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maxsolomon

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15. There is no way to "win" at this SOTU.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:08 PM

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EVERY Dem must boycott, or those who do will be "petulant". Every Dem will not boycott. Fetterman exists.

ANY interruptions/interjections ( i.e. "You Lie!" ) will be "petulant" and will be met with GQP chants of "USA USA USA". If you don't think they've gamed out a response to Dem heckling, you haven't been paying attention - they're waiting for it.

A circus benefits MFer. He wants a spectacle. He wants Dems to look petty and small and suffering TDS and Hating America.

Decorum is always expected of Dems more than Repukes - we're the Mommy Party.

Absolute stoic silence no matter the applause line or the insult/provocation is the best option.

Then they'll say we were "sulky".

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Petulant? This Dem consultant on CNN warns Dems not to be "petulant" at the SOTU [View all] senseandsensibility Monday OP

Begs the Question.. Who Is It? Cha Monday #1

They should laugh. underpants Monday #2

That's my philosophy - laugh at them. NewHendoLib Monday #4

They shouldn't even be showing up n/t leftstreet Monday #3

You want petulant? Look at that petty fat fuck up there in the clown makeup. Blue Owl Monday #5

He's petulant on his best day senseandsensibility Monday #6

Who is 'This Dem consultant'? NeoTrajan Monday #7

Someone stuck in the 90s. Hopefully they don't get paid. Boomerproud Monday #9

Adrienne Axlerod senseandsensibility Monday #10

Are you sure? David Axelrod is on CNN muriel_volestrangler Monday #17

No, it was definitely a female senseandsensibility Monday #18

According to Gallup's latest poll 45% of the electorate consider themselves independents. everyonematters Monday #8

Sooner or later ForgedCrank Monday #11

The con artist is going to be petulant. Quiet Em Monday #12

I sometimes wonder if some of these consultants Bettie Monday #13

To be fair, I'd much prefer LOUDLY AND OPENLY FUCKING PISSED OFF over "petulant" given those choices AZJonnie Monday #14

There is no way to "win" at this SOTU. maxsolomon Monday #15

I agree. Very well said. senseandsensibility Monday #19

Can't be Petulant kwolf68 Monday #16

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