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BlueKota

(4,570 posts)
42. I agree with what he says
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 10:40 AM
Jun 2025

It's not really as much about age as it is complacency, and the refusal to accept the radical change that has been occurring in U.S. politics. It's not like the past where policy differences between the parties could be solved through compromises. One can no longer assume that though we would differ on ways to achieve it, both parties wanted the best for their fellow Americans. That's no longer truth. The modern Republicans don't give a damn about anyone but themselves and their rich donors.

Our side needs to quit the go along to get along. They don't need physical weapons to fight back. Powerful oratory can still work, if only more didn't cower from even using that method, out of fear they will be "taking the low road."

The House and the Senate Democrats, who can't accept the new reality absolutely need to be primaried . I include my two Senators in that list. None of the members primary goal should be there to make "nice," with the opposition. Their main goal should be to fight for and protect the rights of the American people period.

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Well said by Hogg. Raven123 Jun 2025 #1
don't give up David jaymac Jun 2025 #4
:leaders We Deserve is doing the work that the DNC *SHOULD* be doing Bluetus Jun 2025 #61
That's a lot of words to say I should've resigned from the DNC when... brush Jun 2025 #116
K&R demmiblue Jun 2025 #2
He knows JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author speak easy Jun 2025 #11
Kenyatta also worked hard to earn his colleagues' votes while Hogg has been threatening them. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #43
Do you honestly think that having someone in a DNC power position is going to swing a state? Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2025 #46
That florida comment is ridiculous Samael13 Jun 2025 #125
No takesy backsey JustAnotherGen Jun 13 #155
Florida will never be purple or blue DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #127
This is an internecine war based on age/demographics bucolic_frolic Jun 2025 #5
I'm with you JustAnotherGen Jun 2025 #8
Oh so we have been winning & the future looks bright. I am not opposed to members who are working to advance our agenda. usaf-vet Jun 2025 #9
Hogg was being diplomatic, someone in the Democratic party needs to come right out and say it: the rot runs deep. sop Jun 2025 #21
Capitalism always corrupts democracy Farmer-Rick Jun 2025 #33
What do you propose? Magilla Jun 2025 #75
I hear the sound of.... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #87
Or not: Celerity Jun 13 #160
No you hear the sound of a lack of imagination Farmer-Rick Jun 14 #165
Help me out, what ... reACTIONary Jun 14 #166
See post 164. Farmer-Rick Jun 15 #167
Well, unfortunately, that's not very specific.... reACTIONary Jun 15 #168
The Nordic Model. A very well regulated (yet also very vibrant) capitalist system working synergistically Celerity Jun 13 #159
Thanks! Sounds good to me. reACTIONary Jun 13 #162
We should have a democratic form of economics Farmer-Rick Jun 14 #164
yup Skittles Jun 13 #142
DNC officers are supposed to be neutral and help all Dem candidates get elected. ALL. brush Jun 2025 #112
"Evicting the experienced will put the inexperienced on the forefront." speak easy Jun 2025 #15
do the voters have a say? stillcool Jun 2025 #78
Maybe the upstarts should be upstarting... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #88
Are you seriously comparing MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #92
Cheap speak easy Jun 2025 #105
It is a fork in the road, seniority versus energy, enthusiasm, and relevant ideas Bluetus Jun 2025 #65
Looking back, I trace the beginnings of what happened to the aging of the party around the 2006 timeframe. Midwestern Democrat Jun 2025 #141
Good points and good data for everyone to understand. It was NOT always this way. Bluetus Jun 13 #148
There is something to be said for "youthful passion" when it comes to candidates and leaders... Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #137
"A serious lack of vision from democratic leaders" Conjuay Jun 2025 #6
When nothing goes in the brain... Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #30
Spot on! FirstLight Jun 2025 #7
Neutral. The DNC, certainly its officers, are supposed to be nuetral. Hogg should resign... brush Jun 13 #151
The line that struck me: Chasstev365 Jun 2025 #10
but we are the best option! We just need to promote that important fact! We get good things done! LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #12
We (here) know that newdeal2 Jun 2025 #16
Yeah, I get that. But younger voters certanly aren't going to be attracted to what the GOP is doing right now LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #18
Maybe but I think that's his point newdeal2 Jun 2025 #20
we also win a lot of elections and frankly the 2024 election may have been stolen LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #31
Um... lonely bird Jun 2025 #24
they did in the election... but how do they feel now? LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #29
Well lonely bird Jun 2025 #39
definitely many of those... still I've heard even some of them are souring on the admin LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #76
Of course I don't know the answer to that robbob Jun 2025 #40
Going off exit polls from 2024 Samael13 Jun 2025 #126
We are already the fucking best option at every level of government. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #45
Recent elections would indicate that voters feel differently. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2025 #63
And isn't that basically the definition of insanity? Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2025 #67
And voters just voted out the most progressive administration in recent history in favor of a fascist criminal. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #111
This is what is likely to happen. We can still get something great like Clinton and Obama JI7 Jun 2025 #122
Obama was more progressive than Biden. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 13 #153
No, he was not. W_HAMILTON Jun 14 #163
You know, MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #94
whatever happened to et tu Jun 2025 #13
Good statement and I'm glad he's putting the party first and not creating more problems LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #14
Thank you for sharing this, usaf-vet. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #17
He makes it sound like more than three deaths in our minority is part if a major setback to the party. Omnipresent Jun 2025 #19
And also the people MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #96
It sounded like David Hogg's PAC was about self-enrichment. waterwatcher123 Jun 2025 #22
JUST OCCUPING A SEAT in Congress is the best self-enrichment plan in the building. Enter as a all around citizen.... usaf-vet Jun 2025 #27
Read the thread and not the tweet. None of the info in the tweet is correct. I posted actual Nanjeanne Jun 2025 #37
I am not sure 2024 is that useful when he was not elected as a DNC vice chair until Feb of 2025. waterwatcher123 Jun 2025 #131
What? I was responding to the post that linked to an OP on DU that had a tweet with misinformation. Nanjeanne Jun 2025 #136
David is 100% correct, wat too many DEMs are sitting on their hands now IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 2025 #23
Well said David. Well said. Thank you for your efforts and keep up the good fight. Autumn Jun 2025 #25
I will say what I have said about this since day one dsc Jun 2025 #26
In politics, David Hogg was not perfectly right, (no one is) Prairie_Seagull Jun 2025 #28
I think he nailed it. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2025 #32
Support young Democrats with vision BoRaGard Jun 2025 #34
Agree with David 100%! MuirHero Jun 2025 #35
I have been one of several here complaining about the lack of younger voices in the Democratic Party. Lonestarblue Jun 2025 #36
+1 nt LittleGirl Jun 2025 #69
Thank you David. I want Democratic candidates I can vote for, not gqp-lite. Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #38
If Hogg wants to inflience primaries Mountainguy Jun 2025 #41
I agree with what he says BlueKota Jun 2025 #42
I don't get it Scubamatt Jun 2025 #44
I think he's brilliant. Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2025 #47
Oh brother. TLDR... skipped to the end instead. Oopsie Daisy Jun 2025 #48
Yep, he's a grifter posing as a revolutionary Mysterian Jun 2025 #57
Yes Rebl2 Jun 2025 #93
I'm glad his letter drone on for so long that most missed his grifting for donations at the end. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #49
The anointed Keeping America Safe from Democrats saviors' strongly worded letters are speaking truth to power, betsuni Jun 2025 #58
"The Sternly Written Letter double standard should be pointed out every time..." Oopsie Daisy Jun 2025 #71
Unfortunately MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #99
Every Dem politician has been attacked here for not being perfect. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 13 #146
Hogg acts like he's the smartest guy in the room; that's his weakness Bluejeans Jun 2025 #50
Like George Clooney? Or David Plouffe? Or James Carville? Arazi Jun 2025 #55
I based my opinion of Hogg on his statements and his appearances in the media Bluejeans Jun 2025 #114
lovely speech. but - once again, Hogg ran afoul of the DNC stopdiggin Jun 2025 #51
Very well said. My favorite part: pinkstarburst Jun 2025 #52
He's attacking Democrats with RW talking points. Oopsie Daisy Jun 2025 #72
Democrats are so both sides that they're dying in office on purpose to give Republicans larger majorities in Congress. betsuni Jun 2025 #85
He advocates challenging what he sees as ineffective iemanja Jun 2025 #132
What I find appalling... sheshe2 Jun 13 #144
That is a treacherous myth being perpetuated by those who advocate anti-Democrat sentiments such as the followers of * Oopsie Daisy Jun 13 #147
It is not a myth iemanja Jun 13 #156
No, it's absurd. Completely ridiculous. Oopsie Daisy Jun 13 #158
Why, yes, yes he is. sheshe2 Jun 13 #143
Political parties are just another version of the "good ole boys" walkingman Jun 2025 #53
Well said. Celerity Jun 2025 #54
I don't think a different leadership would have led to a Democratic woman of color a being elected by a brainwashed Martin68 Jun 2025 #56
Today's stories: David Hogg and Greta Thunberg. BurnDoubt Jun 2025 #59
We need them on our side to lose more elections. comradebillyboy Jun 2025 #64
Neither of them is running. BurnDoubt Jun 2025 #121
TLDR "consider donating". nt LexVegas Jun 2025 #60
Not happy about this onlyadream Jun 2025 #62
Yep. Passages Jun 2025 #66
This is what a fighting Democrat sounds like. It's simple. Lead or get out of the way. flashman13 Jun 2025 #68
then he should run for office stillcool Jun 2025 #79
If he wanted to feed his ego wouldn't he want to be center stage instead of behind the stage? flashman13 Jun 2025 #84
He's been center stage stillcool Jun 2025 #109
OK I get it. You don't like David Hogg. I think it's personal on your part. flashman13 Jun 2025 #113
I think you're right. Wish I didn't know who stillcool Jun 2025 #118
Thoughts LAS14 Jun 2025 #70
Go David! TacosUberAlles Jun 2025 #73
Primarying incumbents presents a few problems... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #98
I'd like to agree with you TacosUberAlles Jun 2025 #110
Well, we could go on about this, but... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #115
Well I can say one thing for sure TacosUberAlles Jun 2025 #117
Eternal vigilance.. reACTIONary Jun 2025 #135
Well said Deminpenn Jun 2025 #74
He was elected and faced another election soon enough. marble falls Jun 2025 #77
I will donate to Leaders we deserve and directly to Canadites LostOne4Ever Jun 2025 #80
"we also need to build a party not defined by not being the less bad of two options ... ." What? betsuni Jun 2025 #81
What a great message! MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #101
If we followed the DNC's policies... Shipwack Jun 2025 #82
Why do you equate the ... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #95
I'm talking about the party leadership in general. Shipwack Jun 2025 #104
RE: Pelosi and Jeffries lobbied hard to deny AOC the chair..... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #107
The DNC advocates for incumbents in primaries iemanja Jun 2025 #130
Evidence? reACTIONary Jun 2025 #134
Their entire opposition against Hogg iemanja Jun 2025 #139
Well, I can't really come to any conclusion concerning your nephew..... reACTIONary Jun 13 #149
I disagree strongly iemanja Jun 13 #157
What is the position of the DNC? Could you... reACTIONary Jun 13 #161
I appreciate the stalwarts but freezing out young energy and ideas is defeating us Democrats before we even vote! wolfie001 Jun 2025 #83
Hogg blew it! DownriverDem Jun 2025 #86
So you admit the purpose of the DNC iemanja Jun 2025 #133
If you're not on Twitter, you haven't experienced the true David Hogg awesomerwb1 Jun 2025 #89
Are you a fan of anyone or any thing? nt LAS14 Jun 2025 #100
Many people awesomerwb1 Jun 2025 #102
Who are those people? Some of us are looking for new leadership. LAS14 Jun 2025 #103
Sometimes a question is not just a question awesomerwb1 Jun 2025 #108
Thanks. That's a start. What about Buttigieg? nt LAS14 Jun 2025 #129
I read this far and no farther: MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #90
There seems to be two aspects to this controversy.... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #91
It's all premised on conspiracy theory and it's not very well thought out. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #119
Myth that voters are fooled by the wily Democrats who throw them a few bones of "identity politics" betsuni Jun 2025 #123
send money ASAP lol. he is becoming what he claims to be against msongs Jun 2025 #97
What the "experienced" dems are doing is a failure - TBF Jun 2025 #106
He was the right person at the wrong time. Right now we're in an emergency situation. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #120
This is my greatest wish: to get rid of ALL republikkkans! All! Period. No more republicans ever. BComplex Jun 13 #150
"If this is how they treat a sitting US Senator for simply asking questions...knowing they are on camera... red dog 1 Jun 2025 #124
K&R mdbl Jun 2025 #128
Yes! This! Go David! lees1975 Jun 2025 #138
k & r lees1975 Jun 2025 #140
His tactics are ageist Pris Jun 13 #145
I respect David Hogg, Pharlo Jun 13 #152
Traitor creeksneakers2 Jun 13 #154
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