I know we lost Al but...

[SHRED]

...we can take comfort in our new trophy.

[Irish_Dem]

1. The world has gone upside down today. Being moral is a good thing. nt

[AlexSFCA]

2. only in a world

where accidentally groping someone is worse than treason and pedophilia. It was IMMORAL to bully franken into resignation. Even more so, it was irresponsible considering what’s at stake. It was IMMORAL taking the bait from alt right and facilitating the hit job.

[msongs]

3. in what world is denying somebody their due process rights "moral"?

neither franken nor his alleged accusers will get a real forum to state their cases

[SHRED]

4. So true

[SHRED]

7. It's not morality however...

, ...it's self righteousness.

[uponit7771]

15. +1, WRITE !!! There was NOTHING moral about calling for resignation without due process !!!

[BannonsLiver]

5. ONe thing that has been heartening

Is that DU seems, for the most part, seems to be united that Franken was railroaded. There are a few, misguided, naive folks who think they're playing some game of multidimensional chess with the Republicans, or lack the ability to process nuance, but the majority here really seem to get it and are fucking angry. I appreciate that.

[Kimchijeon]

10. You got that right.

It's like my only solace right now.

(Enthusiastic hug, look-out!)

[mountain grammy]

20. Yes, we are united at last,

and it's one of the few places I've found solace.

[ret5hd]

6. More purity tests!!!

We need more!

I know, I know...many here derided "purity tests" in the past, saying others just wanted unicorns, ponies, rainbows, etc.

But NOW the only thing that counts is PURITY!!! Blessed sweet PURITY!!! But only if you're a Dem. Big caveat there. But if you are a Dem...PURITY! That's all that counts! Jimmy Carter...OUT! JFK...OUT! MLK...OUT! None of ya'll would cut it today! And it's so GREAT! We are winning now!!!

[SHRED]

9. Except

It's not morality...it's self righteousness.

[Bengus81]

8. Oh my!! Keep that shiny for the 2018 election for Franken's seat.....

I'm sure by then Trump voters galore will have sickened and won't vote for a Republican running for that seat. Yup.............

[barbtries]

11. i'm so pissed.

[AllaN01Bear]

12. im pissed that

the groper in chief is still in office and they are letting that man moore to run in bama.

[dem4decades]

13. And the Governor puts in a person that doesn't want the job instead of a power

hitter that would surely win the seat next election

God the Democrats suck at this.

[LakeArenal]

17. So true. Welcome to DU...

But usually you can't say God the Democrats suck at this. Even if you think it.

[uponit7771]

14. I wish we were moral ... AND ... smart !!!

[LakeArenal]

16. Bah Humbug!

[Mr.Bill]

18. I've been away from the internet for a few hours.

Did Franken resign? Because earlier today when he spoke he didn't.

[dem4decades]

19. What Senator is left that will get into the trenches and fight like Al did? Brown I guess, who else

Don't get me wrong there's some great people, Chris Murphy for one, but he's not a street fighter and I don't want him to be, but I want someone.

[greatlaurel]

22. Brown is the best Senator right now bar none.

Unfortunately, he is not being supported for his re-election in 2018. It appears likely he will loose to the completely corrupt and extremely vile Mandel, who has stolen billions of dollars from the State of Ohio pension funds as Treasurer, among other vileness. Mandel is evil. He stands a good chance of becoming POTUS.

Brown is not being helped. The airways need to be filled with positive info on him, but it’s crickets.

After today, I am beyond despair.

[dem4decades]

23. Who the hell is not supporting him? And you're not cheering me up.

[greatlaurel]

27. There are no ads for Senator Brown while Mandel is running state funded ads.

Senator Brown is behind in the polls last I saw.

Between voter suppression and the Facist owned media, Ohio is being plundered a breakneck speed.

Sorry for being such a downer. I have had the great honor of speaking to Senator Brown at a campaign event and he is a sincerely good person.

[dem4decades]

29. I heard him on Pod Save America and liked him.

[XRubicon]

21. No trophy until all records of congress sexual harassment are made public

[Crunchy Frog]

24. I think this video captures my impression of the Dem party today.

[smirkymonkey]

25. Their dying words...

"That'll show 'em!"

[dalton99a]

26. NEXT: Party leaders announce purification campaign - "Purity in Thought, Language, and Action"

Daily self-flagellation is optional

Asked for comment, Pope Francis said: "You Americans are fucking crazy. Take care of your poor, and give them medical care"

Reaction from the GOP was muted:

[democratisphere]

28. The World's Most Moral Party should do well in one of the World's Most Morally Corrupt Countries.

[dalton99a]

30. Bingo.