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In reply to the discussion: Noah: Give it up for Kyrsten Sinema. Who'd ever thought we'd see the day in American politics when a [View all]brush
(61,033 posts)81. Those two delayed the vote on the infrastructure bills...
for several months and of course that delayed the roll out of programs as well.
Green energy development is not the same as installing nationwide EV recharging stations as that technology already exists. Those projects could've been in progress already so please stop with the excuses.
And also in the BBB are the many childcare and healthcare benefits. You seem to have forgotten the direct payments to families with children that immediately cut child poverty and hunger rates...$200-$300 per child per month. It was up and running untll late last year and was to continue with the BBB but it's now discontinued because of you know who.
It seems you're not very familiar with what's in the bill so here's a link you can learn from.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/build-back-better/
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Noah: Give it up for Kyrsten Sinema. Who'd ever thought we'd see the day in American politics when a [View all]
riversedge
Apr 2022
OP
What about Manchin? I use closed captioning, but it was not clear some of the time.
tblue37
May 2022
#15
Something about the most powerful politician in Washington as he briefly looked at Biden then said
MLAA
May 2022
#61
Oh geez..great line ! SAS to Senema ! (Spanish colloquial: a figurative kick to the gut ! )
RestoreAmerica2020
Apr 2022
#8
If anything, I think that Senator Sinema is more concerned by the censure that the Arizona Democrats
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#80
No, not in a midterm year. during the primary is appropriate which is two years away.
Demsrule86
May 2022
#52
You'll have your opportunity to express your displeasure when it counts in the 2024 primaries if she
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#115
That's exactly what her Democratic constituency in Arizona is waiting to see,
lees1975
May 2022
#120
Really. Most of her her campaign $ this year came from GOP PAC's, why would that be?
Yoyoyo77
May 2022
#78
Sinema and Manchin have been wrecking balls of destruction for large parts of Biden's and almost
Celerity
May 2022
#14
I disagree with your framing, and I could not care less about what some dismal RW sites/blogs
Celerity
May 2022
#17
I'm not going to search for it because I don't feel like I have to offer a ton of support
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#18
Never said you did, TT, but others have. I was only giving you background on why I do what I do.
Celerity
May 2022
#29
And you can also get a hide for posting actual facts. Because they're not popular facts.
oldsoftie
May 2022
#40
And I'll disagree with you since it really is a maybe or maybe not situation.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#37
If we should lose our majorities in the House or Senate, I think that it will be for other reasons
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#31
Green energy development is not going to have any noticeable impact prior to the mid-terms.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#77
I know what was in the BBB so don't insult me by assuming that I'm ignorant.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#90
I know the setting, but I'm puzzled why so many here are taking glee in the slam.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#33
Where would be a better place for Democrats to criticize a Democratic senator?
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2022
#36
The difference is that Senator Sinema is a Democrat and hasn't been bought out by the Russians
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#56
So criticism of Democratic senators, even from Democrats wanting Democrats to be better, is
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2022
#49
However, if you read through this thread you will see very few comments that actually want Senator
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#57
Do as you please, but criticizing a sitting Democratic Senator without whom, we would not
Demsrule86
May 2022
#53
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Cheered By Conservatives For Applauding Trump Tax Cuts at SOTU
tenderfoot
May 2022
#100
Okay, if you live in Arizona you are welcome to vote for another candidate in the primary in 2024.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#102
Sinema has her reasons as to her votes, even if we aren't satisfied with her explanations.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#48
Check out how she tried to get McConnel's attention before she gave a thumbs down and did a curtsy.
helpisontheway
May 2022
#65
Yes, if you make an absurd statement then I will challenge it and ask for proof.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#113
She refuses to explain her positions or meet with her voters - the criticism is warranted
tenderfoot
May 2022
#46
She did offer an explanation as to why she did not vote to remove the filibuster.
TexasTowelie
May 2022
#55
Criticism is allowed if backed by reasonable facts like voting against major Democratic initiatives.
Lucky Luciano
May 2022
#82
Best line of the night (in addition to all the deSantis jabs and President's jab about all Fox News
MLAA
May 2022
#58
He really made people think hard about a lot of things, and showed the inside/outside contradictions
bucolic_frolic
May 2022
#110