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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSadly, I don't believe there is very much we can do until Democrats retake the House and make gains in the Senate
ICE is already funded through the Big Ugly Bill, and we don't have enough votes in the Senate to stop more ICE funding through CR. The House and Senate Republicans seem completely unwilling to put even simple restraints on ICE.
Senator Patty Murray, who I have tremendous respect for, left this message on her facebook the other day
https://www.facebook.com/senatorpattymurray/posts/heres-my-statement-on-the-homeland-security-funding-bill-that-was-just-releasedw/122251211276177122/
We cannot let them forget about, or stop talking about the murder of Renee Good. We must continue to protest peacefully. We must continue to raise our voices about our disgust and disapproval of ICE's actions. And we must vote and do everything we can to encourage others to vote in the midterms because we desperately need the House and more Senate votes
samsingh
(18,283 posts)and all the criminal republican acts are forgotten while they have hurt people and stolen money
leftstreet
(39,093 posts)Quiet Em
(2,585 posts)It's criminal, un-American, fascist, reckless, deadly and deplorable.
gab13by13
(31,409 posts)but when the time comes, I think Democrats should nominate someone who isn't a politician, someone tough as nails, a Malcolm Nance-like person, former military, even a Republican like Miles Taylor. Take politics out of it, nominate a fighter. We won't have to debate over moderate or progressive.
gab13by13
(31,409 posts)our house is burning down, measuring for new drapes isn't the answer.
Jason Crow said it 2 days ago; the are 2 camps of Democrats, those who are courageous and want to fight now, and those who want to wait and beat Trump at the ballot box.
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Quiet Em
(2,585 posts)I always support him.
tinrobot
(11,973 posts)FarPoint
(14,580 posts)Constantly turn the tables on them, call the GOP congress members.....I also think we need to be more proactive with confronting the enabling media for lack of authentic journalism.... The propagate the lies, make him look normal which id so freaken false!
gab13by13
(31,409 posts)of Minnesota and Maine. If they get arrested, so be it.
FarPoint
(14,580 posts)Many more elected Democrats need to be out leading the way.... safely of course....it is a higher risk for them , primary congressional leaders, as they are known targets...
But yes....more out leading.
dutch777
(4,940 posts)Will they do anything other than drink more and start working their Plan B to become talking heads or whatever after getting voted out of office or at least shifted to the minority, doubtful. But the more they have to look over their shoulder, deal with negative publicity and see ICE and other resources of their evil tied up with protests, court orders, etc., the less damage they can do until Dems get back in power. While we'd all love to be fully on the offensive politically, sometimes a delaying action is the best we can do.
gab13by13
(31,409 posts)I don't think you are advocating for the "Schumer plan," I heard him say it on TV, Krasnov will burn it all down and then we win elections is not a good strategy.