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Hugin

(36,130 posts)
4. No giddiness here, either.
Fri May 23, 2025, 07:40 AM
11 hrs ago

Belt tightening and pain are on the menu for the foreseeable future.

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If there are elections. nt moniss 11 hrs ago #1
Exactly Jarqui 11 hrs ago #3
Trump already told the world that nobody was ever going to have to vote again, and that he didn't need them BComplex 6 hrs ago #32
I'm not "giddy" kentuck 11 hrs ago #2
No giddiness here, either. Hugin 11 hrs ago #4
Me neither... Mike 03 10 hrs ago #7
agree scipan 3 hrs ago #42
I seem to recall an abortion ruling which was going to seal the fate of the GQP too...... groundloop 10 hrs ago #10
It's going to take a lot of hard work and leadership, "giddy" people need not apply FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #36
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Ursus Rex 10 hrs ago #5
Democrats have to change their messages. Ojerly 10 hrs ago #6
Be careful, though. It's only a short drive from "giddy" to "cocky". Buns_of_Fire 10 hrs ago #8
Naturally, we all want them to be right. Mike 03 10 hrs ago #9
Dem leaders are still feraking clueless about how all this works Miguelito Loveless 10 hrs ago #11
Bingo ML DENVERPOPS 1 hr ago #46
"plotting to go on the offense" So a concept of a plan. Sounds fun. n/t flvegan 10 hrs ago #12
Does this mean they have found a way to make Fux Nooze report the truth? mdbl 9 hrs ago #13
"Dems giddy" travelingthrulife 9 hrs ago #14
It's so disgusting, isn't it. yardwork 8 hrs ago #17
Maybe they could put some effort into a unified message pimpbot 9 hrs ago #15
At this point, the only "unified message" must be "anger" BumRushDaShow 8 hrs ago #19
Yes, anger appeals to a LOT of folks, not just Democrats FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #39
Counting your chickens before they hatch is never a smart thing to do. Autumn 9 hrs ago #16
I don't necessarily trust this report, but... yardwork 8 hrs ago #20
I think DNC only listens to a select few and expect all Democratic voters to go along. Autumn 8 hrs ago #21
I agree with you. It's not working and won't work in the future. yardwork 4 hrs ago #37
agreed DENVERPOPS 1 hr ago #47
Giddy..... Hope22 8 hrs ago #18
Shoulda defeated it. It was weak not to. We need a victory , not a "on the right side". mpcamb 37 min ago #53
Giddy means disaster without Giddy up. usonian 8 hrs ago #22
The DCCC is giddy? Who the hell can afford to be giddy KPN 8 hrs ago #23
The DCCC is giddy? Who in the hell can afford to be giddy KPN 8 hrs ago #24
Yeah, somehow I figured this would turn into a Democrat-bashing thread. Paladin 7 hrs ago #25
So we can stay off the streets, wait, be comfortable, and everything will be OK? hay rick 7 hrs ago #26
IOW - they are not acting NOW azureblue 7 hrs ago #27
Don't get too cocky. Mz Pip 7 hrs ago #28
Um, everyone realizes that "giddy" is Raw Story's spin, yes? EarlG 7 hrs ago #29
The Punchbowl article is paywalled BUT enough was visible to grab their link to the DCCC memo BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago #31
Thanks! EarlG 2 hrs ago #44
I know Jeffries has been out there making comments - mostly on social media BumRushDaShow 23 min ago #54
See my response upthread. yardwork 4 hrs ago #38
*IF* we engage in an effective messaging campaign... CaptainTruth 6 hrs ago #30
FFS, 17 months away is not "looming", Rawstory. maxsolomon 6 hrs ago #33
OH HOLY SHIT!!! ECL213 5 hrs ago #34
Here we go again sarisataka 5 hrs ago #35
Don't count on winning until you have won kimbutgar 4 hrs ago #40
don't be fucking "giddy" attack and keep attacking until they say uncle. nt Javaman 3 hrs ago #41
Hmmm, that's what I thought after overturning Marie Marie 2 hrs ago #43
Has anyone in this thread read the actual memo? EarlG 2 hrs ago #45
Pretty matter of fact SomedayKindaLove 1 hr ago #49
We still need a message that resonates with the masses pfitz59 1 hr ago #48
Assuming orangecrush 1 hr ago #50
I'm glad they're giddy choie 1 hr ago #51
Oh look... another opportunity to shit on Democrats for being optimistic. Oopsie Daisy 53 min ago #52
Trump has been President for 4 months bronxiteforever 9 min ago #55
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