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(10,429 posts)but I don't intend it as preemptive defeatism. That's how I see all the pollyannas who turn a blind eye to the tactics republicons are taking. I see it as a needed reminder that the other side is working to take permanent control and nearly reaching their goal. I think most others also have the same reason to post such reminders.
tRump tried to undo everything Obama did. Should republicons succeed in their plan to control elections and suppress democratic votes, they will undo everything Democrats have accomplished, including any remnant of BBB that might be passed.
At this point, it's an absolute five-alarm wakeup call because these other things will be moot if we can't vote for democrats and have those votes count.
Keeping people distracted until it's too late is not the answer.