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gagarux

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9. Not Stupidity, it's Dishonesty

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 14, 2022, 02:15 PM

Jan 2022

AOG, it is not a question of smarts with these two. The problem is that their arguments for holding on to the filibuster are so easily swatted away that they look stupid when they try to defend them. However, it is the best fig leaf they have to thwart the Democratic Party agenda which I believe is their ultimate goal. I am not sure why this is their goal, but their stated reasons for opposing Build Back Better and Voting Rights all lead to the same end - a reduced chance of Democrats retaining power in Congress.

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ADP Statement on Voting Rights and Abolishing the Filibuster [View all] AZProgressive Jan 2022 OP

OK AZ, up the pressure on her, we're depending on you. KS Toronado Jan 2022 #1

Good. She will certainly be primaried when she's up for re-election. Lonestarblue Jan 2022 #2

The pukes have to been paying and/or promising she and Manchin the big $$. Ligyron Jan 2022 #3

Sinema, likely paid off atreides1 Jan 2022 #7

You and I would no doubt be happy to have $1 million earned legally. Ligyron Jan 2022 #8

Sinema pals around with Cornyn of all people padah513 Jan 2022 #4

so apropos jaxexpat Jan 2022 #5

I have finally concluded . . . AverageOldGuy Jan 2022 #6

Not Stupidity, it's Dishonesty gagarux Jan 2022 #9

For all this focus on two senators, where do the other 48 stand? David__77 Jan 2022 #10

There may be other Democrats as well but with a difference kansasobama Jan 2022 #11

go further Slammer Jan 2022 #12

And I was curious how and why the HR/Payroll Company was involving itself in politics... WarGamer Jan 2022 #13