should Dems walk out during the SOTU?

[KingFlorez]

I doubt any Democrat in the Congress has any of this, but I want to see how people here feel about this

[Ravenseye]

1. Better Yet

They should just not show up. One whole side empty. Have them stand outside to give interviews "...they dont' even want to listen to our ideas or concerns, and they overrule us at every turn, all we can do is fight and hope to win back seats in 2006, or this country will only dig itself into deeper trouble."

[shraby]

2. I think they should refrain from clapping.

Simply sit on their hands through the whole thing.

[MADem]

A little enthusiastic booing at appropriate moments wouldn't hurt either

[tatertop]

29. booing would be awesome

[MADem]

37. There was some last year, but not enough

I'd like to hear some sustained boos, sorta like the House of Commons...I wanna see Fat Denny have to wake up and bang the gavel to regain order....

[tatertop]

38. I didn't know that. I cannot stand to watch bush

Or listen to him.
Or think about him.

[liberal N proud]

3. I say Yes. But since they are used to giving the king every thing

They will sit there, stand when the repukes stand, applaud when the repukes applaud.
They have no spine of their own.

[atreides1]

4. But....

....I wouldn't count on it happening, I'll bet some will even stand and applaud the dancing Chimp during the course of his speech. And watch them all stand and clap like madmen when he brings up Iran.

[Goblinmonger]

5. Of course

the Democratic party would have to actually grow a pair of balls to do something like that, and we all know that will never happen. Doing something like that might cost us votes in 08, you know.

[mikelewis]

6. No, they should get down on their hands and knees and kiss the hem...

of their Kings robe. I don't give a shit what they do anymore, fucking sell-outs.

[MercutioATC]

7. No, they should stand and turn their backs.

Stay in the room. Stay visible. Stand, turn their backs to Bush, bow their heads, and just stand there.

[BuyingThyme]

8. Again, DUers can't agree on anything.

[babylonsister]

10. Aw, c'mon, B T; did you really

expect everyone to speak w/one voice on this? :)

[Greyhound]

9. I like the visual impact of them all standing up and walking out

when the chimp opens his mouth.

[butterfly77]

11. No..they should ...

Boooooooooo....the lying ass everytime he tells a lie.

[StellaBlue]

12. I'm an atheist, but I think they should all get down on their knees & pray

that would make for some good TV

[dflprincess]

13. I think whenever Bush stops for applause they should all

start sneezing "Bullshit"

[melissinha]

14. i think they should turn backs

I think that it is required that they be there, but they should comply with BEING THERE, and turn their backs....

But they don't pull stunts like we do and they THINK the repukes have some bones to pass out, so they can't... I mean come on, you have no power anyways!

[helderheid]

20. YES. I think that they should TURN their backs on the man that turned his

back on the constitution.

[napi21]

15. Why can't we respond like the parliment does in England?

When they hear something they disagree with THEY BOO! I know the first time I watched the British Parliement I was really surprised! I never realized all sides were so vocal!

I'm quite tired of the "My esteemed collegue" or "My friends from the other side of the isle" BS. There is no friendship between the two parties anymore, so why the charade?

If they don't like what they hear...BOOO loudly! Can't you just see the visual response of Shrub from his perch...ON NATIONAL TV!!!!!

[StellaBlue]

21. That would be great, but only us 'radical leftwingers' would approve

most mainstream Americans would view booing right up there with grandma-beating.

[napi21]

28. I'm not sure about that StellaBlue. I really don't think I'm a

radical leftwinger. I'm a pretty laid back lady who always looks for some compromise. I was a buyer for a large corporation for 5 years, and I learned a lot about negotiations. You realize, that's what we're doing here...negotiating with the American people to get their vote. It's all about risk! Neither side really knows just how far the other is willing to go. The one who makes the base decision that "this is what I want, and I'll risk the untried to get it" usually wins!

I think it's worth the risk! Sure there will be people who bitch about it, and call the Dems names. SO what? What else is new????

[seshers]

16. Animal House scene comes to mind.

Do what they did in Animal House during the student council trial (boo, hiss, cough, shout out profanities and finally walk out humming 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'.

[The Whiskey Priest]

17. No they should sit there eat circus peanuts

and yelling for them to bring in more clowns

[Just Me]

18. I'd be satisfied if they remain silent; happy if they turn their backs,...

,...and extremely joyful if they walked out. :bounce:

[Festivito]

19. No: Bad example and lets rest of speech stand unchallenged.

We need to know what he says, we need to hear the lies and point them out. We need Americans to listen. We need Americans to listen to the rebuttle.

We need them to hear the lies so we can point them out later.

If they do walk out in the middle, what is the reaction when he says something patriotic that everyone would like, and they pan to an empty set of desks. Going to walk back inside when something good is said? Then walk out again? Flip, flop, flip, ...

The unclapping is fine. Hoots are fine. When and where appropo.

[Pastiche423]

24. Maybe YOU need to listen

to the motherfucker, but I don't and I will not!

[Festivito]

41. Others will listen for you.

I like hearing it for myself.

Then, tommorrow, I will recount the text to my neighbors with my perspective.

My family, just won't listen, to anyone except overpaid pundits.

[LSK]

22. yeah, all 25 of them n/t

[Frustratedlady]

23. I voted NO, because.....

the Republicans have shown how immature they can be, if in no other manner than the corruption that has been uncovered and their inability to control their greed. I think the Democrats should all attend, but be serious, solemn and stare, enmasse. Do not take your eyes away from his. I do not think they should applaud, boo or show any reaction to his words, unless he follows the Democratic beliefs and policies--you know that ain't gonna happen.

If anything will unnerve him, it will be facing a group of those he knows have opposing views, who are sitting there staring back at him with disdain and disbelief at what they are hearing. If he had his druthers, the Democrats wouldn't have been invited or allowed to enter the chamber. If he is a normal human being, he is already nervous about how the speech is going to be accepted, so it is a prime opportunity for the Dems to stare him down and see how well he works under pressure. Besides, it will create a whole bunch of Bushisms in the process. JMHO

[1democracy]

26. They could get those "bullshit protector" earmuffs

[Just Me]

30. Aw, man!!! I LOVE those things!!! I'll never forget those vets,...

,...wearing 'em at one of Bush's propaganda performances. I laughed so damn hard, my stomach hurt! :7

[TahitiNut]

44. Like this? Ubetcha.

[Dr Fate]

25. Only if "the polls" say its okay. n/t

n/t

[Justitia]

27. They should stage the Time Warp Dance a la Rocky Horror Pict Show

Then I would watch, and I would enjoy it.

[liam_laddie]

31. Blue sashes!

The use of over-the-shoulder sashes is common around the world to show
membership and solidarity; think of Ukraine orange, Northern Ireland tories,
also orange, and the green of Hamas. I think it could be effective, especially on
television. They should "respect the office" and stand on *'s entry, sit down
immediately, but NO applause, never stand up again. Total silence.
All Reps and Senators, and any other Dem who wants to show "true colors."
I proposed this a few times, including to the originator of the walkout idea,
but no response, so maybe it's not such a brilliant idea? ;-)
The risk of not showing up or of walking out would be spun by big media
to Dem detriment, and I feel the downside risk of this far outweighs the
temporary feel-good moments we'd experience.
BTW - auditable paper ballots are the only answer!

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[liam_laddie]

45. emotion vs. thinking, tough call

I agree - that's how I FEEL, too. I'm sure that only the tip of the iceberg
of corruption and complete incompetence has been exposed. But, you
have to look beyond the immediate gratification (and I'm big on such
behavior) and think about the undecideds-uncommitteds who are,
sadly, a sizable segment of the voting public. This demographic may
not view the walkout as a positive, rather as a "sore loser" response to
l'affaire Alito. I just don't see much of an upside response from the national,
non-partisan viewership. The downside is that Rove, Inc. already has
a tactic in place with the Reich-wing media to spin a walkout, and
they will make a huge deal of it. Am I too cautious? Maybe, but maybe
I've tried to THINK it through, to get past my first urge for revenge...

The ratings of the SOTU's have been dropping over the years, so it's
probable that only the more partisan will be watching...the darkside
gang and the enlightened choir. We need to reach the middle 15-20%.

Hand-counted, auditable paper ballots or else! :kick:

[Nimrod2005]

32. Yes, but they are a bunch of fucken' assholes, they won't

and you will see them praising the fuckface on TV tonight.

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[Catchawave]

35. I would love to see a Shut It Down walk out, but

I definitely don't want to see a standing ovation from my side of the aisle :patriot:

[Idioteque]

36. If Bush tries to defend domestic spying, Dems should walk out in protest.

Other than that, a little booing would be nice.

[Totally Committed]

39. Yes... when he starts to talk about Alito's confirmation....

I would LOVE to see each and every one except the traitors get up and walk out... and Chafee to go with them. It would be a moment I would remember the rest of my life.

But, that's fairy-tale material. Made me smile for a minute, though!

TC

[mom cat]

40. Yes, but they can't... they are still asleep.

[nonconformist]

42. It's my fantasy that Bush will start justifying illegal spying

And all of the Democrats stand up and walk out in unison.

Never happen, but it's my fantasy.

[AZBlue]

43. They should wear a picture of the SCOTUS building pinned to their jackets

with a band-aid over it - cause it's broken.

They SHOULD NOT walk out. Not after yesterday. It would make them look like childish sore losers now.

I also like not clapping or a few boos thrown in here or there.

[OneBlueSky]

46. rhetorical question . . . never happen in a million years . . . n/t

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