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Atticus

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34. Agree. nt

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 2, 2017, 09:24 AM

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And now for a realistic take on the republican tax-bill. [View all] DetlefK Dec 2017 OP

There will be no ridiculing from me. SamKnause Dec 2017 #1

The 3rd party proponents will be the ones saying "both parties do it." They helped DT win pnwmom Dec 2017 #2

I'd like to thank all those third party and non voters for really sticking it to the establishment.. JHan Dec 2017 #32

Let's thank the 3rd party voters and non voters for really sticking it to the establishment.. JHan Dec 2017 #33

did any Dem senators vote for this death bill? onetexan Dec 2017 #3

AFAIK it was party-line, except one Republican voted against it. DetlefK Dec 2017 #9

Not one Democrat voted for it...And I believe this will come back to bite the GOP in the ass. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #13

totally agree onetexan Dec 2017 #20

didn't you already ask this on another thread? The answer is no. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #17

no that wasnt me onetexan Dec 2017 #19

Thanks for depressing us more RhodeIslandOne Dec 2017 #4

I think you are right about many Republican voters but not all of them. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #5

What good is your hopeless, defeatist attitude? Why are you trying to infect Democrats and pnwmom Dec 2017 #6

Would you prefer baseless optimism? DetlefK Dec 2017 #10

Optimistic people get a lot more done than people who are defeated before they even start. pnwmom Dec 2017 #11

The post is intended to demoralize, basically low grade psyops BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #40

It is not baseless...this bill has to be reconciled with the house bill... it is easier of course to Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #16

It is no good at all...never give up. While there is breath in my body I will fight this evil. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #14

Agree. nt Atticus Dec 2017 #34

Republicans/Trump voters think they are getting 4-5k tax refunds this year maryellen99 Dec 2017 #7

I agree mindem Dec 2017 #8

I see some more hope mvd Dec 2017 #12

I think the House is vulnerable and that this bill can still be stopped and we should try. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #15

OP was intended to demoralize. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #38

when we get into power again we will fix this thing... samnsara Dec 2017 #18

Americans are idiots. Duppers Dec 2017 #21

I was on Susan Collins case. Calling Poliquin next, but GreenPartyVoter Dec 2017 #25

So many people did act via calls, petitions, e-mails, etc. babylonsister Dec 2017 #29

Thanks... And you're right! Duppers Dec 2017 #39

They're all over FL, too. babylonsister Dec 2017 #41

I agree LeftInTX Dec 2017 #22

enough crumbs will go to the middle class that many people won't notice who is getting the pie Amishman Dec 2017 #30

republicans are banking on the ability of their propagandists to keep people in a fake world n2doc Dec 2017 #23

This should not be the morning for pessimism Maggiemayhem Dec 2017 #24

Thx for the pep talk. 😀 Duppers Dec 2017 #42

When this tax scam starts hurting Americans, Repubs "it's that bad old big government!" CousinIT Dec 2017 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author padah513 Dec 2017 #27

Will this go into effect forthemiddle Dec 2017 #28

The redumbliCONs have seen what drumpf has been able to get away with democratisphere Dec 2017 #31

One of the truest statements this year...... BlueJac Dec 2017 #35

What's to stop them from going full Nazi now? eShirl Dec 2017 #36

Defeatist bullshit meant to demoralize. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #37

Is there a link to this? hedda_foil Dec 2017 #43

Hatred Trumps self interest Martin Eden Dec 2017 #44