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In reply to the discussion: Democrats wonder why they cannot win elections,and it is because of this: [View all]
BrianTheEVGuy
(697 posts)63. Reread what I said
I support voting no. I do NOT support a filibuster. Different tactic.
If Republicans need Democratic votes to pass a Republican budget with a Republican majority, that’s a sign of Republican incompetence.
If Democrats block a budget that a Republican majority voted for with a filibuster, it’s a different kettle of fish.
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Democrats wonder why they cannot win elections,and it is because of this: [View all]
bob4460
Mar 2025
OP
This whole concept of red, blue, purple, swing shows a complete lack of political acumen.
Yavin4
Mar 2025
#28
We have no Democratic Senators left from any real Red state. The closest we have are the 4 from AZ and GA, and AZ and GA
Celerity
Mar 2025
#40
Wrong!!! This lets the enemy consolidate its power and move on to do more damage. Tie them up and at least stall!!!!
dutch777
Mar 2025
#5
Isn't a simple majority enough to pass this bill? Not sure why the Dem's have to offer any support at all.
TheRickles
Mar 2025
#10
Calling out Dems is not against toss, critiqueing Dems is not against Toss, Bashing Dems is against toss.
William769
Mar 2025
#52
Dems CAN WIN ELECTIONS. That is a horrible framing. But yes, they should block the bill.
LymphocyteLover
Mar 2025
#21
"...too risky to block the legislation and risk a government shutdown that could drag on for weeks" ???
3825-87867
Mar 2025
#25
Blocking the bill initially - letting the government shut down and HANGING it SQUARELY on ReThugs seems
NoMoreRepugs
Mar 2025
#26
Systems exist to serve humans, not fight attacks. What's missing? a Dept of Justice. What we have is a Dept of INJustice
ancianita
Mar 2025
#42
It's NOT that they're spineless, it's that they KNOW that DOGE destruction will continue with/out a budget.
ancianita
Mar 2025
#32
If the gov't shuts down, when it restarts, there might be nothing left but the stench of Elon's musk.
Intractable
Mar 2025
#37
From the "Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned in First Grade" file:
markodochartaigh
Mar 2025
#38
I don't vote for Democrats to *work with* Republicans. I vote for Democrats to STOP Republicans.
Beartracks
Mar 2025
#53
The Democratic leadership is sending a message to the world too--and it's not the right message
crimycarny
Mar 2025
#58