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Nexus2

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22. They will compromise. They just have a slightly different definition of it.

Reply to -misanthroptimist (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 21, 2021, 07:54 PM

Jun 2021

Compromise is where they get everything they want and they might let your get some trivial concession or two, if they're feeling generous and get all the credit if the resulting act is successful BUT, and here's the best part, they'll generously allow you (will encourage it be going give to you in fact) all the blame and responsibility to any problems that result from it. Now that's bipartisan legislation at GOP apprved finest.

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Is anyone else getting sick of hearing the word bipartisan? [View all] Nexus2 Jun 2021 OP

Bipartisanship is dependent upon compromise -misanthroptimist Jun 2021 #1

Bipartisanship and compromise are defined by Republicans TxGuitar Jun 2021 #5

They will compromise. They just have a slightly different definition of it. Nexus2 Jun 2021 #22

Might as well call it "unicorny" lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #2

When its come to several issues, its like waiting to get the arsonist permission to put out the fire Nexus2 Jun 2021 #23

Yup. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #33

Yes and Hell yes! whathehell Jun 2021 #3

Republicans are allowed to be partisan. Mad_Machine76 Jun 2021 #30

So it seems -- There really should be a way whathehell Jun 2021 #35

I didn't realize how tired I was of hearing it. LakeArenal Jun 2021 #4

Especially with bad faith from McConnell n/t hibbing Jun 2021 #6

I honestly hate that two faced bastard, more than even Trump. [nt] Nexus2 Jun 2021 #24

Someone Should Clue Biden And Manchin Into This SoCalDavidS Jun 2021 #7

And we've seen that film before. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #17

Agreed. These so called negotiations are just ways to run out the clock. [nt] Nexus2 Jun 2021 #26

Yes. GoodRaisin Jun 2021 #8

Many among us urge patience, but the clock is still running Firestorm49 Jun 2021 #9

Yup, here's the thing 70% + of Americans wants President Biden's policy. THAT is bipartisan. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #10

We have heard hints that Biden wants to redefine "bipartisan" in that way. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #18

Me too, onecaliberal Jun 2021 #21

Synonymous to "Fair & Balanced." dchill Jun 2021 #11

Since at least 2008, probably longer. n/t TDale313 Jun 2021 #12

Bipartisan is a code word in Washington DC Mr.Bill Jun 2021 #13

I've been sick of it for so long, I can't remember when I first felt that way wryter2000 Jun 2021 #14

be reIt should renamed the Nuclear Nope Button. [nt] Nexus2 Jun 2021 #27

Bipartisan is too sophisticated a term for most Republican voters elias7 Jun 2021 #15

Four syllables. Three more than "beer" and two more than "NASCAR." lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #19

we only seem to hear it when Dems are in power Skittles Jun 2021 #16

A convenient excuse The Wizard Jun 2021 #20

Yes...I didn't vote for bipartisanship! Deuce Jun 2021 #25

Can't be bipartisan with nazis. triron Jun 2021 #28

K&R for, yip! UTUSN Jun 2021 #29

These days, the term is more a theory than a demonstrable reality DFW Jun 2021 #31

Not me. KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #32

"Gotta be bipartisan with Jeffrey Dahmer. He's a good cook" dalton99a Jun 2021 #34