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crimycarny

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3. Whatever happened to doing the right thing for the country?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Jul 28, 2021, 07:24 PM

Jul 2021

Even the pundits often talk about Senator's votes based on what it will do for their re-elections chances versus what it will do for the country. Those in Washington definitely live in a "bubble" where it's all about winning over the other team versus doing the job they were elected to do.

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TFG very upset over coming infrastructure deal [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

Well, he may be the former guy, but he'll always be the... catbyte Jul 2021 #1

Hahahahaha! They aren't scared of you anymore, O orange turd. brush Jul 2021 #2

Whatever happened to doing the right thing for the country? crimycarny Jul 2021 #3

Maybe we need to change the name of this web site to "Radical Left Democratic Underground " IcyPeas Jul 2021 #4

Thanks for the laugh! aurora the great Jul 2021 #18

Needs a long-armed jacket in a rubber room, I'd say. rickyhall Jul 2021 #5

Investment in our Country's infrastructure is only about Bluethroughu Jul 2021 #6

Obviously, you have me confused with somebody who gives a shit... Wounded Bear Jul 2021 #7

Time to stop giving a shit what he thinks! Initech Jul 2021 #8

Time for a glass of chilled malaise Jul 2021 #9

Why the ever-lovin' F*CK... AmBlue Jul 2021 #10

Well said! Thank you PortTack Jul 2021 #17

Romney should reply, "I grew up in a Republican family and have been one ... 11 Bravo Jul 2021 #11

if asked about this, if i were Romney, my reply would be... Takket Jul 2021 #12

Whiny Baby colsohlibgal Jul 2021 #13

Well yeah, but tRumps going to release HIS infrastructure plan in 2 weeks...remember? Enter stage left Jul 2021 #14

Oh geez I forgot ...he's going to be back in the WH 8/13...silly me PortTack Jul 2021 #16

If turtle supports it..it's pretty much a done deal. Maybe this is a direct shot at tfg PortTack Jul 2021 #15