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soothsayer

(38,601 posts)
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 11:42 PM Feb 2021

Tonight, a group of neighbors stood around Jamie's house and applauded as he returned home. This is


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Carter Dougherty
@CarterD
Tonight, a group of neighbors stood around Jamie's house and applauded as he returned home.

This is what a hero of the republic looks like.

#TrumpIsGuilty and @RepRaskin proved it.

Carter Dougherty
@CarterD
Couldn't be prouder to be a constituent of Jamie @RepRaskin, our neighbor and friend ... No better time to be a constitutional law expert.
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Tonight, a group of neighbors stood around Jamie's house and applauded as he returned home. This is (Original Post) soothsayer Feb 2021 OP
Rt TY! Cha Feb 2021 #1
This... Me. Feb 2021 #5
Aloha, Me Cha Feb 2021 #7
Happy Almost Valentine's Day Me. Feb 2021 #8
Aww.. Backatcha.. 💜💝💗💓💜💞💗 Cha Feb 2021 #20
K & R!!! He is a scholar and a gentleman, and a true hero! 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2021 #2
He was magnificent. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #3
Good! peggysue2 Feb 2021 #4
I wish I knew it is only about 30 minutes from here bottomofthehill Feb 2021 #6
Something occurred to me the other day about Raskin dweller Feb 2021 #9
A grateful nation thanks you, Jamie Raskin Leghorn21 Feb 2021 #10
K&R MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #11
Wish I could have been there!! ailsagirl Feb 2021 #12
In a previous thread, the OP was a picture of Jamie Raskin wiping tears. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #13
Yeah that was touching soothsayer Feb 2021 #14
Yes, this is the portrait of a TRUE patriot. colorado_ufo Feb 2021 #15
That is bdamomma Feb 2021 #16
I would have been there too, we all would have. mysteryowl Feb 2021 #17
What a wonderful thing. I'm so glad. crickets Feb 2021 #18
Wonderful to hear MackinacBridge Feb 2021 #19
The indictment wrote itself pfitz59 Feb 2021 #21
I wish I could give 10,000,000 recs NJCher Feb 2021 #22
A Hero marieo1 Feb 2021 #23
He did a great job, and I thank him. Jay25 Feb 2021 #24
K&R pazzyanne Feb 2021 #25
Thank you. elleng Feb 2021 #26
That's great to hear pattyloutwo Feb 2021 #27
One more K&R. Elwood P Dowd Feb 2021 #28
He is a hero. StarryNite Feb 2021 #29
Proud to be the one to give this 200 recommends qanda Feb 2021 #30
Wish he could hear the rest of us applauding him and the team! Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #31
This is what true patriotism looks like. llmart Feb 2021 #32
K&R for Rep. Jamie Raskin! smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #33
I'm glad he got an idea in person of how grateful so many of us are Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2021 #34
I wish we could thank them all. TNNurse Feb 2021 #35
He's good. I'd want him if I ever needed a lawyer. n/t Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #36
Yesterday and this morning, I was thinking of calling or writing him msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #37
K&R Blue Owl Feb 2021 #38
This is awesome! MelissaB Feb 2021 #39
Thank you, Representative Raskin! Your humanity shone through every time you spoke. LaMouffette Feb 2021 #40
Our hero cp Feb 2021 #41
Yes OLDMDDEM Feb 2021 #42
This was good to see More_Cowbell Feb 2021 #43
Jamie, make a lot of copies of the managers' presentations. Be sure to send copies to NCjack Feb 2021 #44
Wonderful! Upthevibe Feb 2021 #45

50 Shades Of Blue

(9,985 posts)
2. K & R!!! He is a scholar and a gentleman, and a true hero!
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 11:51 PM
Feb 2021

If I lived a few miles to the west he'd be my representative too!

peggysue2

(10,828 posts)
4. Good!
Sat Feb 13, 2021, 11:57 PM
Feb 2021

I said in an earlier thread that at the very least the man deserved a standing ovation for his efforts and excellent presentation. A difficult job under any circumstances and certainly made more so after the recent loss of his son.

Well done, Sir!

bottomofthehill

(8,329 posts)
6. I wish I knew it is only about 30 minutes from here
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:02 AM
Feb 2021

Maybe longer because of the ice storm, but would have been worth being there even in the ice.

He has been inspirational.

dweller

(23,629 posts)
9. Something occurred to me the other day about Raskin
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:05 AM
Feb 2021

But I decided to wait until this trial was over to mention it, but having watched I suppose every episode of Law and Order multiple times ... he reminds me of
Jack McCoy ... it’s in his diction, and the way he wags his head left to right at times to elucidate his point, and in his fire to seek and speak the truth ...

if you’ve watched the series, you’ll recognize it

✌🏻

ailsagirl

(22,896 posts)
12. Wish I could have been there!!
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:12 AM
Feb 2021

He was truly marvelous!! I expected the hearing to be dry and even tedious (so many are). Was I ever wrong! I listened, spellbound, to his every word. Masterly!

BobTheSubgenius

(11,563 posts)
13. In a previous thread, the OP was a picture of Jamie Raskin wiping tears.
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:17 AM
Feb 2021

I said at the time that his superlative efforts would get wide notice and enthusiastic approval. And so it begins.

mysteryowl

(7,383 posts)
17. I would have been there too, we all would have.
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:23 AM
Feb 2021

So, thank you to the neighbors that did this! You honored him for all of us.

MackinacBridge

(28 posts)
19. Wonderful to hear
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:37 AM
Feb 2021

Wonderful to hear about the applause and warm greetings. I hope it helped him transition back home and away from the tremendous work he and his fellow managers have been doing these last few weeks.

Rest well, Representative Raskin. Be with your family and take time to grieve your son now.





pfitz59

(10,376 posts)
21. The indictment wrote itself
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:53 AM
Feb 2021

Congressman Raskin gave it direction. In a normal court of law guilt would have been undeniable.

NJCher

(35,662 posts)
22. I wish I could give 10,000,000 recs
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:54 AM
Feb 2021

To this thread.

By doing the excellent job that he did, he showed millions of Americans and the world what a true patriot is.

He stands in stark contrast to those destructive fools who can only call themselves patriots.

marieo1

(1,402 posts)
23. A Hero
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 01:06 AM
Feb 2021

Thank you, Mr. Raskin, you are our HERO!! You were wonderful and showed the nation/world what real honor is. Thank you!!

qanda

(10,422 posts)
30. Proud to be the one to give this 200 recommends
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 04:44 AM
Feb 2021

Great job, Mr. Raskin. You took on a job to try to save our democracy when your heart was shattered. My thoughts continue to be with you and your family.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
32. This is what true patriotism looks like.
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 08:28 AM
Feb 2021

Not those idiotic freaks dressed up in Halloween costumes, spewing profanities and making a mockery of our country's democratic ideals and hallowed Capitol building.

Mr. Raskin - I salute you and thank you for the tireless work you did on behalf of real Americans.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)
34. I'm glad he got an idea in person of how grateful so many of us are
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 09:01 AM
Feb 2021

for the magnificent job he did.



I have to say, though, that I fear for his safety. He is the antithesis of the RW mob, and they find that offensive. And clearly they believe violence is an acceptable way to express their disapproval.

msfiddlestix

(7,281 posts)
37. Yesterday and this morning, I was thinking of calling or writing him
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 09:18 AM
Feb 2021

I wish I was one of his neighbors or at least live close enough to join in.

My respect and admiration for him is beyond any ability to express.


As an aside, I was stunned when he brought up Dar Williams name in his commentary referring to her as a friend, whom I had been acquainted with some years ago.

I loved how he brought up SNIC, and addressed the issues they were involved with. Giving honor to Julian Bond (who I had the pleasure of meeting at a social event also some years ago) and John Lewis.

What a precious soul he is and treasure we have.

I could listen to him speak for hours.


LaMouffette

(2,030 posts)
40. Thank you, Representative Raskin! Your humanity shone through every time you spoke.
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 12:40 PM
Feb 2021

You and the other impeachment managers did an exemplary job. You are our heroes!

Bless you and your family!

More_Cowbell

(2,191 posts)
43. This was good to see
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 06:55 PM
Feb 2021

Considering how hard all the house managers worked, and that Rep. Raskin was grieving the recent loss of his son. Thanks for posting.

NCjack

(10,279 posts)
44. Jamie, make a lot of copies of the managers' presentations. Be sure to send copies to
Sun Feb 14, 2021, 10:21 PM
Feb 2021

Hollywood for the movie and to the DNC for the campaign ads.

I would like to play you in the movie.

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