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In reply to the discussion: No More F*cking Around. We elected you. Start acting like it (what I want to see today from Dems) [View all]hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)We dont have the luxury of NOT getting in the mud. The Republicans control the playing field. For example, the American Rescue Plan. You know, the extended and extra unemployment benefits that were part of that FEDERAL plan? Well, they were shot down by red state governors and the Dems had no recourse. Republicans dont play by the rules.
You dont want to be like them? In a perfect world, youre right. But in reality where I believe that our very democracy is at stake UNLESS we fight them, I think we need to respond in kind. We have no choice.
So we better learn to get over our minor little sensitivities and figure out how to deal with an adversary thats goal is to destroy us. We need to do whatever is necessary to fight them toe to toe and stop acting surprised when they dont play by the rules.
I see plenty of other DUers on this thread, in particular, who very obviously feel the same way I do.
If my reality offends you, youre going to just need to deal with it. I want to win. I dont want to live under a Republican theocracy.
Now, we disagree. So you respond with another massively long and engaged post. Thats your right and privilege. But please understand that I will not engage further and I wont be reading your response. Because in my opinion, your post just made my original point.
Have a great evening.