I see nothing wrong with encouraging Dems to be tougher

[senseandsensibility]

We should use our voices to make our needs/expectations known. Polling shows the public agrees with us. I think it's a red herring to say that because some voters at some time refused to vote for Dems for some reason we have to stay silent.

We are Democrats, not Republican cultists. We're smart and able to walk and chew gum at the same time. We can make our demands known forcefully, but when the time comes vote for the best candidate. At least, I know I can.

[pfitz59]

1. If you frame your desire as an attack on Dem leaders and candidates

you violate DU rules. Keep it 'generic' as advice and guidance you will gain allies.

[senseandsensibility]

2. I always do

although I realize that these things can be subjective to a certain extent. At least I always try to be constructive and stay away from name calling, which is just stupid and trumpesque.

[a kennedy]

3. Damn right, I wish the Dems would freaking play dirty exactly like the Repubs do.

[WarGamer]

4. What is making demands known FORCEFULLY?

That's the gray area.

[senseandsensibility]

6. Well, obviously I don't mean violently

But there are ways of expressing yourself forcefully that do not involve ridicule, name calling, or other childish tactics that aren't effective anyway. Personally, I'm not a fan of making fun of Dem leadership and calling them weak, for example. I think that just feeds in the RW narrative.

[WarGamer]

7. agreed...

[B.See]

5. GENERALLY speaking,

don't bring knives to a gunfight and forget "going high."

I've been saying/writing that for over a decade now.