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pinkstarburst

(2,020 posts)
20. With a few exceptions (AOC, Gavin, Bernie)
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:17 PM
Dec 2025

we are coming across as low energy and throwing up our hands in helplessness, as if there is nothing that can be done until 2029 when HOPEFULLY we retake the White House.

That is NOT guaranteed, folks.

When the republicans are not in power, they use every dirty trick in the book to slow down bad legislation, to put holds on promotions, to keep the budget from passing. They act as a team (a dirty team) and they get some of what they want.

We are not in power right now. People get that. But I think a lot of the VALID frustration is coming from seeing how much DRASTIC change Trump has made in just a year's time. Why is it when Democrats are in power, we can't do that, just for the forces of good? Why is it that they are making all these terrible, sweeping changes, and it feels like when we are in power, there is a long list of excuses for why things can't get done... and then when we are NOT in power, we have Chuck Schumer as our lifeless leader, and Hakeem Jeffries trying to come to the middle and praise Trump's efforts.

People want fighters. This is why Trump got elected twice. He's evil, but he got out there and fought and gave republicans what they want. I absolutely believe we are going to wind up nominating someone like Gavin Newsom who is actually not afraid to fight in this moment. Would love to see a Newsom/Buttigieg or Newsom/AOC ticket.

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Many Democrats expect their elected Dem reps to lead the revolution. FalloutShelter Dec 2025 #1
The GOP embraces their protesters and far right spokesmen Farmer-Rick Dec 2025 #11
Not true at all creeksneakers2 Dec 2025 #31
Such a succinct argument Farmer-Rick Dec 2025 #48
For one thing, free trade is not a far right idea. creeksneakers2 Dec 2025 #50
Elected Democratic leaders need to endorse popular Democratic candidates and ideas while fighting the fights they can. Gore1FL Dec 2025 #14
We don't actually need a revolution, we need a counter-revolution. The Reagan Revolution has to go JHB Dec 2025 #17
The fight now is trying to protect what we have creeksneakers2 Dec 2025 #32
I submit that compromising our values doesn't protect us. If it did, we wouldn't be having these discussions. nt Gore1FL Dec 2025 #35
Submit away creeksneakers2 Dec 2025 #36
Zohran Mamdani got votes Gore1FL Dec 2025 #37
He won in New York City creeksneakers2 Dec 2025 #38
Ignore people long enough and they quit showing up. Gore1FL Dec 2025 #39
Biden: "Trickle-down economics has never worked" Harris: "Trickle-down economics benefited big corporations betsuni Dec 2025 #44
Facts differ. The current top rate is 37% Gore1FL Dec 2025 #45
Two paragraphs and you explained the problems that the Democrats have completely ignored Autumn Dec 2025 #34
One suggestion: Democratic leaders should hold "shadow" hearings and tape them Justice matters. Dec 2025 #21
There is the day to day process where right now we are weak as the minority. Then there is vision. Which we seem.... dutch777 Dec 2025 #2
trouble is- mopinko Dec 2025 #5
And these things need to be accomplished in a hard hitting get-it-done manner. Trust_Reality Dec 2025 #18
I think we can do both if we have a solid majority. I do hope someone is keeping a list of all the stuff to repair! dutch777 Dec 2025 #47
We need to be more outspoken WmChris Dec 2025 #3
It doesn't fully explain it. everyonematters Dec 2025 #4
"trans boys" angrychair Dec 2025 #24
I should have said trans girls. everyonematters Dec 2025 #25
Corporate media has their thumb on the scale for the pukes as well. It's not an even playing field. Blues Heron Dec 2025 #6
Yep. For profit media is for profit first. Trust_Reality Dec 2025 #19
But Democratic candidates are winning Buckeyeblue Dec 2025 #7
i don't see Dem adrenaline. AOC and Gavin are exceptions Tetrachloride Dec 2025 #8
Post removed Post removed Dec 2025 #9
Republicans are to the left of "corporate" Democrats? Martin Eden Dec 2025 #13
It's simple. Low approval for Democrats does NOT equate to approval for Republicans Martin Eden Dec 2025 #10
Yes, Democrats need to fight harder Mysterian Dec 2025 #12
Democratic low polling numbers are from Democrats or unaffiliated Democratic leaning voters, 'cause the Democratic Fil1957 Dec 2025 #15
Both parties make the same mistake of thinking--or choosing to think--that voters... Ol Janx Spirit Dec 2025 #16
With a few exceptions (AOC, Gavin, Bernie) pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #20
I think there's a disconnect between campaigning and achieving dickthegrouch Dec 2025 #22
Post removed Post removed Dec 2025 #23
Absolutely. That kind of damage to Democrats wasn't possible before. betsuni Dec 2025 #28
Republicans can't do policy. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2025 #26
Many of the polls ask the wrong questions Bluetus Dec 2025 #27
When grievances matter more than vulnerabilities. betsuni Dec 2025 #29
I have a good explanation for it. bob4460 Dec 2025 #30
Too many use pretzel logic to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Dec 2025 #33
My point of the OP, exactly Pototan Dec 2025 #40
Winning elections is more important and better than being liked JI7 Dec 2025 #41
Then why don't they support Jasmine Crockett JI7 Dec 2025 #42
Yes, and this "fighting" business is a both sides insinuation that Democrats don't fight. betsuni Dec 2025 #43
Most people claim democrats lost the election due to messaging fujiyamasan Dec 2025 #46
I wish we could openly talk about our party on this site. We have so many problems that needs to be addressed Mr. Sparkle Dec 2025 #49
What "runs down the spine of our party"? Please give examples of problems. betsuni Dec 2025 #51
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