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In reply to the discussion: Dreamers chase Nancy Pelosi out of her own press conference [View all]mercuryblues
(14,564 posts)106. Biting the hand that feeds you
is not a good strategy.
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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