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Senator Fetterman's statement on USA actions in Venezuela (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 4 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author CentralMass Jan 4 #1
So the idiot praises the military. NOT NEEDED, JOHN! Safe as Milk Jan 4 #2
He suffers from brain rot NotHardly Jan 4 #30
He is not syphilitic, though, displacedvermoter Jan 4 #31
He's so disgusting. JBTaurus83 Jan 4 #3
He doesn't even address the main issue. Janbdwl72 Jan 4 #5
Seems irrelevant whether he decided to run for a second term. LisaL Jan 4 #6
Maybe repubs would cross over vote for him BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 4 #7
Maybe he will cross over and run as a Repub. Regardless, I hope a different Dem wins in 2028. John1956PA Jan 4 #11
" We know the U.S. military is the best in the world..." Conjuay Jan 4 #20
You know how it feels here in Texas... ananda Jan 4 #16
Full capitulation .... is Don Jr his supplier? Bread and Circuses Jan 4 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Jan 4 #8
Never mind. Have fun, kids! (n/t) Iggo Jan 4 #9
I don't care what he says, he just needs to go away... hlthe2b Jan 4 #10
THIS malaise Jan 4 #13
He is stark raving mad malaise Jan 4 #12
He's half right. We do have the mostest and bestest military power on the planet. But with a CoC without conscience. marble falls Jan 4 #14
A post written in the western Pennsylvania dialect of Weaselese. Efilroft Sul Jan 4 #15
He forgot, "I love being a bully". sinkingfeeling Jan 4 #17
I knew what he was going to say before I even read it. SamKnause Jan 4 #18
Post removed Post removed Jan 4 #19
He sucks at his job Johonny Jan 4 #21
"Praise our Supreme Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump" dalton99a Jan 4 #22
Least surprising thing I'll read today. marmar Jan 4 #23
I wonder if themaguffin Jan 4 #24
Did he head to Mar-a-Lago to kiss Trump's ass after posting it? Vinca Jan 4 #25
I am from Pennsylvania and have to admit, Fetterman has been a disaster for the Democrats. dugog55 Jan 4 #26
So...if we weren't the strongest and most lethal military in the world, does that mean Baitball Blogger Jan 4 #27
Shotgun John loves violence? johnp3907 Jan 4 #28
Fetterman will probably go the way of... BH liberal Jan 4 #29
We could've had Connor Lamb mcar Jan 4 #32
Fucking mook! Floyd R. Turbo Jan 4 #33
Fetterman's a coward. Borogove Jan 4 #34
I'm Starting To Think RobinA Jan 4 #35
What a waste purr-rat beauty Jan 4 #36

Response to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Safe as Milk

(221 posts)
2. So the idiot praises the military. NOT NEEDED, JOHN!
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 02:10 AM
Jan 4

What is needed is a question about policy. Fetterman fails. Make a statement, John. Glad-handing doesn't cut the mustard.

displacedvermoter

(4,185 posts)
31. He is not syphilitic, though,
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:55 AM
Jan 4

Trump is syphilitic I have read.

Unfortunately, both men are in positions of authority. They shouldn't be.

Janbdwl72

(251 posts)
5. He doesn't even address the main issue.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 02:16 AM
Jan 4

We know the U.S. military is the best in the world and must follow orders.

It's those orders and the Felon who made them.

Fetterman is at least preferable to a second Republican Senator in Pa. And of course, preferable to Dr. Oz.

I am hoping he will decide not to run for a second term.

LisaL

(47,367 posts)
6. Seems irrelevant whether he decided to run for a second term.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 02:26 AM
Jan 4

I find it highly unlikely that he would win the primary. Does he have many supporters left, the way he has been acting?

Response to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Efilroft Sul

(4,369 posts)
15. A post written in the western Pennsylvania dialect of Weaselese.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 08:48 AM
Jan 4

The first paragraph has its standard "support the troops" spin, which you should expect from politicians yesterday who wrapped themselves in the flag (and who should be set on fire accordingly).

The Trumpian use of capitalization in the second paragraph enables Fetterman to play the "you took my words out of context" card with the left and further persuades the right that strokes are good and make everybody think more clearly. But those caps and flag at the end of post are contextual tells, Senator. You support this imperialistic crap.

Response to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

themaguffin

(5,003 posts)
24. I wonder if
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:07 AM
Jan 4

the people who demand purity and condemn Clooney etc. will also condemn anyone - including those here - for criticizing Fetterman?

dugog55

(371 posts)
26. I am from Pennsylvania and have to admit, Fetterman has been a disaster for the Democrats.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:29 AM
Jan 4

I can't believe he just posted this tweet, and how he has voted and betrayed the Democrats at almost every turn. I followed his tenure as a Mayor and really thought he would be a solid character, but he has turned into a Trump sycophant. So depressing.

Baitball Blogger

(51,899 posts)
27. So...if we weren't the strongest and most lethal military in the world, does that mean
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:33 AM
Jan 4

we wouldn't have attacked countries that were unable to defend themselves?

It's like they think we're playing Risk.

BH liberal

(128 posts)
29. Fetterman will probably go the way of...
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:39 AM
Jan 4

Tulsi Gabbard. Trump would probably love to find the fool a niche in the administration.

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