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Chemical Bill

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96. Ariella Elm, to start with:

Mon Sep 1, 2025, 08:16 AM

Sep 1

Ali specifically took "Democratic leadership" to task.
So when you say he misses what individual senators (Van Hollen), reps (McGovern), or voters are doing, you are not arguing with him.

And to anyone saying that this suppress Democratic voters: Republicans are suppressing Democratic voters. They have been since at least the 2000 election (50,000+ in Florida alone that year). Crosscheck purged millions, and repugs concentrated on swing states this past election, purging close to 4 million.

Yes, corporate media is working hard against us, with the exception of a few people on MSNBC and online.

Yes, Republicans are fighting really dirty.

Ok, there are some initiatives that Democratic leadership are doing.

Is it working? No, so we all need to do more. Including the DNC, Schumer, and Jefferies. We don't get a participation prize in this contest.

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Excellent takedown of Velshi's "WTF are the Dems!!11" rant yesterday [View all] mcar Aug 31 OP

Yes, I'm sick of hearing this blamed on the Democrats. The Republicans own this mess. Walleye Aug 31 #1

It's the usual "Dems suck" pile on mcar Aug 31 #2

A clueless pile-on... clearly. Oopsie Daisy Aug 31 #37

And the calls for everyone to emulate Newsom. sheshe2 Aug 31 #69

Really! Or Gov JB Pritzker... They're Cha Aug 31 #82

There's a lot of work being done in the trenches that is not about giving speeches MadameButterfly Sep 1 #100

You are so right, Cha. sheshe2 Sep 1 #107

It reminds me, sometimes, of how children try to taunt their classmates into a fist fight * Oopsie Daisy Sep 1 #91

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I am also tired of hearing about Democrats not doing anything LetMyPeopleVote Aug 31 #59

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key poozwah Sep 1 #98

What I want to see is a Democratic Project 2026/2028 and every Democratic official including from states on a Silent Type Aug 31 #3

Project 2029 Lucky Luciano Aug 31 #13

Thanks for posting this.n/t marked50 Aug 31 #4

Watched live malaise Aug 31 #5

Except he didn't, as shown in my OP mcar Aug 31 #6

There are Dems doing some great stuff but they malaise Aug 31 #9

You are correct. yellow dahlia Aug 31 #53

Did you even read the OP? nilram Aug 31 #67

Funny though, Ali wants to talk with her further. sheshe2 Aug 31 #71

This is beautiful. It's what sets us apart. EOM Grown2Hate Aug 31 #85

The Dem Leaders Are Doing Great Work, Too.. as Cha Aug 31 #78

No, he didn't nail it. He should have looked himself in the mirror and blamed himself pnwmom Aug 31 #20

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No. Ariella Elm Nailed It. Cha Aug 31 #30

I agree-Ariella Elm did nail it LetMyPeopleVote Aug 31 #60

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He absolutely did! yellow dahlia Aug 31 #58

Well said. Thank you for posting this. GoCubsGo Aug 31 #7

You are welcome mcar Aug 31 #8

I don't recall Velshi saying Democratic leaders are doing nothing. democrank Aug 31 #10

21%. And that says it all. KPN Aug 31 #21

Of course Velshi left out important facts SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #11

Exactly. That's what I Cha Aug 31 #15

he seems to do this a lot Skittles Aug 31 #49

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What important facts did she leave out? SocialDemocrat61 Sep 1 #124

Wow! Sounds like they are doing a lot... lame54 Aug 31 #12

Media is stuck in their Dems suck mcar Aug 31 #18

And they have followers. sheshe2 Aug 31 #38

And of course the media are full of Jake Tappers. tblue37 Sep 2 #134

Yep, there is that too. sheshe2 Sep 2 #135

Well... it's not just "the media". There are a lot of random anonymous people "online" who post shit about Democrats... Oopsie Daisy Aug 31 #41

Yep mcar Aug 31 #50

I also agree LetMyPeopleVote Aug 31 #61

And, they fail to report what the Democrats are actually doing. GoCubsGo Aug 31 #43

Exactly right DeeDeeNY Sep 1 #95

There's got to be JustAnotherGen Sep 1 #104

You gotta wonder mcar Sep 1 #111

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THANK YOU. Strongly worded emotional pearl clutching punching down rants blaming Democrats betsuni Aug 31 #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 Aug 31 #16

Considering the fact that the White House Press Corp vanlassie Aug 31 #33

This! mcar Aug 31 #34

BOOM! sheshe2 Aug 31 #35

How many times did they yell questions at Joe as left the room? Swede Aug 31 #44

Absolutely!! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 31 #83

Excellent Advice, vanlassie! Cha Aug 31 #84

Well and truly said. (nt) Paladin Sep 1 #97

Mahalo So Much for Ariella Elm's💙 Cha Aug 31 #17

First of all - yellow dahlia Aug 31 #55

Yeah, I know all t about the OK for "Criticism" Cha Aug 31 #68

Do you really think Ali Velshi doesn't have his eyes open, yellow dahlia Aug 31 #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 Aug 31 #19

None of that shit matters Hornedfrog2000 Aug 31 #22

You're Wrong... It Matters... it all Adds up to Cha Aug 31 #26

Velshi is absolutely identifying the Dems who are working to save Democracy. yellow dahlia Aug 31 #57

NO. you're NOT convincing. Cha Aug 31 #70

Hear! Hear! Mblaze Aug 31 #23

he replied Celerity Aug 31 #24

Good for him mcar Aug 31 #29

This. progressoid Aug 31 #75

The wrong take. deepblue Aug 31 #25

Democrats need to start demanding that people pay attention to them. ihaveaquestion Aug 31 #28

"Dems aren't doing enough" is the latest corporate media effort to drive down voter enthusiasm on the left. sop Aug 31 #27

Same old, same old mcar Aug 31 #31

It sounds to me like the Dems need to learn Buddyzbuddy Aug 31 #32

Shocking how everybody knows press doesn't positively cover Democrats yet automatically assume the worst, betsuni Aug 31 #36

Preach it, sister. sheshe2 Aug 31 #40

Exactly. It is very stupid of the "press" and incredibly lazy. Nixie Aug 31 #80

Never heard of Ariella Elm. I may have to dig into Emile Aug 31 #39

I only took a brief look see, Emile. sheshe2 Sep 1 #87

I do believe the Democratic party is doing everything they can while still playing by the book ImNotGod Aug 31 #42

Well, look at this...Ari wants to talk with Ariella! sheshe2 Aug 31 #45

You think she'll go on his show? Emile Aug 31 #46

That would be great! sheshe2 Aug 31 #47

I posted this in another thread. I am so fucking sick of the Dem bashing maxrandb Aug 31 #48

I want to rec this 1000 times! mcar Aug 31 #51

Yes! betsuni Aug 31 #54

This is the party of Keepthesoulalive Aug 31 #56

BEAUTIFUL RANT!! Cha Aug 31 #74

Right there with you! MorbidButterflyTat Sep 1 #86

Awesome rant! radical noodle Sep 1 #110

This should be an OP, Max. sheshe2 Sep 2 #136

Ali made frank and good points. I certainly wouldn't exactly call this a KPN Aug 31 #52

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Aug 31 #62

They get attacked for "doing nothing" mcar Aug 31 #65

Fantastic! Cirsium Aug 31 #63

Repetition is the key! ybbor Aug 31 #64

I agree mcar Aug 31 #66

I am impressed... GiqueCee Aug 31 #73

Yes, I just posted about this on another topic Dem4life1970 Aug 31 #76

Velshi just doesn't realize that everything is Sneederbunk Aug 31 #77

Democrats aren't slaves!!! I read comments here that makes it seem like Democrats LeftInTX Aug 31 #79

Politician/Activist confusion. betsuni Sep 1 #90

K & R DoBW Aug 31 #81

Brava! Have no idea who this lady is but she is making great points. Thank you for posting question everything Sep 1 #88

I don't either, but I think she may be an activist! LeftInTX Sep 1 #89

It's interesting and amusing to see which people are complaining and whining the loudest online... Oopsie Daisy Sep 1 #92

Thank you, thank you, thank you. oasis Sep 1 #93

Here is an example of "ignoring" what Democrats "are doing" right here on DU BumRushDaShow Sep 1 #94

This is spot on, BRDS. Thank you. mcar Sep 1 #99

It's always "the framing" BumRushDaShow Sep 1 #102

This is one of the reasons I despair when fellow Democrats mcar Sep 1 #103

You have been watching BumRushDaShow Sep 1 #105

Ariella Elm, to start with: Chemical Bill Sep 1 #96

Yet, not a single person that has taken the oath of office to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign Hotler Sep 1 #101

I'm sick of the bullshit about Democratic weakness, being missing in action, doing nothing.... Martin68 Sep 1 #106

"Where's the Fourth Estate?" mjvpi Sep 1 #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 Sep 1 #109

Concern troll Velshi needs to take a seat. lapucelle Sep 1 #112

Velshi needs to take responsibility and apologize for his part in helping Trump. lapucelle Sep 1 #113

He is so full of shite mcar Sep 1 #114

No It Does NOT. That's his Cha Sep 1 #126

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No. She is not. Ariella expressed a strong point view, and then backed it up with example(s) stopdiggin Sep 1 #123

No, Ariella Elm Is NOT the one "in denial" Cha Sep 1 #128

I am pretty politically aware angrychair Sep 1 #122

We need to challenge the media to report on these things mcar Sep 1 #125

Well, if some lady named Ariella Elm says so, I guess that settles it. NT Midwestern Democrat Sep 1 #127

Kick because of I'm a huge fan of Cha Sep 2 #129

Kick because I can. Cha Sep 2 #130

Who is this person and why should we put any credence in what they say? Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2 #131

What's constructive about "Dems suck?" mcar Sep 2 #132

I agree with you in principle. Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2 #133

I appreciate your response, but I'm a bit confused mcar Sep 2 #137

Alright, let's get into the nitty gritty of it. Hellbound Hellhound Sep 2 #138