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In reply to the discussion: I'm about to become wildly unpopular ... [View all]dalton99a
(85,061 posts)338. We can't let the cultists win without a fight.
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I don't believe trump will ever be prosecuted. However, that hasn't quelled my
boston bean
Feb 2022
#3
Yeah like that. He walks with the grace and fluidity of a Cirque du Soleil acrobat
Poiuyt
Feb 2022
#132
Exactly. And the misrepresentations of that position in the OP are ridiculous and
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#25
That is the question of the ages. The GQP has definitely trumpeted (pardon the pun) its intention
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#54
It seems like it is in no way definitive, but Dems did better than anyone expected.
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#108
+1, I'm sick of the dismissal of the timing issue with DOJ action alone. Its like people don't WANT
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#71
I deleted that post, but hope the "syndrome" isn't meant what it means on the street. Thanks!
George II
Feb 2022
#228
Thank you, and no it doesn't. I didn't even know what that slang meant before
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#230
Seems there might be some Democrats who like to take pot shots at their own party. Not helpful
Walleye
Feb 2022
#4
I not only share your disgust with the plethora of "it's all over" prophesies, I will be
Atticus
Feb 2022
#15
Democratic Underground is a discussion group. So some of us do vent our fears. I think it's
mucifer
Feb 2022
#16
Please link to where anyone has said the investigations are a waste of time.
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#17
Not sure what "the context of your post is obvious" means, but please explain to me
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#37
Lol. You really are twisting in the wind on this one. "Handcuffs or it didn't happen" literally
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#90
What difference does it make whether the call for "handcuffs or nothing" is made in reference to
Beastly Boy
Feb 2022
#330
I do read and analyze some of them. And sometimes I find your arguments faulty/unreasonable too.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2022
#186
I haven't taken this much heat on DU since I suggested RBG should retire during the Obama admin.
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#136
I'm OK with being told to shut my trap. I just ignore that. But being called a troll or a
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#143
I am pretty much a mainstream dem. Let's not divide ourselves even further with
boston bean
Feb 2022
#141
I see the imaginary centrists sipping mint Juleps on the plantation porch is gone with the wind.
betsuni
Feb 2022
#325
Yup that's how I felt when the warnings of the SCourt were lost in the vapid cult of social media.
Budi
Feb 2022
#296
Oh well. Maybe the NEXT gen of voters will not take it all for granted. Maybe they will be the..
Budi
Feb 2022
#306
Actually a whole bunch of people around him went to prison & he was forced to resign...
Hekate
Feb 2022
#241
Two things. 1. How did "the dems (Dems?) let it happen"? 2. He was on a track to be impeached....
George II
Feb 2022
#246
So the OP is the definer of "a more objective reality"? What a silly argument.
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#70
Are you saying that objectivity is not a standard to be applied to reality or this discussion board?
Beastly Boy
Feb 2022
#195
".....adjust their expectations to reflect reality in a more objective light", said the executioner.
jaxexpat
Feb 2022
#155
It is not usually a good idea to start a debate with an insulting hyperbolae.
Beastly Boy
Feb 2022
#233
A dictionary, which contains definitions. A thesaurus only contains synonyms and antonyms.
George II
Feb 2022
#248
Words with specific legal meanings also get used slightly looser in other contexts
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2022
#290
Your "two essential events" also have buoyed me up. The good people outnumber the bad..
Hekate
Feb 2022
#264
"Never ours to lose" yes. No evidence those people were any more progressive than Democrats.
betsuni
Feb 2022
#292
I think you misunderstand the toxicity of true concern trolls. They are actually trolls...
Hekate
Feb 2022
#274
One of your best ever - Brava!!! (PS - your popularity in this corner just went WAY up!)
George II
Feb 2022
#45
Come on Nance, this post is ***ANOTHER*** dismissal of timing issues we face and another ...
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#53
Voter suppression is not just VID measures it includes voter access or nullification.
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#341
We can't out organize measures like digitized racial gerrymandering or anti access laws like the ...
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#344
OK, how do we deal with the timing issue in regards to J6 and GQP anti democracy measures ...
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#61
I know, right? It's like reading dozens of Michael Moore posts scattered everywhere.
NurseJackie
Feb 2022
#75
This. We have to deal w discouragement propaganda. It's a key angle of attack (Nt)
FreepFryer
Feb 2022
#72
Thank you. I am not reading or posting much here of late. My husband's health is not good. My
ratchiweenie
Feb 2022
#81
My usual advice: stay out of GD for awhile, except for Toons. The Lounge has cat videos. Pets has...
Hekate
Feb 2022
#282
Thank you. You are correct. I also like to go to arts and humanities and see the amazing
ratchiweenie
Feb 2022
#303
+1, and lets say in 23 the DOJ convicts the GQP in droves and puts their asses in jail how does that
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#94
2017 it was the same way ... "tRump won, it is all over, emigrate, we'll never survive, ..." :eyes:
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#91
500k people are dead because of Putin's Whore, the people who said it was going to be bad...
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#154
Everybody (here) agreed it was going to be bad. Nobody here said tRump was no threat
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#156
The strawman argument is saying the DOJ isn't doing anything. That's just dismissive at best the
uponit7771
Feb 2022
#167
Oh, just quit with the all or nothing fallacy. It's not either "completely finished" or "peachy"
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2022
#210
You confuse rightful, well-earned cynicism with being the same thing as giving up...
Silent3
Feb 2022
#97
I am one of the people being branded an awful Democrat in this thread. I don't think
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#127
This is my position exactly. I really hope he will come through, but it will not surprise me a bit
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#152
It does take time to "dot their i's and cross their t's..and you want get it right the 1st time.
Stuart G
Feb 2022
#182
I'm a member of the group who believes that discourse has deteriorated the past few months.
pazzyanne
Feb 2022
#114
I suggest you never, ever state you like to coat your fried chicken in cornflakes
obamanut2012
Feb 2022
#119
No! nooo! It's a joke. Back in the day there was a knock down drag out fight
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#146
Exactly why I've been staying away for the last three months. I can't stand the critism ...
marble falls
Feb 2022
#120
We are all just nobodies behind a computer screen with zero inkling of what is being
Scrivener7
Feb 2022
#139
I like to think all of us want to see TFG face justice, cant we all agree on that?
Emile
Feb 2022
#147
They have been getting away with it, with no repercussions since '90s. Trump all his life.
LizBeth
Feb 2022
#150
Actually, I kinda appreciate them because then I know you are going to respond TRUTH.
Tommymac
Feb 2022
#159
Totally agree. But where is the DOJ? It appears that nothing is being done, hence the cyncism.
housecat
Feb 2022
#160
Impossible for you to become unpopular, least of all when you tell the truth.
Escurumbele
Feb 2022
#162
That is the worst prediction I've ever seen you make, Nance. Congratulations
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2022
#165
I don't think we should assume nefarious motives to people with different viewpoints.
Irish_Dem
Feb 2022
#171
I've got to say, I'm not seeing a lot of this, as you say "(people here are) ...willing to accept
TeamProg
Feb 2022
#181
Louis DeJoy is still running the Post Office. Why hasn't he been removed? He was responsible for
jalan48
Feb 2022
#192
No offense, but I think your post is a bit harsh. No one can blame any Democrat - or any sane
Vinca
Feb 2022
#202
What REAL Doomsayers are thinking: It's far, far less likely that the output of greenhouse gases
TeamProg
Feb 2022
#214
Just want to say i'm so very PROUD to tip my hat to you and ALL in your corner!
bluestarone
Feb 2022
#221
I would think that writing to Merrick Garland's office and letting them know he is about. .
Stargleamer
Feb 2022
#229
My favorite is if do not agree with doom, are called old wealthy/"comfortable" conservative/centrist
betsuni
Feb 2022
#237
Insulting DUers as wealthy old centrist/conservatives. We supposed to get mad?
betsuni
Feb 2022
#257
Archives asks Justice Department to investigate Trump's handling of White House records!
Emile
Feb 2022
#244
"Reality doesn't exist for at least 1/3 of the country and it seems to be spreading."
Demovictory9
Feb 2022
#331