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In reply to the discussion: Dreamers chase Nancy Pelosi out of her own press conference [View all]Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)70. Then maybe she should voice her discontent to the party in complete power?
Fucking with Pelosi isn't going to accomplish any goals... Unless the whole objective of this exercise was just to fuck with Pelosi and make her look bad...
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The Fucking republicans are trying to boot them and the republicans control CONGRESS
onecaliberal
Sep 2017
#1
They hurt their chances when they do this stuff. Disgraceful...so sick of this sort of behavior...
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#64
No they are not...they don't even know who is on their side...all they did was hurt their cause.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#65
Let them go to the GOP...all will get is lip service...and then deportation...the GOP
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#85
Then perhaps they should protest and interrupt the people trying to destroy them,
onecaliberal
Sep 2017
#93
pfft "relishes", they live for it. I agree,and if they're following a person/group who believes
ATL Ebony
Sep 2017
#111
Sounds like they want to be heard and that it's pretty fucking urgent for them.
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#3
These people are rightly pissed and she ought to know it, this isn't a game.
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#16
"Playing by the rules", that silly thing that only non-'dominant' people seem to have to do
ck4829
Sep 2017
#158
This sympathy stuff is a load of crap. They were sending a message to
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#56
You have a pretty low opinion of Pelosi to think that she could have her
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#88
Again you didn't read and think it through. I specifically indicated I did not think she was like
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#90
I recall very well constant protests that took place during Vietnam at congressional offices
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#91
I disagree. I have attended several pro-DACA rallies, but I don't have any desire to again.
unitedwethrive
Sep 2017
#95
First of all, the Democrats have no power to move this forward without the GOP who are
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#66
Who said they were protesting HER? I think there is a basic misunderstanding
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#12
They booed her and I am offended to see a Dem leader booed for no reason...fuck them.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#67
So they don't want help with the Dreamers? What you describe seems to be another issue.
brush
Sep 2017
#42
It's not another issue if it's their parents, siblings, and other family members
loyalsister
Sep 2017
#92
Making DACA a law is doable, adding others not in that age group of O's EO may...
brush
Sep 2017
#139
They came for a better life. Who wouldn't do that for themselves and their kids?
brush
Sep 2017
#149
When Donald Trump was elected... and a GOP congress, the Democrats lost all power to
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#73
It is one thing for Dreamers to call PBO that and to protest any politician, if I was
Eliot Rosewater
Sep 2017
#113
If this same group only protests Nancy then they are not who they say they are.
Eliot Rosewater
Sep 2017
#116
While on the topic, not ONE lie including you can keep your dr. not ONE scandal
Eliot Rosewater
Sep 2017
#118
Sounds like they want to be heard and that it's pretty fucking urgent for them.
LenaBaby61
Sep 2017
#10
King isn't their rep. she is. You don't seem to understand how protest works.
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
#17
You are correct, last time I had my car in the shop was for a new water pump and belt tensioner
snooper2
Sep 2017
#24
If she doesn't work with Trump the dreamers get deported but of course our revolution doesn't give
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#77
DACA hasn't been around for 20 yrs so stay focused on the topic: "Saving Dreamers/Fixing DACA"
ATL Ebony
Sep 2017
#100
People understand what protesting is about. We also understand that something is fishy...
brush
Sep 2017
#28
BLM were protesting Bernie because he hadn't taken a prominent stance on their behalf up until that
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#81
King isn't their rep. she is. You don't seem to understand how protest works.
LenaBaby61
Sep 2017
#30
Actually we do understand how protesting works, that's why we have an issue with their actions.
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#38
What gets me is that the Dreamers behind Nancy were waiting to take the microphone,
Ninsianna
Sep 2017
#171
Perhaps these protesters should be going after the republicans instead of Democrats.
LenaBaby61
Sep 2017
#4
I wouldn't be surprised, but that is not how the article is characterizing it.
still_one
Sep 2017
#8
That is a variation on the line "the Democrats didn't give us a reason to vote for them". Bullshit
still_one
Sep 2017
#32
No. They gave me plenty of reason. But these people are fearing for their freedom every day.
Tiggeroshii
Sep 2017
#36
What do you think the Democrats in Congress have been trying to do since trump issued his EO?
still_one
Sep 2017
#40
hey dreamers, go interrupt republican press conferences.....pelosi is fighting FOR YOU.
spanone
Sep 2017
#13
and exactly how does refusing to let Nancy Pelosi speak, who is a supporter of DACA do that?
still_one
Sep 2017
#35
They can't vote for one thing, so what they think about democrats is irrelevant in a political level
Tiggeroshii
Sep 2017
#39
Wow. I remember posting on this guy's blog trying to start a conversation on why Hillary
lunamagica
Sep 2017
#71
It's a solid protest if you know Pelosi. She is as strong as they come....
Weekend Warrior
Sep 2017
#37
It always a stupid move to treat allies with disrespect like that. It may turn the supporters of the
Autumn
Sep 2017
#72
people have every right to wonder if these politicians are their allies...The politicians need to
JCanete
Sep 2017
#162
Nancy Pelosi has been a strong voice for the Dreamers.The meeting they chased her out of
Autumn
Sep 2017
#163
And be deported? I doubt it ...these people are being tricked by someone with an agenda.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#79
I agree w/the Dems working with Trump stuff. Awful. Gives me the creeps and feels like a
anneboleyn
Sep 2017
#119
They hate Democrats...they are involved in primarys against sitting Democrats ...
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#83
Nothing to see here, just another ex-Bernie staffer kneecapping an 'establishment' Dem:
Blue_Tires
Sep 2017
#63
That explains it...Our revolution is involved...just another hit job on the Democrats. They are
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#75
If they are being lead around the nose by our revolution...they should prepare for the worse.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#89
EXACTLY. The embracing of Dems working w/Trump and weakness on this issue is REALLY
anneboleyn
Sep 2017
#120
Walk a couple miles in an undocumented immigrant's shoes, then get back to me.
LenaBaby61
Sep 2017
#172
Has anyone seen any articles about who organized these protesters? I've looked but can't find one.
mulsh
Sep 2017
#109
Ironically what those bratty protesters did was silence the Dreamers who were
Ninsianna
Sep 2017
#170