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flvegan

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72. I'm so glad they could agree and unite over *checks notes*

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 04:34 PM

Sep 2025

(FTA) "Kirk’s life and work, praising him as one who engaged in “respectful, civil discourse” and “worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction.”

Nice work, kids. We're all super proud of you! Everything *waves arms all around* in this is just fine.

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Democratic leaders will support resolution honoring Charlie Kirk [View all] Celerity Sep 2025 OP

And they wonder why people are complaining that the Democratic Party isn't taking a hard enough stand against fascism. CrispyQ Sep 2025 #1

BS! It means that our party leaders know how to avoid traps. QueerDuck Sep 2025 #20

In that case, we've been avoiding traps since Reagan & here the fuck we are. CrispyQ Sep 2025 #37

Well, anyway. Try not to worry too much. It's only as important as you let it become. QueerDuck Sep 2025 #41

Well I happen to think this does matter. -nt CrispyQ Sep 2025 #45

Worrying won't change anything. So the energy spent doing that could be put to better use, yes? QueerDuck Sep 2025 #65

Your time management & life advice isn't wanted or needed. Bye. -nt CrispyQ Sep 2025 #91

Well... It remains unclear how worry will solve anything. QueerDuck Sep 2025 #94

Yeah, I kind of think that the country going fascist and our party leaders bowing down to it is kind of important. Crunchy Frog Sep 2025 #67

Oh. I see. Are you suggesting that I do not belong here? QueerDuck Sep 2025 #79

I'm putting you on ignore now so that we won't have to interact with each other. Crunchy Frog Sep 2025 #85

If someone "puts on ignore" everyone they disagree with, then what's the point? QueerDuck Sep 2025 #88

"Move on. Let it go." MrsCheaplaugh Sep 2025 #100

Sorry. That's an absurd analogy. The two things do not compare. QueerDuck Sep 2025 #105

our ideals have never mattered when it comes to election cycles... agingdem Sep 2025 #102

I disagree Samael13 Sep 2025 #98

They have to do this. Fortunately many who understand politics get this. Move on. themaguffin Sep 2025 #47

They should be able to figure out how to condemn political violence without honoring a GD bigot. -nt CrispyQ Sep 2025 #49

Charlie Kirk, White Supremacist, Dead at 31 Passages Sep 2025 #2

"What else can our Congress leaders DOOOOOO? We're out of pooowwwer!" Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #3

The troll who called for Biden to be executed dalton99a Sep 2025 #4

Is this satire? leftstreet Sep 2025 #5

Profiles in courage sop Sep 2025 #6

The best way to resist is to cooperate dalton99a Sep 2025 #9

I think the right word might be Bettie Sep 2025 #11

Bend over sounds more accurate durablend Sep 2025 #36

Yeah, that works too Bettie Sep 2025 #46

Or: We must destroy the constitution to save it. Dave Bowman Sep 2025 #80

We need a chicken or a scardy-cat emoji. Vogon_Glory Sep 2025 #77

Which members of congress Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #7

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 2025 #59

If they vote for it Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #62

We'll have the complete vote list when they vote tomorrow. I'll post it then, unless (very possible) some beat me to it Celerity Sep 2025 #63

here are the actual votes today (95 Dems ended up voting for it) Celerity Sep 2025 #109

Cowardice Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #110

This is infuriating. If he HAD to let the Repuds pass it, Vogon_Glory Sep 2025 #76

Kirk called for President Biden to be slaughtered Arazi Sep 2025 #8

Have there been Resolutions honoring any or all victims of gun violence? UTUSN Sep 2025 #10

House Democrats are circulating a measure denouncing political violence ahead of an expected Friday vote on a resolution Celerity Sep 2025 #14

Good. Counteract and see if the GOP signs on. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #74

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, continue to block the installation of a commemorative plaque sop Sep 2025 #31

Theyre getting sued for it, too. And theyre gonna lose that suit Volaris Sep 2025 #34

I would skip the vote newdeal2 Sep 2025 #12

They now consider the Constitution just some unfortunate collateral damage. Ping Tung Sep 2025 #13

Ooooh! The boogymen in the closed door basement! MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2025 #15

Senator Murphy has been warning for a long time that this is a 5-alarm fire. CrispyQ Sep 2025 #43

Fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck, Ferrets are Cool Sep 2025 #16

Yes let's conflate Charlie Kreist and his myriad bigotries with a wish to condemn political violence. LuvLoogie Sep 2025 #17

It is a House resolution, so Schumer is not involved. Celerity Sep 2025 #19

A model ?? Passages Sep 2025 #35

Plenty of white washing there pfitz59 Sep 2025 #60

Good thing that maggots can't read. That bullshit is enough to gag a maggot to death. Autumn Sep 2025 #95

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I don't know that this is a hill I'd bother to fight for. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2025 #21

Every single bending of the knee to the republican framework drives the sword deeper into Dem hearts LearnedHand Sep 2025 #81

I understand your point. It's just that all the debate about Kirk Buns_of_Fire Sep 2025 #90

Fuck this noise, we need to let leadership know how we feel JCMach1 Sep 2025 #22

Good idea. It's been a while but they're going to hear from me today. Nt ecstatic Sep 2025 #104

is there any democrat who would actually do something so effing stupid as to vote for this? nt msongs Sep 2025 #23

we will see the ones who do vote for it tomorrow Celerity Sep 2025 #24

Apparently. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #48

The official top Dem House leadership team is Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, and Joe Neguse Celerity Sep 2025 #68

Yes. Those who are in swing districts. Those in safe districts are gonna pass on it. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #75

No one should be signing on to this. No one. It's glorifying hate. It is un-American. Scrivener7 Sep 2025 #96

Nope. No way. Queso Delicioso Sep 2025 #25

God damn, you have to hand it to the Rethugs. Xavier Breath Sep 2025 #26

The Senate apparently unanimously passed a resolution. It was toned down from the House version LeftInTX Sep 2025 #82

Giving a sieg-heil to "Mein Fuhrer" can't be too far away. CentralMass Sep 2025 #27

I'd never ever say that this is an attempt to blunt GOP criticism. But it is a bad move for whatever reason. marble falls Sep 2025 #28

I hope some of them vote against it. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 2025 #29

Why does this resolution need to be paired with honoring Charlie Kirk? Redleg Sep 2025 #30

This man deserves no honor. milestogo Sep 2025 #32

What about the post Charlie Kirk slander spewing from the pachyderms? GreenWave Sep 2025 #33

WTF? That's like an endorsement of Charlie Kirk's feelings on trans people or women or gun rights over life. Vinca Sep 2025 #38

Which 'top leaders'? DET Sep 2025 #39

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 2025 #56

Then they Need to Go DET Sep 2025 #70

non paywalled link Celerity Sep 2025 #71

Thanks! DET Sep 2025 #78

Which Democratic Leaders Said This? MineralMan Sep 2025 #40

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 2025 #57

So contact them. mwmisses4289 Sep 2025 #42

I think the white christian nationalists are trying to make Charlie Kirk the white MLK? walkingman Sep 2025 #44

Boo. pecosbob Sep 2025 #50

I've heard that some Democrats are disgusted, and some others are frightened about being targeted. Quiet Em Sep 2025 #51

they did draft their own, see post 14 Celerity Sep 2025 #52

That's perfect. Quiet Em Sep 2025 #53

They wonder why my wallet is closed. * 617Blue Sep 2025 #54

Just issue a statement I would be kacekwl Sep 2025 #55

This is why there's no effective resistance movement. They're not doing enough. Duncan Grant Sep 2025 #58

Is this the Onion? Emile Sep 2025 #61

At the very least, they could introduce amendments to the resolution to add the Minnesota Dems that were murdered maxrandb Sep 2025 #64

You must have missed it; it passed unanimously. MichMan Sep 2025 #106

I strongly support Emile Sep 2025 #66

Fuck this shit. La Coliniere Sep 2025 #69

I'm so glad they could agree and unite over *checks notes* flvegan Sep 2025 #72

Why would any Democrat "celebrate" Charlie Kirk? Condemn his killing, fine, but GoodRaisin Sep 2025 #73

☝️ CentralMass Sep 2025 #92

What's next? A Nobel peace prize? A national holiday? Dave Bowman Sep 2025 #83

A resolution honoring a hate-mongerer. Great. travelingthrulife Sep 2025 #84

Why not a resolution honoring Jimmy Kimmel and Free speech?? Ars Longa Sep 2025 #86

Where's Melissa Hortman's Blue Full Moon Sep 2025 #87

Passed unanimously on June 25th. You must have missed it. MichMan Sep 2025 #107

Infuriating and asinine Docreed2003 Sep 2025 #89

... Solly Mack Sep 2025 #93

....... Hotler Sep 2025 #97

Disgraceful to sign on to that given the Charlie Kirk whitewashing. They should say that they Nanjeanne Sep 2025 #99

Like this? Turbineguy Sep 2025 #101

SMH. This is very disappointing ecstatic Sep 2025 #103

Here are the House Dems who voted Yea (95), Present (38), and Nay (58) on the HOUSE version of the Charlie Kirk bill, Celerity Sep 2025 #108