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RandySF

(58,696 posts)
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 12:14 AM Apr 2021

This posted comment from a Sanders primary supporter says it all about Dems in 2021.

From the Comments Section of a Political Wire post about proposed $1.8 trillion 'Families Plan':


Holy Shit, Biden is a fucking beast! As a progressive who firmly supported Bernie in the primaries, I am so happy with what Biden has done and is doing. He has also been excellent temperamentally, which was expected.





https://politicalwire.com/2021/04/24/biden-set-to-unveil-1-8-trillion-families-plan/
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This posted comment from a Sanders primary supporter says it all about Dems in 2021. (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2021 OP
Well, I wouldn't use that term, but then, I'm in my sixties and just a bit more PatrickforB Apr 2021 #1
Of course Biden is a beast. Didn't anyone pay attention to The Onion? betsuni Apr 2021 #2
Agreed wholeheartedly! calimary Apr 2021 #3
and he has Sanders and Wsrren to be the new lions of the Senate SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2021 #4
I agree. StrictlyRockers Apr 2021 #5

PatrickforB

(14,569 posts)
1. Well, I wouldn't use that term, but then, I'm in my sixties and just a bit more
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 01:33 AM
Apr 2021

genteel.

I will say, though, that I am delighted with Biden, too. He is proving a transformative president.

I've called both my senators and told them:
1. Pass S1
2. Statehood for DC and Puerto Rico
3. Get rid of the filibuster, even if you have to roll over Manchin and Sinema
4. Ram Biden's agenda through

Thing is, I'm TIRED of being taxed without representation - and I don't say that lightly. The federal government has done nothing that materially helped my family for decades. Oh, I know...ACA, ARRA, those things were good.

But since 2017, we have literally thrown trillions of dollars at billionaires and corporations through irresponsible tax cuts, and the first two Trump stimulus bills.

Healthcare. Expanded Social Security. Lower age for Medicare eligibility. Universal high-speed broadband access. Massive infrastructure upgrades. Debt free college. Social justice. Economic justice. Beefed up funding for K-12.

These are things that would materially help all of us. Instead we have a massive Trump-caused crisis at the southern border, forever wars, a trillion dollar 'defense' budget and one whole party that obstructs everything so it can blame the Democrats for failing to govern.

This has to stop. I want a government that WORKS for me and my family. Biden is coming through, but the Senate needs to get rid of stupid, arcane rules and actually start working.

betsuni

(25,447 posts)
2. Of course Biden is a beast. Didn't anyone pay attention to The Onion?
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 01:53 AM
Apr 2021


He's doing what he campaigned on. He's authentic, like most Democrats. President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden are authentic liberals.

calimary

(81,192 posts)
3. Agreed wholeheartedly!
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 02:27 AM
Apr 2021

President Biden is a revelation! I thought he’d be better than that fake so-called pResident with the fake hair and fake teeth and fake “tan” and fake certifications and fake power-and-wealth and fake “perfect family” and fake reputation and fake ... well, Fake EVERYTHING.

But what we have now, and WHO we have now, is a towering giant of truth, compassion, kindness, and decency. AND ideas actually designed to help people in need! And help us all dig out of this pit the last faker left us in.

I liked Joe Biden before. I voted for him with hope in my heart that things might improve at least a little. But now? I FUCKING LOVE the guy!!!

He’s not just the President. He’s a Godsend.

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,107 posts)
4. and he has Sanders and Wsrren to be the new lions of the Senate
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 02:29 AM
Apr 2021

As well as Top notch people in his cabinet.

Hoping Buttigieg keeps appearing on Fox News. He takes it to them and I think they listen.

StrictlyRockers

(3,855 posts)
5. I agree.
Sun Apr 25, 2021, 02:35 AM
Apr 2021

I think Biden is doing great! Much better than I expected. He's come out with some very progressive plans. And I was a big Bernie supporter.

And I get pissed off when I see progressives and leftists nitpicking everything he does and hating on him. He's doing great! And hey, you don't have to hate everything to be a leftist, ok? They all seem to act like it, though.

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