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somaticexperiencing

(312 posts)
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:23 PM Oct 2020

Start the rumor. It isn't going to pass. The nomination is toast!

With all the Republicans and former Trump officials and military people coming out against him, it is political suicide to continue to do the immoral, unjustified things that he is asking them to do. And this nomination is one of them.

As I wrote to Ben Sasse the other day, "If you want to avoid a bloodbath, stop doing the wrong things! Beside you know it's wrong, hypocritical, and against the will of the people. Just because you covet it doesn't mean it's right!"

Put the pressure on them folks. The Republicans are starting to crack.

Let's put the pressure on the news media too. This is not a done deal!!!

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Start the rumor. It isn't going to pass. The nomination is toast! (Original Post) somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 OP
#ACBburnttoast dchill Oct 2020 #1
I'm helpless with hashtags. Does that exist? Is that the best one we can imagine? somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #6
I just made it up - I'm not on Twitter. dchill Oct 2020 #10
This is what I sent my repug senators yesterday......... KS Toronado Oct 2020 #28
#ACBC ? sandensea Oct 2020 #25
Make them pay. Whatever happens. Hope Sasse BootinUp Oct 2020 #2
Thank you! Any other ideas? somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #8
The heat hasn't reached peak but it will BootinUp Oct 2020 #13
Just looking for ways to fan the flame and make them... somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #16
Great post! Kid Berwyn Oct 2020 #3
Wish that saying it three times would cause him to disappear. Thanks! somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #9
Some have said she may be dropping out for "family reasons." BlueNProud Oct 2020 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Polybius Oct 2020 #5
Good idea. Any idea how one would get message through to her? somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #12
People are officially now saying ACB nomination is toast. dchill Oct 2020 #14
Word is that GOP support in the Senate is crumbling BlueNProud Oct 2020 #18
Yes, it's true. Word is that GOP support in the Senate is crumbling. dchill Oct 2020 #19
Spread the word!!! somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #23
That's a flame I will gladly fan. Thank you! somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #24
Good post. Keep the mojo. c-rational Oct 2020 #7
Mojo good. Thank you. Listen, it's as good as what else you hear, ain't it? somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #11
If Any was worth a shit she would ask to not be confirmed until after the election at least. Boogiemack Oct 2020 #15
So many principles say this is wrong. I say the human heart adores principles... somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #22
romney is already a yes vote. those religious family values he and trump share so much nt msongs Oct 2020 #17
He is so far. I believe that leaning on him and using his own words to do it is still somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #20
Great can do attitude!! Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #21
Thank you! somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #26
Biden should expand the court to 15, regardless of whether ACB is confirmed. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #27
I believe all options should be on the table. I believe nothing should be stated beforehand. somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #29
I heard there's a tape of her making fun of Trump. And Ivanka. Very mean things. People are saying. Midnight Writer Oct 2020 #30
Oh, that would be good. But enough? They are so afraid and such crooks. somaticexperiencing Oct 2020 #31
6. I'm helpless with hashtags. Does that exist? Is that the best one we can imagine?
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:46 PM
Oct 2020

so willing to spread this word any way that takes the crack that is beginning to form between Republicans and him and drive it wide open. please help this cause if you can, and I will put some effort in.

KS Toronado

(17,220 posts)
28. This is what I sent my repug senators yesterday.........
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 01:06 AM
Oct 2020

Dear Sen............deep down you know that DJT is the wrong man for POTUS as we slide

into FASCISM, you are aware DJT plans to use the SCOTUS to steal this election. By voting

for Amy Coney Barrett you're killing this NATION, the Republican party, and all your future

reelection hopes. Time to throw him under the BUS.

Yours Truly...........my name

sandensea

(21,627 posts)
25. #ACBC ?
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 12:21 AM
Oct 2020

'Cause she thinks like a magistrate in Antiquity would (and not even all of them, I'm sure).

16. Just looking for ways to fan the flame and make them...
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:54 PM
Oct 2020

turn tail and run!

Oh, that would be sweet.

And I do think it's possible.

Ever open an oyster? Find that one little spot and twist a little and there you go.

BlueNProud

(1,048 posts)
4. Some have said she may be dropping out for "family reasons."
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:34 PM
Oct 2020

This could he true, some very smart people have said. Maybe I don't know.

Response to BlueNProud (Reply #4)

BlueNProud

(1,048 posts)
18. Word is that GOP support in the Senate is crumbling
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:54 PM
Oct 2020

as nervous Republicans seek to minimize election day losses.

dchill

(38,484 posts)
19. Yes, it's true. Word is that GOP support in the Senate is crumbling.
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 11:00 PM
Oct 2020

People are saying. #ACBburnttoast

 

Boogiemack

(1,406 posts)
15. If Any was worth a shit she would ask to not be confirmed until after the election at least.
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 10:51 PM
Oct 2020

At least the election would reflect the true will of the people and the GOP Senators might vote accordingly. (I know I am dreaming but hey, I have been having nightmare since 2016)

22. So many principles say this is wrong. I say the human heart adores principles...
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 11:06 PM
Oct 2020

I know, in this cynical age, we do not always believe this. Speak truth to power, we say, but we don't do it or do it strongly enough.

Now is the time to speak truth to power. And this is wrong. And it is a power grab. And anyone who assist in this will be tarnished and wounded just as clearly as it seems Trump will be tarnished and wounded.

if they wish to avoid this, they can just quietly back off!!! That, I believe, is not only the moral thing to do, I believe it is actually the wise thing to do and the thing that most assures longterm survival.

Now just to get them to believe that. I don't think it's as hard as we think it is when we are so propagandized by despair and cynicism.

20. He is so far. I believe that leaning on him and using his own words to do it is still
Tue Oct 20, 2020, 11:03 PM
Oct 2020

something worthwhile doing.

I'm doing it.

I urge others to do the same.

It is simply unthinkable that a President can nominate and have accepted the judge he thinks will hand an election to him. Many other reasons this is an unethical, immoral, mean-spirited, unwise move on everyone's part and they could do best for U.S., their party, and themselves by backing off!!! Not so hard to do. Move away from that weapon now. I know you want to use it. But just move away. Simple to do.

31. Oh, that would be good. But enough? They are so afraid and such crooks.
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 01:28 AM
Oct 2020

What I've been following is all the fear from Republican Senators about Trump tanking, assuming he does bigtime. Then there is less incentive to follow his shitty lead in putting this nomination forward. We don't need that many of them to break, and I'd like to start or continue the momentum.

Open always to ideas. If you hear or find more about tape, would be interested for sure.

Thanks!

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