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hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
Wed Sep 1, 2021, 09:59 AM Sep 2021

All right, Democrats. Are you awake NOW??? [View all]

Roe v Wade is OVER in Texas. And Texas is the test case. The experiment by the GOP nuts to see how far they can get. And they are getting too far…. Where exactly is next? Because they aren’t going to stop with Texas.

We’ve got to get our shit together before 2022. We’ve got to decide if this democracy lives or dies. It’s that simple.

We’ve got to get past our own petty differences, and confront an enemy that would kill us given the chance - whether via COVID, dangerous pregnancies, school shootings, to name a few.

Can we get our shit together? Or are we fucked? Tell me now, because I’m not fighting MY ass off another term if it’s not going to be worth something. I’m still in disbelief about Al and Hillary. Why do we stand for such ridiculousness??? The GOP is now OPENLY mocking the right to vote.

Regardless of your issue - whether race equality, or gender equality, a woman’s right to choose, voting rights, Medicare for all - whatever - is closest to your heart - I don’t care. All are good issues to be concerned about. But we’ve got to help the whole cause. Vote together!!! Stand TOGETHER. It’s us versus THEM. And it’s not funny any more. It’s deadly serious. They GOP means to do away with us.

Do we fight?

Organize!! Organize!!! Organize!!!

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Yes it is time to face reality. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #1
Absolutely. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #8
We now know they are ruthless sociopaths who will kill their own base for political gain. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #11
killing their own base seems a bit counterproductive RussBLib Sep 2021 #23
Once they win they don't even need a base to continue minority rule. Check the Pinochet model. ancianita Sep 2021 #37
Exactly! StarryNite Sep 2021 #39
Another "exactly". hamsterjill Sep 2021 #57
We are heading to minority rule. They don't need their base. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #75
The GOP will just cheat to win, they figure they don't need real votes. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #45
People will only wake up when it is too late: first the came...then they came for me. olegramps Sep 2021 #65
Yes we are heading for China, Russia, Taliban, North Korea style of governing. Irish_Dem Sep 2021 #77
The GQP also has a plan to ensure they "win" FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #2
Agreed. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #9
I would remove the part in your post attacking Democrats. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #20
What attacks Democrats? FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #22
S1 is not likely to pass. And I know this is likely a veiled attack on Manchin and Sinema. but I Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #34
I see no point in sitting back and allowing FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #36
So you think after taking a big majority on the courts, they need our permission? Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #90
No, that's not the root of the problem at all. FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #113
I've heard that argument before as well. sdfernando Sep 2021 #53
Maybe he will and maybe he won't. But he didn't after Trump was elected. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #91
If people stay silent, that won't help us either. calimary Sep 2021 #60
Yeah...true that. But you know people message voted in 10 and we lost the House, next we lost Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #88
Yep. Vote BLUE, No Matter Who. calimary Sep 2021 #134
No, people from other states will not be subject to lawsuits. DemocraticPatriot Sep 2021 #139
Your post was fine. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #58
Yes it does, and that response is certainly predictable. FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #110
You've noticed that, as well? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #111
I don't see any attack on Democeats. ShazzieB Sep 2021 #54
Rachel Maddow explained this in the clearest terms last night on her show. Nightmare scenario! FM123 Sep 2021 #3
Fight for everyone!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #10
You are so right, this is the time to stand TOGETHER. FM123 Sep 2021 #19
"Vote blue no matter who" gets us only so far. This happened when Democrats have control of the WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #4
Democrats don't have control of Texas FakeNoose Sep 2021 #6
You make my point. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #7
The problem with the courts is because we lost a national election-2016 . Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #16
The problem with SCOTUS is that Dems lost the national election. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #26
We would not have a right wing supreme court had we won in 16...unfortunately, Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #29
Great post!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #12
Democrats can't fight this in Texas as they don't have control. Thus some national plan must be Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #18
Democrats have no choice but to fight this in Texas. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #24
And they will lose in Texas...the reason no one runs as the seats are gerrymandered and it is Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #27
Are you snarking at me? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #30
You won't get people to run if they have no chance of winning the election. It is expensive. Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #92
We had a good Democrat running in my district the past two elections--and lost both times. Lonestarblue Sep 2021 #59
That is my point. We can scream and yell about winning elections. But the system in Texas is Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #93
'Vote blue no matter who' gets us only so far'...well it seems to me Hillary losing the election Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #17
+1 CrispyQ Sep 2021 #41
I'm pretty confident, everyone here turns out to vote Democratic every election cycle... Omnipresent Sep 2021 #5
My personal opinion hamsterjill Sep 2021 #13
What Democratic principles are referring to? Except for the trolls, DU is committed to Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #15
Try phone banking. Get in touch with your county's wnylib Sep 2021 #85
And what exactly are we supposed to do? In 2016, we gave away the courts...you think Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #14
Appreciate your answer. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #21
I hope it is not too late. We need someone like Dean at the DNC first of all. We should not treat Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #102
I agree with everything you say...thought I answered this already...ah well may have not hit Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #108
Yes. Protest. Demonstrate. Boycott. Vote. Form an underground. nolabear Sep 2021 #28
+1000 hamsterjill Sep 2021 #64
I appreciate your sentiment. But this is not the 60's. It won't work. I am not saying no action Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #97
+1 betsuni Sep 2021 #98
Thanks... Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #107
Sounds as though you're finding it hard to believe in the power of the people. nolabear Sep 2021 #117
its up to the women of texas now.. to withold all sex from men until this is fixed.. samnsara Sep 2021 #25
Well, I'm doing my part!!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #31
Do you live in Texas? MineralMan Sep 2021 #95
Yes, I've lived in Texas my whole life. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #109
what kind of outdated thinking is that? Skittles Sep 2021 #132
Why are we living under Minority Rule? WTF? spanone Sep 2021 #32
Such a great question!!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #33
Yes, just like 2018 was targeted treestar Sep 2021 #35
Where the hell is Merrick Garland in all of this? infullview Sep 2021 #38
Not only aren't people being held accountable, gab13by13 Sep 2021 #44
GREAT question!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #61
It's shocking to me that the backlash is so small. Even the top headline in the NYT is about Politicub Sep 2021 #40
Shocking to me, as well. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #67
+1 berniesandersmittens Sep 2021 #118
The only thing that matters is passing S1. gab13by13 Sep 2021 #42
No shit! FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #48
And let's start with the California RECALL. VOTE NO!!! ... aggiesal Sep 2021 #43
But her emails..... we can do it Sep 2021 #46
Some one should ask two senators about that filibuster now..... turbinetree Sep 2021 #47
I would imagine that bank accounts have been checked, FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #50
Agreed ........ turbinetree Sep 2021 #131
Which "sleeping" Democrats are you talking to? NurseJackie Sep 2021 #49
Complacent! Why don't Democrats stop all the bad things! betsuni Sep 2021 #62
You got it. (I didn't think my response was too cryptic to understand.) NurseJackie Sep 2021 #76
From my post in whole, this is what you question? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #73
Yes. Absolutely! That's what I question. It's a flawed premise and it's insulting... NurseJackie Sep 2021 #80
Do you know how many times? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #82
That's a very broad brush you're using to insult people. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #83
No one else here is insulted. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #84
That logic is equally flawed. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #87
I think that's a great deal of over reach. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #101
No, the "over reach" is finding fault with people who aren't at fault. NurseJackie Sep 2021 #103
I am. betsuni Sep 2021 #105
It doesn't offend me! StarryNite Sep 2021 #104
Thanks, Starry! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #106
Encourage them James48 Sep 2021 #51
To be successful we must get the Donor money out of politics. Dustlawyer Sep 2021 #52
The GarbageOP will use this to drive voter turnout in EVERY state. SayItLoud Sep 2021 #55
And oppose all voter-suppression efforts, be those efforts legal or not (especially when not!) DFW Sep 2021 #56
but, but, but everything is just fine... onecaliberal Sep 2021 #63
I know right? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #69
I expected at least a fight. onecaliberal Sep 2021 #70
I expect a lot. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #72
I have dropped family and friends . . and stocked up on ammo AverageOldGuy Sep 2021 #66
I am so sorry. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #71
You will be better off with 2-3 sane and liberal friends. Jon King Sep 2021 #74
I hope all the pure voters have learned their lesson. Texaswitchy Sep 2021 #68
The ones who insist they can't vote unless they're "inspired." betsuni Sep 2021 #79
Yes. Texaswitchy Sep 2021 #89
You don't get to know whether we're fucked. You fight anyway, then find out n/t station agent Sep 2021 #78
Just asking how many are willing to keep fighting. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #81
SB 8-type legislation will be replicated in other red states. dalton99a Sep 2021 #86
And then they come after blue states. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #99
***NO !!! WE'RE NOT !!!**** Only 64% of democrats believe voter suppression is a problem (link) uponit7771 Sep 2021 #94
I am already forming a sternly worded Tweet in my mind Sympthsical Sep 2021 #96
Sarcasm noted. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #100
Blue state needs to pass the same.law regarding assault rifles JCMach1 Sep 2021 #112
I'm old enough to remember the Sherri Chessen (Finkbine) case in Arizona 59 years ago. kskiska Sep 2021 #114
Wow. Quite a story. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #115
It was all over the news - nationally. I was a young teenager at the time. kskiska Sep 2021 #116
Definitely a shame. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #120
Rec +100... n/t bluecollar2 Sep 2021 #119
Do we meet at your place? lame54 Sep 2021 #121
Sure. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #122
Our democracy is crumbling in real time and if we have any power, it needs to be used. Right now. ecstatic Sep 2021 #123
Well said! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #125
Time to pack the courts!!! Add 3 more liberal justices to SCOTUS & set term limits onetexan Sep 2021 #124
I am for whatever works. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #126
he was bold enough to end the Afghan war. onetexan Sep 2021 #127
So is it your thinking that he will try to pack the court? hamsterjill Sep 2021 #128
We need four questionseverything Sep 2021 #133
I've been saying this for many years... dajoki Sep 2021 #129
And I say.. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #130
And the.voting suppression law Demovictory9 Sep 2021 #135
Absolutely!!! hamsterjill Sep 2021 #136
I devoutly hope that you have more luck than I did wackadoo wabbit Sep 2021 #137
Don't feel dispirted you have actually done something worthwhile unlike the people who eternally SunImp Sep 2021 #138
Is there a reason people turn on Democrats when Rs do bad things? robbedvoter Sep 2021 #140
Yup. "Identity politics" are a distraction from The People's working class revolution. betsuni Sep 2021 #141
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