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still_one

(92,183 posts)
Thu Dec 20, 2018, 03:07 PM Dec 2018

Ironic that Congressional republicans are calling for bipartisanship before the new congress takes

over, and in their last gasp before that happens doing everything in their power to force every draconian, sadistic action against Americans by destroying healthcare protections, food stamps, and his f**king stupid wall.




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Ironic that Congressional republicans are calling for bipartisanship before the new congress takes (Original Post) still_one Dec 2018 OP
It's always like that. klook Dec 2018 #1
It is a double standard, and why are we always expected to rise above it? Enough is enough still_one Dec 2018 #2
Agreed. They are snakes and should be treated as such. (nt) klook Dec 2018 #4
Surely you're not suggesting bluecollar2 Dec 2018 #5
I am suggesting we stop being suckers still_one Dec 2018 #7
I probably bluecollar2 Dec 2018 #10
I thought that was the case still_one Dec 2018 #14
That isn't irony PJMcK Dec 2018 #3
And never forget, when a Republican says "bipartisan" MurrayDelph Dec 2018 #6
And Where Is That Bi-Partisanship Today? Me. Dec 2018 #8
Exactly still_one Dec 2018 #9
Yes the need to prove it Andy823 Dec 2018 #11
For Starters, As Proof Of their Good Intentions Me. Dec 2018 #12
Exactly! Andy823 Dec 2018 #13

klook

(12,154 posts)
1. It's always like that.
Thu Dec 20, 2018, 03:10 PM
Dec 2018

When they have their boot on our collective neck, it’s “Moo-ha-haaa, I gotcha now assholes!” Then when Dems are in charge or we have divided government, we’re all supposed to sing “Kumbaya.”

still_one

(92,183 posts)
2. It is a double standard, and why are we always expected to rise above it? Enough is enough
Thu Dec 20, 2018, 03:12 PM
Dec 2018

already


MurrayDelph

(5,294 posts)
6. And never forget, when a Republican says "bipartisan"
Thu Dec 20, 2018, 03:17 PM
Dec 2018

what they mean is "You should do it our way, and when it goes to crap we'll blame you."

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
11. Yes the need to prove it
Thu Dec 20, 2018, 09:12 PM
Dec 2018

All they have to do is stand up to trump and tell Democrats they are ready to "IMPEACH HIM", right now!

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