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stopdiggin

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50. agree. MM right on virtually every point.

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 04:33 PM

Jan 2021

We have in out hands a fragile chance for a continuing democratic government. People that are interested in preserving it need to get on board. If you simply cannot work in tandem with other people and other forces -- perhaps the wisest thing, for the time being, would be to shut up.

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Here's the Good News and a Warning about that News! [View all] MineralMan Jan 2021 OP

All 50 Dem Senators need full security protection. dchill Jan 2021 #1

Yeah, OK. No doubt. But, that is not something we can do, so MineralMan Jan 2021 #3

Excellent post MM leftieNanner Jan 2021 #2

Yes, and that is a real limitation on what can be accomplished MineralMan Jan 2021 #5

agree. MM right on virtually every point. stopdiggin Jan 2021 #50

Well said. JB needs time to tcb on immediate needs, and have a chance to empedocles Jan 2021 #4

Thanks. There is so much that needs to be done. MineralMan Jan 2021 #6

I have read articles that say Biden is getting his ducks in a row Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #33

Great post malaise Jan 2021 #7

Thanks, Malaise! MineralMan Jan 2021 #11

+1000 ARPad95 Jan 2021 #8

It's good to see you today, MM. Hugin Jan 2021 #9

This is a very important post Still Sensible Jan 2021 #10

Thanks. I thought it needed saying. MineralMan Jan 2021 #12

It does. ChazInAz Jan 2021 #31

HIGH on the list MUST BE Statehood for DC and Puerto Rico! James48 Jan 2021 #13

Might be difficult with a razor thin majority in the Senate..... groundloop Jan 2021 #38

Thank you. ancianita Jan 2021 #14

I'm using DU to distract myself from my grieving. MineralMan Jan 2021 #17

I guessed as much. ancianita Jan 2021 #26

So true. I am just so happy for hope for the future regarding our allies, judesedit Jan 2021 #15

Thanks for standing behind our new administration! MineralMan Jan 2021 #19

this llashram Jan 2021 #30

Excellent thoughts for all of us to remember, Thank You MM KS Toronado Jan 2021 #16

absolutely housecat Jan 2021 #18

Thank you Stacey Abrams! Twice! Three times - President & two Senators! . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #20

Yes, indeed. She deserves enormous credit. MineralMan Jan 2021 #21

Biden is certainly in need of a bit of a honeymoon. But I think he and his advisors panader0 Jan 2021 #22

No doubt. We'll get to watch! MineralMan Jan 2021 #23

Well Said. NHvet Jan 2021 #24

I hope Congress works their butts off for 2 years. CaptainTruth Jan 2021 #25

this llashram Jan 2021 #27

Hear, Hear! peggysue2 Jan 2021 #28

Yes! A lot will happen in the First 100 Days FakeNoose Jan 2021 #29

You got it. Harker Jan 2021 #32

We'll have two solid years to undo the Trump stains. Firestorm49 Jan 2021 #34

Well said as always, MineralMan! Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #35

A couple technical questions: lastlib Jan 2021 #36

Loeffler was filling out a term for another Senator, so no. MineralMan Jan 2021 #52

Reasonable pace and sure Mr. Steve Jan 2021 #37

#1 priority is ending the pandemic Dukkha Jan 2021 #39

Great post AmericanCanuck Jan 2021 #40

You sir are a Patriot and a man of Common Sense. Tommymac Jan 2021 #41

It's very kind of you to say that. MineralMan Jan 2021 #53

And Biden has to accomplish all this in the middle of a raging pandemic! AwakeAtLast Jan 2021 #42

Yeah, our own in-house Farukas will have to be patient... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #43

There will be an incredible amount of rebuilding necessary to the... LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #44

A sane post marieo1 Jan 2021 #45

I disagree strongly- Dems must wield power swiftly and ruthlessly. Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #46

How are you doing today, MineralMan? tblue37 Jan 2021 #47

I'm OK, thanks, considering. MineralMan Jan 2021 #54

I know what you mean. Distraction can help, for awhile at least. I'm sure I'm not the only one who tblue37 Jan 2021 #56

Thank you. MineralMan Jan 2021 #57

Well, I think he's off to a great start, and today's announcement of his PatrickforO Jan 2021 #48

He will be to save lives by getting 100 million Americans vaccinated in the first 100 days. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #49

This is a chance for serious change. And a warning. mwooldri Jan 2021 #51

Agreed Dem2 Jan 2021 #55

'Everyone who is a Democrat or some style of progressive needs to give JoeBiden a serious honeymoon' Hekate Jan 2021 #58

It's my pleasure, Hekate. MineralMan Jan 2021 #61

No infighting! Lifelong Protester Jan 2021 #59

True. flying rabbit Jan 2021 #60

I tire of the special interestERs when we're in crisis mode. live love laugh Jan 2021 #62