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In reply to the discussion: Jeffries Won't Whip Vote Against ICE Funding [View all]W_HAMILTON
(10,138 posts)145. No, because I don't buy into the conspiracy that Democraric leadership fucking wants ICE ravaging our streets.
I trust the vast majority of Democrats will do the right thing regardless and I know that still won't be enough to stop what is happening with ICE.
That's why I wholeheartedly supported and voted for Hillary, then Biden, then Kamala, because I knew that there wasn't a damn thing that could be done to stop this once fascists seized power and Democrats were left in the minority.
There is no amount of """fighting""" that can be done by our Democrats in Congress that can prevent what is going on now -- do you understand that? I do, which is why I did my damndest to make sure this didn't happen, all the while having to fight against fascists AND those that claimed to be on the left even as they constantly stabbed our Democrats in the back.
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Maybe it is time to pass the mantle to someone Who Is Strong. I want someone strong like Iron Man.
Trueblue1968
13 hrs ago
#121
Jeffries needs to hear from the nationwide Democratic rank-and-file voters---- like us!
Jack Valentino
11 hrs ago
#148
Jeffries has publicly announced that he will vote against ICE funding--- not a small thing,
Jack Valentino
10 hrs ago
#152
So those attacking Jeffries a few weeks ago for not wanting to cut ICE funding were full of shit.
W_HAMILTON
17 hrs ago
#4
And the ones attacking good Democrats are usually those who are in a place of privilege and won't get hurt regardless.
W_HAMILTON
17 hrs ago
#19
The people who think Jeffries isn't good enough, Pelosi wasn't good enough...
W_HAMILTON
12 hrs ago
#133
Yes, Pelosi was accused of personally preventing an impeachment vote because of devious personal reasons.
betsuni
11 hrs ago
#143
I forgot the constant hysteria that 10,000-year-old Pelosi was clinging to power, would never ever never retire
betsuni
8 hrs ago
#161
Stand up for them before it gets to the point where standing up for them does nothing.
W_HAMILTON
11 hrs ago
#140
Yeah, and those """good people""" failed to act when they let Trump seize power....
W_HAMILTON
11 hrs ago
#146
And if people had supported good Democrats instead of nitpicking them from office, we wouldn't have that problem.
W_HAMILTON
12 hrs ago
#137
Fuck that. A Democrat """not acting""" is still better than the best Republican.
W_HAMILTON
11 hrs ago
#141
No, because I don't buy into the conspiracy that Democraric leadership fucking wants ICE ravaging our streets.
W_HAMILTON
11 hrs ago
#145
Dear Jury: this guys' name is "you sound vaccinated." His schtick is - I think, because it' sounds pretty meth addled -
Scrivener7
17 hrs ago
#11
Jesus. It's because "they're terrified of being labeled anti law enforcement." While a rogue militia
Scrivener7
17 hrs ago
#8
I advise to have ZERO expectations if he becomes speaker. More foot dragging
Bread and Circuses
17 hrs ago
#38
While I'd much prefer they be more forceful I understand the hesitation
EdmondDantes_
17 hrs ago
#17
But I don't think you improve your chances of winning control of congress by not fighting such an important issue
crimycarny
14 hrs ago
#106
I don't think for those in Minnesota see a yes vote for the ICE funding as irrelevant
crimycarny
10 hrs ago
#157
I know that we are all experts & understand politics & Congress more than him, but what if...
themaguffin
17 hrs ago
#40
Not every strategy is an action in the moment. Look, I would love for them to...
themaguffin
1 hr ago
#165
"Presidents come presidents go. And through it all God is still on his throne"
Autumn
30 min ago
#166
It only "proves" to them their "rightness" of their cause, and the gullibility of others.
usonian
12 hrs ago
#135
"They're terrified of being labeled anti-law enforcement," rather than doing the right thing
Mr. Sparkle
15 hrs ago
#88
He is afraid to whip votes against the DHS funding bill because it would look like dems are anti-ICE.
mysteryowl
14 hrs ago
#105
Oh heck, the headline doesn't get me worked up in a frothy hate at Democrats -- not sure why I should despise Jeffries.
betsuni
12 hrs ago
#132
Sorry, I'm Through with Him and All the Rest of the D Leadership
The Roux Comes First
10 hrs ago
#151