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Hekate

(90,189 posts)
13. I never even heard of that bozo before last week, when certain DUers began chanting his name...
Sun Jun 25, 2017, 01:51 PM
Jun 2017

...as the Next Big Hope because (whisper, mumble, he's a white male).

The more I see of him, the worse he looks for us.

Thanks for posting this from Daily Kos.

And there actually are people who think he'd be a better leader mcar Jun 2017 #1
Tim Ryan squirming today is funny. Cha Jun 2017 #100
If he wants to be leader, he needs to work on his leadership skills... Wounded Bear Jun 2017 #2
Leaders prove they are team players first. Tim Ryan is failing badly. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #6
Cannot disagree... Wounded Bear Jun 2017 #26
As a team, Democrats are still much better than the Republicons. 6 years, 60 votes & they still cant Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #43
They had to cheat their way to a win with gerrymandering, voter suppression, pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #44
Your points are good too. thx. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #45
That's HOW they win, since 2000. They do about 20 Alice11111 Jun 2017 #74
I agree with all you are saying. I think we have a strong message and pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #80
Yes, cheating in every way &lying & discrediting Hillary, Alice11111 Jun 2017 #107
Yes. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #111
Fuck him! smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #3
tapes? OhNo-Really Jun 2017 #39
Very bad form. Total lack of respect. bitterross Jun 2017 #4
I agree completely. MBS Jun 2017 #28
I know. I don't expect total GOP-like unquestioning obedience. bitterross Jun 2017 #50
+ 1000. MBS Jun 2017 #54
Agree about Pelosi/DWS tazkcmo Jun 2017 #101
The House Dem leadership should at least give him a (somewhat threatening) tblue37 Jun 2017 #33
Can't imagine what he thinks he will gain trashing the Democrats. ehrnst Jun 2017 #5
He has certainly lost a lot in the Democratic caucus with words like that. He and that.... George II Jun 2017 #12
Is this Rice woman the one with long brown hair Control-Z Jun 2017 #49
Yes, Kathleen Rice, a congresswoman from Long Island. I didn't see her singing Pelosi's praises.... George II Jun 2017 #57
A Walking Case Of Jackassery Me. Jun 2017 #7
+1. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #8
I saw that interview the other night when it took place, it was sickening. George II Jun 2017 #9
He is a BAD MAN. This made me cry. trueblue2007 Jun 2017 #10
Ugh. Sometimes I would see him at a meditation group I used to go to. Glimmer of Hope Jun 2017 #11
I never even heard of that bozo before last week, when certain DUers began chanting his name... Hekate Jun 2017 #13
I didn't know about Ryan either. I love that they put out what Pelosi has accomplished. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #15
I knew of him when Cha Jun 2017 #75
Sore loser, eh? Hekate Jun 2017 #77
Yeah, he sounds real Cha Jun 2017 #79
We seem to have a handful of sore losers, lol. Eom. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #82
I heard dibbles only because Pelosi had a slam dunk, so I did not invest time and effort. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #81
Tim Ryan apologizes for using word 'dago' in TV interview Cha Jun 2017 #93
Good Lord Hekate Jun 2017 #98
If this is true, he's not just a Dino, he's a quisling. Greybnk48 Jun 2017 #14
It looks like trouble ahead. kentuck Jun 2017 #16
I'm at a loss too. Greybnk48 Jun 2017 #25
I think there's a troll attack amplifying this nonsense. He's got no bonafides. bettyellen Jun 2017 #30
Rep. Tim Ryan apologizes for using word 'dago' in TV interview Cha Jun 2017 #94
What a fucking idiot. Oh lord. I follow Al also, but missed that so thank you my bettyellen Jun 2017 #95
Ciao, Bella! Cha Jun 2017 #97
Why does he call himself a Democrat? NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #17
He should leave and take half the Party with him? kentuck Jun 2017 #18
He's ALREADY doing that NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #19
Here is the thing. I was thinking this morning the conversation bringing knife to a gun fight. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #20
Ahem, He & Krystal Ball Have Already Started To Do THat Me. Jun 2017 #21
Half the Party? blue-wave Jun 2017 #22
My thoughts as well.n/t MBS Jun 2017 #29
It may be surprising, but some Democrats thought she should have left when Harry Reid left? kentuck Jun 2017 #32
I do not agree with the "new" direction nor do the majority of Democrats. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #36
You are entitled to your opinion. kentuck Jun 2017 #46
I never suggested "everyone" was suppose to agree with me. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #48
You just better hope there is not a tape, buster. kentuck Jun 2017 #53
Saying the majority opposes is factual. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #59
I haven't seen any recent polls but that is probably correct. kentuck Jun 2017 #63
We can look at the elections and see the results. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #64
Which results are you talking about? kentuck Jun 2017 #70
What specific direction would that be? LanternWaste Jun 2017 #117
He's an asshole and I wish he'd leave Ohio. n/t Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2017 #23
The real question about Tim Ryan is who's paying him? hedda_foil Jun 2017 #24
Jim Trafficant's district mikeyDE Jun 2017 #27
The DNC needs to Mr.Bill Jun 2017 #31
"That'll be the day," Buddy Holly Alice11111 Jun 2017 #108
Ryan: The Conserva-dem version of Sanders Steven Maurer Jun 2017 #34
We know how to work around people like Tim Ryan. Our party, because it so inclusive, has always had nikibatts Jun 2017 #35
Republicans are very good at calling names and attempting to brand their opponents. kentuck Jun 2017 #37
+1. Good post. Thank-you. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #38
I will admit I haven't followed this much crazycatlady Jun 2017 #40
We need someone to beat up Democrats and lie about them, their productiveness and pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #47
That is not what I'm trying to say crazycatlady Jun 2017 #51
That is a whole other discussion though. We are talking about Democrats purposely being destruction pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #58
People act as if they are "threatened" if another Democrat disagrees? kentuck Jun 2017 #55
this crazycatlady Jun 2017 #56
We are discussing a deliberate trashing. That is not the same as disagreeing. Eom. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #60
I guess it depends on what the meaning of "trashing" is?? kentuck Jun 2017 #62
Pelosi was more toxic than Trump, Ryan actually said yes. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #65
No. The answer would not be "Of course not" to many Democrats in many districts ... kentuck Jun 2017 #72
Well, I totally disagree that any district but GOP red feels Pelosi is as bad or worse, than Trump. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #83
I don't know Ryan that well, but it seems from his rhetoric that he's just capitalizing on JCanete Jun 2017 #61
They Are Threatened... LovingA2andMI Jun 2017 #69
Defining the conversation? Again, no threat, but a problem with trashing, not disagreeing. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #84
Isn't disagreeing a form of Trashing in most cases.... LovingA2andMI Jun 2017 #86
No. Two separate animals. Maybe that is the issue. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #87
Actually, it's... LovingA2andMI Jun 2017 #88
He said she was as bad if not worse than Trump. It factually is wrong in the dishonest, pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #89
The error in his thinking is that any Democratic leader will remain popular under GOP attack. NT. andym Jun 2017 #67
In Atlanta we don't think of ourselves as flyover country. We delisen Jun 2017 #102
should leave the party and that includes all "bluedog" dems. AllaN01Bear Jun 2017 #41
Can we ignore him now? wryter2000 Jun 2017 #42
Tim Ryan had better start thinking about 2018. MineralMan Jun 2017 #52
Jesus! This is SO "House of Cards" He's disloyal. His comments hurt and divide and weaken our party. NurseJackie Jun 2017 #66
Anyone hear the Bill Press show Friday? A guest who writes for AJT Jun 2017 #68
Hm. Eom. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #85
He is a Democrat so it's ok... Trial_By_Fire Jun 2017 #71
The error in his thinking is that any Democratic congressional leader would remain popular andym Jun 2017 #73
This is the way the GOP plays the game. kentuck Jun 2017 #76
Let's assume he is 100% correct Nevernose Jun 2017 #78
While his rhetoric is despicable, he's a "Joe Manchin" type of Democrat. Tatiana Jun 2017 #90
I think we at least call them out for their dishonesty and the harm they orchestrate. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #91
Joe Manchin is not asking for leadership in the senate though La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #116
Rep. Tim Ryan apologizes for using word 'dago' in TV interview Cha Jun 2017 #92
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Tim Ryan squirming today is funny. Cha Jun 2017 #99
Any elected Dem who isn't laser focused on healthcare right now Cha Jun 2017 #103
"gaggle of Dem reps plotting to oust her WHILE THE GOP IS TRYING TO KILL US." pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #106
You're welcome, pirateshipdude.. Cha Jun 2017 #109
Perhaps he is related to Paul Ryan? still_one Jun 2017 #104
A contested primary would be appropriate. Sneederbunk Jun 2017 #105
Meanwhile, Nancy.. "We need to be taking care of our veterans.." Cha Jun 2017 #110
That snake will NEVER lead the party now ecstatic Jun 2017 #112
This guy gives me the willies lillypaddle Jun 2017 #113
This is very disappointing, and not the way to do it IronLionZion Jun 2017 #114
I hope he gets primaried La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #115
"In some parts of the country, she is" is absolutely correct. Orsino Jun 2017 #118
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