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Chasstev365

(7,471 posts)
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 09:44 AM 20 hrs ago

I hope we can all agree on this:

No Republican should EVER be able to live down their blind support of Trump or be forgiven for letting Trump destroy our democracy.

I still don't think individual Republicans are taking enough heat for what Trump has done.

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I hope we can all agree on this: (Original Post) Chasstev365 20 hrs ago OP
these people should not be hired for any purpose by a democratic admin. rampartd 20 hrs ago #1
None of those fucking traitors should be hired even as sewer workers. niyad 19 hrs ago #2
Imprison them for sedition Clouds Passing 19 hrs ago #3
I will accept nothing less. OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #28
Well, they've CERTAINLY earned it. calimary 1 hr ago #41
Drain the cesspool (nt) William Seger 19 hrs ago #4
I definitely agree! liberalla 19 hrs ago #5
I think bdamomma 19 hrs ago #6
It might send a better message if they did show up wnylib 18 hrs ago #12
Yes, bdamomma 18 hrs ago #14
The toddler would respond with a cruel retaliation on wnylib 18 hrs ago #18
Provide baby rattlers(not rattle snakes) to each Dem. BattleRow 9 hrs ago #32
I agree. I'm having a difficult time dealing with the cretins who voted for him, too. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #7
77 million voters..... Melon 19 hrs ago #8
Sadly.... OGBuzz 18 hrs ago #11
....... bdamomma 18 hrs ago #15
Kind of wish they would... oberle 13 hrs ago #29
Need to hang Epstein around all of their necks KS Toronado 18 hrs ago #9
We will never forget that they betrayed their country in support of an insane fascist. Martin68 18 hrs ago #10
I phone and e-mail my congress critters daily and . . . otchmoson 18 hrs ago #13
The SAVE Act bdamomma 18 hrs ago #17
Disagree gulliver 18 hrs ago #16
the 80s are calling Cirsium 17 hrs ago #19
Bipartisanship with these Republicans? Chasstev365 17 hrs ago #20
RepubliCANT BattleRow 9 hrs ago #33
Spot on 4bonhoffer 16 hrs ago #21
Absolutely they should be excoriated and raked over the coals GoodRaisin 16 hrs ago #22
I agree! red dog 1 15 hrs ago #23
Inglorious Basterds - Carve something memorable on their foreheads that that won't go away SupportSanity 15 hrs ago #24
PP: Pedo Protectors Chasstev365 14 hrs ago #25
Swastika? BattleRow 9 hrs ago #34
So much herd mentality in the right wing. They've each had countless opportunities... Beartracks 14 hrs ago #26
I totally agree. annielion 14 hrs ago #27
I will mgardener 12 hrs ago #30
When Chump dies duckworth969 10 hrs ago #31
Language is why. REPUBLICANS' name should be used instead of Trump. live love laugh 7 hrs ago #35
True Scott Alan Swaggerty 7 hrs ago #36
Hiding Godot51 7 hrs ago #37
Personally, I think the American 'Republican Party' should be OUTLAWED---- Jack Valentino 6 hrs ago #38
I'm more inclined to blame propaganda Qutzupalotl 5 hrs ago #39
Agree 100%! Grumpy Old Guy 5 hrs ago #40

rampartd

(4,421 posts)
1. these people should not be hired for any purpose by a democratic admin.
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 09:52 AM
20 hrs ago

a black list is certainly appropriate for people with demonstrated loyalty above their oath of office.

OldBaldy1701E

(10,835 posts)
28. I will accept nothing less.
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 04:23 PM
13 hrs ago

I am aware that I am going to be gravely disappointed (pun intended), but that is my position on it.

wnylib

(25,454 posts)
12. It might send a better message if they did show up
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 11:49 AM
18 hrs ago

and then walked out together right as the ugly fascist started speaking. They might even wear or carry a sign saying "Say no to fascism." Or "Say no to dictatorship" since so many people don't even understand what fascism is.

They would never do it, I'm sure. But I recall that Pelosi had the nerve to rip up a speech full of lies.

bdamomma

(69,431 posts)
14. Yes,
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 11:54 AM
18 hrs ago

I remember that. Actions do speak louder than words. In a way, if the Democratic leadership did walk out can you imagine the toddler having a tantrum and embarrassing GQP 'ers.

wnylib

(25,454 posts)
18. The toddler would respond with a cruel retaliation on
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:14 PM
18 hrs ago

blue states and a huge controversy over which side was right would ensue.

So, would it be an effective act that would enhance democracy? Probably not.

Maybe it would be more effective to show up but call out lies on the spot with gestures or a word or two. Remember a RWer yelling "lies" at Obama's SOU? Or the challenge that MAGAs tried to give Biden when Biden turned it back around on them? The toddler is not quick thinking enough to do what Biden did. He would just have a tantrum instead.

BattleRow

(2,191 posts)
32. Provide baby rattlers(not rattle snakes) to each Dem.
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 09:01 PM
9 hrs ago

And when the whining and lying begins,shake those rattlers.
Shake,rattle and roll the SOU ..

OGBuzz

(147 posts)
11. Sadly....
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 11:46 AM
18 hrs ago

I have an (ex) friend who has now reached the 'Trump-is-god' stage of his life. There is nothing that Trump can do that would convince him otherwise. Jim Jones had similar control and influence over people but thankfully it was on a much smaller scale. Trumpism will not go down quietly.

KS Toronado

(23,529 posts)
9. Need to hang Epstein around all of their necks
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 11:18 AM
18 hrs ago

and talk about what kind of people are OK with child molesters/pedophiles.

otchmoson

(309 posts)
13. I phone and e-mail my congress critters daily and . . .
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
18 hrs ago

at least once a week, I reference (1) Scott's unanswered Medicaid corruption and (2) their touted family values/Christian vlaues that they so miserably fail to demonstrate. I then tell them it's not what they say, but what they do, and WE WILL REMEMBER!

bdamomma

(69,431 posts)
17. The SAVE Act
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:01 PM
18 hrs ago

(which it isn't) was passed in the House, this will disenfranchise many women voters. I hope it doesn't get passed in the Senate.

gulliver

(13,863 posts)
16. Disagree
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
18 hrs ago

They change to support our core values and vote for us, they're good. Sit down, and have a beer.

Grudges are politically dumb, not to mention effectively immoral. We should always be looking in the mirror. Always. If we have a better plan, and people don't seem to want to follow it, immediately trashing them instead of reviewing our sales approach or maybe even our plan is just plain foolish.

Cirsium

(3,738 posts)
19. the 80s are calling
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:42 PM
17 hrs ago

They want their bipartisanship back.

Grudges? Grudges? Against rapists? Against murders? Against kidnappers? Against traitors? Against fascists?

Damn straight.

Have a beer? Look in the mirror? If we have a better plan? Our sales approach?

That may be the worst post I have ever read here. My apologies if you meant it as a parody.

Chasstev365

(7,471 posts)
20. Bipartisanship with these Republicans?
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:50 PM
17 hrs ago

It would be like the Union Republicans just letting the leaders of the Confederacy back in to take their seats after the Civil War, so they could obstruct every aspect of Reconstruction.

HELL NO! Not with these Republicans, who failed to honor their oath to the constitution!

GoodRaisin

(10,831 posts)
22. Absolutely they should be excoriated and raked over the coals
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 01:58 PM
16 hrs ago

for what they have allowed. It is pure betrayal what they have done. And I agree they are not taking nearly enough heat for it. Those up for reelection need to be slammed for it by their democratic opponents.

SupportSanity

(1,579 posts)
24. Inglorious Basterds - Carve something memorable on their foreheads that that won't go away
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 03:05 PM
15 hrs ago

Not sure what to carve.
MAGA - nope - had enough of that
capital T for Trump? had enough of that, too.
DNA - Do Not Approach ?

Open to suggestions.

Beartracks

(14,499 posts)
26. So much herd mentality in the right wing. They've each had countless opportunities...
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 03:49 PM
14 hrs ago

... to do the right thing, but always "toed the party line" when the moment really mattered.

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annielion

(96 posts)
27. I totally agree.
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 04:14 PM
14 hrs ago

If we can have a fair election this time (or prove the steal immediately) I don't think the Republicans are going to have many choices. People will remember for a long time what the Republicans have done to all of us.

mgardener

(2,323 posts)
30. I will
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 05:39 PM
12 hrs ago

Never, ever forget Stefanik's support of Trump.
And if she re enters politics, after spending time with her family, I will remind people of her support of a pedophile and traitor.
And her lack of moral clarity and courage.

duckworth969

(1,323 posts)
31. When Chump dies
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 07:54 PM
10 hrs ago

I’m figuring MAGA suicides and mass shootings will take place. That’s what cult members do when they’re overwhelmed.

live love laugh

(16,291 posts)
35. Language is why. REPUBLICANS' name should be used instead of Trump.
Sun Feb 22, 2026, 10:35 PM
7 hrs ago

Even Trump should be called REPUBLICAN Trump. Unless language improves and Republicans will escape this mess Scott free.

Jack Valentino

(4,743 posts)
38. Personally, I think the American 'Republican Party' should be OUTLAWED----
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 12:07 AM
6 hrs ago

just as the West Germans outlawed the 'Nazi Party' after World War 2 !!!!!


and Abraham Lincoln would be on our side, in this time !!!!

Qutzupalotl

(15,762 posts)
39. I'm more inclined to blame propaganda
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 12:44 AM
5 hrs ago

and the propagandists than the blind fools who swallowed it up.

They poisoned the minds of a critical mass with lies, and this is the result.

Ignorance is one thing. If someone is truly unaware of the facts, I’m more inclined to pity them. But I think the worst punishments should go to those who knowingly deceived.

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