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Buckeyeblue

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55. This is their strategy. It's biblical really.
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 08:14 AM
Oct 2021

The story of Solomon and the two women who claimed to be the babies mother. Essentially the GOP is willing to potentially kill the country to prevent Biden from passing his economic agenda.

Why not add raising the debt ceiling into his bill?

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What the hell is she doing??? This is just absolutely ridiculous...... a kennedy Oct 2021 #1
Is she stark raving mad?? Diamond_Dog Oct 2021 #2
All but. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #32
Technically, the term is "barking mad" wryter2000 Oct 2021 #36
they take her med's away ? monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #44
Stupid enough to let go of the ONE reconciliation bill we have left, in exchange for the hostage. Volaris Oct 2021 #59
Dumbass nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2021 #3
ROFLMAO Raging gaslighting and arrogance bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #4
I think Biden had the same reaction as yours. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #20
They should have a vote everyday and make the American Taliban say if they support the debt ceiling kimbutgar Oct 2021 #5
+1000% padah513 Oct 2021 #53
She can stay in her twilight Zone bluestarone Oct 2021 #6
Government by extortion. Republicans think Congress is a protection racket. AZLD4Candidate Oct 2021 #7
If you do exactly what we want CanonRay Oct 2021 #8
She speaks with forked tongue. Worthless. Evolve Dammit Oct 2021 #9
Yikes! Mike Nelson Oct 2021 #10
I have a two-part counteroffer, Senator . . . . hatrack Oct 2021 #11
Well said! Tacan Oct 2021 #18
That's getting really close to blackmail relayerbob Oct 2021 #12
She added, "Also, cut taxes on the rich or we'll kill this puppy" unblock Oct 2021 #13
ooh... that gives me agita stillcool Oct 2021 #14
So, if Democrats will just surrender ... left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 #15
She has become a loathsome hack. madaboutharry Oct 2021 #16
I'm starting to think this is really who she is. Bleacher Creature Oct 2021 #19
she's waiting for the return of her lord savior TFG nt msongs Oct 2021 #17
Dear Miss Concern.....stand in front of the mirror and really take a look at yourself turbinetree Oct 2021 #21
Amen on that! True Blue American Oct 2021 #52
Spodie Odie. dchill Oct 2021 #22
if we can't depend on our turncoats, maybe theirs will do? cadoman Oct 2021 #23
We could have had better,,,, OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2021 #24
I'm of the firm belief that collins is constantly... Javaman Oct 2021 #25
Dear Senator Collins NJCher Oct 2021 #26
She Specified 3.5 Trillion. Tony_FLADEM Oct 2021 #27
Play some hardball, Dems RussBLib Oct 2021 #31
agree then propoe a 3.49999999999 T replacement package rdking647 Oct 2021 #28
Susan Collins is evil. Martin68 Oct 2021 #29
she makes me sick Skittles Oct 2021 #30
I suppose she thinks we are as stupid as her constituents... asiliveandbreathe Oct 2021 #33
I hope the Democratic Senators tell here that... LudwigPastorius Oct 2021 #34
Someone thinks pretty highly of herself... BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #35
Me, Me, Me DallasNE Oct 2021 #37
No way LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2021 #38
Please send along our collective reply to Sen Collins: Still Sensible Oct 2021 #39
Let's finish the thought... Rowdyag Oct 2021 #47
A counter offer Thunderbeast Oct 2021 #40
Oh, that is brilliant! PatSeg Oct 2021 #49
1 It is unconstitutional not to pay our debts. 2 We don't negotiate with terrorists. nt Gore1FL Oct 2021 #41
NO rpannier Oct 2021 #42
Hey Susan, eat sh!t and die. OMGWTF Oct 2021 #43
I'm concerned , she might need to be institutionalized ! monkeyman1 Oct 2021 #45
Try offering her an enema first SouthernDem4ever Oct 2021 #46
Oh, please! sloopdog50 Oct 2021 #48
Just a variation on "raise it yourselves" FBaggins Oct 2021 #50
Fuck Collins Scalded Nun Oct 2021 #51
Why does this sound like ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Oct 2021 #54
This is their strategy. It's biblical really. Buckeyeblue Oct 2021 #55
Fuck you, Senator. The Unmitigated Gall Oct 2021 #56
Isn't that extortion? sinkingfeeling Oct 2021 #57
Seriously? WinstonSmith4740 Oct 2021 #58
Her cheese has obviously slipped off her cracker Bayard Oct 2021 #60
Little suzy... Mad_Mongol Oct 2021 #61
Fuck her TexasBushwhacker Oct 2021 #62
WTF? Martin68 Oct 2021 #63
Collins brain is floating. riversedge Oct 2021 #64
COLLINS IS A MONSTER. HORRIBLE WOMAN. Trueblue1968 Oct 2021 #65
I really dont see the problem with Democrats raising the debt ceiling on their own without R votes. honest.abe Oct 2021 #66
Keep the debt limit & speaktruthtopower Oct 2021 #67
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