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CTyankee

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33. Yes, public shaming is great but let's be careful and not say "We know where you live" because

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Wed Jul 11, 2018, 01:33 PM

Jul 2018

it sounds to me like a threat.

So keep shaming but cut out what sounds ominously like we'll come to your house and do something horrible to them...

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'Make them pariahs': how shaming Trump aides became a resistance tactic [View all] workinclasszero Jul 2018 OP

Let's keep it up. Maxine Waters got the word out and it's working. brush Jul 2018 #1

Totally! workinclasszero Jul 2018 #4

Working from what? mythology Jul 2018 #20

It got one of them to resign, and ya think McConnell isn't worried... brush Jul 2018 #21

Exactly - it's a marathon JustAnotherGen Jul 2018 #35

YES! I am so happy this is happening. We have been kicked down so much it is nice to see us Maraya1969 Jul 2018 #2

The harrassment from the left is perfectly legitimate. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #3

Excellent malaise Jul 2018 #5

This administration refuses to engage with the American people gratuitous Jul 2018 #6

"When was the last time Trump held a press conference?" workinclasszero Jul 2018 #9

He did hold one gratuitous Jul 2018 #11

This is what really makes my blood boil workinclasszero Jul 2018 #12

That's very true, and a good point. LisaM Jul 2018 #28

Is it working much though? Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2018 #7

They're upset NastyRiffraff Jul 2018 #10

This is all I know workinclasszero Jul 2018 #15

There are a lots of "somethings" we could do Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2018 #17

I agree with you Rebl2 Jul 2018 #26

Me too Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2018 #30

So what? BBG Jul 2018 #37

It will Hekate Jul 2018 #16

The object of the protest is not to make the Administrstion uncomfortable. Shipwack Jul 2018 #24

On the rest of humanity to keep it from normalizing? YES !!!!! uponit7771 Jul 2018 #25

Exactly. Make them understand that "You're not welcome here!" is not a pleasant thing to have to Aristus Jul 2018 #8

#ShameTrumpsCivility Ponietz Jul 2018 #13

An honor they have earned and deserve. dalton99a Jul 2018 #14

I can't put my finger on it but there should be some lines aikoaiko Jul 2018 #18

Turn about will surely be considered fair play, you can count on it. WillowTree Jul 2018 #22

Nah... next thing you know we'll throw out the filibuster in the Senate, reagardless The Mouth Jul 2018 #23

Exactly....... WillowTree Jul 2018 #38

This is true, they'll just make crap up and then protest about it ... all 200 of them. I think thats uponit7771 Jul 2018 #27

the Golden Rule applies here treestar Jul 2018 #19

they need to know what discrimination feels like AlexSFCA Jul 2018 #29

I love this..posted by dixiegrrrrl workinclasszero Jul 2018 #31

Truth! BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #32

Truth indeed, thanks dixiegrrrrl! workinclasszero Jul 2018 #34

Yes, public shaming is great but let's be careful and not say "We know where you live" because CTyankee Jul 2018 #33

Here's the thing.. cannabis_flower Jul 2018 #36