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sinkingfeeling

(51,276 posts)
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:50 PM Aug 2017

Somebody talk me down! Just got into a shouting match with an

aide to Rep. Womack in Rogers, Arkansas over DACA.
First time I've ever lost it on a call. The guy tried to tell me that there wouldn't be any deportations unless 'they do something wrong. I said, "Bullshit!".

I'm still shaking with anger.

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elleng

(130,130 posts)
1. Well you are right of course, due to the history of 'do something wrong,'
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:53 PM
Aug 2017

so this may not help you. DON'T have that 'sinking feeling.'

mercuryblues

(14,491 posts)
2. surprise
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:55 PM
Aug 2017

a republican is a lying POS. When you make calls like that expect to be lied to, it is all they know.

Glorfindel

(9,706 posts)
3. Don't put yourself through it; it's not worth the trouble.
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:55 PM
Aug 2017

The guy you talked to was probably nothing but a stooge reading from a sheet of talking points. As I always say, "Don't get mad, get even."

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
4. Take a deep breath, and then another.
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:56 PM
Aug 2017

Take a walk if that is possible. Listen to some music and pet an animal if you have one.

Unless the animal is a fish. Do not attempt to pet the fish.

And recognize that GOP politicians lie reflexively.

Doodley

(8,976 posts)
6. It's the most frustrating thing when supporters of mean-spirited policies deny that those policies
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:59 PM
Aug 2017

have any negative impact on anyone.

lpbk2713

(42,696 posts)
7. "Doing something wrong" is wide open for interpretation.
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 05:59 PM
Aug 2017



Having a Hispanic name could be considered something wrong
by them, or any law enforcement who felt the same way.

procon

(15,805 posts)
9. The "do something wrong" clause is already baked in since they came to the US
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 06:09 PM
Aug 2017

illegally. Therefore they (even as children) broke the law and can be shipped out without a qualm.

 

Thor_MN

(11,843 posts)
11. To some, "Doing something wrong" includes the color of your skin,
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 06:37 PM
Aug 2017

your name, accent, who you love, what sex you are, what sex your brain tells you you are, what religion you choose/don't choose, etc.


on edit, forgot a big one - who you vote for.

TomSlick

(11,033 posts)
13. Thanks for the call.
Thu Aug 31, 2017, 08:50 PM
Aug 2017

Talking to Womack - or anyone who would work for him - cannot be a rewarding experience but Womack and his ilk need to know that not all Arkansas folks support his hateful agenda.

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