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47. john bel edwards is doing his best, but the repybs are heavy majorities in the legislature

Sun Aug 8, 2021, 07:04 AM

Aug 2021

and the evangelists are no help. atty gen landry (r of course) is issuing guidelines for "religious objection" to the mask mandate.

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I was so naive when the Trumpers stormed the Capitol, so sadly naive.... [View all] bluewater Aug 2021 OP

I've been there so many times that I've stopped counting. There is no bottom. nt Biophilic Aug 2021 #1

And now, Covid. peppertree Aug 2021 #2

LA has a Democratic governor, low vax rates, and the highest case rate Warpy Aug 2021 #13

I'm referring to these Deep South governors and Noem/Rickets types - certainly not all GOP governors peppertree Aug 2021 #21

That's because Republicans have turned into a party of followers Warpy Aug 2021 #28

Exactly - that's why it's so easy for far-right GOP figures to pull these schemes peppertree Aug 2021 #29

Yep Ohioboy Aug 2021 #52

john bel edwards is doing his best, but the repybs are heavy majorities in the legislature rampartc Aug 2021 #47

It's possible that's part of their master plan for the midterms KS Toronado Aug 2021 #23

I certainly hope they won't peppertree Aug 2021 #25

It's entirely possible some reQublican with inside information KS Toronado Aug 2021 #34

Absolutely. If it's true, we need to know peppertree Aug 2021 #37

I fear that their plan for the midterms is voter suppression AdamGG Aug 2021 #31

I fear to many in our camp will believe shit like this KS Toronado Aug 2021 #35

++++1,000,000 NJCher Aug 2021 #45

Sadly yes seta1950 Aug 2021 #19

Like many I was certain TFG was kaput when he insulted John McCain. Tadpole Raisin Aug 2021 #3

I thought he was done with the "grab them by the pussy" comment. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2021 #42

Underestimate indeed. Every day my underestimation gets deeper and deeper. Pepsidog Aug 2021 #4

I called my Mom the day that tape came out of Trump talking about women Thtwudbeme Aug 2021 #5

You are not alone, there are millions of us. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2021 #6

"Republicans can do no wrong and Democrats can do no right." dalton99a Aug 2021 #7

You're correct KS Toronado Aug 2021 #20

Seems that way, doesn't it? Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #33

I felt the same, especially after a few Republicans spoke out against the attack. Lonestarblue Aug 2021 #8

His whole campaign was based on racism hibbing Aug 2021 #9

There is no bottom for this type. SunSeeker Aug 2021 #10

I thought all of the traitors would be in jail by now. panader0 Aug 2021 #11

I never thought that. Even under the best circumstances of accountability... Silent3 Aug 2021 #18

I thought at least a few of them might be facing charges by now. calimary Aug 2021 #30

My generation disgusts me. Nt BootinUp Aug 2021 #12

Don't be too hard on yourself bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #14

I fgured not much would happen, that they would deflect blame as much as possible though LymphocyteLover Aug 2021 #15

You can never have too low an opinion of white evangelical conservatives. enki23 Aug 2021 #16

I totally underestimated the lawmaker conspiracy behind it. ananda Aug 2021 #17

Sadly true Joinfortmill Aug 2021 #22

Remember This BaronChocula Aug 2021 #24

We didn't, couldn't, wouldn't - act fast enough after it happened to catch the wave of outrage. hadEnuf Aug 2021 #26

Not naive. 81 million of us have held hope that the depravities of humans are still treatable. ancianita Aug 2021 #27

I understand completely. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2021 #32

I'm sure many of us felt the same. BobTheSubgenius Aug 2021 #36

New evidence reveals TFG came a lot closer to pulling off a coup than any of us realized LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #38

Average IQ is around 100. Woodwizard Aug 2021 #39

Not to mention the republican Congress. n/t Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Richard D Aug 2021 #41

hate media created a monster. pansypoo53219 Aug 2021 #43

I've been waiting since Jan 6th for some retaliation. Aussie105 Aug 2021 #44

Not half though. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2021 #46

Me too! Maine Abu El Banat Aug 2021 #48

I knew we would be where we are at now Cosmocat Aug 2021 #49

Many of us were desperately issuing emergency warnings to people about the rise Roisin Ni Fiachra Aug 2021 #50

Me too. I thought the Capitol riot would have done it. Ohioboy Aug 2021 #51

I don't think it's half the electorate radical noodle Aug 2021 #53

Racism is primal. Growing up in the racists South Edwcraig Aug 2021 #54