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SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 07:04 PM Jan 2018

EVERY Democrat Should Join John Lewis' Boycott Of Shithead's State Of The Union

I do not think there is a single downside to having that side of the chamber completely empty, or at least close to it.

They will not be applauding of agreeing with what is being said, and the visual brought about when the cameras turn to the chamber, would be astonishing.

Has a party ever boycotted a State Of The Union? I'm almost certain no. Tough times call for tough measures.

I might actually watch if I knew the Democrats were going to do something dramatic like this, instead of sitting through the speech by a Racist, Nazi, Misogynistic Pig.

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EVERY Democrat Should Join John Lewis' Boycott Of Shithead's State Of The Union (Original Post) SoCalMusicLover Jan 2018 OP
Every. Single. One. - nt Anon-C Jan 2018 #1
No patriot should attend or watch on TV. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #2
Couldn't agree more. John Fante Jan 2018 #3
Or if they attend, they should 'sit on their hands' Siwsan Jan 2018 #4
It's a much better and more powerful idea than wearing black. fierywoman Jan 2018 #5
I agree completely . . . rogue emissary Jan 2018 #6
I completely agree. Phoenix61 Jan 2018 #7
I don't do twitter, but is there a #BoycotttheSOU yet? CanonRay Jan 2018 #8
yep bluestarone Jan 2018 #9
I agree JI7 Jan 2018 #10
I'm calling to tell them! Great suggestion. Squinch Jan 2018 #11
I'd like to see this happen.... democrank Jan 2018 #12
The Democrats Don't Have Enough Guts To Boycott SoCalMusicLover Jan 2018 #13
It will say everything if they boycott and if they don't boycott. halobeam Jan 2018 #14
Amen oberliner Jan 2018 #15
Maxine Waters Also Boycotting SoCalMusicLover Jan 2018 #16
+100 Duppers Jan 2018 #17

Siwsan

(26,308 posts)
4. Or if they attend, they should 'sit on their hands'
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 07:15 PM
Jan 2018

Or, when the GOPers jump to their feet, the Democrats should stand up and turn their back to him.

You have to know that would, in all likelihood, send trump* spinning off script and maybe even into full sputter mode.

rogue emissary

(3,148 posts)
6. I agree completely . . .
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 07:18 PM
Jan 2018

and an FYI Congress people attending the state of the union is not in the constitution. So be prepared for the right to cry about doing their job or tradition.

Phoenix61

(17,021 posts)
7. I completely agree.
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 07:21 PM
Jan 2018

Twitler has done everything he can to trash tradition. I think it would be great if we jump on that train.

democrank

(11,112 posts)
12. I'd like to see this happen....
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 08:19 PM
Jan 2018

Democrats should take their seats at the State of the Union, remain seated when Trump walks down the aisle, then walk out as soon as he utters his first word at the podium.

John Lewis should address the nation in place of the traditional Democratic response.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
13. The Democrats Don't Have Enough Guts To Boycott
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 08:20 PM
Jan 2018

Except for a few absences, I'm sure they'll all show up as a sign of respect.

If they do, it's more a sign that they're all the same unfortunately.

A boycott would send a message. And piss the hell out of the Racist repubs.

halobeam

(4,873 posts)
14. It will say everything if they boycott and if they don't boycott.
Fri Jan 12, 2018, 08:25 PM
Jan 2018

Actions speak louder than words. They MUST act now.

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