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kentuck

(115,419 posts) Tue Dec 27, 2016, 09:11 PM Dec 2016

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Another sit in would be loud and noticable uponit7771 Dec 2016 #1

What good would that do? TheCowsCameHome Dec 2016 #6

attention to the fact that we're still here and going to fight Benedict Donald uponit7771 Dec 2016 #9

We the People bdamomma Dec 2016 #13

So would mooning and farting at the Republicans at the beginning of each session HoneyBadger Dec 2016 #10

That too... fuck it ... they deserve no respect and might be funny. uponit7771 Dec 2016 #11

I'd prefer we say we will support legislation good for the people, but oppose any that is not. Hoyt Dec 2016 #2

Do you honestly believe they will put forth ANYTHING Bettie Dec 2016 #8

As much as I despise george war bush, he did sign the Medicare Drug legislation which was huge for Hoyt Dec 2016 #16

There is a world of difference between Bettie Dec 2016 #18

Truthfully, token resistance is about all we have. Hoyt Dec 2016 #19

So, we just lie down and wait for it to end Bettie Dec 2016 #22

Sounds awful. Too bad more folks didn't think of this before Nov. 8. Whining for 4 years Hoyt Dec 2016 #24

They count the votes Bettie Dec 2016 #26

2018 is the glimmer of light, in my opinion. When Kerry lost in 2004, I felt like everything was los Hoyt Dec 2016 #29

I respectfully disagree angrychair Dec 2016 #25

Trump is all of that and worse, but GOPers have the votes when it comes down to it. Hoyt Dec 2016 #27

Nominally, maybe... angrychair Dec 2016 #30

I agree publicly stating why proposed legislation is wrong. But I'd also look for ways to shape Hoyt Dec 2016 #33

Your optimism is refreshing angrychair Dec 2016 #34

Word. kentuck Dec 2016 #28

Obstruction, coupled with a specific explanation as to HOW and WHY guillaumeb Dec 2016 #3

They should make that statement *after* the senate rules are set unblock Dec 2016 #4

There is no restriction on when a Senate majority can act to change the rules. tritsofme Dec 2016 #5

Agreed but like you said, it's harder. unblock Dec 2016 #7

NO SP COURT NOMINATION HEARINGS Chasstev365 Dec 2016 #12

no SC AlexSFCA Dec 2016 #14

NO SC and shut the government down when need be elmac Dec 2016 #15

+1,000 AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #17

Wouldn't want to interrupt their vacation in order to save the country. Priorities are priorities. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #20

Obstruct obstruct obstruct! cpmx2006 Dec 2016 #21

Ideally... kentuck Dec 2016 #23

Bernie has already fired off a "warning shot." Look for him to critique Donny Tiny Hand's every move! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #31

Obstruct yes, but don't forget to counter-propose gulliver Dec 2016 #32

Should the Democrats work with them to improve the ACA ? kentuck Dec 2016 #35