General Discussion

on the head. I don't question Schumer's commitment to the cause, but I do think he thinks its still the 1980s, when the Senate was a club and got things done over lunches, drinks and back room discussions. He and many others do not understand or appreciate: 1) the existential threat posed by the orange monster and the cadre of his supporters; AND 2) the way political discourse has shifted over the years to memes/social media flames and the ever present need for clicks. Most of the American public, who do not follow politics like folks on this board do, respond to who they perceive is "strong" and who projects "winning." The lamestream media reinforces this. Unfortunately, Schumer - haltingly reading from a prepared statement about how "outraged" he is at Trump's latest fascist move - doesn't cut it. There is a reason why Newsom, for example, is getting so much traction through his "in your face" posts. They are also good for the morale of the rank and file, a notion that DNC loyalists have zero appreciation of. The Trump Administration has declared war on our Republic. The Republicans are complicit quislings, and the media has been defanged. It's way past time for all Democrats to start talking and acting in ways that reflect exactly what is on the line.