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StarfishSaver

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4. The Democrats know this

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Sat Apr 24, 2021, 07:24 AM

Apr 2021

They're not naive.

But working with him sends the right message.

And it's remotely possible we may be able to get a substantial portion of what we want through the Senate with his help.

On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if Tim Scott ends up with egg all over his face and a painful lesson in just what his Republican colleagues think of him - when he is unable to get any of them to vote for the package he negotiates.

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Please, please, please, Democrats---understand this: [View all] Atticus Apr 2021 OP

I totally agree.... FarPoint Apr 2021 #1

' . . . count your fingers afterward..' empedocles Apr 2021 #2

Check your wallet also.. hot2na Apr 2021 #19

I believe that Democrats do understand this. gab13by13 Apr 2021 #3

Some times I wonder if they do or not. blueinredohio Apr 2021 #11

:) Because they don't trip him in the aisle and take off his fingers? Hortensis Apr 2021 #27

We'll see. KPN Apr 2021 #22

The Democrats know this StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #4

Egg on his face is what I expect wryter2000 Apr 2021 #15

. .count your fingers. Check for your wallet. And the knife in your back. niyad Apr 2021 #5

These are the consequences of the 2016 elections. Beastly Boy Apr 2021 #6

Anyone still a Republican at this point simply can't be trusted LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #7

Sen Scott appears to be a repub first and an American second. Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #8

They hate black Americans, and want to continue to drive wedges between us PatrickforB Apr 2021 #12

Ah, Atticus, I like your creative use of the word 'pus-bag!' PatrickforB Apr 2021 #9

Only a fool trusts a Republican/Nazi like Scott. johnthewoodworker Apr 2021 #10

The fact that Scott, a black man, belongs to the racist Republican party says it all dlk Apr 2021 #13

Too bad they don't know as much about politics and strategy as some people here StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #17

Lots of experts on DU dlk Apr 2021 #18

Yep. StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #20

+ JI7 Apr 2021 #24

Lucy with the football... BlueIdaho Apr 2021 #14

No. StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #16

Every time I see that guy, I just feel a deep embarrassment for Carlitos Brigante Apr 2021 #21

Anyone who has enthusiastically supported Il Douche needs to be dealt with very, very carefully. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #23

Abiding trust, Tim? Good luck with that! czarjak Apr 2021 #25

Tim (See, some of my friends are Retrumplicans) Scott maxrandb Apr 2021 #26