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In reply to the discussion: Oh Fuck Joe Manchin and his socialistic bullshit [View all]MineralMan
(152,138 posts)What do you think saying Fuck You to Manchin accomplishes. Do you think that will change his mind?
Instead, it's more likely to make him switch parties or become an independent with not bond with the Democratic caucus, which would put Mitch McConnell in the position of Majority Leader in the Senate. Think about that possibility. We already have one too many Independents in the Senate.
Another DUer we both remember said "Fuck you" to Barack Obama and likened him to a "POS Used Car Salesman." He is no longer a member here.
We need desperately to maintain our 50 vote margin in the Senate. That ties that house of Congress, which makes our VP the deciding vote in ties. What part of that do you not understand.
I'm familiar with you on DU. How could I not be? I have no doubt that you are familiar with me, or think you are, at least.
Do not say "Fuck You!" to Democrats in Congress. That is absurd, unless you wish to change the balance in one of the houses of Congress.
You can criticize any Democrat, but you cannot bash any Democrat who serves in public office. Not here. Not now.
I'm sure you're sorry that Bernie Sanders did not win the primary race in 2020. We have a Democratic President, though. Let him work on convincing Democrats who are on the fence on individual issues. Do not attack Democrats who have votes in Congress. That is just foolishness. Moderate your language and criticize them, but do not say "Fuck You!" to any elected Democrat who routinely votes with the Democratic Caucus.
No, thank you very much. Please think before you rant.