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4. Yes, that's what makes it so damn frustrating. Only a few patriotic Republicans could change this thing around, but they

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Sun Apr 20, 2025, 11:14 AM

Apr 2025

Of Trump and they’re afraid of their own constituents who listen to Trump, physically afraid. My answer to that is Democrats have been threatened for years now,, it’s just something we get used to, look what happened to the governor of Pennsylvania. You’re in the arena if you’re in politics.

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About Lisa Murkowski's "we're all afraid" statement [View all] mdbl Apr 2025 OP

+1 CrispyQ Apr 2025 #1

I am so over this fear thing. Hope22 Apr 2025 #67

She wants everyone to think she's afraid Zorro Apr 2025 #77

They will still be threatened if they do that, but at least they would be spooky3 Apr 2025 #2

connotation NJCher Apr 2025 #7

They need to name names. kacekwl Apr 2025 #21

If she was referring to her physical safety, we're in a bad place, and that is what I believe she was referring to. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2025 #3

They need to hire security then. mdbl Apr 2025 #5

Be a lot of security then Tree Lady Apr 2025 #19

Romney had security. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2025 #33

At least Romney has a net worth of about $200 million. It makes family security very affordable. thesquanderer Apr 2025 #34

And they need to speak very openly and loudly about these physical threats. They need to show courage. Bluetus Apr 2025 #36

I'm guessing that behind the scenes she is doing just that MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #53

Very possible. We keep hearing stories of how most of the Republicans really hate Trump Bluetus Apr 2025 #65

Not likely but there is hope MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #68

And the damage he is doing, so far, isn't really what the oligarchs really care about Bluetus Apr 2025 #72

Really the only person Trump is pleasing is Putin. MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #82

There are other ways, such as online doxing, calling, swat teams, nude photos, etc. Walleye Apr 2025 #6

Imagine them Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #44

If she gets out of the way who do you think will replace her? MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #52

Ah yes Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #57

working a lot better than a MAGA MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #83

Yes, that's what makes it so damn frustrating. Only a few patriotic Republicans could change this thing around, but they Walleye Apr 2025 #4

I will not critisize Lisa Murkowski, icnorth Apr 2025 #8

Her statement implied she's not the only one mdbl Apr 2025 #9

At Mark Warner's phone town hall recently he said several spooky3 Apr 2025 #10

She's fine it's her impression of the other MAGA pols... They're not afraid enough uponit7771 Apr 2025 #17

Amen. Save you wrath for the cowards who cower Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #45

until she sets herself apart from the greedy old pig party Skittles Apr 2025 #47

I've thought the same oregonjen Apr 2025 #11

At this point it's their patriotic duty IMO mdbl Apr 2025 #14

when do repukes EVER put country over party - or themselves? Skittles Apr 2025 #48

I know, I know, perhaps a little Pollyanna of me to think they might stand strong for our country oregonjen Apr 2025 #69

they even turned 9/11 into an excuse to start a war based on lies Skittles Apr 2025 #70

Have the Brownshirts been issuing death threats The Wizard Apr 2025 #12

Trump would pardon them thought crime Apr 2025 #50

Or..... Escape Apr 2025 #13

Is it even possible to initiate impeachment proceedings without the cooperation of the speaker of the house? thesquanderer Apr 2025 #35

if republican in the house switched to independent and caucused with the Dems mdbl Apr 2025 #54

Even if you could get 50% of the House to impeach him EmmaLee E Apr 2025 #87

THIS !!! I don't trust there's enough of MAGA pols that are really afraid uponit7771 Apr 2025 #15

It's possible. Their own greed seems to always win out over law and order. mdbl Apr 2025 #16

Yep, they're more greedy than afraid uponit7771 Apr 2025 #18

I wrote THE plan up in early February mchill Apr 2025 #20

not "Dauntless" nor "Gryffindor" nor "Jedi" not "Starfleet". Whatever they are, not pro American. Tetrachloride Apr 2025 #22

Some of them talk big DENVERPOPS Apr 2025 #23

Republican Senators were too afraid to properly vet and reject Trump's nominees, they just rubber-stamped them. sop Apr 2025 #24

The current GOP representatives Dan Apr 2025 #25

Offer immunity Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #26

If you're that afraid LilElf70 Apr 2025 #27

If she quits, which is more likely, that her seat will be filled by a Dem? Or by a MAGA republican? (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2025 #37

All Murkowski is saying.... Joe Nation Apr 2025 #28

The media has been amplifying this story to enable complicity-washing for those who watch and do nothing. hay rick Apr 2025 #29

Senators, Congress, judges, Lawyers Traildogbob Apr 2025 #30

Of Course They're Afraid! BBbats Apr 2025 #31

What little system of Govt we have left was set up to allow these reps to change things mdbl Apr 2025 #56

k and r BoRaGard Apr 2025 #32

Exactly! Chicagogrl1 Apr 2025 #38

They're afraid they will lose their Far Right donors. n/t AntiFascist Apr 2025 #39

She said they were afraid BaronChocula Apr 2025 #40

It will take more than a handful Ruby the Liberal Apr 2025 #41

I saw Romney was spending 20k a week on security Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #42

I don't think that would change the reasons Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #43

additionally, barbtries Apr 2025 #46

I call BS Lokee11 Apr 2025 #49

If Murkowski is that afraid of her own Federal government... AntiFascist Apr 2025 #59

Sounds like a 50501 targeted protest Akakoji Apr 2025 #66

If they did that in the House as well, Mblaze Apr 2025 #51

Proposed: GoFundMe campaign to provide security for R's who switch to I or D SupportSanity Apr 2025 #55

They're all richer than most of us nt GenThePerservering Apr 2025 #62

Right. We shouldn't try to think of anything at all. SupportSanity Apr 2025 #64

That's assuming TSF doesn't have something else on them... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #58

It's bullshit. They're afraid of being voted out of office or losing power. Oneironaut Apr 2025 #60

I think the biggest fear for many of them is going back to a 9-5 workday EVERYDAY Bengus81 Apr 2025 #85

What ever happened to Live Free or Die? Pris Apr 2025 #61

She voted for impeachment Nululu Apr 2025 #63

This crime syndicate of a party has had a million opportunities to stand up and do the right thing over the last decade. Karasu Apr 2025 #71

The time to act is now Meowmee Apr 2025 #73

Then impeach the f**ker. JohnSJ Apr 2025 #74

To be fair, she did. AkFemDem Apr 2025 #76

Isn't she the one who said Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2025 #75

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2025 #78

Every time I see that worthless pathetic clip of her (as she's being worthless and pathetic), calimary Apr 2025 #79

Quit the GOP, declare yourself an independent, caucus with Sanders and King. Scalded Nun Apr 2025 #80

I can't imagine any kind of scenario where what you propose would happen. LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #81

Screw you, you coward get some back bone and resist the mad king. OverBurn Apr 2025 #84

You swore to defend the constitution. returnee Apr 2025 #86

TRANSLATION: "We're all bozos on this bus" Montauk6 Apr 2025 #88

they're not banding together because many of them are hiding something ecstatic Apr 2025 #89

All that any need to do is create a group that is unified. Notice what the Big 10 schools are doing. themaguffin Apr 2025 #90