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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEVERY 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.
Anon-C
(3,430 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(31,131 posts)John Fante
(3,479 posts)Siwsan
(26,308 posts)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.
fierywoman
(7,698 posts)rogue emissary
(3,148 posts)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)Twitler has done everything he can to trash tradition. I think it would be great if we jump on that train.
CanonRay
(14,121 posts)bluestarone
(17,067 posts)hope they do it would be awesome
JI7
(89,279 posts)Squinch
(51,054 posts)democrank
(11,112 posts)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)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)Actions speak louder than words. They MUST act now.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)Some Republicans too would be nice.
SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)No surprise there. Ms. Pelosi?