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scarletwoman

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9. Nope, not a good idea.

Reply to Proud liberal 80 (Original post)

Sat Jan 2, 2021, 05:52 PM

Jan 2021

First of all, why muddy the event by tossing more shit into the mix?

Our best bet is to leave this solely to the repugs and let them make asses of themselves in clear view of the country.

As another poster pointed out in this thread, adding Dem objections to the event just feeds the "both sides" narrative - something that would be absolutely counter-productive.

Far more effective would be to allow the Civil Rights division of the Biden Justice Department take on the issue of voter suppression. Congress itself could also mount their own investigations that can proceed carefully over time, instead of a rushed one-day show.

Congress can also explore what may be possible in crafting legislation to improve election processes and systems throughout the country.

Let the repugs have their dog-and-pony show on January 6. Then the Dems can get to work in a serious and sober manner going forward.

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I wish a Democratic Senator and Congressmen [View all] Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 OP

Kentucky, for starters. blueinredohio Jan 2021 #1

Great idea. You are right about the voter suppression bs judesedit Jan 2021 #2

Yep Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #3

How about Kentucky for sure Bev54 Jan 2021 #4

all of kentucky and florida, miami-dade. all need a forensic exam. i agree they should object. bullimiami Jan 2021 #25

This Is Why Moscow Mitch Wanted To Avoid This Display In The Senate.... global1 Jan 2021 #5

I think you're right about that.. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #11

I think that would only serve to obscure the absurdity of what Republicans are doing. tritsofme Jan 2021 #6

Hear, hear! pat_k Jan 2021 #7

+1000 This!!!!! diva77 Jan 2021 #8

Nope, not a good idea. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #9

Thank you voice of sanity and reason mountain grammy Jan 2021 #13

Thank you, mountain grammy. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #15

Agreed. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #14

I agree, Scarlet. This isn't a game. There is nothing to be gained by such a move, and a great deal Nitram Jan 2021 #17

People already hate "Congress" - we need to focus their ire where it belongs, on the repugs. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #19

People have hated Congress for decades Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #24

Exactly. Don't get in the way of your enemy when they are making a mistake Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2021 #27

Thanks, I hope more folks get this. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #31

I'd be very surprised if an election investigation passes bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #10

and the states delegate each county to run their own audits yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #23

Congressperson. n/t demmiblue Jan 2021 #12

We should do the same stupid shit they do? TwilightZone Jan 2021 #16

"The other side looks like irrational jackasses. We shouldn't look to them for guidance." Exactly! scarletwoman Jan 2021 #20

kentucky monkeyman1 Jan 2021 #18

I am wondering just how much polling was going on outside the Metro areas yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #29

After all that's going on you state the obvious which never entered my mind. We Dems need to start Pepsidog Jan 2021 #21

Ohio Bear Creek Jan 2021 #22

I couldn't agree more! Catch2.2 Jan 2021 #26

Great Point Proud liberal 80 Jan 2021 #28

I wish: Stand up and shout, "Treason!" Bobstandard Jan 2021 #30