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Blue_true

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8. Blind hatred will sometimes cause people to be smarter than they are.

Tue Dec 22, 2020, 10:06 PM

Dec 2020

He knew that McConnell was dead set against a large stimulus check. He believes that Mitch has double-crossed him after Mitch finally accepted simple reality and logic. So Trump’s mind sees that Mitch doesn’t want to give deserving Americans more money, so Trump focuses on that to boil Mitch.

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Nancy Pelosi is ready to force republicans' hand, thanks to trump! Who was saying she.... [View all] George II Dec 2020 OP

Trump Just Screwed Moscow Mitch and He Did It on Purpose n/t Indykatie Dec 2020 #1

I'd like to think that too, but I really don't think he's smart enough. George II Dec 2020 #2

Blind hatred will sometimes cause people to be smarter than they are. Blue_true Dec 2020 #8

Yeah, and his top priority is having everyone around him be sycophants. That's why he's fired more.. George II Dec 2020 #14

I like the bottom line. Blue_true Dec 2020 #17

Nice analysis... AmyStrange Dec 2020 #39

Will he insist on having his name on the cheques (sorry, checks!)? luvtheGWN Dec 2020 #76

He likely will try to grab all credit, if the amount is more. Blue_true Dec 2020 #78

Yep... WinstonSmith4740 Dec 2020 #79

Mitch is definitely in a situation that his usual weaseling won't work for. Blue_true Dec 2020 #82

I agree. Trump is just grandstanding. underpants Dec 2020 #31

When it comes to revenge, Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #33

Yep, that idiot knows revenge and is good at extracting it. nt Blue_true Dec 2020 #40

I expect the poor,hungry soon to be homeless and unemployed are screwed as Trump may have Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #7

Seriously, this is a disaster for those in need. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #72

Ga Dems hopefully going ad full blast on the $2000 number. Already an important empedocles Dec 2020 #3

Do GA Dems have rapid response ad makers? Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #9

If they have the normal democratic consultants, they will likely let Blue_true Dec 2020 #21

This is where twitter outshines news orgs -- immediate communication with the electorate. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #22

More like direct communication, which is both a blessing and a curse. Blue_true Dec 2020 #29

Ossoff is on it liskddksil Dec 2020 #25

TY, just saw and k&r'd your OP on it. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #27

Nice uponit7771 Dec 2020 #70

That's what they were saying on CNN, that this is going to really help the runoffs.... George II Dec 2020 #18

On CNN right NOW! sheshe2 Dec 2020 #4

So often I've wished to be a fly on the wall to see key 'con power figures reacting to trump empedocles Dec 2020 #15

That is a great start. sheshe2 Dec 2020 #16

She called his bluff. Kingofalldems Dec 2020 #5

Absolutely brilliant! Either it works or Republicans go into Christmas and GA looking like Scrooge. tritsofme Dec 2020 #6

This is classic StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #10

Epic! Cha Dec 2020 #12

This is why representatives like Omar and AOC should be trying to learn from Speaker Pelosi. Blue_true Dec 2020 #24

Yup StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #28

Learn what? peoli Dec 2020 #32

Leadership, when to speak when not to, what it really takes to wield power Thekaspervote Dec 2020 #35

Teddy Roosevelt had an expression for it: "Speak softly and carry a big stick"..... George II Dec 2020 #37

A Sequoia trunk with rusty, long rail spikes through it. nt Blue_true Dec 2020 #42

Leadership! Cha Dec 2020 #54

Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey called for $2000 per month in May peoli Dec 2020 #64

Nancy Pelosi Knows what she's doing that's Why Cha Dec 2020 #68

Oh absolutely! Thekaspervote Dec 2020 #34

+1 Lucinda Dec 2020 #71

Retweeted TY! Cha Dec 2020 #11

Ha! Pelosi is, as always, the master mcar Dec 2020 #13

Au contraire. Sometimes she "be settin' there waiting for him jes' like a spider" StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #19

Funny you should say that, it's one of the favorite scenes of my wife and I in that movie..... George II Dec 2020 #23

So right! mcar Dec 2020 #45

the bluff has been called......... Takket Dec 2020 #20

THe Same Ones Who Go After Her Every 2 Years Me. Dec 2020 #26

Right Deuxcents Dec 2020 #30

... Me. Dec 2020 #52

Madame speaker FTW!! Thekaspervote Dec 2020 #36

She's been remarkably effective BainsBane Dec 2020 #38

This is how you do it folks.. Peacetrain Dec 2020 #41

Nancy should say Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #43

Nancy should raise him... JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #44

No, she's using Trump against the GOP BainsBane Dec 2020 #47

I don't care what is much more "effective". As long as we get... JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #48

You won't get four grand BainsBane Dec 2020 #49

Trump said two grand. Nancy should raise his bluff 2X and then... JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #61

You'll probably get $600 BainsBane Dec 2020 #62

NO.. Speaker of the House Pelosi Knows Cha Dec 2020 #55

YES! She will beat Trump at his own game and bring in even more for us!... JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #60

I have No Problem being "POSITIVE"! Cha Dec 2020 #66

GREAT! JoeOtterbein Dec 2020 #67

For the record: she is the one who said she would likely step down in two years. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2020 #46

If you object so much to the extra $1400 BainsBane Dec 2020 #50

Where did I say I objected to it? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2020 #53

It's about a $2000 covid payment BainsBane Dec 2020 #57

Half the sentence about Nancy is in the Subject of the post. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2020 #65

he looks terrible . . . I mean, more terrible than usual . . . not getting enough sleep? . . . n/t OneBlueSky Dec 2020 #51

& Lying & Eating Too MUCH SHIT. Cha Dec 2020 #56

Monkey wrench mollie8 Dec 2020 #58

Yesterday she said $600 was a "significant amt of money" leftstreet Dec 2020 #59

HA, Nancy built the better mousetrap! R B Garr Dec 2020 #63

Excellent Way to Put that, RB!! Cha Dec 2020 #69

..... R B Garr Dec 2020 #74

You're Welcome! Cha Dec 2020 #77

I am glad she is moving on it, but this just fell into her lap. There is not great Zipgun Dec 2020 #73

None of you have figured out why the grifter wants the average 'murican to get more money? Rural_Progressive Dec 2020 #75

I'm all for embarassing Mr McConnell. malthaussen Dec 2020 #80

"Trump Caves" has to be repeated on all social media. Good title! ancianita Dec 2020 #81