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pazzyanne

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78. The break comes from yourself, not others.

Wed Nov 14, 2018, 09:56 AM

Nov 2018

When you start a bruhaha, be sure it is a hill you want to die on. I prefer to die on mountains. That may just be me, however.

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Nancy Pelosi is FANTASTIC and just orchestrated, with much help of course, the LARGEST [View all] Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 OP

Who attacks her because of women winnng elections? wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #1

They attack her because she's elderly an ignore her effectiveness. lark Nov 2018 #70

K & R and a thank you. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #74

Many here on DU said that she was the main reason Dems lost the House 2010. ehrnst Nov 2018 #71

Nancy rocks! mcar Nov 2018 #2

And, she will be excited welcoming our young leaders into their roles, and strive for their success. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #3

Yes, it is a given, who she is and what she does. Hortensis Nov 2018 #20

Yeah! Iliyah Nov 2018 #4

I love Nancy and expect she will once again hold the gavel. leftofcool Nov 2018 #5

Who attacked her? It sure as fuck wasn't the newly elected POC Autumn Nov 2018 #6

Why do you bring her, specifically, into this discussion? George II Nov 2018 #8

Why? You missed part of my post, it's really self explanatory. Autumn Nov 2018 #11

I didn't miss it, and still am wondering. George II Nov 2018 #13

You are? Please don't lose any sleep wondering about it. I can't make it any clearer. Autumn Nov 2018 #17

Yes you can. Eliot was referencing the flip of dozens of House seats, not singling out any. Yet.... George II Nov 2018 #48

It's a mystery for the ages! Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #64

It is. I was thinking if I diagram the sentences it might help but I haven't done Autumn Nov 2018 #67

Time for a break! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #75

I wish I could get a break. Autumn Nov 2018 #76

The break comes from yourself, not others. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #78

Really? Go for that mountain, I don't plan on dying on a hill or a mountain. Autumn Nov 2018 #79

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, dear! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #81

Wisdom/sarcasm. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Autumn Nov 2018 #82

I rest my case, Autumn. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #84

So you say my friend. I disagree. Autumn Nov 2018 #85

I can't think of a single other Congressperson, man or woman, that I'd like to see as Speaker. George II Nov 2018 #7

Who is attacking her? SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #9

Go to the upper left, click on "General Discussion", and scan the titles of the discussion threads.. George II Nov 2018 #15

Well, for one, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participated in a sit-in yesterday outside Nancy''s office, pnwmom Nov 2018 #21

According to Politico,... LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #44

Interesting SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #49

Because he is NOT attacking Pelosi. He's in line for a DIFFERENT JOB. pnwmom Nov 2018 #52

No, he has the support he needs to remain MAJORITY LEADER. That''s not the same thing pnwmom Nov 2018 #51

Sorry, my bad. LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #56

No problem. I had to read the article to make sure. But whatever's causing you pnwmom Nov 2018 #58

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #60

AOC and Pelosi have a cordial and respectful relationship SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #47

And Ms. Cortez hasn't even been sworn in yet, either. George II Nov 2018 #50

I was gonna add more to certain stuff but not worth it. No point. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #97

These 4 Me. Nov 2018 #27

They need to realize that the reason that the GOP is terrified of Nancy is the reason GemDigger Nov 2018 #29

Me too. ffr Nov 2018 #10

You simply couldn't Resist ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #23

The best thing about Nancy is that it pisses off the right Drahthaardogs Nov 2018 #12

Repugs hate her because she's boss who doesn't take shit. brush Nov 2018 #28

Tough as nails. Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #14

She is the best person for the job at this time. ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #16

At this juncture in American history, we cannot afford to hand over the most critical responsibility Mr. Ected Nov 2018 #18

Agreed. Some may not realize that there will be an unoccupied... brush Nov 2018 #32

Stenny Hoyer, currently Assistant Minority Leader will easily become yellowdogintexas Nov 2018 #100

This bears repeating. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #19

K & R x 1000 pazzyanne Nov 2018 #80

So much this eom littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #98

Democrat YES... Dolly123Jimmy Nov 2018 #22

This infighting bullshittery has to stop now! ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #24

Tell that to Elliot -- the bullshittery that is. KPN Nov 2018 #94

She orchestrated? SCantiGOP Nov 2018 #25

Why are you picking out ONE of the many to say that Nancy really didnt do all that much? Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #33

I picked out the race I was directly involved in SCantiGOP Nov 2018 #36

See, Eliot, Pelosi gets criticized here when Democrats lose mcar Nov 2018 #69

Some of the millions she raised probably when into that race. brush Nov 2018 #34

How about the other 40 seats that flipped last Tuesday? Funny how when Democrats LOST... George II Nov 2018 #38

This one kinda goes both ways zipplewrath Nov 2018 #86

Some fear her. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #26

My Congresswoman is the best man for the job! We have a lot of icebergs up ahead, and she's the one NBachers Nov 2018 #30

Thank You! BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #31

love her AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #35

She got help from Trump Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #37

Nancy Pelosi deserves a lot of credit.. of course Cha Nov 2018 #41

Its pretty stupid to think we wouldn't pick our current majority leader to be our speaker... phleshdef Nov 2018 #39

In another post I stated I was ok with Hoyer LostinRed Nov 2018 #40

It said Hoyer wasn't running for Cha Nov 2018 #42

Right. Speaker of the House and Majority Leader are two different jobs. pnwmom Nov 2018 #53

Thanks, pnwmom! Cha Nov 2018 #54

My mistake need a civics lesson LostinRed Nov 2018 #63

It was confusing.. Cha Nov 2018 #65

Emily's List is also partly responsible for so many great female candidates. BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #43

Elijah Cummings on Nancy Pelosi.. Cha Nov 2018 #45

How come DownriverDem Nov 2018 #46

Face time, publicity, and........................ George II Nov 2018 #57

Actually I believe only one did so. The others were probably at their orientation sessions. George II Nov 2018 #90

Nancy may be fantastic, but her national approval rating is 35% AdamGG Nov 2018 #55

Speaker of the House isn't a popularity contest. Tip O'Neill did a great job as speaker pnwmom Nov 2018 #59

Actually, Tip O'Neill was Speaker for 10 years, from 1977-1987 AdamGG Nov 2018 #61

The only reason her popularity is low is because DT has demonized her. Why should we pnwmom Nov 2018 #62

Speaker of the House is not a national office workinclasszero Nov 2018 #99

It's not a "figurehead" job. It's 3rd in line. annabanana Nov 2018 #103

And, these guys are fighting to take down Nancy Cha Nov 2018 #66

She raised tons of $$ for Democratic election efforts mcar Nov 2018 #68

I like Nancy as Speaker but I certainly don't credit her with the Dems victory Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #72

The popular DU opinion when we've lost is that it isn't the Speaker's fault. MadDAsHell Nov 2018 #73

before 2020 as speaker feasible she could become first female potus (acting potus, not elected) nt wiggs Nov 2018 #77

Lame. aikoaiko Nov 2018 #83

Repigs in Congress or whatever you bdamomma Nov 2018 #87

This is not the time for "on the job training" karin_sj Nov 2018 #88

Pelosi has said herself that . . . peggysue2 Nov 2018 #89

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2018 #91

Love Nancy NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #92

I really like and support Pelosi. KPN Nov 2018 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #95

Hear hear! Dennis Donovan Nov 2018 #96

We're in the middle of a battle Ciaphas Cain Nov 2018 #101

Going after nancy right now is like firing a coach after her team wins the Super Bowl. ☺ Sloumeau Nov 2018 #102

Excellent analogy! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #104