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red dog 1

(31,290 posts)
Sun May 11, 2025, 11:21 PM May 11

"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 11 OP
Time to quit the QOP Hassler May 11 #1
Trrue statement... but, as indicated downthread, that is Rep. Balint, Dem. niyad May 12 #19
I may get zapped for this but..why is it that it's mostly women speaking out about this president? Deuxcents May 11 #2
Agreed. Seems Dem women are leading the fight against the cowardly GOP. brush May 11 #6
And where are the Democratic men? calimary May 12 #15
I know. Congressman Jamie Raskin is out there doing his part. brush May 12 #20
Please note that is, as indicated downthread, Rep. Balint, Dem. niyad May 12 #18
i've suspected that trump has kompromat on most of the males rampartd May 12 #21
That's how you Speak Up Vociferously. Keep Doing it; Each and Every Day. MagaSmash May 11 #3
YES! THANK YOU! vapor2 May 11 #4
That might be Becca Balint D- VT. yorkster May 11 #5
oh thanks. you're right. scipan May 12 #9
It is Rep. Becca Balint D-VT and yes Rep. Salinas is also a Democrat. chowder66 May 12 #10
Yep. Andrea Salinas is a Dem. calimary May 12 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author red dog 1 May 12 #29
My mistake, thanks. red dog 1 May 12 #30
Oh for cry Pete. boonecreek May 11 #7
That is Rep. Becca Balint D-VT and yes Rep. Salinas is also a Democrat. chowder66 May 12 #11
You're right. It's Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) red dog 1 May 12 #27
Call them out! WVreaper May 12 #8
A correction is needed. She is D-OR, not R-OR. summer_in_TX May 12 #13
Salinas is a D. This is not Salinas, but Becca Balint, D- VT. yorkster May 12 #22
It's been corrected. red dog 1 May 12 #26
Thanks. summer_in_TX May 12 #32
It appeared that Forbes identified her as Salinas of Oregon. But I see it's corrected now. summer_in_TX May 12 #31
Thanks, I should have doublechecked the incorrect "Forbes Breaking News" video labeling it as Rep. Andrea Salinas (R-OR) red dog 1 May 12 #25
She sounded like an American. Every word is True. BurnDoubt May 12 #14
They all took the oath of office. Old Crank May 12 #16
Gee, forbes, even if that were Rep. Salinas, she is a Dem, not a traitor. niyad May 12 #17
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe May 12 #23
I apologize for posting the "Forbes Breaking News" video yesterday, which erroneously stated it was Rep. Andrea Salinas red dog 1 May 12 #24
Thanks, red dog 1. yorkster May 12 #28

niyad

(124,657 posts)
19. Trrue statement... but, as indicated downthread, that is Rep. Balint, Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 04:30 AM
May 12

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

Deuxcents

(22,804 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 11

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

(86,779 posts)
15. And where are the Democratic men?
Mon May 12, 2025, 01:53 AM
May 12

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

brush

(60,361 posts)
20. I know. Congressman Jamie Raskin is out there doing his part.
Mon May 12, 2025, 05:27 AM
May 12

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

(124,657 posts)
18. Please note that is, as indicated downthread, Rep. Balint, Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 04:27 AM
May 12

Rep Salinas is also Dem.

rampartd

(1,987 posts)
21. i've suspected that trump has kompromat on most of the males
Mon May 12, 2025, 09:57 AM
May 12

good of the congresswoman to notice her colleague's silence

chowder66

(10,824 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 12

Just wanted to back you up on your facts!

calimary

(86,779 posts)
12. Yep. Andrea Salinas is a Dem.
Mon May 12, 2025, 12:59 AM
May 12

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)

summer_in_TX

(3,638 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 12

So confusing. Thank you!

red dog 1

(31,290 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 12

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

Old Crank

(5,821 posts)
16. They all took the oath of office.
Mon May 12, 2025, 02:23 AM
May 12

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

niyad

(124,657 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 12

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

(31,290 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 12

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

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