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StarfishSaver

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6. There is NEVER a time for us to act like Republicans

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 23, 2021, 10:19 AM

Jan 2021

"We're gonna do this effed up thing just this one time, but it's ok, because we're doing it for the right reason. And right after we catch back up, we'll go back to being the good guys" should never be a thing.

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Dear Mr. President: You inspired us -- but "unity" with Republicans and Trumpists is a trap [View all] DonViejo Jan 2021 OP

And no more than a dream. A dream we should not waste our time on pursueing. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #1

No, we don't act like repubs... Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #5

Actually that didnt happen in the Senate. We have a 50 50 majority...the thinnest of majorities. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #11

We have VP Kamala, and there are a couple Republicans Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #15

There are Democrats who want to keep the filibuster. We had 60 votes at first in 2009 Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #20

I hope, after the installation of Barrett on The Supreme Court Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #24

I hope so too. But it is not a given. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #27

Yeah, because that worked so well the last time we had a full majority. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #29

Do you mean "wield"? Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #30

There is NEVER a time for us to act like Republicans StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #6

Well, we will agree to disagree. As I stated, we NEED to act like we won the election. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #8

We won a small majority not a landslide. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #12

And? Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #13

Honestly how? Some Democrats are reluctant to get rid of the filibuster. Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #23

+1 Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #26

+1000 Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #16

What is wrong with investigations..? With exposure..? albacore Jan 2021 #17

The Democrats have been in power for TWO DAYS and already have an impeachment trial scheduled StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #21

You make shit up... albacore Jan 2021 #28

It becomes a waste of precious time. Did the American people vote for Biden so he could Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #25

"Unity" is mostly messaging servermsh Jan 2021 #2

Exactly. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #3

"Dems: Do what's needed, whatever it takes. Be FDR in 1933." dawg day Jan 2021 #4

+1 Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #7

+1 Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #9

FDR won large congressional majorities. You want Biden to be our FDR support him Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #14

In 1933, Democrats had a 72% majority in the House and 60% in the Senate. NYC Liberal Jan 2021 #22

I Think It' A Trap For Repubs JimGinPA Jan 2021 #10

That is my take as well in Biden talking bipartisan unity PufPuf23 Jan 2021 #19

For Reptilicans, it's never UNITY Mr. Ected Jan 2021 #18

A vision of unity is powerful and would change so many lives. NoRoadUntravelled Jan 2021 #31