For those here who are falsely claiming that Democrats are not speaking out*

[mcar]

More reaction to Maduro’s “arrest”

— Joyce White Vance (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) 2026-01-03T16:16:00.478Z

Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-01-03T18:01:52.815Z

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5670752-trump-venezuela-strike-democrats/

https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/democrats-criticize-trump-maduro-venezuela

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/03/us-politicians-reaction-capture-venezuelan-president-maduro

The list goes on but you get the idea.

*Please spare me the "talk is cheap" response.

[sheshe2]

1. Thank you, mcar.

[mcar]

2. You're welcome, she

After all my years on DU, I’m still angered and discouraged at how some will attack Democrats first, even going so far as making false claims against them.

[sheshe2]

4. Yup, I hear you mcar. SMDH!

[betsuni]

18. Chipping away at support for Democrats, working hard in the Both Sides hate-mines every day.

[PatSeg]

33. It truly is very frustrating

No matter what republicans do or don't do, there will be some who will blame Democrats instead of holding republicans accountable.

Clearly some people aren't paying attention. Did they want those Democrats to come and knock on their doors and speak out in person? AND they need to stop blaming Democrats for everything republicans do. Being a Democrat in DC is truly a thankless job.

[Maeve]

3. I tend to mute or block those who Bluesky that insist that Dems are doing nothing all the time

Thank you for speaking out here!

[LuvLoogie]

5. Since at least the Patriot Act

Last edited Sat Jan 3, 2026, 04:28 PM - Edit history (1)

Democrats have been taking shortcuts to justice for political expediency. One of the latest examples is the Democrats who voted for the Laiken Riley Act, and votes to confirm trump cabinet members. The GOPs turned minority power into this regime by leveraging racism and greed and duped Democrats.

This country is doomed. Justice will come in the elimination of our species.

[DemocracyForever]

13. Since the Supreme Court's 2000 Bush vs Gore ruling

is where this go along to get along strategy started. Our country is now paying a terrible price for it. We the people must now save ourselves.

[leftstreet]

6. So what are they gonna do about it?

Are they holding emergency meetings? Is anyone proposing a plan to counteract Trump?

Or are they just going to go on record saying:

1. Maduro's a bad guy
2. Trump illegally invaded
3. Congress wasn't consulted

[MorbidButterflyTat]

9. Please don't start this again.

If you have legitimate questions why not call or write your reps and ask them.

[leftstreet]

10. It's my first time

[MorbidButterflyTat]

19. Well....

okay then.

[jaymac]

26. because

they don't answer or talk polispeak, then they go along, the leaders we deserve aren't working

[BlueTsunami2018]

14. Nothing.

Not now, not if they somehow get back into power. Nothing will be done. The corporate overlords want this and so they shall have it.

[OldBaldy1701E]

29. BINGO! (n/t)

[mcar]

20. And there it is

Why don’t Democrats say something!!11

How dare they say something!!11

It’s all so sadly predictable.

[tritsofme]

34. The reality is that Democrats are out of power. Wishing harder or being angrier doesn't change reality

or give them super powers.

The facts are that Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, and that Trump acted illegally while not consulting Congress.

I’m not sure what else you can reasonably expect.

[canetoad]

7. What stops

Canada from doing the same to the US?

[BlueTsunami2018]

15. Besides the obvious fact that it's practically impossible militarily?

I suppose nothing is.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

8. Thank you. 🥰

[malaise]

11. Ding ding

Rec

[malaise]

12. Andy Kim

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20904419

[mcar]

21. Thanks

[lapucelle]

62. Dan Goldman

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[senseandsensibility]

16. Jayapal (sp) was on MSNOW

tearing the administration apart and Moulton was very good on CNN. I liked the framing from Moulton. I hope all Dems echo it. He said trump was willing to spend a billion dollars on taking over a foreign country but not spend that on your healthcare. He emphasized that this does nothing to help Americans and is a direct contradiction of the so called "America first" policy. Hats off to both of them.

[mcar]

22. Thanks

[betsuni]

17. But ... but ... a dozen Democrats voted the wrong way once. All is lost, abandon hope. Blame Democrats.

[mcar]

23. Funny how some Democrats can never be forgiven

for one vote or one mention of God in a tweet. Others are not held to the same exacting standard.

[betsuni]

24. Angry muffins are STILL bringing up wine caves as evidence Democrats are corporate-corrupt. Big Wine.

Saw it here the other day. Oh right, the Democratic Party is corrupted by billionaires and oligarchs because Pete Buttigieg had an event at a Californian wine cave in 2019.

That's always the big proof, absolutely nothing. And when you can't go after policy because there's little to no difference between what any Democrat or Independent could get done, go after character and pummel Democrats with personal insults and dire predictions of the terrible things they'll do or that they'll do nothing because both sides, etc.

[Native]

25. I haven't been on DU since the attack because I've been too busy reading the news.

And listening to the news. I have to say your post took me by complete surprise. If anyone had been paying real attention, they would have seen that there's been ample pushback. I seriously can't believe this actually happened on DU.

[mcar]

31. The baseless criticism of Dems started at about 7 am EST yesterday

Some never even bothered to check, they just attacked.

[SocialDemocrat61]

32. Reminds me of when some

slammed Schumer for not condemning Comey's indictment less than 24 hours later, despite that it was a Saturday, the jewish sabbath. Then when he was on one of the Sunday shows the next day, it was too little too late for some.

[mcar]

35. As always

[betsuni]

39. Something happens Friday, alarums about "remaining silent," Democrats on Sunday shows

saying exactly what they're accused of remaining silence about and then it's "Democrats finally break their silence" but it's too late they should've stopped this before anyway.

[Scrivener7]

27. I didn't see anyone saying Democrats aren't speaking out. An OP did ask, "Will Democrats call this an illegal action?"

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20906412
There was much outrage in response to that simple and legitimate question, and it was called "bashing" and "attacking" by the small posse that insists, "You're attacking Democrats if you suggest Democrats are anything other than useless wimps who have no power and no role to play in anything."

But, as the day went on, the very simple and legitimate question of that OP was answered.

The answer is this: Many Democrats did call it an illegal action, and they spoke against it. But some Democrats came out in support of the illegal action, and many Democrats have so far said nothing.

[mcar]

36. It was click bait

Poster could have done their own research and perhaps given the Democrats bit of time.

[Scrivener7]

40. Your outrage against DUers about that thing that never happened is noted.

[mcar]

41. Aww, bless your heart

[MorbidButterflyTat]

42. Uh oh

"Noted."

[mcar]

43. I know, right?

I’ve been warned. Whatever shall I do?

[Scrivener7]

47. Obviously that wasn't any kind of "warning" dear.

"Noted" is a way to say your words have been heard or read without attaching an opinion to those words.

So, once again, you're making up meanings that just aren't there.

You really should stop doing that.

[mcar]

48. "It's been noted in the building"

I well remember that threat to journalists during W Bush's maladministration. Of course it's a warning, but nice try, sweetheart. A warning of nothing because you have no power over me but nonetheless.

So, once again, you're making up meanings that just aren't there.

You really should stop doing that.

I believe calling another DUer a liar is a violation. You really should stop doing that.

[Scrivener7]

49. Again, no it obviously wasn't a warning. But enjoy your fantasy.

Have a lovely evening.

[Cha]

57. lol

[LetMyPeopleVote]

50. Thank you for posting this

[mcar]

54. You're welcome

[Bettie]

38. Maybe they need to make up a set of rules

as to what we're allowed to post....probably with a "Leave Fetterman alone! You're lucky he even performs for you!" section.

I mean, seems we're not even supposed to say anything except "that's good that you did that, real good....please don't wish me into the cornfield!".

Yep, I am still cranky as hell today. Watching our country burn, with no way to stop or even slow it will do that to a person.

[orangecrush]

45. ...

They ride!

[Scrivener7]

46. .

[ABC123Easy]

28. They need to speak out FIERCELY!!

They can't just make a few social media posts, memes, and go on a few talk shows, write a few strongly worded letters.

I hate to say it but they need to RAISE HELL just like the GOP would do.

Now is the time to mimic the children of the GOP.

Throw a fit! Please elected dems, Throw a fit.

[SocialDemocrat61]

30. Thanks for posting

It is sad that on a site dedicated to supporting democrats that there are some who would rather self-righteously create purity tests for democrats than criticize republicans who control every branch of government.

[betsuni]

37. "Numerous Democrats Praise Trump" "Democrats Bad" headlines turn out to be one or two

people saying something, often taken out of context or outright lied about, inspiring long threads of outrage and insults. Big thanks to those posting actual information and facts disproving petty conspiracy theories.

The words "Third Way" really gets some worked up even though it's boring meetings nobody pays attention to. Like how the DNC is a diabolical powerful cabal instead of occasional meetings about financial things and planning the national convention.

[mcar]

44. I get a kick out of the "Turd Way" freak outs

It must take some serious digging to find anything they say since they have no relevance.

[Cha]

51. Sorry I missed this on Saturday, mcar!...

This is Priceless.. Thank you, so much!

I've seen reports on DU of our Dems Speaking OUT and have been Bookmarking!

[mcar]

55. Thank you Cha!

[Cha]

59. You're So Welcome, mcar! I love Dems

who Support Our Dems.

Maybe some Dems in Swing Districts and Purple States are Working on Getting Re-Elected? That is What We're All Working For, right?

[mcar]

60. It's what we're supposed to be working for, anyway

[Torchlight]

52. I'm guessing the goalposts will be moved. Again

From "no one speaking out" to 'sternly worded letter" to "not loud enough" to "just talk" then back to "needs to be softer!" And the gerbil wheel then returns to its original position to begin again...

[mcar]

56. "Too little too late" "Talk is cheap"

round and round we go - and have been for the more than 20 years I've been here.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

53. Democrats have been and are speaking out

The claims that the Democrats have been silent are simply false. As a minority party, there are limits to the legislative actions that can be taken.

Thank you for the OP

[Mad_Machine76]

58. What really frustrates me

is that when Democrats DO speak out, they’re still then accused of “just writing a strongly worded letter”. There are, unfortunately, too many people who:

A. Think both parties are the same, so what’s the point of voting for Dems?
B. Don’t understand how Congress works and think the minority party has “secret powers” that they’re just purposefully not using for reasons.

[orangecrush]

61. Perhaps the question you should be asking

Is why are enough people here claiming that Democrats aren't speaking out that you feel the need to post an OP to refute them?

In fact, why do you feel a need to refute them at all if their claims are obviously baseless to the great majority here?

Not attacking you, just curious.