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In reply to the discussion: Let's let our senators know that we want them to get tough with the Republicans -- for a change! [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)34. Well, the Pubs OWN this now. Backing out doesn't negate
their initial action. We won't be letting anyone forget it.
The problem is that most cons now only accept information from sources like Daily Caller, Breitbart, Drudge, Infowars. Anything that contradicts what they say is rejected. Which is why we need to start chitchatting about solid verifiable news, pleasantly, courteously, matter of fact, but spreading it around.
Just heard Chuck Schumer say, regarding repealing the ACA, that the Pubs are like the dog who caught the bus. They can't replace this already-conservative healthcare fix. They have nothing. All they can do is resign people to losing its special benefits. We need to help people realize that.
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Let's let our senators know that we want them to get tough with the Republicans -- for a change! [View all]
Cal33
Dec 2016
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Yes, they have really disrespected Pres. Obama in the most obnoxious ways, in spite of
Cal33
Dec 2016
#2
I think you are correct. Repubs. probably don't think that Dems. are capable of really uniting
Cal33
Dec 2016
#4
"Democracy itself is the product of liberals," I agree. "amd the people we sent to Congress are
Cal33
Dec 2016
#8
Both Democrats and Republicans are leaving their respective Parties in droves. Pew Research
Cal33
Dec 2016
#15
Yes. Liberals are carrying on the movement started by Sanders and Warren. No doubt about it.
Cal33
Jan 2017
#19
No, not the Birth of a Nation 2015, but the healing and regrowth of FDR's Liberal Democratic
Cal33
Jan 2017
#21
Bernie is articulate enough, and Elizabeth even more so, but I don't consider either
Cal33
Jan 2017
#23
Being a high-school debating champ is great. It promises much for the future. But
Cal33
Jan 2017
#26
Ahh, Hortensis, just look at it this way: Nothing on earth is permanent. Everything is temporary -
Cal33
Jan 2017
#29
Well, the last I heard is that Repubs. have abandoned the idea of killing the ethics committee --
Cal33
Jan 2017
#33
I plan to call my senators and congressman so often, they will eventually block me.
femmocrat
Dec 2016
#7
Rethugs endorsing Comrade Trump's horrible picks are nothing but a pack of Quislings.
kairos12
Jan 2017
#25
ABSOLUTELY!!!! And there are reasons for this other than an impotent opposition by a miniority.
Squinch
Jan 2017
#28