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senseandsensibility

(24,503 posts)
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 03:33 PM 3 hrs ago

This is Chris Murphy's framing for the shutdown, and all Dems should follow his lead

He said that DHS is being shut down because they refuse to follow the law.

Much preferable to Dems are refusing to fund DHS, which the corporate media is running with as they follow the R talking points.

Difference is, Murphy's explanation is true and emphasizes what is really happening. Dems are not asking for special favors. They are asking the DHS to follow established law and guidelines, such as search warrants and identification.

C'mon Dems, call them out for refusing to follow the law. Every time you are asked about the shutdown, say this. And yes, I am still miffed that the Dems could not get it together and follow Jeffries' lead when he called it the Big Ugly Bill. So simple, and yet some of them still called it by trump's propaganda term.

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This is Chris Murphy's framing for the shutdown, and all Dems should follow his lead (Original Post) senseandsensibility 3 hrs ago OP
It's easier to scream hysterically and blame the democrats for not doing enough bottomofthehill 2 hrs ago #1
He is absolutely correct! SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #2
Chris is one of our best & speaks out! Wish he got more exposure. -nt CrispyQ 2 hrs ago #3
Yes he is really ahead of the curve senseandsensibility 2 hrs ago #4
Where's the Dem fire in the belly?? BattleRow 19 min ago #14
Thank you for this post... NNadir 2 hrs ago #5
Well aren't you sweet? senseandsensibility 2 hrs ago #6
Clear, concise and accurate Raven123 2 hrs ago #7
Murphy is my Senator and he still impresses me. I've had my issues with some of his votes (Laken Riley) is one . . . Nanjeanne 2 hrs ago #8
Put the the party that supposedly loves law and order on the defensive. progressoid 1 hr ago #9
Yes exactly! senseandsensibility 1 hr ago #10
There are Hundreds of popsdenver 1 hr ago #11
Keep it simple. Just Jerome 54 min ago #12
Hooray for Sen. Murphy! MY SENATOR! CTyankee 28 min ago #13

bottomofthehill

(9,361 posts)
1. It's easier to scream hysterically and blame the democrats for not doing enough
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 03:43 PM
2 hrs ago

But yes, words matter lots and Senator Murphy is correct. ICE goes out daily and violates people’s rights

senseandsensibility

(24,503 posts)
4. Yes he is really ahead of the curve
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 03:54 PM
2 hrs ago

I remember seeing him on (then) MSNBC just a few weeks after the election. Most of the Dem party seemed shellshocked. But he was fiery, and even called out some in the party for not realizing the danger we were in. He is not just sticking his finger in the wind here.

Nanjeanne

(6,544 posts)
8. Murphy is my Senator and he still impresses me. I've had my issues with some of his votes (Laken Riley) is one . . .
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 04:31 PM
2 hrs ago

but what I have been very impressed with is his ability to communicate without a lot of waffling and hedging. One of the biggest things for me in future politicians to support is whether they really want money out of politics . . . and Chris has been very very vocal about how important that is. His framing of the shut down is excellent.

popsdenver

(1,935 posts)
11. There are Hundreds of
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 05:14 PM
1 hr ago

U.S. Dem Senators and House Members that we never hear much from............how about THEM "jumping" in ???????????

Starting with the two U.S. Senators here in Colorado, and the Denver U.S. Representative................

There are a few who are always out there shouting, but not many..........

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