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In reply to the discussion: Speaker Jeffries -what the fuck is this? [View all]Deuxcents
(26,931 posts)8. No help at all. We have been given a brain and we need to show our appreciation and use it
To find ways to resist, sabotage and otherwise shorten the misery. We have history to help us understand how others have been successful at derailing what seems impossible 📎
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In other words, pray. You are on your own and don't expect anything from the democrats.
boston bean
Jan 2025
#1
I'm not sure he is. At a time when we need clear, strong leadership we get this.
Biophilic
Jan 2025
#7
"You can surrender without a prayer, but never really pray without surrender."
Intractable
Jan 2025
#13
No help at all. We have been given a brain and we need to show our appreciation and use it
Deuxcents
Jan 2025
#8
Kinda "our thoughts and prayers are with you" pablum when we need a plan of action. ZERO comfort indeed.
dutch777
Jan 2025
#20
Translation - "Shut the fuck up and let Trump do whatever he wants for 4 years. I'll be fine!"
Oneironaut
Jan 2025
#14
I see it this way. After all these years i see the RETHUGS finally see and believe there is no God.
bluestarone
Jan 2025
#15
When all the captain of the ship can tell you is to start praying, not a good sign.
Irish_Dem
Jan 2025
#17
I thought it was a reference to the Bishop who spoke at the prayer breakfast
Sanity Claws
Jan 2025
#18
"You can surrender without a prayer, but never really pray without surrender."
Intractable
Jan 2025
#40
Perhaps Jeffreies should be reminded that we are told "God helps them who help themselves"
dflprincess
Jan 2025
#29
I will NEVER accept being ruled by anything on a throne, nor will I accept that sort of capitulation about some 'god' (
Celerity
Jan 2025
#35
I never thought I could be this disppointed in Democratic Leadership, and I'm pretty jaded. nt
Gore1FL
Jan 2025
#38
Blue sky media: I think the Dem base's anger at elected Dems for their bizarre,
Passages
Jan 2025
#43