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6. It is a bizarre thing to be doing now. Why? What good purpose does it serve?

Fri Oct 16, 2020, 02:57 PM

Oct 2020

I can tell you that what it does do is leave me with an impression that this "group" has zero confidence in Joe Biden's ethics or integrity. It's an obvious insult, and even in the poor (awkward? intentional?) wording, it reeks of the "both-sides-are-the-same" nonsense... or that Joe Biden can't be trusted.

Yes indeed, it is terrible timing and the motivations for doing such a thing escape me.

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AOC, progressives call on Senate not to confirm lobbyists or executives to future administrations [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2020 OP

I'm down with this. SKKY Oct 2020 #1

Obama DownriverDem Oct 2020 #26

I trust Joe Biden's ethics and principles. He'll choose the best and most qualified individuals. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #2

okay, trust already. It won't stop the pressure on Joe to make..... jaxexpat Oct 2020 #16

Oh good grief! More backhanded insults against Joe, eh? Why? What good purpose does it serve? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #18

We apparently exist in two different language groups. jaxexpat Oct 2020 #25

Oh please... give me a break! NurseJackie Oct 2020 #39

Your breaks are given, blah+blah-blah jaxexpat Oct 2020 #48

LOL NurseJackie Oct 2020 #51

And from people who have far less experience in governance mcar Oct 2020 #53

They should know that the focus should be on JOE BIDEN and on WINNING... NurseJackie Oct 2020 #83

I agree. betsuni Oct 2020 #45

When ever I argue with those who are 180 degrees out from me... mjvpi Oct 2020 #3

Terrible timing, did this need to happen less than three weeks before the election? Curiously.... George II Oct 2020 #4

It is a bizarre thing to be doing now. Why? What good purpose does it serve? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #6

Well, one thing this means is that if Biden is elected, he won't be looking at Nina Turner.... George II Oct 2020 #12

Ha! NurseJackie Oct 2020 #22

Perhaps she lost her appetite. sheshe2 Oct 2020 #71

Now is the time to bring these issues up LiberalLovinLug Oct 2020 #8

It's a backhanded swipe at Joe Biden. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #10

"It is non partisan." How many republicans signed that letter. Unless I missed it: 0. George II Oct 2020 #13

Wait melman Oct 2020 #15

Who said it was a problem? George II Oct 2020 #19

You melman Oct 2020 #21

I'm sure you can direct me to where I said it was a problem. George II Oct 2020 #23

Don't worry melman Oct 2020 #27

So then you know that I didn't say it was a problem to me. Glad we can agree on that. George II Oct 2020 #28

No that's actually not what that means at all melman Oct 2020 #29

"a rhetorical question is asked when the questioner himself knows the answer already...." George II Oct 2020 #33

Where did George say it was a problem? mcar Oct 2020 #55

. melman Oct 2020 #57

.. mcar Oct 2020 #58

The go to response, i.e., "I got nothin'!!" George II Oct 2020 #60

Apparently so mcar Oct 2020 #62

It can be used for republicans to try to say that "Democrats are in disarray". I can almost see.... George II Oct 2020 #11

Good question. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #14

And to push the "Biden is bowing to the far left" idiocy mcar Oct 2020 #56

trump has been using "the radical left" expression. George II Oct 2020 #59

You know his team will jump on this mcar Oct 2020 #64

No, you didn't miss anything. And that's exactly what I'm worried about - I wouldn't be surprised... George II Oct 2020 #65

Yeah, THIS will keep people from voting for Joe. NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #30

Believe it or not there are many who haven't yet made up their minds. If everyone was set.... George II Oct 2020 #31

If you haven't made up your mind and need big ads to sway you..... NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #32

So I ask again: George II Oct 2020 #37

Whatever it is, it has nothing to do with this thread. NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #38

Really? Follow the thread. BTW, who are you? George II Oct 2020 #61

If it has someting to do with lobbyists stinking up politics.... NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #63

I stand by my original question, which you have been ducking.... George II Oct 2020 #66

I'm looking at the polls and not seeing many "undecideds" NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #67

You NEVER addressed this: George II Oct 2020 #68

I've answered it several times NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #69

In which post(s)? George II Oct 2020 #70

10% is a sizable percentage of undecideds BainsBane Oct 2020 #72

They do, do they? mcar Oct 2020 #54

C-suite Old Okie Oct 2020 #5

He says, as he blows the smoke from the end of his Colt Google finger...... jaxexpat Oct 2020 #17

Really? What's "well played" about sharing google search results? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #20

Why, when we can have government of the CEOs, by the CEOs and for the CEOs? pecosbob Oct 2020 #7

That's fine by me DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #9

While it elevates their profile, the letter is meaningless. beastie boy Oct 2020 #24

Ugh the "Progressive wing" again murdock744 Oct 2020 #34

Agree, more power to the people bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #35

What's wrong with executives? Wanderlust988 Oct 2020 #36

It sounds quite worth trying. theaocp Oct 2020 #40

Suppose you're an executive with a non-profit? Wanderlust988 Oct 2020 #41

That's what the last sentence in the article says, Black and Latino lobbyists betsuni Oct 2020 #44

I also weigh it against the corruption witnessed through the blending of theaocp Oct 2020 #50

I agree Sgent Oct 2020 #82

It's "not to offer a commentary on each individual's character" it's "principle" betsuni Oct 2020 #42

I wonder who they'd approve of as head of the Federal Reserve, a carnival barker? George II Oct 2020 #43

Carnival barker is too similar to a lobbyist (for Big Circus Establishment Status Quo). betsuni Oct 2020 #49

The problem is people don't relinquish that connection BainsBane Oct 2020 #73

Could you please give examples of this happening in Democratic administrations? betsuni Oct 2020 #74

The ACA BainsBane Oct 2020 #75

The ACA with a public option passed the House. Was taken out in the Senate, didn't have the votes. betsuni Oct 2020 #76

nonsequitur BainsBane Oct 2020 #77

Article you linked said the bill's mandate that everyone purchase insurance was "unaccompanied by betsuni Oct 2020 #78

That doesn't change the fact BainsBane Oct 2020 #80

"Reform doesn't mean everything is already perfect." betsuni Oct 2020 #81

Sorry, but the Glenn Greenwald byline was all I needed. He's been on a one-man tear against... George II Oct 2020 #85

Glen Greewald? BainsBane Oct 2020 #87

Some, very very few, don't relinquish that connection. But for the most part they do. George II Oct 2020 #84

I think its a good thing to do. marble falls Oct 2020 #46

I don't know... jmowreader Oct 2020 #47

Oh goody, more fodder for the "Dems in disarray" mcar Oct 2020 #52

This Feels Like A Cry for Attention When Everyone Else is Focused On Getting Biden Elected Indykatie Oct 2020 #79

It is. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #86

K&R ck4829 Oct 2020 #88