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In reply to the discussion: "We have no power" is bull. 3 things our Democratic leaders can do today. [View all]
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(3,848 posts)15. Yep. 100%
I suspect some of the criticism shield is up in part because some have more affection for certain Dems than others, and/or a type of Democrat..progressive or centrist etc.
The fact that Johnson recently stated, NO MORE town halls, " so THEIR constituents won't be able to complain should be the most obvious counter move Democrats should make.
Have those town halls so they can complain, and we listen and we teach, we talk about policy etc. We do enough of them until we are hoarse and confident we are gaining ground for 2026.
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"We have no power" is bull. 3 things our Democratic leaders can do today. [View all]
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
OP
This exactly. But, if we were coordinated, our voice against those republicans would be huge.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#5
Yes. And even on a weekly basis. How many times do we tune into a Sunday morning show
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#7
No, not the Speaker. Someone for whom communication with the constituency is their only task.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#80
I think their are some social media gurus working on that with Members of congress.
LuvLoogie
Mar 2025
#82
That state/Federal link would be a great idea. That would make it easier to put targeted messages directly
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#83
We are powerless until both the House and Senate votes a unified NO. That's the first step. Play as a team.
Hotler
Mar 2025
#14
But I bet that, if our opposition was clear and loud, those reps' constituents would eventually make sure they
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#16
I think some people really need to believe that, underneath it all, all is well and the guardrails will hold.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#17
Carville and this notion that we should "keep our powder dry" in the face of a coup are very, very harmful.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#21
He doesn't want to see policy go to the left, he didn't support Biden when he did it.
Passages
Mar 2025
#25
Honestly what does left-right even mean anymore. MORE LIKE oligarchs VS the rest of us (per a local
Kashkakat v.2.0
Mar 2025
#60
thanks you for perfectly illustrating the point (by conjuring 'criticism shield' )
stopdiggin
Mar 2025
#40
with the responsibility for how 'the system is working' resting squarely on ... ?
stopdiggin
Mar 2025
#87
For decades, our side has been saying, "Well, they own the media." That's true. But we've known
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#28
Precisely! He sets the perfect tone and has the right fighting message for this moment in time.
benfranklin1776
Mar 2025
#88
PS after your edit: This is a GREAT case for why a communications director would be REALLY helpful.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#44
you can see the linked portion is from the Democratic party - democrats.org/news
bigtree
Mar 2025
#48
That is not power -- that is just speaking out. And Democrats are already doing that.
W_HAMILTON
Mar 2025
#38
"The More You Know" style ads should be airing daily - especially in swing states
kerouac2
Mar 2025
#53
Speaking of communications - is there any thinking re: secure communications if/ when the oligarchs decide to
Kashkakat v.2.0
Mar 2025
#58
This Starlink contract has me scared to death. We'll be over the same barrel as the Ukranians.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#61
Don't be. There are other choices for Americans out there, as South American leaders also know.
ancianita
Mar 2025
#107
I wish I could wish we were the kinds of people to strong-arm some republicans at the fringe.
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#66
I think they're doing that. But we have a unique opportunity. You and I and people like
Scrivener7
Mar 2025
#98