2016 Postmortem

sarisataka

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9. Typing rants

Sat Dec 24, 2016, 11:16 AM

Dec 2016

in an online forum where 99.99% of the people are in agreement with you is not fighting back, cussing notwithstanding.

You talk below about acting the same a RWers did to Obama... how much respect did that gain? do you look up to them as role models to institute change? do you expect anyone will look at you any different than they look at those?

However if that is what you believe is the best course- by all means, proceed.

I will save my efforts for thoughtfully written letters to my representatives opposing the expected flood of poor policy to soon come from D.C. and supporting Democratic initiatives. I will also engage voters of any stripe in a respectful discussion of the merits and flaws of the soon to be inaugurated candidate and his actions. I have no fear that I will have plenty of ammunition to win those debates.

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So what would it take for many of you to fight the fuck back? [View all] LaydeeBug Dec 2016 OP

The most I can say is K & R over and over. shraby Dec 2016 #1

CUSSING AND CAPS LOCK! pintobean Dec 2016 #2

Sadly, that and ridicule are the only things that work. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #4

I CAN TOP THAT sarisataka Dec 2016 #5

I appreciate your attempt to marginalize the OP LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #7

Typing rants sarisataka Dec 2016 #9

Responding to those typing rants LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #10

To each their own... sarisataka Dec 2016 #11

Oh absolutely! LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #12

Ot's like going to an NA meeting, ranting how drugs are bad, and claiming dionysus Dec 2016 #37

and blaming your family when you fall off the wagon. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #50

Ohh, that'll get a lot done... NO, it's time to take to the fuckin' streets, Vietnam Era-style... that's the ONLY thing that'll grab people's attention to the Fuhrer-Elect's fascist agenda! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #51

I can do better than that Exilednight Dec 2016 #16

We'll work up a "Number 6" on 'em! Marengo Dec 2016 #3

Short answer: I don't know what it will take... First Speaker Dec 2016 #6

I will give them as much deference as they give our side... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #8

Jesus christ.. you gonna join a wannabe death squad? For christ sake, dionysus Dec 2016 #38

If you don't think there's, AT THE VERY LEAST, a quantative difference....... socialist_n_TN Dec 2016 #42

You are 100% correct UCmeNdc Dec 2016 #13

Their side said "email!" "kenya" over and over again, ad we're supposed to write letters. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #14

Progressives disorganized and leaderless, so how do you win?... InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #52

You, are the type of Democrat we need. Tatiana Dec 2016 #15

YOU are the type of Democrat we need..and thank you for your committment. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #17

Yes... and this guy: InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #53

sadly, he's not one of us anymore but I do love him LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #55

Oh, but he is!... Why do you say that Laydeebug? InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #57

He left the Democratic Party after the convention LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #58

He did? That's news to me... thought he campaigned vigorously for Hillary and other Dems. Musta been fake news. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #61

Vigorusly might be a bit generous, but it is NOT fake nwes that Sanders left the Democratic LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #62

I honestly had not heard that... would be disappointed if that were true. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #63

Check it... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #65

I know Bernie is an Independent, but leans HEAVILY Democratic. In other words, the best of BOTH worlds! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #67

He stated this immediately after the nomination in July He is an IN senator . Old real news lunasun Dec 2016 #66

Don't disagree, but see my response to LaydeeBug above. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #68

I am writing letters to the editor as letters to my representatives, Cornyn and Cruz, would not mat Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #30

Yes, Yes, and YES!!!!!! Tatiana Dec 2016 #35

The real trick is to do it in such a way as to not get them defensive, Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #41

Don't fight back. Fight FORWARD. Get on offense and STAY there. RBInMaine Dec 2016 #18

this. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #20

Thank you for the flawless statement of where we NEED to be, as Democrats. Paladin Dec 2016 #19

this is so true. But we outnumber them, and we vote each day with our tax dollars. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #23

I asked the same question on my thread adigal Dec 2016 #21

Money works. jalan48 Dec 2016 #22

You do realize the Twinkie defense (which is actually a bit more complicated than you think) mythology Dec 2016 #24

People who claim the moral high ground shouldn't do it while in quicksand... LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #25

Kick. Happy Holidays, LaydeeBug, and keep pushing! I keep thinking about your Squinch Dec 2016 #26

Turning the magazines over in the checkout line isn't enough? egduj Dec 2016 #27

We don't have to make stuff up radical noodle Dec 2016 #28

Thank you! This! They make shit up, repeat it ad nauseum, ignore Courts Orders LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #31

Exactly LaydeeBug! radical noodle Dec 2016 #33

right down the bunny trail...and they're violating the law LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #49

That's right, radical noodle! Cha Dec 2016 #48

Define "fighting back" TXCritter Dec 2016 #29

welcome to DU. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #32

Let's just say the ends DO justify the means!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #54

Well, that's a far cry from non-violent civil disobedience TXCritter Dec 2016 #64

Not advocating violence, but this is no time to go soft!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #69

Just don't be mean to Ivanka. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2016 #34

Do you consider rants like the OP "fighting back"? dionysus Dec 2016 #36

I am so confused WilliamH1474 Dec 2016 #39

We should obstruct, agitate, oppose, resist; and force our Democratic "leaders" to do the same usrbs Dec 2016 #44

this sounds like a start, and not allowing those motherfuckers to frame the narrative LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #45

WIT!! (WHATEVER IT TAKES!!) InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #56

So... FiveGoodMen Dec 2016 #40

I've been wondering that myself..... socialist_n_TN Dec 2016 #43

People live on easy street on our side, they will never rock the boat. Rex Dec 2016 #46

To whom much is given, much is expected. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #47

How are we supposed to fight when there is nobody doc03 Dec 2016 #59

so what's your solution other than righteous indignation? bowens43 Dec 2016 #60

Throughout history people have done things for the betterment of all that would be considered Lint Head Dec 2016 #70