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Johnny2X2X

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10. American Democracy is at stake if we don't deliver for the American people

Reply to Tom Rinaldo (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 01:30 PM

Feb 2021

I think that is more clear than ever. If Dems fail to deliver the things that the American public want this time around, Trump can be right back in office in 2025. Our democracy will not survive another Trump term.

And that's why you'll see Reps fight harder than ever, if Dems deliver what we've promised, they'll be out of power for a long time.

The stimulus will get the economy back on track and get Covid under control. Student loan reform will happen. A $15 minimum wage will transform the country dramatically. These 3 things alone will be things the people will thank Dems for forever.

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I gotta say, overall I'm pretty impressed by how unified Democrats have remained [View all] Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 OP

We are not the same party. The last 4 years has been a rude awakening. Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #1

Yep, I think that's true for us here as well n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 #2

Yes it has and while we still have some who will attack our party on the left...I think more Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #6

I totally agree! People have awakened to a frightening reality Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #9

My sister who lived in Georgia. and some on this very Forum warned about this. I Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #14

Me too. I thought it could happen but to actually see it was SO jarring. Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #18

It is why we must try to keep the GOP out of power in the next four years and beyond... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #19

AGREED! Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #23

They are so dangerous... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #24

Same here. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #20

They're doing great so far. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #3

United we stand Andy823 Feb 2021 #4

Your post is Absolutely on point. I agree completely. And am beginning to be hopeful we Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #5

I think we may gain seats in 2022 also, even if that bucks historic trends Tom Rinaldo Feb 2021 #8

If we hold together and get some shit done, I think our chances are good... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #11

I think you are correct. It mirrors my thoughts...and I hope to God we are right...putting the Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #15

Absolutely awesome post. TexasLefty29 Feb 2021 #7

Hi, welcome to DU if I haven't said so before. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #16

American Democracy is at stake if we don't deliver for the American people Johnny2X2X Feb 2021 #10

The prospect of annihilation concentrates the mind wonderfully dalton99a Feb 2021 #12

I agree. The seditionists have united us. peggysue2 Feb 2021 #13

Getting the Trumpers out of power is the most important thing...and the Tea Party types as well... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #17

And I hope we don't forget that now that he's gone. lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #21

Sen. Warren was my second choice. I have long admired her. We need to stick together like Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #25

Agreed. lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #26

Absolutely strategy matters. soldierant Feb 2021 #30

Agreed! Great post! CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #22

The fact is Trump scared the shit out of us grantcart Feb 2021 #27

There's a great big difference between unity and goose-stepping. Harker Feb 2021 #28

All three of the Democratic leaders are good people, able politicians and have a LOT of experience. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #29

The Democratic Party is about Debate and Discourse, not Divisiveness and Destruction. Tommymac Feb 2021 #31

I was on a Zoom call last night with murielm99 Feb 2021 #32