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yellow dahlia

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72. Do you really think Ali Velshi doesn't have his eyes open,

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:53 PM

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and doesn't know what Democrats are doing. He is one of the hardest working people in journalism? Ali Velshi is a perfect example of someone I describe as intellectually rigorous.

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Excellent takedown of Velshi's "WTF are the Dems!!11" rant yesterday [View all] mcar Sunday OP

Yes, I'm sick of hearing this blamed on the Democrats. The Republicans own this mess. Walleye Sunday #1

It's the usual "Dems suck" pile on mcar Sunday #2

A clueless pile-on... clearly. Oopsie Daisy Sunday #37

And the calls for everyone to emulate Newsom. sheshe2 Sunday #69

Really! Or Gov JB Pritzker... They're Cha Sunday #82

There's a lot of work being done in the trenches that is not about giving speeches MadameButterfly Monday #100

You are so right, Cha. sheshe2 Monday #107

It reminds me, sometimes, of how children try to taunt their classmates into a fist fight * Oopsie Daisy Monday #91

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I am also tired of hearing about Democrats not doing anything LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #59

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key poozwah Monday #98

What I want to see is a Democratic Project 2026/2028 and every Democratic official including from states on a Silent Type Sunday #3

Project 2029 Lucky Luciano Sunday #13

Thanks for posting this.n/t marked50 Sunday #4

Watched live malaise Sunday #5

Except he didn't, as shown in my OP mcar Sunday #6

There are Dems doing some great stuff but they malaise Sunday #9

You are correct. yellow dahlia Sunday #53

Did you even read the OP? nilram Sunday #67

Funny though, Ali wants to talk with her further. sheshe2 Sunday #71

This is beautiful. It's what sets us apart. EOM Grown2Hate Sunday #85

The Dem Leaders Are Doing Great Work, Too.. as Cha Sunday #78

No, he didn't nail it. He should have looked himself in the mirror and blamed himself pnwmom Sunday #20

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No. Ariella Elm Nailed It. Cha Sunday #30

I agree-Ariella Elm did nail it LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #60

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He absolutely did! yellow dahlia Sunday #58

Well said. Thank you for posting this. GoCubsGo Sunday #7

You are welcome mcar Sunday #8

I don't recall Velshi saying Democratic leaders are doing nothing. democrank Sunday #10

21%. And that says it all. KPN Sunday #21

Of course Velshi left out important facts SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #11

Exactly. That's what I Cha Sunday #15

he seems to do this a lot Skittles Sunday #49

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What important facts did she leave out? SocialDemocrat61 Monday #124

Wow! Sounds like they are doing a lot... lame54 Sunday #12

Media is stuck in their Dems suck mcar Sunday #18

And they have followers. sheshe2 Sunday #38

And of course the media are full of Jake Tappers. tblue37 Tuesday #134

Yep, there is that too. sheshe2 Tuesday #135

Well... it's not just "the media". There are a lot of random anonymous people "online" who post shit about Democrats... Oopsie Daisy Sunday #41

Yep mcar Sunday #50

I also agree LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #61

And, they fail to report what the Democrats are actually doing. GoCubsGo Sunday #43

Exactly right DeeDeeNY Monday #95

There's got to be JustAnotherGen Monday #104

You gotta wonder mcar Monday #111

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THANK YOU. Strongly worded emotional pearl clutching punching down rants blaming Democrats betsuni Sunday #14

Thank you, and Amen to Ariella. I've admired Ali, but this was the worst thing he's ever done. I clicked off after his ancianita Sunday #16

Considering the fact that the White House Press Corp vanlassie Sunday #33

This! mcar Sunday #34

BOOM! sheshe2 Sunday #35

How many times did they yell questions at Joe as left the room? Swede Sunday #44

Absolutely!! MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #83

Excellent Advice, vanlassie! Cha Sunday #84

Well and truly said. (nt) Paladin Monday #97

Mahalo So Much for Ariella Elm's💙 Cha Sunday #17

First of all - yellow dahlia Sunday #55

Yeah, I know all t about the OK for "Criticism" Cha Sunday #68

Do you really think Ali Velshi doesn't have his eyes open, yellow dahlia Sunday #72

100%! Kath2 Wednesday #139

Mahalo, Kath! Cha Thursday #140

Cha! Kath2 Thursday #141

Mahalo, Kath and PEACE to You! Cha Thursday #142

Purity tests and counteracting every single thing comprising the NoMoreRepugs Sunday #19

None of that shit matters Hornedfrog2000 Sunday #22

You're Wrong... It Matters... it all Adds up to Cha Sunday #26

Velshi is absolutely identifying the Dems who are working to save Democracy. yellow dahlia Sunday #57

NO. you're NOT convincing. Cha Sunday #70

Hear! Hear! Mblaze Sunday #23

he replied Celerity Sunday #24

Good for him mcar Sunday #29

This. progressoid Sunday #75

The wrong take. deepblue Sunday #25

Democrats need to start demanding that people pay attention to them. ihaveaquestion Sunday #28

"Dems aren't doing enough" is the latest corporate media effort to drive down voter enthusiasm on the left. sop Sunday #27

Same old, same old mcar Sunday #31

It sounds to me like the Dems need to learn Buddyzbuddy Sunday #32

Shocking how everybody knows press doesn't positively cover Democrats yet automatically assume the worst, betsuni Sunday #36

Preach it, sister. sheshe2 Sunday #40

Exactly. It is very stupid of the "press" and incredibly lazy. Nixie Sunday #80

Never heard of Ariella Elm. I may have to dig into Emile Sunday #39

I only took a brief look see, Emile. sheshe2 Monday #87

I do believe the Democratic party is doing everything they can while still playing by the book ImNotGod Sunday #42

Well, look at this...Ari wants to talk with Ariella! sheshe2 Sunday #45

You think she'll go on his show? Emile Sunday #46

That would be great! sheshe2 Sunday #47

I posted this in another thread. I am so fucking sick of the Dem bashing maxrandb Sunday #48

I want to rec this 1000 times! mcar Sunday #51

Yes! betsuni Sunday #54

This is the party of Keepthesoulalive Sunday #56

BEAUTIFUL RANT!! Cha Sunday #74

Right there with you! MorbidButterflyTat Monday #86

Awesome rant! radical noodle Monday #110

This should be an OP, Max. sheshe2 Tuesday #136

Ali made frank and good points. I certainly wouldn't exactly call this a KPN Sunday #52

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #62

They get attacked for "doing nothing" mcar Sunday #65

Fantastic! Cirsium Sunday #63

Repetition is the key! ybbor Sunday #64

I agree mcar Sunday #66

I am impressed... GiqueCee Sunday #73

Yes, I just posted about this on another topic Dem4life1970 Sunday #76

Velshi just doesn't realize that everything is Sneederbunk Sunday #77

Democrats aren't slaves!!! I read comments here that makes it seem like Democrats LeftInTX Sunday #79

Politician/Activist confusion. betsuni Monday #90

K & R DoBW Sunday #81

Brava! Have no idea who this lady is but she is making great points. Thank you for posting question everything Monday #88

I don't either, but I think she may be an activist! LeftInTX Monday #89

It's interesting and amusing to see which people are complaining and whining the loudest online... Oopsie Daisy Monday #92

Thank you, thank you, thank you. oasis Monday #93

Here is an example of "ignoring" what Democrats "are doing" right here on DU BumRushDaShow Monday #94

This is spot on, BRDS. Thank you. mcar Monday #99

It's always "the framing" BumRushDaShow Monday #102

This is one of the reasons I despair when fellow Democrats mcar Monday #103

You have been watching BumRushDaShow Monday #105

Ariella Elm, to start with: Chemical Bill Monday #96

Yet, not a single person that has taken the oath of office to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign Hotler Monday #101

I'm sick of the bullshit about Democratic weakness, being missing in action, doing nothing.... Martin68 Monday #106

"Where's the Fourth Estate?" mjvpi Monday #108

Step aside, STEP ASIDE! Are you crazy? Where can I find another cushy job that pays me this well and offers me... usaf-vet Monday #109

Concern troll Velshi needs to take a seat. lapucelle Monday #112

Velshi needs to take responsibility and apologize for his part in helping Trump. lapucelle Monday #113

He is so full of shite mcar Monday #114

No It Does NOT. That's his Cha Monday #126

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No. She is not. Ariella expressed a strong point view, and then backed it up with example(s) stopdiggin Monday #123

No, Ariella Elm Is NOT the one "in denial" Cha Monday #128

I am pretty politically aware angrychair Monday #122

We need to challenge the media to report on these things mcar Monday #125

Well, if some lady named Ariella Elm says so, I guess that settles it. NT Midwestern Democrat Monday #127

Kick because of I'm a huge fan of Cha Tuesday #129

Kick because I can. Cha Tuesday #130

Who is this person and why should we put any credence in what they say? Hellbound Hellhound Tuesday #131

What's constructive about "Dems suck?" mcar Tuesday #132

I agree with you in principle. Hellbound Hellhound Tuesday #133

I appreciate your response, but I'm a bit confused mcar Tuesday #137

Alright, let's get into the nitty gritty of it. Hellbound Hellhound Tuesday #138