Nancy Pelosi appreciation thread

[DemocratSinceBirth]

[underpants]

1. 😁

[Eliot Rosewater]

2. When I think of how great she is, how strong she is, I think of how

even greater Hillary would have been as president.

Or equally so.

Nancy is a true American hero and it took some of us a while to figure it out.

[olegramps]

50. A 110 lb women just kicked the shit out of the pseudo-macho blob. Pictures at 11:00.

[George II]

71. And there are some who didn't want her as Speaker. Could anyone else have done this?

Extra bonus - trump was destroyed by a WOMAN!! And OLDER woman!!!

[brush]

95. She's showing how it's done and paving the way for a woman president.

[Dawson Leery]

3. Trump got smacked...

...and doesn't know how to respond.

This is the first time he does not have anyone to bail him out.

[marylandblue]

4. Don't underestimate grandmas!

[canetoad]

5. He's just been Pelosied

Definition: Reduced to an incoherent, babbling state of total ineffectiveness.

[calimary]

38. She's a bird! She's a plane! She's a VERB!

MAN has donald ever been Pelosied! I tell ya - a grandma who's successfully raised FIVE kids of her own KNOWS how to deal with a bratty, spoiled, tantrum-throwing five-year-old. Even if he LOOKS like a 70-something grownup.

She's BIGGER than you, donald. And now EVERYBODY knows it. Hopefully, the jerks on the House of Reps who only yowled for change for the mere sake of "change." I hope they've finally seen the error of their ways and how just plain shitty and stupid their "thinking" was.

[llmart]

53. Do you remember that Virginia Slims slogan from way back?

"Never underestimate the power of a woman."

[calimary]

115. Sure do. That's the mistake donald made.

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He sees women as toys, to be shown off, manipulated, used, grabbed, fucked, and thrown away.

He has never faced as capable an opponent as Nancy Pelosi. He has no idea whatsoever how to deal with her. He thought she’d get rolled like all the rest of ‘em have. He assumed he could bully her and she’d cave. He couldn’t be more wrong. She’s not like ANY opponent he’s ever gone up against. She’s not afraid of him. And she has no reason to be. She owns his ass. I think it was Neera Tanden tonight who called her President Pelosi, the one who’s REALLY running things.

On edit - I looked back over a photo I took of the TV because I didn't have a notebook handy. It was yesterday evening when Neera Tanden was one of the talking heads. But it was a graphic of a Politico article whose headline was: 'All for nothing': Trump's wall retreat bewilders allies when an excerpt from the article was highlighted: "President Nancy Pelosi, she runs the country now."

And to that I can only say "ABSO-FREAKIN'-LUTELY!" Immediately followed by "IF ONLY!!!" (I'm with Her!)

[BlancheSplanchnik]

120. Love! 💗

Go Nancy! Pelosi the hell out of mcturtle, too!

[Doitnow]

70. Age brings wisdom to most people.

[stuffmatters]

67. Yeeees! And the whole worthless, heartless GOP got Pelosied,exposed in her brilliant doublebind.

The ads against everyone of these GOP incumbents who supported the sadistic moron in the White House write themselves.

[Politicub]

73. Then being sent to stand in the corner

[ismnotwasm]

6. K&R

[book_worm]

7. My kind of Democrat

[Sugar Smack]

8. Nancy Pelosi is a force of nature. She has my appreciation & highest regards.

[DinahMoeHum]

9. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

[Downtown Hound]

10. Thank you Madame Speaker.

[ehrnst]

11. Getting the damn job done is what we need right now at this point in history.

She delivered!

[Mabel]

12. You're the best Madam Speaker!!!!!

[lunamagica]

13. I'm so proud of you, Madam speaker

[sarge43]

14. Thank you, ma'am

[SunSeeker]

15. K & R

[northoftheborder]

16. Just discovered this emoji - thanks for use above!

[BigmanPigman]

17. Thank you Speaker Pelosi!

[BobTheSubgenius]

18. I'll leave the compliment to her with Stephen Colbert.

Congratulations, Neuterin' Nancy!

[volstork]

19. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

You make us so proud!

[scheming daemons]

20. K&R

[SWBTATTReg]

35. Oh this is GREAT!! I chuckled at this immediately!!! Thanks for posting! nt

[NCjack]

36. Cop: Sir, would you like to file an assault complaint?

Trump: No! The next time could be worse.

[lovemydogs]

46. i laughed so hard over this. thanx

[llmart]

55. Oh my, that's perfect!

[Hermit-The-Prog]

85. even worse, she didn't leave a mark on him

She eviscerated him without leaving anything but the husk behind.

[Aristus]

21. For me, it's less appreciation, and more adoration...

[BumRushDaShow]

22. Stand!

[Jarqui]

23. Some reactions

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[IronLionZion]

24. I am so glad she's on our side

I pity the fool who goes against her. Like a boss!

[UniteFightBack]

25. Never did I waiver in my support. I can say that will a clean conscience. nt

[calimary]

39. So can I, UniteFightBack.

Was there REALLY - ANY doubt that she should be Speaker? Seriously? I never had any.

It takes A WOMAN.

[NBachers]

57. Those who supported her all along have been vindicated, as we knew we would be.

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The Master , actually Madame Problem Solver

I am proud to claim Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as my representative!

[Volaris]

60. I think the appropriate title you're looking for is Madame lol

[NBachers]

66. Okay, I think you're right. I will remove Mistress and edit in Madame. Thanks!

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[Volaris]

88. I know what you were going for, though

[NBachers]

93. Just ask sub-Don

[irisblue]

122. An image I never want to have again.

She Pelosied him, bigly

[meow2u3]

26. Final #TrumpShutdown score

Speaker Badass 1, Dotard 0.

WTG, Speaker Pelosi!

[Lunabell]

27. Trump folded like a cheap deck chair.

Madam Speaker has nothing but respect from me.

[Hangdog Slim]

28. Favorite meme of all time

My favorite meme, which I saw here on DU though unfortunately I can't give attribution, read something like: He (Trump) doesn't know he's talking to Nancy D'Alessandro from Baltimore, he thinks he's talking to some wine country tofu eater! As a native Marylander, I must say I loved that and love Nancy a whole lot. I gained even more respect for the greatest House Speaker ever!

[calimary]

48. Welcome to DU, Hangdog Slim!

And even if she WAS merely a wine country tofu eater, she'd STILL have beaten him. AND served him as HER main course for lunch. Hell, she ate him for BREAKFAST, having had him rotated on a spit. It's like Mohammed Ali versus a garden slug.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

98. "Float like a butterfly,

Sting like a bee.
Your hands can't hit
What your eyes can't see !"

[NBachers]

59. Nice name, Hangdog! Welcome!!

[EffieBlack]

79. I remember that one - it's my favorite, too!

Welcome to DU!

[pdsimdars]

29. Is it a coincidence that "Justice" is depicted as a lady???

[samnsara]

30. I wonder what all the anti nancy peeps are thinking 'bout now....

[calimary]

49. Truly! How DOES that crow taste, anyway?

[EffieBlack]

89. Tim Ryan's relieved he got out of her way in time ...

[Volaris]

90. 'when will Nancy give us our balls back?'

[gademocrat7]

31. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi

For putting the needs of our country first.

[Cousin Dupree]

32. Mistress Nancy, you know how to tame the toddler!

[oasis]

33. ImWithHer!

[mcar]

34. Most effective SoH in generations!

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

37. K & R

[lovemydogs]

40. I knew we needed her as Speaker

She was the only one who could play a better game and bring fat brat to his knees

[nightwing1240]

41. Thank you Madame Speaker!

To those that doubted Nancy, I hope your dose of crow tastes really good

[pazzyanne]

42. I have always been a big fan of Nancy Pelosi,

even greater respect for her today. Keep up the great work, Madam Speaker. You do your nation proud.

[BadgerMom]

43. So proud of her leadership.

What a boss.

[MaryMagdaline]

44. Thank you, Madame Speaker for standing up for Constitution and for saving Social Security in 2005

I owe you my life! (retirement)

[lapucelle]

45. K and R

[LAS14]

47. "I know a tantrum when I see one," is my favorite comment of hers.

It's better with the whole statement, "As a mother of 6 and a grandmother of 15...."

[calimary]

51. A mother of five wouldn't miss that one.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

99. Yes - my favorite too - Grandmas can be no nonsense badasses.

[Va Lefty]

52. Thank you Madam Speaker!

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[Paladin]

54. Get 'em, Madam Speaker! Black Flag time---no prisoners! (nt)

[nolabear]

56. "Miss Nancy is not going to give you that wall!"

[wryter2000]

58. She's the best

And pffffft to all the doubters who insisted we needed "new blood."

[berni_mccoy]

61. Hear! Hear!

[workinclasszero]

62. I knew she would be the only right one to be Speaker in the age of tRump!

WTG Madam Speaker!

[ffr]

63. Nancy: Suck it, tRump!

[peggysue2]

64. Now everyone knows or should know why . . .

Republicans went to such lengths to demonize Nancy Pelosi during the 2018 midterms. Yes, it was partly her gender but more than that:

They Knew What She Could Do

Because they'd watched her in action before. All those arguments about 'fresh faces and new blood' should fall away because when you're fighting for national survival you want the best general on the field, not a novice.

Nancy Pelosi has proven her mettle, once again.

[elmac]

65. Leader of the pack

[BlueJac]

68. Madam Speaker...

you are awesome, Thank you!

[Mrs. Overall]

69. K & R

[Politicub]

72. I am in awe!

Pelosi is amazing!

[Prof.Higgins]

74. Can't forget MSM dumbasses in Nov. hyping "serious challenge" to Pelosi as SOTUS. n/t

[bluescribbler]

75. She's badass

She's playing chess while he's playing tic-tac-toe.

[4TheArts]

76. Thank you Madam Speaker! n/t

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

77. If you ever need a kidney Nancy...

Call the Crutch.

[Thekaspervote]

78. Madam speaker... America thanks you from the bottom of our hearts

[aikoaiko]

80. She's doing great and I'm in impressed.

[NRaleighLiberal]

81. Kick, rec, BRAVO!

[2naSalit]

82. Oh hell yeah!

[Leith]

83. I'm glad she's on our side

She's a force to be reckoned with.

[Nevermypresident]

84. For the 1st time in over 2 years, I actually breathed a little today, thanks to Speaker Pelosi

(and...Schumer and her Democrat colleagues). Through her leadership, THEY HELD THE LINE.

We all know that tomorrow will bring more battles, but I'm relishing this victory of Pelosi's.

[tavernier]

86. Scrolling up through the replies,

I see a few names missing that lately seem to be on every “but what about” post.

[bluestarone]

87. AWESOME job

Madam Speaker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shenmue]

91. Yay

[Honeycombe8]

92. Pelosi and Schumer both handled this like the experts they are. Phew! Can we be happy now?

YES....WE....CAN!

[patphil]

94. Trump thought he was tough

Well, that's just one more Trump myth shredded. He knows nothing of political power. On the other hand, Nancy Pelosi is well acquainted with true political power, and knows how to wield it.
Even Mitch got schooled but the Schumer/Pelosi combo. Go team!

Pat Phillips

[Eliot Rosewater]

96. Experience is what we are seeing with this AWESOME woman!

[Talitha]

97. Madame Speaker, YOU ROCK!!!!

[Chemisse]

100. Finally a strong Dem has put Trump in his place, most decisively.

And it's so delightful that it is a tiny, elderly woman, who is smart, savvy, and has nerves of steel.

[lordsummerisle]

101. K&R

Kinda surprised there are only a couple hundred recs on this...

[Devil Child]

102. I'm impressed with Rep. Pelosi's skills

Specifically, her skill in outmaneuvering Trump with the shut down fiasco.

Bravo!!!!

[jcgoldie]

103. "Nancy Pelosi... or as I call her, Nancy"

... More like you should call her "Mama" cause she just whupped your ass.

[Enoki33]

105. Madam Speaker has confirmed my belief that the world would be

a much better place if women ran it.

[yellowdogintexas]

106. Madame Speaker, your predecessor Jim Wright would be so proud!

Even prouder than he was when you were elected Speaker in 2006 and he was very proud then!

[argyl]

107. Simply the best. Bravo, Madam Speaker.

I'll have to confess, although I was all for Ms. Pelosi becoming Speaker of the House once again I didn't think it would make that much difference if someone else had gotten the gavel.

Was I ever thankfully wrong! Talk about an iron fist in a velvet glove. She was perfect. Trump got nothing. Not so much as a fig leaf.

She kicked his flabby ass, didn't break a sweat, and looked like a million bucks doing it.

Class totally rolls trash.

I'm in awe.

[Olafjoy]

108. Schiacciato

That means ‘crushed’ in Italian.
Never f#%k with the Italian nonna. Never.

[live love laugh]

109. Nancy Pelosi rocks--Donald couldn't accept that she could

actually stop him from blabbering incessantly in front of an audience and camera. Of course now we have to listen to him blabber in the SOTU but he paid dearly for it.

[denbot]

110. K&R n/t

[VOX]

111. Thank you so much, Madam Speaker!

I may have posted in this thread already, but thanking her twice feels appropriate.

[Gothmog]

112. Thank you speaker Pelosi

[seta1950]

113. It's time

It’s time for women to teach men like donald, how things are done.

[Greybnk48]

114. I never doubted her abilities for a nanosecond!

She's amazingly tough and effective and always has been. A brilliant thinker and strategist!

[Demovictory9]

116. ..

[byronius]

117. The. Best.

[Tarheel_Dem]

118. K&R!

[The Wielding Truth]

119. Keep up the good work, Mme. Speaker.

[kairos12]

121. She is the Prez.

[Pepsidog]

123. Well done Nancy. Keep it up. If all goes well, maybe Pres. Pelosi before 2020

[recovering_democrat]

124. Madam Speaker

A lot of people need to start calling her this title as that is not only official but THAT'S WHO SHE IS.

We should all appreciate what she's done and is still doing. THANK YOU

[jimlup]

125. Got to talk to her in person f

Lucky me! It was way back in '91. I was at a town hall in her district. To this day, I appreciate her thoughtful and serious answer to my question which was about George Bush and the possibility of nuclear weapons in Iraq.

[CatMor]

126. She's the very best!!

[stonecutter357]

127. K&R

[Demovictory9]

128. ..

Link to tweet

[oberliner]

129. She is the best

[Fyrefox]

130. Bravo!

She gives us hope that we can begin to turn things around!

[Awsi Dooger]

131. Best combination would be Nancy making decisions but an innocuous male fronted as our leader

That was my position leading to November and I'm not backing down from it. Only fools ping pong their opinions based on recent results. That has no foundational backbone whatsoever. It is the same reason I want a charismatic nominee while trying to oust an incumbent, and am worried that Kamala Harris does not qualify. Of course, if Trump remains at this approval rating it won't matter if Harris qualifies, but that ongoing 37% approval is not likely.

I am convinced we lose seats with Pelosi as House speaker. I saw all the Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis ads here in Florida, using Pelosi to motivate Republicans. Consequently we lost two of the most important races in the country by razor margin, with an incredibly energized Republican turnout that reached 36% of the electorate aged 65+ compared to 25% in that category in 2014.

It is remarkably foolish to look at what Pelosi is doing now without understanding the net seats we may be losing with a powerful female and such a well known polarizing figure atop our party. Misogyny is very real, and actually under reported. Just because we won 40ish seats doesn't mean it couldn't have been 45+. We never fully maximize those avalanche midterms, like the GOP did in 1994 and 2010 and 2014.

I want both...a leader who blends and doesn't cost us seats in November, but also can make decisions like Nancy Pelosi is capable of. That is the type of person we should be trying to identify among our ranks. Obviously it is not possible at this stage to demote Pelosi leading to November but then allow her to make all the calls come January. It was wishful thinking on my part but I am always trying to maximize on situational terms.