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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (21 children)

At this point why should they say anything? They've been fighting tooth and nail for years against this. I feel this is the 'when your enemy is making mistakes, don't interfere'. They're letting people see what they voted for, or didn't get off their ass to vote for. Not even being part of Trumps' base will be able to insulate them from what they're about to struggle with.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (3 children)

What even can they do?

This, for better or worse, is the will of the people. It's not like nobody knew this was going to happen.

[–] WoodScientist 23 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What even can they do?

Refuse Democratic cooperation on a single Republican nominee or bill without severe concessions.
Hang any Democrat who dares utter the word "bipartisanship" from a lamp post.
Boycott important Trump speeches.
Refuse to assist in passing laws that will give the president more power.
Filibuster everything and use every iota of resistance in the Senate possible.
Participate in direct protests like Al Green - every single member should have done the same thing.
Participate and lead street protests directly.
Demand lawful access to government buildings, enter by force if necessary.
Have candidates for 2028 start running for president NOW, to serve as foci and centers of resistance.
Start drafting a "Project 2029" now. Be just as prepared as Trump's team was.

They are not doing any of these things.

[–] tabarnaski 5 points 1 day ago

This. Even if they don't have any real power in the Senate or the House, they should be fighting and actively resisting on every front.

Protests, occupations, or any other popular movement initiated by the people will serve nothing unless they are clearly supported by the Democrats.

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