Quiet quitting

I mean, I'm not an expert by any means but haven't the republicans been able to very efficiently stifle democrat majorities before? If they just follow that playbook (delaying things, being pains in the ass, constant insistence on funky rules) they can at least annoy the shit out of them and hopefully slow things down. They're way too polite for that tho, they'd rather just let it happen and hope they come out okay in the end then to risk the wrath of the annoying orange and his minions.

Not lining up to bend over for republicans would be nice a nice start. Even a quarter the obstructionism as the republican party has put forth when Democrats are in charge would be appreciated.

1. Figure out what they stand for, stated in two sentences. (From that old chestnut that says that you don't understand a thing if you can't explain it in two sentences, or less.)

2. Learn from the experts (PR people, psychologists, neuroscientists, screenwriters, etc.) how to state it in ways that resonate with people.

3. Then, do it. Convince all of us that they care, and are trying. Build coalitions around the message, and strengthen civil society.

The greatest damage from this administration's lawlessness does not come from tearing down government agencies, it's the corrosive effect of hopelessness in the minds and hearts of the citizens as we look around and feel like we're alone, and that nobody else actually cares about our laws, traditions, and principles.

Speak up, speak loud and speak often. Be the leaders of the grassroots organization they pretend to represent.

The next real test will probably be the budget vote in the House. Post-Trump Republicans have historically been unable to pass budgets without democrat help, even when they had a majority, so one thing democrats can do is squeeze the GOP dry for concessions before helping them pass the next budget.

What the Repugs do whenever they're in the minority: complain loudly and publicly, and obstruct absolutely goddamned everything.

• Vote no on everything like Republicans did when Obama/Biden tried good things
• Filibuster every bill like Republicans
• Give motivated members of Congress more power, like AOC
• Retire the old blood of the DNC and have people with ideas from after 1982 enter office (my state allows office vacancies to be filled by appointment until election)
• Listen to the Americans who voted for you to stop Trump and stop whining about that in private meetings
• Stop voting yes on anything Trump wants
• Don't ratfuck young faces because they are running in seats with old people
• Don't say everything is okay and normal despite the fact it's clearly not, it didn't work both times they ran on it as a platform

I want Dems to start arming the working class. Like, empty the campaign coffers, and use it to buy guns, bullets, and butter for the working class.

How's that for a start?

My interpretation: the right is broadly successful because they are presenting a compelling narrative to explain the problems in America. It's "elites" in business, government (deep state), and schools that are pushing an unamerican agenda of "wokeness", using immigrants to gain power, and indoctrinating through schools and universities. This is enough to get people to vote right because at least the right is doing something to address their concerns.

What the Democrats need to do, is present a more compelling narrative. They can't just be the "non-maga" party. They have to actually address people's concerns about economic insecurity and present a vision for the future. I remain convinced that the first president that runs on economic populism will sweep an election.

step one should be a change of leadership.

sure. I dont think that should bother you. Lets take Schumer as an example. Read his wikipedia page and look at his "accomplishments" over an entire career. He's never stood up and pushed hard for a single thing his whole life. He's never led a charge. Is he not worthy of being pilloried as an impediment to progress? And Pelosi, she has fought AOC and Talib much harder than she ever fought republicans. She's grown very rich on insider trading, and fought hard against the imposition of ethics in that regard. Is that true or is it not?

Both championed war crimes, along with Biden. True or not?

These people were always opportunists taking advantage of us. That the republicians also hate them is coincidental, not an applicable defense of how awful they have been in failing to lead the party over time.