Ok, folks, let's call a spade a spade

[HeiressofBickworth]

What's going on in congress right now is nothing less than a revolution. It started some time ago when republican state houses gerrymandered districts to be safe for only republicans. The result is the "soft" revolution going on now. Their goal is to disrupt, destroy and dismantle every government department or policy that doesn't fit their particularly narrow view of the world. They are fueled by many factors: racial hatred, religious hatred, social status hatred. Note that the one connecting thought is "hatred". I have for some time thought that the republican party offered a haven for bigots, zealots, and people angry with their own lives. This ultra-right wing of a right wing party has some political power and they now are able to openly exercise their demons and cause pain to others. Since it is my belief that their adherence to their party is a manifestation of psychological illnesses, I don't believe there is anything we can do to persuade them to be responsible citizens or humanitarians. So what do we do in response to this revolution?

[upaloopa]

1. let them rot

[Avalux]

2. Find a way around them, outmaneuver them. n/t

[2naSalit]

3. All of

the above but in rational sequence... how about we start by using our rules of law to remove them from office, prosecute and detain them?

I was reading about the penalties and legal recourse for violation of oath of office. It could be a class action and/or many of us who are directly affected by the shut down and other offenses can sue them if we have "standing" in the eyes of the court. I think most of us qualify on that point...

[KoKo]

4. ELECT MORE "BLUE DOG DEMS" They will Save Us!

(Sorry this is just Sarcasm) Reaction to some who have suggested that we didn't elect enough of them today in some posts.