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Martin Eden

(15,471 posts)
25. For our elected Democrats to sit there throughout would send a message of tacit approval
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 11:49 AM
Jan 22

I've ALWAYS hated the thunderous sustained applause as ANY president entered the chamber, then revived again when he takes the podium.

Most of the time it is SO hypocritical, and it dilutes any well deserved bipartisan applause for a president who actually achieved something truly remarkable for the American people.

Democrats should stand silently with their backs turned away when the vile orange creature enters the chamber, offering no applause.

Then, when he reaches the podium, EVERY Democrat should walk out of the chamber.

Either that, or not attend at all.

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Quick Nutlick...when you get back run to the safe haven of FOX news. Bengus81 Jan 21 #1
You said Nutlick orangecrush Jan 21 #16
An excellent Spoonerism. n/t returnee Jan 22 #22
Good! Chasstev365 Jan 21 #2
The question I have is knowing Nutlick was going to speak, why'd they even bother to show up? Ray Bruns Jan 21 #3
So they could stand up and walk out PatSeg Jan 21 #6
That's the only reason Democrats should show up for T's state of the union address Martin Eden Jan 22 #20
I agree PatSeg Jan 22 #24
For our elected Democrats to sit there throughout would send a message of tacit approval Martin Eden Jan 22 #25
I wonder what was on the menu for dessert?? Also--bet that was a very expensive dinner. riversedge Jan 21 #4
Good! Howard Lutnick is a fucking idiot! Initech Jan 21 #5
Licknutz never understood, BidenRocks Jan 21 #7
Lutnick is out of his League tonekat Jan 21 #8
Bullshit for dessert? Bayard Jan 21 #9
Will our elected Rs learn anything from this? KS Toronado Jan 21 #10
The republiCON party functions today as an outlet for racist Americans wolfie001 Jan 21 #12
Bonus points for "snake handling" 😆🤓❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 21 #13
..... wolfie001 Jan 22 #21
No! Ray Bruns Jan 21 #18
I think all of them should have laughed at him and then walked out surfered Jan 21 #11
🍿❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 21 #14
Lagarde Walks Out gfarber Jan 21 #15
Bravo!!! colorado_ufo Jan 21 #17
"Fink ended the dinner BEFORE dessert after the heckling incident as people were walking out..." Grins Jan 21 #19
Good. Joinfortmill Jan 22 #23
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