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108. Of course what we have was the ultimate goal of Republican/Conservatism

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Fri Apr 18, 2025, 09:04 AM

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Lisa Murkowski Says 'We Are All Afraid' Of Retaliation By Donald Trump [View all] highplainsdem Apr 17 OP

YOU ENABLED ALL OF IT! Basso8vb Apr 17 #1

She voted to impeach Trump. One of the few who has stood up to the freedom caucus, MAGAs, and Trump. emulatorloo Apr 17 #5

It was a safe vote for her though, she's voted for 99.9% of everything he's demanded otherwise. cstanleytech Apr 17 #25

So you would have preferred her NOT to vote YES on impeachment? emulatorloo Apr 17 #81

No, I'm saying that I doubt her sincerity. cstanleytech Apr 17 #85

Hey Republicans DENVERPOPS Apr 17 #29

Do the right thing and switch parties... the repubs will likely primary you anyway bsiebs Apr 17 #2

"only need four to switch in the house" - Fewer than that in the senate PSPS Apr 17 #3

No, four in the Senate too Polybius Apr 17 #42

You're right. PSPS Apr 17 #75

For once, I wish I wasn't Polybius Apr 17 #84

Won't lessen the threats Raven123 Apr 17 #7

But at least she won't be a part of the entity that's making the threats Walleye Apr 17 #28

To what end? Raven123 Apr 17 #47

Decency. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #60

Switch to Rebl2 Apr 17 #21

Yes, I don't wanna hear her whining and complaining. Get out of that toxic party. Walleye Apr 17 #27

She did the country a service by speaking out. I think others will follow. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #61

so now repukes are starting to acknowledge the monster they helped to create? Skittles Apr 17 #98

Hate to admit this, but I think her statements are more powerful as a Republican. Native Apr 17 #46

But how is this any different than a D sending a sternly worded letter? nt in2herbs Apr 17 #78

She's speaking to her constituents, and doing it truthfully Hekate Apr 17 #90

She could go Independent and caucus with the Dems. It could be more palatable for her. scarletlib Apr 17 #49

I hope she will. highplainsdem Apr 17 #97

bsiebs......... Upthevibe Apr 17 #63

That is my hope as well... bsiebs Apr 17 #86

Or grow a pair and do your bloody job. n/t the nelm Apr 17 #99

She should change parties Bluetus Apr 17 #4

Republicans in Congress are afraid of Trump. LizVerite Apr 17 #6

Welcome to DU LizVerite William769 Apr 17 #16

Interesting question...Two things come to mind. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #62

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Apr 17 #18

Thank you! LizVerite Apr 19 #110

Democrats get threats too, probably more than the Republicans. But we are used to it. Walleye Apr 17 #30

Is there anything more pathetic than a Trump ass kisser who doesn't believe in MAGA? Oneironaut Apr 17 #8

I hate cowards. Especially when their lives are not really in danger. Walleye Apr 17 #31

Lisa, you didn't see any of this coming ??? SamKnause Apr 17 #9

Sam, do you remember that she voted to impeach Trump? emulatorloo Apr 17 #12

I'm aware. SamKnause Apr 17 #15

Ok. Thought you might have confused her w someone else. emulatorloo Apr 17 #82

No problem. SamKnause Apr 17 #92

Then RESIGN! Chasstev365 Apr 17 #10

Are They Cowards Because Their Lives Are Threatened Or..... global1 Apr 17 #19

I once heard Senator Joe Biden say some things are worth losing elections for Walleye Apr 17 #33

They are afraid of their fucking shadows. Conservatives' lives are dominated by fear. It's in their DNA. Magoo48 Apr 17 #58

They know they'll be primaried. Since the republican base is 100% MAGA, they'd be out of their job. PSPS Apr 17 #76

Respectfully disagree. Speaking out when afraid is bravery... We need more Republicans to do the same. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #64

At least she is telling the truth gab13by13 Apr 17 #11

Fear is a human emotion...we all have fear stillcool Apr 17 #77

Admitting it is the first step. Alice B. Apr 17 #13

Then get out of politics orangecrush Apr 17 #14

WOW, wow wow. Thank God we aren't in the middle of a world war. Fla Dem Apr 17 #17

Yes, to all who fought in WW2, but this is more like Germany before the war....Sad to say. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #66

We're told maniacs with machine guns... Mr. Mustard 2023 Apr 17 #20

She is not our enemy. She's with us. We need more of her. The maga GOP are our enemy. Let' save our fire for them Joinfortmill Apr 17 #69

she is not with us markie Apr 18 #106

The she needs to step aside JustAnotherGen Apr 17 #22

I ask this and keep asking it: why only the Republicans? malthaussen Apr 17 #23

It's cowardice. Democrats are more courageous because it takes courage just to say you're a Democrat. Walleye Apr 17 #34

DEms are too. I heard Eric Swallwell talk about threats to his family and how he now has to spend a lot on security. Amaryllis Apr 17 #51

I'd say for their votes. To keep them in line. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #68

Just the fact that she said they are afraid is enough. Katinfl Apr 17 #24

not enough markie Apr 18 #107

fear Jean Genie Apr 17 #26

She just did. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #70

That gives Trump pleasure C_U_L8R Apr 17 #32

He prefers bullying women when he can Walleye Apr 17 #35

Exactly the words trump wants to hear thought crime Apr 17 #39

Need Reps that have a spine & capable of planning NotHardly Apr 17 #36

If only there had been a trial or something where Lisa could have stopped the felon... JT45242 Apr 17 #37

Murkowski Votes to Convict President Donald J. Trump Joinfortmill Apr 17 #71

She acquitted him twice the first time... and said this on Feb 3 2021 JT45242 Apr 17 #79

Of all the Republicans you could attack, you're gonna die on this hill? Joinfortmill Apr 17 #80

I'll attack every one of them...none of them are redeemable JT45242 Apr 17 #94

We are seeing this locally as well - TBF Apr 17 #38

She could quit the R Party as an Independent, and caucus with the D's Martin Eden Apr 17 #40

Fear is just a convenient excuse for Republican quislings Zorro Apr 17 #41

Every soldier in battle has felt fear BUT THEY FOUGHT!!! CaptainTruth Apr 17 #43

Truth! Cap n! Truth! AKwannabe Apr 17 #52

Lisa you big baby, stop feeling sorry for yourself. Irish_Dem Apr 17 #44

What is the retaliation? Might call her nasty names Bev54 Apr 17 #45

For fuck's sake, she's not up for re-election till 2028. maxsolomon Apr 17 #48

Thank God she spoke out. This may be what breaks the dam of silence. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #50

If only there was something they could have done about in 2019 or 2021! tanyev Apr 17 #53

I have always been against term limits for Congress ToxMarz Apr 17 #54

what a way to live in a democracy samsingh Apr 17 #55

But according to what I've read... Orrex Apr 17 #56

LAnd of the brave Hippo_The_Pointer Apr 17 #57

Well Senator Murkowski, the American Revolution was forged by... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 17 #59

She is speaking out. You are attacking the wrong person. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #72

+1. DU is so weird sometimes. emulatorloo Apr 17 #83

I'm not at all mad at her for speaking out. I'm not even mad at her at all... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 17 #88

Who would have thought that a sitting Senator would be afraid of retaliation from a "president" LoisB Apr 17 #65

She probably did. And so did millions of Americans. Some of them probably related to us. Joinfortmill Apr 17 #89

Maybe I did not make myself clear. I am lamenting the fact that a sitting Senator of the same LoisB Apr 17 #91

Support every Republican who speaks out delisen Apr 17 #67

Anytime a Republican wants to tell the truth I'm for it! Ohioboy Apr 17 #73

Oh for Fuck's sake. People are getting kidnapped and disappeared due to GOP cowardice and complicity. LuvLoogie Apr 17 #74

Spineless whimpery abounds mdbl Apr 17 #93

The few that aren't complicit are chicken shit. LuvLoogie Apr 17 #95

FREEDOM??? Canada Kid Apr 17 #87

Then resign immediately and let someone with courage get elected. Blasphemer Apr 17 #96

Afraid risking a primary? Try risking a life! AlexSFCA Apr 17 #100

AOC and Crocket and Bernie are not afraid Traildogbob Apr 17 #101

Tim Miller had Figarosmom Apr 17 #102

Simple solutions republicans grow a spine and stick together at least the ones FloridaBlues Apr 17 #103

well at least she's saying it outloud proud patriot Apr 17 #104

So, do something revolutionary, Senator Murkowski....switch parties.... Sogo Apr 17 #105

Of course what we have was the ultimate goal of Republican/Conservatism rickford66 Apr 18 #108

The Republican Congress is utterly shameful. Bunch of lapdogs instead of a branch of government. n/t Beartracks Apr 18 #109