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Ted Leiu: "We WILL open an investigation into Kavanaugh when we take back the house." (Original Post) kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2018 OP
I kind of wish they would stop saying this so much meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #1
Screw that. W_HAMILTON Oct 2018 #3
Excellent point! Cha Oct 2018 #38
And I kinda wish people would stop worrying about what the deplorables thing pdsimdars Oct 2018 #9
Sometimes the majority is not enough. Lonestarblue Oct 2018 #11
This is why the SCOTUS issue should motivate our side like it motivates the right. In It to Win It Oct 2018 #35
duly noted meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #10
Your concern is noted. denbot Oct 2018 #14
I appreciate you noting my concern meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #19
And that is a bit of hyperbole comparing my comment about a comment to WWII meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #20
We were attacked by a foreign power. denbot Oct 2018 #23
That wasn't what I was commenting on meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #24
And again this assholishness of people telling others you better think like me or sit it out meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #25
I'll be willing to bet that I've walked more precincts than you. denbot Oct 2018 #27
I'll pass on the pissing contest - thanks. meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #28
Yes I've noticed.. denbot Oct 2018 #29
LOL meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #31
There are a whole lot of suburban white college educated women this resonates with YessirAtsaFact Oct 2018 #2
Good news bluestarone Oct 2018 #4
Kava-naughty needs to know what's coming ! donkeypoofed Oct 2018 #5
That's what I'm talking about! Joe941 Oct 2018 #6
"When" So it's a done deal? elocs Oct 2018 #7
They should investigate McConnell too bucolic_frolic Oct 2018 #8
Absolutely. He broke the Constitution and he's destroying America. OMGWTF Oct 2018 #15
I am beginning Rebl2 Oct 2018 #18
What part of the Constitution did turtle break... AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #32
I don't think "America is fine".. it's more than just Cha Oct 2018 #40
I bet Mueller is and that's why none of the republicans care if Trump fires Rosenstein meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #26
Hope so lsewpershad Oct 2018 #12
To what end...? Not ever going to be convicted in an impeachment deal. AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #13
Ironic you mentioned the name Thomas in your elegy. watoos Oct 2018 #16
My "elegy"...wait What? Do you know what an elegy is? I'm not poetic. AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #30
Agreed Rebl2 Oct 2018 #17
The same reason they screamed Foster, Benghazi etc. denbot Oct 2018 #22
to get the truth out there JI7 Oct 2018 #39
Since the FBI investigation into BK was aborted by trump.. it may Cha Oct 2018 #41
OR...file charges in the jurisdiction... AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #44
Make his life a living hell Butterflylady Oct 2018 #21
Exactly, Butterflylady! Like he's done to others. Cha Oct 2018 #42
K&R Scurrilous Oct 2018 #33
I said it before: Make his investigation seem like Benghazi was a cake walk ProudLib72 Oct 2018 #34
I hope the investigation includes the cover-up. ooky Oct 2018 #36
Yes, Dems will have will Shite to investigate while Cha Oct 2018 #37
I call ... BULLPUCKY !! flying-skeleton Oct 2018 #43

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
1. I kind of wish they would stop saying this so much
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 05:22 PM
Oct 2018

That just gets the deplorables more fired up to get out like the dutiful army they are and make sure they protect their tribal leaders.

W_HAMILTON

(7,867 posts)
3. Screw that.
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 05:34 PM
Oct 2018

Stop worrying about what "motivates" the deplorables -- they are going to vote regardless.

We need to start worrying about what motivates OUR voters -- we outnumber them and all we have to do is get out the vote.

Ted Lieu is certainly a motivator for OUR side.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
9. And I kinda wish people would stop worrying about what the deplorables thing
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 07:12 PM
Oct 2018

Last edited Mon Oct 8, 2018, 07:23 AM - Edit history (1)

They are a MINORITY. WE are the majority. Start acting like it. Stop getting the shivers every time they jump. Ignore them. Focus on OUR game. WE are the strong ones, Act like it.

Lonestarblue

(9,996 posts)
11. Sometimes the majority is not enough.
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 07:31 PM
Oct 2018

NC had roughly equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats voting in the last election, yet 13 Republicans won state House seats to 10 Democrats. Democrats must vote in overwhelming numbers to win. I sure hope we finally have the numbers this year.

denbot

(9,899 posts)
23. We were attacked by a foreign power.
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 08:09 PM
Oct 2018

All that followed was due to Russian interference in our election.

Pick a side, or stay on the sidelines.

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
24. That wasn't what I was commenting on
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 08:12 PM
Oct 2018

The OP is about Ted Lieu saying if Dems get the house they will investigate everything Kavanaugh. That was what I responded to not Russian hacking.

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
25. And again this assholishness of people telling others you better think like me or sit it out
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 08:15 PM
Oct 2018

is really a great rallying cry to get people involved.

I hope you take that out canvassing with you. I'm sure you'll win over a lot of people.

YessirAtsaFact

(2,064 posts)
2. There are a whole lot of suburban white college educated women this resonates with
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 05:29 PM
Oct 2018

These are people who used to be reliably republican.

Not any more.

That kind of rhetoric may not be helpful in the Tennessee senate race, but it is likely to pick up a few house districts, like VA-7 that have been red, but have a large suburban component.

donkeypoofed

(2,187 posts)
5. Kava-naughty needs to know what's coming !
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 06:46 PM
Oct 2018

Way to tune him in, Ted. If I were Kavaugh I wouldn't even bother unpacking boxes in the new office!

elocs

(22,578 posts)
7. "When" So it's a done deal?
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 06:59 PM
Oct 2018

Well, if the Left is not motivated enough to get it done this time I don't see it happening anytime soon.

bucolic_frolic

(43,169 posts)
8. They should investigate McConnell too
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 07:05 PM
Oct 2018

Stolen seat, hidden papers on a nominee ... this has been as crooked as it gets

Rebl2

(13,510 posts)
18. I am beginning
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 07:51 PM
Oct 2018

to believe many R.’s are purposely trying to destroy/break the Constitution under the direction of Putin.

 

AncientGeezer

(2,146 posts)
32. What part of the Constitution did turtle break...
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 08:36 PM
Oct 2018

America is fine...we are stronger than 1 dumb ass Trumpanzee

Cha

(297,249 posts)
40. I don't think "America is fine".. it's more than just
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 01:43 AM
Oct 2018

trump.. it's the Russians who helped him steal the election and now the scotus that will be calling the shots. Not to mention trump's doormats in the senate and the house.

We Have to Win in November.. then maybe we can see about being on the road to "fine".

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
26. I bet Mueller is and that's why none of the republicans care if Trump fires Rosenstein
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 08:18 PM
Oct 2018

That's why no passing legislation to protect the investigation. All of those dirty republicans would benefit if that investigation got shut down.

 

AncientGeezer

(2,146 posts)
13. To what end...? Not ever going to be convicted in an impeachment deal.
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 07:40 PM
Oct 2018

Kav isn't going anywhere.
We've been after Thomas for his entire term..and well... he's still there.

Cha

(297,249 posts)
41. Since the FBI investigation into BK was aborted by trump.. it may
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 01:51 AM
Oct 2018

help his victims get more justice.. by seeing him investigated further.. and he's done more criminality that needs to be heard.. like perjury.. not just about his attempted rape of Dr Ford.

I want to see him investigated by the Dems.

 

AncientGeezer

(2,146 posts)
44. OR...file charges in the jurisdiction...
Thu Oct 11, 2018, 04:32 PM
Oct 2018

Why not file a compliant in Maryland where LE can investigate and PROSECUTE and open this up fully?

I think we both know why...I know why.

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
34. I said it before: Make his investigation seem like Benghazi was a cake walk
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 10:34 PM
Oct 2018

I want him exasperated. I want him crying. I want him to resign in shame.

FWIW: I was going to post something about how I wanted Dem senators to announce this for motivational purposes.

flying-skeleton

(697 posts)
43. I call ... BULLPUCKY !!
Mon Oct 8, 2018, 02:04 AM
Oct 2018

Since when did Democrats grow a spine?

Signed
A Long Time Democrat speaking from Experience !!

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