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Rhiannon12866

(258,915 posts)
Fri May 2, 2025, 09:21 PM May 2025

'Start over!' Rep. Jasmine Crockett on thwarting Trump and how most DC Dems don't get it (Ari intv) - The Beat - MSNBC



Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the future of the Democratic party and grassroots opposition to Trump. - Aired on 05/01/2025.
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Deuxcents

(27,721 posts)
1. She's got that right..everything is a mess n we need to start over.. starting at the top, if I may add.
Fri May 2, 2025, 10:07 PM
May 2025

Rhiannon12866

(258,915 posts)
2. I completely agree, this country is facing historic lawlessness, we need to start over, but so much has been destroyed
Fri May 2, 2025, 10:11 PM
May 2025

Deuxcents

(27,721 posts)
3. It would take some real doing..like diplomacy to try and save our good name to be trusted again
Fri May 2, 2025, 10:17 PM
May 2025

But if we had a strong president with a qualified cabinet, it could be done but I don’t think we’ll ever be the same again. We’d have to redefine ourselves to our neighbors and allies around the world and that would take some time

Rhiannon12866

(258,915 posts)
6. And I keep thinking of how hard President Biden worked to clean up the mess and get our allies to trust us again
Fri May 2, 2025, 10:53 PM
May 2025

This time it could take decades.

Deuxcents

(27,721 posts)
7. I know..he was a trusted statesman and put together a qualified cabinet and honored treaties.
Fri May 2, 2025, 11:33 PM
May 2025

All destroyed in less than 100 days. I think you’re right, gonna take decades, if ever

Deuxcents

(27,721 posts)
5. Yes, but as hard as they try, it's not gonna happen so we're in this self inflicted situation for a while
Fri May 2, 2025, 10:33 PM
May 2025

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