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hamsterjill

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47. Why are you asking me?

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:32 PM

6 hrs ago

I'm not paid to be a Democratic strategist. These people in office sought out these jobs, campaigned on being able to deliver on their platforms, and it's their responsibility. They receive a salary. Is it wrong of me to expect that they actually WORK for their pay checks? I don't think so.

This question gets asked all the time, usually to take a thread off topic, and I grow weary of it. What would YOU like them to do? Or are you satisfied with the way things are going right now?

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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all] Mr. Sparkle Tuesday OP

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Dem House and Senate leadership operate like they have Ars Longa Tuesday #14

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In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Tuesday #3

Me too Bettie 14 hrs ago #24

Don't worry, they won't BeyondGeography Tuesday #4

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To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Tuesday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 10 hrs ago #38

Pick an issue mr715 6 hrs ago #46

Being done. creeksneakers2 18 min ago #49

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #47

The question is designed to show the flaw in reasoning. creeksneakers2 16 min ago #50

Bernie usonian Tuesday #18

I don't know why people here mock strongly worded letters. Politicians communicate this way. Thanks, Bernie! betsuni Tuesday #20

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Behold: betsuni 9 hrs ago #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON 7 hrs ago #44

More anti-Democratic Boo1 Tuesday #19

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We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON 13 hrs ago #33

yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today. lostincalifornia 14 hrs ago #26

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian 9 hrs ago #40

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Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie 14 hrs ago #28

Nope creeksneakers2 10 hrs ago #39

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