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emmaverybo

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57. The logical fallacy at the heart of this article is blatant. It ignores the context in which Biden
Thu May 23, 2019, 02:18 PM
May 2019

authored the crime bill, and it makes huge leaps to bring together some of the unintended consequences of the bill with the current opioid epidemic. I have addressed the context in other
responses, as well as some of the very good aspects of this multi-part legislation, for which Biden should have no shame.
The opioid epidemic can not be reduced to a result of a single piece of legislation from 25 years ago. The only reason to attempt to make such a case is to smear Biden.
So now not only is Joe Biden solely responsible for holding up the #MeToo movement, in other words, keeping the public from caring about or being aware of sex abuse against women, but he is the engineer of mass incarceration, and now the sinister agent of our latest, nationwide drug epidemic.
Bringing Len Bias in? My gawd, the article threw the kitchen sink at Biden.
Its premise, that if there’s consequences to crime, more and worse crime is created, so criminal acts should not be on the books, is plain stupid. Yes, so called friends and fellow partiers are afraid to call for help whether someone is on a pill or heroin, or alcohol, or opioid o.d. Ever has it been. And ever has it been that parents are stumped in making a case that sticks against a drug dealer or the person suspected of giving the kill shot.
The article adds up to sham claims and leaps of logic in its sum, but in its parts reveals a lack of common sense, criminal justice, the course of the opioid epidemic including its various factors.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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Don't attack Dems DownriverDem May 2019 #1
This is not an attack Tiggeroshii May 2019 #2
Why is it DownriverDem May 2019 #3
Why is it only his opponents call him "BS?" Tiggeroshii May 2019 #5
Because DownriverDem May 2019 #26
You sure it isnt because you believe he is bullshit? Tiggeroshii May 2019 #28
I don't believe DownriverDem May 2019 #32
Way to avoid answering the question Tiggeroshii May 2019 #33
That's not true, many use his initials, just like many use these initials, too: George II May 2019 #29
His supporters do not Tiggeroshii May 2019 #31
It's clear DownriverDem May 2019 #34
Bernie has been a member of the democratic caucus since he has been in the house Tiggeroshii May 2019 #39
I've seen his supporters do so, even on DU. Before you ask - no, I won't go looking for any. George II May 2019 #36
I doubt BS minds at all. NurseJackie May 2019 #58
why do BS supporters attack Biden and others? BannonsLiver May 2019 #45
Kamala Harris And Elizabeth Warren Rise As Bernie Sanders Sinks Gothmog May 2019 #48
The writer is basically a self proclaimed "Bernie brocialist". MrsCoffee May 2019 #11
Exactly DownriverDem May 2019 #27
No surprise. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #53
LOL You're trying too hard man awesomerwb1 May 2019 #4
Constructive criticism is what it is. Tiggeroshii May 2019 #7
No one DownriverDem May 2019 #35
sanders is not going to be the nominee with current polling numbers Gothmog May 2019 #50
Bazinga! George II May 2019 #8
If laws written and enacted 33 years ago need to revisited, repealed, or amended, lapucelle May 2019 #6
Your candidate fully embraced Biden's policies. George II May 2019 #9
Citation? Tiggeroshii May 2019 #10
His time has passed DownriverDem May 2019 #37
Policy, not Policies. bahrbearian May 2019 #12
1. The Iraq War was NOT "Biden's policy" 2. Sanders voted for the Crime Bill George II May 2019 #14
Post removed Post removed May 2019 #17
Really? Bernie voted for the Crime Bill - his policy (using your reasoning)... Skya Rhen May 2019 #15
Bernie was against the main tenants of the crime bill and regularyl Tiggeroshii May 2019 #20
Bernie signed it - he cannot make excuses. His hands are not clean... Skya Rhen May 2019 #25
When are BS DownriverDem May 2019 #40
He voted for the crime bill. George II May 2019 #42
His vote for the bill is different because..... REASONS! ehrnst May 2019 #54
It's... NurseJackie May 2019 #59
Several summaries of the OP come to mind. NYMinute May 2019 #13
lulz OhZone May 2019 #16
Next, he wore a tan suit.... George II May 2019 #19
Well then. I'm done! Lochloosa May 2019 #21
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2019 #23
Lmmfao.... Docreed2003 May 2019 #43
Yep Gothmog May 2019 #47
+1000. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #51
Another day, another Biden hit piece. George II May 2019 #18
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2019 #22
What's funny DownriverDem May 2019 #41
Exactly. I suspect for every potential Sanders voter who moves to Biden another moves to Warren. George II May 2019 #44
That's OK. aikoaiko May 2019 #49
Yes, I've heard that "even though I don't think Bernie will get the nomination, we need him as ehrnst May 2019 #55
This Isn't Garnering Any New Support for Sen. Sanders DarthDem May 2019 #24
The congress of the Reagan yrs through the 90s brought us where we are today loyalsister May 2019 #30
. stonecutter357 May 2019 #38
This is a blatant attack on Biden, a Democrat. brush May 2019 #46
The poster's a Sanders camper onetexan May 2019 #52
Heroin users / use don't register with me JustAnotherGen May 2019 #56
The logical fallacy at the heart of this article is blatant. It ignores the context in which Biden emmaverybo May 2019 #57
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