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In reply to the discussion: Beware of People Pretending to Be on Our Side [View all]FoxNewsSucks
(10,435 posts)106. Actually, republicons accomplished a lot
It's just that what they want isn't what is good for the country or the public. It's good for corporations, billionaires and keeping themselves in power.
To that end, they slashed taxes on the aforementioned corporations and billionaires, gutted and defunded regulatory agencies, packed the courts, and have nearly every state working on controlling elections so that Democrats will soon be a minority no matter how people vote (at least, those who will still able to vote).
Actually, they got everything they wanted. As always.
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All I have seen here is blaming the moderates including "corporate Democrats"
question everything
Oct 2021
#4
Don't need to look hard, I see Manchin and Sinema bashing here every day.
DiamondShark
Oct 2021
#194
We have some right-wing "moderates" who are sabotaging voting rights and BBB.
lagomorph777
Oct 2021
#92
I do not think this op is blaming progressives. Progressives are supporting the Biden agenda.
UCmeNdc
Oct 2021
#5
Yeah we know. If we think incrementalism is what we need to go for while Democrats control the
Autumn
Oct 2021
#11
Amazing how well Republicans can control and get what they want, while in the minority.
Autumn
Oct 2021
#29
The GOP has a 60 vote majority in the Senate when Trump was elected and they got very little...taxes
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#159
Oh they want to do things...like destroy the ACA and Medicare...social security...outlaw abortion...
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#225
Yup. Beyond the things you mentioned, Republicans only want power to STOP
DemocraticPatriot
Oct 2021
#240
No they did not have a 60 vote majority in the Senate when Trump was elected. Not even close.
Celerity
Oct 2021
#186
We need a bigger majority and so did they...but the bottom line for them is the stuff they want to
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#227
My apologies...but the point still stands...they got very little...couldn't even get rid of the ACA.
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#226
Yes we do, we just don't control messages well and do shit that loses votes such as
uponit7771
Oct 2021
#243
Surplus of members does NOT define control of congress. Dems CONSTITUTIONALLY have control of ...
uponit7771
Oct 2021
#262
73 senators, a genie and a partridge a pear tree. It's like some who pretend to be on our side
Autumn
Oct 2021
#166
We have a 5050 senate. That is what we have...and we need more senators...bottom line.
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#165
I don't get what other bill people think could have been passed. This is the one we were
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#248
I keep reminding people that the root of the word "progressive" is "progress". One can't be a....
George II
Oct 2021
#261
I'm blaming the ones that are doing the damage. We know who they are, and why they are doing it
Autumn
Oct 2021
#52
No, not at all. I'm commenting on Dems blaming progressives. Don't comment on what I didn't say.
Autumn
Oct 2021
#91
You think? Talk about defensive there skiffy, it's interesting how defensive people get when you
Autumn
Oct 2021
#279
Yes. The OP very carefully avoids saying who the finger points to, which pretty much guarantees
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#250
You make it sound like an all or nothing proposition, which would be disastrous IMHO. Dems could...
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2021
#205
It is called compromise...and you want better policy help elect more Democrats...
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#25
You're right. Some seem intent on officially pushing Manchin into the arms of the GOP. That....
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2021
#206
That just isn't going to happen. They have lots of power and lots of attention as long as
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#253
You and I usually agree, but I would have no problem using their dirt against them.
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#251
The reality is, that is not happening right now and yes everyone would like to get the full
Bev54
Oct 2021
#42
The bill hasn't even been written yet, and most of the substance has been stripped
Fiendish Thingy
Oct 2021
#84
Not only is the bill written, but the text has been posted. Focusing on what isn't in the bill
lapucelle
Oct 2021
#252
Actually, what we're currently calling progress is mostly returning to the New Deal & Great Society
rickyhall
Oct 2021
#34
I hear ya. Manchin and Sinema had some fooled but we know what they are all about at this point.
jalan48
Oct 2021
#69
Yes, and unfortunately two Senators are torpedoing Biden's and the rest of OUR Party's agenda.
jalan48
Oct 2021
#87
Who'd vote for corrupt, betraying Republicans if they knew who WE really are?
Hortensis
Oct 2021
#70
Like Manchin and Sinema? I've been saying for some time they are only pretending to be on our side
berni_mccoy
Oct 2021
#119
And the purity brigade goes to their default "victim" position right off the bat in the responses.
BannonsLiver
Oct 2021
#133
My point is all of the things people need are out of the bill in order TO PROTECT BILLIONAIRES.
onecaliberal
Oct 2021
#141
No, it's not a "simple post". It's quite elliptical. You've tried hard to be unclear.
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2021
#158
I have a type who I consider your framing apropos for: those who insisted that we HAD to pass
Celerity
Oct 2021
#169
Eureka, I think you've got it! The root of the word "progressive" is "progress".
George II
Oct 2021
#173
We have two outstanding examples, both of who we elected: Sinema and Manchin.
olegramps
Oct 2021
#204
What I have to say this morning is I am very aware of who is pretending to be on my side.
Autumn
Oct 2021
#208
Like Manchin and Sinema? If they would commit to voting for the Infrastructure
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Oct 2021
#214
It may be a shock, but every one of todays'politician has one major and sole objective: Reelection.
olegramps
Oct 2021
#216