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In reply to the discussion: Manchin - Passing HR1 could lead to another Jan 6, "not going to be part of it" [View all]ananda
(34,781 posts)51. That sounds quite normal, the curse of our existence these days.
THIS IS NOT NORMAL, LOGICAL, OR GOOD IN ANY WAY!!!!
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Manchin - Passing HR1 could lead to another Jan 6, "not going to be part of it" [View all]
Eid Ma Clack Shaw
Apr 2021
OP
No it won't, and we should still be able to get out the vote. If people decide it is hopeless, then
JohnSJ
Apr 2021
#25
Exactly! Besides many of these laws now being challenged in the courts will not stand
PortTack
Apr 2021
#28
People are not paying half assed attention if they think brute forcing another GOTv is going
uponit7771
Apr 2021
#34
What about our distrust after these thugs tried to overthrow the government on 1/6/21?
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2021
#7
Saw an interview with Schumer just today. He's planning on bringing a vote on HR1 in August
PortTack
Apr 2021
#29
Dems Have to Win Additional Senate Seats in 2022 If They Want to Enact More Progressive Legislation
Indykatie
Apr 2021
#10
that's the solution. crank up the PR machine...if there is one..and get to work for 2022 nt
msongs
Apr 2021
#12
Oh....we definitely are going to gain seats 1-2 in the senate. Of course if the house falls it won't
PortTack
Apr 2021
#30
You're a bit more optimistic than I am about the Senate IF we don't get the voter rights/protections
Celerity
Apr 2021
#45
Without HR1, Warnock is gone, and legislatures in OH and WI will try the same tricks as GA
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 2021
#48
That's no excuse. So was Robert Byrd. He can change if he has the courage to do the right thing.
Marcuse
Apr 2021
#15
Without HR1, Dems can't win more senate seats, and will lose the house.
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 2021
#17
Agree! A popular incumbent President is not easily defeated. There have only been 3 one term
PortTack
Apr 2021
#33
Those laws are being challenged with a 6th suit filed in GA just today. The most egregious parts
PortTack
Apr 2021
#31
Well, logically, making sure the Republiqans win, ending democracy in the US,
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Apr 2021
#50
Fuck. That. Guy. His legacy will be the dismantling of American Democracy. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 2021
#16
If the other side were not 100% and completely full of shit, this argument MIGHT hold a very
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2021
#19
He really does give sane people a headache, I guess he hasn't figured out that the right wing
turbinetree
Apr 2021
#35