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Democratic Primaries

Uncle Joe

(58,420 posts) Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:33 PM Dec 2019

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The United States Congress just passed a $738 billion giveaway

Link to tweet

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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The United States Congress just passed a $738 billion giveaway (Original Post) Uncle Joe Dec 2019 OP

And look at the roll count vote hibbing Dec 2019 #1

BASH democrats I see. Eliot Rosewater Dec 2019 #2

Not enough of it coming back to his state this time? TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #3

Do proceed ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #5

That about covers that. No need to proceed. Point made. TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #6

Hey you have been here nearly 90 days ChubbyStar Dec 2019 #7

Thank you! Looks like you have been here for about two and a half years. Great job! TidalWave46 Dec 2019 #8

I'm honestly sickened that this isn't being met with more disdain. redqueen Dec 2019 #4

So, better move along with kicking Nancy Pelosi out as Speaker? brooklynite Dec 2019 #9

Who proposed that? redqueen Dec 2019 #10

You're complaining about the deal...that was agreed to by Speaker Pelosi. brooklynite Dec 2019 #13

How am I blaming one side? redqueen Dec 2019 #14

He said this in a tweet about a half hour ago, this simply is NOT true... George II Dec 2019 #11

Because it hasn't come up for a vote there yet. redqueen Dec 2019 #12

The vote took place at 12:32 PM today. 86 Yeas, 8 Nays, 6 Not Voting. George II Dec 2019 #15

Jeeeeeesus redqueen Dec 2019 #16

At least they snuck some good stuff in the bill, too. Not enough. That "space force" .... George II Dec 2019 #17

It's killing us. redqueen Dec 2019 #18

hibbing

(10,109 posts)

1. And look at the roll count vote

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:36 PM

Dec 2019

They spread the military spending all over the country making it difficult for members regardless of party to vote against it. It is a shame.

Peace

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Eliot Rosewater

(31,121 posts)

2. BASH democrats I see.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:37 PM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

3. Not enough of it coming back to his state this time?

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:39 PM

Dec 2019

What a hyF-35ocrit.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ChubbyStar

(3,191 posts)

5. Do proceed

Reply to TidalWave46 (Reply #3)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:46 PM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

6. That about covers that. No need to proceed. Point made.

Reply to ChubbyStar (Reply #5)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:49 PM

Dec 2019

But due to the kind nature of your request....

“The socialist trumpets his antiwar record,” the article said. “But he doesn’t mind expensive war machines — if they’re based in his home state.”

NBC

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

ChubbyStar

(3,191 posts)

7. Hey you have been here nearly 90 days

Reply to TidalWave46 (Reply #6)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:51 PM

Dec 2019

So happy for you!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

8. Thank you! Looks like you have been here for about two and a half years. Great job!

Reply to ChubbyStar (Reply #7)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:53 PM

Dec 2019

Not sure what either has to do with anything but I always like a good celebration.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

4. I'm honestly sickened that this isn't being met with more disdain.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:43 PM

Dec 2019

So I guess we're just permanently behind the AUMF then, huh?

And we're all agreed that ensuring we keep arming the Saudis so they can keep fucking up Yemen?

Shameful. And people just defending it, because pork.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,729 posts)

9. So, better move along with kicking Nancy Pelosi out as Speaker?

Reply to redqueen (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:54 PM

Dec 2019

Do you have an acceptable substitute?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

10. Who proposed that?

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:55 PM

Dec 2019

Someone who doesn't know how the game is played.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

brooklynite

(94,729 posts)

13. You're complaining about the deal...that was agreed to by Speaker Pelosi.

Reply to redqueen (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:05 PM

Dec 2019

You can't blame just one side...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

14. How am I blaming one side?

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #13)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:06 PM

Dec 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

George II

(67,782 posts)

11. He said this in a tweet about a half hour ago, this simply is NOT true...

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 05:57 PM

Dec 2019

....he didn't voted against this one. Why not?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

12. Because it hasn't come up for a vote there yet.

Reply to George II (Reply #11)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:05 PM

Dec 2019

He and Warren have both stated they'll vote against it.

Not that it will matter, because it will pass.

Making things THAT MUCH HARDER next fall. Great.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

George II

(67,782 posts)

15. The vote took place at 12:32 PM today. 86 Yeas, 8 Nays, 6 Not Voting.

Reply to redqueen (Reply #12)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:09 PM

Dec 2019

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-defense-congress/senate-sends-massive-defense-bill-for-trump-to-sign-creating-space-force-idUSKBN1YL24C

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

16. Jeeeeeesus

Reply to George II (Reply #15)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:12 PM

Dec 2019

I actually looked up stuff about this this morning, didn't know it was coming up for a vote in the Senate today.

Space Force. Hooray.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

George II

(67,782 posts)

17. At least they snuck some good stuff in the bill, too. Not enough. That "space force" ....

Reply to redqueen (Reply #16)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:26 PM

Dec 2019

....is ridiculous, but he put it in his letter to Pelosi this afternoon, bragging about it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redqueen

(115,103 posts)

18. It's killing us.

Reply to George II (Reply #17)

Tue Dec 17, 2019, 06:36 PM

Dec 2019

We are now on the hook for whatever that madman does with our military.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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