From a Republican colleague of mine as he walked off the floor: "We're going to have a drink and a

[Cha]

Rep. Ted Deutch
✔ ‎@RepTedDeutch
From a Republican colleague of mine as he walked off the floor: "We're going to have a drink and a cigar. Enjoy your protest." Really.
4:42 PM - 22 Jun 2016 · Washington, DC, United States
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-good-trouble/

"This is the People's House. And John Lewis is my hero."

https://teddeutch.house.gov/


Jerome Trammel ‎@MrJeromeTrammel
I'm in tears, I've thought long & hard about gun control. Let me just say the #NoBillNoBreak sit in, is amazing!

4:30 PM - 22 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-good-trouble/

I'm in tears, too~ Thank you!

[Maru Kitteh]

1. When I think of all that man has been through, his body beaten and broken

And to see him, standing for all of us. It must be quite uncomfortable for him at 76 years of age.

What a true hero he is.

[Cha]

2. Such an Incredible Hero, Maru!

Just when he's needed in History.. there he is !



Mahalo

[Thinkingabout]

3. These remarks are made by congressional members about walking away from

Laws 80% of Americans wants passed while they are so warm and cozy with the NRA. So telling these members needs to resigns or start doing their jobs, they used to be scared of Grover Norquist and the oath they signed until a few started breaking them and today Norquist is not a problem.

[workinclasszero]

5. The republicans are bought and paid for by the NRA

They turn their back to 80% of Americans demanding sensible gun control.

We have to vote these bastards out, as long as republicans control the House nothing that helps the average american will be allowed to pass.

[Cha]

22. The 130 Members of Congress who held the Floor All Night!

States United ‎@SUPGVNetwork
26 hours.
130 members of Congress.

We look back at the #NoBillNoBreak #DemocraticSitIn: http://fus.in/28OcQMn .
9:21 AM - 23 Jun 2016
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[workinclasszero]

24. Leaders standing up for the American people!

All democrats of course!

Thanks for that Cha

[BlueMTexpat]

4. John Lewis is a genuine hero.

[Cha]

11. And, so many of his fellow Dems follow suit!

Mahalo, Blue~

[BlueMTexpat]

12. This is great to see.

I hope that Dems in both chambers continue to do this in re gun control. And also in the Senate, to force a vote on Prez O's Supreme Court nominee.

It's not like the GOP are doing anything else but to obstruct, so it's hardly a pressing distraction from routine business. At least the Dems will be obstructing for cause.

[Rose Siding]

6. I've been told on DU that this was a major distraction during an election year

I shit you not.

[Cha]

7. How ignorant and cruel.

I was told on my OP in GD that the Dems in the Sit In were pandering to their urban base.

[Rose Siding]

8. Horrible

It's shocking to read such things here. Try as they might, no one will stop this train.

[Cha]

9. That's exactly right, Rose~

John Lewis
✔ ‎@repjohnlewis
We cannot give up or give in or give out. We must keep our eyes on the prize. #goodtrouble #NoBillNoBreak https://twitter.com/RepMcGovern/status/745771578294665216 …
2:23 PM - 22 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/22/nobillnobreak-chat-away/

[BlueMTexpat]

13. We all know what that is

"code" for and I am sick of it. Was that remark allowed to stand?

I alerted on one post Tuesday and was gratified to see that it was removed, even though I never received any notification as per the new protocols. I also remarked in comments that another OP did not truly belong in GD: 2016 but didn't alert. Those are only the ones I've seen on my own, although I have served on a couple juries since.

There still seem to be some who are either slow learners, having trouble letting go, or who are NOT Dems at all. Those who persist in engaging in dubious tactics but who don't actually "break" rules, I simply add to my own IL for now. I have that power at least, LOL.

On the whole, things are much better outside this safe haven and I see several who are making great efforts to get DU back to being my favorite political site!

[Cha]

14. Yes, and they got a lot of pushback

on it as such.

Things are better because they were so bad.. but, there's still a lot to be desired.

Mahalo, Blue~

[cosmicone]

10. John Louis, a man of courage and action

Came out from under the bus and led this wonderful protest -- a real revolution.

[Cha]

15. John Lewis is always a hero!

Mahalo, cosmicone~

[JustAnotherGen]

16. He should state the name of the person who said that

It shows a quality and extent of arrogance that the person who said it - their constituents should know about it.

[DemonGoddess]

17. Something that amazes me

is that the Rethugs actually think that doing what they're NRA masters want, is what their constituents want.

The vast majority of the American PEOPLE want this. We WANT reasonable gun control.

[Cha]

19. Yes we do but the nra owns our government right now.. that has to change.

Oliver Willis ‎@owillis
3 yr olds doing lockdown drills at preschool for active shooters cause the nra owns our govt http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-scary-and-heartbreaking-reason-this-mom-photographed-her-3-year-old_us_576941b0e4b0fbbc8beba28e …
7:40 AM - 21 Jun 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/21/gun-safety-laws-let-your-voices-be-heard/

Mahlao, DemonGoddess~

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[Blue Idaho]

18. Typical Republican response...

Those clowns don't care about anything until they get a check and marching orders from a K Street lobby. Obviously drinking and smoking cigars is far more important than stopping potential terrorists from buying guns.

[Her Sister]

20. Grrrrrrrrrrr grrrrrrrrrrrrr

This infuriates me! GOP gotta GO !

[Cha]

23. I know, HS.. We will never give! they do gotta GO.

[ismnotwasm]

21. "A drink and a cigar"

Who does that sound so--creepy?

Oh yeah, because it's a republican. Blech.