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In reply to the discussion: I'm not sure if this will cross the line, but if I stray across it will not be the first time. [View all]Chin music
(23,002 posts)18. Who are are these illusive others my friend?
Why don't we start voting on it and find our instead of having this illusory "others too" argument. It's a way to procrastinate and I hear it more on right wing news. It seems to me a way to smother movement. jmho though.
Hows about one vote now so we can see who these folks are (if they even are) and we can start pinning them down? What else they have to do? Pass infrastructure? So all the money is arranged and paid for during the next term and the gop takes the credit? No. Infrastructure is important, but, I'm not interested in rebuilding a USA so modern day nazis can benefit. Voting rights first. And soon.
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I'm not sure if this will cross the line, but if I stray across it will not be the first time. [View all]
Atticus
Sep 2021
OP
Actually we need a massive turnout in 2022, so we don't need Manchin or Sinema to get rid of the
JohnSJ
Sep 2021
#4
Chin it is doubtful that mass protests will change their minds, if what has happened hasn't done so
JohnSJ
Sep 2021
#10
I understand, but I don't think any others are willing to ACTUALLY defy leadership and vote to
Atticus
Sep 2021
#9
It's a miracle that Manchin, who votes with us 60% of the time, got elected in the single state
pnwmom
Sep 2021
#70
She's not getting my vote. I'll leave her position blank before I'd vote for her again. nt
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#24
And I understand what you are saying, I just disagree. We have to contend with that 6-3 SCOTUS
Atticus
Sep 2021
#37
I don't know if I would say that we "played nice" and ALLOWED a stolen seat
Mad_Machine76
Sep 2021
#39
Which options were "legal" are often determined by the winners. IMHO, we allowed an unprecedented
Atticus
Sep 2021
#45
I'm sure you can cite sources to support such serious accusations. Please share them with us. nt
Atticus
Sep 2021
#46
Perhaps Biden can offer Manchin a cushy job like a prestigious ambassadorship after 2023
Lonestarblue
Sep 2021
#48
Please ---that amounts to saving the filibuster that MIGHT help us some time in the future
Atticus
Sep 2021
#50