Becoming a Democrat during these Trump times was not easy, as fresh stories of conquest and robbery were brought every day.

Nevertheless, despite this, 4,000 stiff party members appeared in Anaheim over the weekend, seeking solace, inspiration and victory forward.

As the mouse-attracted pilgrims spread across the sidewalks outside, the party faithful-meets several long blocks of Disneyland-engaged in their own escapism and magical thinking.

Congress President Rusty Hicks proposed at a beer and wine reception: “Happiness is an act of resistance,” the party’s beer and wine reception proposed that the annual three-day conference for beer and wine could be called as much joy as the overwhelming one could call.

This is certainly a way to deal with it.

But weekend parties are not all swings and liquid refreshments.

There were workshops, core group meetings and speakers at the core meetings, waving various iterations of the words "fight" and "resistance" and dropping enough F-bombs to make the Kingdom etiquette and restraint.

President Trump - the devil himself, the man wandering in the hall - was ridiculed as "punk", "orange oligarch", a bully with a small fist, "thing located in the White House" and various incomprehensible appellants.

“My Golden State Democrats, we are the parties of Pat Brown and the unparalleled Nancy Pelosi’s FDR and Kennedy International Airport,” said Adam Schiff, a less skilled Senator. "We don't surrender. We don't admit it. California doesn't cringe. Now, now no more. We say to bullies, you can go--you yourself."

Many Democrats seem to feel the path to political exile is covered with four letter words.

The party has two of its presidential prospects for 2028. (The other one - Gov. Gavin Newsom - is associated with many of his California Democrats and find it best to stay away from it.)

25-hour fillibuster became famous for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, who has a high caffeine-containing role, summoned past glory and urged Democrats to find the basic principles of the party and then fight from there.

"We're here because of the people who stand up when they're told to sit down. We're here because they're told to talk while they're silent. We're here because of the people who march in front of fire hoses and dogs." "We're here because of the people who face cruel obstacles and who are still united, saying we're going to overcome."

Tim Walz, the party’s 2024 vice presidential candidate and keynote speaker for the weekend, was present since his morning appearance in South Carolina. He made the most thorough and substantial comments.

He started with a brief recognition, thanks to his 2024 running partner, Kamala Harris. (She also stayed away from the convention while thinking about her political future. The only existence of the former vice president was a three-minute video, which is most notable because of its monotonous production and Harris' passionless delivery.)

By contrast, Walz happily tore Trump up, saying his only animation impulse was corruption and greed. He noted that the president and his allies showed ruthlessness in the California terrifying January fire.

"They played a game, a blaming game and raised misinformation about an incredibly tragic situation," the Minnesota governor said. "They don't have the back of the firefighter. They're not busy giving you the help you need. They hang you."

Following the vibrant spirit of the weekend, Walz blew up Trump’s “Big Bulls” legislation and mocked Congressional Republicans to become “a joyful dipping band” who provided him with immortal support.

But most of his 30-minute speeches are dedicated to abandoning their party – “like a deer… in the damn headlights” – saying that Democrats can only blame themselves for being so boring and offensive that Trump, who makes them hateful, seems to be prioritized.

"This country has an appetite for ruling in this country to make mistakes without fear of things, but to make mistakes to people, but to show people who you are, they don't have to doubt who the Democrats are."

"You're going to have a cocktail party with a super rich guy and then pass a law that benefits them?" he asked. “(or) do you want to work hard and make sure our children are well educated?”

However, for all the curse, hype and bold, the anxiety atmosphere spread throughout the glass convention center is obvious. It is a party that needs repairs and many parties from conference floors to hotel suites are also recognized.

First-time Representative Alex Dersh, 27, from San Jose, said his young peers — “shocked by Trump’s election” — were particularly eager for change. He said they just disagree with what should be.

Indeed, Anaheim seems to offer as many prescriptions as it represents. (According to the official count exceeds 3500.)

Anita Scuri, 75, a retired Sacramento lawyer who attended her third or fourth convention, suggested that the party needs to speak clearly to restore the basics – she knows nothing about blasphemy and focuses on people’s books.

"It's economic, stupid," she said. She recycled information about Bill Clinton winning the 1992 campaign. “It focuses on the lives people live.”

Gary Borsos said Democrats need to stop fooling their message and quit their attention to the president.

"There are a lot of 'Trump's terrible', the 74-year-old retired software engineer said.

“What we are doing is providing many band-aid solutions to the problems of the day,” Bossos said. “We are not thinking long enough.”

Neither, however, showed great confidence in their party.

"I hope," Scurry said. "Not optimistic."