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In reply to the discussion: Should Dems Boycott SOTU address? [View all]betsuni
(28,924 posts)80. Not going might be seen as where-are-the-Democrats, being weak, not fighting or standing up to Trump.
I thought that was bad. Or to people who don't pay attention to politics, evidence that it's Democrats who refuse to work with Republicans, that both sides are extreme.
The difference between the parties is startling, clearly good vs evil like in a movie. Show the American people. Maybe a few will be watching.
Democrats should have a big boozy dance party after to purify themselves.
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Every last Dem should have a Town-Hall session,.... listening and conversing
Ars Longa
23 hrs ago
#70
Hell yes. Every single one, although if Fetterman attended it might convey a message.
rzemanfl
Yesterday
#7
What if they wore two masks. The one seen when they enter would look normal, but...
jls4561
Yesterday
#28
That's essentially what happens in the British Parliament every time the PM speaks
maxsolomon
5 hrs ago
#86
Recommend this a thousand times. Boo in unison at his entrance and exit, and everything you say in between.
ancianita
Yesterday
#33
he is mentioned over one million times in the Epstein files... per Jamie Raskin after viewing the unredacted files...
bsiebs
Yesterday
#39
If I had my druthers, they would all attend and in absolute silence for the duration
Torchlight
Yesterday
#32
yes. We cannot encourage criminal corruption and flagrant violations of our judicial system. Stand up time. And the
Evolve Dammit
Yesterday
#36
Not sure what our reps will be doing, but I will be watching the State of the Swamp address (aired during the SOFU)
bsiebs
Yesterday
#37
The Orexx solution. I like it. Pictures of the victims would also be a nice touch.
NNadir
Yesterday
#52
As he starts his whining and bombastic speech they should all silently stand up and
Ping Tung
Yesterday
#46
Yes. Why bother. He didn't bother showing up for Biden's inauguration. Loser!
boston bean
Yesterday
#51
YES! We all know it will be a waste of time. And we shouldn't do any cute or fancy protest
Scrivener7
Yesterday
#56
In an alternate universe they all go naked, demonstrating that they have nothing to hide.
hunter
15 hrs ago
#74
there i a non zero chance he will use the opportunity to jailor kill his opponents
rampartd
12 hrs ago
#78
Not going might be seen as where-are-the-Democrats, being weak, not fighting or standing up to Trump.
betsuni
10 hrs ago
#80
Why would anyone bother other than the poor souls who have to watch for a living?
travelingthrulife
5 hrs ago
#83