House Democrats plan to troll Trump at big speech

[DonViejo]

Lawmakers are inviting 'Dreamers,' Muslim-Americans and others to his joint address before Congress on Tuesday.

By HEATHER CAYGLE 02/25/17 07:32 AM EST

House Democrats are seizing on President Donald Trump’s first major speech to Congress Tuesday as an opportunity to troll the new president in prime time.

Many of the same Democrats who boycotted Trump’s inauguration are choosing not to skip his first address to Congress as president, instead opting to bring guests directly affected by the administration’s controversial policies on immigration and refugees and Republican attempts to repeal Obamacare.

“It’s my hope that gallery is going to look like America,” said Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), who is leading an effort to have his colleagues bring diverse guests Tuesday and will be joined by Rhode Island Dr. Ehsun Mirza, a Muslim-American born in Pakistan. “It’s another reminder to the president that he’s not the arbiter of patriotism.”

The effort is designed to put a human face on Trump’s immigration and refugee policies — and perhaps steal a bit of the spotlight from the president's big speech. Though it's unlikely to resonate much beyond Tuesday night, members said doing something is better than nothing.

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[samnsara]

1. he will just view his large audience...

..as proof ppl love adore and support him! BOYCOTT it!

[Kilgore]

2. You nailed it!

[randr]

3. They all need to yell "LIAR" and walk out

[C_U_L8R]

5. Ten points for 'pussygrabber'

[JudyM]

9. Or keep yelling "Liar!" Whenever he lies.

[vlyons]

4. I want to see lots of hijabs

and men with turbans and beards, Jews with prayer caps, black muslims with prayer caps, saris, and Muslims in military uniforms.

[Buckeyeblue]

6. Is there a historical precedent

For a mass protest at the SOTU? I still think a silent, polite protest is the best course of action.

While the idea of turning their backs or walking out is apoealing, I think it becomes a distraction. It also gives him an excuse not to talk about policy. And I think they'll be ready.

If they turn their backs, he'll say, "yes, turn your back on me. Just like you have the American workers"

Same thing with walking out: "There they go folks. Walking out on me the way they have walked out on you..."

Now yelling liar....there might be appeal in that. Getting him rattled and watching him melt down might not be a bad idea.

[femmocrat]

7. That is more dignified than yelling at him.

If they just sit or stand there silently, with no clapping, that will send him a message, too. He lives for adulation.

He will probably be sweating bullets.... maybe his orange coating will melt.

[lostnfound]

8. They should all bring those little Russian flags, too. Nt