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red dog 1

(31,746 posts)
Sun May 11, 2025, 11:21 PM May 2025

"Your fear is keeping you so small": Rep Becca Balint (D-VT) slams Republicans in Congress

Last edited Mon May 12, 2025, 08:18 PM - Edit history (5)


(I apologize for originally posting the Forbes video "Salinas Rails Against GOP For Silence After Trump's Horrifying Remark" without checking its veracity.
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"Your fear is keeping you so small": Rep Becca Balint (D-VT) slams Republicans in Congress (Original Post) red dog 1 May 2025 OP
Time to quit the QOP Hassler May 2025 #1
Trrue statement... but, as indicated downthread, that is Rep. Balint, Dem. niyad May 2025 #19
I may get zapped for this but..why is it that it's mostly women speaking out about this president? Deuxcents May 2025 #2
Agreed. Seems Dem women are leading the fight against the cowardly GOP. brush May 2025 #6
And where are the Democratic men? calimary May 2025 #15
I know. Congressman Jamie Raskin is out there doing his part. brush May 2025 #20
Please note that is, as indicated downthread, Rep. Balint, Dem. niyad May 2025 #18
i've suspected that trump has kompromat on most of the males rampartd May 2025 #21
That's how you Speak Up Vociferously. Keep Doing it; Each and Every Day. MagaSmash May 2025 #3
YES! THANK YOU! vapor2 May 2025 #4
That might be Becca Balint D- VT. yorkster May 2025 #5
oh thanks. you're right. scipan May 2025 #9
It is Rep. Becca Balint D-VT and yes Rep. Salinas is also a Democrat. chowder66 May 2025 #10
Yep. Andrea Salinas is a Dem. calimary May 2025 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author red dog 1 May 2025 #29
My mistake, thanks. red dog 1 May 2025 #30
Oh for cry Pete. boonecreek May 2025 #7
That is Rep. Becca Balint D-VT and yes Rep. Salinas is also a Democrat. chowder66 May 2025 #11
You're right. It's Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) red dog 1 May 2025 #27
Call them out! WVreaper May 2025 #8
A correction is needed. She is D-OR, not R-OR. summer_in_TX May 2025 #13
Salinas is a D. This is not Salinas, but Becca Balint, D- VT. yorkster May 2025 #22
It's been corrected. red dog 1 May 2025 #26
Thanks. summer_in_TX May 2025 #32
It appeared that Forbes identified her as Salinas of Oregon. But I see it's corrected now. summer_in_TX May 2025 #31
Thanks, I should have doublechecked the incorrect "Forbes Breaking News" video labeling it as Rep. Andrea Salinas (R-OR) red dog 1 May 2025 #25
She sounded like an American. Every word is True. BurnDoubt May 2025 #14
They all took the oath of office. Old Crank May 2025 #16
Gee, forbes, even if that were Rep. Salinas, she is a Dem, not a traitor. niyad May 2025 #17
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe May 2025 #23
I apologize for posting the "Forbes Breaking News" video yesterday, which erroneously stated it was Rep. Andrea Salinas red dog 1 May 2025 #24
Thanks, red dog 1. yorkster May 2025 #28

niyad

(126,439 posts)
19. Trrue statement... but, as indicated downthread, that is Rep. Balint, Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 04:30 AM
May 2025

And Rep. Salinas is also Dem.. forbes screwed up.

Deuxcents

(23,696 posts)
2. I may get zapped for this but..why is it that it's mostly women speaking out about this president?
Sun May 11, 2025, 11:30 PM
May 2025

The Congresswoman is correct in her assessment of the situation and her imploring her fellow Republicans to speak up and break their silence. Enough is enough

calimary

(87,534 posts)
15. And where are the Democratic men?
Mon May 12, 2025, 01:53 AM
May 2025

I expect all hands on deck, dammit. After all, I’m helping to PAY for their privilege.

brush

(61,018 posts)
20. I know. Congressman Jamie Raskin is out there doing his part.
Mon May 12, 2025, 05:27 AM
May 2025

Sen. Chuck Schuer? He's going to have a tough time getting re-elected as signed on to the rethug CR that IMO helped trump get elected AGAIN. Rep. Jeffries has not been that visible also.

But add Reps. AOC and Jasmine Crockett to the Dem women who are showing leadership.

niyad

(126,439 posts)
18. Please note that is, as indicated downthread, Rep. Balint, Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 04:27 AM
May 2025

Rep Salinas is also Dem.

rampartd

(2,365 posts)
21. i've suspected that trump has kompromat on most of the males
Mon May 12, 2025, 09:57 AM
May 2025

good of the congresswoman to notice her colleague's silence

chowder66

(11,158 posts)
10. It is Rep. Becca Balint D-VT and yes Rep. Salinas is also a Democrat.
Mon May 12, 2025, 12:45 AM
May 2025

Just wanted to back you up on your facts!

calimary

(87,534 posts)
12. Yep. Andrea Salinas is a Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 12:59 AM
May 2025

She was in state politics before this. Now in her second term in Oregon’s 6th district. Yeah. We got a new district up here a few years ago. Oregon must be growing. Good to see her move up.

Response to yorkster (Reply #5)

red dog 1

(31,746 posts)
30. My mistake, thanks.
Mon May 12, 2025, 08:25 PM
May 2025

(Forbes had it wrong & I didn't doublecheck it like I should have)

summer_in_TX

(3,786 posts)
31. It appeared that Forbes identified her as Salinas of Oregon. But I see it's corrected now.
Mon May 12, 2025, 09:53 PM
May 2025

So confusing. Thank you!

red dog 1

(31,746 posts)
25. Thanks, I should have doublechecked the incorrect "Forbes Breaking News" video labeling it as Rep. Andrea Salinas (R-OR)
Mon May 12, 2025, 08:15 PM
May 2025

I reposted a corrected video of Rep. Becca Bilant (D-VT)

Old Crank

(6,097 posts)
16. They all took the oath of office.
Mon May 12, 2025, 02:23 AM
May 2025

The silence means they have no intention of living up to it.

niyad

(126,439 posts)
17. Gee, forbes, even if that were Rep. Salinas, she is a Dem, not a traitor.
Mon May 12, 2025, 04:23 AM
May 2025

Last edited Mon May 12, 2025, 08:59 AM - Edit history (1)

And, I went to the youtube comments. JFC, they were ugly, hateful, despicable.

red dog 1

(31,746 posts)
24. I apologize for posting the "Forbes Breaking News" video yesterday, which erroneously stated it was Rep. Andrea Salinas
Mon May 12, 2025, 08:12 PM
May 2025

(D-OR),
It was actually Rep. Becka Balint (D-VT)

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