The Republicans are unstoppable

[MannyGoldstein]

I, for one, am glad that our President and Democrats in Congress understand this, and realize that all we can do is try to extract some concessions on a few things in exchange for our continued good behavior.

We cannot fight. We must do what they say.

[gateley]

1. Manny, I love you.

:loveya: :hi:

[MannyGoldstein]

16. Well, you have good taste

Thank you.

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

2. When it comes time to bring down the government,

who will our friends be?

[TwilightGardener]

3. Democrats do not all believe the same thing. Democrats like to think and act independently.

That limits us in Congress. Republicans all pretty much believe the same thing, have more party discipline, AND cling more tightly to their convictions. That's why they wield more power in Congress.

[former9thward]

9. Correct. Ten disciplined people can do far more than 100 going in every direction.

[emulatorloo]

4. Well let's not get carried away here. True, they are is good at "Unity" and marching as one big

Obama/Democrat-Killing Robot Army. They are relentless and they all stick together on McConnell's plan

- destroy Obama and Dems
- consolidate power
- give the country to the top 2%

None of them think for themselves any more.

Doesn't mean we ought give up and stop resisting.

I also have the feeling that all those people who voted for the Republicans in 2010 are going to get a quick refresher lesson on why they voted them out in 2008.

[matt819]

5. Obviously you're being disingenuous

That's fine.

I think an alternative assertion would be that while the republicans are possibly unstoppable at the moment - and that's not entirely true - perhaps the best thing we can do is "let 'em." So far they've shown themselves to be vile homophobes on DADT, and the so-called compromise on taxes, etc. will further erode our economic situation. BrewerCare in AZ is resulting in actual, for real death panels where actual, for real people are dying. Failure to fund various budget requirements will result in declines in education, the failure of our infrastructure, devastating climate changes, etc., etc. Sure, we all pay the price, but I think this sort of destruction is going to be necessary before we - and here I mean Democrats - can rebuild.

[madfloridian]

8. The GOP has won every fight since 2000.

Be honest.

[laughingliberal]

30. Yep. nt

[xchrom]

6. Recommend - that's what 'moderates' call progress now. Nt

[madfloridian]

7. Recommended...up to 0

:applause:

[musette_sf]

10. I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.

I’d like to remind them that as a trusted politician, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves.

[jimlup]

11. Thanks! I needed that moment of levity

:rofl:

[glitch]

12. And they laughed at us when we said they'd never relinquish power. nt

[robinlynne]

13. tell me the sarcasm emoticon is implied.

[MannyGoldstein]

18. I'm just being a realistic adult

Someone has to around here.

[babylonsister]

14. So I suspect you might as well vote for the rethugs in '12, since

that seems to be the way you've been going anyway. Good job.

[MannyGoldstein]

15. I'll definitely vote for a Democrat

if one makes it to the general election.

[babylonsister]

17. But you're trying to thwart one at every turn. Sounds like it'd go

against your grain. Whatever, manny. Do what you have to do. You've been doing it for a long time now.

[MannyGoldstein]

21. Call me Cassandra

Has a nice ring, no?

[babylonsister]

29. Perhaps that's how you'd like to see yourself. Seems odd to me,

when I recall arguing with you during idiot son's years, and here we are again. I just think you like to be disagreeable. :D But you have a fan club; it's all good.

[MannyGoldstein]

31. We argued back in the day?

Do you recall over what?

[babylonsister]

36. Hahaha! Everything! It was just

more good-natured then. Now, not so much.

[Individualist]

20. Perfect reply, Manny.

:applause:

[pa28]

27. Zzzing. n/t

[frylock]

32. money

[Hannah Bell]

19. We are slaves to their terrible might. Bow down, bow down! All hail their magnificence!

Kiss the boots! Kiss them, I say!!

[MannyGoldstein]

24. I think that's going a bit too far.

We need to have a professional relationship with our trusted partners. Certainly, slipping in a tongue would be frowned upon.

[Hannah Bell]

25. :>)

[Cerridwen]

22. Don't worry, Manny, I've been told...

[unkachuck]

23. correct a usual, MannyGoldstein....

....the Dems have understood this for long time....

[pa28]

26. Republicans are unstoppable and not really bad guys once you get to know them.

Don't liberals know the Republicans will only punish us for pushing back? We have no choice but to give them whatever they want and hope they'll reward us for our good behavior.

edit: no I don't have Stockholm Syndrome. I'm just "sensible".

[MannyGoldstein]

28. And that's a very good point. They are good, decent people.

I'm told that Lindsey Graham regularly volunteers to sing show tunes to sailors on shore leave.

[somone]

33. All kneel before Minority Leader Boehner and Minority Leader McConnell

[Faryn Balyncd]

34. You've nailed it, Manny. The best we can do is put our stamp on it & take the blame!

[Major Hogwash]

35. Senator Tom Coburn has an automatic hold on any bill in the Senate.

His hold is holding back the aid that the House approved to give to Haiti in January.