A trio of House Democrats introduced legislation to rename a Miami prison after former President Trump. Congressmen Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Cal…
Right, but this does seem stupid in a way that makes them seem petty.
And yeah, we never know those things would pass, but if they were to bring them to the table in earnest, they can point over and over again how the Republicans reject sensible healthcare proposals instead of saying how they totally were going to own Trump with this petty stuff.
This is some tired 2018 late night monologue tier eye-rolling stuff, but if it makes you feel good, enjoy I guess.
Honestly, it kinda makes my eyes roll too. I would never argue this stuff is effective. It’s just not diverting any resources or attention away from anything important.
I disagree entirely with your middle paragraph. They cannot “bring anything to the table”. That’s the entire point of what I said. The minority members cannot just bring things up for vote like that. Consider the turmoil that would cause when conservatives are in the minority. Like it or no, there is not a single productive thing Democratic House members can do but posture, block, and campaign right now. It’s the way our government is constructed and a natural side effect of bipartisanship dying when the conservatives decided to go fully insane.
I’m with you, it’s very demoralizing. Let’s not forget, there are a ton of useful things going on behind the scenes. Democrats are blocking harmful legislation where they can and you really can’t overstate the importance of campaigning in an election year. We don’t have the power to introduce or pass legislation, but that does not mean important things not happening. Defense is still essential, even if you don’t get a bunch of shiny new things to show for it.
Right, but this does seem stupid in a way that makes them seem petty.
And yeah, we never know those things would pass, but if they were to bring them to the table in earnest, they can point over and over again how the Republicans reject sensible healthcare proposals instead of saying how they totally were going to own Trump with this petty stuff.
This is some tired 2018 late night monologue tier eye-rolling stuff, but if it makes you feel good, enjoy I guess.
Honestly, it kinda makes my eyes roll too. I would never argue this stuff is effective. It’s just not diverting any resources or attention away from anything important.
I disagree entirely with your middle paragraph. They cannot “bring anything to the table”. That’s the entire point of what I said. The minority members cannot just bring things up for vote like that. Consider the turmoil that would cause when conservatives are in the minority. Like it or no, there is not a single productive thing Democratic House members can do but posture, block, and campaign right now. It’s the way our government is constructed and a natural side effect of bipartisanship dying when the conservatives decided to go fully insane.
Fair point.
I guess it’s more that it depresses me seeing that this is the best we get.
Because it’s frustrating, I don’t like it… but tactically… I guess the alternative is doing nothing really which is worse. 😞
I’m with you, it’s very demoralizing. Let’s not forget, there are a ton of useful things going on behind the scenes. Democrats are blocking harmful legislation where they can and you really can’t overstate the importance of campaigning in an election year. We don’t have the power to introduce or pass legislation, but that does not mean important things not happening. Defense is still essential, even if you don’t get a bunch of shiny new things to show for it.