He said speaking up during the address was the best way “get across to a person who uses his incivility, who uses his incivility against our civility.”

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    When it was happening I was hoping deeply that another Democrat would pick after he was removed to filibuster the SOTU. I suppose it’s naive of me but for a moment I thought the democrats had organized an actual visible protest.

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      Apparently, they believe that sitting silently while waving tiny signs sent a stronger message.

      Truly the greatest minds of our time.

      EDIT: PINK! They also wore pink! I almost forgot! Just like everyone else.

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        Those tiny round signs on sticks were absolutely ridiculous. What are they, crossing guards? Might as well be, because crossing guards would have more guts and more principles.