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Silver Gaia

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40. Claudette, I just noticed your avatar.

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 05:08 AM

Nov 21

That made me think of an article I read tonight that might be of interest to you. It's an article titled "It's No Time to Be Neutral," written by an American Buddhist monk, Bhikkhu Bodhi. It was shared on Bluesky. I hope it speaks to you, but if not, maybe it will at least speak to someone else who sees this post.

https://www.lionsroar.com/its-no-time-for-neutrality/

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Why are Dems so quiet? I'm hearing ZERO response or pushback from them [View all] CousinIT Nov 20 OP

Spineless JoeBydun Nov 21 #1

Don't Be Calling Our Dems "Spineless".. you Cha Nov 21 #21

I agree bdamomma Nov 21 #73

Yeah, I hate this Bashiing our Dem Party... Cha Nov 21 #93

Maybe atreides1 Nov 21 #76

Who are you calling spineless? carpetbagger Nov 21 #24

Why do people say things like this? ismnotwasm Nov 21 #80

Yep. FoxNewsSucks Nov 21 #2

Letting them did their own graves ? Tribetime Nov 21 #3

Some truth to that newdeal2 Nov 21 #8

Keep on hoping HUAJIAO Nov 21 #15

Hope in one hand... k55f5r Nov 21 #82

A variation of that occurred to me NJCher Nov 21 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Nov 21 #60

They have been kidnapped by space aliens dalton99a Nov 21 #4

Post removed Post removed Nov 21 #58

Jesus, give the woman a fcking break! mcar Nov 21 #70

What exactly should they do beyond what they've been doing since Nov 5? Silent Type Nov 21 #5

repukes are currently presenting their SHIT SHOW Skittles Nov 21 #6

Exactly. Like Obama said when Romney uttered something ridiculous, "Carry on Gubnor." Silent Type Nov 21 #10

Oh, ha. Never heard abot that. electric_blue68 Nov 21 #13

Famous moment from one of debates. Can't remember what Romney was saying, but he really Silent Type Nov 21 #14

"Please, proceed." Nt spooky3 Nov 21 #17

Obama: "Please proceed, Governor." eShirl Nov 21 #29

Exactly bdamomma Nov 21 #96

LOVING the Gaetz show Skittles Nov 21 #98

Why is Cory Booker voting for RFK Jr??? vapor2 Nov 21 #7

I missed that one Lulu KC Nov 21 #85

Maybe they don't know what to do. jalan48 Nov 21 #9

There seems to be a lack of leadership amongst The Third Doctor Nov 21 #11

They have the resources to Bettie Nov 21 #67

Maybe a lot is going on that is top secret. usonian Nov 21 #12

LOL Trust the plan! Fish700 Nov 21 #63

What exactly do you think they should be doing? onenote Nov 21 #16

with democracy dead there isn't a lot they can say but last one out please turn the lights out yaesu Nov 21 #18

Find the money to pay for recounts in the 7 swing states IbogaProject Nov 21 #19

Nubmess takes time, then watch out. Prairie_Seagull Nov 21 #20

There's plenty of pushback. lees1975 Nov 21 #22

Bravo NJCher Nov 21 #34

I hear you. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #41

Trump won, there's little they can do, radius777 Nov 21 #23

his cabinet picks are all Trump whores Skittles Nov 21 #25

True, but the reality is most of his picks will radius777 Nov 21 #35

in the end, repukes will goose step to Trump Skittles Nov 21 #36

Derailing the worst is not nothing! Silver Gaia Nov 21 #42

I don't watch much news Meowmee Nov 21 #26

Agree claudette Nov 21 #27

How do we know they aren't? Silver Gaia Nov 21 #30

Well claudette Nov 21 #32

Some are speaking out. Maybe not enough to ease fears, Silver Gaia Nov 21 #38

Claudette, I just noticed your avatar. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #40

Thanks for the timely and inspiring post. usonian Nov 21 #83

My thanks to you as well! Silver Gaia Nov 21 #95

Exactly! Thank-you! Blue_Roses Nov 21 #43

Thank you for the thank you. 🙂 Silver Gaia Nov 21 #44

I just love basic common Blue_Roses Nov 21 #46

"But I don't think we should expect to see any plans made public. That could spell disaster for said plans. IMHO." OldBaldy1701E Nov 21 #49

I see these as two different things, Silver Gaia Nov 21 #57

How can Democrats stop this? Elessar Zappa Nov 21 #37

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Who's going to report on anything the Dems do? rubbersole Nov 21 #28

The press claudette Nov 21 #33

They do. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #39

Exactly. If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does that mean it didn't make a sound. Midnight Writer Nov 21 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author JI7 Nov 21 #47

Because they have been mortally wounded. ramedy Nov 21 #48

ZOMBIES!!!11 RandiFan1290 Nov 21 #50

Take 5 minutes and listen to @Rep_Stansbury in there fighting the good fight CatWoman Nov 21 #51

Kamala is on vacation in Hawaii... polichick Nov 21 #52

Kamala has earned a vacation in Hawaii. This is not on her. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #62

Most people don't go on vacation when the house is burning... polichick Nov 21 #68

Cruz didn't spend a grueling 3 months on the campaign trail. spooky3 Nov 21 #75

Most people do take a leave when they have just performed something with the emotional and physical toll Scrivener7 Nov 21 #89

Are you calling them? delisen Nov 21 #53

You're hearing precisely what the corporate media wants you to hear maxrandb Nov 21 #54

Maybe they're letting the GOP shoot themselves in the foot with these idiot nominees. Callie1979 Nov 21 #55

Don't worry, Merrick Garland's formulating a plan. sop Nov 21 #56

We just have to be patient RandiFan1290 Nov 21 #64

Right! This is not an episode of Law and Order, ya know!!!!! Just_Vote_Dem Nov 21 #66

Emptywheel says grasshopper! Or something like that.... Scrivener7 Nov 21 #91

Right on it. usonian Nov 21 #74

They probably feel helpless Thrill Nov 21 #59

Just don't tell me we're going to fall for the "They're doing what needs to be done behind the scenes!!!" crap again. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #61

+1 dalton99a Nov 21 #71

Nothing Democrats can say or do will change the reality we're dealing with. You know what will? The Vinca Nov 21 #65

Not true at all. If we concertedly attacked trumps ego, we could gain a lot of control. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #88

I mention President Musk every chance I get on other sites. He's still there. Vinca Nov 21 #92

That's good. But it needs to be everywhere. As in planted by bots. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #94

D Senators are working through the night getting judges approved mcar Nov 21 #69

What would you like them to do, and who in particular should be doing it? Ocelot II Nov 21 #77

Bot farms. DNC. Attack trump where it hurts. Flood the zone with shit that Scrivener7 Nov 21 #90

They did just get royally fucked by their own voters... Blue_Tires Nov 21 #78

Alpha male and female members of Congress should La Coliniere Nov 21 #79

I agree that it's frustrating, BUT... morillon Nov 21 #81

We'll see their true colors on inauguration day. How many show up. How many clap. How many hug him. Hotler Nov 21 #84

Agreed, we could really do with some leadership right about now 0rganism Nov 21 #86

Perhaps... sagetea Nov 21 #87

I mean it's Thanksgiving next week we're going to the holiday season Jk23 Nov 21 #97