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Scrivener7

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2. People here talk a lot about how dumb it is to press for
Fri Feb 6, 2026, 07:51 AM
1 hr ago

legislation that won't pass. When it is for grandstanding purposes, I agree.

But here, finally, we are using such moves for a purpose. This forced republicans to show their asses.

It is small, but it is something we could do and we did it. It cost us nothing and it pushes our message.

To those who say we have no power, you are wrong. We have the power and the responsibility to be the party of opposition.

This was a good move by Chuck. Hope to see more.

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