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MineralMan

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Reply to Cuthbert Allgood (Reply #130)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 04:38 PM

Jan 2021

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Some Seem Intent on Holding Joe Biden's Feet to the Fire, [View all] MineralMan Jan 2021 OP

I'm gonna give President-elect Biden a wide pass. Hugin Jan 2021 #1

As am I and as are most people. MineralMan Jan 2021 #5

Me too. Zoonart Jan 2021 #9

Thanks for the shout out to Vice President-elect Harris. Hugin Jan 2021 #17

She is the best. Zoonart Jan 2021 #23

Me three! nt pazzyanne Jan 2021 #137

Its unclear whether you are scolding left of center DUers or left of center elected representatives LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #139

Elected representatives tend to sort themselves out with MineralMan Jan 2021 #146

Thanks for clearing it up LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #151

Most reasonable, rational people will. BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #39

ME TOO! Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #78

Exactly seta1950 Jan 2021 #101

Maybe they need their feet held to the fire!! It's utter nonsense Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #2

"Feet Held to the Fire" is a torture technique that dates MineralMan Jan 2021 #4

Thank you for giving me a much needed history lesson. Butterflylady Jan 2021 #115

Thank you. I'm noticing a definate parallel. Budi Jan 2021 #3

Completely effing ridiculous. So exhausted with all of these people. onecaliberal Jan 2021 #6

Biden needs heat from his left. It's useful. Laelth Jan 2021 #7

Nonsense! MineralMan Jan 2021 #11

I love you MineralMan but Nonsense! right back at you. PurgedVoter Jan 2021 #128

No disrespect but I'm pretty sure most people think Joe is a moderate luv2fly Jan 2021 #16

Joe's stimulus bill (as currently defined) is OUTRAGEOUSLY ... Laelth Jan 2021 #31

Yes, it actually is very liberal PatSeg Jan 2021 #70

Progressives asking for MORE give Joe cover. Laelth Jan 2021 #73

Perhaps PatSeg Jan 2021 #82

I am not sure how this works in real life. beastie boy Jan 2021 #36

Yep. That's how it works. Laelth Jan 2021 #63

I see what you're saying and it makes sense, how about a one word substitution to turn the heat down KS Toronado Jan 2021 #117

You are right, we need pressure from the left. Even more. LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #125

I sense you don't care for AOC? Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2021 #37

I adore AOC. Laelth Jan 2021 #54

They'll claim Biden is a radical left-wing socialist no matter what he does IronLionZion Jan 2021 #110

I agree w/ you. And these same people see what trump did in encouraging the mob to lash SWBTATTReg Jan 2021 #8

He gets a four year grace period from me...he has a tough job ahead. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #34

One sure thing about being President grumpyduck Jan 2021 #10

We do not have to participate in that, MineralMan Jan 2021 #13

We also don't need to participate in cult like behavior Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #98

Well, I'm not one of those who will be critical of Biden. Sure, as time goes on and PatrickforO Jan 2021 #12

Like Obama was subject to 'reasonable criticsm' which cost us the House and the Senate and Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #38

Well, not to split hairs, but Obama was an excellent president who had the temerity PatrickforO Jan 2021 #90

Not surprised by hearing from the Peanut Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #14

that's absurd. Biden has made a proposal that will be debated in Congress bigtree Jan 2021 #15

Something is certainly absurd. MineralMan Jan 2021 #19

that seems to go both ways bigtree Jan 2021 #46

The thread that prompted this post is no longer visible MineralMan Jan 2021 #84

we shouldn't start our debate from the 'middle' bigtree Jan 2021 #88

I disagree, given the 50/50 split in the Senate. MineralMan Jan 2021 #94

arguing that you know what will pass in this time is fine bigtree Jan 2021 #105

Advocacy and attack on those who are trying to achieve the goals MineralMan Jan 2021 #108

I'm sorry bigtree Jan 2021 #116

In other words, the usual politics on our side...What has that gained us in terms of policy Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #43

we've been taught this cynicism by this corrupt administration bigtree Jan 2021 #53

In a different time perhaps...but we see what happened to the Obama presidency...we should Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #62

who says we won't 'unite?' bigtree Jan 2021 #69

It is not a vigourous debate... I have no doubt that Biden wants as much as possible...there is Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #92

there's going to be an opportunity for congressfolk and senators to weigh in bigtree Jan 2021 #95

When some basically call Biden a liar over the $2000...that is not just debate. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #153

you made up rhetoric here and then argued against your own invention bigtree Jan 2021 #156

+1 betsuni Jan 2021 #159

I avoid those posts/posters, but... Dem2 Jan 2021 #18

You can always count on me to do that. MineralMan Jan 2021 #20

Thank you! justhanginon Jan 2021 #140

As Democrats we pay attention to Democrats who are campaigning for office. I refuse to believe Autumn Jan 2021 #21

Oh, yes, I'm used to it. MineralMan Jan 2021 #25

The Senator "represented in my avatar is and has been talking" about Americans getting Autumn Jan 2021 #42

I also find the violent ballerina image in your signature MineralMan Jan 2021 #48

I find it hilarious. It was even funnier on TV. Autumn Jan 2021 #60

I'm sure you do. MineralMan Jan 2021 #64

You've been very open about your family life. I will admit to having kids and many grand kids. Autumn Jan 2021 #87

I have never found deliberate violent assault on another person amusing. MineralMan Jan 2021 #89

I don't mind at all MM. There is ZERO possibility you and I will ever stand next to each other. nt Autumn Jan 2021 #91

It's a comedy bit, for goodness sake. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #103

Sure doesn't look like it to me. MineralMan Jan 2021 #106

Obscure little show called America's Got Talent. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #113

lol Celerity Jan 2021 #133

I don't care who doesn't like it, that shit is funny! Autumn Jan 2021 #155

+1000 Celerity Jan 2021 #132

Bernie also described the payments as a 'first step' bigtree Jan 2021 #72

Bernie Sanders as the Senate Budget Committee's new chair is the best thing that Autumn Jan 2021 #81

agreed bigtree Jan 2021 #86

OK, I found the complete video, after a serious Google search. MineralMan Jan 2021 #118

I have the only GIF that has no context? I don't think so. Thanks for the video, I knew Autumn Jan 2021 #122

Far more restrained response than I could have done! ;-) BamaRefugee Jan 2021 #141

It's just a game that some play. Autumn Jan 2021 #144

Maybe you're humorless Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #130

And maybe you don't know me at all. MineralMan Jan 2021 #147

When they came for TV and movie clip GIFs, there was no one left. Autumn Jan 2021 #149

I don't get it.. stillcool Jan 2021 #22

As I said elsewhere relayerbob Jan 2021 #24

Some will always remain in the backcourt, keeping MineralMan Jan 2021 #26

TY! bluestarone Jan 2021 #27

I have met Joe in person twice and I trust him Gothmog Jan 2021 #28

Thank you. I know you will. MineralMan Jan 2021 #30

What he said eom Hobo Jan 2021 #29

Your pre-emptive strike against "some" SharonClark Jan 2021 #32

"No proof, just accusations. " TwilightZone Jan 2021 #35

Lulz! NurseJackie Jan 2021 #40

Never did I tell people not to discuss anything. MineralMan Jan 2021 #41

You might want to look in the mirror. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #44

Pre-emptive strike? mcar Jan 2021 #52

Good suggestion. MineralMan Jan 2021 #66

Ideological purity must be maintained. BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #33

THIS RIGHT HERE Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2021 #107

Can I take that as confirmation my point is accurate? BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #161

+1 progressoid Jan 2021 #143

I think it has been pretty good, actually mvd Jan 2021 #45

Senator Sanders is not the President-Elect MineralMan Jan 2021 #55

I said in my post that I realize Biden is not Sanders mvd Jan 2021 #67

Medicare for all is not possible with this congress. Let's start with a public option which I Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #93

They at least waited until Obama was inaugurated before they started this nonsense mcar Jan 2021 #47

Or even just the last couple weeks PatSeg Jan 2021 #74

That's right mcar Jan 2021 #75

I can't even begin to imagine PatSeg Jan 2021 #85

Sadly, they did not wait a moment, beginning w his choice of minister for the invocation... Hekate Jan 2021 #157

Heat and pressure are fine. apnu Jan 2021 #49

Differences in opinion over policy do not constitute vicious attacks as some here want to maintain jcgoldie Jan 2021 #50

I haven't seen any differences of opinion over policy mcar Jan 2021 #57

Wheres the attack on Biden jcgoldie Jan 2021 #61

Lots of people attacking Biden in the OPs mcar Jan 2021 #65

You have to understand... tonedevil Jan 2021 #124

There are no attacks they were following Joe's lead. As far as Joe was concerned the $600 was never Autumn Jan 2021 #154

Agreed. What we don't need are straw man attacks on DU. n/t MarcA Jan 2021 #135

Thanks for taking the flak on this. I am just exhausted at this point.... Hekate Jan 2021 #51

That is true. MineralMan Jan 2021 #58

SSDD mostly ismnotwasm Jan 2021 #56

Indeed. MineralMan Jan 2021 #59

Joe is very accessible if you need to "put the heat on him" call him up Walleye Jan 2021 #68

Most people would not have the courage to address a President MineralMan Jan 2021 #71

True but you can talk to his people or at least communicating with him someway that isn't tweeting Walleye Jan 2021 #79

It's totally unacceptable IMO Chakaconcarne Jan 2021 #76

Thank you! MineralMan Jan 2021 #80

We need unity to stop COVID and fascism, and I support him 100%. Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #77

In light of everything going on (and that's A LOT), I will give Biden a pass for now bc it is just Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #83

With a 50-50 senate, our expectations need to be realistic mcar Jan 2021 #126

with VP Harris as the tiebreaker. We got the house, senate, AND WH. Time to take a stand. Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #129

you are setting yourself up for disappointment (at this point I just want Trump's damage undone) Celerity Jan 2021 #150

I know you're right but I am not expecting it right now. I am hoping over time Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #163

Agreed ColoradoBlue Jan 2021 #96

It's a little bit like the parts of RW that now hate mcCONnell, Pence, and even McCarthy! Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #97

Yes. It's interesting, isn't it? MineralMan Jan 2021 #104

Well said. cwydro Jan 2021 #99

Go Joe marti Jan 2021 #100

All elected officials should have their feet held to the fire by constituents Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #102

No, they don't. Burned feet are hobbled. They slow a person down. pnwmom Jan 2021 #123

Sorry you disagree with the metaphor, IMO a little heat is a good thing. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #127

Joe can handle these "nut jobs"" Barbara2423 Jan 2021 #109

This isn't his first rodeo and he happens to agree with those people you are calling "nut jobs" Autumn Jan 2021 #152

I have been complaining notinkansas Jan 2021 #111

I do not mind arguments here. marie999 Jan 2021 #112

Started seeing that a couple weeks ago. So fucking annoying. C Moon Jan 2021 #114

He beat Trump... BlueJac Jan 2021 #119

Good Strong people marieo1 Jan 2021 #120

In support of your thoughts, I suggest the posters here read Obama's "A Promised Land." BarbD Jan 2021 #121

I agree with you dianaredwing Jan 2021 #131

Not holding his feet to the fire... Viz Jan 2021 #134

I think some of it is rethugs, foreign influence and/or bots. Of course, some is real as Americans judesedit Jan 2021 #136

Isn't that how democracy is supposed to work? His address yesterday..... mjvpi Jan 2021 #138

all who are llashram Jan 2021 #142

So in 6 days, criticism can resume. progressoid Jan 2021 #145

Prepare for the tsunami ;-) BamaRefugee Jan 2021 #148

K&R betsuni Jan 2021 #158

And in the real world outside political websites, Americans don't give a shit. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #160

This isn't new it's the standard for Democrats...a standard that we have to do away with. live love laugh Jan 2021 #162