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betsuni

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80. Not going might be seen as where-are-the-Democrats, being weak, not fighting or standing up to Trump.
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 07:22 AM
Feb 2026

I thought that was bad. Or to people who don't pay attention to politics, evidence that it's Democrats who refuse to work with Republicans, that both sides are extreme.

The difference between the parties is startling, clearly good vs evil like in a movie. Show the American people. Maybe a few will be watching.

Democrats should have a big boozy dance party after to purify themselves.

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Should Dems Boycott SOTU address? [View all] duckworth969 Feb 2026 OP
If they do it I'll be pleasantly surprised. Dave Bowman Feb 2026 #1
YES, Yes yes, oh God Yeeeeeeessssssss!!!!! Trueblue1968 Feb 2026 #40
Every last Dem should have a Town-Hall session,.... listening and conversing Ars Longa Feb 2026 #70
Yes JustAnotherGen Feb 2026 #2
They should, but they won't n/t leftstreet Feb 2026 #3
Yes 👍 MustLoveBeagles Feb 2026 #4
only if it's so that they all attend the Dem Response and cheer that on. themaguffin Feb 2026 #5
shithole will say something nasty about them..... Lovie777 Feb 2026 #6
If anything Fetterman will clap and maybe give a thumbs up durablend Feb 2026 #48
Fetterman was on FOX: sheshe2 Feb 2026 #60
Hell yes. Every single one, although if Fetterman attended it might convey a message. rzemanfl Feb 2026 #7
SOTU response Fynoderee Feb 2026 #8
Nice Easterncedar Feb 2026 #10
What if they wore two masks. The one seen when they enter would look normal, but... jls4561 Feb 2026 #28
I like it orangecrush Feb 2026 #68
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2026 #88
Get up and walk out at the first offense. Easterncedar Feb 2026 #9
How about they attend and make a show of ripping paper after Easterncedar Feb 2026 #11
Moon him..... Karadeniz Feb 2026 #12
... Rhiannon12866 Feb 2026 #79
LOL, they won't. "History" "decorum" "appearances" will take priority. flvegan Feb 2026 #13
Yes. Why attend an event at which you know you will be attacked ? Raven123 Feb 2026 #14
No SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #15
Applauding a pedophile. The optics are cringe n/t leftstreet Feb 2026 #16
Absolutely SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #22
Republicans will fill the chamber? dpibel Feb 2026 #72
Any former member is allowed SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #73
I won't be watching in any case Ritabert Feb 2026 #17
Sparse attendance, refusal to greet, walk out at various points. bucolic_frolic Feb 2026 #18
Shit, it took me ONE SECOND to think about that bluestarone Feb 2026 #19
What if they attend but keep their arms folded? Frasier Balzov Feb 2026 #20
No, they should attend and heckle the fuck out of him. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2026 #21
That's essentially what happens in the British Parliament every time the PM speaks maxsolomon Feb 2026 #86
What about this? MyOwnPeace Feb 2026 #23
Walk out after his first word lame54 Feb 2026 #24
Yes! Permanut Feb 2026 #27
Let's heckle him. "You LIE!" and "LIAR!" QueerDuck Feb 2026 #25
Yes, members of the Senate and Congress should boycott the SOTU LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2026 #26
Or they could all wear bright orange tee-shirts with Epstein's image on them. CrispyQ Feb 2026 #29
Now THAT would be MOST excellent!!! calimary Feb 2026 #35
Attend, disrupt, boo LuvLoogie Feb 2026 #30
Recommend this a thousand times. Boo in unison at his entrance and exit, and everything you say in between. ancianita Feb 2026 #33
he is mentioned over one million times in the Epstein files... per Jamie Raskin after viewing the unredacted files... bsiebs Feb 2026 #39
Ah, yes! I'd forgotten. Thank you. ancianita Feb 2026 #65
Jamie Raskin says Shit Mouth is mentioned LuvLoogie Feb 2026 #55
Thanks for the reminder. ancianita Feb 2026 #66
That is what needs to happen. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #38
All show up.... Escape Feb 2026 #31
If I had my druthers, they would all attend and in absolute silence for the duration Torchlight Feb 2026 #32
That's a good compromise. Xavier Breath Feb 2026 #85
I liked the idea that someone presented with empty chairs hamsterjill Feb 2026 #34
yes. We cannot encourage criminal corruption and flagrant violations of our judicial system. Stand up time. And the Evolve Dammit Feb 2026 #36
Not sure what our reps will be doing, but I will be watching the State of the Swamp address (aired during the SOFU) bsiebs Feb 2026 #37
They should attend and start chanting 'Epstein' the minute he walks in edbermac Feb 2026 #41
The Orexx solution. I like it. Pictures of the victims would also be a nice touch. NNadir Feb 2026 #52
That's what I was going to say Rastapopoulos Feb 2026 #62
Absolutely. boonecreek Feb 2026 #42
Not sure DownriverDem Feb 2026 #43
Boycott or walk out. Don't just sit there in quiet acquiescence. Martin Eden Feb 2026 #44
This is just creating drama Figarosmom Feb 2026 #45
As he starts his whining and bombastic speech they should all silently stand up and Ping Tung Feb 2026 #46
All or Nothing DET Feb 2026 #47
It doesn't matter durablend Feb 2026 #50
They should hold up photos of Trump-Epstein victims Aviation Pro Feb 2026 #49
Yes. Why bother. He didn't bother showing up for Biden's inauguration. Loser! boston bean Feb 2026 #51
They should attend FalloutShelter Feb 2026 #53
Great idea MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2026 #59
No. They should demonstrate and heckle DinahMoeHum Feb 2026 #54
YES! We all know it will be a waste of time. And we shouldn't do any cute or fancy protest Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #56
They should attend but they should be provided barf bags vapor2 Feb 2026 #57
No. MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2026 #58
ABSOLUTELY! Are we still, seriously, having this argument? senseandsensibility Feb 2026 #61
I think they should go... biocube Feb 2026 #63
Pointless question because it's not going to happen. Wiz Imp Feb 2026 #64
Zero chance? 98% couldn't care less? Ilikepurple Feb 2026 #77
Never happen. orangecrush Feb 2026 #67
They should chant Nazi Pedophile Rapist until he leaves the podium ThreeNoSeep Feb 2026 #69
I think the should attend but hold signs Tree Lady Feb 2026 #71
In an alternate universe they all go naked, demonstrating that they have nothing to hide. hunter Feb 2026 #74
I won't waste my time on it Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2026 #75
FFS he posted a clip depicting Michelle and Barack Obama as apes. IcyPeas Feb 2026 #76
there i a non zero chance he will use the opportunity to jailor kill his opponents rampartd Feb 2026 #78
Not going might be seen as where-are-the-Democrats, being weak, not fighting or standing up to Trump. betsuni Feb 2026 #80
Keep in mind StoolPigeon Feb 2026 #81
Go. Then sit there Roc2020 Feb 2026 #82
Why would anyone bother other than the poor souls who have to watch for a living? travelingthrulife Feb 2026 #83
100% yes! n/t Greybnk48 Feb 2026 #84
Show up, behave like adults gulliver Feb 2026 #87
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