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When DOGE infiltrated the Department of Education, several Democratic congresspeople, with media circus in tow, went to the DoE building but were stopped by a single skinny man, with no uniform, who produced no ID, and claimed to be security hired by Musk. A toddler could have pushed past him. Instead, they gave up and left.
Some Republicans have been having meetings with constituents. Why not crash the meetings? Ask hard questions. Make the republicans answer or show them running like cowards.
The left is desperate for new blood and new leadership. So, after the election, the DNC circled the wagons, and gave us... Hakeem Jeffries. Picking leadership that actually inspires people, instead of putting the same bland ghouls up on a pedestal, might actually get people to pay attention. Instead it feels like they have no plan other than to wait out the storm and turning to the same old playbook that's made them lose to Trump. Twice.
Last night, Al Green was the only representative that spoke out during the speech. The rest of the Democrats either stood silently, or held tiny signs like Wile E. Coyote in the most pathetic, childish, display of resistance I've ever seen. Imagine instead if there was a string of constant interruptions as they all walked out, one by one.
So yes, there is actually quite a lot they could do besides "raise awareness and hope voters do better in 2026." Saying there's nothing they can do is serving bullshit and claiming it's sirloin. Trump has signaled that the rules of law do not apply, so maybe start bending or breaking those rules? They have left it up to the people to protest. I haven't seen a single member of the DNC calling for action. Why should the left be motivated to protest if our leaders won't even acknowledge us, let alone stand with us?
This seems like such an easy thing to get by. Get a random to walk up next to the other "guard" and say "yes we both got hired by Musk, but I just got word we can let you in."
Oh what do you mean that other guy isn't a real 'guard'? You both have the same credentials. Matter of fact the second guard could claim the first one got fired and to ignore them.
Right?
If you’re a US Congressperson, way to deal with some random security guard hired by Musk blocking you from entering the Department of Education is to tell them you’re a sitting US Congressperson, and that you’re entering that building, and if they accost you or your associates in any way, shape, or form, you’ll be bringing the full force of the law (as in, actual US code, not some dipshit hired by eel-on-musk) down on their head. And then you enter the building.
This is actually probably the better way to do it. Be direct and use the power of your elected position. Big ask, apparently.
Honestly fairly irate at my rep and senators.
Guys. For real. I want to see you in the news, fucking shit up, shoving sticks into the bike wheel, throwing sand and metal filings in the gears, pouring sugar in the gas tank. Fucking DO SOMETHING. If you got arrested over an act of civil disobedience, or - god forbid - an actual, forceful use of the powers and privileges granted to you by virtue of your elected position, I would give you a standing fucking ovation. Just make a fucking attempt to have a goddamn pulse in the face of a fascist takeover. Ho-lee fuck. I did not realize that was such a big ask.
A knock on the noggin with an ornate walking stick would have been fine too.
For the department of education, weren’t there armed guards visible just inside the building? They still should have done something, but it was a bit more then one guy.