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Oopsie Daisy

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3. Oh brother!
Sat Jun 21, 2025, 06:30 PM
Saturday

Your critique seems to suggest that Democratic representatives are idle or indifferent, a notion that is simply untrue. However, I understand your frustration. Actions like photo-ops, public weeping and passionate speeches can only achieve so much when the Democrats lack control over the Senate and the House.

Real change begins with SUPPORTING Democrats and voting for Democrats to regain the majority. Only then can meaningful progress be made. Until that happens, the political posturing we witness often amounts to little more than grandstanding, which does little to advance our goals.

Continually insinuating that Democrats "don't care" is not only inaccurate but also counterproductive. Such implications, no matter how subtly put, echo the fallacy that both parties are identical. Will this approach truly persuade voters to support Democrats? No, it won't. It only helps the GOP.

It's notable how figures like Bernie and AOC are given leeway for pursuing other initiatives, while the rest of the Democratic representatives are presumed to be inactive. Remember, they too have responsibilities, constituents, and limited resources to travel.

On a separate note, employing hyperbolic language like "Concentration Camp" can sometimes backfire. When reality doesn't match the extreme rhetoric, people may become desensitized to genuine issues. Precision in our expressions is crucial to maintaining the urgency of our causes.

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