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usonian

(17,287 posts)
1. The words were written by Dr. Pru Lee, and appeared on a Cheney thread.
Sun Apr 20, 2025, 11:51 PM
Apr 20

The post below is going viral. It’s been attributed to Liz Cheney, apparently by mistake, but it appears it was actually written by a Dr. Pru Lee.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/4/17/2316932/-Going-Viral-An-actual-plan-for-the-Democratic-Party-and-everyone-else-who-s-ready-to-take-action


Skittles

(163,707 posts)
2. that needs to be corrected
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 12:12 AM
Apr 21

it's an excellent rant and I heartily agree

I am very tired with Dems either obeying in advance, acting like it is business as usual or doing the rock start concert route. WE NEED *REAL ACTION*.

question everything

(50,123 posts)
3. I like the idea of a rapid response team. I think that the Hilary 2016 campaign had one and
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 12:35 AM
Apr 21

was quite effective.

The rest is still just words. The party cannot join the International Court. Only countries can.

Yes, keeping track of corruption is important but cannot be used as long as they are in power.

Yes, educating the public of its right is important, if “officers” can just stop someone asking for “papers.”

Want action by whom? Everyone is an “influencer” or using a podcast or just type on a keyboard.

I think that the 50501 resistance has been great. One can hope that it will survive. I think that yesterday’s was already lower in attendance.

We need to have specific examples of damages caused to small cities, farms, schools and to appear at meetings and detail them. All the while the millions that he amassed since taking office. Be specific, using dollars and cents.


58Sunliner

(5,683 posts)
4. I am tired of solicitations and surveys. Do you really need a survey to know whether a dem supports Trump Mr Carville?
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 08:00 AM
Apr 21
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