got that right..everything is a mess n we need to start over.. starting at the top, if I may add.
Deuxcents
May 2
#1
I completely agree, this country is facing historic lawlessness, we need to start over, but so much has been destroyed
Rhiannon12866
May 2
#2
It would take some real doing..like diplomacy to try and save our good name to be trusted again
Deuxcents
May 2
#3
And I keep thinking of how hard President Biden worked to clean up the mess and get our allies to trust us again
Rhiannon12866
May 2
#6
I know..he was a trusted statesman and put together a qualified cabinet and honored treaties.
Deuxcents
May 2
#7
Problem is a few million want to go back to only whites in the front of the bus.
cstanleytech
May 2
#4
Deuxcents
(22,197 posts)1. She's got that right..everything is a mess n we need to start over.. starting at the top, if I may add.
Rhiannon12866
(234,216 posts)2. I completely agree, this country is facing historic lawlessness, we need to start over, but so much has been destroyed

Deuxcents
(22,197 posts)3. It would take some real doing..like diplomacy to try and save our good name to be trusted again
But if we had a strong president with a qualified cabinet, it could be done but I dont think well ever be the same again. Wed have to redefine ourselves to our neighbors and allies around the world and that would take some time
Rhiannon12866
(234,216 posts)6. And I keep thinking of how hard President Biden worked to clean up the mess and get our allies to trust us again
This time it could take decades.
Deuxcents
(22,197 posts)7. I know..he was a trusted statesman and put together a qualified cabinet and honored treaties.
All destroyed in less than 100 days. I think youre right, gonna take decades, if ever
cstanleytech
(27,603 posts)4. Problem is a few million want to go back to only whites in the front of the bus.
Deuxcents
(22,197 posts)5. Yes, but as hard as they try, it's not gonna happen so we're in this self inflicted situation for a while