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115. I would argue that there are "turning points" in between elections

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 06:21 PM

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How’d did MAGA get from January 6 to House wins in 2022 and trifecta 2024? I believe it was by influencing voter thought by hammering certain issues and viewpoints between elections. Political sentiment is often changed by events and actions by the party in power and sometimes even by reaction to events out of the party’s hands. I agree we have to vote to make a difference, but feel it’s simplistic to say political power is only decided on election days. We believe can make a difference everyday not only in influencing coming elections, but also influencing what actions politicians from all parties have to fear voter reprisal.

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I'm So Disappointed with Schumer and Jeffries. They Don't Agree with Me 100%. [View all] MineralMan 22 hrs ago OP

Well played. Permanut 22 hrs ago #1

Absolutely! FalloutShelter 22 hrs ago #14

What are we playing? Own the libs? Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #111

Please define critical discussion mcar 16 hrs ago #123

It's not this response. I imagined something closer to the discussion you and Cirsium had below. Ilikepurple 12 hrs ago #168

Post removed Post removed 14 hrs ago #164

I agree LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #180

abolish ICE is not gonna happen and it is a bad look. there are some things I would like to see happen msongs 22 hrs ago #2

OK, did Shumer and Jeffries meet that minimum? Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #50

Seems to me they have mcar 16 hrs ago #124

Mahalo for Link, mcar... Turns out this is my fave Cha 11 hrs ago #177

Already bending on masks. we can do it 14 hrs ago #163

Nope mcar 13 hrs ago #166

Also stop the roving kidnap patrols sboatcar 20 hrs ago #71

Well done. sheshe2 22 hrs ago #3

They're hiding under the couch hoping GOP unpopularity will propel them to majority. Won't work. 617Blue 22 hrs ago #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Gore1FL 22 hrs ago #12

People keep forgetting we have a MINORITY STATUS in Congress Just_Vote_Dem 22 hrs ago #5

You're right. If we don't understand that, MineralMan 22 hrs ago #7

The solution is not to roll over hoping for a belly scratch.. NT Gore1FL 22 hrs ago #15

Sorry that doesn't hold water LearnedHand 16 hrs ago #136

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 22 hrs ago #6

Great Idea. Now...How do you do that in reality? MineralMan 22 hrs ago #8

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 22 hrs ago #9

You already said that. It's a great idea. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #11

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 22 hrs ago #13

So you got nothing. beaglelover 22 hrs ago #20

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 22 hrs ago #22

In two words. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #24

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 22 hrs ago #26

I want a pony. tritsofme 20 hrs ago #64

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 20 hrs ago #66

I want TWO ponies! tritsofme 20 hrs ago #84

Abolish ICE Prairie Gates 19 hrs ago #94

huh? Cirsium 17 hrs ago #117

Imagine thinking antifascism is wanting a pony! Prairie Gates 16 hrs ago #139

When I started hearing that "pony" nonsense Cirsium 16 hrs ago #142

The same supposed realists now asking how many mask wearing fascists should be allowed Prairie Gates 16 hrs ago #145

Naming reality clearly Cirsium 15 hrs ago #152

Abolish ICE is a performative slogan, not an actual policy demand. tritsofme 1 hr ago #191

Not really. Just "pull the plug" basically. FoxNewsSucks 21 hrs ago #41

Well, then they can scream that Schumer/Jeffries "caved" mcar 16 hrs ago #126

My idea? JustAnotherGen 22 hrs ago #29

Use the Senate rules to stop ICE funding. Gore1FL 22 hrs ago #19

Both of my Senators would vote that way. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #23

No help from my Senators, unfortunately calguy 19 hrs ago #90

So using your voice to influence legislators is okay or not? Ilikepurple 18 hrs ago #103

Neither would. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are into white nationalism. Gore1FL 16 hrs ago #149

+1 GOP poll numbers make them vulnerable leftstreet 22 hrs ago #25

I'm going beyond that JustAnotherGen 22 hrs ago #30

That's the bottom line Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #38

ICE has already been funded, it will continue to operate during a shutdown, and... W_HAMILTON 21 hrs ago #33

probably, but instead of rolling belly up, Dems should MAKE tRump do that. FoxNewsSucks 21 hrs ago #43

Who is "rolling belly up?" nt mcar 16 hrs ago #128

We do it when we have a trifect JustAnotherGen 20 hrs ago #56

That's a nice idea, but a Sinema/Manchin/Fetterman/LIEbermann du jour FoxNewsSucks 14 hrs ago #161

So, They have money now and if we try to stop them from getting more... Gore1FL 18 hrs ago #100

Vote against funding ICE for starters iemanja 20 hrs ago #63

It starts with advocacy Cirsium 20 hrs ago #77

In reality, the next president can just issue intheflow 19 hrs ago #91

Missed the point, again, I see. Gore1FL 22 hrs ago #10

No, I did not. I missed nothing. MineralMan 22 hrs ago #18

So the intention is to gaslight? Gore1FL 18 hrs ago #98

OK Cirsium 17 hrs ago #118

Is constantly bashing Schumer/Jeffries, mcar 16 hrs ago #129

"Bashing" vs accountability Cirsium 16 hrs ago #132

He did not miss the point. murielm99 20 hrs ago #79

I didn't know the point of DU was to cower in the corner. Gore1FL 18 hrs ago #101

I'm a purist when it comes to fascist gangs kidnapping and murdering people in the street Prairie Gates 16 hrs ago #141

If I ignored your bashing, murielm99 11 hrs ago #170

WTF? Gore1FL 11 hrs ago #173

Sooooo when elected Dems want to grease the skids for FoxNewsSucks 14 hrs ago #162

Don't try to put words in my mouth murielm99 11 hrs ago #171

See the question marks? that's NOT FoxNewsSucks 11 hrs ago #174

I'm also sick of the "bashing" BS. It feels facile and counterproductive. Ilikepurple 10 hrs ago #178

Well said! beaglelover 22 hrs ago #16

ICE hasn't been around that long, it was a fascist invention just like the debt ceiling, we can be the go along party or yaesu 22 hrs ago #17

What sort of fighting are you talking about? MineralMan 22 hrs ago #21

I would argue that there are "turning points" in between elections Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #115

This point would have been arguable decades ago FHRRK 22 hrs ago #27

+1 leftstreet 20 hrs ago #78

It's very frustrating. Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #28

Dividing the Democratic Party is key. Targeting customized anti-Democratic attacks to fit. betsuni 21 hrs ago #36

Bingo! mcar 16 hrs ago #130

This thread MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #172

Nonsense Cirsium 21 hrs ago #31

"People can disagree with leadership and still be loyal Democrats." W_HAMILTON 21 hrs ago #34

I strongly question that Cirsium 21 hrs ago #40

As a progressive myself, i am cleaning up my own house here. W_HAMILTON 21 hrs ago #44

Out of line Cirsium 20 hrs ago #76

I'm not sure what cleaning house means other than resolving to silence progressive voices Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #119

And again, everyone here did vote for those people. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #148

Why do you question that? MineralMan 21 hrs ago #46

Of course Cirsium 20 hrs ago #80

"No single raindrop thinks it's responsible for the flood." W_HAMILTON 18 hrs ago #104

Democrat Party? MineralMan 18 hrs ago #97

Hardly Cirsium 18 hrs ago #107

Agree--I'm so tired of being accused of not being a loyal Democrat if I disagree with leadership on occasion crimycarny 21 hrs ago #54

Not having majorities in the House and Senate 3825-87867 19 hrs ago #93

FYI SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #112

Yep Cirsium 1 hr ago #186

You're telling Mineral Man to stop with the purity tests? mcar 16 hrs ago #131

Correct Cirsium 16 hrs ago #133

And those bashing Schumer/Jeffries aren't? mcar 16 hrs ago #134

I agree with that Cirsium 16 hrs ago #140

A. You invoked purity mcar 16 hrs ago #144

I know Cirsium 15 hrs ago #151

Thank you Cirsium! mcar 15 hrs ago #153

Thank you! Cirsium 15 hrs ago #154

Come on angrychair 21 hrs ago #32

My answer has to do with only one thing - Elections. MineralMan 21 hrs ago #35

Yes we need to vote D. We also need to inspire nonvoters to do so. we can do it 21 hrs ago #39

No one person will meet 100% of any persons requirements. 1WorldHope 21 hrs ago #52

"Plump bump" Seinan Sensei 20 hrs ago #59

The full title is plump bump on my rump😎 1WorldHope 20 hrs ago #68

And I don't think criticizing leadership on certain issues equates to wanting 100% crimycarny 14 hrs ago #160

"VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS! EVERY LAST F-ING TIME! NOTHING LESS WILL DO." I agree with that--- Jack Valentino 13 hrs ago #167

Abolish ICE we can do it 21 hrs ago #37

Yeah, that Got Us So Far in 2016 and 2024 Cha 21 hrs ago #42

These 2 are not meeting the moment, end of story dsp3000 21 hrs ago #45

I see. And I should be listening to you because... MineralMan 21 hrs ago #47

The Author Didn't Say You Should. It's A Declarative, Not An Imperative. ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #106

You made a post. The poster replied. How is their action more deserving of a snide dismissal than yours is? Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #135

Not even 95%! hay rick 21 hrs ago #48

Just so. MineralMan 21 hrs ago #49

Exactly. betsuni 20 hrs ago #67

legislators Cirsium 1 hr ago #187

Different constituents will have different messages. hay rick 55 min ago #192

Maybe Cirsium 39 min ago #195

This message was self-deleted by its author hadEnuf 21 hrs ago #51

The only way to avoid disappointment is to lack principles. Renew Deal 21 hrs ago #53

Politicians doing politics, governing. No! True saviors MAKE evil disappear with magic FIGHTING to MEET THE MOMENT. betsuni 20 hrs ago #55

Some of the posts on here are damn nasty. MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #175

What I want to see. . . . BigDemVoter 20 hrs ago #57

The Trick Is to Get That Majority in Congress. MineralMan 20 hrs ago #69

Vote as one, yes Cirsium 1 hr ago #189

THANK YOU! MorbidButterflyTat 20 hrs ago #58

Most of us care about standing up to fascism iemanja 20 hrs ago #60

Um. If 24 Republicans voted against a bill that only 7 Democrats voted for, there is no way it passed. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #73

You're right iemanja 18 hrs ago #99

Yeah. Don't vote. That'll show them. CountMyVote4Reality 20 hrs ago #61

Who is saying don't vote? we can do it 14 hrs ago #165

No one Cirsium 1 hr ago #190

Vote in the Democratic primaries and vote for Progressive Democratic candidates! Clouds Passing 20 hrs ago #62

Please point to ANYONE saying they won't vote aocommunalpunch 20 hrs ago #65

Anyone saying they won't vote is not here on DU. MineralMan 20 hrs ago #70

Talk to them, then Cirsium 6 min ago #197

Insisting on political purity is what defeats Democratic candidates . love_katz 20 hrs ago #72

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush 20 hrs ago #74

Recommended. H2O Man 20 hrs ago #75

Agree completely. cksmithy 20 hrs ago #81

Elections have consequences. love_katz 20 hrs ago #82

. Zelda_Orchid 20 hrs ago #83

I don't berate some for being upset, especially the current situation with ICE. mdbl 20 hrs ago #85

We're the minority party. Where's the advantage? QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #95

Did you miss the part where the Senate can't pass the ICE portion without Democrats? mdbl 17 hrs ago #113

Everyone has reasons for supporting or not supporting the politicians that are elected to represent them. Nanjeanne 20 hrs ago #86

This is an awesome post. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #137

Thanks. It's just how I feel. Nanjeanne 15 hrs ago #159

here's my deal quakerboy 20 hrs ago #87

It's more about people being tired of those who think performative resistance Rob H. 19 hrs ago #88

I am reminded of a line in Amiri Baraka's poem... NNadir 19 hrs ago #89

They were never ours Cirsium 54 min ago #194

Yes! You speak for me! They should just IGNORE that we're the MINORITY party... QueerDuck 19 hrs ago #92

I think that may be the biggest straw man I've seen all week. Iggo 18 hrs ago #96

Well, ya know, shit's not going to stir itself. Someone's gotta do it. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #138

I agree. BannonsLiver 18 hrs ago #102

How Is Agreeing To Masks Making "No Masks" "Possible To.... ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #105

Bruce Springsteen - STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS Emile 18 hrs ago #108

Reality is sometimes hard to accept Progressive dog 18 hrs ago #109

I Would Like A Positive Example Of When Compromise With Republicans Has Helped Achieve... ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #110

A straw man. Nice. themaguffin 17 hrs ago #114

As others have correctly pointed out, this is a straw man fallacy. De-rec. nt Celerity 17 hrs ago #116

How so? It seems we'll reasoned and right on target. QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #121

this part: Celerity 15 hrs ago #156

This message was self-deleted by its author QueerDuck 15 hrs ago #157

It's a truthful parody of the ridiculous complains and... QueerDuck 15 hrs ago #158

But is it a strawman? MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #176

It's neither. Only those who felt insecure or threatened when forced to look in the mirror... QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #181

Waiting for permission from the future Cirsium 16 hrs ago #120

Why aren't they impeaching Trump RIGHT NOW!!11 mcar 16 hrs ago #122

Apparently they are lazy and too old... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #143

Spineless, Turd Wayers mcar 16 hrs ago #146

OMG! 🤣😂🤣😂😜 QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #182

I don't agree with Schumer and Jeffries 100% of the time SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #125

RESCIND bdamomma 16 hrs ago #127

🪄🧙‍♂️🔮🧚‍♀️ It's so easy. Just do it. QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #147

I understand that the Democratic leadership markodochartaigh 16 hrs ago #150

I am regularly disappointed in both of those guys. MontanaMama 15 hrs ago #155

I'm still at a loss who this is directed at as obviously almost all of us vote Democrat Ilikepurple 12 hrs ago #169

Why post a divisive and insulting OP? PufPuf23 10 hrs ago #179

Yes, you're right. They should keep doing exactly what they're doing. Orrex 4 hrs ago #183

Thank you, Orrex. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #184

Oh, my God. I love this. Scrivener7 2 hrs ago #185

I edited my reply to Orrex hamsterjill 54 min ago #193

Great post! Deserves a valentine heart 💝 Emile 1 hr ago #188

K & R Emile 12 min ago #196