askchapo

Even if Democrats are kinda feckless and racist themselves, surely they're not as stupid as the Republicans and can see the threat that ICE represents to the economy, if nothing else?

Yesterday I was thinking of the word "reactive" and how it defines the dem mindset. To paraphrase the dictionary - they are acting in response to situations rather than creating or controlling them. The dems are at historic lows in popularity. They've dug themselves into a hole, they have no idea how to get out and they refuse to do anything substantive about it. I've joked about it over-and-over but their main talking points are kitchen table issues and healthcare subsides. Which - even they would have to admit - are not energizing.

In that context - I'm surprised at their attitude towards ICE. Any decent person with even a cursory knowledge of what ICE is up to is disgusted. But most dem pols seem to ignore ICE. I know I'm speaking theoretically and most of them would never do it but being anti-ICE would be an easy way to energize the base and an easy dunk for the dems to at least be strongly anti-ICE on social media. Pritzker is the loudest voice even though I assume he'll be useless because he won't do anything.

I think that vast percentage of dem pols are in a fetal position hoping they can at least win the House in 2026.

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Edit

When they do mention ICE - it's bland stuff like this...

Senator Ron Wyden

It was a beautiful Sunday in Portland. Farmer’s markets, the Portland Marathon, peaceful protests, and some views of Mt. Hood. This city is vibrant, peaceful, and resilient. We do not need a federal occupation, and we sure as hell don’t want one.

[45 second vid]

https://bsky.app/profile/wyden.senate.gov/post/3m2iig6cdv22i