Biden reaches out. The GOP slaps him in the face.

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Democracy and Tradition
By Jeffrey Stout · 2009

Do religious arguments have a public role in the post-9/11 world? Can we hold democracy together despite fractures over moral issues? Are there moral limits on the struggle against terror? Asking how the citizens of modern democracy can reason with one another, this book carves out a controversial position between those who view religious voices as an anathema to democracy and those who believe democratic society is a moral wasteland because such voices are not heard.


Drawing inspiration from Whitman, Dewey, and Ellison, Jeffrey Stout sketches the proper role of religious discourse in a democracy. He discusses the fate of virtue, the legacy of racism, the moral issues implicated in the war on terrorism, and the objectivity of ethical norms. Against those who see no place...

[LizBeth]

1. But hey...

[Vivienne235729]

2. This is why I don't subscribe to the lets play nice. They have changed

The rules of engagement. They are actively waging war against democracy. And people think they will respond to a, "pretty please"? Democrats need to face reality too. Playing nice isn't going to work in this landscape.

[Blue Owl]

3. Let the GOP move forward with its mission to devour itself

[LuvNewcastle]

4. The Democrats have got to win those races in Georgia.

This hyper-partisanship is killing the country. I hope we can at least get something accomplished for the slim majority who care.

[dubyadiprecession]

5. We kinda knew they would do that, anyway.

So what’s the next step?

[Kaleva]

6. I don't see in the opinion piece where the GOP 'slaps' Biden in the face.

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8. For the last 4 years, the Big Con is the biggest slap in the face, but

‘And the GOP’s response to the outreach? With just a handful of exceptions, abject refusal to stand up against the anti-democratic lunacy of Trump’s efforts to nullify the results of a fair election.’

[Kaleva]

9. Which is no indication how the GOP will deal with Biden after he assumes office.

If they, in Congress, work to scuttle Biden's every move, then I'd say it's a slap in the face.

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11. I want to ask you, what have you been witnessing over the last 4 years...?

[stillcool]

7. I read an interesting article...

the other day that pointed out for Republicans it's not about good and bad, right and wrong. It's about winning and losing. That's it. Say what you must, do what you must, but do not be a loser. The people of the country are mere hostages and spectators depending on who is said to be winning.

[Kaleva]

10. That's politics.

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12. No, this is not politics...

Politics is compromise...